04-12-2016, 11:12 AM | #1 |
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How to Be a Good GURPS Player
I just read this article over at Geek and Sundry and nearly stood up and clapped in the middle of the classroom building. Even if it is aimed at That Other Game, it translates directly to GURPS. I just wanted to share this and ask if anyone has anything else to add to the list of advice?
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04-12-2016, 01:19 PM | #2 |
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Re: How to Be a Good GURPS Player
Thanks! I just casually shared that with my group. :)
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04-12-2016, 01:59 PM | #3 |
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Re: How to Be a Good GURPS Player
Yeah I might add a few....
Some days the dice exalt you. Even when you do everything 'wrong' a friendly dice bounce can buoy bad decisions. Share that wealth with the party by sharing loot. Share that wealth with the GM by enjoying the heck out of it. Some days the dice kill you. Even when you do everything right. Be prepared for this and realize its nobody's 'fault'. Mourn your dead. Offer to help GM for the rest of the session. Suggest your group find a rez spell and dont be grumpy when they sell your stuff wholesale to bring you back. Bring me only homework that is at LEAST half-finished. If you want an ad/spell/imbuement/skill that doesnt exist, then at least have a REALLY good idea of what you want it to do. That will help me create it. Like wise for story arc ideas. Nymdok |
04-12-2016, 09:32 PM | #4 |
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Re: How to Be a Good GURPS Player
The knowing the rules part is an important issue for our group. All of my players are newbies and I have just switched to 4e so I am effectively learning the rules as well. I am surprised how many small changes there are between editions. One of the players has memorised a huge chunk of rules, which is a big help.
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04-12-2016, 09:56 PM | #5 |
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Re: How to Be a Good GURPS Player
http://lookrobot.co.uk/2013/06/20/11...er-roleplayer/
I really liked this one.
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04-12-2016, 10:36 PM | #6 |
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Re: How to Be a Good GURPS Player
It's nice if players know the rules, but I don't think it's all that important. I have had exceptionally brilliant players whose rules knowledge was only adequate, and acceptable players who barely knew the rules at all. I still have players who have trouble finding things on their character sheets, but who contribute to games.
Two things that I think are big for "contribute": They get into character and roleplay the person they've imagined, and do so in such a way that the other players can appreciate what their character is thinking and feeling; they bring them to life in play. They care about the game being fun for everyone (this is in the article you linked to, and it should be). I also appreciate players who constantly test themselves by taking on different roles and playing different characters, but that's a bonus.
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