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Old 12-30-2018, 05:55 PM   #1
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How about reissuing Orcslayer as a TFT adventure?
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Old 12-31-2018, 04:34 PM   #2
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Updated to the new rules of course.
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Old 01-01-2019, 08:23 PM   #3
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Converting Orcslayer was something I suggested in the comments sections of the Kickstarter along with Harkwood.
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Old 01-06-2019, 04:32 PM   #4
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Updated to the new rules of course.
Orcslayer is a GURPS adventure. I'm not sure "updated" is the right word here.

I do support the idea of converting the book to TFT. I know SJ Games isn't huge on crossovers between its lines, but I think that particular adventure would make a worthwhile exception.
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Old 01-06-2019, 11:45 PM   #5
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Not seeing the appeal here...an ancient GURPS module converted to TFT? Especially when SJG has made it clear they plan no blurring or crossover between the two game lines.
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Old 01-07-2019, 12:44 AM   #6
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Technically, a Man to Man module.
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Old 01-07-2019, 01:35 AM   #7
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Orcslayer makes a very nice intro to GURPS tactical combat, because it links several different sorts of tactical (and travel) situations in an adventure context where what happens in one situation impacts the next. And because it is pretty simple and bare-bones so new players can focus on learning and the situation.

And it has some nice castle maps and a couple of scenarios that use them.

If it were converted to TFT, it would mean getting nice castle maps for TFT, as well as some improved travel/supply rules (for a desert crossing), rules for shooting up/down at/from arrow slits, battering ram rules, and a nice monster.

Someone who appreciated what Orcslayer offers could of course also just write a new TFT adventure that offers similar things.
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Old 01-07-2019, 07:44 AM   #8
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rules for shooting up/down at/from arrow slits, battering ram rules
  • Concealment on page 122.
  • Missile attacks vs height on page 104
  • Battering Rams on page 71
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Old 01-07-2019, 09:22 AM   #9
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Not seeing the appeal here...an ancient GURPS module converted to TFT? Especially when SJG has made it clear they plan no blurring or crossover between the two game lines.
My suspicion (and I may be completely wrong) is that Orcslayer started life as a TFT module.
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Old 01-07-2019, 05:17 PM   #10
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  • Concealment on page 122.
Does not mention arrow slits, which would be better cover than any of the listings - maybe -8 DX? - but have limited firing arcs.
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