Hello! Quick question I can hopefully get some help with. I bought the Edge of the Empire Beginner Game ages ago and let a friend borrow it so he could be our GM but he ended up moving away so I recently bought the new Force and Destiny Beginner set to start again. I'm going to be the GM this time but I'm tempted to just buy every **** set for the extra dice, cardboard markers/characters, maps, AND just to see which setting my players enjoy. Am I being ridiculous? Should I just have them go through F&D and then get the giant rule book for the setting I think they'll like?

BONUS QUESTION! IS there any difference between the various Game Master Screens? I bought the F&D one hoping it had the cool looking lady Jedi from the cover on it but it doesn't and now I really want the Age of Rebellion Game Master screen. SO, is there a difference with the information that's on that back of the screen?

Thank you!

Each beginner's set is unique. Each has 4 different characters, a separate adventure, and a different map. As the Dice are half the cost of the sets when purchased separately, I think it is a decent choice. You also will then have 3 extra sets of rules so people can look through them easier.

As for the GM screen, while the information that is on the screen is identical on each one, the booklets are all different and again give you a different adventure and a different supplemental rule (Fighter/ Vehicle Squadrons or Light Saber Construction).

Also, each beginner box provides the characters with a different group reward. Personally, I think it could be pretty awesome to use these adventures as a way in which the players gain these resources. They are very valuable and really deserve a fun backstory and some work towards gaining them and with some tweaking the beginner games could definitely do this.

As for the GM screen, while the information that is on the screen is identical on each one, the booklets are all different and again give you a different adventure and a different supplemental rule (Fighter/ Vehicle Squadrons or Light Saber Construction).

This is not 100% accurate,

Most of the information is the same, Page number references will be different as will some of the weapon blocks. There are weapons that are on the quick look up list and some that are removed. Each screen caters to the game it was meant for. I find the EOE screen to be the most universal as AOR and FND i feel focus in on their subset.

If you've got the money for it, sure.

Not only does this give you the chance to play in any setting, but the core rulebooks actually contain different starships and vehicles, so if there's something you want (like me wanting the G9 rigger), you'll have to buy the core rulebook anyway to get that info :/

Not to mention the fact that the beginner game is only slightly more expensive than a set of dice. I consider the additional adventure to be well worth the extra money.

Not to mention the fact that the beginner game is only slightly more expensive than a set of dice. I consider the additional adventure to be well worth the extra money.

And with the free PDF follow up adventures, it's even better.

Wow. Every single post here has been helpful and informative, thank you! I was right on the edge of buying all the sets and your advice has pretty much sealed that deal right up. I like the story idea of possibly having my players get the rewards from all the campaigns and then taking a big one away in the universe they prefer playing with so they're fired up to get it back. The screens aren't too pricey and I really do like the idea of getting the extra adventures in them as well.

Wait, is everyone here a secret employee that's trying to get me to spend more money?! I'm onto you. I'm going go pick a Star Wars game that won't bleed me dry. Something like Disney Infinity 3.0

Thanks again

Each GM Kit also has a different adventure that is packed with it, in addition to the minor differences in some of the items that are listed on the GM screen.

I bought every beginner box as it is the best deal for the dice. given that you get the dice and a map and an adventure.

My thinking was if I am gonna spend $15 I may as well spend $20 and get a bunch more stuff. And as Bradknowles said the GM screens are slightly different mostly in the equipment listed.

They're worth it because the dice alone are $15 a set, so for a mere $5 more you get a bunch of folios, maps, tokens, and additional rulebooks that can be useful even if you're not playing the beginner game.

I rationalized buying all three with the excuse about the dice, but my son took the AoR game and dice home to California; forcing me into F&D. I have no regrets. Now I have dice. My misgivings over the F&D I expressed elsewhere on these boards. I love this game system. Debating over the GM screen I want the adventure

I am the odd man out. I didn't see the value in the pre gen characters, as I have players that have their own characters they want to play. The adventures I'm sure wold be ok, but not something that I would run. I do have the Edge Box Set, and already had four sets of dice by the time AoR came out. I don't need the little tokens and maps. If anything I would just want the dice, and $9 for dice is a lot better than $19, plus stuff I don't need.

The GM screens on the other hand, they each have special rules that you can only get there. But I have the Edge screen and see no great need in getting the other 2. If I ran an AoR or FaD game, maybe, but until then, I'll save my money for the books.

But the main thing is if you see value in it, then great. I have a ton of actions figures and toys lining my gaming area, and most people wouldn't see the value in that. In my opinion, the box sets are a great way to get people into the game, and after that, buy the books not more beginners box sets. But hey, if you've got the cash, go for it man. Also, some people are the RPG collector and want to get all the books and stuff to have that complete collection. To them, the value is there. Just like I value my stuffed talking Tauntaun and Admiral Ackbar on my PC desk. So for me, one box set was enough, I didn't use anything but the dice in it...

Best of luck to you and your future Star Wars adventures!