Sith Knights - My Stab at the Force

[austenandrews]

I'm pounding out a Star Wars game for HeroCentral. It's a work in progress (both campaign and web site) but there's enough material on the Force that I figure it's time to throw it out there and get some opinions.

What do you think of this version of the Force?

http://www.austenandrews.com/SithKnights/force.html

[Nevenall]

It looks good to me. I like Defense Man. as a power, and Deflection as a presensory power.
Oh, and the limitation on reflecting non-energy attacks. I'm going to have borrow that.
Sounds like a fun campaign. I know one young Jedi from my campaign who would be interested in joining, if you know what I mean. Though I don't think he would have enough points to meet the basic requirements.

[Savinien]

Really looking good. And, since it is your own version of the historical Star Wars, a player not too knowledgeable in the setting has the chance to add something to the game.

I'm in!

[Eosin]

Interesting take on the powers.

Personally, my favorite era of SW is the golden age of the sith - I am sure that you can find thief-worthy material. Powers of the Darkside is one of my all time favorite reads, just for the plethora of good villians.

[austenandrews]

What do you think about the Force Multipower construct and the powers that are included/excluded? I'm trying to coax some character building limits into the numbers, rather than making arbitrary judgment calls. I don't want everyone to jack up their MP Pool initially and then spend every EP on a new slot. I also don't want to restrict inventive combinations of powers. It's a juggling act.

Also, any opinions on the Force Defense idea? I made it to allow for extensive firefights and lightsaber duels without wimping out on blaster & lightsaber damage. It should work out well but I'm interested if anyone sees any big flaws.


I'm in!
Awesome! I was afraid you'd left HC for good. :)


Personally, my favorite era of SW is the golden age of the sith - I am sure that you can find thief-worthy material. Powers of the Darkside is one of my all time favorite reads, just for the plethora of good villians.
I was tempted to read some EU in preparation for the campaign, just to get random ideas, but I realized that most EU I've seen strays quite a bit from what I most like about SW. Instead I bought a DVD of Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe. :)