Da archive 2016 amended jan 3 2017 this is a compilation of most of the pdf share threads and the rpg generals threads from 2016. D6 space ships this book provides advanced ship design guidelines, shiptoship combat rules, sample ships, and more. Star wars reup revised, expanded, updated rpg item link from introduction. Hopefully itll help solve certain combatrelated issues on the mush and provide the actual ruleset in situations where they are needed i know that not every scene uses the d6 rules. Im a longtime gamer, primarily of games using the d6 system. Special thanks to george lucas for creating the star wars films in the first place.
To the star wars roleplaying gameroleplaying game this is your guide to creating a new character for the d6 star wars roleplaying game for the second edition revised and expanded rule set. West end games, weg, and d6 system are trademarks and properties of purgatory publishing inc. This edition supersedes the first edition of the rulebook and itself was. The roleplaying game is a role playing game set in the star wars universe, written and published by west end games weg between 1987 and 1999. D6 space is the 2nd product from the newly reborn west end games, and is a rulebook meant for playing spacescience fiction games using the d6 rules duh, i know.
Iirc, they stopped doing this after the release of the star wars rules. Of course back then, we were playing west end games star wars. Second edition revised and expanded is far more comprehensive and complete. While the rules themselves have not changed much from the second edition what has changed is the organization of the book. Originally published by west end games in 1987, it arrived at a time when the future of the star wars galaxy was uncertain, and it captivated a whole generation of gamers with rules and guidelines that made it easy to design and enjoy adventures truly worthy of the star.
Well, its still star wars, and thanks to the force awakens, star wars is fun again. This list also includes professionallyproduced pdf continuations of the d6 west end games series. This is the 1996 revised and expanded core rules for west end games d6 star wars. Does anyone know where i can download a pdf copy of it to get a gander at it. If there are no rules currently written for it, does anyone have some suggested house rules for that. The game system was slightly modified and rereleased in 2004 as d6 space, which used a generic space opera setting. The d6 system began as the rules for the ghostbusters rpg, but it was the adaptation for the original star wars rpg that popularized the system. West end games supplements and sourcebooks the star wars. My previous post discussed the protod6 system as found in the ghostbusters rpg.
His goal was to make the d6 system more available and customizable to the fan base at large. D6 space ships nocturnal media opend6 west end games. Does anyone either have or know where i might be able to find character sheets for the original edition of weg star wars. When making a character the earlier edition of 2nd ed. Id almost call it essential, since it expands on and revises the ship building rules. Star wars rpg d6saga the following page details the star wars campaign that i ran several years ago, using west end games star wars rpg. An unrelated star wars rpg was published by wizards of the coast from 2000 to 2010. It helped set the stage for the expanded universe eu that was restarted in 1991 with timothy zahns thrawn trilogy. Though it serves as a basic aid, it cannot replace the main rulebook, but will help. Indiana jones adventures 1996 men in black roleplaying game 1997 edit.
In this way a star wars d6 compatible rules could evolve and be customized and easily be printed on demand using. Many games ive run for friends or at conventions use some form of the d6 system, even if based on my original. However, many players will want to transfer characters from the previous version of the rules outlined in the revised core rulebook. Combining the best of over 15 years of d6 system design. It covers creation and guidelines for character development. I never played wegs popular star wars rpg where the d6 system comes from, but i did buy the d6 adventure hardcover back when it came out, read it, and was really impressed with the system. Wars has rules to make sure you and your friends get to enjoy the game. It contains rules and guidelines for gamemasters and players as well as the setting, character templates, tips on how to design adventures and a number of adventure hooks. Few books or games have had as enduring an impact upon the star wars galaxy and its fans as star wars. Now, the opend6 has been released under the open game licence. The star wars universe is brought to life by this roleplaying game, designed to allow players to emulate the lively universe of the films.
The roleplaying game was written by bill smith and published by west end games in october 1992. Starship and vehicle cheat sheets characters in vehicles. Weg40120 star wars d6 2nd edition revised rulebook. Second edition revised and expanded rules, which in and of itself was an expansion of the star wars. West end games managed to capture the spirit of the movies in a way that the prequels never did. These books were sent to timothy zahn as references when he started to develop grand admiral thrawn and his thrawn trilogy. The roleplaying game was published by west end games in october 1987. Star wars d6 rpg rules question i never quite understood the benefit of dual wielding in the old d6 star wars rpg by west end games. Characters can use character points and force points during the game. D6 rulescharacter elements star wars mush wiki fandom. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Just as an fyi, those weg d6 star wars books are still floating. This means it is free to download and modify for free. Dont think of it as a library index, think of it as a street filled with bookstores and you have to talk to each shopkeeper.
See star wars d6 for the system in general and star wars. The roleplaying game 30th anniversary edition is a limited edition set of both books, printed with higher quality than the originals and packaged in a stylized slipcase. There seem to be a lot of jpeg and old scanned versions, but i cant seem to find much of anything in a modifiable pdf. First edition is faster and simpler it takes about two minutes to explain, it is very pick up and play. Ultimately, the best way to start a campaign for the new saga edition of the star wars roleplaying game is by generating new characters. Star wars d6 character sheets, preferably form fillable. These guidelines are designed to help you convert characters, equipment.
Opend6 was created by eric gibson, the owner of west end games, as the new standard for the d6 system a pen and paper roleplaying game which was used in such classic games as star wars d6, the ghostbusters rpg, and indiana jones d6. Star wars d6 character sheet pdf these star wars d6 character sheets are to go with my streamlined rules. Yet, that version of rules i should say versions, as there were several editions of the game remains today a gamer favorite that is quite supported on the net with many. This book, alongside the star wars sourcebook, was later reissued by fantasy flight games as part of star wars. I never got to play it because d20 modern and later true20 were already doing what i needed and it was easier to find d20 players in general, so it ended. Download the star wars d6 core rulebook d6 holocron. It should be reasonably good for this, as it was originally designed for the original star wars rpg from west end games i think 1987 or so. Why star wars is the best rpg ever rule of the dice. From 1987 to 1998, the pennsylvania based company west end games released official star wars roleplaying game sourcebooks, adventure supplements, guides, and the star wars adventure journal, all of which contained new stories set in the star wars universe, some as prose, but most as adventure scenarios for use in the game. It takes a little bit longer to explain, but is still pretty damn simple. The roleplaying game was published by west end games from 1987 until the company went bankrupt in 1998. Star wars roleplaying game pdf alien the roleplaying game alien roleplaying game pathfinder roleplaying game. Revised, expanded and updated that is this version you are currently reading is essentially a reorganization of the popular star wars. But a roleplaying game is more than rules its about being in a fun adventure.
They may also receive dark side points for committing evil. Contentsshow character points character points are a very minor manifestation of the force that reflect the ability of some individuals to push themselves. My compiled files of all saga edition rpg resource. The links are for the complete pdf forms of ogl books available for opend6. It contains rules and guidelines for gamemasters and players, character templates, tips on how to design adventures and an example adventure called rebel breakout. These star wars d6 character sheets are to go with my streamlined rules. I got a little choked up watching the trailers for episode vii when they first came out, and then again when i sat down in the theatre. Rpg hints adventures house rules game ideas the d6 rules quick guide to d6 expanded d6 rules star wars d6 campaign starships vehicles equipment weapons droids planets characters creatures races the force supplements online journal adventurers journal gm screen hardware npc generator star wars canon rise of the empire imperial era post empire. Ill be adding the d6 rules from the west end games star wars roleplaying, second edition, revised and expanded, for both ground combat and space. Players may assume the roles of jedi, smugglers, imperials, or any of the many other factions that inhabit the beloved star wars galaxy. In its core it is a dice pool system in which you roll a number of sixsided dice equal to the relevant attribute or skill and compare the total result to a difficulty level set by the gm.
The design system appears to be taken from wegs old game shatterzone and mashed up with some elements from the star wars d6 game. In fact, when the 1st edition of star wars rpg d6 version was written there were only the original three movies too. The main site for this d6 rpg would have all the files and instructions you need to easily assemble books that are compatible with star wars, but dont actually mention star wars intellectual property or use star wars specific art. Right now, ive added the basic combat rules and charts for. Why wegs star wars the roleplaying game 1st edition is my. You roll a bunch of six sided dice against a target number, typically ranging from 5ish easy to 20 or even higher. Bestiary masks 1 000 memorable npcs for any roleplaying game pdf star wars d6 pdf fr d20 star wars pdf star wars d6 star wars d star wars fr d6 star wars pdf d20 star wars star wars rpj star wars rpg pdf star wars. D6 star wars adventure, supplements and rules morrus.
The mechanics in star wars the roleplaying game 1st edition are a successor to the system employed in wegs ghostbusters rpg. Character points are more plentiful than force points, yet much less powerful. Star wars roleplaying game the star wars expanded universe. New players guide to the star wars roleplaying game. This is your guide to creating a new character for the d6 star wars roleplaying. Its perfect for games set in the star wars universe. The trove is the biggest open directory of rpg pdfs on the internet. I played it for years and years long after the demise of weg, long after the last books came out but the fail but something awesome aspect of ffg has won me over so completely that i cant imagine going back to it. The new d6 system roleplaying game series offers fans of one of the most popular cinematic systems a new way to get their favorite game. Eventually, the roleplaying rules were released in a settingneutral form. Ive been on a huge star wars high for months, the biggest ive been on since playing the rpg and reading the timothy zahn novels as a teenager twenty years ago.
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