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    Stargate SG-1 Role Playing Game

    So I was lookign around my local geek store while my friends were searching for the new ShadowRun ediiton. I spotted something that immediatly caught my full attention, the Stargate SG-1 Role Playign Game Core Rule Book.

    For thsoe who might not know what a real RPG is, think Dungeons and Dragons in the Stargate univers. You create a character based on several Ability, Skills, and Feat scores. Then you play(usualy with several people) a campaign created from the Game Master(the guy who runs and controls everything). You bascily live that character in that world.
    I didn't get much time to look through it, but what I did see was interesting. Nearly the first 50 pages seemed to be backgroudn on the SGC and the Stargate universe, so even those who aren't particularly fans of SG-1 can get the background. There are military positions(Navy SEALS, Army Rangers, etc.) all of which have small influence on basic skills(Athletics, Knowledge, Treat Injury, so fourth). Then there is Military rank which plays a role on what equipment you can have and how much money you can get. Lastly is the character classes. This is the core of a character, and depending on what class you take determines what she will be good at(combat, diplomacy, skills, etc.). Some classes were Scientist, Soldier, and Archeaologist. They had some cool prestiege classes(the SG-1 team are all prestiege calsses, O'Niel is a Officer, Sam is a Brainiac or something, and Jackson was a Specialist, I think). All the classes have special abilities, like Sam's class has an ability called "Know-it-All" in which she gets HUGE bonuses to certain activities on a daily basis, like making a bomb out of a radio or something. Of course they have the attributes for the Go'uld and Jaffa. The firearms seemed pretty good, a little bit lacking in numbers, perhapes, but more weapons can be made easily. As far as I could tell, it was d20 based.

    The book cost $50, pricey for the average Core Rule book. I'll have to take a few more looks at it to see if its any good. Anyone else seen this or possibly palyed and tested it out?
    "When the going gets wierd, the wierd turn pro."-Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

    Baltar for President.

    #2
    I havent played it and come to that Ive never played a RP game before, but I have seen it several times and after your review, I think I may have a look cuz it actually sounds quite interesting

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      #3
      yes i have been looking for something like that too. I need to check it out also
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        #4
        I believe that if you look on the Shop section of GW you will see it listed on one of the sites, well you will in the UK store

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          #5
          I have the core book. Even if you don't end up playing it, it's got some great info for the first couple of seasons, and it's pretty interesting to read. If you're an RPG'er it's actually pretty well written - the mechanics of play seem to be balanced pretty well from reading it several times. I don't have a local players group unfortunately, so I haven't had the chance to test it out (but if anyone is in the NE PA or Binghamton NY area and wants to get together, PM me). If I recall correctly, I read someplace the publisher lost the license and it's gonna be hard to come by. I got the last copy that Barnes & Noble in Binghamton has. I tried ordering the expansion books, but they said they couldn't get them. Once the school year ends and I get my summer checks in June I'll try to get them online.

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            #6
            I think Ill have to get it and you can get expansion books???

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              #7
              http://www.stargatesg1rpg.com/ Is the link to the publishers. Full info there. Hope this helps. It does look like they've indeed lost the license, so if you find them in stock at a geek shop, snag them if you want them

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                #8
                Thanks, some of them books look really good especially the false god one

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                  #9
                  Wow, they ahve expansions? Hmm, amkes me wonder exactly how long its been out. I guess it migth even become a collector's piece one day. I better get that soon.
                  "When the going gets wierd, the wierd turn pro."-Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

                  Baltar for President.

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                    #10
                    Well they are not makin anymore, so yeah better get them soon before they run out

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                      #11
                      Its funny because jsut a few weeks ago I was considerign starting a RPG system in the Stargate Universe. I was gonna use a mix of d20 Modern's weapon system and Star Wars' Diverse class ability system. I definetly have to check this one out and see how balanced it is, because thats always the toruble with first edition of anything.
                      "When the going gets wierd, the wierd turn pro."-Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

                      Baltar for President.

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                        #12
                        ah yeah i saw that but never got a cahnce to read it is it good?

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                          #13
                          I have the STARGATE SG-1 RPG core rulebook & associated errata/expansion books (5 in total, including the core rulebook); & am doing an on-line version of the RPG as we speak (Still very much a W.I.P., will let pple know when it's good 2 go!).

                          I for one am very happy I have the SG SG-1 RPG book series, & grew up with D&D/AD&D & the like; & can't wait to take it for a spin once I have more pple to play with! *lol*

                          As for paying $50.00, be grateful you live in the US; here in Australia, the core rulebook cost me $100.00 & the associated expansion boks/errata cost me $50 each - exspensive (as most SG merchandise is here - shipping, etc), but oh so worth it! - but considering they are out-of-print/not longer being produced, as Alderac had their liscence cancelled by Sony when they bought out MGM (thanks Sony Corp! *sigh*); it will be worth something if & when I decide to sell it (which will not be for a very long time! *lol*).

                          As a point of interest, they (Alderac) were on the verge of releasing S3 of SG-1 as an additional suppliment, but had their liscence cancled right before it could go to print - or so it is rumored - sucky, heh?

                          For full info & resources on the SG SG-1 RPG from Alderac; visit : http://www.stargatesg1rpg.com/

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                            #14
                            That sounds good, dont forget to let us know, Id love to play it

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                              #15
                              Next wed. I have a big break between my classes, so i'll hit up the geek store then and pick it up.
                              Last edited by youngtusk87; 03 March 2006, 01:56 AM.
                              "When the going gets wierd, the wierd turn pro."-Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

                              Baltar for President.

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