Bright Suns! For those of you that I haven't had the pleasure of meeting yet (or who just need a quick refresher), my name is Jake Bowen, and I'm one of your Game Masters for this game of Star Wars: Galactic Odysseys! We're so excited to get started with you!! First and foremost, I'd love to give a thank you to Cosmic Games for allowing us to use their space for such a large TTRPG project, and I'd also like to thank my fellow GMs, Graeme Bennett, Jordan Meza, and Lawson Richards; I truly couldn't have done this without them!
Our carefully cultivated group of Game Masters is a collection of bright minds, quick thinkers, and masterful storytellers. Each of us brings something unique to this massive tornado of a creation process, and we fully believe that this will give you a game experience unlike any you've ever seen. To put it plainly, this isn't your dad's AD&D game! Below are some short bios written by your GMs - its best to at least read the bio linked to the GM that specializes in your specific ruleset. If you don't know what your specific ruleset is going to be yet, why not read them all?
Here is a list of what systems the Game Masters are linked to.
Graeme Bennet ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Force and Destiny
Jake Bowen ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ All 3 Systems
Jordan Meza -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Edge of the Empire
Lawson Richards ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Age of Rebellion
Heyo! I'm Graeme Bennett and I am one of your Star Wars GMs. I have been playing TTRPGs since 2019 and mostly have experience with D&D, but have also played in the superhero RPG Masks and have run an old-school type game called Shadowdark. Among the GM's, I am considered the most well versed Star Wars nerd, so I can answer most of your questions about the Star Wars universe! I will also be the most acquainted with the Force and Destiny system, so you aspiring Force users can come to me with any questions relating to character building, the morality system, and anything else that is more closely related to Force and Destiny than Age of Rebellion or Edge of the Empire. I am looking forward to exploring this shared story that will unfold for all of us! Happy gaming :)
Greetings, my name is Jake Bowen, and I'm the sort of spearhead (if there ever was one) for this whole little shindig. Just some info about my experience as a GM: I've been GMing for over half a decade now, and have sunk most of that experience into the 5th Edition of Dungeons & Dragons (of which I own its entire published bibliography). I have delved deep into other TTRPG systems, such as Free League's Forbidden Lands, and The One Ring, along with many more. If you ever need me for any questions, I'm the one GM who's expected to know everything about all three systems! My passions are Character Creation and teaching newcomers the core rules of TTRPGS, so if you're new, you can't escape me! That should be taken as a threat! Anyways, I hope you find this document helpful. After all, its better than having to scan a book for 20+ hours... like I did... I need to get a life!
My name is Jordan Meza and I'm one of the GM’s for this Star Wars Campaign. I’m very excited to get playing and to see so many awesome faces! First, I have to introduce myself further. I’ve been mainly playing in TTRPGS. I have so much experience as a player that I can be a great collaborative party behind the screen as well. I’ve played in multiple systems, mainly D&D and some supplemental material. I’ve played a few one shots in settings like Forbidden Lands, Everyday Heroes (5E compatible material), the Ghostbusters International, and more! I’m, as Jake would put it, a Jack of All Trades. When it comes to mechanics, character creation, and/or lore for this game, I would consider myself versed in the world. My strengths are mainly creative gameplay! You got a cool idea for your character? Let’s make it happen!
Hi there, I'm Lawson! I'm one of your GMs for our Star Wars campaigns. I have years of experience with ttrpgs, first stepping into 5e in 2017 and later exploring all sorts of other ttrpgs from Shadowdark with another GM, Graeme, to the classic Cyberpunk. With all these systems though, I've only ever acted as a player and this is my first experience GMing for a group. I'll be your GM focused on Age of Rebellion and all sorts of gear, so if you have any questions or wanna know every type of blaster I'm your guy. I'm looking forward to the story we're creating together, and I'll see you in the stars!
New to TTRPGs, or need a refresher? Here's a few terms and acronyms that you'll want to know:
TTRPG ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tabletop Role-Playing Game
PC ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player Character
NPC ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Non-Player Character
GM --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Game Master
Boost Die ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Off-white 6-sided die with success and advantage symbols
Setback Die ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Black 6-sided die with failure and threat symbols
Ability Die ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Green 8-sided die with success and advantage symbols
Difficulty Die --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Purple 8-sided die with failure and threat symbols
Proficiency Die -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yellow 12-sided die with success, advantage, and triumph symbols
Challenge Die ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Red 12-sided die with failure, threat, and despair symbols
Force Die ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- White 12-sided die with positive Force Point and negative Force Point symbols
Success symbol -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Small explosion signifying successful outcome in a check
Advantage symbol ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jedi insignia signifying positive side effects in a check
Triumph Symbol --------------------------------------------------------------------- Large explosion signifying critical success and/or incredibly positive side effect
Failure Symbol ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Small implosion signifying unsuccessful outcome in a check
Threat Symbol --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Imperial insignia signifying negative side effects in a check
Despair Symbol ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Large implosion signifying critical failure and/or incredibly negative side effect
RAI/RAW ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rules As Intended/Rules As Written
So, how about we got on with this whole character creation thing? When he gives the call, please give Jake your undivided attention. When you all are finally ready, he'll have you click one of the buttons below.