Classes

Evenglare · 05-07-2014, 02:27 AM

I know GURPS is all for being skill based and making whatever you want. But here's my question. Has anyone done a class based system with gurps. If so how did you handle it?

I'm working on my own world and it has very distinct classes associated with it. I'm still trying to choose a system that can support my vision before I just give up and create my own.

I was thinking something like create the class as a template, along with the races. Have them pick a class and race and then acquire the template. Then I would have all the abilities built out and the class can simply buy those abilities when they have enough XP, similar to leveling up in D&D and picking feats or something like that.

Balor Patch · 05-07-2014, 02:48 AM

The DF line is essentially class based. It has templates like Barbarian, Bard, Cleric, Druid... and rules for class-specific power ups.

Refplace · 05-07-2014, 03:10 AM

Dimgeom Fantasy, Sction and Monster Hunter all template based.
Also there is a supplement for creating templates you may find usefl.

Evenglare · 05-07-2014, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Refplace

Dimgeom Fantasy, Sction and Monster Hunter all template based.
Also there is a supplement for creating templates you may find usefl.

Cool thanks, can you point me in the direction of the mentioned supplement?

mook · 05-07-2014, 04:25 AM

Template Toolkit 1: Characters

gilbertocarlos · 05-07-2014, 06:10 AM

GURPS call classes by the name of templates.

Anders · 05-07-2014, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by gilbertocarlos

GURPS call classes by the name of templates.

Clarification - all classes are handled as templates, but not all templates are classes.

aesir23 · 05-07-2014, 07:12 AM

If you let us know what the "classes" on your world are, there's a good chance that some of us can help you make templates, or can suggest existing templates that are a good start.

Gold & Appel Inc · 05-07-2014, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by aesir23

If you let us know what the "classes" on your world are, there's a good chance that some of us can help you make templates, or can suggest existing templates that are a good start.

Yeah, you shouldn't reinvent the wheel if you don't have to. There might be existing templates that are almost what you want, with just a couple of tweaks, and some of us enjoy making this kind of stuff.

Evenglare · 05-07-2014, 07:47 AM

Thanks for the suggestions. Here is a link to my creation. I originally started it in the 13th age engine but I'm not completely sure if that's the way I want to handle it. So for now I've been strictly building the universe and staying out of the crunch. I figure I can write down the races and classes and abilities and then see how I can incorporate them.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B04...it?usp=sharing

05-07-2014, 02:27 AM	#1
Evenglare Join Date: May 2012	Classes I know GURPS is all for being skill based and making whatever you want. But here's my question. Has anyone done a class based system with gurps. If so how did you handle it? I'm working on my own world and it has very distinct classes associated with it. I'm still trying to choose a system that can support my vision before I just give up and create my own. I was thinking something like create the class as a template, along with the races. Have them pick a class and race and then acquire the template. Then I would have all the abilities built out and the class can simply buy those abilities when they have enough XP, similar to leveling up in D&D and picking feats or something like that.

05-07-2014, 02:48 AM	#2
Balor Patch Join Date: Apr 2013	Re: Classes The DF line is essentially class based. It has templates like Barbarian, Bard, Cleric, Druid... and rules for class-specific power ups.

05-07-2014, 03:10 AM	#3
Refplace Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Yukon, OK	Re: Classes Dimgeom Fantasy, Sction and Monster Hunter all template based. Also there is a supplement for creating templates you may find usefl.

05-07-2014, 04:25 AM	#5
mook Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Los Angeles	Re: Classes Template Toolkit 1: Characters __________________ How to Be a GURPS GM, author Game Geekery, Blog (GURPS combat examples, fillable PDF sheets, rules summaries, campaigns and one-shots, beginners' intro) GURPS Discord, unofficial hangout and real-time chat

05-07-2014, 06:10 AM	#6
gilbertocarlos Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Caxias do Sul, Brazil	Re: Classes GURPS call classes by the name of templates. __________________ I've revised the Low Tech weapons table: http://forums.sjgames.com/showthread.php?t=112532

05-07-2014, 07:12 AM	#8
aesir23 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Vermont	Re: Classes If you let us know what the "classes" on your world are, there's a good chance that some of us can help you make templates, or can suggest existing templates that are a good start. __________________ My ongoing thread of GURPS versions of DC Comics characters.

05-07-2014, 07:47 AM	#10
Evenglare Join Date: May 2012	Re: Classes Thanks for the suggestions. Here is a link to my creation. I originally started it in the 13th age engine but I'm not completely sure if that's the way I want to handle it. So for now I've been strictly building the universe and staying out of the crunch. I figure I can write down the races and classes and abilities and then see how I can incorporate them. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B04...it?usp=sharing