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Title: Star Wars Adventure Game: The Invasion of Theed by Bill Slavicsek ISBN: 0-7869-1792-X Publisher: Wizards of the Coast Pub. Date: November, 2000 Format: Game Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.4 (5 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: A new review of an old standby
Comment: The Invasion of Theed introductory boxed set was the very first supplement for the Star Wars Roleplaying Game, and even though Amazon.com isn't stocking it any more, it is still widely available. This is a good thing, because despite the passage of time it is still a great accessory for introducing new people to the game.
This boxed set contains several components, all of which go hand in hand. Firstly, you have the Rulebook, which uses a simplified version of the Original Core Rulebook's ruleset. Within the space of a few minutes a new player is taught the basic nuts and bolts of the game, which prepares them to move on to the second portion, the Adventure book. The Adventure book contains a simple mini-campaign that allows a GM to guide two or more players through the events of the invasion of the city of Theed, during Episode I. Players have the choice of several characters, all featured on stylish, custom character sheets. In addition there are also six dice, several color maps to be used during the adventure, and two cardboard sheets full of punch-out tokens featuring battle droids, civilians, vehicles, and even the characters themselves.
And of course, we can't forget the one thing that has been understated so far, which may really make this game worth buying for a collector: it includes a unique Star Wars action figure of Rorworr the Wookiee. The figure is a nice treat. It features six points of articulation, a bowcaster accessory weapon, and as a Wookiee, it's noticeably taller than other human-sized figures.
When I ran the Adventure component in mid 2002, my test subjects were two Star Wars fans who had never played the game before. However, it seemed that the simple rules and relatively quick-paced mini-campaign easily facilitated their entry into the universe. As an introductory game, it is best to keep in mind that there really isn't a whole lot of role-playing to be done here. But this didn't bother my players at all, because they just wanted a chance to kill battle droids with their lightsabers! In that respect, the game definitely delivers, and fortunately the game has a *lot* of battle droid tokens. We completed the module in about two nights of gaming, and all in all it was an enjoyable experience for everyone that left us wanting more.
Of course, such a simplified approach may not interest more experienced gamers. Even if you aren't interested in the Rorworr figure, the wide array of tokens could be infinitely useful in a Rise of the Empire era campaign. The maps, to a lesser extent, may also be useful as well. Being the fanboy that I am, I also enjoyed the game for its artistic content, particular the excellent comic-style artwork that fully maintains the feel of Star Wars. If you're lucky, your box might still include the special Preview Issue of Star Wars Gamer, an excellent magazine that sadly is no longer with us.
All said and done, I really enjoyed this boxed set, and I continue to make use of the figure and the cardboard tokens. Because of this I'm rating the box a 5. As advertised it's a great tool for introducing people to the game, but keep in mind that experienced gamers will almost certainly be left unsatisfied.
Rating: 5
Summary: One of the best intro RPGs ever published
Comment: Have you been gaming since 1980 and now want to get your kids interested in the hobby? If so, then this is the product for you!
This set is a complete game--except for involved character creation rules, but that's no big deal because fully detailed pre-generated characters of several different types are included--with easy to grasp mechanics, dice, and lots of maps and counters to help players visualize the action. Several adventures are also included.
If you have a kid who likes Star Wars and who has shown an interest in RPGing or storytelling, then you need to sit down and play this game with them.
Rating: 4
Summary: a grand introduction to a great RPG
Comment: while star wars* invasion of theed is truly an amazing starter role-playing game the keyword is starter. I'd say it's most suitable for people who have just discover the world of role-playing, It is far to simple for an experienced RPG'er. I definately commend WoTC for their glorious resurgence of star wars in the role-playing world. soft-core star wars fans who are new to role-playing buy this game! If you enjoyed it I suggest moving on to the core role-playing game, which is all in all more fun and in depth. But be WARNED upon purchasing either of the two expect to lose ALOT of sleep!
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Title: Hero's Guide (Star Wars Roleplaying Game) by J. D. Wiker, Rodney Thompson ISBN: 0786928832 Publisher: Wizards of the Coast Pub. Date: 28 June, 2003 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
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Title: Galactic Campaign Guide (Star Wars Roleplaying Game) by J.D. Wiker, Peter Schweighofer ISBN: 0786928921 Publisher: Wizards of the Coast Pub. Date: 03 September, 2003 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
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Title: Ultimate Alien Anthology (Star Wars Roleplaying Game) by Eric Cagle, Michael Mikaelian, Steve Miller, Owen K. C. Stephens ISBN: 0786928883 Publisher: Wizards of the Coast Pub. Date: 19 April, 2003 List Price(USD): $34.95 |
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Title: Coruscant and the Core Worlds (Star Wars Roleplaying Game) by Craig Robert Carey, Paul Sudlow, Jason Fry, Daniel Wallace ISBN: 0786928794 Publisher: Wizards of the Coast Pub. Date: 03 January, 2003 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
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Title:Star Wars Figure 4-Pack ASIN: B00008KA2K Publisher: Hasbro Pub. Date: 06 June, 2003 List Price(USD): $19.99 Comparison N/A, buy it from Amazon for $16.98 |
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