Stars Without Number

Overview

Stars Without Number is a sandbox science fiction tabletop role-playing game designed by Kevin Crawford and published by Sine Nomine Publishing. Originally released in 2010, followed by an extensively expanded and restructured Revised Edition in 2017, the game is a prominent fixture of the
Old School Renaissance (OSR) https://groupfinder.eu/library/old-school-renaissance-osr-2000
movement. It is structurally engineered to merge the lightweight tactical framework of early fantasy role-playing systems with exhaustive, modular sci-fi sandbox generation toolkits.

Description

Stars Without Number takes place in the year 3200, centuries after the tragic collapse of the Second Terran Mandate. The human galaxy was once interconnected by instantaneous jump gates and protected by a core of psychic navigators, until an evolutionary psychic catastrophe known as "The Scream" drove every psychic in existence instantly insane or dead. The sudden collapse of interstellar transit triggered a multi-century dark age of isolation known as the Silence. In the modern setting, fractured sectors of space are finally rediscovering faster-than-light spike drives and exploring a fragmented universe. Players navigate this dangerous frontier as spacers, scavengers, mercenaries, or rogue psychics, operating in a cosmos characterized by corporate espionage, lost pre-collapse technology, and shifting planetary regimes.

Links

sinenomine-pub.com https://sinenomine-pub.com - Official homepage for Sine Nomine Publishing and Kevin Crawford's developer catalog drivethrurpg.com https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/230009/stars-without-number-revised-edition-free-version - Revised Edition (Free Version) on Drive Thru RPG

Active games and players

en English
CoM
City of Mist
DND5.5E
Dungeons & Dragons 5.5E (2024)
...
Online
Alyx
My name is Alyx, a necromancer at heart and a roleplayer in spirit. I've been DMing and playing in tabletops consistently for over a decade now, but I started with DnD5e when the beta box was first released back in late 2013. I like to play support, prefer roleplaying and exploration over combat, and make unorthodox threats when pressed, so if you're looking for a healer who will tell you they'll eat your bones, I'm your creature.
en English es Spanish
Homebrew
Homebrew
STARS
Stars Without Number
...
Online
IbissKB
I am, Ibiss, 26M, a veteran text-based roleplayer (started c. 2013) trying to find my place in other forms of roleplay. In roleplay, I am looking for the narrative aspects, this feel of creating a fun story with unique characters. I prefer simpler systems, and I can't stand metagaming. As for character creation, I prioritize flavor. I love parties full of personality and variety, where no character feels the same. Normally I play as anthropomorphic characters, as most fantasy/sci-fi settings barely give me much to make a human character stand out (humans can be very interesting, specially in real-life based settings, but these aspects often feel a bit too washed out in other settings, so don't blame me for taking the easy route) I prefer giving a long-term commitment when it comes to roleplay, so I expect honest communication about what I'm playing. I'm not here to "try", I am here to find experiences where I can stay for a good while. This means I will highly prioritize the idea of making a unique plot together as a group rather than experiencing the "default" version of any system. My availability is Tuesdays to Fridays @ 3pm-10pm CET.
en English
DH
Daggerheart
Shadowdark
Shadowdark
...
Huntsville
Deven
Long-time player and game master, I also design material and my own games while writing about the tabletop hobby and fiction.

Other entries

TableTone
Tools & Platforms

TableTone

English
Tabletone
Audio & Music
TableTone brings immersive, evolving soundscapes to your TTRPG sessions, helping your story come alive with music that adapts to every moment. Designed specifically for game masters as it offers intuitive controls that make managing sound effortless. /images/general-media/1774009720_CjVhuK0Q.jpg A growing library of studio-quality content, created by professional producers, ensures a rich and cinematic experience. No generative AI is used — just handcrafted audio built for storytelling. Adaptive music and ambiences with the balance triangle Bring your story to life with dynamic, evolving music and soundscapes that you can adjust to every twist and turn of your game. Create and save scenes for your TTRPG session TableTone is designed with game masters in mind – simplifying audio management so you can focus on weaving the perfect narrative. Smooth transitions with one touch Elevate your game with a growing library of studio-grade audio content designed by top producers. /images/general-media/1774009724_mBnuRGVR.jpg Additional links store.tabletone.app - TableTone Store Youtube - TableTone on Youtube Instagram - TableTone on Instagram

Read more

teatroàespada
Actual Play & Podcasts

teatroàespada

Portuguese
Dungeons & Dragons
Actual Play
teatroàespada é uma ramificação da Upside Down Associação Cultural e trabalhamos na integração de jogos narrativos em teatro. Aqui podes encontrar NORMALVILE, Drama & Dados e RPG Anti Monopólio. Campaigns RPG Anti Monopólio Nesta série de actual play em que o caos e a sillyness reina, seguimos três colegas de casa improváveis, arrastados para debaixo do mesmo teto pela crise do imobiliário, fazendo os possíveis que estão ao seu alcance para lutar contra o aumento dos preços das casas e contra a tosta de abacate gentrificada. Normalville Situado para os lados da igualmente inexistente Leiria, Normalville é uma antiga cidade portuguesa, agora vila, com cerca de 3000 habitantes. Nada de especial ou histórico aconteceu em Normalville, a não ser ter sido tornada cidade com a construção do hospital, nos anos 50. Mais tarde, nos final dos anos 90, com a tentativa de uma construção de um parque de estacionamento subterrâneo, o hospital foi engolido pela terra, onde ainda está. A nossa aventura começa a cerca de 15km da pequena vila, num prédio de dois andares, onde os 3 habitantes serão chamados para aquilo que será o início de uma aventura. Links teatroafaca.com - Official website youtube.com - "RPG Anti Monopólio" playlist youtube.com - "Normalville" playlist spotify.com - Spotify feed

Read more

Dragon Friends
Actual Play & Podcasts

Dragon Friends

English
Dungeons & Dragons
Actual Play
Dragon Friends is a Dungeons & Dragons comedy show where a bunch of Australian dickheads muddle their way through a campaign. Fortnightly podcast, monthly live shows. Join comedians Michael Hing, Alex Lee, Demi Lardner, Edan Lacey & Simon Greiner, as well as their trusty bard Tom Cardy, as they continue to willfully misunderstand the world’s most beloved roleplaying game. Links thedragonfriends.com - Official website thedragonfriends.fandom.com - The Dragon Friends Podcast Wiki spotify.com - Spotify feed patreon.com - Patreon page

Read more

Reviews

Sorted by:

No reviews yet.

Login to leave a review.

Looking for a group?

Find a tabletop group to join or players to invite.
Groupfinder is a free looking-for-group/players platform. By players, for players.