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Engurrand · 03-05-2012, 01:38 PM

The GCA program default when you add the "Games" skill to a character is the specialty "GURPS." Chuckle-worthy? Yes. But it also got me thinking. At least a few people on this forum have this skill, so, besides playing GURPS, how do you use it?

I'm looking for real life stories of how being a GURPS player has benefited you. Specific instances please! I don't want aphorisms about the value of escapism etc.

There are two kinds of answers:

1) Where knowledge of the GURPS system specifically (system mastery) has been of benefit.
2) Where in-game experiences (role-play) have informed and/or inspired real life decisions in beneficial ways.

Conversely, has your Games (GURPS) skill ever led you astray?

I think having this skill could be an interesting game mechanic, for particular kinds of games. We're just spitballing. But I also think it will be really fun to read these stories!

03-05-2012, 01:38 PM	#1
Engurrand Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Wormtooth Nation	Skill: Games (Gurps) The GCA program default when you add the "Games" skill to a character is the specialty "GURPS." Chuckle-worthy? Yes. But it also got me thinking. At least a few people on this forum have this skill, so, besides playing GURPS, how do you use it? I'm looking for real life stories of how being a GURPS player has benefited you. Specific instances please! I don't want aphorisms about the value of escapism etc. There are two kinds of answers: 1) Where knowledge of the GURPS system specifically (system mastery) has been of benefit. 2) Where in-game experiences (role-play) have informed and/or inspired real life decisions in beneficial ways. Conversely, has your Games (GURPS) skill ever led you astray? I think having this skill could be an interesting game mechanic, for particular kinds of games. We're just spitballing. But I also think it will be really fun to read these stories!