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Old 07-01-2017, 02:08 PM   #9
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Default Re: What's my counterpoint for this observation about advantages/disadvantages?

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Originally Posted by Lord Dynel View Post
Truthfully, Bruno, I don't believe his intent was that he wanted more stuff than everyone else. I talk up GURPS on its ability to have, more-or-less, pretty realistic characters when you really want to. I think his intent was to dispute that claim instead of wanting more "stuff" for his character. He did mention at one point that being rich should afford him better education, the ability to have people train him skills and abilities, and not necessarily have to be a cripple or an a**hole in exchange for that. I think closer to his exact words were "why should I be less educated or less trained just because I'm rich? Or why do I have to be a cripple or an a-hole in exchange for it?"
"Realistically" not everyone is built on the same point budget. Arnold Schwarzenegger is just worth more than you. Having everyone in a campaign start at the same point total is only a game balance concern.
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