Mega Traveller
Marc W. Miller • 1987 • Plenum Publishing Corporation
- Author
- Marc W. Miller
- First published
- 1987
- Publisher
- Plenum Publishing Corporation
- ISBN
- 9780943580487
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MegaTraveller was released by Game Designers' Workshop in 1987 as the second major iteration of the venerable Traveller science fiction role-playing game. Created by Marc W. Miller, the game was designed to advance the established Imperium setting by introducing a narrative focus on the Rebellion, a massive civil war that fundamentally altered the political landscape of the universe. This shift marked a departure from the open-ended exploration themes of the original game, providing a more structured, meta-plot-driven experience that resonated with fans looking for a cohesive, evolving story.
The technical design of the game introduced a unified task system that streamlined mechanics for resolving player actions, a significant innovation for the era. While the game was lauded for its ambition and the depth of its expanded setting, it also faced criticism for production inconsistencies and complex errata that challenged early players. Despite these hurdles, it remains a pivotal chapter in the history of tabletop gaming, representing an earnest attempt to marry deep world-building with an evolving, interactive narrative arc.
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