Alternate character development rules?

[amertes]

Hello everyone,
I just picked up MGT and I like what I see, and I am anxiously awaiting some more setting information sense I've never played Traveller before. As a side note, are there any recommended websites for Traveller setting material?

The main reason I'm posting is to ask if anyone has used alternate character development rules. As posted, characters can skill ranks based on their skill total + new level desired. This is okay, but has anyone used the conventional experience point structure for increasing skills and attributes? I like the idea of characters improving attributes as well as being able to improve skills. Any suggestions?

 

[SSWarlock]

amertes, just do a Google search for "traveller webring" and enjoy all the material that's been accumulating for almost 4 decades. Freelance Traveller is one of my favorites and there's also a number of online stores like Far Futures (Marc Miller's own site).

 

[serene_muse]

Introduction to The Traveller Adventure - Traveller Introduction
Foundational Description of Traveller

are both good introductory entries for setting and feel. The Traveller Wiki is likely the best for following that up by learning in bits, clicking on related articles as you go.

 

[AKAmra]

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