There have been many versions of Traveller over the last four decades. Traveller5 is the current version from original creator Marc Miller, and this reprint includes errata and other upgrades, as well as a new format consisting of three hardcover books. It's already funded, with a month to go.
Traveller launched in 1977, and is the quintessential, original space RPG. Over the years, versions have included Traveller, MegaTraveller, a GURPS version, a d20 version, a (currently still supported) version from Mongoose Publishing, and several more. In fact, a review of Traveller, back in 1980 in Ares Magazine, said "This game starts off where Dungeons & Dragons left off, but, if there is any justice, will end up being more popular than that venerable relic. For one thing, the Traveller rules are fairly consistent (moreso than is usual for such games). For another, unlike the first generation of role-playing games, this one requires no referee or gamesmaster. Somewhat complex. Variable playing time." A little harsh on D&D at the time, and somewhat inccurate - Traveller does, indeed, have a GM - but Traveller has had some very popular booms.
This reprint of the 5th Edition of Traveller includes three hardcover books: Characters and Combat, Starships, and Worlds and Adventures. Each is in the region of 300 pages, and they come in a slip case. Yours for $100! Or $30 as PDFs.
There's also a set of five adventures, a bunch of ship, world, weapon, etc. cards, deck plans, and more.
You can find it here on Kickstarter.
Traveller launched in 1977, and is the quintessential, original space RPG. Over the years, versions have included Traveller, MegaTraveller, a GURPS version, a d20 version, a (currently still supported) version from Mongoose Publishing, and several more. In fact, a review of Traveller, back in 1980 in Ares Magazine, said "This game starts off where Dungeons & Dragons left off, but, if there is any justice, will end up being more popular than that venerable relic. For one thing, the Traveller rules are fairly consistent (moreso than is usual for such games). For another, unlike the first generation of role-playing games, this one requires no referee or gamesmaster. Somewhat complex. Variable playing time." A little harsh on D&D at the time, and somewhat inccurate - Traveller does, indeed, have a GM - but Traveller has had some very popular booms.
This reprint of the 5th Edition of Traveller includes three hardcover books: Characters and Combat, Starships, and Worlds and Adventures. Each is in the region of 300 pages, and they come in a slip case. Yours for $100! Or $30 as PDFs.
There's also a set of five adventures, a bunch of ship, world, weapon, etc. cards, deck plans, and more.
You can find it here on Kickstarter.
along with its own magazine being relevant and staying in business...current Ares magazine and website aren’t the same company from back then.
