Draft, Playtesting

For Want Of Fuel

RPG Game Design Stars Without Number Mech Combat

For Want Of Fuel

A streamlined set of playtest rules for running Stars Without Number compatible mech combat scenes.

About the Project

For Want Of Fuel is a focused set of rules for running mech combat in your Stars Without Number game. The system emphasizes quick play and minimal tracking requirements while maintaining full compatibility with the Stars Without Number ruleset.

Key Features

  • Streamlined Combat: One primary number per defensive category
  • Minimal Tracking: Focus on gameplay over bookkeeping
  • Full SWN Compatibility: Works seamlessly with existing Stars Without Number rules
  • Interactive Documentation: Built-in tag system for quick reference
  • Clear Design: All information available at point of use

Access the Rules

The complete rules document is available in a dedicated layout with interactive features:

View the Complete Rules

Current Status

This is a playtest document in active development (Version 0.4). The rules are being tested and refined based on actual play experience.

Feedback Welcome

If you’ve played with these rules, I’d love to hear your feedback:

  • What worked well?
  • What could be improved?
  • Any edge cases you encountered?

Feel free to reach out through the contact links on this site.