GURPS Social Engineering Review

joewolz · 05-22-2012, 04:33 PM

Hi folks, over on my podcast's blog I do reviews on the off weeks. This week I did a review of GURPS Social Engineering!

I was impressed by the book, and I'm glad I read it...although I wish I'd read it before doing our last episode (on non-combat conflict).

Refplace · 05-22-2012, 05:00 PM

Nice review.

joewolz · 05-22-2012, 08:44 PM

Thanks! I do a new review every other week, since the podcast releases the other weeks.

Kromm · 05-23-2012, 10:14 AM

Thanks for the review Joe! It's heartening to me that you realized that we didn't overlook "social combat," but consciously chose a different approach that fit better with the rest of the game. Other reviews have missed our intent . . . The fact is that we didn't want "social combat" because we didn't think it was good rules model. Our goal was to show the GM how to use the existing mechanics to shift the campaign focus onto social matters, and you clearly "got" that.

Cheers!

joewolz · 05-23-2012, 11:35 AM

Thanks! GURPS has a very specific feel, and I think Social Engineering does a fantastic job of keeping that feeling while still providing a rich mechanical experience. I'm very happy with it.

it's inspired me so that the next time I run GURPS, I will be much more selective in the ways I prepare the system for the players. I will take some advanced systems from different sourcebooks, as well as write up which powers and ads/disads are not allowed.

Flyndaran · 05-23-2012, 11:50 AM

I think that review just tipped my opinion on buying... once I scrounge up some play money.

Edit: Just bought it. Who says reviews don't influence people?

demonsbane · 05-24-2012, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by joewolz

This week I did a review of GURPS Social Engineering!

I'm glad to see it! I just shared the link to your review in my G+.

05-22-2012, 04:33 PM	#1
joewolz Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Joliet, IL	GURPS Social Engineering Review Hi folks, over on my podcast's blog I do reviews on the off weeks. This week I did a review of GURPS Social Engineering! I was impressed by the book, and I'm glad I read it...although I wish I'd read it before doing our last episode (on non-combat conflict). __________________ -JFC Wolz Co-Host of 2 GMs, 1 Mic

05-22-2012, 05:00 PM	#2
Refplace Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Yukon, OK	Re: GURPS Social Engineering Review Nice review.

05-22-2012, 08:44 PM	#3
joewolz Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Joliet, IL	Re: GURPS Social Engineering Review Thanks! I do a new review every other week, since the podcast releases the other weeks. __________________ -JFC Wolz Co-Host of 2 GMs, 1 Mic

05-23-2012, 10:14 AM	#4
Kromm *GURPS* Line Editor Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Montréal, Québec	Re: GURPS Social Engineering Review Thanks for the review Joe! It's heartening to me that you realized that we didn't overlook "social combat," but consciously chose a different approach that fit better with the rest of the game. Other reviews have missed our intent . . . The fact is that we didn't want "social combat" because we didn't think it was good rules model. Our goal was to show the GM how to use the existing mechanics to shift the campaign focus onto social matters, and you clearly "got" that. Cheers! __________________ Sean "Dr. Kromm" Punch <kromm@sjgames.com> *GURPS* Line Editor, Steve Jackson Games My DreamWidth [Just *GURPS* News]

05-23-2012, 11:35 AM	#5
joewolz Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Joliet, IL	Re: GURPS Social Engineering Review Thanks! GURPS has a very specific feel, and I think Social Engineering does a fantastic job of keeping that feeling while still providing a rich mechanical experience. I'm very happy with it. it's inspired me so that the next time I run GURPS, I will be much more selective in the ways I prepare the system for the players. I will take some advanced systems from different sourcebooks, as well as write up which powers and ads/disads are not allowed. __________________ -JFC Wolz Co-Host of 2 GMs, 1 Mic

05-23-2012, 11:50 AM	#6
Flyndaran Untagged Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Forest Grove, Beaverton, Oregon	Re: GURPS Social Engineering Review I think that review just tipped my opinion on buying... once I scrounge up some play money. Edit: Just bought it. Who says reviews don't influence people? __________________ Beware, poor communication skills. No offense intended. If offended, it just means that I failed my writing skill check.