Embark on a Cosmic Odyssey: "Beyond the Horizon: The Ultimate Guide to Playing Mongoose Traveller"
Your Gateway to the Stars Awaits!
A Guide for New Explorers-
Are you curious about Mongoose Traveller but not sure where to start? Beyond the Horizon is a collection of tips, observations, and advice drawn from years of play, designed to help newcomers understand what the game is about before diving into the rulebooks.
This 40-page guide doesn’t replace or expand the official rules — instead, it provides a broad overview of the main themes and playstyles in Traveller:
- Character Creation Basics: Understand the core choices that shape your Traveller.
- Combat in Context: What battles feel like in Traveller — from tense personal firefights to dangerous space encounters.
- Travel & Exploration: What jump travel means in play, and how Referees use it to pace campaigns.
- Trade & Commerce: The role of speculative trading and interstellar business.
- Stealth & Espionage: A thematic look at spycraft in Traveller and the skills that make it possible.
- Science & Technology: How scientific and technical skills can drive adventure hooks.
Why This Guide Helps
- Written for new players and GMs who want to “get” what Traveller is about before crunching through mechanics.
- Offers broad observations, examples, and tips drawn from actual play.
- Expands on our popular blog series, making it easy to read in one place.
Important Note
This is not a rules supplement. You won’t find step-by-step combat procedures or system expansions here — instead, this guide is a primer to give players a sense of Traveller’s unique style of play.
Set Your Coordinates for Adventure: Your Odyssey Begins Now!
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Acknowledgment
This book is an independent publication and is not affiliated with, nor has it been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Mongoose Publishing. “Mongoose Traveller” is the property of Mongoose Publishing, and it retains all rights to its trademarks, intellectual property, and game mechanics.
The tips, strategies, and advice herein are based on the author’s experiences and interpretations of the Mongoose Traveller role-playing game system. This work is intended to offer guidance and enhance the playing experience for fans of the game, without reproducing any specific content from the Mongoose Traveller publications.
I extend my gratitude to Mongoose Publishing for creating the Mongoose Traveller game system, which has inspired countless hours of adventure and imaginative play. Additionally, I acknowledge the foundational work of Marc Miller, whose original Traveller universe laid the groundwork for the game we enjoy today. Their contributions to the role-playing game community have fostered a rich, expansive universe that continues to captivate players around the world.
This book is a tribute to the spirit of exploration and creativity that Mongoose Traveller encourages. It is written with the utmost respect for the original creators and the vibrant community of players and game masters who bring the universe to life.
