Things We Do Not Love About B5 RPG (please get involved!)

[Turloigh]

One thing might be to separate out the Season 1 Fact Book from the rules to my mind; Yes, it would be an extra book to buy, but it would keep the season by season stuff in one lump of resource (ie my book shelf). It would also allow for a much expanded main rules book with the extra OGL stuff in it and expanded coverage of foor plans and the like for the station (hint hint).

I agree wholeheartedly, this is a very good idea!
(And I like your signature too, btw. Once you've been in Serenity, you never leave...)

 

[lastbesthope]

I'm sure I heard the new version is going to be OGL (No PHB required)

LBH

 

[Turloigh]

I'm sure I heard the new version is going to be OGL (No PHB required)
LBH

Yes you have - in this very thread, actually (page 2).
LBH, I think I begin to understand how you ever became Cosmic Mongoose - either by stating the obvious, or by repeating what everyone already knows?... :wink:
(No offense, just kidding.)

 

[lastbesthope]

That and by being one of, if no the, resident B5 experts and amateur rules lawyer.

LBH

 

[Babylon 5 Aide]

One of my biggest faults is in the editing. I want to pay for a well thought out and written product, and I have numerous errors that I see as I read through the book at any time. Not that I am the greatest, I in fact depend on spell / grammer check all the time - But I am not an editor or a publisher.

Space combat is iffy at best. I would like to see a good system and also a good conversion that doesn't require calculus to interact with B5 Call to Arms.

I love the game, and aside from Stargate it is my favorite setting without fail - and I love the support that Mongoose has done for it. I was afraid that only a few books would come out and have been very pleased that isn't the case. All in all, thanks for a good game lets just polish it a little and it will stand as one of the best I think.

 

[lastbesthope]

Space combat is iffy at best. I would like to see a good system and also a good conversion that doesn't require calculus to interact with B5 Call to Arms.

A new Space Combat rules set was in the works, whether they wrap it up into the new edition who can say?

LBH

 

[Babylon 5 Aide]

I saw that before, just wanted to post my own thoughts so that it wasn't a single voice calling out in the night

 

[KaosDevice]

I saw that before, just wanted to post my own thoughts so that it wasn't a single voice calling out in the night

So..not alll alone in the night...(said in Boxlietner voice)

:wink:

 

[lastbesthope]

So..not alll alone in the night...(said in Boxlietner voice)

:wink:

You forgot the dramatic pause :lol:

LBH

 

[Barbara]

any news on the revised edition, like date/time?

 

[Aramanthus]

I've wanted independence from 3rd and 3.5 since the beginning.

 

[lastbesthope]

Some of the playtesters may or may not be hearing rumblings of a 2nd edition. But AFAIK nothing is on paper yet.

LBH

 

[Barbara]

But AFAIK nothing is on paper yet.

But what about on computer?

 

[Neo]

Some of the playtesters may or may not be hearing rumblings of a 2nd edition. But AFAIK nothing is on paper yet.

LBH

<whistles innocently>..... :wink:

 

[lastbesthope]

When I said paper I meant soft and hard copy.

<whistles innocently>..... :wink:

Something you want to share with the group Neo? :lol:

LBH

 

[Neo]

When I said paper I meant soft and hard copy.

<whistles innocently>..... :wink:

Something you want to share with the group Neo? :lol:

LBH

<NDA>I couldnt possibly comment... early days and all that...</NDA>

 

[Barbara]

Could someone a bit closer, please apply some physical pressure to Neo to get him to open up.

 

[lastbesthope]

(Digs around for his long range hammer!)

LBH

 

[Barbara]

The problem is that the person who was running the Rangers game, refuses to play or run a game of B5 until the Telepaths save DC/saves are fixed( :?: )

 

[Chobbly]

The problem is that the person who was running the Rangers game, refuses to play or run a game of B5 until the Telepaths save DC/saves are fixed( :?: )

Well, in a bid to make myself look really stupid and ask a really stupid question (look, someone had to) - what's wrong with a house rule?

If your GM thinks the save DC's are too low, there is nothing wrong with increasing them for your game. If your GM wants to have a version of 'flat-footed' for telepathic abilities, then thats fine as well. Or, if your GM forces you to use your base willpower save (rather than including wisdom bonus, etc) if a telepathic attack/use is not anticipated, then that is fine too.

If the save DC's and saves don't feel right to your group then why not just tweak them?


Chobbly