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For questions about the Star Wars Roleplaying Game: Saga Edition, an RPG published by Wizards of the Coast from 2007-2010 built on modified d20 System mechanics. It is a version of the company's Star Wars Roleplaying Game with substantial changes made to streamline the rules; for questions about the original version from 2000 or the revised version from 2002, use the [star-wars-d20] tag.

For questions about the Star Wars Roleplaying Game: Saga Edition, an RPG published by Wizards of the Coast from 2007-2010 built on modified d20 System mechanics.

It is a version of the company's Star Wars Roleplaying Game with substantial changes made to streamline the rules; for questions about the original version from 2000 or the revised version from 2002, use the tag.

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How can I pimp my Jedi?

I've just joined a group, starting up a Star Wars: Saga Edition game, beginning at. Naturally, I picked a Jedi, and I've decided to be a Zabrak. The one thing that worries me is, I'm not going to be as awesome a Jedi as I thought I would be. This is…
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Good resources for Star Wars Saga Edition

I was wondering if anyone knew where some good resources for SWSE (Star Wars: Saga Edition) would be. They closed down their official site besides the Dawn of Defiance campaign.
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When do I need to declare I'm blocking in Star Wars Saga Edition?

Block/Deflect state that "as a reaction, you may negate a melee/ranged attack by making a successful Use the Force check". I'm unclear on the timing of reactions. Do I have to declare block/deflect and roll versus the attack prior to knowing if…
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What does "minimum" mean in the Force Training feat?

The "Force Training" feat reads: You add force power suite equal to 1 + Your Wisdom Modifier (Minimum 1) Does this mean that the feat gives a bonus of [(1 + Wis mod) or 1, whichever is higher] or [1 + (Wis mod or 1, whichever is higher)]? (ie, if…
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Why is a Blaster Rifle worth more than a Blaster Carbine?

I am perplexed by the difference between Blaster Rifles and Blaster Carbines. According to Table 8-4 on page 127 of the Core Book, they are both medium rifles, have the same damage, stun damage, type, rate of fire, availability, and both come with…
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What do the skills listed in the starship block do?

I'm just starting a new Star Wars Saga campaign, and the GM has provided us with a (very nice) ship. I'm a bit confused as to what the starship skills section does. Example: Skills Initiative +0, Mechanics +8, Perception +12, Pilot +0, Use Computer…
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Why do Decoy Glow rods weigh more?

In the Saga Edition of the Star Wars game, you have the option of buying decoy glow rods. They allow you to store a small item inside of them and they light up (fooling authorities). The only issue is that they weight ~3 times as much as the regular…
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Does a Noble's wealth pay out when multiclassing?

The Noble's talent Wealth adds credits to the character each time a level is gained. It seems unclear whether this is Noble levels, or any levels. Does any general rule in the game shed further light on this?
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How is starship armor bonus used in calculating Reflex defense in Star Wars Saga Edition?

In SWSE, the armor bonus is supposed to be part of the Reflex defense, but the numbers don't add up. For example, the YT-2400 has an armor of +15. According to what I'm reading, the calculation should go: 10 + Dex bonus + Armor bonus + size…
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How to prevent a droid from denouncing you?

I'm preparing a campaign of Star Wars Saga Edition, and I'm stuck with two of my player's backgrounds. The campaign takes place in 3 659 BBY, and the party is mainly composed of Sith. The characters, a Jawa (Bob) and a droid HK-51 (John), serve the…
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Does Hammerblow stack with Mighty Swing or Dual Weapon Mastery?

I'm trying to make a character based on STR and DEX to do great unarmed melee attacks. Now I am wondering: does the Hammerblow talent of the soldier stack with the Mighty Swing feats? As far as I know, the hammerblow doubles my STR bonus as long as…
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Does helpless confer a penalty on ability checks?

If you have to roll an ability check while at the last stage of the condition track before helpless, you take a -10. When you are helpless, do you also take this -10 on things like, say, your "not dying" check? Or does it go away to be replaced with…
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How Do I Adjust The Star Wars: Saga Edition Challenge Level Formula for More Players?

The guidelines for building encounters in Saga Edition use an average of the total CLs of the enemies and hazards and divides it by 3. A result that is within three levels of the average level of a party of four player-characters is more or less a…
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Where are the rules about fire damage?

I have a flamethrower, which deals fire damage, but I don't know where to find the rules about it. Where in the core rule book (or any other book) can I find it?
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Can I take Talents as Feats?

While the rules as written seem to imply that talents and feats are separate, I have noticed that a lot of guides and suggested builds (even answers on this site) seem to imply that you may choose a talent instead of a feat, without ever stating it…
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