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Referees Companion (MegaTraveller)
Marc W. Miller • 1988 • Plenum Publishing Corporation
- Author
- Marc W. Miller
- First published
- 1988
- Publisher
- Plenum Publishing Corporation
- ISBN
- 9780943580715
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The Referee's Companion was released in 1988 as a core supplemental volume for the MegaTraveller role-playing game system. Published by Game Designers' Workshop under the leadership of Marc W. Miller, this book was designed to serve as an essential toolkit for game masters, providing structured guidelines for managing the complex interplay of mechanics and universe building in the Third Imperium setting. It arrived during a period of transition for the franchise, aiming to consolidate the ruleset into a more cohesive experience for long-term campaigns.
The volume focuses on the practical application of game mechanics, offering advice on campaign structure, hazard generation, and the logistical challenges of spacefaring adventures. It reflects the distinctive aesthetic and technical depth typical of GDW's late-80s output, emphasizing a simulationist approach to science fiction gaming. While MegaTraveller eventually faced criticism for its complex ruleset, the Companion remains a sought-after reference for its efforts to organize the narrative and mechanical density of the Traveller universe.
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