Star Wars rpg starter game interest

I am new to play by post and GP have little operational experience running games.

That disclaimer aside, I have developed a scenario which follows and then expands on the key points of the starter sets from the fantasy flight games starter sets. My intention is to introduce the basic game mechanics in the first couple of encounters to help build mastery and then introduce some of the riskier or more complex rules of the system in a safe way. I intend it to be an edge of empire based game but can easily be converted to an age of rebellion style.

I had intended for people to build their own characters prior to starting the game but I can also generate characters if desired.

If you have any questions or are interested I will check this thread at least once a day. I'll keep it first come first serve but will likely launch a second game if there's sufficient interest and I feel that I can spare the extra time.

The game may at the player's choice be continued beyond the initial planned scenarios.

I'm definitely interested. I have never played Star Wars before but I have read the rules.

I'd love to play. I have some experience with the system.

I'm definitely interested, but I also havea pretty full plate right now. So maybe I'll defer unless you can't otherwise find enough players?

Also, I have years of experience with the system (including having GMed and played in a few here in GP) so if you're looking to run the beginner game for beginners, that would disqualify me...

I wasn't looking to disqualify anyone. Everyone is welcome so long as you can tolerate simplified rules until the concepts get established in game.

Like all of the official starter games from the ffg star Wars line it starts with in media res with 2 stain and an easy check and goes from there.

I would love to join up. This will be my 4th Star Wars FFG game to get started in. The others never made it past 15xp, lets hope this goes beyond that.

I have a duros pilot that I have tried to play a few times but am willing to go another route to fit the story.

A duros pilot would be great and will work just fine.

I have 2 character concepts that I am keen to try.

1. A force sensitive seeker with an affinity for animals who came into possession of a strange artifact that she knows nothing about. She has travelled to the edge of the empire to try and figure out what it is.

2. An Imperial Infiltrator trained as a slicer. His ultimate goal is to infiltrate the Galactic Rebellion but in order to do so he must build his reputation as an underworld slicer and wait for the rebellion to try and recruit him

Which character do you think would work the best?

I've been completely hooked on this game lately, so I'd be interested in joining.

Depending on what party comp is, I'd love to try a scoundrel or gunslinger. ( or a marauder too)

Alright this sounds like I'll have to get this game launched tonight or in the morning. The party concept is a crash landed ship. You may be a force user but force powers were not going to be a primary focus.

I'd love to play! I'm currently in 2 ffg games not on this website, but their all force user games XD i was thinking of being a bounty hunter :)

Oh crash landed ship. Definitely works for my seeker character.

Excellent to hear from you all. It seems like everyone has at least a passing background with the system.

So I'm launching the first game today with the expectation of 4 posts per week for each player. That should be sufficient for about an encounter a week. I usually do xp based on rolls and roleplay which be the best case since PbP doesn't really work into sessions. So I'll award xp after every strain recovery roll.

I do use the obligation/duty mechanics but that will be something I'll roll probably once a month so I can have a chance to work them in.

I am wondering if you all would rather have a faster paced game of 6 players or 2 smaller games of 3 players. The xp per week should be about the same but will likely have fewer interactions per encounter with the larger group.

Since I am unsure on everyone's character concepts I am listing the known ones here to help keep it organized and so any obvious overlaps can help guide the game size decisions.

Arina - Seeker
DM_Apexwolf - Pilot
emsquared - ?
Jesster - ?
somebox - (uncertain scoundrel/gunslinger/marauder)
Vorn369 - Bounty Hunter

If somebox is more set on the gunslinger idea, I could go for a marauder. I could also go for a social character.

My advice for what its worth, go with one big group. PbP is by its very nature slow, and players tend to come and go. A larger group has a higher chance of success.

Agreed. Larger group plays at about the same speed as a small one.

Are there any special conditions for character creation?

WaRanted, I appreciate the invite, but if you're comfortable with the other 5 as enough for a critical mass for your game, I will decline.

As mentioned I have a good bit on my plate already, and am hoping to start GMing another game in another month or two...

Is this game still looking for players?