Space Opera - a look into an classic epic space RPG

Overview of the Space Opera RPG published in 1980 by Fantasy Games Unlimited. Covering the core rulebooks, Star Sector Atlases, Starcraft Compendiums, and the published adventures.
Fantasy Games Unlimited site - www.fantasygamesunlimited.net/
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[@luangu]

I had this! I played this! WoW!

[@agrayday7816]

Thank you for covering this! I hope you explore more in the series! The creator of this TTRPG was also the creator of the original FGU "Chivalry & Sorcery" titled "Chevalier".

[@norwolf01]

Yes, that's true. I was doing some reading the other day about the creators; Edward E. Simbalist, A. Mark Ratner, and Phil McGregor along with Scott Bizar from FGU. Edward E. Simbalist and Wilf K. Backhaus designed Chevalier.

[@olafbuddenberg4787]

Thank you for crafting this nice overview of one of the forgotten game systems out there. FGU really had a lot of very cool stuff as I am currently working my way through their product portfolio.

[@craigforrest6548]

I had Aftermath! as a teen. It used the same engine, and while I loved the setting, the engine itself I thought was unplayable.

[@drauglurdarkambient]

Stumbled into this. I'm awestruck. I love every single minute of it
This is treasure and no one can tell me otherwise
subbed

[@norwolf01]

Thank you. I plan to do more with Space Opera soon as well as continuing with my Powers & Perils run.

[@blockmasterscott]

Wow, I never heard of this one.

[@ranekeisenkralle8265]

When iu saw the title of the video, I initially thought of the old Alternity system.

[@PolarRed]

I lost the fight against Traveller! I'm still salty. But at least I still have my Star Sector Atlas's, Source books and Adventures. Damn, I loved Casino Galactica and NCG 8436! But I'm easily pleased.

[@norwolf01]

Casino Galactica is a favorite of mine as well and one I used a lot in the past.

[@vonneely1977]

OMG I played this as a kid! (Yes, I'm really old) 😮
Worth noting: The space combat system is coincidentally *identical* to what is seen in David Gerrold's "Star Wolf" sci-fi novels.

[@norwolf01]

Lol, hopefully fond memories.

[@freddaniel5099]

Nice overview of a system that I have seen around, but never knew much about. The fact that it is still in print speaks well for its appeal and following.
I am wondering, will there be a play series for SO?
Cheers!

[@norwolf01]

I do plan to do a few more videos on SO with the next one being character creation.

[@garysuarez9614]

Thanks for the info, I had wondered in a separate comment if it was still in print.

[@Facetiously.Esoteric]

I prefered star frontiers or Gamma World. But we played a ton of stuff. Boot Hill, Gangbusters, Villians and Vigilantes, Commando, top secret, Star Trek, James Bond 007, Conan the role playing game, DC heroes, Marvel Super Heroes, and of course D&D/AD&D.

[@norwolf01]

Nice, sounds like a lot of the same stuff I played back in the day.

[@kamikazetsunami9137]

The algorithm sent me here.

[@tomdadada]

The leaf through these books was a bit hectic in the beginning. Understandable by the amount of books, but in that case i´d prefer some chosen highlights instead of this fast back and forth, without seeing much. But it got calmer in the second half of the video. Interesting old-school-stuff, did´nt heard about it before (Traveller did it for me, always!).

[@norwolf01]

I agree, I wanted to get through all the books without the video getting too long. I'm planning to go back and do a deeper dive into the core books and maybe a few others along with a character creation walkthrough.

[@user-go4vz2ir6r]

I remember playing this, waaay back in the day. I liked it, but the GM was too passive, and players just stopping being interested.