Applying FFG Star Wars dice to 5e

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#1

BigWeather

Jul 28, 2014 20:44:03

Having just gotten into the Star Wars RPG (Edge of the Empire, Age of Rebellion) by FFG I've really taken a liking to the dice mechanic (no numbers, two axes of results, neat encapsulation of DC and bonuses by adjusting the dice in the dice pool).  It seems as if the dice could be used with a more traditional fantasy game, like D&D 5e.  Anyone currently working on this?

#2

Cennedi

Jul 29, 2014 1:16:49

I have played the game but have not considered a port. WHFRP uses very similar dice mechanics but the setting may be a bit grim for some gamers.

#3

TiaNadiezja

Jul 29, 2014 1:25:10

Cennedi wrote:
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Cennedi

Jul 29, 2014 1:33:10

I played In Nomine in a evil campaign. I was in service to Belial I think. the demon of lust IIRC and was trying to earn the word oral. Those were wild times. 

I agree the setting was pretty much awesome. 

#5

TiaNadiezja

Jul 29, 2014 1:35:07

Cennedi wrote:
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Cennedi

TiaNadiezja wrote:
#7

Consona

Jul 29, 2014 5:31:45

I think basic FFG Star Wars approach some other things than you are trying to do can happen would be great for DnD!

 

It generates much more interesting situations and it drives imagination because you have to add new things and elements to the narration, but it's not like those meta-level FATE points, etc., which is great, imo. "You've missed the shot, but...", "You've managed to do that, and...", it makes doing the same stuff never feel like you do the same stuff. 

#8

pukunui

Jul 29, 2014 13:26:05

TiaNadiezja wrote:
#9

Sturmunddrang

Jul 29, 2014 15:20:21

BigWeather wrote: