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Old 01-14-2016, 09:56 AM   #9
Raekai
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Default Re: GURPS, 1986 Release Date?

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Originally Posted by Parabola View Post
According to Wikipedia, the first edition of Gurps debuted at the 1986 Origins convention that started on July 3rd. That would supposedly then be the first date that the public was able to see the game and start buying it.

That fits in with my memories. My best friend preordered the game and was anxiously awaiting it. I remember we started on a Saturday and it was the 19th during the summer. That would make July 19 the day we first played.

Also, Gurps was predated by a Steve Jackson game called "The Fantasy Trip" which was the forerunner to Gurps and we often referred to it as "Proto-Gurps". My best friend had GM'd and played it and that's why he was so anxious to get the more developed Gurps version of the game.
Emphasis mine! That's the day after my birthday! Who knew that GURPS and I were so closely related? I have an even greater excuse to play GURPS on my birthday. Looks like I'll be doing a 30th anniversary session this summer.
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