[New Release] GURPS Power-Ups 3: Talents

[vicky_molokh]

Originally Posted by Bruno

I'd never had a problem with the reaction bonus from Talents, but after reading PU3, I'm considering throwing it out entirely and going with the Alternative Benefit. It's just kind of awesome :)

Why?

Actually, I'm inclined to think it's best to choose one or the other (or bit of each) depending on character concept (as an agreement between player and GM).

[Kromm]

Then you'd probably like Alternating Alternatives and Talent Perks.

[Bruno]

Originally Posted by vicky_molokh

Why?

A little bit of "generic reaction bonus, ho hum" (keeping in mind that my home genre is firmly Dungeon fantasy and I keep playing PCs with at best a +1, and usually way worse than that as my generic reaction... penalty - I obviously don't prioritize it much).

Also a little bit of "Well, hey, that's cool, I'd like that. Ooh, that's nifty too. Hey, this one is awesome. OOoooooOOOoo shiny!". Ferret shock.

Originally Posted by vicky_molokh

Actually, I'm inclined to think it's best to choose one or the other (or bit of each) depending on character concept (as an agreement between player and GM).

Originally Posted by Kromm

Then you'd probably like Alternating Alternatives and Talent Perks.

The Talent Perks is the other option I'm considering. So far. I may change my mind again.

[vicky_molokh]

Bought it today, even though I knew I won't exactly need it.

Originally Posted by Bruno

The Talent Perks is the other option I'm considering. So far. I may change my mind again.

Yeah, that's a nice option. Still, I'd pick between perks and alternate benefits depending on concept.