Examples of examples?

[OrdosMalleus]

Hi all,

I'm working on getting up to speed on Traveller, specifically 2e, and was wondering if there any good online resources for rules examples or explanations? I would say the lack of examples is the greatest weakness of the core book. I've watched Seth Skorkowsy's excellent video series but that is more of an overview of the game. Specifically I'm trying to get comfortable with combat types: personal, space, and vehicular. Thanks!

 

[Condottiere]

I mentioned this around the time of the last publication, and was informed that it was taken in cognition; which I'll assume means that there should be more examples in the next publication.

 

[OrdosMalleus]

I mentioned this around the time of the last publication, and was informed that it was taken in cognition; which I'll assume means that there should be more examples in the next publication.

The next printing you mean? I guess that's something. Someone with a good grasp of the rules and a YouTube channel could get a few eyeballs by posting some "101" videos in the meantime. Maybe even something official from Team 'Goose.

 

[MongooseMatt]

Well, as it happens, we are indeed looking to ramp up our videos this year. What would everyone like to see in terms of 'Traveller 101'?

 

[OrdosMalleus]

Well, as it happens, we are indeed looking to ramp up our videos this year. What would everyone like to see in terms of 'Traveller 101'?

I would first break it down like the chapters in the core book: PC generation, Skills, Combat, etc. Lay out each set of rules, give simple examples for specific mechanics, then move into a more comprehensive walk-through of the whole process. For example:

• "Let's make a character from start to finish."
• "Let's run through sample combats using the various rules. (melee, unarmed, ranged, armor, Zero-G, etc.)"
• "Let's use an assortment of skills in a sample situation players may find their characters in."
• "Let's have a vehicular chase and combat."
• "Let's have a spaceship fight."
• "Let's use some psionics!"
• "Let's make some trade deals."
• "Let's build a subsector!"