May 14, 2002 (Renton, Wash.) Wizards of the Coast brings the entire Star Wars universe to life in the Star Wars Roleplaying Game (RPG) Revised Core Rulebook, which contains all the rules needed to play and is fully compatible with all existing Star Wars Roleplaying Game products from Wizards of the Coast. The revised core rulebook has been expanded to include changes based on customer feedback and all-new Star Wars: Attack of the Clones material.
The spirit of the Star Wars universe is captured in the revised core rulebook for the Star Wars RPG with precise statistics on characters and new vehicles, as well as information on the Force and its powers. The revised core rulebook spans all Star Wars eras, including The Rise of the Empire era, The Rebellion era, and The New Jedi Order era with material that has never been compiled into a single source. The rulebook is also visually appealing with full-color stills from all-five Star Wars movies, as well as many new illustrations. The Star Wars RPG Revised Core Rulebook (MSRP $39.95) is available now at book and hobby game stores nationwide.
Added features of the revised core rulebook include rules for playing droid characters, a new starship combat system, and expanded creature design rules. Whether battling on the light side or the dark side, players can incorporate new species, skills, feats, character classes, and equipment into their campaigns.
Designed by Bill Slavicsek, Andy Collins and JD Wiker, the versatile Star Wars RPG allows players to set an adventure in any time period of the Star Wars saga from the Star Wars movies, novels and comic books. With upcoming products for the Star Wars RPG, previously unreleased information from Star Wars: Attack of the Clones will be available through game sourcebooks and accessories. Lucas Licensing Ltd. manages all the domestic and international merchandising activities of the Star Wars and Indiana Jones properties. Star Wars is the most successful film-based merchandising program in history. The Star Wars licensing program is renowned for its attention to product detail and quality in the fields of publishing, toys, games, collectibles, apparel and other categories. For more information on Star Wars, visit www.starwars.com. LucasBooks is the publishing imprint of Lucasfilm Ltd. Drawing upon Lucasfilm's rich creative culture, LucasBooks appeals to readers of all ages with books, comics, and magazines based on perennials such as Star Wars and Indiana Jones as well as newly developed fiction and non-fiction material.
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