Welcome to the fourth, and likely the final iteration of the d6 system star wars roleplaying game. An unrelated star wars rpg was published by wizards of the coast from 2000 to 2010. The game system was slightly modified and rereleased in 2004 as d6 space, which used a generic space opera setting rather than the star wars setting. The roleplaying game is a roleplaying game set in the star wars universe, written and published by west end games weg between 1987 and 1999. For a decade, west end games published over 140 titles for the star wars universe including a magazine, the. Players may assume the roles of jedi, smugglers, imperials, or any of the many other factions that inhabit the beloved star wars galaxy. The empire strikes back 01jun1989 weg40039 0874311276 riders of the maelstrom 01jul1989 weg40021 0874311241 crisis on cloud city 01feb1990 weg40022 08743165 galaxy guide 4. There are also revised vehicle design rules for star wars d6. The roleplaying game d6 book series by multiple authors includes books thrawn trilogy sourcebook star wars rpg, the official star wars adventure journal, vol. The trove is the biggest open directory of rpg pdfs on the internet. Star wars reup revised, expanded, updated rpg item link from introduction. Opend6 was created by eric gibson, the owner of west end games, as the new standard for the d6 system a pen and paper roleplaying game which was used in such classic games as star wars d6, the ghostbusters rpg, and indiana jones d6. Dozens of free pdfs of west end games rpg version of star wars.
While the system is primarily intended for penandpaper roleplaying games, variations of the system have also been used in live action roleplaying games and miniature battle games. To the star wars roleplaying gameroleplaying game this is your guide to creating a new character for the d6 star wars roleplaying game for the second edition revised and expanded rule set. The star wars universe is brought to life by this roleplaying game, designed to allow players to emulate the lively universe of the films. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Oct 23, 2012 overview and thoughts on the d6 star wars rpg. The role playing game, initially published by west end games and since press j to jump to the feed. The game system was slightly modified and rereleased in 2004 as d6 space, which used a generic space opera setting. Dc universe1 1999 dc universe narrators screen 1999. To begin with, the d6 space rules actually differ a bit from star wars d6. As some of the earliest expanded universe works that werent in the technically happened but so shit you shouldnt remind people. There were a lot of supplements and modules made for the system. Second edition revised and expanded rules, which in and of itself was an expansion of the star wars. The d6 system is, as the name suggests, a roleplaying system built around the humble yet mighty d6.
The goal is to make the game just as easy to learn, but to update to content to account for all of the. It covers creation and guidelines for character development. For many decades this game has brought players and gamemasters many adventures and stories. Lucky for you, they also show you how to be a criminal, smuggling stuff or pirating it. Feel free to create a ooc and ic thread for game discussion. An unrelated star wars rpg was published by wizards of the coast from 2000. The star saber was the light freighter owned by bri hamin after she split with her former crew to venture out on her own around 0 aby. Having gotten the vessel from cj morgan and her crew, the star saber was already heavily modified and fit bris plans for assisting the rebellion. Criminal organizations weg40076 the movie trilogy sourcebook weg40077 flashpoint.
The star wars rules companion 01jan1989 weg40043 0874311470 galaxy guide 2. This forum is for the running of pathfinders star wars d6 game. West end games managed to capture the spirit of the movies in a way that the prequels never did. The d6 system is a roleplaying game system published by west end games weg and. In 2009 west end games released many of the generic d6 books under the opend6 ogl. Star wars, like the d6 system games it spawned and like atlas games over the edge, uses pools of sixsided dice added together to resolve every action. The roleplaying game was published by west end games from 1987 until the company went bankrupt in 1998. It is published by west end games, and is generally used for pen and paper games but can also be used for larp and war games in 2009 west end games released many of the generic d6 books under the opend6 ogl. Obviously not d6, but there is a d10 game you might have heard of with a second edition currently on kickstarter. Character points, force points, dark side points, and force skills. This replaces the system for using the force from the star wars rpg, and the psionics system used in the earlier d6 space opera pdf. The d6 system is, as the name suggests, a roleplaying system built around. Though it serves as a basic aid, it cannot replace the main rulebook, but will help. My only play experience of the d6 system was with wegs star wars rpg and i really liked it.
This answer is based on the second edition, revised and expanded rules color millennium falcon cover. Star wars d6 product listing rpgnet rpg game index. As some of the earliest expanded universe works that werent in the technically happened but so shit you shouldnt remind people they exist bin, some of the concepts and characters. Star wars spaceships, sci fi spaceships, star wars rpg, star wars ships, ftl ships, sci fi rpg, sci fi miniatures, star wars design, star wars vehicles. In the second edition, before you roll you declare your intent, the gm tells you the consequences, and then you roll your d10s. West end games star wars rpg is a fun, easytolearn system.
This replaces the system for using the force from the star wars rpg. I am sure they are not planning on expanding the d6 line, although id love it if they did. Now, the opend6 has been released under the open game licence. As promised, my retrospective look at the star wars role playing game from west end games. The d6 system is a roleplaying game system published by west end games weg and licensees. It helped set the stage for the expanded universe eu that was restarted in 1991 with timothy zahns thrawn trilogy. Review of d6 star wars rpg products west end games star wars products this material is, of course, out of print but there are probably a lot of collectors who wish to add to their mass of books through trading or personal ads. West end games supplements and sourcebooks the star wars. No star wars game could be complete without some consideration of the force. Star wars reup revised, expanded, updated rpg item. Click the link below to download a free pdf of the opend6 rules. Sabacc permeates all manner of star wars literature and lore. Star wars reup revised, expanded, updated rpg item rpggeek. Star wars rpg d6saga the following page details the star wars campaign that i ran several years ago, using west end games star wars rpg.
Primary podcasts consist of actual rp sessions, playing out a campaign from inception including discussions of character, plot and theme. D6 space opera pdf only, 2003 d6 space rulebook 2004 space ships 2004. The contents of this handbook are in no way meant as a substitute for buying the books. Eventually, the roleplaying rules were released in a settingneutral form. Direct link star wars d6 rpg core rulebook, 2nd ed. Yavin and bespin 01jan1989 weg40023 0874311268 galaxy guide 3. An initial pdf version of d6 adventure was released as a rules lead in for the eventual rerelease of bloodshadows. A roll of the dice enabled imaginary card shifting. A player tests whether a character succeeds or fails by rolling equal to or higher than some predetermined target number on a number of sixsided dice d6s determined and modified primarily by a characters attributes and skills. The game system was slightly modified and rereleased in 2004 as d6 space, which used a generic space opera setting rather than the.
Because of this, people hate it and avoid it like the plague. West end games produced a card set and included it in an adventure. Star wars roleplaying game the star wars expanded universe. A subreddit for discussing the d6 system version of star wars. The ultimate swd6 document packed full of aliens, toys, the rules, and the force. It is published by west end games, and is generally used for pen and paper games but can also be used for larp and war games. Star wars reup revised, expanded, updated pdf version. The d6 system has a unique way of bringing the cinematic nature of the star wars movies to life in a roleplaying environment. Star wars d6 clone wars sourcebook general grievous when the greedy corporate titans and the disenfranchised systems of the galaxy pooled their resources together to leave the aging galactic republic behind, they became the confederacy of independent systems. From 1987 to 1998, the pennsylvania based company west end games released official star wars roleplaying game sourcebooks, adventure supplements, guides, and the star wars adventure journal, all of which contained new stories set in the star wars universe, some as prose, but most as adventure scenarios for use in the game. Star wars rpg d6 saga the following page details the star wars campaign that i ran several years ago, using west end games star wars rpg. Review of d6 star wars rpg products rpgnet rpg game index.
How do you all plan on getting stats for all the ships, vehicles and other equipment, species, etc. I own the ffg version of star wars and the original d6 books for this and. Free star wars rpg pdfs west end games version star hero. Part 1 of the saga of converting star wars to tabletop takes us back to the 90s with west end games d6 system. Both pdf and doc versions of a character sheet, a droid character sheet, a ship record sheet, an equipment sheet, and a force powers record sheet.
Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Rule books, sourcebooks, adventures, guides, races, planets, ships. The following guidelines, rules, and values give a decent shakedown on running a legitimate tramp freighter in the star wars d6 game. This list also includes professionallyproduced pdf continuations of the d6 west end. The d6 system has a unique way of bringing the cin.
Star wars d6 rpg pdf download fanbooks from the rancorpit and other stuff for the star wars d6 roleplaying game. His goal was to make the d6 system more available and customizable to the fan base at large. In 2016 nocturnal media acquired weg and the d6 system trademark. Im not sure if it matters for this particular question i havent fully read through d6 space, but its worth being aware of. This means it is free to download and modify for free. Revised, expanded and updated that is this version you are currently reading is essentially a reorganization of the popular star wars. Star wars star wars jdr star wars dnd pdf star wars d6 pdf fr d star wars fr star wars rpg d20 star wars d20 star wars pdf d6 star wars d6 star wars pdf star wars jdr d6 pdf ffg star wars star wars ffg star wars rpj star. From the forward welcome to the fourth, and likely the final iteration of the d6 system star wars roleplaying game. Aug 30, 2017 i own the ffg version of star wars and the original d6 books for this and would be tempted to run the game in the d6 version if my players wanted me to if i could find these resources for my campaign since i do not have time to stat all these up myself. A 2nd printing with all the collected errata applied. Of course back then, we were playing west end games star wars. The only shortcoming being my own slow adding of the d6 s as they hit the table my slow adding made me selfconscious in front of other players.