Use the forums/website for additional info

[phavoc]

Matt,

We're already seeing questions about character generation process, ship combat, etc. The forums and the website are a great way to release official guides or more complete explanations of the rules and processes, as well as breakdowns of things like ship construction and especially ship combat. This would help all levels of players better understand the rules where there is ambiguity and guesswork built into them.

Can you look into doing something like this for the 2nd edition?

 

[MongooseMatt]

Bearing in mind that this is an RPG and 'official' rulings can sometimes be counter to creativity, we will always be on hand to discuss things!

 

[phavoc]

That's kind of side-stepping the issue isn't it? Players and ref's have always adapted rules to their own needs and interests, and probably always will.

However the point of purchasing a game is to get a defined set of rules that at least provide a baseline. And when your baseline has questions or ambiguity, don't you think it's a GOOD thing to help everyone understand the baseline? The rules aren't always very clear on the order or operation of things. And since the new CRB has hit the presses it's pretty much fixed (until errata) on how things work. People are already asking things about how ship combat works out.

And, to be honest, questions/clarifications posed by players don't always get answered (officially or by other players). One need not look any further than these forums to see that. The fewer questions that HAVE TO BE asked the better. Right?

 

[MongooseMatt]

Not really sidestepping - if you have a question, fire away!

 

[ShawnDriscoll]

These forums are for asking such questions players might have. As Matthew says, ask away. Prepare for different answers because this is an RPG.