Are you in a hurry? do you already know what to do to play Stardrifter? Here's a quick summary of what you'll have to do to build a Stardrifter.
What do I need to play?
- At least two 6-side dice, and eventually one 4-side die.
- Pen, erasers, papers,
- You may want to print a Character sheet, a Ship sheet and a handful of World sheets. Or alternatively, take a stack of simple index cards where you'll write stats on.
- The Galaxy Map will help you manage travels.
Character
1 - Pick a name
2 - Assign modifiers (-2, -1, 0, +1) to your stats: Negociate, Drift, Fight, Reputation.
3 - Pick a class (Merchant, Smuggler, Pirate) and adjust modifiers according to your class
| Class | Modifiers |
|---|---|
| Merchant | +1 Negociate, -1 Fight, +1 Reputation |
| Smuggler | +1 Drift, -1 Reputation, +1 Negociate |
| Pirate | +1 Fight, -1 Reputation, +1 Drift |
4 - Roll for origin and adjust modifiers according to your Origin
| Roll | Origin | Modifier |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | Capital planet | +1 Negociate |
| 3-5 | The Surroundings | +1 Drift |
| 6 | The Outer Arms | +1 Fight |
5 - Roll for wealth
Roll for wealth
- Roll 1D6,
- Add +2 if you come from the Central Planet, +1 if you come from the Surroundings.
- Multiply this result by 1000, and there are your credits
Ship
1 - Pick a name for your ship
2 - Assign modifers to her stats: Armor and Weaponry, and set her cargo load and energy.
A starting ship has:
| Stat | Score |
|---|---|
| Armor | -1 |
| Weaponry | -1 |
| Cargo | 4 units |
| Energy | 100 units |
And now... DRIFT AWAY!