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A long time ago, in a galaxy far,
far away....
STAR WARS
The Dark Times
A tenuous peace sits in the
Galactic Empire, violently
enforced by the IMPERIAL
NAVY. The REBEL ALLIANCE
is still weak and fledgling,
unwilling to risk open combat.
As the Empire ruthlessly
expands into the OUTER RIM,
slavery is now commonplace,
entire civilizations gone.
Such was the case for water
planet Manaan, the first to
overthrow the tyranny of
the Empire.
With victory proven possible,
Senator-in-Exile GARM BEL
IBLIS launches a military
offensive over the planet of
Mon Cala....
Hi ho, everyone!
I have an espionage campaign written for 4-6 PCs, prisoners aboard the ISD Deception. It's my first PbP DMing, no real knowledge of the Star Wars universe or rules system necessary for players, I'll be running it a lot like 5e or Pathfinder.
However, a caveat for diehard classic Star Wars fans: I unabashedly love the prequels, the TV shows, the current run of Marvel comics and 3/4 of the new movies. These are absolutely part of my universe. But much of the Legends continuity is also part of my universe. It is up to me to pick and choose what is the real history. Your character can discuss things without clearing it with me first, but if I disagree with that history, it's a misunderstanding: a legend.
This game takes place 14 years after the Rise of the Galactic Empire, or 5 years Before the Battle of Yavin. I've moved a couple of key notes around, namely the Battle of Ahto City took place less than a month ago (and therefore Darth Vader is already consolidating a personal power base with hopes to rival the Emperor, but his motivations are different). As mentioned in the opening crawl, that is the first military victory against the Empire (excepting those of small cells like the one on Lothal, season one of Rebels) and has inspired Senator Garm Bel Iblis to begin an assault on a blockade above Mon Cala, which serves as the severing event for Garm's Rebels and the main Alliance, as he struck without permission of Mon Mothma or Bail Organa.
Possibly relevant, Saw Guerrera's cell does not belong to Garm Bel Iblis and is currently on Onderon, fighting for freedom and reporting to a Fulcrum agent.
This is mostly an interest check, but if given sufficient interest, I will post character creation guidelines.
Sure. Ive never played Saga before though. But if this is to pick up, may i go with a Jawa tech? =^^= Utinni!
Yes pls.
It's my first PbP DMing, no real knowledge of the Star Wars universe or rules system necessary for players, I'll be running it a lot like 5e or Pathfinder.
Well, it is rather like 5th ed or PF.
I am interested.
I know the SW Saga Ed really well, having GMed it a lot. Rarely played, but GMed. If the campaign happens and I am playing I can help out with the rules if need be. I promise not to be pushy and try to take over as GM. Having someone who knows the system well should help.
Very interested. I have only a passing familiarity with the Saga system but I really enjoy Star Wars and have been going to find something to scratch that itch since my last SW game died.
I love Star Wars and I've always had a fondness for Saga. Posting interest.
...3/4 of the new movies...
Heh, half of me wants to ask, other half knows it's a bad idea.
Sure. Ive never played Saga before though. But if this is to pick up, may i go with a Jawa tech? =^^= Utinni!
This is beginner friendly, but it is unlikely I will allow Jawas in this campaign, as much as I love them.
Well, it is rather like 5th ed or PF.
I am interested.
I know the SW Saga Ed really well, having GMed it a lot. Rarely played, but GMed. If the campaign happens and I am playing I can help out with the rules if need be. I promise not to be pushy and try to take over as GM. Having someone who knows the system well should help.
Thank you for offering to help out, and I agree that Saga shares strong resemblance to PF; I mean more I will be adding some small things from 5e and PF that I find make play easier (advantage, for one). Many of them will take place behind the scenes, but it's there as a way to emphasize rules light and beginner friendly.
...3/4 of the new movies...Heh, half of me wants to ask, other half knows it's a bad idea.
The two things I'll say about it is
1 many of my problems with the story and character portrayal would have been solved if it there had been six months to two years in between films instead of five minutes (eg, Finn being a coward makes more sense if he comes out of a coma to discover the Resistance is nearly crushed after 2 years, Poe becoming less patient and more hotheaded after 2 years of losing friends, Rey and Chewbacca not mourning Han Solo at all, et al)
2, the same Luke Skywalker who refused to execute Darth Vader would not have hesitated or accidentally lit his lightsaber in Ben's tent. If he decided to execute his nephew, I believe he would do so without hesitation, seeing no hope for his soul and no good in him in stark contrast to Darth Vader.
Also it's a funny action sci fi film instead of a collage of differing genres of pulp fiction. And they wasted the salt flats on a gimmick instead of taking advantage of their true alien beauty. And you cannot write a compelling story solely based around baiting and switching audience expectations. Also there's a LOT of subtle racism in it involving the script for Finn and Poe. And many many other things.
This is interesting to me. I've never played a star wars game before, but I've always wanted to.
I don't know much of the lore at all. Is it possible for jedi to be in this game? Are they tutored by jedi in hiding or are they force sensitives that slowly teach themselves?
I don't fully agree with you about "The Last Jedi" Lobster Master, though I share your crustacean. I think the movie is worse than you do, with 3 major flaws. The beginning, the middle and the end.
This is interesting to me. I've never played a star wars game before, but I've always wanted to.
I don't know much of the lore at all. Is it possible for jedi to be in this game? Are they tutored by jedi in hiding or are they force sensitives that slowly teach themselves?
Jedi are allowed! (but I will only take one) In fact, if you don't know much of the lore, I'd say Jedi is perfect, very Star Wars.
IIRC, there's 3 Jedi Masters still puttering around, less than 20 Knights and exactly one and a half surviving padawans, so self taught would be more likely strictly speaking, though you could easily still have or have had a teacher, or even be a different surviving padawan.
Alternately, you could be a defecting Dark Jedi, could have been partially taught by a third party (someone like Darth Maul for example), or any other thing you want. Lots of options. Sell it to me.
I don't fully agree with you about "The Last Jedi" Lobster Master, though I share your crustacean. I think the movie is worse than you do, with 3 major flaws. The beginning, the middle and the end.
I have very little positive to say about the movie, tho it is not without merit.
I think the fight in Snoke's throne room is beautifully choreographed and that the set dressing and effects in that scene are beautiful. It could have been a competent and enjoyable sci fi film for a different franchise and would have been a passable beginning to the trilogy, but it makes a terrible mid point and every opportunity it presents is wasted. Of all ten movies, imo, it understands the least what makes Star Wars Star Wars.
It is horrendous.
Also Reylo is gross gross gross.
Recruitment will be up tonight!
Jedi are allowed! (but I will only take one) In fact, if you don't know much of the lore, I'd say Jedi is perfect, very Star Wars.
IIRC, there's 3 Jedi Masters still puttering around, less than 20 Knights and exactly one and a half surviving padawans, so self taught would be more likely strictly speaking, though you could easily still have or have had a teacher, or even be a different surviving padawan.
Alternately, you could be a defecting Dark Jedi, could have been partially taught by a third party (someone like Darth Maul for example), or any other thing you want. Lots of options. Sell it to me.
Game mechanically, to have levels as a Jedi you need training from a Jedi or former Jedi [someone like Count Dooku say] and be part of the Jedi tradition.
Luke at the start of Episode 4 wasn't a Jedi, he got Jedi levels when trained by Obi Wan.
You can also be force sensitive and untrained or a member of another force tradition.
Lobster Master- I am attempting to be helpful. Tell me if I am intruding on your territory instead.
And I agree about TLJ. Looks good, but apart from that...
No, I appreciate your help, I really meant that Force users are allowed, and self taught makes the most sense given the time period (4 or 5 years BBY), but I will only take one person with the Force.
Anyhow, recruitment thread is up!