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There might be supplemental books, or mini's (little action figure type stuff to help visualise things, i dunno about sets though).

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I wouldn't need them to play, but I'd need them to complete my collection!

From what you're saying, they haven't said that they are making anything other than this HC. That's the news I needed to hear!

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Originally posted by Bervda:
I'm trying my hardest to get all of the Serenity merch. Having said that, this month's Previews catelogue lists the Serenity RPG Hardcover. I probably will never play the game, but is this book the only thing associated with it? There are no cards or pieces that I need to buy as well?

Any assistance is appreciated.

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My question is (ah-ha, he finally gets to the point) will this Serenity book be the same? Will the Serenity book feature information about the so-called 'verse that may be interesting for people who may not necessarily play the game (ie. me!).
Cheers!

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My question is (ah-ha, he finally gets to the point) will this Serenity book be the same? Will the Serenity book feature information about the so-called 'verse that may be interesting for people who may not necessarily play the game (ie. me!).
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The core game book will be full of great shots from Serenity and lots, and lots, of "encyclopediatic" type info. To play an RPG, folks need an in depth guide into the entire "world" of the particular game. Even the "Quickstart" book works as good looking, easy to go through, tour of the 'verse. So the books will have plenty of great info.

The Serenity RPG is being designed for both the Firefly/Serenity fans who are experienced RP gamers, and to be for fans, who may never use it to play the game, as a great Serenity book that's just really cool to read and look through.

Hope that answers your question!

11thHour

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Originally posted by G1223:
Need a link to the actual site so I can look over the chance of ordering it.

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Originally posted by 11thHour:
As soon as the official site is ready, I'm sure the link will be posted around the various Firefly/Serenity sites. The book will also be available for purchase at many upcoming conventions.

Thanks!

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The Serenity RPG will also offer a cool supplemental book that will be a streamlined version of the full game. This book will be around 24 pages, in black & white, with full color front and back covers. The "Quickstart" book (not the final name) will be available online for free download, and should also makes it's debut at San Diego Comic Con in July.

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Originally posted by 11thHour:
As soon as the official site is ready, I'm sure the link will be posted around the various Firefly/Serenity sites.

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Oh yeah, I'm doing the art...

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The Serenity RPG is being designed for both the Firefly/Serenity fans who are experienced RP gamers, and to be for fans, who may never use it to play the game, as a great Serenity book that's just really cool to read and look through.

Hope that answers your question!

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11th, that's great!!!!

Now I'm definately buying this book. Considering that my husband works in a gaming store, it was pretty much inevitable anyway. But now I'm looking forward to it with giddy anticipation! Especially with all the shiny descrptions in this thread. Can't wait!

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Let's see now, that makes 2 out of the 4 primary crew members of the Catastrophic Bloodbath who have gotten professional gigs based on their online work. Hmm... It's only a matter of time before I get that phone call. Surely someone will need a person who can type "LOL" a lot...

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Originally posted by MightyCthulhu:
Will it be available for download in July also or only available at San Diego Comic Con in July?

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Is the official site www.serenityrpg.com ?

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Back to the rpg: since the rights to the TV show and the rights to the movie are owned by different companies, from what I've heard there's no way someone writing a movie RPG could use material from the series. I'd love for someone attached to the game to come here and tell me I'm wrong.

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You're wrong.

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And what wonderful art it is too I might add. The chapters we are previewing now have the art as it will appear in the rulebook and it is by far one of the best looking RPG books I have ever seen.

You have really outdone yourself 11thHour and the fanbase owes you a big thank you for all of your efforts.

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Back to the rpg: since the rights to the TV show and the rights to the movie are owned by different companies, from what I've heard there's no way someone writing a movie RPG could use material from the series. I'd love for someone attached to the game to come here and tell me I'm wrong.

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Back to the rpg: since the rights to the TV show and the rights to the movie are owned by different companies, from what I've heard there's no way someone writing a movie RPG could use material from the series. I'd love for someone attached to the game to come here and tell me I'm wrong.

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Well, Jamie has just said the opposite. Can you tell me what you're referring to when you made the above reply?

I can understand the game makers wanting to play down the fact that you can't use anything that's TV only. But it's better to be up front about what is or isn't included than to dissemble...

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Originally posted by 11thHour:

The Serenity RPG is being designed for both the Firefly/Serenity fans who are experienced RP gamers, and to be for fans, who may never use it to play the game, as a great Serenity book that's just really cool to read and look through.

Hope that answers your question!

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Originally posted by HANS
None of this means the game will be bad, or that the TV data can't be extrapolated into the game, but it I have the feeling it could be an unfortunate shortcoming. It also won't be quite as useful as a generic reference tool for non-gamers as you imply.

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Originally posted by JAMIECHAMBERS:
While I can't (and won't!) go into the specifics of our licensing agreement, there are a few things I can share. One is that obvious trademark, and branding-specific elements to Firefly won't be used. Thing to remember, though, is that the show is the backstory for the 'Verse and the crew. I think you'll be surprised by the amount of material that filters through into other licensed projects, such as the comic and the novelization. Ours is the same.

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Originally posted by JAMIECHAMBERS:
Hey there. No, we can't use the theme song. While we love the song, too, a TV theme song is one of the most basic identifiers so we had to leave it be. Good news is, though, that all the Browncoats already know it!

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Originally posted by JamieChambers:
You don't have much longer to wait to judge the book for yourselves. All I ask is that you wait until it's out there before you jump on those conclusions. (I know, what fun is that?) I hope you enjoy the book for the pretty pictures AND the words.

** Jamie

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You forgot to mention that your other skills include that you are a long time survivor of a spaceship with a 86.7% death rate!

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Originally posted by MightyCthulhu:
I got a chance to play the RPG at Origins this past weekend. It was a blast. In addition to the book, you will need paper, pencils and a set of polyhedral dice to play the game. 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 sided dice are used.

The Game mechanics are simple and elegant and the adventure flowed quickly.

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I sat in on two games that weekend....

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