Coruscant and the Core Worlds (Star Wars Roleplaying Game) Review

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(More customer reviews)Prior to the release of this sourcebook, there were only three decent sources for information on Star Wars worlds. The first was the Star Wars Encyclopedia, which is filled with so much other stuff that unless you know the names of these worlds already, it's unlikely you'll find them. The second is the Guide to the Star Wars Universe, which additionally has no illustrations and little enough description. The third, and the one I used, is the Essential Guide to Planets and Moons, which provides some useful background info but was obviously not written with the RPG in mind (in fact, it predates it by several years). It's therefore a great relief to see that purpose-written hardcovers are being released that detail parts of the galaxy.
The Core Worlds include many of the worlds mentioned in the movies and expanded universe- Corellia, Ralltiir, Duro, Alderaan, Chandrila, Kuat, and other notables. The systems are listed in alphabetical order save for Coruscant, which is first, and each section has the following parts: General stats (general trivia regarding the system), Description (basic description useful for introduction), History (summary of notable events in all SW periods), People (species and how they behave), Locations (some notable spots and cities, with at least one map).
Additionally, there is a 'For the GM' section with adventure hooks, NPC heroes and villains from various eras that can easily be adapted to any of them, and various stat blocks for said NPCs, creatures, and unique vehicles and starships. There is only one new prestige class- the Seyugi Dervish (an unarmed fighter) but this book isn't really meant to detail those in the first place. Several new feats and species are added, most of which are obviously meant for NPC locals (the Brachiation feat, for example, lets you swing through trees at your speed).
Perhaps the best thing about this book are the illustrations, which are numerous, original, and inspiring. Just getting a glimpse of the Core Worlds is often enough to describe them and plan a few nasty surprises for your players, and the sourcebook does a fine job of providing visual cues. The corresponding information is thorough but not long-winded, and ideal for getting your adventure going with minimal fuss. Coruscant and the Core Worlds really sets the standard for ease of use and value. I am looking forward to seeing similar ones that will describe the other parts of the Star Wars galaxy.

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Adventure Awaits at the Heart of the Galaxy.The glittering pinnacles and shadowy canyons of Coruscant's global cityscape offer an inexhaustible source of action, intrigue, risk, and reward. The shining capital planet also lies within easy reach of each of the other major worlds of the Galactic Core, from the deceptively peaceful expanses of Alderaan to the teeming shipyards of Corellia.This sourcebook features:• Detailed descriptions of 28 planets in the Core Worlds region of the galaxy.• Historical information that spans all three major eras, descriptions of indigenous populations, and key locations for each planet.• Special emphasis on Coruscant, including characters and locations introduced in Episode II: Attack of the Clones.• Gamemaster-only sections for each planet with supporting characters, adventure hooks, new creatures, aliens, vehicles, droids, prestige classes, and feats.To use this sourcebook, you also need the Star Wars Roleplaying Game Revised Core Rulebook.

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