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==Classes==
The information here was moved to [[Star Wars: Classes|Class Page.]]
==The Force==
The force will be governed by several different factors. First a background that will determine if your character is force sensitive. The characters will also have to buy into optional force attributes which will likely include Control, Sense, and Alter. In addition to that, to become truly skilled with the force they will need to train the 5 force abilities: Telepathy, Telekinesis, Energy, Enhancement, and Divination.
See [[Star Wars: Force Powers|the Force Powers]] section for more information on specific force powers.
==Attributes==
The information here has been moved to the Star Wars [[Star Wars: Attributes|Attribute Page.]]
==Abilities/Skills==
The information contained here can now be found on the Star Wars [[Star Wars: Abilities|Ability Page.]]
==Backgrounds==
The information contained here can now be found on the Star Wars [[Star Wars: Backgrounds|Background Page.]]
==Feats==
The information here has been moved to the Star Wars [[Star Wars: Feats|Feats Page.]]
==Experience==
For information involving experience and leveling check out the Star Wars [[Star Wars: Experience|Experience Page.]]
Dan and I talked briefly about some ideas for how to award, spend, and in general work experience. Originally we brought up the thought of keeping with levels, per D20, but I think we both talked our way out of it. At least for the most part. Tracking levels certainly has a certain satisfaction that white wolf games don't match, but we felt the sudden boost of abilities was unrealistic and overall less fun. So we proposed that experience be distributed and spent very similar to the whitewolf games we currently play. We did bring up the possibility of still level tracking, and perhaps making levels prerequisites to certain merits/feats or awarding class only powers by level. And example might be that 20 total exp is level 2, and that a level 2 Scoundrel receives some sort of sneak attack ability. (this is not to imply that we should have a sneak attack ability, simply an example of something that might be class only)
===Leveling===
*Level 2: 4 XP
*Level 3: 9 XP
*Level 4: 15 XP
*Level 5: 23 XP - New Feat
*Level 6: 31 XP
*Level 7: 40 XP
*Level 8: 50 XP
*Level 9: 61 XP
*Level 10: 74 XP - New Feat
*Level 11: 89 XP
*Level 12: 106 XP
*Level 13: 125 XP
*Level 14: 146 XP
*Level 15: 170 XP - New Feat
*Level 16: 197 XP
*Level 17: 227 XP
*Level 18: 260 XP
*Level 19: 297 XP
*Level 20: 338 XP - New Feat
==Character Creation==
==Character Creation==
===Species===
===Species===
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===Willpower===
===Willpower===
Determine starting willpower by adding together the characters resolve and composure.  
Determine starting willpower by adding together the characters resolve and composure.


===Bonus Points===
===Bonus Points===
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*Feat: 5
*Feat: 5
*Specialty: 1 (2 per 1 if favored)
*Specialty: 1 (2 per 1 if favored)
==Experience==
For information involving experience and leveling check out the Star Wars [[Star Wars: Experience|Experience Page.]]
==The Force==
The force will be governed by several different factors. First a background that will determine if your character is force sensitive. The characters will also have to buy into optional force attributes which will likely include Control, Sense, and Alter. In addition to that, to become truly skilled with the force they will need to train the 5 force abilities: Telepathy, Telekinesis, Energy, Enhancement, and Divination.
See [[Star Wars: Force Powers|the Force Powers]] section for more information on specific force powers.

Latest revision as of 16:36, 15 January 2010

Star Wars:
Revised System

Stories

Characters

Character Creation

Species

Characters may choose from any species in the star wars universe or make up their own species, with storyteller permission. Many species have already had their modifications put into stats and adding more can be handled on a case by case basis. Choosing a species first may help in choosing further things down the road, as well as helping to build a suitable concept and back story for the character. Be sure to make any and all species bonuses and subtractions on your character sheet

Each species will have its own unique qualities, this may include altered attributes and possible other traits.

There are over 300 species with D6 statistics. They will be converted on an as-needed basis. Feel free to comment on the ones I have worked out.

Star Wars: Species List

Class

After determining your characters species you should decide which class he fits into. The class of a character is generally geared towards his concept, and dictates what the character is most skilled at as well as what he learns the quickest. Class will determine a characters favored attributes, abilities, and backgrounds. Class will also dictate how many knowledge points you receive and what class advantages are received at higher levels. Choose your class carefully, classes are not meant to be changed without a major life-altering change the character’s life.

Choose from one of the 5 character class: Noble, Savant, Scoundrel, Soldier, Jedi. Each class has its own set of unique favored attributes, abilities, and feats. See the Class Page for more detail.

Attributes

First mark the 3 favored class attributes, dictated by your choice of class. You also receive an additional favored attribute to pick among the remaining 6. (Force attributes may not be favored.) After choosing your favored attributes assign priorities to the 3 groups, primary receives 6 dots, secondary 4 dots, and tertiary 3 dots. Characters also begin play with an additional ‘free’ dot to place in any of their 4 favored attributes. (Jedi may place this free dot in a force ability if they choose.)

For more information on attributes visit the Attribute Page.

Abilities

Characters will also receive a set of favored abilities based upon their class, in addition to these favored class abilities you may choose 2 extra abilities to be considered favored. (Scouts receive an extra 3 for a total of 5 to pick.) After choosing all favored abilities you receive 30 dots to place in abilities, at least 10 of which must be in class or favored abilities. You may not raise an ability above 3 without spending bonus points.

Abilities are broken into 4 categories: Physical, Mental, Social, and an optional category for Force Abilities. Each class will have a number of favored abilities that will suit it towards its designed purpose, characters will also have some ability to customize their favored abilities during character creation.

Knowledges are awarded seperately from abilities, the number of knowledge points for a starting character will be determined by class. Characters will recive a number of free knowledge points equal to their intelligence upon leveling up.

For more information on abilities and knowledges see the Star Wars Ability Page.

Backgrounds

Characters receive 7 dots to place in backgrounds at character creation; no background may be raised above 3 without spending bonus points. A background may be taken multiple times, though these backgrounds cannot overlap, or stack. (A character may have multiple backings, for instance a senator is backed by the republic and his own planet, this is represented by taking the backing background twice.)

For details on the specific backgrounds visit the Star Wars Background Page.

Feats

Characters receive 2 feats at character creation; the character must meet all prerequisites for the feats before they can be purchased. Humans receive a bonus feat at character creation.

For a list of feats and details visit the Star Wars Feats Page.

Virtues & Vices

Characters begin play with a single characteristic virtue and single characteristic vice, these determine how your character regains lost temporary willpower and should reflect the driving characteristics of your character’s personality.

For details visit the Star Wars Virtue/Vice Page.

Willpower

Determine starting willpower by adding together the characters resolve and composure.

Bonus Points

Characters get 15 Bonus Points (BPs) to spend at character creation. Costs are as follows:

  • Attribute: 4
  • Force Attribute: 4
  • Ability (favored): 1
  • Ability (unfavored): 1 up to 3 dots, then 2
  • Backgrounds: 1
    • Force Potential: 3 to raise from 3 to 4, 4 to raise from 4 to 5
  • Willpower: 2
  • Feat: 5
  • Specialty: 1 (2 per 1 if favored)

Experience

For information involving experience and leveling check out the Star Wars Experience Page.

The Force

The force will be governed by several different factors. First a background that will determine if your character is force sensitive. The characters will also have to buy into optional force attributes which will likely include Control, Sense, and Alter. In addition to that, to become truly skilled with the force they will need to train the 5 force abilities: Telepathy, Telekinesis, Energy, Enhancement, and Divination.

See the Force Powers section for more information on specific force powers.