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<blockquote data-quote="Guardians Of Order" data-source="post: 165501" data-attributes="member: 4350">Silver Age Sentinels FAQ (Tri-Stat/d20)Silver Age Sentinels Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Updated 22 April 2002 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. General Questions &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 1. What is Silver Age Sentinels? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 2. What are the product codes? Prices? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 3. When will the books be released? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 4. What is the difference between the &quot;Deluxe Limited&quot; and &quot;Standard&quot; Editions? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 5. How does Silver Age Sentinels differ from Big Eyes, Small Mouth? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 6. Does the &quot;Silver Age&quot; mean the book is set in the 1950s-60s? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 7. Do I have to use the Empire City Setting to play? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 8. Can Silver Age Sentinels be used for role-playing campaigns that do not feature&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; superheroes? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 9. How will the game be supported? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 10. Are there any fan sites for Silver Age Sentinels yet? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; B. d20 Edition Questions &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 1. Why is Guardians Of Order doing d20? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 2. Does this mean you’ll cancel the Tri-Stat Edition? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 3. What if I don’t like the d20 system (or Tri-Stat System)? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 4. Will the d20 Edition have character classes? Feats? Skills? Levels? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 5. Does the d20 Edition use d20 Modern? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 6. Will there be conversion notes? How easily can I convert from d20 to Tri-Stat? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 7. How will you support the d20 Edition? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 8. Does this mean I’ll be buying books with extra material for the system I won’t be&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; using? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 9. I thought Green Ronin was doing the d20 superhero game? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A. General Questions &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 1. What is Silver Age Sentinels? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Silver Age Sentinels is a new role-playing game system for the superhero genre and&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; beyond from Guardians Of Order! The game will be released for two separate&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; systems: Tri-Stat and d20. Silver Age Sentinels invokes the themes and ideals of the&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Silver Age of comics placed in a modern context, and contains everything you need to&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; play the entire range of superhuman power levels in your adventures -- from street&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; vigilantes to spandex-clad heroes to galactic entities! Silver Age Sentinels also&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; includes: an exhaustive add-on mechanic for superpowers, the complete world setting&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; of Empire City, a quick play character generation option (Tri-Stat only), new character&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; classes and skills (for d20), dozens of sample characters, and a template-driven&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; vehicle and weapon creation system. Guidelines for converting between d20 and&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Tri-Stat are also included in the d20 Edition. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 2. What are the product codes? Prices? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The Deluxe Limited Edition (Tri-Stat) is GUA13-001. $39.95 USD/$59.95 CAN. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The Standard Edition (Tri-Stat) is GUA13-002. $29.95 USD/$44.95 CAN. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The d20 Edition is GUA13-201. $34.95 USD/$52.95 CAN. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 3. When will the books be released? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The Deluxe Limited Edition (Tri-Stat) will launch during a world-wide release weekend:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 20-21 July 2002. We are offering special &quot;sneak-peek availability&quot; at the Origins&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Game Fair (4-7 July 2002) in Columbus, Ohio. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The d20 Edition will premiere in August 2002. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The Standard Edition (Tri-Stat) will be available once the Deluxe Limited Edition has&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; sold through its print run. Projected release month is October 2002. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 4. What is the difference between the &quot;Deluxe Limited&quot; and &quot;Standard&quot; Editions? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The Deluxe Limited Edition will be printed in full-colour throughout, on premium&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; glossy paper, with a hardcover binding. There will only be one printing of this edition,&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; and once it is sold out, Silver Age Sentinels will never be available in this format&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; again. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The Standard Edition will be identical to the Deluxe Edition in all respects, except it&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; will be printed in black and white, on standard paper stock, with a softcover binding.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The Standard Edition will replace the Deluxe Edition (once it is sold out) and be kept&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; in print for years. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The d20 Edition will be printed in black and white, on standard paper stock, but will&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; include a hardcover binding. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 5. How does the Silver Age Sentinels system differ from the Big Eyes, Small Mouth&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; system? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The biggest difference is scale: Silver Age Sentinels uses 10-sided dice (d10 Tri-Stat)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; while Big Eyes, Small Mouth uses 6-sided dice (d6 Tri-Stat). Change from d6 to d10&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; allows Silver Age Sentinels to expand the range of superhuman power levels&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; necessary for a superhero game. The game mechanics are very similar, but d10&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; offers more dice combinations. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Additionally, Silver Age Sentinels features a customization option for Attributes called&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Power Modifier Values. This addition helps differentiate multiple characters with the&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; same powers (like Teleportation or Mind Control), making each player’s character&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; distinct and unique. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The two games will be compatible for those who want to convert between systems.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; There are some other minor rule changes as well, but those are the two major&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; differences. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 6. Does the &quot;Silver Age&quot; mean the book is set in the 1950s-60s? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; No. We use the term &quot;Silver Age&quot; to evoke the themes and ideals, rather than time&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; period, of that comic era. We have wrapped these ideals (such as heroism,&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; teamwork, good versus evil, etc.) in a framework of guidelines and suggestions for&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; players and GMs. The Empire City campaign world included in the core book recounts&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; global history up until the current day for the setting -- January 1, 2001. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 7. Do I have to use the Empire City Setting to play? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; No. Empire City can be used as the backdrop for your campaign as presented, or as&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; an example of how to create your own setting. Since Silver Age Sentinels covers the&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; entire range of superhuman abilities from sidekick to galactic entity, you can also use&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; the rules to simulate your favourite comic book universe. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 8. Can Silver Age Sentinels be used for role-playing campaigns that do not feature&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; superheroes? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Absolutely! The flesh we are wrapping around the game system skeleton details the&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; superhero genre, but the core rules are perfect for an immense range of campaign&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; types, including: far-future Earth, high-fantasy, World War II, modern-day urban&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; darkness, near-future fascist America, Gold Age pulp, Victorian steampunk, and many&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; others. If you are looking for a great universal, multi-genre game engine, Silver Age&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Sentinels may be exactly what you want. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 9. How will the game be supported? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Guardians Of Order has an aggressive supplement release schedule for the game&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; that features at least one new product every month for the first year. This includes:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; fast play rules, character record books, Game Master’s screen, NPC books, adventure&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; modules, hero’s almanac, villain’s almanac, and other products that will be&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; announced later. Additionally, our website will host special features and contests&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; regularly to support the line. We have set up a mailing list and message board&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; (including a shared world board for Empire City) to foster a player network as well. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 10. Are there any fan sites for Silver Age Sentinels yet? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Yes, there are, with more popping up regularly. Some sample sites include:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <a href="http://www.sascharacters.com;" target="_blank">www.sascharacters.com;</a> hometown.aol.com/libertycitynj/;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <a href="http://www.geocities.com/elmo4266/SAScharlist.html." target="_blank">www.geocities.com/elmo4266/SAScharlist.html.</a> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; B. d20 Edition Questions &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 1. Why is Guardians Of Order doing d20? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Although Tri-Stat has been Guardians Of Order’s system of choice since our inception&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; five years ago, we recognize that a large community of gamers would also like to play&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; a superhero campaign using the d20 mechanic. Silver Age Sentinel’s point-based&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; power creation system fits perfectly with d20, and helps players create characters of&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; any ability level. The d20 Edition will be compatible with the wide range of other d20&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; products. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 2. Does this mean you’ll cancel the Tri-Stat Edition? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; No. The Tri-Stat player network is vast and dedicated, and we will support Tri-Stat for&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; many years to come. Tri-Stat and d20 Silver Age Sentinels will co-exist. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 3. What if I don’t like the d20 system (or Tri-Stat System)? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Since the core rulebooks will be separate, you only need to purchase the one that&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; interests you. If you like Tri-Stat and d20, you might want to pick up both. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 4. Will the d20 Edition have character classes? Feats? Skills? Levels? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Naturally, we needed to make some change to the core d20 elements to mesh with&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; the superhero genre. Silver Age Sentinels will feature character classes, skills, and&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; levels, although the application of those elements will differ slightly from other d20&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; games. Feats have been subsumed by the more expansive power-creation rules. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; In short, d20 Silver Age Sentinels will be very familiar and comfortable for d20&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; players, but will offer adaptations appropriate for a superhero RPG. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 5. Does the d20 Edition use d20 Modern? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; No. Silver Age Sentinels will debut before d20 Modern, and is based on the Open&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Gaming License version 1.0. This is the same version that all current d20 products&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; use. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 6. Will there be conversion notes? How easily can I convert between d20 and Tri-Stat?&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Converting between d20 and Tri-Stat is exceptionally easy, and full guidelines will be&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; provided. Since the power-creation rules are virtually the same for both systems, the&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; main thrust of the conversion is Stats/Character Abilities and combat-related&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; mechanics. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 7. How will you support the d20 Edition? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Most Silver Age Sentinels supplements will be dual system, with support for both d20&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; and Tri-Stat. The systems work together elegantly, which allows us to provide for all&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; customers. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 8. Does this mean I’ll be buying books with extra material for the system I won’t be&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; using? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; There will be minimal rules and text that apply to only one system. Silver Age&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Sentinels is a rules-light game, and consequently the majority of the text in&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; supplements is not system specific. Including support for both d20 and Tri-Stat will&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; increase the word count/page count only slightly. Everybody wins with this&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; presentation. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 9. I thought Green Ronin was doing the d20 superhero game? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Yes, Green Ronin is also publishing a d20 superhero game (in Fall 2002) called&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Mutants and Masterminds. Steve Kenson, who contributed to Silver Age Sentinels as&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; well, is the line developer and primary writer for that game. Although Silver Age&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Sentinels and Mutants and Masterminds are not directly related products, they will be&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; compatible through the d20 system. See <a href="http://www.greenronin.com" target="_blank">www.greenronin.com</a> for more information.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Guardians Of Order, post: 165501, member: 4350"] [b]Silver Age Sentinels FAQ (Tri-Stat/d20)[/b] Silver Age Sentinels Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Updated 22 April 2002 A. General Questions 1. What is Silver Age Sentinels? 2. What are the product codes? Prices? 3. When will the books be released? 4. What is the difference between the "Deluxe Limited" and "Standard" Editions? 5. How does Silver Age Sentinels differ from Big Eyes, Small Mouth? 6. Does the "Silver Age" mean the book is set in the 1950s-60s? 7. Do I have to use the Empire City Setting to play? 8. Can Silver Age Sentinels be used for role-playing campaigns that do not feature superheroes? 9. How will the game be supported? 10. Are there any fan sites for Silver Age Sentinels yet? B. d20 Edition Questions 1. Why is Guardians Of Order doing d20? 2. Does this mean you’ll cancel the Tri-Stat Edition? 3. What if I don’t like the d20 system (or Tri-Stat System)? 4. Will the d20 Edition have character classes? Feats? Skills? Levels? 5. Does the d20 Edition use d20 Modern? 6. Will there be conversion notes? How easily can I convert from d20 to Tri-Stat? 7. How will you support the d20 Edition? 8. Does this mean I’ll be buying books with extra material for the system I won’t be using? 9. I thought Green Ronin was doing the d20 superhero game? A. General Questions 1. What is Silver Age Sentinels? Silver Age Sentinels is a new role-playing game system for the superhero genre and beyond from Guardians Of Order! The game will be released for two separate systems: Tri-Stat and d20. Silver Age Sentinels invokes the themes and ideals of the Silver Age of comics placed in a modern context, and contains everything you need to play the entire range of superhuman power levels in your adventures -- from street vigilantes to spandex-clad heroes to galactic entities! Silver Age Sentinels also includes: an exhaustive add-on mechanic for superpowers, the complete world setting of Empire City, a quick play character generation option (Tri-Stat only), new character classes and skills (for d20), dozens of sample characters, and a template-driven vehicle and weapon creation system. Guidelines for converting between d20 and Tri-Stat are also included in the d20 Edition. 2. What are the product codes? Prices? The Deluxe Limited Edition (Tri-Stat) is GUA13-001. $39.95 USD/$59.95 CAN. The Standard Edition (Tri-Stat) is GUA13-002. $29.95 USD/$44.95 CAN. The d20 Edition is GUA13-201. $34.95 USD/$52.95 CAN. 3. When will the books be released? The Deluxe Limited Edition (Tri-Stat) will launch during a world-wide release weekend: 20-21 July 2002. We are offering special "sneak-peek availability" at the Origins Game Fair (4-7 July 2002) in Columbus, Ohio. The d20 Edition will premiere in August 2002. The Standard Edition (Tri-Stat) will be available once the Deluxe Limited Edition has sold through its print run. Projected release month is October 2002. 4. What is the difference between the "Deluxe Limited" and "Standard" Editions? The Deluxe Limited Edition will be printed in full-colour throughout, on premium glossy paper, with a hardcover binding. There will only be one printing of this edition, and once it is sold out, Silver Age Sentinels will never be available in this format again. The Standard Edition will be identical to the Deluxe Edition in all respects, except it will be printed in black and white, on standard paper stock, with a softcover binding. The Standard Edition will replace the Deluxe Edition (once it is sold out) and be kept in print for years. The d20 Edition will be printed in black and white, on standard paper stock, but will include a hardcover binding. 5. How does the Silver Age Sentinels system differ from the Big Eyes, Small Mouth system? The biggest difference is scale: Silver Age Sentinels uses 10-sided dice (d10 Tri-Stat) while Big Eyes, Small Mouth uses 6-sided dice (d6 Tri-Stat). Change from d6 to d10 allows Silver Age Sentinels to expand the range of superhuman power levels necessary for a superhero game. The game mechanics are very similar, but d10 offers more dice combinations. Additionally, Silver Age Sentinels features a customization option for Attributes called Power Modifier Values. This addition helps differentiate multiple characters with the same powers (like Teleportation or Mind Control), making each player’s character distinct and unique. The two games will be compatible for those who want to convert between systems. There are some other minor rule changes as well, but those are the two major differences. 6. Does the "Silver Age" mean the book is set in the 1950s-60s? No. We use the term "Silver Age" to evoke the themes and ideals, rather than time period, of that comic era. We have wrapped these ideals (such as heroism, teamwork, good versus evil, etc.) in a framework of guidelines and suggestions for players and GMs. The Empire City campaign world included in the core book recounts global history up until the current day for the setting -- January 1, 2001. 7. Do I have to use the Empire City Setting to play? No. Empire City can be used as the backdrop for your campaign as presented, or as an example of how to create your own setting. Since Silver Age Sentinels covers the entire range of superhuman abilities from sidekick to galactic entity, you can also use the rules to simulate your favourite comic book universe. 8. Can Silver Age Sentinels be used for role-playing campaigns that do not feature superheroes? Absolutely! The flesh we are wrapping around the game system skeleton details the superhero genre, but the core rules are perfect for an immense range of campaign types, including: far-future Earth, high-fantasy, World War II, modern-day urban darkness, near-future fascist America, Gold Age pulp, Victorian steampunk, and many others. If you are looking for a great universal, multi-genre game engine, Silver Age Sentinels may be exactly what you want. 9. How will the game be supported? Guardians Of Order has an aggressive supplement release schedule for the game that features at least one new product every month for the first year. This includes: fast play rules, character record books, Game Master’s screen, NPC books, adventure modules, hero’s almanac, villain’s almanac, and other products that will be announced later. Additionally, our website will host special features and contests regularly to support the line. We have set up a mailing list and message board (including a shared world board for Empire City) to foster a player network as well. 10. Are there any fan sites for Silver Age Sentinels yet? Yes, there are, with more popping up regularly. Some sample sites include: [url]www.sascharacters.com;[/url] hometown.aol.com/libertycitynj/; [url]www.geocities.com/elmo4266/SAScharlist.html.[/url] B. d20 Edition Questions 1. Why is Guardians Of Order doing d20? Although Tri-Stat has been Guardians Of Order’s system of choice since our inception five years ago, we recognize that a large community of gamers would also like to play a superhero campaign using the d20 mechanic. Silver Age Sentinel’s point-based power creation system fits perfectly with d20, and helps players create characters of any ability level. The d20 Edition will be compatible with the wide range of other d20 products. 2. Does this mean you’ll cancel the Tri-Stat Edition? No. The Tri-Stat player network is vast and dedicated, and we will support Tri-Stat for many years to come. Tri-Stat and d20 Silver Age Sentinels will co-exist. 3. What if I don’t like the d20 system (or Tri-Stat System)? Since the core rulebooks will be separate, you only need to purchase the one that interests you. If you like Tri-Stat and d20, you might want to pick up both. 4. Will the d20 Edition have character classes? Feats? Skills? Levels? Naturally, we needed to make some change to the core d20 elements to mesh with the superhero genre. Silver Age Sentinels will feature character classes, skills, and levels, although the application of those elements will differ slightly from other d20 games. Feats have been subsumed by the more expansive power-creation rules. In short, d20 Silver Age Sentinels will be very familiar and comfortable for d20 players, but will offer adaptations appropriate for a superhero RPG. 5. Does the d20 Edition use d20 Modern? No. Silver Age Sentinels will debut before d20 Modern, and is based on the Open Gaming License version 1.0. This is the same version that all current d20 products use. 6. Will there be conversion notes? How easily can I convert between d20 and Tri-Stat? Converting between d20 and Tri-Stat is exceptionally easy, and full guidelines will be provided. Since the power-creation rules are virtually the same for both systems, the main thrust of the conversion is Stats/Character Abilities and combat-related mechanics. 7. How will you support the d20 Edition? Most Silver Age Sentinels supplements will be dual system, with support for both d20 and Tri-Stat. The systems work together elegantly, which allows us to provide for all customers. 8. Does this mean I’ll be buying books with extra material for the system I won’t be using? There will be minimal rules and text that apply to only one system. Silver Age Sentinels is a rules-light game, and consequently the majority of the text in supplements is not system specific. Including support for both d20 and Tri-Stat will increase the word count/page count only slightly. Everybody wins with this presentation. 9. I thought Green Ronin was doing the d20 superhero game? Yes, Green Ronin is also publishing a d20 superhero game (in Fall 2002) called Mutants and Masterminds. Steve Kenson, who contributed to Silver Age Sentinels as well, is the line developer and primary writer for that game. Although Silver Age Sentinels and Mutants and Masterminds are not directly related products, they will be compatible through the d20 system. See [url]www.greenronin.com[/url] for more information. [/QUOTE]

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