The justification here is that by this point, “basic training” is essentially over. Once a member of the Stargate team (That’s Stargate Phoenix, by the way) hits level 5, they stop gaining skills. Why this feels like an alien 5e, but still 5e. So, let me re-order them slightly, stick them into headings and walk through though why I’ve sub-headed this review “Alien 5e” even at the risk of being mistaken for a certain other sci-fi franchise. I don’t even need to unpick it for the review. Thoughtfully, wisely, confidently, Wyvern Gaming calls out what’s different in their system on page 9. At times it is like there are two parallel systems in one book. Not every RPG is 5e.Īlien 5e is what we get. Some people took the chance to say that not every RPG needs to be 5e. Wyvern also announced that the Stargate RPG would be a 5e game. It’s a format that does away with random encounters in taverns and quest boards. You have a group of heroes, each with their own roles, send out on missions that may be related or might not. The SG-1 format, in particular, suits tabletop adventures.