As a matter of full disclosure I am an occasional freelance writer for Mongoose Traveller, but I had no hand in the creation of this product.
Dilettante is the eighth career book for Mongoose Traveller. Focusing on the Nobles and Entertainers of the main rulebook, Dilettante provides resources for playing a character of the upper crust of society.
The good: A myriad of diverse careers are presented, which range from duelists and professional athletes (or video-gamers) to scientists, aristocrats and philanthropists. All sorts of luxuries and galas on which to spend one's money are given, as are ways to maintain enormous fortunes. Balance is kept by increasing the costs that high-status characters may pay for whatever they purchase (representing finer items) in order to keep multi-millionaires from ruining game balance.
The bad: A bit more focus on aristocracy and feudalistic society would have been nice. Of course, it was announced that Mongoose is working on another supplement called Dynasties, which cover that sort of thing, so it is understandable that Dilettante does not focus on these elements.
Overall Dilettante is a fine addition to any Traveller library.
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!] |