guide to building a homebrew Starfinder campaign

Guide to Building a Homebrew Starfinder Campaign

When creating your own homebrew Starfinder campaign, consider the following elements: Use character backstories Read Starfinder lore for inspiration The New Planet—Exploration A Mysterious Signal—Cosmic Horror Cyber Mystery—Intrigue Bounty Hunts—Alien Monsters Outlaws—Don’t Get Caught The world built in the Starfinder RPG franchise is impressive and …

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how to write a space western

Writing a Space Western: How to Write Cowboys in Space

When writing a story in the space western genre, consider the following elements: Western Hero Tropes. Themes of Exploration and Isolation How Does Technology Push Human Expansion? Arid/Desolate Setting The space western is a niche subgenre of sci fi that pulls elements of classic American …

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sci fi short story beginning tips

How to Start a Sci Fi Short Story

Start a sci fi short story with these elements in mind: Make a strong intro sentence. Place setting with sensory perception. Use the MICE method to open conflict Start somewhere interesting in the story. So, you have a concept, setting and characters for your short …

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ghost in the shell what is a ghost

Ghost in the Shell: What is a Ghost?

A ghost, in Ghost in the Shell, refers to a sentient being’s ability to experience and maintain a sense of self.  However, this notion is challenged throughout the manga and anime adaptations with cybernetics and artificial intelligence—posing a greater philosophical question about existence and meaning.  …

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Starfinder operative character guide

Starfinder Operative Class Guide

In Starfinder, the Operative class is akin to the rogue in fantasy genres, reliant on stealth, cunning, accuracy and an assortment of skills.  These espionage experts cover a wide range of character possibilities—from heartless assassins to charming spies to outlaw hackers.  Therefore, let’s take a …

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did spike spiegel die at the end of cowboy bebop?

Cowboy Bebop: Is Spike Spiegel Actually Dead?

Maybe, maybe not.  Series creator Shinichiro Watanabe never specifies that he does, leaving it up to interpretation.  Spike has survived unbelievable battle wounds and bounced back, so the possibility is there.  Ultimately, this scene was the end of his story arch.  He finished his personal …

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cowboy bebop what happened to Earth?

Cowboy Bebop: What Happened to Earth?

In the western-based lore of Cowboy Bebop, the first astral gate, built in 2022 to orbit the moon, exploded in a devastating catastrophe.  The resulting astral rocks fell to Earth in a massive shower, killing most of the planet’s population and driving civilization underground.  These …

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starfinder lashunta envoy outlaw character guide

Guide to Building a Lashunta Envoy Outlaw: Starfinder

When playing Starfinder, consider building a Lashunta Envoy Outlaw like this: Pick the Damaya lashunta subtype Choose the Outlaw theme Pick Envoy Improvisations that create advantage Choose Expertise Talents around deception The Envoy class in Starfinder is your typical starship captain archetype.  Sometimes, that looks …

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vesk soldier bounty hunter for Starfinder. Character guide for bounty hunter.

Guide to Building a Vesk Soldier Monster Hunter: Starfinder

Try building a Vesk soldier monster hunter with these elements in mind: Utilize the Vesk features in play Choose Xenoseeker theme Wield a longarm, scatter gun and a melee weapon Use the Hit-and-Run Primary Fighting Style Choose Gear Boosts that increase weapon damage Choose Combat …

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