Star Wars Saga Help

[Damocles23]

Hi, I've been playing a Saga campaign for nearly a year and I'm having fun. Lots of fun. The problem is my DM is brutal. He's polite, friendly and understanding but holy crap, the situations he designs are just too much. We lose weapons frequently, enemies overwhelm us and I already lost two characters. Could someone suggest a build? We use just the Core manual. Currently the group is formed by a sly talking noble, a (kind of) Dark Jedi and my former soldier.

[LibraryOgre]

While I can't suggest a build, I would suggest looking at what's going on an building to that. He likes you to lose weapons... go with weapons you can't lose.

Also, remember the key to old-school gaming: Sometimes, you have to run. Too many people to fight? Run away (or set up a conga-line of death). Y'all might be having trouble, not because of anything other than tactics.

[Alejandro]

Hi, I've been playing a Saga campaign for nearly a year and I'm having fun. Lots of fun. The problem is my DM is brutal. He's polite, friendly and understanding but holy crap, the situations he designs are just too much. We lose weapons frequently, enemies overwhelm us and I already lost two characters. Could someone suggest a build? We use just the Core manual. Currently the group is formed by a sly talking noble, a (kind of) Dark Jedi and my former soldier.

Lose weapons how? Being disarmed, or having your illegal stuff seized?
What kind of enemies are overwhelming you?
Is the 'problem' the evil character(s)?

[Crow]

You should head over to the saga edition boards I frequent. Those guys will be able to help with lots of Saga-related stuff.

The Saga Continues

[stanprollyright]

What level are you and what do you want to do?

Some general advice: multiclass to get the talents you want, since there is no real downside to doing so. A level or 3 of Scout is great for anyone, as you can get Evasion (which is amazing), Uncanny Dodge (good if you've got good Dexterity and are surprised often) and Shake It Off as a free feat. Scouts also get the second most skills, so it makes a great 1st level, even if you don't continue in the class after level 1.