Objective
Traveller is a role-playing game where players immerse themselves in a fascinating science fiction world. The objective of the game is to experience adventures through storytelling and strategic decisions by creating characters and navigating through a campaign led by the game master.
Setup
- Character Creation: Each player creates a character. This involves filling out a 'character sheet' with attributes, skills, and the character’s background story.
- Choose a species and a career for your character.
- Determine your attributes like Strength, Dexterity, Endurance, Intellect, Education, and Social Status.
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Learn basic skills according to the chosen career.
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Resources and Equipment: Distribute starting resources and select equipment that might be useful in the adventure.
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The game master prepares the campaign and guides the players through the story.
Gameplay
- The game proceeds in rounds based on storytelling and dice rolling.
- The game master describes the environment and situation. Players respond by describing their characters' actions.
- Skill Checks: When a character attempts an action that might fail, dice are rolled to determine success.
- Roll two six-sided dice (2d6).
- The target value is based on the character's attributes and skills.
- The game master sets difficulty levels and determines the dice result needed to succeed.
Special Features
- Character Development: Successful missions earn characters experience points that can be used to improve skills.
- Open Play: Unlike board games, "Traveller" does not have rigid rules, allowing for creative problem-solving and skill use.
- Campaigns: A campaign can last long-term, with interconnected adventures and an overarching story.
Strategic Tips
- Team Collaboration: Effective team collaboration is crucial to overcome challenges.
- Resource Management: Be mindful of your resources. Reckless actions can deplete resources unnecessarily.
- Role-playing Skill: Try not only to make optimal game moves but also to really get into your character.
Through creative thinking and teamwork, you will experience exciting adventures in a science fiction world full of discoveries in "Traveller!"