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May 06, 2015 Christopher rated it really liked it

This is an ideal introduction to Role Playing for beginners and veterans alike.

Opening the box, you get a game masters (GM) adventure guide, Rules summary, 4 pre-made character folios, a map, tokens, and a set of dice – glorious, strange, wonderful dice.

One person will run the game as the GM, using a guide with multiple encounters that lead the players through the dusty Hutt-controlled spaceport of Mos Shuuta. You learn the game as you play, each encounter building on the next with different ty

This is an ideal introduction to Role Playing for beginners and veterans alike.

Opening the box, you get a game masters (GM) adventure guide, Rules summary, 4 pre-made character folios, a map, tokens, and a set of dice – glorious, strange, wonderful dice.

One person will run the game as the GM, using a guide with multiple encounters that lead the players through the dusty Hutt-controlled spaceport of Mos Shuuta. You learn the game as you play, each encounter building on the next with different types of skill checks. Touching briefly on the variety of custom dice, players will role a handful based upon their abilities and the difficulty of the challenge. A dice roll does not resolve in a binary 'success' or 'fail' but are instead colored by 'advantage', 'threat', and the powerful 'triumph' and 'despair'. These options create interesting narrative situations, further engaging the players in a collaborative storytelling experience.

The production value of this beginner box is outstanding and the adventure is filled with cinematic Star Wars moments. It was a real winner with my players.

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Sep 14, 2015 Patrick rated it really liked it

I like this! The dice mechanic is not something I've seen before and I really enjoy it. (I wish I could add, "I don't enjoy having to buy new dice," but that would be a lie.) This is a really interesting way of quantifying the idea of constant improv: Your dice results demand details, and some of them will need to be supplied by the players. But it's in service to the system, so the "GM control" vs "player input" debate isn't quite so front-and-center. Also, the introductory adventure works real I like this! The dice mechanic is not something I've seen before and I really enjoy it. (I wish I could add, "I don't enjoy having to buy new dice," but that would be a lie.) This is a really interesting way of quantifying the idea of constant improv: Your dice results demand details, and some of them will need to be supplied by the players. But it's in service to the system, so the "GM control" vs "player input" debate isn't quite so front-and-center. Also, the introductory adventure works really well for gradually introducing the system, and it's something I wish more games had. I'm definitely going to invest in the full book soon--this might even be my next big campaign.

I am taking off one star for the box: It's thin and crappy and all of its stability comes from a cardboard insert. If I'm shelling out for an intro box I want sturdy cardboard, not glossy paper. Still, the contents are worth it.

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Mar 21, 2019 William rated it really liked it

This book is actually multiple books that are packaged together. The adventure booklet is a good, clean way of teaching the game as you play. While it would be significantly better for the GM to read it before playing, it is conceivable that a group could open the box and play within 15 minutes using only this book and the included dice.

The other book contains the rules in a more formal and thorough presentation. It's a slower read, and I believe that there is a mistake in discussing the rules

This book is actually multiple books that are packaged together. The adventure booklet is a good, clean way of teaching the game as you play. While it would be significantly better for the GM to read it before playing, it is conceivable that a group could open the box and play within 15 minutes using only this book and the included dice.

The other book contains the rules in a more formal and thorough presentation. It's a slower read, and I believe that there is a mistake in discussing the rules for melee combat (I believe there is an errata, but I do not have access to it), but it is also worth reading, particularly if you have played through the opening adventure and still want to play more. Something is nagging me about the Skills chapter that I cannot place, but they openly admit that the list in this beginners' game is not exhaustive of all situations, so in all likelihood whatever I'm sensing is minor and fringe.

Also included in the beginner game are premade characters with backstories and the tools to advance their story and mechanics, some special dice, and a set of maps and tokens for those who don't do well with Theater of the Mind play.

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Jan 02, 2019 Patrick rated it it was amazing

Good beginner set. I think I like the Age of Rebellion box better (but that's on theme, not bc it's a totally different and better box). The adventure is fun and teaches the system well, and the Rules Reference doesn't cover everything (but does cover most of what will show up or be relevant, including items in the downloadable supplement. Great value! Good beginner set. I think I like the Age of Rebellion box better (but that's on theme, not bc it's a totally different and better box). The adventure is fun and teaches the system well, and the Rules Reference doesn't cover everything (but does cover most of what will show up or be relevant, including items in the downloadable supplement. Great value! ...more

Aug 12, 2016 Marco rated it really liked it

The box itself is a bit flimsy, but the contents make up for it.
Good introduction to a fast-paced fun game.
Big plus: the box contains a set of dice needed for the game which are pretty expensive if bought seperately!

Apr 15, 2018 Krzysztof rated it really liked it

Seems like a good introduction into the system and roleplaying in general. The scenario included is very linear, but that's expected from an entry-level set. Will hopefully run it soon and confirm this initial good impression. Seems like a good introduction into the system and roleplaying in general. The scenario included is very linear, but that's expected from an entry-level set. Will hopefully run it soon and confirm this initial good impression. ...more

May 21, 2015 Bert Janssens rated it really liked it

Excellent starting point for the Star Wars RPG: the story is standard fare but beautiful maps are included.

Sep 20, 2015 Day New rated it really liked it

It was fun and relaxed to run the adventure with my friends. It anticipates your needs and provides guidance to keep the game running smoothly.

Daniel Lovat Clark is a professional geek who writes and designs games for a living in the Twin Cities of Minnesota.

He was born in Boston and grew up splitting his time between the beaches and highlands of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia and the green (or snow-covered, depending) mountains of Vermont. He inherited a love of fantasy, science fiction, and science fact from his father and a love of

Daniel Lovat Clark is a professional geek who writes and designs games for a living in the Twin Cities of Minnesota.

He was born in Boston and grew up splitting his time between the beaches and highlands of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia and the green (or snow-covered, depending) mountains of Vermont. He inherited a love of fantasy, science fiction, and science fact from his father and a love of nature from his mother and a love of art and music from both. And books. Books most of all.

Daniel has been working for Fantasy Flight Games for over a decade. His professional highlights include co-creating the Android setting, design credit for Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay Third Edition and Descent: Journeys in the Dark Second Edition, and designing the beginner game experiences for FFG's line of Star Wars RPGs.

He lives in Fridley with his wife, daughter, and the legal maximum number of animals.

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