Re: Best Tool for the Job – When would you use TFT/DFRPG/GDF?
As I sort things out, I'm inclined to use TFT for what I originally used it for all those years ago: a top-notch, lightweight tactical combat game. I still see that as the core function of the game, though that may be because I started with the microgame all those years ago, which set my perceptions of the game.
For my own GMing purposes, I'd be inclined to run the DFRPG for new players if I were going to run a full-blown RPG campaign. It gives me the power and detail that I want from an RPG without the added overhead to new players of even seeing the full GURPS system.
And with experienced players, it's GURPS Dungeon Fantasy. That gives me a well-defined starting place, but has all the doors open for all the GURPS goodness I might ever want to use.
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