Babylon 5 RPG preview!!!

[Alaric_Prympax]

I've been waiting for this since they made the announcement!! Just a little bit longer... oh yeah.

 

[Krug]

Re: Concerns

Does it bother anyone else that there are some major grammatical and spelling errors in this preview?--and that was only in 7 pages. For $45 I expect a professionally edited product.

Seeing huge, glaring errors always makes me uneasy about purchasing these kinds of books...but it certainly explains the "aggressive" Bab5 publishing schedule.

Yes it would bother me. Let Mongoose know!

 

[KenM]

Any thoughts on what timeline/kind of campaign you all might run? During the Shadow War? Pre-History? After the fall of Centari Prime? Earthforce? Rangers? Traders? Scouts? IPX?

I have an idea for a campign, you work for Garabaldi when he is head of Edgaar's company, he put's a team of specialists together (the PC's) to help check out all those black projects he had going. Lots of possiblites there.

 

[Corinth]

I am in love with B5 all over again. Thanks Mongoose!

 

[Green Knight]

Anyone mind posting the basic gist of what's on that pdf, for those of us who're computer deprived?

As for settings, if I had a chance to play I'd prefer a Rangers campaign post-B5. Though I DO like that Garibaldi idea a lot!

 

[Kesh]

It's been said on Mongoose's board, the main book will focus on the station and the timeline will be just prior to the first season of the show. Future books will expand the universe to include more locations, and cover each season of the show.

I'll be drooling for the Earthforce book and Psi Corp book.

 

[MojoGM]

I have an idea for a campaign, you work for Garabaldi when he is head of Edgaar's company, he put's a team of specialists together (the PC's) to help check out all those black projects he had going. Lots of possiblites there.

That is an excellent campaign idea. I think at first I will run one during the time of the series (all depends what kind of characters the players want), but that is an idea that WILL be used some time in the future. Thanks.

I've already started aquiring the soundtracks and thinking about editing a video tape of the space scenes to play during the game (or maybe at key moments, such as when a jump gate opens).

I'm also going to search for and download the various fonts (narn, centari) that are out there.

So, HOW LONG do we have to wait for this book?

 

[Mongoose_Matt]

I've already started aquiring the soundtracks and thinking about editing a video tape of the space scenes to play during the game (or maybe at key moments, such as when a jump gate opens).

This is a great idea and similar to what we messed around with during the game's development. If you have a DVD capable laptop, the Tech Files on the new season DVDs are awesome. Players see a Sharlin cruiser? Play the 10 second tech file. Plays enter Blue Sector? Play the 10 second tech file. The female computer voice and format of the tech files really add to the atmosphere!

 

[MojoGM]

This is a great idea and similar to what we messed around with during the game's development. If you have a DVD capable laptop, the Tech Files on the new season DVDs are awesome. Players see a Sharlin cruiser? Play the 10 second tech file. Plays enter Blue Sector? Play the 10 second tech file. The female computer voice and format of the tech files really add to the atmosphere!

I already have seasons 1 and 2, and will be getting the rest as soon as they come out.

I've only watched the episodes, not any of the extra materials, so I was unaware of the tech files. That's very cool.

 

[Psion]

The preview says:
For this reason, there are no Shadows, Rangers, White Stars and Interstellar Alliances in this rulebook,

Rangers got the shaft!