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Science fiction setting with a galaxy map

Started by jan paparazzi, February 13, 2016, 11:56:46 PM

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jan paparazzi

February 13, 2016, 11:56:46 PM
I am looking for an established space opera setting with a galaxy map. That DIY mentality is not for me, so games like Stars without number isn't going to fly for me. I already know the Third Imperium, but I am looking for some alternatives.
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Shawn Driscoll

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February 14, 2016, 12:29:29 AM
The whole galaxy, or just parts of it? Maybe fans have mapped galaxies already of certain novels? But most novels only cover a handful of systems in their galaxies.

S'mon

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February 14, 2016, 01:31:39 AM
Terran Empire for Hero System has a galaxy map, and is quite good.

yosemitemike

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February 14, 2016, 03:56:04 AM
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February 14, 2016, 07:57:23 AM Last Edit: February 14, 2016, 08:01:02 AM by JesterRaiin
Quote from: jan paparazzi;878847I am looking for an established space opera setting with a galaxy map. That DIY mentality is not for me, so games like Stars without number isn't going to fly for me. I already know the Third Imperium, but I am looking for some alternatives.

  • RPG branches of Warhammer 40k - each uses a map of different star sector
  • "A Time of War" (or alternatively, older "Mechwarrior") - rpg branch of Battletech wargame, that doesn't feature map on its own, but operates in BT world, and there are many star maps for it.
  • "Mindjammer".
  • "Thousand Suns".
  • "Firefly".
  • "Space 1889".
  • "Baroque Space Opera"

While not ever is Space-Opera, they all feature star maps with different scope, (ranging from a galaxy, to a small solar system) that you can easily use in your own setting/game.

In addition:

Taken from my online RPG tools collection. There are a few similar accessories there, if you care to look for them. ;]
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jan paparazzi

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February 14, 2016, 06:43:06 PM
Quote from: Shawn Driscoll;878850The whole galaxy, or just parts of it? Maybe fans have mapped galaxies already of certain novels? But most novels only cover a handful of systems in their galaxies.

That's what I am looking for. A few systems. For some reason I run into games without a system, only one system (just a bunch of planets) or tools to create systems. I just want multiple systems, a little broad, doesn't have to be real deep.
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jan paparazzi

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February 14, 2016, 06:55:52 PM
Quote from: S'mon;878852Terran Empire for Hero System has a galaxy map, and is quite good.

Yup this is the kind I am looking for. Already thanks for all suggestions. Will check it out asap.
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GameDaddy

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February 14, 2016, 07:03:36 PM
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3rik

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February 15, 2016, 07:40:23 AM
I really enjoy HardNova II for this. There's just enough detail to its universe that you can start playing right away. However, don't expect fancy design and production values; this cuts down to the basics right away, which is actually what I like about it.

HardNova 2 Revised & Expanded contains pretty much everything you could need. If you want you can expand the setting by adding HardNova 2: The Intercosm. If you're looking for something highly original and unusual, this is not the setting you want. Then again, we are talking space opera, right?
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jeff37923

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February 15, 2016, 06:34:06 PM
Quote from: jan paparazzi;878847I am looking for an established space opera setting with a galaxy map. That DIY mentality is not for me, so games like Stars without number isn't going to fly for me. I already know the Third Imperium, but I am looking for some alternatives.

http://travellermap.com/?x=-2957.749&y=5266.951&scale=0.0234375

If you zoom out on The Traveller Map, you get the whole Milky Way galaxy. The tiny red splotch on the Orion Spur is Known Space of the OTU.

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tenbones

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February 15, 2016, 06:57:43 PM
The old galaxy map from Star Control...

http://www.star-control.com/starmaps.php

Check those out.

tenbones

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February 15, 2016, 06:59:48 PM
Quote from: jan paparazzi;878966That's what I am looking for. A few systems. For some reason I run into games without a system, only one system (just a bunch of planets) or tools to create systems. I just want multiple systems, a little broad, doesn't have to be real deep.

How about the Star Control II galaxy map?

http://www.star-control.com/starmaps.php

jan paparazzi

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February 16, 2016, 11:06:41 AM
Quote from: jeff37923;879160http://travellermap.com/?x=-2957.749&y=5266.951&scale=0.0234375

If you zoom out on The Traveller Map, you get the whole Milky Way galaxy. The tiny red splotch on the Orion Spur is Known Space of the OTU.

You're welcome.

I was already aware of the Third Imperium map. Yes this is the kind of thing I am looking for. A lot of sectors divided between several empires. I am looking for more alternatives like this and then make a pick between them. I am not looking for an implied setting.
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Omega

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February 16, 2016, 05:15:24 PM Last Edit: February 16, 2016, 11:47:19 PM by Omega
SPI's Universe RPG came with a map of the stars within 20 ly radius sphere of Earth. Gave the star positions in 3 dimensions. Still one of my favorite space maps.

There are a-lot of maps for star sectors for Traveller. As you allready know.

Star Frontiers has a nice little system of stars in a nebula abstracted in 3d. Second favorite space map.

jan paparazzi

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February 18, 2016, 05:02:29 AM
When searching for it I find a lot of Star Wars, Star Trek and Warhammer 40K maps. Not really interested in those. Traveller's Third Imperium setting I already know. I also find a lot of homebrew maps, but those aren't of use to me because they don't have a setting attached.

I did just find some maps for Star Drive.
http://seawolfsden.net/wp-content/uploads/1986/08/new.frontier.map_.small_.jpg
That's the stuff I am looking for. I definitely need some empires on a map. Not just some planets. Getting interested in the setting as well. Maybe I just should go looking for cool settings and see if there is an established galaxy tacked on as well?
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