This episode starts the 5th series where we will be covering Edge of the Empire, a Star Wars RPG by Fantasy Flight Games. We are joined by Chris, Emily and Michael from the Redemption podcast to learn about this system and start creating some characters together.Guests and Projects:Chris Burlew: @burlew_chris

Redemption Podcast

Twitter: @redemptionpod

Podcast: http://www.redemptionpodcast.com/

Tales of Blood and Stone

Twitter: @tobaspod

Podcast: http://tobaspod.blubrry.net/

Michael: @LoserMLW

Redemption Podcast

Tales of Blood and Stone

Return to Greyhawk

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thegreyhawkchannel

Emily: @TheCraftyDM

Redemption Podcast

She’s a Super Geek

Twitter: @sasgeekpodcast

Podcast: http://sasgeek.com/

Wednesday Evening Podcast Allstars

Podcast: http://misdirectedmark.com/category/podcasts/wepas/

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Announcements

00:01:52 - Introductions

00:05:24 - What’s in a Game?

00:05:49 - The Setting

00:07:56 - What do characters do in Edge of the Empire?

00:09:09 - What materials do you need for this game?

00:10:45 - What is unique about Edge of the Empire?

00:20:25 - History of the Game and Terms

00:21:18 - Attributes and Skills

00:22:20 - Talent Trees

00:28:42 - Let’s Make Some People! - Starting with backgrounds?

00:30:48 - Ryan’s concept

00:35:50 - Emily’s concept

00:39:20 - Chris’s concept

00:40:50 - Michael’s concept

00:43:16 - Amelia’s concept

00:45:59 - Obligations

00:53:54 - Careers and Specializations

00:58:22 - Experience Point Spending

01:05:05 - Buying Ability Scores

01:10:12 - Talent Trees

01:19:55 - Potential Names for Ryan’s Character

01:23:01 - Skills

01:25:37 - Force Powers

01:31:58 - Episode Closer

01:33:53 - One Shot Network Promo

Game systems and materials discussed in this episode:Edge of the Empire by Fantasy Flight Games

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Star Wars RPG Dice: https://amzn.to/2kWu1S9

Character Sheets:Character sheets will be released with series 5.2 once our characters are fully finished! Stay tuned for that episode’s show notes for links to the latest character sheets!Action Figure Pairings

Ryan’s Character

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Amelia’s Character

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Chris’s Character

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Emily’s Character

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Michael’s Character

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Music:

Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 by Kevin MacLeod

Clip 1: Redemption by The Vivisectors

Clip 2: Redemption Podcast opening theme

Main Theme: Hero (Remix) by Steve Combs

Our Podcast:

Character Creation Cast: @CreationCast

Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning

Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune

Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com

Our Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com

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