TV series with ideas for GURPS

[(E)]

Just remembered on TV series I swiped some ideas from. The Antiques roadshow (uk) of all things. Good ideas for quality interesting historical loot that adds flavor without adding to power levels.

[Flyndaran]

Originally Posted by (E)

Just remembered on TV series I swiped some ideas from. The Antiques roadshow (uk) of all things. Good ideas for quality interesting historical loot that adds flavor without adding to power levels.

It's also good for why loot turns out to be not as valuable as their escorted "expert" says.

Letters from a leutenants of the dreaded lich wars mentioning the artistically sub-par painting along with them is what jacks up all of their value. Providence and unity is what it's all about.
And Makers' Marks. Every episode seemed to have something hinge on its presence or absence.

I love the idea though... and the show. My GF calls me an old cat lady with what I sometimes enjoy.

[Gedrin]

I know it's come up before, but I wanted to chip in a word for SG-1.

I think it's great for ideas, not because of the material, which has some fun in it, but the format. It's near ideal for a new GM. The PC's are pre-organized into SG teams. They have support staff to handle the "boring parts" and let PC's establish a place in the party where they can shine. The adventures are clearly outlined; go, do, return. It's not quite on rails, but the Stargate does confine things, as do the limits on movement. "New Tech" is turned over to researchers at the end of the adventure, leaving the GM the option of if, when, and with what modifications, the items are reintroduced.

Seems like a pretty good starting template for a new GM or an experienced GM starting into a new setting.

[lachimba]

Originally Posted by Gedrin

I know it's come up before, but I wanted to chip in a word for SG-1.

The inspiration I would draw is for a DF, MH dungeon or villains of the week type game.

Its episodic with an overall theme (and an overarching story, but I wouldn't emphasize that).

The PCs turn up go on an adventure and end up home. Special guests can pop into your regular gaming group without explaining why they turn up in the wilderness.

You can introduce ideas and if they turn out to be dumb you just don't go back to that place and there's no worry of those ideas infecting the rest of the story