Current Status These Lucky Stars is in active playtesting. The rules presented here are stable and playable, but may change based on ongoing testing and feedback. Setting-specific content is still in development and kept within closed playtesting while the SRD and starter modules are in the process of being uploaded.

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Here you can find the free SRD content and related web apps for These Lucky Stars, a dynamic tabletop roleplaying system by Sword in Board Workshop.

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Latest 7/22/26 Changes

  • New page: Damaged & Broken Gear — full rules for object durability, Object DEF/VIT, conditions, and breaking armor and shields.
  • New items: Ballistic Shield and Collapsible Shield added to sci-fi armor; Shield Mount component for robots and Androids.
  • Equipment overhaul: all items updated to the Object DEF system. Armor DEF bonus renamed to DEF Bonus throughout.
  • Resistance audit: damage and exposure resistances correctly separated and applied site-wide.
  • New page: Computer Interaction Rules — hacking, system security levels, and countermeasures.
  • New sci-fi equipment: Communication devices, jump and boost packs, fuel cells, and mag boots. New abilities: Salvage, Ghost Protocol, Leg Shot, Patient Shot.
  • Preview pages for Playable Races — Classic Human, Star-Touched Human, Android, Reptilian, and Zeta Grey.
  • Preview pages for Robots and Drones and Vehicle Rules.
  • Various link fixes, cross-references, and clarifications throughout.

5/7/26 Changes

  • Character features balancing audit and new additions. Update preview with change notes posted to r/theseluckystars

– Anthony

Digital Character Sheet This character sheet was made on a whim. It should have everything the basic paper sheet has. Check the READ ME at the top for more details.

Attribute Converter This converter generates comparable stat arrays based on probability and overall strength. It can be used to transfer between TLS test versions, as well as the most common D20 systems. originally intended for a specific shift during playtesting, it serves as a handy tool for judging attribute arrays.

Planet Name Generator This was made to generate planet names during the sci-fi playtesting. It really generates planet codes, not so much names.

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