Should You Choose to Accept It
Back to the Valmerian Chronicles after a harrowing mission, as everyone needs a little downtime for gaming. Ever consider the genius of how four short sentences can set the entire mythos of an iconic trilogy?
“The Emperor has dissolved the Senate. The last remnants of the Old Republic have been swept away… Fear shall keep the local systems in line. Fear of this battle station.”
You already know: (1) There was a republican form of government. (2) It’s been recently taken over by a tyrannical government. (3) The Emperor intends to rule through force and coercion. (4) That’s the entire reason to construct the Death Star.
Brevity is something to aspire to. Also, when going around the table featuring characters, change the wood grain from horizontal to vertical. It’s another visual cue that helps establish locations.
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