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recently heard about Rogue Stars and after doing a bit of research it seems like a good base for a 40k RPG. Has anyone used this rule set before? what are you experiences?
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Why not just use the actual 40k rpgs?
   
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Rogue Stars is not really a RPG. It is an ultra low model-count skirmish miniatures game.

You could easily use the equipment lists in Rogue Stars to represent 40k figures, although the many varieties of power armor (in 40k) might pose some issues.

The biggest issue is that there are no vehicle rules for Rogue Stars yet, so far as I know.

   
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I did a 40k based storyline last winter and believe you can easily adapt it to an RPG. The thickness of the rulebook is deceiving. There's a lot of customization in the game and modifiers for character building and development.

The game is very cinematic, because of one players ability to interrupt the other player's turn. I played a game where my Inquisitor and his Retinue went after what they thought was a Chaos Cultist cell (turned out to be a Genestealer Cult). They closed in and the Main Psycher stepped out and began to do psychic attacks vs one of my figures, slowly crushing him into a green paste (it was an ork). Fortunately, the psycher failed a roll and I was able to interrupt the attack with another figure.

The combat system has a lot to keep track of. I recommend using index cards on the sideboard so the game field doesn't get cluttered. Its worth the effort to learn the game. Its very fun and a few of the side situations were funny. For example theres a "Love in the Air" side mission. In one game, my Sister of Silence fell in love with a giant worm creature on my opponent's team.




 
   
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You can read my thoughts on the game here: https://bloodandspectacles.blogspot.com/2017/02/review-rogue-stars-osprey-wargame-series.html

It could work, BUT I actually recommend slight modifications to Pulp Alley or Strange Aeons for a lighter feeling 40K style game.

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