There are currently 4 types of Events that are being ran on regular basis in both SWO and VOJ:
EVENT TYPEDESCRIPTIONGM PRESENCEMAX FREQUENCY
Character SimCharacter interaction RP, also known as free-form role-play (IC)Minimal; GM sets the scene for the characters and participates in developing that scene.2x a WEEK
Training SimWhere newcomers to SWO learn the ropes of RPing (how skills/atts work, rolling, adjudicating own results, etc.)Involved; GM is responsible for tracking PC...
CAVEAT: Star Wars Odyssey has its roots in WEG's D6 System. However, role-play is the most important factor in SWO. Do not let the D6 System take priority over role-play. Nothing in this article has been fabricated - the content was taken from various WEG sourcebooks themselves.
DIFFICULTY CHART
DIFFICULTYDIFFICULTY NUMBER
Very Easy
1-5
Easy
6-10
Moderate
11-15
Difficult
16-20
Very Difficult
21-30
Heroic
31+
Epic
41+
Legendary
51+
The player has to tie with or beat...
"The Force is what gives a Jedihis power.
It's an energy field created by all living things.
It surrounds us, it penetrates us, it binds the Galaxy together."
— Obi-Wan Kenobi
USING THE FORCE
Playing a Force Sensitive character carries with it additional responsibilities and required knowledge that other characters do not have to deal with. Below is an in depth description of some of the features that may come up while playing a Force Sensitive character.
The Force and Alignment
For...
SWO's Mature Content Guide
SITE RATING
Star Wars Odyssey's content-rating is 3-3-3, which means that mature themes and situations can and do come up in threads. We require that all mature content is flagged as such with the appropriate tags and descriptors.
What is considered 'mature content'?
Mature content includes any material that contains, depicts or explicitly references one or more of the following:
strong or offensive language
discriminatory themes/language
nudity
sex
violence...
LIGHTSABER CONSTRUCTION RULES
One of the rites of passage for a Jedi is for him or her to construct a lightsaber. The lightsaber acts as a focusing device, allowing the Jedi to reach a state of attunement with the Force which enhances his combat capabilities. Jedi apprentices spend a great deal of time and effort constructing lightsabers, an elegant weapon of ancient technologies. The blade helps the Jedi focus, attuning him to the Force so that it more easily flows through him. It is used...