Obviously there is SF that is harder than Star Trek -- but Starfinder won't be going there.
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Well, Mr. Sutter does describe that entire spectrum as science fantasy.
So it's more a spectrum of completely bonkers science fantasy (Spelljammer) to "plausible" science fantasy (Star Trek).
Though my personal favorite bit of the interview -
People sometimes ask if we’re pushing an agenda at Paizo, and my answer is always: Oh my, yes. Our agenda is that RPGs are for everyone, and we’re gonna try our best to make everyone feel welcome. Period.
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[B]ut at its heart, this game is really about exploration, seeing worlds no one’s ever seen before.
This is what I want.
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"if your Pathfinder barbarian runs around the space station with a sword and no shirt, he’s gonna get torn up by some first-level soldier with an assault rifle. As he should. " feeling so warm and fuzzy inside :DSo...do we think soldier is a class?
It'd be embarrassing for the Barbarian if it turns out to be an NPC class...
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I am actually glad to see mention of an assault rifle. He may have been speaking in generic terms but i hope there are solid options for physical damage instead of relying on energy weapons for everything. Mostly because as it exists now energy resistance is set up to work against single source large damage attacks and would completely wipe out the effectiveness of iterative attacks with lower damage per hit.
I agree. As much as energy weapons are an important part of Sci-Fi/Sci-Fantasy, there should be alternatives to get around energy resistance. Devils are still a thing, after all.
lets not forget that the Borg could adapt to phasers but never figured out how to deal with Worf hacking them to pieces. Physical damage is where its at yo.
Did you ever play the ancient space game, 'Stellar Winds'?
You upgraded your shields and weapons with different waveforms. If you scanned an enemy you could discover their shield waveform, then set your weapon waveform(if you had the right one) to match it to do significantly more damage. Setting your shields to counter their weapons was just as important for survival.
In a Pathfinderised mechanic, it would be something like this:
Energy weapons have one of three waveforms: sine, sawtooth or square. (Energy weapon equivalent to piercing/bludgeoning/slashing)
Shields have DR X bypassed by a specific waveform.
Modifications and class abilities might let you switch your weapon/shield's waveform to optimise it against your enemy.
Did he say rhino humanoids. I'm sure I read rhino humanoids. Instantly intrigued. Base race maybe. If so I know what I'm using.
Did you ever play the ancient space game, 'Stellar Winds'?
Whoops. It's Solar Winds.
Rhino Humanoid -> Judoon from Doc Who should give some inspiration! Kind of dressed in biker gear almost - hmmm, rhino bikers from mars - lol! :D
"if your Pathfinder barbarian runs around the space station with a sword and no shirt, he’s gonna get torn up by some first-level soldier with an assault rifle. As he should. " feeling so warm and fuzzy inside :DSo...do we think soldier is a class?
Take it from one, Soldiers have no class.
Rhino Humanoid -> Judoon from Doc Who should give some inspiration! Kind of dressed in biker gear almost - hmmm, rhino bikers from mars - lol! :D
Sco po tro no fro jo ko fo to do.
Judoon - The epitome of Lawful Neutral.
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"if your Pathfinder barbarian runs around the space station with a sword and no shirt, he’s gonna get torn up by some first-level soldier with an assault rifle. As he should. " feeling so warm and fuzzy inside :D
:D