The Expanse: The solar system is now your playground 🌕🌐🌑 RPG Review & Mechanics

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The Expanse is a tabletop RPG published by Green Ronin in 2018. It’s based directly on the first two of nine novels of The Expanse novel series by James S.A. Corey, and is based on the A.G.E. game engine.

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0:00 – Intro
1:23 – Setting: Epstein Drive
2:25 – Setting: Factions
4:05 – Character Creation
5:43 – Mechanics: Basic Tests
6:29 – Mechanics: Drama Die & Stunts
9:04 – Mechanics: Fortune Points
9:43 – Mechanics: Churn
10:23 – Spaceships
11:59 – Running The Expanse
13:13 – My Thoughts
15:05 – Conclusion
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[DaveThaumavore]

ERRATA: Mars isn’t very fully terraformed in this fictional universe.

[jordanmatos]

I’m fairly new to your channel, but I have to say your reviews are my go to for expanding my rpg horizons now. You obviously take care in your presentation and it shows on screen. The way you break down the history and systems is extremely helpful to understanding a product. It’s a matter of time until your channel blows up and I’ll be here for it.

[dangarthemighty]

I love The Expanse ttrpg and have a copy of all the books and supplements they have put out so far. I really loved the novels and the TV series and when this came out from Green Ronin I jumped on it right away and the AGE system is so perfect for this game. Thank you for the review.

[_evillevi]

Wow! I was hoping there were a review of the Expanse made by you! Really good reviews, short but thorough.

[TheRedneckGamer]

The expanse novel's and audiobooks have over the last couple of years become my favorite works of fiction to experience that I return to again and again (I do a lot of driving since I live in the middle of nowhere and the audiobooks are particularly well done), my tabletop group has a campaign that is in the end game and close to wrapping up and I will be suggesting this game as something for me to run for our next leg of tabletop.

[darrylhodgson]

Thanks for a review of the game and how to play it. I appreciate a "heads-up" on the system having recently gotten the game. Just discovered you and appreciate your smooth (Shiny) and informative guide to the game, and a couple of others I've watched you do.

[goatfish]

Really great review. I'm late to the party but I really enjoy the books and series. Recently bought the rpg and am excited to give it a shot thanks to your review!

[thanhnhule]

I can't believe a such awsome review like this! Don't give up, Dave

[MrElliptific]

Glad you put out a review about the Expanse TTRPG. I trust your opinion.

[benderB]

Nice review mate.
I think you are spot on about the strengths and weaknesses of the system.

[ahmeterenkoc]

Great flow and explanation. Really a hidden gem channel.

[kalleendo]

Awesome review! happy holidays Mr. Thaumavore

[keithmathews]

Just a thought... have you heard of "Cepheus Deluxe" by Stellagama Publishing? It is a game designed from the Traveller RPG (the Mongoose Publishing version), with a number of tweaks to make it a bit less crunchy, depending on the mood or setting.

[norcalonline]

Another fantastic review! Thank you for unpacking this game. I backed it on Kickstarter and my hardcopy has a prominent position on my RPG shelf, but I've never played it because I haven't convinced my gaming group to try it. On a tangent, I'm wondering out loud if you have reviewed another sci-fi game called Eclipse Phase 2e. It's a fantastic RPG steeped in tech, hard science, sociology, and mystery. If you are unaware of EP2, give it a peep. Love to see you give it a review someday. Cheers, --Bo

[KellyHoyPhoto]

This is great. I've been curious about the game as I'm a huge fan of the show and books. Thanks!

[hopefulhyena]

Man, I love AGE games. I'm honestly thinking about reading these books just because of this game.

[Audiotrocious]

Another book coming out is supposed to expand the ship section

[zdbarnett]

I searched your channel yesterday (Dec. 19) for a review of 'The Expanse' and hoped you might cover it in the future. Great minds think alike?

[samchafin]

Kinda sad I let that bundle go by, but I've already got too many books to read. Still, I want to find a way to home brew that drama die system into my game.

[marwapranata]

The system seems interesting. I'm gonna study the game for a while, it seems like I can use it to write a Gundam setting and rules