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This is the second core rulebook for Starfinder Second Edition, working alongside the Player Core and Alien Core to provide the foundation for the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete GM Toolkit:\u003c\/strong\u003e everything needed to run Starfinder Second Edition games, from one-shot scenarios to long campaigns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEncounter \u0026amp; Reward Systems:\u003c\/strong\u003e guidelines for creating balanced challenges and determining character advancement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCinematic Starship Combat:\u003c\/strong\u003e quick-to-run rules for space battles and dynamic hacking mechanics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContent Creation Tools:\u003c\/strong\u003e advice and frameworks for building custom campaigns, adventures, hazards, and monsters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePact Worlds Galaxy Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e overview of key regions and the wider cosmos for setting your adventures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePortable Format:\u003c\/strong\u003e smaller size and lighter weight than the standard edition for easier transport to game sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGame details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paizo Publishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGame \/ line:\u003c\/strong\u003e Starfinder Second Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gamemaster Core Rulebook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pocket Edition Softcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePage count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 264 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eStarfinder GM Core Pocket Edition rulebook\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a standalone book or do I need other books to use it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the GM rulebook for Starfinder Second Edition. You'll also need the Player Core to run games; the Alien Core adds more options but isn't required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between the pocket edition and the standard edition?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe pocket edition has the same 264 pages of content in a smaller, lighter softcover format at a lower price point. 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