Converting BattleTech's Vehicle Trait to GURPS

GodBeastX · 12-23-2015, 01:30 PM

I think it depends on how you are using the vehicle.

If it is just the price tag, pay for the cost in points.

If it is a separate character sheet, where you can give it a point value, take it as ally or something.

There's also nothing wrong with making a campaign specific "Unusual Background - Owns Heavy Mech" or similar.

Basically there's many ways to do it, just pick what works for the campaign.

Points are a balancer. If everyone is a mechwarrior and gets a light mech for free, how much of an advantage is having an assault mech? That's where you attribute the points.

12-23-2015, 01:30 PM	#8
GodBeastX Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Behind You	Re: Converting BattleTech's Vehicle Trait to GURPS I think it depends on how you are using the vehicle. If it is just the price tag, pay for the cost in points. If it is a separate character sheet, where you can give it a point value, take it as ally or something. There's also nothing wrong with making a campaign specific "Unusual Background - Owns Heavy Mech" or similar. Basically there's many ways to do it, just pick what works for the campaign. Points are a balancer. If everyone is a mechwarrior and gets a light mech for free, how much of an advantage is having an assault mech? That's where you attribute the points.