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	<p class="single nomargin">A creature or droid that has low-light vision can see in the dark, ignoring concealment and total concealment due to darkness. Darkvision is black and white only, so there must be at least some light to discern colors. It is otherwise like normal sight, and a creature with darkvision can function with no light at all.</p></div>		{{:Species_Trait&colon;_Darkvision}}
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The Gamemaster is the guiding force of the game. If the game is fun, it will be to your credit. If it isn’t, you’ll need to make some adjustments. But don’t worry—running a ''Star Wars'' game is nowhere near as daunting as it might seem at first.{{newline}}Describe below are the different duties of the GM. As with any hobby, focus on what you enjoy the most, but remember that the other duties are also..."

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Created page with "{{tocright|4}} <div style="padding-top: 1em;">The Gamemaster is the guiding force of the game. If the game is fun, it will be to your credit. If it isn’t, you’ll need to make some adjustments. But don’t worry—running a ''Star Wars'' game is nowhere near as daunting as it might seem at first.{{newline}}Describe below are the different duties of the GM. As with any hobby, focus on what you enjoy the most, but remember that the other duties are also..."

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	<h3 class="headline">Providing the Backdrop</h3>		<h3 class="headline">Providing the Backdrop</h3>
	{{sidebar\|color=#ffdddd;\|headline=Gamemaster Accessories\|text1=The following items are available to enhance your game:</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}'''Miniatures:''' The rules in this book assume that you are using ''Star Wars'' miniatures—attractive, pre-painted plastic figures that can be used to represent heroes and adversaries in the game. Combined with the miniatures-scale battle maps, they make it easy to keep track of character position, tactical movement, line of sight, and other combat factors. Miniatures also add an exciting visual element to the game by giving players a stronger idea of what GM characters, creatures, and other heroic characters look like.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}'''Battle Maps:''' Battle maps provide spacious, ready-to-use encounter locations for epic ''Star Wars'' battles. Battle maps can be found in the ''Star Wars'' Miniatures game and other ''Star Wars Roleplaying Game'' products.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}'''Galaxy Tiles:''' A creative alternative to the battle maps, the ''Star Wars Galaxy Tiles'' accessories provides cardstock corridors, chambers, and map features the the GM can assemble to create Rebel bases, Imperial installations, and other unique adventure locations.}}		{{sidebar\|color=#ffdddd;\|headline=Gamemaster Accessories\|text1=The following items are available to enhance your game:</p><p class="single nomargin sidebar">{{indent}}'''Miniatures:''' The rules in this book assume that you are using ''Star Wars'' miniatures—attractive, pre-painted plastic figures that can be used to represent heroes and adversaries in the game. Combined with the miniatures-scale battle maps, they make it easy to keep track of character position, tactical movement, line of sight, and other combat factors. Miniatures also add an exciting visual element to the game by giving players a stronger idea of what GM characters, creatures, and other heroic characters look like.</p><p class="single nomargin sidebar">{{indent}}'''Battle Maps:''' Battle maps provide spacious, ready-to-use encounter locations for epic ''Star Wars'' battles. Battle maps can be found in the ''Star Wars'' Miniatures game and other ''Star Wars Roleplaying Game'' products.</p><p class="single nomargin sidebar">{{indent}}'''Galaxy Tiles:''' A creative alternative to the battle maps, the ''Star Wars Galaxy Tiles'' accessories provides cardstock corridors, chambers, and map features the the GM can assemble to create Rebel bases, Imperial installations, and other unique adventure locations.}}
	<p class="single nomargin">The Gamemaster is the creator of their own campaign, Even though you’ll be basing your adventures in the ''Star Wars'' universe, it’s still your campaign.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}Consistency is the key to creating a backdrop that feels real to the players. When the heroes go back to Mos Eisley for supplies, they should encounter some of the same characters they met before. Soon, they’ll learn the cantina owner’s name—and they’ll remember the heroes as well. Once you’ve achieved this level of consistency, however, provide an occasional change. If the heroes come back to have their starfighter repaired again, they may discover that the man who ran the starport went back home to [[Corellia (location)\|Corellia]], and his nephew now runse the family business. That sort of change—one that has nothing to do with the heroes directly, but which they’ll notice—makes the players feel as though they’re adventuring in a living universe as real as themselves. It’s not just a flat backdrop that exists only for them to battle stormtroopers or the villain-of-the-week.</p></div>		<p class="single nomargin">The Gamemaster is the creator of their own campaign, Even though you’ll be basing your adventures in the ''Star Wars'' universe, it’s still your campaign.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}Consistency is the key to creating a backdrop that feels real to the players. When the heroes go back to Mos Eisley for supplies, they should encounter some of the same characters they met before. Soon, they’ll learn the cantina owner’s name—and they’ll remember the heroes as well. Once you’ve achieved this level of consistency, however, provide an occasional change. If the heroes come back to have their starfighter repaired again, they may discover that the man who ran the starport went back home to [[Corellia (location)\|Corellia]], and his nephew now runse the family business. That sort of change—one that has nothing to do with the heroes directly, but which they’ll notice—makes the players feel as though they’re adventuring in a living universe as real as themselves. It’s not just a flat backdrop that exists only for them to battle stormtroopers or the villain-of-the-week.</p></div>

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	<h3 class="headline">Adjucating the Rules</h3>		<h3 class="headline">Adjucating the Rules</h3>
	{{sidebar\|color=#dddddd;\|headline=Stacking Bonuses\|text1=The term “stacking” means combining for a cumulative effect. It refers to modifiers (bonuses and penalties) that combine instead fo replacing one another.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}Generally, factors that apply modifiers to a statistic, roll or check combine if they have different descriptors. For example, a competence bonus will combine with a morale bonus, but two competence bonuses will not combine.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}Modifiers with the same descriptor only apply the best bonus. For example, a competence bonus of +2 is used instead of a competence bonus of +1 when both bonuses are applied to the same statistic, roll or check.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}Any bonuses without a descriptor (sometimes called an “unamed bonus”) stacks with all other bonuses, including bonuses without a descriptor.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}The only descriptor bonuses that stack with others of the same type are circumstance bonuses and dodge bonuses. (Even then, circumstance bonuses stack only if they’re not provided by essentially the same circumstance.) Other descriptor bonuses do not stack with others of the same type unless specifically noted otherwise.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}All penalties stack regardless of source.}}		{{sidebar\|color=#dddddd;\|headline=Stacking Bonuses\|text1=The term “stacking” means combining for a cumulative effect. It refers to modifiers (bonuses and penalties) that combine instead fo replacing one another.</p><p class="single nomargin sidebar">{{indent}}Generally, factors that apply modifiers to a statistic, roll or check combine if they have different descriptors. For example, a competence bonus will combine with a morale bonus, but two competence bonuses will not combine.</p><p class="single nomargin sidebar">{{indent}}Modifiers with the same descriptor only apply the best bonus. For example, a competence bonus of +2 is used instead of a competence bonus of +1 when both bonuses are applied to the same statistic, roll or check.</p><p class="single nomargin sidebar">{{indent}}Any bonuses without a descriptor (sometimes called an “unamed bonus”) stacks with all other bonuses, including bonuses without a descriptor.</p><p class="single nomargin sidebar">{{indent}}The only descriptor bonuses that stack with others of the same type are circumstance bonuses and dodge bonuses. (Even then, circumstance bonuses stack only if they’re not provided by essentially the same circumstance.) Other descriptor bonuses do not stack with others of the same type unless specifically noted otherwise.</p><p class="single nomargin sidebar">{{indent}}All penalties stack regardless of source.}}
	<p class="single nomargin">When everyone gathers around the table to play the game, the Gamemaster is in charge. That doesn’t mean that you can tell people what to do outside the boundaries of the game, but it does mean that you’re the final arbiter of the rules within the game. Good players always recognize that you have the ultimate authority over the game mechanics. Good GMs know not to change or overturn an existing rule without a good, logical justification so the players don’t grow dissatisfied.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}This means that you need to know the rules. You’re not required to memorize the rulebook, but you should have a clear understanding of what’s in the book so that when a situation comes up that requires ruling, you know where to reference the proper rule in the book.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}Often a situation arises that isn’t explicitly covered by the rules. In such a situation, it’s the GM who needs to provide guidance as to how it should be resolved. When you come upon a situation that doesn’t seem to be covered by the rules, consider the following:</p>		<p class="single nomargin">When everyone gathers around the table to play the game, the Gamemaster is in charge. That doesn’t mean that you can tell people what to do outside the boundaries of the game, but it does mean that you’re the final arbiter of the rules within the game. Good players always recognize that you have the ultimate authority over the game mechanics. Good GMs know not to change or overturn an existing rule without a good, logical justification so the players don’t grow dissatisfied.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}This means that you need to know the rules. You’re not required to memorize the rulebook, but you should have a clear understanding of what’s in the book so that when a situation comes up that requires ruling, you know where to reference the proper rule in the book.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}Often a situation arises that isn’t explicitly covered by the rules. In such a situation, it’s the GM who needs to provide guidance as to how it should be resolved. When you come upon a situation that doesn’t seem to be covered by the rules, consider the following:</p>
	* Look at any similar situation that is covered in the rules. Try to extrapolate from what you see presented there and apply it to the current circumstance.		* Look at any similar situation that is covered in the rules. Try to extrapolate from what you see presented there and apply it to the current circumstance.
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	<h3 class="headline">Zero-Gravity Environmnets</h3>		<h3 class="headline">Zero-Gravity Environmnets</h3>
	{{sidebar\|color=#ffdddd;\|headline=Weight vs. Mass\|text1=While an object in zero-gravity loses weight, it does not lose mass or momentum. Thus, while a character could push a 10-ton piece of equipment around in space, albeit slowly, setting it to stop is a bit more difficult. If a character were to come between that piece of equipment and a solid object, that character would be crushed as if they were in full gravity—just more slowly.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}For simplicity, assume that a Strength check to lift of move an object in zero-gravity gains a +10 circumstance bonus. However, stopping an object already in motion does not receive this same bonus.}}		{{sidebar\|color=#ffdddd;\|headline=Weight vs. Mass\|text1=While an object in zero-gravity loses weight, it does not lose mass or momentum. Thus, while a character could push a 10-ton piece of equipment around in space, albeit slowly, setting it to stop is a bit more difficult. If a character were to come between that piece of equipment and a solid object, that character would be crushed as if they were in full gravity—just more slowly.</p><p class="single nomargin sidebar">{{indent}}For simplicity, assume that a Strength check to lift of move an object in zero-gravity gains a +10 circumstance bonus. However, stopping an object already in motion does not receive this same bonus.}}
	<p class="single nomargin">Creatures in a zero-gravity environment can move enormously heavy objects. As movement in zero-gravity requires only the ability to garb onto, or push away from larger objects, Climb and Jump checks no longer apply.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}Most creatures find zero-gravity environments disorientating, taking penalties on their attack rolls and suffering the effects of space sickness. In addition, creatures in zero-gravity are easier to Bull Rush than in other types of gravity.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}'''Space Sickness:''' When a living creature is exposed to weightlessness, make an attack roll (1d20+0) against it’s [[Fortitude Defense]]. If the attack succeeds, the character moves −1 persistent step down the [[condition track]]. This [[persistent condition]] cannot be removed without a DC 20 [[Treat Injury]] check, or after 8 hours, whichever comes first. This attack recurs after 8 hours, but does not recur again after that. Creatures with the Spacehound talent and droids do not suffer the effects of space sickness.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}'''Speed:''' In a zero-gravity environment, a creature gains a fly speed equal to it’s base land speed, or it retains it’s natural fly speed (whichever is greater). However, movement is limited to straight lines only; a creature can change course only by pushing away from larger objects (such as bulkheads).</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}'''Carrying Capacity:''' Your normal carrying capacity increases by 10 times in a zero-gravity environment. In addition, you gain a +10 circumstance bonus on any Strength check made to lift or move a heavy unsecured object.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}'''Attack Roll Penalty:''' You take a −5 penalty on attack rolls and skill checks while operating in a zero-gravity environment, unless they are native to zero-gravity environments or have the Spacehound talent.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}'''Long-Term Exposure:''' Long-term exposure to zero-gravity conditions can cause serious problems when returning to normal gravity. A creature that spends 120 hours or more in a zero-gravity environment moves −2 persistent steps down the condition track upon returning to normal gravity. These steps down the condition track cannot be removed unless the character spends at least 24 hours in normal gravity.</p></div>		<p class="single nomargin">Creatures in a zero-gravity environment can move enormously heavy objects. As movement in zero-gravity requires only the ability to garb onto, or push away from larger objects, Climb and Jump checks no longer apply.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}Most creatures find zero-gravity environments disorientating, taking penalties on their attack rolls and suffering the effects of space sickness. In addition, creatures in zero-gravity are easier to Bull Rush than in other types of gravity.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}'''Space Sickness:''' When a living creature is exposed to weightlessness, make an attack roll (1d20+0) against it’s [[Fortitude Defense]]. If the attack succeeds, the character moves −1 persistent step down the [[condition track]]. This [[persistent condition]] cannot be removed without a DC 20 [[Treat Injury]] check, or after 8 hours, whichever comes first. This attack recurs after 8 hours, but does not recur again after that. Creatures with the Spacehound talent and droids do not suffer the effects of space sickness.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}'''Speed:''' In a zero-gravity environment, a creature gains a fly speed equal to it’s base land speed, or it retains it’s natural fly speed (whichever is greater). However, movement is limited to straight lines only; a creature can change course only by pushing away from larger objects (such as bulkheads).</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}'''Carrying Capacity:''' Your normal carrying capacity increases by 10 times in a zero-gravity environment. In addition, you gain a +10 circumstance bonus on any Strength check made to lift or move a heavy unsecured object.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}'''Attack Roll Penalty:''' You take a −5 penalty on attack rolls and skill checks while operating in a zero-gravity environment, unless they are native to zero-gravity environments or have the Spacehound talent.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}'''Long-Term Exposure:''' Long-term exposure to zero-gravity conditions can cause serious problems when returning to normal gravity. A creature that spends 120 hours or more in a zero-gravity environment moves −2 persistent steps down the condition track upon returning to normal gravity. These steps down the condition track cannot be removed unless the character spends at least 24 hours in normal gravity.</p></div>

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