I wrote an article on Helium... about GURPS

KDLadage · 09-11-2007, 07:48 PM

http://www.helium.com/tm/519892/goin...g-market-today

The question was "What is the best RPG on the market today?" Most all of the answers were in reference to computer based RPGs... but I figured I would go in the opposite direction. I expected to see my article drop like a lead balloon as it was against the grain of the other articles... I said that GURPS was the best (of course).

To my surprise, it rose quickly to #1 and has stayed there.

:)

Gavynn · 09-11-2007, 08:12 PM

Things like this are very important. I played WoW briefly with my brother since he was big into it but it just is not the same. I guess I am "old school". Another friend of mine told me he read an article about the WoW phenomena is something unto itself and not actually serving to increase the size of the RP hobby in the sense that lots of people who start WoW don't have prior RP experience and don't move onto another RP game when they stop playing. I realize your article was not just about WoW but that is the online RPG I have played.

If someone knows about the article my friend was talking about I'd like to read it for myself, if anyone happens to have a link.

Dienekes · 09-12-2007, 02:53 PM

Nicely written. And, it's pleasantly surprising that it has been so well received at Helium.

Smirg · 09-12-2007, 03:52 PM

Yes, nicely written.

Though, for an attempt to promote the hobby, I would have mentioned the free GURPS Lite instead of (or in addition to) the Basic Set. The latter is known to send newcomers running for the hills, screaming (because they don't read the introduction and think all those rules, skills etc. are mandatory).
Also, people are more likely to take a look if the magic word "free" is invoked. Gives a +5 TDM to Summon Interest. :)

ronom · 09-12-2007, 04:01 PM

With a major "crunchy" book(High Tech)and MA through Fantasy/Sci-Fi in the line up, hopefully this should pick G4 up.

09-11-2007, 08:12 PM	#2
Gavynn Join Date: Nov 2006	Re: I wrote an article on Helium... about GURPS Things like this are very important. I played WoW briefly with my brother since he was big into it but it just is not the same. I guess I am "old school". Another friend of mine told me he read an article about the WoW phenomena is something unto itself and not actually serving to increase the size of the RP hobby in the sense that lots of people who start WoW don't have prior RP experience and don't move onto another RP game when they stop playing. I realize your article was not just about WoW but that is the online RPG I have played. If someone knows about the article my friend was talking about I'd like to read it for myself, if anyone happens to have a link. __________________ Heath Robinson ----- I created a jumbo-sized HeroQuest board from foam and I also built a case for a 55 inch TV to display animated RPG maps.

09-12-2007, 02:53 PM	#3
Dienekes Join Date: Oct 2006	Re: I wrote an article on Helium... about GURPS Nicely written. And, it's pleasantly surprising that it has been so well received at Helium. __________________ "I tried to straighten up and fly right, but it won't easy with that sumbitch Reagan in the White House." -- Serial Convenience Store Robber H.I. McDunnough in Raising Arizona

09-12-2007, 03:52 PM	#4
Smirg Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Austria	Re: I wrote an article on Helium... about GURPS Yes, nicely written. Though, for an attempt to promote the hobby, I would have mentioned the free GURPS Lite instead of (or in addition to) the Basic Set. The latter is known to send newcomers running for the hills, screaming (because they don't read the introduction and think all those rules, skills etc. are mandatory). Also, people are more likely to take a look if the magic word "free" is invoked. Gives a +5 TDM to Summon Interest. :)

09-12-2007, 04:01 PM	#5
ronom Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kansas City, MO	Re: I wrote an article on Helium... about GURPS With a major "crunchy" book(High Tech)and MA through Fantasy/Sci-Fi in the line up, hopefully this should pick G4 up.

09-11-2007, 07:48 PM	#1
KDLadage Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Upper Marlboro, MD	I wrote an article on Helium... about GURPS http://www.helium.com/tm/519892/goin...g-market-today The question was "What is the best RPG on the market today?" Most all of the answers were in reference to computer based RPGs... but I figured I would go in the opposite direction. I expected to see my article drop like a lead balloon as it was against the grain of the other articles... I said that GURPS was the best (of course). To my surprise, it rose quickly to #1 and has stayed there. :) __________________ K. David Ladage Family Man, Writer The Arcanum -- 30th Anniversary Edition