{"product_id":"arathi-sector-box-set","title":"Arathi Sector Box Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eArathi Sector Box Set includes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComplete Rules booklet\u003cbr\u003eComplete Gameplay booklet\u003cbr\u003eVulgaris System sandbox campaign booklet\u003cbr\u003eSystem map 11x17 poster\u003cbr\u003eSystem map location sticker sheet\u003cbr\u003e2 six sided dice\u003cbr\u003e2 stickers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll orders come with free PDF downloads of game manual and Vulgaris System + printable character sheet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePackaged in durable all black cardboard box with full cover sticker featuring Outer Church artwork. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArathi Sector is a streamlined, gritty and brutal 2d6 ruleset that will be familiar toanyone who has played CG's flagship \"Kal-Arath,\" but also other old school 2d6 systems like Traveller, from which it pulled a lot of inspiration. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a classless system that uses Stat and Skill combinations to create dynamic and unique characters, but focuses heavily on smart and fast gameplay with character power capped by difficult choices during progression. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe setting and rules allow for a broad expression of sci-fi adventures, from city or planet-based mercenary crews to dogfights in the stars. This is kept entertaining by weapon \"traits\" and vehicle and ship \"systems\" that operate in a similar way to character skills - every choice matters, and armaments that excel against one kind of ship may suffer against another. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShip combat uses a fast-yet-satisfying system that keeps the action moving quickly, yet allowing for tactical choices based on ship speed and maneuverability, on-board weapon options and systems and intelligent use of an \"always moving\" style that requires point spends to slow down, speed up, change facing and movement direction and so on. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is always the need to answer the question: why another game? Why not use what's already out there? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor us, that answer is simple - we believe we have created a game that is both much faster and more easy to play than many older games, while having much more depth and satisfying play than many newer \"rules lite\" options - a term that is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-italic\"\u003esometimes used these days for things\"half-baked\" might fit bitter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined with the attention given to making this an excellent choice for any solo-play enthusiasts out there, we believe this stands on its own. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can get a more in-depth look at its mechanics \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/open.substack.com\/pub\/castlegrief\/p\/full-speed-ahead?r=2bd088\u0026amp;utm_campaign=post\u0026amp;utm_medium=web\u0026amp;showWelcomeOnShare=false\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/open.substack.com\/pub\/castlegrief\/p\/center-of-gravity?r=2bd088\u0026amp;utm_campaign=post\u0026amp;utm_medium=web\u0026amp;showWelcomeOnShare=true\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, at the Castle Grief Substack, and see some of what's under the hood. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs always with Castle Grief projects, there is a heavy focus on randomly generated material and \"solo first\" design - in these booklets are tables for creation of characters + backgrounds (with a mechanical effect on gameplay), adventure sites, star systems, NPCs, missions, and much more. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn and off-world travel rules and tables entrenched heavily in a \"low tech scifi\" setting give a great deal of texture and setting lore in an implied fashion without burying you in details or info, and you're left with the freedom to build your own Arathi Sector. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe accompanying 24 page \"Vulgaris System\" gives refs or solo players the tools to start playing immediately in a pre-made sandbox complete with maps, locations, NPCs, factions, and situations brewing for the PCs to engage with and kick off a longer campaign. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Castle Grief","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52406014247195,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/4549\/7627\/files\/photo_2026-06-26_15-46-07.jpg?v=1782503191","url":"https:\/\/castlegrief.myshopify.com\/products\/arathi-sector-box-set","provider":"Castle Grief","version":"1.0","type":"link"}