Alien Generation Worksheet

Stormcrow · 12-30-2009, 04:52 PM

I have created a simple worksheet for the alien-generation system in GURPS Space. I would appreciate any constructive criticism that anyone may have. OpenDocument format. EDIT: No no, now it's in PDF.

It's not a spreadsheet that generates aliens for you; it's just a worksheet like the official one for creating worlds and star systems.

Wernern · 12-30-2009, 04:55 PM

cant use it with Microsoft Word.

Kage2020 · 12-30-2009, 05:32 PM

And, there, is a kink in the opensource plan and source of Microsoft world domination. :D

Given the layout of the file, though, on the bright side the original poster can export it as PDF and--hey presto!--good to go once again.

Kage

Stormcrow · 12-30-2009, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kage2020

And, there, is a kink in the opensource plan and source of Microsoft world domination. :D

Given the layout of the file, though, on the bright side the original poster can export it as PDF and--hey presto!--good to go once again.

Ah, good idea. I'll do that at once.

Done. The link in the original post has been updated.

AOTA · 12-31-2009, 11:15 AM

Looks pretty good will have to play with it at home.

panton41 · 12-31-2009, 12:31 PM

What file format was it originally since no one actually said.

Stormcrow · 12-31-2009, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ciaran_skye

What file format was it originally since no one actually said.

I did say: it was in OpenDocument format (e.g., OpenOffice.org). Now it's in PDF.

Captain Joy · 12-31-2009, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stormcrow

I have created a simple worksheet for the alien-generation system in GURPS Space.

I like it, but I potential for more. E.g. include info to make make random choices.

ericbsmith · 12-31-2009, 04:49 PM

Personally, I like making both the original document and the PDF available to people so they can, if they want, take the time to modify the document if they wish. Also, I like to make sure to include copyright information, just to ensure compliance with SJGames online policy.

Other than that I do like the worksheet.

Stormcrow · 12-31-2009, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Joy

I like it, but I potential for more. E.g. include info to make make random choices.

There is far too much in the book for making random choices to put on the sheet. I don't see how it could be done. I simply found myself taking as much time writing each heading than writing the results, so I wrote the sheet to eliminate writing the headings and reducing writing the results to (mostly) checking boxes.

If you've got an idea about how to add the information you're talking about, I'm all ears.

12-30-2009, 04:52 PM	#1
Stormcrow Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ronkonkoma, NY	Alien Generation Worksheet I have created a simple worksheet for the alien-generation system in GURPS Space. I would appreciate any constructive criticism that anyone may have. OpenDocument format. EDIT: No no, now it's in PDF. It's not a spreadsheet that generates aliens for you; it's just a worksheet like the official one for creating worlds and star systems. Last edited by Stormcrow; 12-31-2009 at 01:59 PM. Reason: Converted file to PDF.

12-30-2009, 04:55 PM	#2
Wernern Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Vienna/Austria	Re: Alien Generation Worksheet cant use it with Microsoft Word.

12-30-2009, 05:32 PM	#3
Kage2020 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Virginia, US	Re: Alien Generation Worksheet And, there, is a kink in the opensource plan and source of Microsoft world domination. :D Given the layout of the file, though, on the bright side the original poster can export it as PDF and--hey presto!--good to go once again. Kage

12-31-2009, 11:15 AM	#5
AOTA MIB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Olathe, KS	Re: Alien Generation Worksheet Looks pretty good will have to play with it at home. __________________ Bob Gilson Mib#3477 Formally Bobzilla GURPS Checker for Prime Directive

12-31-2009, 04:49 PM	#9
ericbsmith Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY, USA. Near the river Styx in the 5th Circle.	Re: Alien Generation Worksheet Personally, I like making both the original document and the PDF available to people so they can, if they want, take the time to modify the document if they wish. Also, I like to make sure to include copyright information, just to ensure compliance with SJGames online policy. Other than that I do like the worksheet. __________________ Eric B. Smith GURPS Data File Coordinator GURPSLand I shall pull the pin from this healing grenade and... Kaboom-baya.