Traveller Book 0: An Introduction to Traveller

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Book 0: An Introduction to Traveller
GDW B00 Book 00 An Introduction to Traveller RPG supplement cover 1981.jpg
Designers Loren K. Wiseman
Publishers Game Designers' Workshop
Publication1982
GenresScience-fiction
SystemsClassic Traveller

Traveller Book 0: An Introduction to Traveller is a tabletop role-playing game supplement, written by Loren K. Wiseman for Traveller , and published by Game Designers' Workshop (GDW) in 1981. The 32-page book acts as an introduction to Traveller, and is designed to be read by those who are new to the hobby of role-playing generally, and particularly to Traveller. [1]

Contents

An updated edition [2] written by Gareth Hanrahan, was published by Mongoose Publishing in 2008, and released as part of Free RPG Day .

Contents

It includes basic information on character creation, skills, combat, and equipment. A blank character sheet is also included as a sample.

Reception

In the October 1981 edition of The Space Gamer Issue No. 44), William A. Barton thought the book was a good idea for new players, saying, "If you're new to Traveller, you'll find this book a useful aid. If not, it probably won't be worth your time and money to buy – unless you're a completist." [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Barton, William A. (October 1981). "Capsule Reviews". The Space Gamer . Steve Jackson Games (44): 32–33.
  2. ↑ Hanrahan, Gareth (2008). Traveller Book 0 An Introduction to Traveller. UK: Mongoose Publishing. ISBN   978-1-906103-85-9. MGP3808.
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