Revised Core Rulebook (Star Wars Roleplaying Game)
by Bill Slavicsek, Andy Collins, J.D. Wiker, Steve Sansweet
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Author: Andy Collins, Bill Slavicsek, J.D. Wiker, Steve SansweetEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2002-05-01
ISBN: 078692876X
Number of pages: 384
Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
Book Reviews of Revised Core Rulebook (Star Wars Roleplaying Game)
Book Review: REVIEW of the 2002 Revised Core Rulebook
Summary: 5 Stars
Here's where i'm coming from with this review: 30 years old; big fan of star wars since i was 5; hated the Phantom Menace and feared that George had lost his marbles and ruined memories of my childhood; liked Clones better, even if the script and acting and romance sucked; and a player of D&D since i was very young. So, roll all of that up and introduce the new revised rulebook, and we have ourselves a fan. The book is gorgeous, i mean really, really well done, chock full of attractive layout, art and photography. I never played the old WEG Star Wars. That's too bad, as i feel that i might have missed out on something. I've read all of the reviews regarding the new version, and to say the least they are very contradictory.
I sort of know what they mean. When 3rd edition came out i was sorely against it for about a year. I found it confusing, some of the changes unnecessary, and the general FEEL was not the D&D of 1st and 2nd edition that i knew and loved so well.
Given time with my group, we slowly integrated the rules, tweaking them as needed, leaving out a good bit of the OOP rules and keeping what we wanted. In the end, we all became hardcore d20 fans as we came to understand the complexity and flexibility of the system.
I don't think it matters what game system you use, so long as it is a good, stable one, if you are into rpg's. No system is perfect, not the old WEG system, and not the new WOTC system, but the new one is still pretty damn good.
For any of you out there who still have reservations, keep in mind that you can alter the rules for your own style of play. Give some classes bonus abilities, let armor reduce vitality damage, make races stronger than Humans, give droids maximum hp at every level, do whatever you want to create a game that fits your needs.
Combat is fast and furious, but ONLY if you are familiar with d20. Our first forays into attacks of opportunity was a disaster. SW is still deadly, much more so than D&D. Wound point damage is equal to your constituion score, an average of 10-15 points. A simple blaster does 3-24 points of damage on a critical hit. Add that with fatigue penalities, saves vs. unconsciousness, and lack of healing potions, character lives are rather fragile.
In conclusion, i am pleased with the book and the system, and the wonderful accessories available for the game. Like with D&D before it, this update has been a welcome change. And even if they DO come out with another version after episode 3, i'll just have to save up ... over three years to buy that too.
Summary of Revised Core Rulebook (Star Wars Roleplaying Game)
Revised and updated with new information from Star Wars: Attack of the Clones, including game statistics, characters, creatures, and vehicles.
Containing all the rules needed to play the popular Star Wars Roleplaying Game, this rulebook has been updated and expanded to include changes based on customer feedback and all-new Star Wars: Attack of the Clones material. The book spans all Star Wars eras, including The Rise of the Empire era, The Rebellion era, and The New Jedi Order era, with material that has never been compiled into a single source.
Added features of the revised rulebook include rules for playing droid characters, a new starship combat system, and expanded creature design rules. New species, skills, feats, character classes, prestige classes, and equipment will be extremely well received by the players and fans who have asked for them.
The revised rulebook, which features all-new cover art and interior design, is 100% compatible with previous Star Wars Roleplaying Game products.
Containing all the rules needed to play the popular Star Wars Roleplaying Game, this rulebook has been updated and expanded to include changes based on customer feedback and all-new Star Wars: Attack of the Clones material. The book spans all Star Wars eras, including The Rise of the Empire era, The Rebellion era, and The New Jedi Order era, with material that has never been compiled into a single source.
Added features of the revised rulebook include rules for playing droid characters, a new starship combat system, and expanded creature design rules. New species, skills, feats, character classes, prestige classes, and equipment will be extremely well received by the players and fans who have asked for them.
The revised rulebook, which features all-new cover art and interior design, is 100% compatible with previous Star Wars Roleplaying Game products.
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