Recent content by Talon Greyfeather

Last time I looked, Charted Space was not all of the rules, options, and toys any more than the rules, options, toys defined Charted Space. Everyone screams for them to be separate ... but then cries BROKEN and UNPLAYABLE because if you apply them all they break Charted Space. So are the...

Sure glad you know more about what I believe that I do! Let the tutting resume! I never said anything about removing tech or options to create balance. I said that not all tech and options belong in every sci-fi style. If a GM is not able to maintain balance because of the rulebooks, then...

Why do all rules, tech, etc need to apply to all sci-fi styles? If it doesn't apply, don't use it. The rules should be tailored to the setting not governing what the setting should be.

No, I absolutely DO NOT think the game is broken, RAW. I think the RAW provide a framework for the table to create whatever sci-fi style they want. However, not every rule, option, or tech provided in the framework needs to apply to the chosen sci-fi style. I only remove that which does not...

Then the issue is the referee allowing the characters to acquire the +6 bonus in the first place - just like it is in any other RPG.

What RPG doesn't have the aspect of obtaining bonuses via equipment, magic, technology in it? It isn't the dice mechanic for resolving the situation that is the problem. Players will find ways to ensure they do not fail a role because that's not "winning".

I must admit ... I am getting a little concerned with the NewVersion 20XX pattern. I have now repurchased at least 3 books to remain "current" and there are more on the horizon. The investment is losing its appeal or at least reinforcing the move to PDF only. I like my books ... but I have...

You should be able to specify the resources the AI can use. I know copilot can do it as I have built AI Agents for our sales teams that scour the 3000+ contracts for the items our customers are looking for. I'm certain ChatGPT and the others can do it as well ... just ask them how to do it ;)

Traders and Gunboats - pg 56-57

All I know is this is going to be a loooong week in jump ...

I knew I was forgetting the JTAS article ... looked there first but not in all of them. Need to get my index and cross references updated ...

That is in Traders and Gunboats - pg4

Not at my table. IF a roll for Astrogation and Jump are necessary then that means something went wrong and they aren't following standard procedures. I make the rolls blind. They can find out what happens when they exit jump and try to determine where they are. Besides, I get to enjoy the...

This is how I envision Traveller 5e to be. And that's not a bad thing ... just different.

First result in Google for me ...