Pyramid Review
Rebellion Era Sourcebook (for the Star Wars RPG)
Published by Wizards of the Coast
Designed by Bill Slavicsek, Steve Miller, and Owen K.C. Stephens
Illustrated by Drew Struzan, D. Alexander Gregory, Adi Granov, Joe Corroney, Randy Post, Lee Bermejo, Lucasfilm Ltd.
Edited by Bill Slavicsek
160 color page hardcover; $29.95
The Rebellion Era Sourcebook is the much-awaited sourcebook detailing the classic setting for Wizards of the Coast's Star Wars Roleplaying Game. While the book bears little similarity to the description given on the Wizards of the Coast Web site, it is still a fabulous resource for those wanting to play in the setting originally portrayed in the movies.
The book breaks down the Rebellion Era into five chapters: one for each of the movies in the core trilogy, as well as a chapter for each of the spaces between movies. Each of the chapters covering movies provide updated statistics for the characters in terms of where they are in the timeline. Interspersed throughout the book are examples of how to use these various elements in an ongoing campaign with the intention being that the players can roughly parallel the course of the movies. The information is presented in the form of a series of essays, each essay covering an aspect of the timeline.
For example Chapter One: A New Hope contains sections on "The End of the Senate," "The Death Star: An Overview," and "Defenders of the Alliance: X-Wing Pilots." Also, in addition to describing . . .
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Article publication date: November 9, 2001
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