Publisher: Angry Golem Games
Stars Without Number Compatible – Alien Generator is a book for roleplaying game enthusiasts who want to create their own unique and diverse aliens for the hard sci-fi setting of Stars Without Number. In this review, I will evaluate the book based on its content, presentation, usability, and value.
Content
The book contains a set of simple techniques to generate aliens based on their biochemistry, physiology, and abilities. The book covers six groups of life forms: carbon based type I, carbon based type II, phosphorus based, silicon based type I, silicon based type II, and sulfur based. Each group has different characteristics and requirements for survival. The book also provides eight categories of physiology: arthropoid, cephalopoid, fungilike, humanoid, insectoid, plantlike, reptiloid, and xenomorph. Each category determines some of the base stats of the alien, such as hit dice, AC, size, and base saves.
The book then introduces six types of tags that describe the alien’s offense, defense, sense, general, metabolism, and move. Each tag grants the alien a special ability or trait that makes it unique and interesting. The book provides 20 offense tags, 17 defense tags, 17 sense tags, 29 general tags, 23 metabolism tags, and 10 move tags. The book also gives some examples of how to combine these tags to create different aliens.
The book also includes some optional rules for creating alien cultures, societies, and factions. These rules help to flesh out the alien’s personality, behavior, and role in the game world. The book also provides some guidelines for creating alien names and languages.
Presentation
The book is well-written and easy to follow. The book uses clear and concise language to explain the rules and concepts. The book also uses tables and charts to organize the information and make it accessible. The book has a simple and elegant layout that is pleasing to the eye. The book uses black-and-white illustrations to depict some of the aliens created with the generator. The illustrations are of high quality and add to the atmosphere of the book.
Usability
The book is very user-friendly and practical. The book can be used by both GMs and players who want to create their own aliens for their Stars Without Number campaign. The book can be used to create random aliens on the fly or to design custom aliens with a few dice rolls. The book can also be used to inspire imagination and creativity and to explore the possibilities of alien life in the universe.
The book is compatible with the Stars Without Number core rules and does not require any additional material or system. The book can also be adapted to other sci-fi settings or systems with minimal modifications.
Value
The book is a great value for its price. The book costs only $9.99 and offers a lot of content and options for creating aliens. The book also comes with a PDF file that can be downloaded from this page. The PDF file contains all the rules and tables as well as some examples of aliens created with the generator. The PDF file also grants access to future updates and expansions of the product.
The book is a must-have for any Stars Without Number fan who wants to add some flavor and diversity to their sci-fi adventures. The book is a fun and useful tool that can enhance any Stars Without Number campaign.
Conclusion
Stars Without Number Compatible – Alien Generator is a fantastic book that offers a simple and effective way to create amazing aliens for your Stars Without Number campaign. The book is well-written, well-presented, user-friendly, and valuable. The book is highly recommended for anyone who loves sci-fi roleplaying games and wants to create their own aliens.
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