(Part 2) Best products from r/swrpg

I understand now - sorry. I thought you were making a joke about the dice system because it is so free-flowing. I get it now. You did lay your complaints out clearly. I thought you were asking ironically. :)

I personally think that this system is so heavily narrative that it is not going to appeal to everyone. It just isn't. For me, it's breathed fresh air into a hobby that I really didn't care about anymore and caused me to discover a number of narrative-style systems and I find the complication of every single roll to be interesting and fun. I was so tired of just hitting or not and just playing math against terrain, conditions, and ultimately baddie hit points.

It sounds like you favor the "strategic" side of role-playing more than the creative nature of storytelling - and I've said this before on this sub, that's totally ok. There is no shame in playing the game the way you like it! I don't know that there's a way to address the complaints you have for the system without tearing out parts of the spirit of the game. For me, limiting how Advantage/Disadvantage and Triumph/Despair can affect every kind of roll is limiting the game potential both from a mechanical and a player perspective.

Have you played Star Wars d20 or Star Wars Saga before? It sounds like these systems would appeal to you far more than FFG's narrative dice system. They're d20 based and lend heavily to a grid map battle system and a simple "hit or not" system. They've got the Star Wars feel (especially Saga) with that tried and true "roll a d20 and add some stuff and simply hit or not" method of gaming.

Hope this helps - and sorry again for the confusion on your post. :)

Look for a beginner game box set. Comes with dice, pre-generated characters, and a short adventure that slowly introduces you to the rules and concepts. FFG also has some sample characters and the second part to the adventures contained in each available for free download.


http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Ubiswr01-Empire-Beginner/dp/1616615931/

http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-RPG-Rebellion-Beginner/dp/1616618787/

I use this for sabacc games. So far it has been a fun addition.

Here’s a direct link to Episode IV, Episode VI, and Episode VII.

Enjoy.

These are what I like using.

https://smile.amazon.com/Dry-Erase-inch-Dungeon-Tiles/dp/B016H1B0RW/

And then I use these for minis

https://smile.amazon.com/Looney-Labs-Treehouse-Board-Game/dp/192978077X/

Standard deck box and card sleeves fit all 6 decks I've bought so far. I kept the cover/title cards and I use them as dividers between sets in the deck box.

Deck Box - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MSE7ZCW

Sleeves - https://www.amazon.com/LaTCG-Pokemon-Gathering-Perfect-Sleeves/dp/B00LAJL5G8

You mean like this one?
Starfinder Flip-Mat: Hospital https://www.amazon.com/dp/1640780890/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_NOEVDb080E577

There's a couple of old WEG games that were basically Choose Your Own Adventure style books. Perhaps one of those could be adapted for a one-person one-off?

http://smile.amazon.com/Jedis-Honor-Star-Wars-RPG/dp/087431111X

http://smile.amazon.com/Scoundrels-Luck-Star-Wars/dp/0874311128

Do any of you guys have the Essential Atlas? Is that book worth getting?

https://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Essential-Daniel-Wallace/dp/0345477642

I saw a vehicles/starships of Star Wars coffee table book at Barnes and Noble a few weeks ago for about $30 and almost picked it up for my game. It would make a great visual aid for critical hits, cinematics, etc.

Edit: Here's the link.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1465408746/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1408492031&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40

https://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Miniatures-Random-Figures/dp/B07C9GP5F8/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=star+wars+miniatures&qid=1571235354&sr=8-2

I think Miniatures Market may have a similar offer

Amazon has smaller sets if you don't want to spend $100
https://www.amazon.com/Assorted-Star-Miniatures-Golden-Groundhog/dp/B017MG8V28/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=star+wars+miniatures&qid=1571235527&sr=8-3

The Han Solo trilogy is a very good series for showing how the Underworld works for smugglers. It follows Han from his childhood, his rocky start into smuggling, joining and then leaving the Empire, acquiring the Falcon, all the way up until he sits down at the table with Obi-wan and Luke. The trilogy gives a look into the shady underbelly of the galaxy.

Scoundrels: A book more in line with a heist film, follows Solo again but this time after the destruction of the first Death Star. Trying to get credits to save his neck from Jabba he accepts a job to infiltrate a fortress and steal from a Black Sun Underboss. It is slow at times and not the best read but it is still a good resource for inspiration.

I use http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000P0RDY6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It has tons of room for everything.

Seems a little pricy for what you get, but:
https://www.amazon.com/Othello-Game-Replacement-Reversible-Pieces/dp/B00C8HZDGE

A non-facebook tracking link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/161661689X

Not sold out.

EotE Core: http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Edge-Empire-Rulebook/dp/1616616571/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1462086344&sr=1-1&keywords=star+wars+core+rulebook

AoR Core: http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Rebellion-Core-Rulebook/dp/1616617802/ref=sr_1_3?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1462086344&sr=1-3&keywords=star+wars+core+rulebook

you could also look at the Age of empire or force and destiny or even the force awakens beginner boxes.. they are each $25 on amazon

they each kinda focus on different aspects of star wars.. or you could check ebay.. i way a EoTE beginners box there for $33.. the box wasnt in the greatest shape tho.