GURPS Dungeon Fantasy 12: Ninja

Kromm · 08-26-2010, 11:41 AM

Out of the darkness
Falls a hail of poisoned blades
Then silence once more
— Some hack

This week, e23 brings you GURPS Dungeon Fantasy 12: Ninja, by Peter Dell'Orto of GURPS Martial Arts fame. I need to point out this supplement to you, because if I didn't, you would never find it. Yes, it's that good . . . and good at being a ninja means not being seen, heard, or even suspected until it's too late for your victim. Of course, now that I've told you this, the ninja will be coming for Yours Truly.

But I'll spill all their secrets before they can silence me! This supplement includes templates for ninja and for regular, dungeon-style assassins; ninja training and abilities (the likes of which give you many power-ups to work toward); lenses for mixing and matching ninja skills with other professions; and stats for ninja weapons, tools, suits, poisons, and magic items. You get everything you need to prove that you really can take on dragons and demons with shuriken, poison, and attitude. Moreover

sir_pudding · 08-26-2010, 11:44 AM

They got Kromm! I will ave

Turhan's Bey Company · 08-26-2010, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kromm

Out of the darkness
Falls a hail of poisoned blades
Then silence once more
— Some hack

I missed the promotional haiku for last week's Pyramid issue, so I'm happy to see it back this week. Indeed, there's no more fitting publication for such a verse.

tg_ambro · 08-26-2010, 12:13 PM

This thread reminds me of those Candlejack ones . . . oh sh-

~~Taliesin~~ · 08-26-2010, 12:19 PM

Are DF Ninja cool? Why yes, yes they are. The only problem I see is that now everybody in my game group is going to insist on playing one.
You guys better come out with DF Pirates pretty goshdarn soon.

Dragyn · 08-26-2010, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taliesin

Are DF Ninja cool? Why yes, yes they are. The only problem I see is that now everybody in my game group is going to insist on playing one.
You guys better come out with DF Pirates pretty goshdarn soon.

Hah. Considering SJ's leanings, I'm just surprised it wasn't earlier in the series.

DouglasCole · 08-26-2010, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fragwulf

Hah. Considering SJ's leanings, I'm just surprised it wasn't earlier in the series.

It WAS earlier in the series. But everyone missed the release due to extreme stealthiness. "We're a hedge fund. Move on."

They're just leaving a calling card much later in the series to brag about how they completed their task and moved on.

Stone Dog · 08-26-2010, 12:37 PM

I have no money... BUT I NEED! SPOIL ME! SPOIL ME NOW!

Specifically I'd LOVE to see some compare and contrast with the Thief, Martial Artist and Swashbuckler.

Johan Larson · 08-26-2010, 01:29 PM

It's poetry time, now?

You will be ninja
when you finally dismiss
every self-told lie.

Dragyn · 08-26-2010, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DouglasCole

It WAS earlier in the series. But everyone missed the release due to extreme stealthiness. "We're a hedge fund. Move on."

They're just leaving a calling card much later in the series to brag about how they completed their task and moved on.

The Pirates? I was talking about the Pirates!

:)

08-26-2010, 11:41 AM	#1
Kromm *GURPS* Line Editor Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Montréal, Québec	GURPS Dungeon Fantasy 12: Ninja Out of the darkness Falls a hail of poisoned blades Then silence once more — Some hack This week, e23 brings you *GURPS Dungeon Fantasy 12: Ninja, by Peter Dell'Orto of GURPS Martial Arts* fame. I need to point out this supplement to you, because if I didn't, you would never find it. Yes, it's that good . . . and good at being a ninja means not being seen, heard, or even suspected until it's too late for your victim. Of course, now that I've told you this, the ninja will be coming for Yours Truly. But I'll spill all their secrets before they can silence me! This supplement includes templates for ninja and for regular, dungeon-style assassins; ninja training and abilities (the likes of which give you many power-ups to work toward); lenses for mixing and matching ninja skills with other professions; and stats for ninja weapons, tools, suits, poisons, and magic items. You get everything you need to prove that you really can take on dragons and demons with shuriken, poison, and attitude. Moreover __________________ Sean "Dr. Kromm" Punch <kromm@sjgames.com> *GURPS* Line Editor, Steve Jackson Games My DreamWidth [Just *GURPS* News]

08-26-2010, 11:44 AM	#2
sir_pudding Wielder of Smart Pants Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ventura CA	Re: GURPS Dungeon Fantasy 12: Ninja They got Kromm! I will ave

08-26-2010, 12:13 PM	#4
tg_ambro Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Arkham Asylum	Re: GURPS Dungeon Fantasy 12: Ninja This thread reminds me of those Candlejack ones . . . oh sh- __________________ Jazama Pajama Pajama Shimera Kazam Imera Imera Kazam Pajama Shimera Kazam Pajama Pajama! Check out my blog, Ambro's Brainwaves Pretend you have telepathy, read my thoughts!

08-26-2010, 12:19 PM	#5
~~Taliesin~~ Banned Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: https://t.me/pump_upp	Re: GURPS Dungeon Fantasy 12: Ninja Are DF Ninja cool? Why yes, yes they are. The only problem I see is that now everybody in my game group is going to insist on playing one. You guys better come out with DF Pirates pretty goshdarn soon.

08-26-2010, 12:37 PM	#8
Stone Dog Join Date: Feb 2008	Re: GURPS Dungeon Fantasy 12: Ninja I have no money... BUT I NEED! SPOIL ME! SPOIL ME NOW! Specifically I'd LOVE to see some compare and contrast with the Thief, Martial Artist and Swashbuckler. Last edited by Stone Dog; 08-26-2010 at 12:53 PM.

08-26-2010, 01:29 PM	#9
Johan Larson Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada	Re: GURPS Dungeon Fantasy 12: Ninja It's poetry time, now? You will be ninja when you finally dismiss every self-told lie.