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[Kertain]

So my group is deciding on which setting to try next and I think NE is the top choice. I know this number will vary..but what is the campaign length (session wise) out of the box?

We typically do 5-6 hour sessions ~3 time a month. I am just trying to get a rough feel.

[Enno]

Take 1-2 sessions per Savage Tale and Plot Point to get a rough estimate.
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[Kertain]

Thank you!

So I have NE and the SPC: I assume they are compatible with each other? My goal was the offer my players a wider selection of powers to use in the NE game.

I have read here that a few powers are different between the two, which book should I defer to if I run across a conflict?

[ValhallaGH]

I'd focus on NE. Import a few things, like the Switchable modifier, and stick with the powers written for the campaign.
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[Kertain]

Thanks folks
what is the reasoning to stick to NE only powers? Just curious because I know my players are going to ask.

[ValhallaGH]

[Jose]

Are you talking about how many sessions at month you should play or how many months it would take you to play NE?

I play every saturday, 4-5 hours, and it takes me about 8 months...more or less.

[Kertain]

[Kertain]

Ok gonna seems silly..but just wanted to double check:

When using NE as a setting (or any SW setting book)... do you use the provided Edges/Hinterances/Skills in addition to those in the Core SW:D book?

I have never really used a SW setting before:)

[Thunderforge]

Yep, you use them in addition. Otherwise, you would have very few Hindrances and Edges to choose from.
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[Zadmar]

Thunderforge is correct, the new ones are used in addition to those from SWD. However not all of the SWD ones should be used - for example the Arcane Background (Super Powers) "replaces the one originally presented in Savage Worlds", while the "Altered Hindrances" section describes setting-specific changes to the Vow and Wanted hindrances.

It's also worth noting that NE was originally designed with an older version of the SW rules in mind. The two new professional edges in NE (Jack-of-All-Trades and Mechanical Genius) have since been incorporated into the core rules (the latter as "McGyver"), while Take the Hit has become much less appealing since the introduction of Elan.

But aside from that, they should fit together fairly seamlessly. NE just describes some additions and slight rule changes specific to its own setting.

[Kertain]

Thanks..another quick question:

Super Attribute: Lets the character increase their attribute one step

Example:
Base Agility D6

Does a "step" mean D6+1 or does that go to a D8?
I guess I am not sure what step means.

[Zadmar]

It means the die increases a step up to d12, then increases by +1 after that. So d6 would increase to d8, while a d12 would increase to d12+1.

[Kertain]

Thanks again
I figured as much, but wasn't 100% so thought I would check.

[Kertain]

Ok, so about to start this campaign and noticed a few things.

The plot point episodes dictate certain ranks. This is fine, but my group is a little ADD and it might be necessary (no pun intended) to push through the primary plot directly. It appears like several of the Savage Tales were intended to be played to keep this from happening...but alas I need to plan for the worse

If we do just push through the primary plot, the players will quickly be into Episodes a full rank early and I am sure the adventures are scaled appropriated..and be pretty difficult.
This is also assuming: 5 points per session and one Episode per session...as you can see that is a lot.

Has anyone else run into this? Any suggestions on how to allow this type of play through without just awarding the players tons of Experience per session?
I suppose I could dumb down the enemies, but I hate to throw off the balance of the narrative.

[Zadmar]