New Dragonstar game... any advice?

[Eye Tyrant]

I have a group that seems interested in starting a DS game and I was curious as to anyones ideas/advice...

Details:

Not many really... I want to start with about 3rd-5th level PCs. The group interested however, is into an Epic Level frame of mind right now. They seem to be used to this style of play. I however prefer a more scaled back version in my games. Also, none have ever played (nor have I ran) a DS game before. Any thoughts?

 

[trancejeremy]

Well, the obvious thing, is that it's deadlier than regular D&D, because the weapon damages are much higher (especially blaster weapons). So take it easy on your players (in terms of opposition) until you get a handle of things.

Though that's less of a problem as characters get higher levels.

 

[Mustrum_Ridcully]

If you want your NPCs beeing a real threat, you have two options:
They must win the Initiative (Improved Initiative is a must), and use blasters.
Or:
Or they must rely on melee combat (quickly advance to melee range), and use trips and similar methods to hold them down.
This doesn`t work if your characters focus on melee themselves, but it can throw them off-balance, if they concentrated on ranged weapons.

Well, in my game i toned down the weapon damage, though it is still better as the one of melee weapons...

 

[blaster219]

I agree, it took one party wipeout before the players learned the value of team tactics and cover.

Well, the obvious thing, is that it's deadlier than regular D&D, because the weapon damages are much higher (especially blaster weapons). So take it easy on your players (in terms of opposition) until you get a handle of things.

 

[Eye Tyrant]

Thanks guys... and if there are any other comments please let me hear 'em!

 

[Neo]

Visit my site (link in sig) and click on the downloads page if you want to be able to download a mass of free Dragonstar related rules, Prestige classes, weapons, equipment, armours and species.

 

[Mystic Eye]

Get Raw Recruits for Dragonstar. It is a 160 page adventure source book for Dragonstar characters 1st - 6th (maybe even 7th) level. It has all you need as long as you have all the main DS books for play. Check the link out below.

http://mysticeyegames.com/Dragonstar.html