Flatlined is frequently recommended by Game Masters (Referees) for three reasons:
In the realm of science fiction role-playing games, few titles carry the weight and legacy of Traveler (specifically the Cepheus Engine and Mongoose Traveler variants). Among the myriad of third-party supplements that expand the universe, "Flatlined" stands out as a definitive "starter" adventure designed to bridge the gap between character creation and a full-blown campaign.
While many RPG adventures begin in a tavern, Traveler adventures often begin in a crisis. Flatlined leans into this trope with a high-octane opening that forces players to rely on their wits and their character sheets immediately.
Open the official PDF. Go to the deck plans. Use the "Snapshot" tool to capture the upper and lower decks. Paste them into GIMP. Align them. Export as a single PNG. Insert this PNG back into the PDF as a "Handout" page.
Use an online PDF compressor (like ILovePDF) to reduce the repack file size from 120MB to ~15MB. This ensures it loads instantly on your phone.
The official PDF might have 5 bookmarks (Start, Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Maps, Back Cover). A repack contains 30+ bookmarks.
You don't need to hunt for a pre-made repack. You can build a superior version yourself in 30 minutes using free tools.
Tools needed: Adobe Acrobat Reader (Free) or Foxit PDF Editor, GIMP (for images), Notepad++.
Repackers extract the deck plans, remove the background noise, and stitch them together into a single, high-resolution image. This allows you to print the ISS Vanguard on two A3 sheets taped together without losing the corridors.
