Jeff dives in for a first look at the new ALIEN: The Roleplaying Game Evolved Edition Starter Set from Free League Publishing. The box includes a rule booklet, adventure booklet, twenty dice, pre-generated characters, handouts, maps, cards, a xenomorph mini, and more. The starter set lands in stores November 18th carrying an MSRP of $39.99 or grab the PDF at DriveThruRPG for $19.99.
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having the first and second edition of the game. is it worth getting the third edition?
I find the new maps presentation to be much less immersive than the first edition. It probably works well for a Marine Corps skirmish game but works against the horror vibe of much of the RPG.
I really like this game. And the new layout should be easier on my old eyes.
I'm curious how much has changed, rules wise. Still hoping they put out a Space Truckers book, as I'm pretty sure they haven't. Unless I missed it.
Isn't that the same adventure as in the first edition rulebook?
I was really excited about this after hearing the scenario would be expanded. But having seen a few other reviews of the new starter set, it seems like a bit of a lazy rehash, with less content than the first edition version. Really a shame.
I noticed that the layout is quite different from the original with a white background and less thematic type face.
I believe the smaller maps are intended to be used by the gm hidden from pcs to keep track of where enemies are in stealth mode.
My group always meant to really get into the 1st edition, but we could never find the time and I felt like the mechanics were off putting. Usually my group just wants to hit monsters with swords and spells so we usually dedicate our time to that. Although I heard this edition has fewer "slippery slope" mechanics so the stress doesn't get too crazy too fast.
Backed this immediately. Great stuff.
Just got mine – I'm so happy!