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Prepping a Session in Under 30 Minutes (Yes, Really)
There is a special kind of panic that hits a GM about an hour before game time.
Ken HinxmanMay 5, 2026Why Star Wars D6 Still Thrives in a Galaxy Full of Games
In a hobby packed with glossy rulebooks, digital tools, premium miniatures, livestreamed campaigns, and a constant flood of new releases, it would be easy to assume that an older tabletop RPG should have faded into nostalgia by now. And yet Star Wars D6 endures.
Ken HinxmanApr 18, 2026Using Canon and Legends Locations in Your Star Wars D6 Game
Learn how to blend Canon and Legends locations in your Star Wars D6 campaign, with practical GM advice, adventure hooks, and worldbuilding tips for West End Games.
Ken HinxmanApr 11, 2026Force Powers 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Jedi Mechanics in WEG Star Wars
The Force in WEG is not just a powers system. It is a character system.
Ken HinxmanMar 26, 2026Creating a Balanced Star Wars D6 Character
How to build a hero who can survive the campaign, support the party, and still have room to grow
Ken HinxmanMar 26, 2026Running an Imperial Campaign
Most Star Wars roleplaying campaigns center around the Rebel Alliance, smugglers, or freewheeling scoundrels opposing the Empire. But turning the table—putting your players in Imperial boots—can create one of the most unique and compelling Star Wars D6 experiences.
Ken HinxmanMar 26, 2026Understanding the D6 System: Core Mechanics Explained
Welcome to the galaxy of blasters, lightsabers, and destiny. Whether you’re a grizzled gamemaster or a new recruit to the Rebel Alliance, understanding the core mechanics of the Star Wars D6 System (2nd Edition Revised and Expanded) is the first step toward running fast, cinematic adventures in the Star Wars universe.
Ken HinxmanMar 26, 2026Methods to Speed Up Star Wars D6 Combat
Even this streamlined ruleset can suffer from slowdowns in combat, especially with larger groups or more complex encounters. Fortunately, a few practical methods—both mechanical and procedural—can help keep the action flowing as quickly as a speeder bike chase on Endor.
Ken HinxmanMar 26, 2026Crafting a Star Wars D6 Campaign: A Game Master’s Guide
Whether you’re using the classic 2nd Edition or the Revised & Expanded rulebook, running a campaign is about more than dice rolls and stats—it’s about telling your own Star Wars story.
Ken HinxmanMar 26, 2026Star Wars D6 2nd Edition R&E: The Definitive Classic
Long before the age of sprawling digital RPGs and streaming actual play campaigns, there was West End Games’ Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game. First released in 1987, this innovative system didn’t just let players explore the galaxy far, far away—it defined how generations of fans understood the Star Wars universe beyond the screen.
Ken HinxmanMar 26, 2026