SFS New Player Requirements

[xXx_publix_shopper_xXx]

Howdy. I'm looking to jump into SFS and have been re-rereading all the rules, requirements, et al. There was one thing I vaguely remember and cannot find anything on is whether or not there was a specific scenario that all new players had to complete before they can start jumping onto other SFS scenarios. Does it still exist or have I gone off the deep end?

Any other nuggets of wisdom are greatly appreciated.

[Davor Firetusk]

You can play any scenario you like (almost*) first. Any scenario that includes level 1 in the range will work without any issues. You can participate in higher level scenarios with a pregenerated character as well, but then you have to choose whether to reduce the credits down to a level 1 scenario amount, or hold the chronicle until your character is the same level you played at. So short version find a place and sign-up they'll be happy to have you. In general I think new players enjoy playing a pregenerated character at first anyway to learn how the system operates and what scenarios feel like before starting to build something.

*Starfinder has a few scenarios that are high enough level that pregens are not available. It is unlikely that this would prevent you from playing something at that location.

[Tim Emrick]

There are no mandatory first scenarios in SFS. There are, however, a number of scenarios designed for starting characters, which are very newbie-friendly.

Intro 1: The First Test and Intro 2: For the Factions are a great way to learn the basics of what being a Starfinder is all about, and get to know something about the factions and leaders within the Society.

Starting with Season 4, the first scenario of each season is a low-level adventure that introduces that season's metaplot (the overarcing story that will tie together many, but not all, of that season's scenarios).

I highly recommend that new players play Intros 1 & 2, plus the current season intro. Not only will that give you a good grounding on what to expect in future games, it will also earn you enough XP to reach 2nd level.

[BigNorseWolf]

xXx_publix_shopper_xXx wrote:

Howdy. I'm looking to jump into SFS and have been re-rereading all the rules, requirements, et al. There was one thing I vaguely remember and cannot find anything on is whether or not there was a specific scenario that all new players had to complete before they can start jumping onto other SFS scenarios. Does it still exist or have I gone off the deep end?

Any other nuggets of wisdom are greatly appreciated.

You've gone off the deep end.

Bring your dice you'll probably land on enough gamers for a game.