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Hannes665 · 08-10-2009, 06:51 PM

I dont know if you have GM or DM anything before, but if you have unlike DnD for example you don't have to write up all encounters as full characters. Just write down the basics, weapon skills, damage, hp, DR and so on.

Also I recommend that you ease yourself (and the group) into combat, combat can be as easy and as complex as you wish. For example you have hit locations, feints, techniques and so on.

As soon as you and the players get into the game and it starts to run smoother all these extra options make the game more fun.

Don´t be afraid to ask here on the forum, we are (mostly) harmless.

08-10-2009, 06:51 PM	#7
Hannes665 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Reykjavik, Iceland	Re: Has anyone got any tips for a new Gurps GM? I dont know if you have GM or DM anything before, but if you have unlike DnD for example you don't have to write up all encounters as full characters. Just write down the basics, weapon skills, damage, hp, DR and so on. Also I recommend that you ease yourself (and the group) into combat, combat can be as easy and as complex as you wish. For example you have hit locations, feints, techniques and so on. As soon as you and the players get into the game and it starts to run smoother all these extra options make the game more fun. Don´t be afraid to ask here on the forum, we are (mostly) harmless. __________________ In the Griffin World I play Agriana Trotter, here is the GURPS crunch. Darth Vader "Luke! I am your fathers second cousins sisters best friends brother!" Luke Skywalker "Nooo... eehh What?!"