Serenity Roleplaying Game
by Jamie Chambers, Margaret Weis
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Author: Jamie Chambers, Margaret WeisEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2010-03-16
ISBN: 1931567506
Number of pages: 232
Publisher: Margaret Weis Productions
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Book Review: Great game for RPG players and/or Serenity fans
Summary: 5 Stars
ok so who am I, its good to know a little bit about the person your reading a review of. I am a firefly/serenity fan at least once I saw it. I missed it when it was on TV but watched it a couple a months back and fell in love with the show and its concept. I have been a gamer (both GM and player) for over 15 years and have played just about all the games out there (D&D in all its versions, Deadlands, 7th Sea, Spycraft, Silver Age Sentinals, the list goes on and on). So I write this review as an experienced gamer and a fan of the show.
If you're a fan of Firefly/Serenity or an RPG lover that's looking for some space action then this is the game for you. Having played the game at this years Dragon Con and read through the book a couple times since I can speak some degree of experience. The rules are simple and easy to understand, which is good for both first time players and those like me that are a little tired of some of the other more rules heavy games.
I also am a believer that the rules system captures the spirit and shininess of the verse very well. Jamie Chambers did a fine job here is that respect. He made the game different while still capturing the spirit of the show/movie. In the open gaming license age that we live in its nice to see some games out there that have not bowed down to the all mighty D20. Not that there is anything wrong with that I am a big D&D/d20 fan. It is however nice to play different systems some times and as good as the d20 system is its not the best for every game. For Serenty this system just works better then D20 would have in my opinion.
As for the book it's self; the layout, art work, graphics are awesome. Its great that they were able to use many pictures from the movie without spoiling it, so don't be afraid to pick it up now it will not spoil the movie for you. You can learn a good deal more about the verse from the pages of this book, but there isn't an answer to everything. I am sure/hope that if the first book is successful there will be future books to go into greater depth about the world of firefly/serenity. The fiction that was written by Margaret Weis is awesome and really captures the characters from the show and gives you a better idea of how the game plays.
The only negative is that I want more, which is a good thing, lol. The book is so good I am already looking for the info on the next book, supplements, web enhancement, adventures, etc.
Well its time to get a move on, I need to go convicne a local theater that a midnight showing on Thursday the 29th is a good idea, lol. Have fun with the book and make sure to see the movie.
Summary of Serenity Roleplaying Game
Here's How It Is... The Earth got used up, and we found a new solar system and used terraforming technology to create hundreds of new Earths. The central planets formed the Alliance and decided that all worlds should unite under their rule. There was some disagreement on that point. After the Unification War, many of the Independents who had fought and lost drifted to the edges of the system, far from Alliance control. Out here, people struggled to get by with the most basic technologies. A ship would bring you work, a gun would help you keep it. A captain's goal was simple: find a crew, find a job, keep flying. The Serenity Role Playing Game lets you re-create the action of the 'Verse, the science-fiction setting created by writer/director Joss Whedon. Fly a ship out in the black, take jobs as they come, and always make sure you get paid. Everything you need to get started is right here! All you need is dice, friends, and your imagination. - A self-contained role playing game. All the rules are provided for both players and Game Masters! - Full character creation rules, plus fifteen sample characters-including the crew of Serenity. - Complete details on spaceships, guns, and technology. - Emphasis on story, action, and character development with easy-to-learn rules. - Game details and descriptions of the characters and settings of the film!Gaming Books
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