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Looking to recreate the feel of Firefly, The Outer Worlds, The Expanse, or similar, in a ttrpg that is somewhat leaning to the hard sci fi side. Any thoughts?

I've been poking Traveller but it's hard to tell what the definitive versions are. Also Stars Without Number looks interesting.

I'm particularly looking for ship based stuff -- where the ship is statted and you can have ship to ship combat.

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[โ€“] troyunrau@lemmy.ca 4 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

The reviews on Impulse Drive are great (assuming they aren't planted reviews...). I wish I could get a better preview without having to buy it first. I recently played in a Monster of the Week one-shot, which also uses the PbtA (Powered by the Apocalypse, for those unfamiliar) general ruleset, and it was quite enjoyable.

I'll investigate the others too. Much thanks!

e: found the preview version https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/190933/Impulse-Drive-PWYW

[โ€“] AdellcomdoisL@beehaw.org 3 points 9 months ago

The reason I knew about Impulse Drive is because I buy those huge itchio bundles that are put out every year or so, if you are in that habit you might also own it :P