'Haunted' the Disadvantage - what book is it in?

[sir_pudding]

Originally Posted by Stormcrow

What happened in the show was very specific to memories of one particular time and place the characters experienced. Is that what you want?

Christine in particular has panic attack symptoms throughout the episode, which aren't a specific GURPS disadvantage, although some combination of Post Combat Shakes and Mild Flashbacks probably work.

Joseph probably has Bloodlust with a high SC, which is kind of a very interesting character trait for someone who presumably swore to do no harm.

Note that this episode felt closer to actual combat PTSD than a lot of Hollywood and TV depictions (to the extent I was midly triggered), although it focused on a particular manifestation of it that is closer to the tropes than what I personally experience.

Very bad episodes like this might be Mild Flashbacks, but these kick in any time the character experiences stress, not just when reminded of one particular situation.

PTSD triggers make sense as a disadvantage embellishment quirk for Post-Combat Shakes and Flashbacks.

[Christopher R. Rice]

Originally Posted by sir_pudding

Christine in particular has panic attack symptoms throughout the episode, which aren't a specific GURPS disadvantage, although some combination of Post Combat Shakes and Mild Flashbacks probably work.

GURPS Horror introduced Panic Attacks on p. 27.

I'd call what Joseph is experiencing Flashbacks - that is what is occurring. Probably a quirk or maybe the -5 point advantage.

[TGLS]

Originally Posted by Christopher R. Rice

GURPS Horror introduced Panic Attacks on p. 27.

Which is a bit of a weird disadvantage because it flips the whole "happens when you fail" thing.

[Christopher R. Rice]

Originally Posted by TGLS

Which is a bit of a weird disadvantage because it flips the whole "happens when you fail" thing.

Somewhat, yes. But it also makes a lot of sense re: the real world. In my experience at least.

[sir_pudding]

I thought Panic Attacks was a thing somewhere, and was surprised when I couldn't find it. Cool.

Well that probably covers it, Flashbacks, Panic Attacks, and the doctor has Bloodlust. Ortegas, Mbenga and Chapel also have related quirks.

Note that if you have both Horror and Tactical Shooting you should add Panic Attacks to the list of PTSD Fright Check results.