(Duplicate post in the SST forum)
I don't know if it's a self-inflicted condition or just the result of my player's gaming preferences, but I've become a tinkerer, especially with regards to sci-fi gaming. My players are fans of the B5 series, but prefer sci-fi that utilizes slug-throwers (at least for the humans) and are definitely drawn to the gritty side of things. Although I've tried military campaigns with them in the past, I've had better success if the players opt for the ex-military types rather than active duty soldiers.
So although I'd like to run an OGL sci-fi game for them, I don't think either B5 (I would pick up 2e) or SST, as written fits the bill. I was wondering how feasible would it be to merge the mechanics of the two into a single sci-fi game? Even if I only took classes from say, B5, but gear, feats, skills, and bugs/aliens from SST?
Just curious if anyone has tried this.
I'd like to be able to take the game in any direction the players wanted to go - exploration, ground combat, spaceship adventures, etc. I really like the way B5 handled spaceships (at least in the series) but also like the MI weaponry, power armor, and the truly alien enemies.
Opinions? If this is totally unfeasable, which game would you go with and why?
Thanks,
Azgulor
I don't know if it's a self-inflicted condition or just the result of my player's gaming preferences, but I've become a tinkerer, especially with regards to sci-fi gaming. My players are fans of the B5 series, but prefer sci-fi that utilizes slug-throwers (at least for the humans) and are definitely drawn to the gritty side of things. Although I've tried military campaigns with them in the past, I've had better success if the players opt for the ex-military types rather than active duty soldiers.
So although I'd like to run an OGL sci-fi game for them, I don't think either B5 (I would pick up 2e) or SST, as written fits the bill. I was wondering how feasible would it be to merge the mechanics of the two into a single sci-fi game? Even if I only took classes from say, B5, but gear, feats, skills, and bugs/aliens from SST?
Just curious if anyone has tried this.
I'd like to be able to take the game in any direction the players wanted to go - exploration, ground combat, spaceship adventures, etc. I really like the way B5 handled spaceships (at least in the series) but also like the MI weaponry, power armor, and the truly alien enemies.
Opinions? If this is totally unfeasable, which game would you go with and why?
Thanks,
Azgulor