Star Wars role-playing game (WOTC)
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Star Wars Roleplaying Game is a d20 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D20) game written by Bill Slavicsek and Andy Collins and published by Wizards of the Coast in late 2000, though, it was originally licensed to West End Games and to use their D6 system. The game was later revised in 2002.
Races and Classes
As with any d20 system game, Star Wars d20 offers playable races (called species) and classes to the Playable Characters (PCs). The species of Star Wars d20 are Humans, Cereans, Ewoks, Gungans, Ithorians, Mon Calamari, Rodians, Sullustans, Trandoshans, Twi'leks, and Wookiees. Much like D&D, each species has it's own advantages and disadvantages. An example of this is the Wookiee, which is very strong but not as nimble and charismatic as other races.
The classes of Star Wars d20 correspond with most of the classes in Dungeons & Dragons.
Fringer: A class representing those who live in the far reaches of the galaxy, they're good at learning new things and fixing broken objects. Examples include both Anakin and Luke Skywalker prior to their Jedi training.
Noble: Similiar to the Aristocrat class from D&D and the noble class from the Dragonlance Campaign Setting. The noble focuses heavily on diplomacy as well as calling in much needed favors for the group. Examples include Princess Leia, Queen Amidala, as well as Senator Bail Organa
Scoundrel: Very similiar to the rogue class, the scoundrel fits right in when things need to be "acquired." Examples include Han Solo and Dash Rendar.
Scout: Similiar to the ranger class, the scout is an excellent addition to any group. Examples include Chewbacca.
Soldier: The soldier is the fighter of Star Wars game, and can specialize into many different roles from fighter pilot to the tank. Examples include Wedge Antilles and various rebel and Imperial grunts.
Tech Specialist: A character adept at using technology and repairing broken equipment. Examples include Chewbacca. Note: This class was introduced in the 2002 Revised Core Rulebook.
Force Adept: A person who is force sensitive, but who has not received formal training. Possibly believes that the Force is magical in nature. The Witches of Dathomir from the Expanded Universe are a prime example.
Jedi Consular: The diplomat of the Jedi ranks. Examples include Yoda.
Jedi Guardian: The more combat-oriented Jedi. Examples include Obi-Wan Kenobi and Luke Skywalker.
Eras of Play
As with any Roleplaying Game, the decision of when to play is the decision of both the game master and the players, but the Star Wars d20 game highlights three eras. The eras coincide with major events in the Star Wars universe, and are the pre-Imperial era, the era of the Rebellion, and the era concerning the events that took place in the New Jedi Order novels.
The eras of play are not limited to those three, as the fan community is constantly working on rules for eras described in the Expanded Universe, but not in an official sourcebook.
Star Wars RPG Line
Many different books have been released by Wizards of the Coast for the product line. What follows is a list of these products.
Utilities
Gamemaster Screen
Deluxe Character Record Sheets
Sourcebooks
Alien Anthology
Arms and Equipment Guide
Coruscant and the Core Worlds
Dark Side Sourcebook
Galactic Campaign Guide
Geonosis and the Outer Rim Worlds
Heroes Guide
Invasion of Theed Adventure Game
Living Force Campaign Guide
Power of the Jedi
New Jedi Order Sourcebook
Rebellion Era Sourcebook
Secrets of Tatooine
Starships of the Galaxy
Ultimate Adversaries
Ultimate Alien Anthology
Adventures
Tempest Feud
Many RPGA Living Force adventures for RPGA members only.
