Never played an RPG before and I have a small group of felow players. Is it easy to play as a GM AND a player at the same time??
1569457
Ignore the "yes." I stupidly clicked the wrong button. I wouldn't recommend it. It's possible, but it's one more thing to juggle. You're already responsible for the rules and story, and while it's possible to play a player character as well, it's tough enough to run when you're new to gaming. If you're still interested in the game, I ran the scenario here fine with two players. A couple of encounters are probably best scaled down, but I believe the book tells you where to. If you have at east two other people, you can run this and learn the rules as you go. If you then decide you also wish to play a character, knock yourself out.
1569458
No. As you are running the game and acting as all the NPCs, having a GM player character is never a good idea, especially to folk new to table top RPGs. The fun of running a games, especially Star Wars, is in the impromptu game events that the dice can potentially spawn, along with facilitating a shared story telling experience.However, nothing is stopping you from trying. I assure you the RPG police will not break down your door and take your dice. If all of you are having fun, then that is all that matters.
1569459
Ignore the "yes." I stupidly clicked the wrong button.I wouldn't recommend it. It's possible, but it's one more thing to juggle. You're already responsible for the rules and story, and while it's possible to play a player character as well, it's tough enough to run when you're new to gaming.If you're still interested in the game, I ran the scenario here fine with two players. A couple of encounters are probably best scaled down, but I believe the book tells you where to. If you have at east two other people, you can run this and learn the rules as you go. If you then decide you also wish to play a character, knock yourself out. Ignore the "yes." I stupidly clicked the wrong button.I wouldn't recommend it. It's possible, but it's one more thing to juggle. You're already responsible for the rules and story, and while it's possible to play a player character as well, it's tough enough to run when you're new to gaming.If you're still interested in the game, I ran the scenario here fine with two players. A couple of encounters are probably best scaled down, but I believe the book tells you where to. If you have at east two other people, you can run this and learn the rules as you go.... » Read More Ignore the "yes." I stupidly clicked the wrong button.I wouldn't recommend it. It's possible, but it's one more thing to juggle. You're already responsible for the rules and story, and while it's possible to play a player character as well, it's tough enough to run when you're new to gaming.If you're still interested in the game, I ran the scenario here fine with two players. A couple of encounters are probably best scaled down, but I believe the book tells you where to. If you have at east two other people, you can run this and learn the rules as you go. If you then decide you also wish to play a character, knock yourself out. « Show Less
1609183
It could be indeed. You could even play it by yourself playing all 4 characters. So for two people, You can probably control 2 characters each. So yes, It's fun. At least for me it is.
1746118
It certainly is more fun with the same group but we've played with rotating players. It just takes a little more time for them to catch up to the changing board and rules. Easily done though.
980923
For sure! I had never played an RPG or DM'd a game, and I DM'd the Beginners game for my group of friends (only one of them had ever played an RPG before). It's really easy to learn and the adventure that comes with the beginners set is spelled out for a DM and makes it very easy. We had a lot of fun! BTW, there is also an additional adventure called "Long Arm of the Hutt" that continues right after the beginners box adventure, and it's available for free download from FFG's site. I'm just about to finish that adventure, to get through both of them took 7 2 hour play sessions, so you'll be set for quite awhile! For sure! I had never played an RPG or DM'd a game, and I DM'd the Beginners game for my group of friends (only one of them had ever played an RPG before). It's really easy to learn and the adventure that comes with the beginners set is spelled out for a DM and makes it very easy. We had a lot of fun! BTW, there is also an additional adventure called "Long Arm of the Hutt" that continues right after the beginners box adventure, and it's available for free download from FFG's site. I'm just about to finish that adventure, to get through both of them took 7 2 hour play sessions, so... » Read More For sure! I had never played an RPG or DM'd a game, and I DM'd the Beginners game for my group of friends (only one of them had ever played an RPG before). It's really easy to learn and the adventure that comes with the beginners set is spelled out for a DM and makes it very easy. We had a lot of fun! BTW, there is also an additional adventure called "Long Arm of the Hutt" that continues right after the beginners box adventure, and it's available for free download from FFG's site. I'm just about to finish that adventure, to get through both of them took 7 2 hour play sessions, so you'll be set for quite awhile! « Show Less
1248493
simply put; lots of components (including a dozen decks) and a lot of careful thought and planning, but once you know what you're doing, you can actually take turns at the same time (as one player is finishing his turn, the next can start as long as his actions will not cross over with the guy finishing). in example, each player get's 2 actions each turn.if my second action is shopping at Regina, and the next player is across the board at the Space Bazaar, there is not danger of him interfering with my shopping, so he can work on his turn while I decide how to spend my cash.
769410
I think you have to have at least two players. I know they will have NPCs to fill in for the rest.....the game is most certainly meant for kids...I play it with my kid sometimes just as a bonding thing....my kid just checked and she says you must have 2 players
980924
For sure! I had never played an RPG or DM'd a game, and I DM'd the Beginners game for my group of friends (only one of them had ever played an RPG before). It's really easy to learn and the adventure that comes with the beginners set is spelled out for a DM and makes it very easy. We had a lot of fun! BTW, there is also an additional adventure called "Long Arm of the Hutt" that continues right after the beginners box adventure, and it's available for free download from FFG's site. I'm just about to finish that adventure, to get through both of them took 7 2 hour play sessions, so you'll be set for quite awhile!
219199
Yes. The double roles allow bluffing to work well even with two players. It's also easiest to get a handle on the deeper strategies of the game when playing with 2 players because you only have to focus on one person's bluffs. It's similar to how Love Letter's strategy starts feeling more simple but focused with 2 players. 3 or 4 players is the most fun in the long run, though. 2 players doing several rounds in a row will tend to fall into repetative patterns. In a group of 3 or 4 people naturally try different strategies and pick them up from each other, so the dynamics get a lot more interesting.
1831468
Oh yes it is! My wife and I even play just the two of us. This is a GREAT RPG system. There's also a great G+ fan community.
1831469
It would seriously depend on the group, like any role-playing game. Is that 3 players plus the GM, or only 2 and the GM? It probably works better with 3 and the GM, but could work well enough with only 2 plus the GM.
1257099
No you can't play with just four people. If you are looking for other good bluffing games is suggest ultimate werewolf one night. It's 4 player and quick. Also check out the YouTube channel tabletop for excellent play vids
558198
This is a GREAT game but not for 2 players. It's possible but the more players, the better, just like many other games.
919483
My dad has played all the scenarios with a single character. It's very challenging. However if you wanted to play one or more characters simultaneously then it's totally possible.
680959
No, this is a single player role playing game. There are videos on Youtube.com that show the game, if you can get on there.
864203
It will and the rules kind of allow a range of difficulty that players can decide. You can play this by following rules very strictly or be loose and just have fun with it.
1539961
It can even be difficult to run their campaigns as they assume you have no creativity and do exactly what they expect. they locked their campaigns in a creative box. That said, a good GM can adjust them and open them up enough to be fun and playable. once you have the basics down, i.e. played a pre-made campaign, making your own isn't that difficult.
394822
I've successfully played the original (without the expansion) with 5 and 6 players and it doesn't seem to make it easier or harder. Just deal 2 player cards to each, and play as you usually would.