Is a 5th Edition coming soon? [Answer: NO, it isn't!] - Page 24

lachimba · 11-21-2016, 01:29 AM

Another reason to update will be when the tech in high-tech, Ultratech and even the Basic Set is completely out of sync with the present day.

I make no predictions, but I suppose that puts a practical cap on 4th edition.

Flyndaran · 11-21-2016, 02:09 AM

Nah. Then it just becomes "retro" tech like Traveller, Lensman, etc.

lachimba · 11-21-2016, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Flyndaran

Nah. Then it just becomes "retro" tech like Traveller, Lensman, etc.

I don't think it works that way. Not with the Basic Set at least. Not when people say "hey, why aren't there rules for [common household device in 20XX] in the Basic Set?" or "what tech level are we now? we have [device], but its not in the GURPS tech tree and I haven't used a [2004 item] in XX years"

At the very least you've got to do a revision.

Also, its less of a problem, but prices get a bit wonky too. Especially if things become very available or very scarce over next X years

PK · 11-21-2016, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by sir_pudding

It seems like there's a little bit of contradiction in the explanations of exactly how 4e compatible the DFRPG actually is. Kromm said that is more compatible with 4th edition than 4e is with 3eR, but also called it "4.5".

I wouldn't read too much into that. Personally, I'd say it's more like "4.1" if anything -- GURPS/4E with a few things cleaned up for the sake of clarity and game balance (in the context of the dungeon fantasy genre).

Buzzardo · 11-21-2016, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by PK

I wouldn't read too much into that. Personally, I'd say it's more like "4.1" if anything -- GURPS/4E with a few things cleaned up for the sake of clarity and game balance (in the context of the dungeon fantasy genre).

I think of it as "4 (variant)". That is, I perceive it to be 4th edition with variations to support Dungeon Fantasy. At some point (I hope), we might have another 4 (variant) for a space campaign or monster hunters or other good things. :)

Phil Masters · 11-21-2016, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Buzzardo

I think of it as "4 (variant)". That is, I perceive it to be 4th edition with variations to support Dungeon Fantasy. At some point (I hope), we might have another 4 (variant) for a space campaign or monster hunters or other good things.

The first 4 (variant) is due out next month, actually.

RogerBW · 11-21-2016, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Phil Masters

The first 4 (variant) is due out next month, actually.

Assuming you don't count Changing Times, which granted doesn't include the core rules.

Refplace · 11-21-2016, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Buzzardo

I think of it as "4 (variant)". That is, I perceive it to be 4th edition with variations to support Dungeon Fantasy. At some point (I hope), we might have another 4 (variant) for a space campaign or monster hunters or other good things. :)

There we go.
DFRPG using GURPS Edition 4^DF and GURPS Discworld using 4^DW

Buzzardo · 11-21-2016, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Refplace

There we go.
DFRPG using GURPS Edition 4^DF and GURPS Discworld using 4^DW

Yeah. That. It's all 4th edition - just with setting specific goodness. :)

lachimba · 11-22-2016, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Buzzardo

Yeah. That. It's all 4th edition - just with setting specific goodness. :)

Not really setting specific. Just sensible fixes.

11-21-2016, 01:29 AM	#231
lachimba MIB Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sydney	Re: Is a 5th Edition coming soon? [Answer: NO, it isn't!] Another reason to update will be when the tech in high-tech, Ultratech and even the Basic Set is completely out of sync with the present day. I make no predictions, but I suppose that puts a practical cap on 4th edition.

11-21-2016, 02:09 AM	#232
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