[GURPS Lite] First Time, Need Suggestions

[Mulsiphix]

I've been doing some searching on blogs for folks running their first session with new GURPS players and folks recounting the tale of their first GM session. Many people seem to believe that it is ideal for new players to run through exercises with the rules before actual play. This is supposed to give new players and GM's a way to familiarize themselves with the rules so when the storytelling starts the rules aren't as much of a distraction. Its also allegedly a great way to weed out folks who will simply not like GURPS mechanics (seriously?)

Do you guys think this would be a good idea? I asked the wife and she is more than on board to run some preliminary tests before we take a shot at our first one-shot simple first session. If so, what would be a good way to go about this?

Originally Posted by Stripe

Lastly, I'll make the same offer to you as I do to each new fantasy GM on this board: I'll be happy to run your through a round of quick, basic combat through a voice chat program such as MSN messenger or Yahoo messenger. It takes about two hours. We'll use pre-generated characters and a map I drew and just call it out turn by turn as if we were sitting at the table. This will help you immensely. PM me if interested.

Thank you very much. I may just take you up on this offer. I could really use the experience. Time is the only factor holding me back right now. I will be in touch!