TTRPG Review: White Star White Box Science Fiction Roleplaying Galaxy Edition OSR generic Sci-fi RPG
Channel: Tabletop Bellhop
Date: 2021-03-28

In this detailed chapter by chapter review, we take a look at White Star Galaxy Edition. A rules light science fiction roleplaying game meant to be able to recreate any sci-fi genre. The rules system in White Star is based on Swords & Wizardry White Box which is itself based on Original Dungeons & Dragons (OD&D). Like all OSR RPGs, the focus is on rulings over rules and a DIY attitude of taking the game, modifying it, and making it your own. 

In addition to looking at this book, we also take some time to discuss the differences between this new Galaxy Edition and the original White Star.

This review is one segment from The Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 125: Supers, Capes and Metas. You can catch our full episode here: https://youtu.be/TxW4royoVXs

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Disclosure: We want to thank Barrel Rider Games for providing us with a review copy of this book. 

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Description from the publisher:

ADVENTURE ACROSS THE GALAXY!

Ace Pilots, dead-eyed Gunslingers, and irrepressible Star Squirrels blast off across the stars to save the galaxy from the horrors of the Void! Hellfire Mecha march across the battlefield, leaving carnage in their wake! From the galactic center of Omega Consor to the Manrash System on the edge of the universe, the galaxy needs heroes!

Endless galactic adventure awaits you in White Star: Galaxy Edition! Integrated and updated to include material from White Star and the White Star Companion, White Star: Galaxy Edition integrates new rules, new options, and expands the original game. Now more than just a toolbox, White Star: Galaxy Edition offers you a universe full of thrilling adventure!

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:17 What is White Star Galaxy Edition
00:02:17 Look and feel of White Star
00:05:07 The OSR
00:06:22 Introduction, Attributes and Serials
00:11:06 Classes & Skills 
00:18:31 Equipment
00:19:41 Playing the Game
00:22:59 Personal Combat
00:24:28 Starships & Starship Combat
00:25:52 Vehicles & Vehicle Combat
00:26:40 Mecha & Mecha Combat
00:27:30 Mysticism
00:29:30 Aliens & Creatures
00:31:02 Cybernetics, Etchings & Advanced Equipment
00:32:56 The White Star Campaign
00:35:06 Random Encounters
00:35:43 The Interstellar Upheaval
00:38;47 What's new in White Star Galaxy Edition
00:41:11 What did we think of White Star?
00:51:26 Should you buy White Star Galaxy Edition?

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Pick up your own copy of White Star Galaxy Edition in print or PDF (affiliate):
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/222119/White-Star-Galaxy-Edition-Swords--Wizardry?affiliate_id=164999

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