Do allies earn CP?

[cmdicely]

Originally Posted by Figleaf23

I don't think so. I believe it should be read in the context of justifying the preceding sentences about points, rather than as a stand-alone prohibition against GM choice (which would be uncharacteristic of GURPS, and if intended would likely be made explicit).

It is explicit, but its not a prohibition against GM choice, since in GURPS the GM can choose to change the rules. But, rules-as-written, an Ally is "specifically a skilled NPC associate for one PC." (emphasis added)

Not, "a skilled NPC associate for one PC or other NPC." There is no ambiguity at all in what the rule stated there is.

[Figleaf23]

Originally Posted by cmdicely

It is explicit, but its not a prohibition against GM choice, since in GURPS the GM can choose to change the rules. But, rules-as-written, an Ally is "specifically a skilled NPC associate for one PC." (emphasis added)

Not, "a skilled NPC associate for one PC or other NPC." There is no ambiguity at all in what the rule stated there is.

I understand your position, but I stand by my own for reasons previously stated.

[sir_pudding]

Originally Posted by cmdicely

It is explicit, but its not a prohibition against GM choice, since in GURPS the GM can choose to change the rules. But, rules-as-written, an Ally is "specifically a skilled NPC associate for one PC." (emphasis added)

Not, "a skilled NPC associate for one PC or other NPC." There is no ambiguity at all in what the rule stated there is.

Yet there are the unexplained exceptions in print, so something here isn't quite right one way or the other.