A Goon's Guide to the Galaxy

A Goon's Guide to the Galaxy is Tabletop RPG physical game developed by John "halfminotaurfarmer" Erwin, developer from Philippines. The game released on 30 January 2021. A Goon's Guide to the Galaxy is expanded version of Galaxy Goon that was released as part of Goon Jam .

A Goon's Guide to the Galaxy is included as part of itch.io Bundle for Racial Justice and Equality. Raising for over 8 million dollars for NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, and Community Bail Fund .

## Story

In a sprawling and unpredictable galaxy, where fame and fortune await those daring enough to seize them, you embody the spirit of a relentless goon. Driven by an desirable hunger for recognition, you embark on a ceaseless quest for odd jobs and extraordinary adventures that leads you into the spotlight. In this enigmatic realm of endless discoveries and constant upheaval, your reputation is your currency, and you are prepared to risk it all in pursuit of greatness.

With a hardened resolve, you confront the most perilous situations head-on, your training enabling you to navigate the treacherous paths of danger with calculated finesse. Ever watchful of the looming specter of death, you walk the line between audacity and caution. Your legacy is etched not only in the annals of history but also in the stars themselves.

## Gameplay

### Goon Origin

Players can create their own character based on where they are born, for example Capital Domains can be chosen and will be based on mega corporation while Independent Realms and Outer Spheres is based on magics and the unknown. Each player can choose their style from six different style, such as bold, brutal, professional, resourceful, smooth, and wild.

### Game Procedure

The Galaxy Manager is one of the highest rank represents as game master throughout the game. While playing the game, players must describe what their character or goons do and it's up to GM to give an action in which requires extra steps or cost, however players can avoid the risk or cost by roll the dice.

### Action Roll

Dice rolling can be useful and dangerous depends on the number. For example taking d1-2 will result in 100% risk of death while d5+ received less risk of death and successful actions.

## Development

A Goon's Guide to the Galaxy start as a game made for Goon Jam under titled Galaxy Goon. The game is based on a rules made for the game jam as the game must be using Tunnel Goons rules as starting point . According to the creator of A Goon's Guide to the Galaxy John Erwin, the game created for 24XX Jam involving in Sci-Fi theme RPG . However due to time limit A Goon's Guide to the Galaxy did not make to 24XX Jam deadline . On 3rd January 2021 the game made its teaser on itch.io and plan on released January. On 30th January 2021 the game was released on public and a free copy handed to public as part of community copies .

## Trivia

* A Goon's Guide to the Galaxy is inspired by FTL : Faster Than Light.

## Official Links

* A Goon's Guide to the Galaxy Itch.io Page
* Galaxy Goons itch.io Page
* John Erwin Twitter Page

## Reference

1. ↑ [1] Goon Jam on Itch.io
2. ↑ [2] waltoriouswritesaboutgames.com article "Scratching That Itch: Galaxy Goons" written by Waltorious
3. ↑ [3] "Was working on a Tunnel Goon hack (currently called Galaxy Goons)" via @john\_errwin via twitter.com
4. ↑ [4] halfminotaurfarmer.blogspot.com article "Other World's Lo-Fi RPG: Troika! x 24XX System Conversion" written by John Erwin
5. ↑ [5] "...A Goon's Guide to the Galaxy might not make to the #24XXjam deadline, but I'll still publish it acknowledging the jam." via @John\_errwin via twitter.com
6. ↑ [6] "Hello! I'm releasing A Goon's Guide to the Galaxy with 100 community copies (looks like somebody already claimed some)..." via @john\_errwin on twitter.com