Starfinder Starfinder compared to 5e

[daddystabz]

How does Starfinder compare to D&D 5e in terms of complexity/crunch? How easy is it to run compared to D&D 5e? Which do you like to run more and which do you prefer to play?

 

[gamerprinter]

5e is less crunchy by far, but I don't play 5e, and do play Starfinder...

 

[Ralif Redhammer]

Starfinder is less complicated than Pathfinder, but definitely more than D&D5e. While it moved in the direction of simplification, I know I certainly would've preferred it go farther than it did.

That being said, it's got a heck of a cool setting. For me, I think that's the real appeal. Wizards, androids, pulse rifles, undead space pirates all together make for some pretty awesome adventures.

 

[gamerprinter]

Starfinder is less complicated than Pathfinder, but definitely more than D&D5e. While it moved in the direction of simplification, I know I certainly would've preferred it go farther than it did.

That being said, it's got a heck of a cool setting. For me, I think that's the real appeal. Wizards, androids, pulse rifles, undead space pirates all together make for some pretty awesome adventures.

Not me, I don't want nor need a simpler game.