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Rogue Trader General Disscussion

Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 12:46 pm
by Aaron
OK, I have a copy of RT here and an idea for a game. Any takers?

The system is considerably simplified from DH, with universal BS's and WS's and access to higher level kit off the bat (carapace armour, hellguns etc)

Re: Rogue Trader?

Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 2:00 pm
by Deepcrush
We can't keep up with the RPs we have now. Should we really be adding in new ones?

Re: Rogue Trader?

Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 2:37 pm
by Aaron
Dunno. Really just gauging interest at this point.

Re: Rogue Trader?

Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 2:38 pm
by Tsukiyumi
Is this the ship-based one?

Re: Rogue Trader?

Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 2:49 pm
by Aaron
Yeah, it includes ship combat and stuff as well as elements from DH. More freedom (imo) to do what you want without having the big I looking over your shoulder.

Re: Rogue Trader?

Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 3:02 pm
by Tsukiyumi
Interesting. Sounds like it could be great.

We can be Space Pirates! :pirate:

Re: Rogue Trader?

Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 3:04 pm
by Mikey
I agree with Deep, though if we're talking about shelving one (or more) in favor of this, I'm game. Is it just called Rogue Trader after the 40k first ed., or are the PC's really part of a rogue trader crew?
Cpl Kendall wrote:The system is considerably simplified from DH,
I like that part.
Cpl Kendall wrote:with universal BS's and WS's
You mean, like TT where all humans have the same stats?

Re: Rogue Trader?

Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 3:09 pm
by Aaron
Aye, we could. The ships aren't restricted to freighters, there are rules for the Sword class frigate (Imperial Navy) as well as a couple corsair light cruisers.
You mean, like TT where all humans have the same stats?
No, instead of having SP, Las, Primitive etc classes for weapons you have a "universal" skill which means if you have an autogun and kill a guy with a hellgun, you can pick up the hellgun and use it without penalty. Some things aren't covered, like Exotics.

You also get a "specialty", so if you want to specialize in SP guns then you can, it gives you +10 to BS checks with that class. Though SP guns are not the hot poop they are in DH.

I agree with Deep, though if we're talking about shelving one (or more) in favor of this, I'm game. Is it just called Rogue Trader after the 40k first ed., or are the PC's really part of a rogue trader crew?
You are part of a Rogue Trader crew.

Re: Rogue Trader?

Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 3:20 pm
by Aaron
Money is also handled far better. Rather then carrying around cash or scrounging for the stuff you need, you make a wealth check (similar to BS) and if you pass then you get it.

Re: Rogue Trader?

Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 3:22 pm
by Reliant121
I love the idea of it being simplified, It took me over 3 hours just to get my head round the attributes of starting characters.

Re: Rogue Trader?

Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 3:23 pm
by Mikey
Sounds copacetic to me.

Re: Rogue Trader?

Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 3:24 pm
by Mikey
How's your dad, BTW?

Re: Rogue Trader?

Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 3:27 pm
by Aaron
If anyone wants to look over the rulebook, send me a PM.

Re: Rogue Trader?

Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 3:29 pm
by Aaron
Mikey wrote:How's your dad, BTW?

He starts chemo tomorrow. He seemed in pretty good spirits when I was out there and chatting with him on the phone he's his usual self. With the surgery and then the chemo the chances of it reoccuring within 5 years is less then 25%, so I think he'll be OK.

It's tough on him though cause he's always been in really good shape and healthy.

He starts chemo tomorrow. He seemed in pretty good spirits when I was out there and chatting with him on the phone he's his usual self. With the surgery and then the chemo the chances of it reoccuring within 5 years is less then 25%, so I think he'll be OK.

It's tough on him though cause he's always been in really good shape and healthy.

Re: Rogue Trader?

Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 3:33 pm
by Reliant121
I'll give the rulebook a look over.


And yeah, that#s probably the most damning thing about cancer is its lack of regard for health. If a guy is naturally unhealthy you sorta expect it, but if not....Yeah :|