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08-24-2019, 08:19 AM | #1 |
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GURPS 4th edition 15th anniversary
I just realized GURPS 4th edition has had it's 15th anniversary. I just think it's neat with all the changes over the last 15 years and other RPGs going thru multiple edition updates GURPS is still going strong with the same edition. I was wondering if SJGames had anything planned for this occasion.
As a fun game I was wondering for those out there in GURPS land what would be your top three 3rd edition books (besides Vehicles) you would love to see updated to 4th edition and why? I will start off: 1. GURPS Cliffhangers: Easily my favorite 3rd edition book. Well written and informative. I have always enjoyed the "cliffhanger" genre. GURPS does low level, gritty action so well that I think this genre was tailored made for GURPS. I know there is a pyramid article that updates cliffhangers ( I have that copy) but I would still like to see an updated version of the original book. 2. GURPS Conan: Another genre (and setting) I think was tailored made for GURPS. In my opinion the best swords and sorcery setting out there with broad appeal. This would be really awesome if it was updated to a "powered by GURPS" edition similar to the very well done Disc World hard back. 3. GURPS Old West: Also a well written and informative book. Another genre that GURPS just does so well. One of those settings that can have a massive amount of detail in characters and settings that the GURPS skill based system just does perfectly. |
08-24-2019, 03:01 PM | #2 |
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Re: GURPS 4th edition 15th anniversary
1. IST (C'mon Bob!)
2. IOU 3. I . . . don't know, I can't come up with another "I" title to make the joke work. |
08-24-2019, 03:11 PM | #3 |
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Re: GURPS 4th edition 15th anniversary
IOU
IST Cyberpunk ChthuluPunk Cabal Not counting any liscenced work, though if they did I think Witch World would be my top Third Edition setting for revamp.
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08-24-2019, 03:32 PM | #4 |
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Re: GURPS 4th edition 15th anniversary
1 - The Compendiums
2 - The Compendiums 3 - The Compendiums |
08-24-2019, 03:45 PM | #5 |
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Re: GURPS 4th edition 15th anniversary
I am in total agreement. As much as I would love Old West or Cabal, I will take a new Compendium any day.
Put that on Kickstarter and I'll bankrupt myself.
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08-24-2019, 05:01 PM | #6 |
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Re: GURPS 4th edition 15th anniversary
Put me down for
- Compendium - A new world book (along the lines of Celtic Myth, Vikings, Greece, China etc) - Basic set, (one book, not too much content) I'll add some of the successes I have had with fourth edition as well. - Game of thrones, politics, mass combat and martial arts. - LitRPG. - Denizens of the Dark Horde, because evil minions need love too. - Over the stars and far away, WW1 themed sci-fi. - Immortal elves, a game thats writing the myths for the world its set in.
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08-31-2019, 07:05 AM | #7 |
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08-31-2019, 08:22 AM | #8 | |
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I'm not talking about say, including RPM rules from Thaumatology Ritual Path Magic, but rather After the End's Radiation Points, Long-Term Fatigue, and Freakishness. Compendium 1 would clearly cover rules that affect Character generation (like the above mentioned Rp, LFP, and Freakishness); Independent Body Parts from Horror; the discussion of Power-Based Disadvantages in Psis; etc. Compendium 2 would (IMO) basically be a compilation of most "book 2/Exploits" rules and options that aren't in Basic Set Campaigns. For instance, compiling the "Faster Gather/Simplified Survival" options from AtE and DF 16 Wilderness; the chase rules, Complimentary Skills, and Teamwork rules from Action 2 Exploits; Situational Awareness from Monster Hunters 2 The Mission; the Hiking rules from High Tech; etc. Honestly, I'm extremely disappointed (but understand that "Eh, it's what happens") that we've returned to the same state we were in with 3e just before the Compendiums came out. that new Ads, Disads, Skills, and rules are spread across the entirety of the books instead of them being contained within the Basic Set (and say the Power-Ups). In fact, instead of Compendiums, I'd be perfectly happy if Power-Ups # Advantages, PU#Disads, and PU#Options were to be released that gathered up all those rules scattered across the works. Even a rerelease* of Perks, Limitations, Enhancements if they've been significantly added to. A Power-Ups 1b Imbuements Part 2 would be nice (to gather the Imbuements scattered across the Pyramids). Mostly, what I'm saying is... I hate having to comb through 1,000+ books looking for that one thing I read once 10 years ago that I think might make a nice addition to the next campaign. * Or even a 'Part 2' if there are enough additions to justify a second book. Which is in the case of Perks, this is true. Last edited by evileeyore; 08-31-2019 at 08:46 AM. |
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08-24-2019, 04:54 PM | #9 |
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Re: GURPS 4th edition 15th anniversary
Ice Age, Illuminati, Imperial Rome or In Nomine any use?
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IMHO, the only thing that really needs an overhaul here is the weapon tables (especially guns). |
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