Recent content by Tom Kalbfus

Now for Starships: Scout/Courier Purchase DC 53 CR 14XP 38,400 Colossal Vehicle Init -2 Perception +1 AC 15, Touch 1, Flat-footed 14hp 278 (15d20+120) Fort +13, Ref +3, Will +6 Acceleration 5 squares/cubes per round 2.1-Gs acceleration 1 hardpoint Attack Double-linked rail cannon +13/+8/+3...

The Charismatic Hero This character is the charmer and the mind manipulator, instead of specializing in reading one's emotions as the Dedicated Hero does, the Charismatic Hero manipulates them, a celebrity, singer, actor, or other performer or entertainer is often a Charismatic Hero. Ability The...

The Dedicated Hero The Dedicated Hero is one who's profession demands strong willpower, a knight, a member of the clergy, someone who has sworn an oath and intends to keep it, that is a Dedicated Hero. Ability The most important Ability for the Dedicated Hero is Wisdom, all others are fairly...

The Smart Hero This is the "Geek" of the setting, he is the scientist, the engineer, the Doctor, the technical expert, and is also "Mr Fix-it" on many occasions, his chief talent is his use and knowledge of technology which is ever so important in a space opera setting. Ability The most...

The Tough Hero Tough Heroes are the Defensive Warriors of this Space Opera, their talent is to defend a fixed position or to act as a body guard or an enforcer. Typically a police officer or beat cop is a Tough hero, as is a gangster or thug. Ability The Key ability for the Tough Hero is...

The Fast Hero The Fast Hero is the marksman, the stealthy warrior, the rogue of this setting, he depends of stealth, swiftness, and surprise to get the better of his opponents. Ability The most important ability score for the Fast Hero is Dexterity, this is often aided by intelligence as he...

I'll start with character classes. This Space Opera setting uses the D20 Modern character classes, but modified with Pathfinder traits. The first being the character advancement tables. There are three rates of advancement Slow Medium and Fast, with a feat being gained at every odd level, humans...

This conversion combines three game systems into one here is the explanation: I start with the D20 Modern character classes: The Strong Hero (Strength) 1d10 + Con modifier/level hit points The Fast Hero (Dexterity) 1d8 + Con modifier/level hit points The Touch Hero (Constitution) 1d12 + Con...