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In playtests at many different conventions, new players have been up and running and having a good time after ten minutes of explanation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur goal: if you love anime or games or science fiction or cosplay, and have thought about trying roleplaying games, you can get Return to the Stars, read it, and play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCool New Tools \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you already love games powered by Fate, we've added some fun new subsystems that you can enjoy in Return, or adapt to your existing games and settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter Arcs\u003c\/strong\u003e Often in fiction a protagonist has a problematic way of interacting with the world. Eventually, they learn they need to change and grow. 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