GURPS 40K RP conversions

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Originally Posted by Randyman

There is a huge difference between 40K The Game and 40K The Novels. It is in the latter that the high end feats, etc. are found. The former better matches the toned down approach in this thread, because 40K The Game has to work on small tables and in sponsored tournaments.

But wouldn't using the novels be more appropriate?

It's like trying to do a GURPS WW2 game and then basing everything off of Medal of Honor or Call of Duty if you're going for the tabletop approach.

It just strikes me as a weird thing to do, not using the fluff or "actual effects" for a game.