Ultratech ed3 vs 4

[caden_varn]

Are there any major differences I needs to be aware of using Ultratech from edition 3 in an edition 4 game? As Ultratech 4 is out of print, and PDFs are basically useless for an in-game ref book for me, having no laptop etc., my only option is to use a 3rd edition book a friend has, so are there any major incompatibilities that I need to be aware of?

[David Johnston2]

Originally Posted by caden_varn

Are there any major differences I needs to be aware of using Ultratech from edition 3 in an edition 4 game? As Ultratech 4 is out of print, and PDFs are basically useless for an in-game ref book for me, having no laptop etc., my only option is to use a 3rd edition book a friend has, so are there any major incompatibilities that I need to be aware of?

Yes, laser weapons work in a entirely different way for example.

[sir_pudding]

The TL scale is completely different...

and PDFs are basically useless for an in-game ref book for me, having no laptop etc.

You can usually get a printshop to print and bind GURPS books for ~$20-$30, IME.

[David Johnston2]

Although what I'd do, is just copy and paste the parts of it I was actually using into a text document and then print that out. Fortunately SJG PDFs don't have DRM that prevents that.

[sir_pudding]

Originally Posted by David Johnston2

Although what I'd do, is just cut and paste the parts of it I was actually using into a text document and then print that out.

Yeah, that's true. It's not like you need every item of every TL in a normal campaign (no comment on a Kalazz style kitchen sink game as I can't even comprehend how that works).

[vierasmarius]

Also, copying and printing out the equipment tables gives you a chance to include much-needed errata (both official and unofficial).

[caden_varn]

Printing it out would require a printer however, which I do not possess. Might look at the print shop option, dunno if the prices in the UK will be comparable. Probably be much more expensive like most everything else is over here :(

Thanks for the info guys, useful to know that the changes are fairly major

[SCAR]

Originally Posted by caden_varn

Printing it out would require a printer however, which I do not possess. Might look at the print shop option, dunno if the prices in the UK will be comparable. Probably be much more expensive like most everything else is over here :(

Thanks for the info guys, useful to know that the changes are fairly major

I sent you a PM, I have Ultra-Tech 4e Hardback for sale if you're interested.