Derek Wildstar asked for an errata list for TNE. Well, I have always had
problems with the world creation rules. Can anyone clarify the following
points for me?
Extended System Generation
1) Step #6, Companion Star Type and Size.
It says: "DM For Type: Use the previous roll for primary star
type as a +DM." So if I rolled an 8 for my primary star, then I should
add 8 to my roll for the companion star? What happens when I get values
above 12, which is bound to happen? Do I simply round down to 12? Or
do I reroll results not listed?
2) Step #20, Orbit Zones for Luminosity Class D
Okay, so there are only four orbits available. What do I do when
I
roll four gas giants, three empty orbits, planetoid belts, etc for this
system? There is simply no place to put them all.
3) What happens when you roll all the habitable zones as being empty?
Scrap the system and start over?
4) Step #13-20, Orbit Zones
Say I have a G3 star. Do I round down to G0, or do I use G5?
5) This one really gets to me. For a number of the steps in the
Mainworld
Generation and Extended System Generation systems, it is possible to roll
values outside of those listed, and most of the time you are not told
what
to do when this happens. Examples?
- --The adjusted atmosphere roll can be as high as 24, but the table only
covers up to 15.
- --The Hydrographics roll can be as high as 24, but the table only goes
up to 10.
- --The Government roll can be as high as 22, but the table only goes up
to 15.
- --The pattern repeats for Law Level, and in the Extended System
Generation System, Step #4, #6 (as detailed above), and #7.
6) What's the Black Curtain. I dunno, it isn't mentioned anywhere
in the book. Looks neat, though.
NOTE: I have purchased TNE and will be going through and responding
to articles as soon as I finish it.
[Ds
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