Travel

Long journeys are staples of both the sci-fi and fantasy genres, but they take work to be fun in play, especially if the timeline the PCs are on isn't urgent. Vehicles, public transportation, and starships are all commonplace throughout the galaxy, making the physical act of travel simple, reliable, and quick. If the PCs oversee their own journey, you might want to ask for a quick check at the start of the trip to Navigate, Plot Course, or Sense Direction. Use encounters and special scenes only if there's something compelling to cover. It's perfectly fine to fast-forward through exploration to get to the next stage of an adventure. That said, if any players have invested in exploration-themed abilities for their characters, those abilities should still matter. For survival-themed adventures, or for adventures that focus on exploring newly discovered planets or low-tech worlds, you can lean heavier into the details of overland trips. You might want to have the group Analyze their Environment, Navigate or Sense Direction daily, or Subsist if they run out of food or water.