[UPLIFT] Some psionics questions about differences between versions.

thorr-kan · 02-25-2020, 10:49 AM

Meant to post this a few days ago, but Life (tm).

There are a few minor changes between 1E and 2E psionics for GURPS Uplift. I'm wondering if these were addressed in the playtest for 2E (which I missed), or if there were other reasons others might be aware of.

First, p19, 2E, Psionics, says "Neo-dolphins can buy up to two levels of Telempathy or up to three levels of ESP." 1E says "Neo-dolphins can
buy up to two levels of Telempathy and up to three levels of ESP." I'm wondering why the change.

Second, same place, "Learning psionic skills, or buying higher levels of Power. requires the character to have the Psionic Training Unusual Background advantage (see p20)." But the Geneered Unusual Background advantage (p19) is required for higher levels of power. Is this errata, and if so, which way: Geneered or Psionic Training?

Third, related, both Geneered and Psionic Training say they allow psionic skills. Also errata?

Finally, a question on rules precedent. The Uneducated disadvantage (p23) prevents purchase of M/H, non-Thief/Spy Skills. Psionic skills are M/H. Geneered and Psionic Training both allow purchase of Psionic skills. Do the advantages override the disadvantage, or vice versa? Or is that GM fiat?

02-25-2020, 10:49 AM	#1
thorr-kan Join Date: Sep 2008	[UPLIFT] Some psionics questions about differences between versions. Meant to post this a few days ago, but Life (tm). There are a few minor changes between 1E and 2E psionics for GURPS Uplift. I'm wondering if these were addressed in the playtest for 2E (which I missed), or if there were other reasons others might be aware of. First, p19, 2E, Psionics, says "Neo-dolphins can buy up to two levels of Telempathy or up to three levels of ESP." 1E says "Neo-dolphins can buy up to two levels of Telempathy and up to three levels of ESP." I'm wondering why the change. Second, same place, "Learning psionic skills, or buying higher levels of Power. requires the character to have the Psionic Training Unusual Background advantage (see p20)." But the Geneered Unusual Background advantage (p19) is required for higher levels of power. Is this errata, and if so, which way: Geneered or Psionic Training? Third, related, both Geneered and Psionic Training say they allow psionic skills. Also errata? Finally, a question on rules precedent. The Uneducated disadvantage (p23) prevents purchase of M/H, non-Thief/Spy Skills. Psionic skills are M/H. Geneered and Psionic Training both allow purchase of Psionic skills. Do the advantages override the disadvantage, or vice versa? Or is that GM fiat?