Science fiction
Stars without Number
An old-school science-fiction sandbox with world creation, factions and psychic adventurers.
Directory entry · Kevin Crawford
Third-party modules welcome- Entry type
- Roleplaying game
- Rules family
- Generic
- Edition
- 2010
- Rules licence
- Community programme
01
What is it about?
Kevin Crawford’s original 2010 Stars Without Number differs from Revised. The original official preview and a preserved full first-edition copy establish its identity; Crawford’s author account separately explains compatible publishing.
02
At the table
Skill checks use 2d6 plus skill and attribute. First-edition attacks use d20 plus the target’s descending armour class, combat skill, attribute and attack bonus, aiming for 20. Explore sectors as warriors, experts or psychics.
For module creators
Publishing modules
Independent sales
The author permits original compatible products with rewritten mechanics and an original or generic setting.
Conditions
Do not copy protected prose/art or use reserved setting elements such as the Scream and Terran Mandate commercially. A compatibility notice is allowed, but Stars Without Number must not be the product’s actual title or imply official status. Separately, noncommercial fan material may draw only from free editions and must not be posted on DriveThruRPG or other commercial sites. This is a custom author policy, not a CC/OGL licence over the full book.