Noob SWSE questions...

[rcavanah]

Hey there... I've already found a lot of info through these forums, you guys are super helpful.

Some friends and I decided to start an RPG group, and we settled on Star Wars Saga. Mostly because I had a copy of the original core rulebook back in the day, and really got into it, read it, made characters, but never actually got a chance to play it. I've also had every detail about Rebellion-era Star Wars embedded into my brain since childhood, so I'll probably make an ok GM (and I'm a writer, so I think I'll enjoy writing campaigns). But I digress...

My wife and I are creating some characters before the group comes over, just so we can have it down and help them through it.

So, a few questions... I'm using Tam's Character Sheet, and in the weapons section, I'm confused by two things.

- The "ATK" rating. Is this simply your base attack bonus plus the corresponding ability modifier (STR/DEX)? Just seemed too simple to be true... I assume other factors change it, just curious about what those might be.

- The "Crit" rating. Other than the basic idea that crits deal double damage, what is this stat relevant to? What alters this rating, and how does that change apply?

- One more thing, in the preconstructed stat blocks... What is "Grp?" Grapple?

I'm an RPG noob, despite learning about them through osmosis over the years... So your help is very much appreciated!

 

[wingsandsword]

- The "ATK" rating. Is this simply your base attack bonus plus the corresponding ability modifier (STR/DEX)? Just seemed too simple to be true... I assume other factors change it, just curious about what those might be.

"Atk" means attack, and when listed with a weapon or attack form, it's everything that counts for that attack. Your Base Attack Bonus, your STR or DEX bonus as appropriate, and any talents/feats/other bonuses that may affect that attack.

- The "Crit" rating. Other than the basic idea that crits deal double damage, what is this stat relevant to? What alters this rating, and how does that change apply?

Critical hits aren't affected by a stat, although they can be affected by talents and feats, and by weapon that have different critical hit values.

- One more thing, in the preconstructed stat blocks... What is "Grp?" Grapple?

Yes, "Grp" is a shorthand for grapple, or the total bonus you add to a d20 when making grapple checks.

 

[Patryn of Elvenshae]

Hey there... I've already found a lot of info through these forums, you guys are super helpful.

Wilkommen! I really, really like the Sage Edition SW system; I hope you guys have fun with it!

The "ATK" rating. Is this simply your base attack bonus plus the corresponding ability modifier (STR/DEX)? Just seemed too simple to be true... I assume other factors change it, just curious about what those might be.

That's largely it. There are other things that can modify it - like the Weapon Focus feat, but you'll know them when you see them.

The "Crit" rating. Other than the basic idea that crits deal double damage, what is this stat relevant to? What alters this rating, and how does that change apply?

Most of the time, Crit will just be x2. However, there's a high-level feat (Improved Critical, IIRC) that makes it x3. You might also find other abilities here or there which improve it further. So, on the off chance you get one of them, there's a space to write it down to remind you.

One more thing, in the preconstructed stat blocks... What is "Grp?" Grapple?

Man, if I had a dollar for every time this got asked, I'd be retired. In short, yes, everyone asks this, and yes, it's Grapple.

Enjoy!

 

[Steel_Wind]

Welcome to ENWorld!

That said -- if it's Star Wars: Saga Edition that you want to discuss? You've come to the wrong place. Or at least, not the best place where the discussion of SW:SE is the bread and butter of the forums and the main interest of the multitiudes who post here.

The best place to discuss that particular game to give you the feedback you want? The highest concentration of mature SW: SE players is on the Star Wars SE discussion forum over at D20 radio.

You can find those forums here: d20radio.com • View forum - Star Wars Saga Edition

Note - in order to post there, you will have to send an e-mail first to the Website Admin for authorization as the Spam bots have been nuking the place rather badly this week. Look for the stickie here on how to register and do that.

Don't get me wrong. This game is discussed here and ENWorld is Star Wars: SE friendly. But for the level of enthusiasm and interest you are are probably looking for? The D20 Radio Star Wars forums is where you want to be for that. It's also the home base for the Ennie award winning Order 66 Podcast -- a podcast which, I expect, is exactly what you want to be listening to in order to be up to speed on all things SW:SE.

 

[rcavanah]

OK, thanks for the info guys. Ha, that grapple stat is totally random.

And yeah, I actually checked out those forums and was planning to submit to register, but I'd found a few other answers here (and info while researching what game we wanted to play) and figured I'd see about getting a quick answer here. But thanks for the reference!