SWURPG

Changelog

Recent updates to SWURPG — new content, rule changes, character-builder improvements, and site features. Newest first. The whole project is solo-maintained and ships iteratively; expect this page to grow steadily.

2026-05-12 · Twi'lek name generator rebuilt + Lekku sign language added

Two updates to Twi'lek characters:

  • Name generator rebuilt with canonical Ryl morphemes — 41 male given names, 28 female given names, and 49 clan names from canon now feed the generator. The format is Given Clan (e.g., Aayla Secura, Bib Fortuna), with about 15% single-name forms (Oola). New sample names: Brin Tarkona, Lyra Secura, Cazne Doneeta, Nilea Syndulla.
  • Auto-languages now include Lekku (Twi'lek sign) alongside Ryl and Galactic Basic — Twi'leks are trilingual per canon. Lekku is the head-tail sign language used in tandem with spoken Ryl. New Twi'lek characters created in the builder get all three languages automatically.

2026-05-12 · Chiss + Wookiee name generators fixed

Two bugs in the name generator caught and fixed:

  • Chiss was producing incorrect "short" forms — outputting just the middle segment (Mitth'vak'strenado → Vak) instead of the canonical 3-segment contraction (Mitth'raw'nuruodo → Thrawn = th + raw + n). New bank now produces correct core names like Thkrand, Voskarul, Athdvenes.
  • Wookiee was generating apostrophe-laden Chiss-style names (Graakorrin'wul'tash) which are completely wrong for Wookiee canon. Wookiee names are compound words (Chewbacca, Mallatobuck, Tarfful). New bank produces correct compound names like Chewrarr, Kerritobuck, Grozznik with nicknames like Chewr, Kerri, Grozz.

If you've previously generated a Chiss or Wookiee character, re-roll the name in the Character Builder to get the corrected format.

2026-05-12 · Directory submission sweep

Listed SWURPG on Itch.io and Disboard (the Discord server directory), plus submitted to RPGGeek (awaiting moderator approval) and a major TTRPG awesome-list on GitHub. Foundation for sustained inbound discovery beyond direct search is now in place. Find SWURPG at: Itch.io · Disboard · Discord

2026-05-12 · Species stat formatting unified

Audited all 93 species and normalized the height, weight, and age-of-adulthood fields to a strict numeric format. Out: prose like "Adult Selonians generally stand between 1.8 and 2.2 meters tall…" and parenthetical annotations like "(but live longer than humans)." In: clean ranges like "1.8 to 2.2 meters." 81 field updates across 56 species. Browse species →

2026-05-11 · Species balance audit + Azumel rebalance

Quantitative pass on all 93 species. Azumel had a uniquely stacked package (Advantage on Initiative + Perception + Investigation + 1 natural AC + +2 net ability mods) — dropped the +1 AC trait to bring it in line with peer "perceptive-observer" species. Three under-tuned species also got targeted buffs: Kaminoan Frailty loosened (was blocking medium/heavy armor entirely), Rodian gained Survival proficiency, Codru-Ji gained Athletics proficiency. See the species browser →

2026-05-11 · 9 new droid enemies (DR 1.5 – 8)

The bestiary's droid faction grew from 6 to 15 stat blocks. The previously empty DR 1.5–8 combat tier is now filled. New entries:

  • B2 Super Battle Droid (DR 1.5)
  • BX Commando Droid (DR 2.5)
  • KX-Series Security Droid (DR 3)
  • IG-Series Assassin Droid (DR 3.5)
  • Droideka (DR 4.5)
  • IG-100 MagnaGuard (DR 4.5)
  • HK-Series Hunter (DR 5)
  • Dark Trooper Phase II (DR 6)
  • Dark Trooper Phase III (DR 8, apex boss)

Each ships with full lore, in-play tactical notes, and 3-4 adventure hooks. Also: the StatBlock UI now omits the Constitution column for droids (they don't have a CON ability score per SWURPG canon) — affects all 15 droid detail pages. Browse droids →

2026-05-11 · LEGO play guide — visual overhaul

The LEGO play guide gained 24 build photos: minifig character examples (Duros Commando, Trandoshan Vanguard, Cerean Sith Duelist, Ithorian Jedi), a new "Weapon Loadouts" section with lightsaber + melee + ranged builds across 13 photos, the 3×3-stud scale reference, and two cliff/ambush encounter setups. Page also gained an above-the-fold "Build a Character in 5 Minutes" CTA so visitors arriving from external LEGO communities have a clear next-click. LEGO play guide →

2026-05-11 · Pre-launch legal cleanup

New dedicated DMCA & Takedown Procedure page covering the formal notice procedure, counter-notification process, 48-hour acknowledgment commitment, and Star Wars trademark concerns. Terms of Use § 3 gained explicit user-generated-content provisions covering no-pre-review, AI-assisted backstories, and how to report infringing user content.

2026-05-11 · 3 new comparison pages

Side-by-side comparisons of SWURPG against the three TTRPGs players most often evaluate it against — covering mechanics, tools, cost, and a clear "which one is right for your table" verdict:

All three include FAQ schema and answer the most common evaluation questions. Browse all comparisons →

2026-05-11 · /rules FAQ + site-wide Game schema

The Rules hub gained a "Frequently asked questions" section with 8 questions covering dice, action economy, the Force, leveling, droids, session length, era flexibility, and how SWURPG compares to other systems. Also added a Game JSON-LD schema site-wide so AI search engines can entity-resolve SWURPG as a TTRPG system, separate from the Character Builder tool.

2026-05-11 · Branded site icon

Replaced the default Next.js favicon. Browser tabs now show a gold "S" on a dark gradient; iOS home-screen saves show the full SWURPG wordmark at 180×180. Both are generated dynamically at build time so they always match the site's branding.

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