[New Release] GURPS Power-Ups 5: Impulse Buys

Steven Marsh · 06-07-2012, 04:22 PM

As a managing editor for an online store, I'm not supposed to play favorites . . . and, really, I don't.

However, I will say -- with complete objectivity -- that Power-Ups 5: Impulse Buys is one of the coolest freakin' supplements I've ever seen!

Spend character points to alter fate, recharge your inner reserves, get some cash, change the world, and more. Plus it gives extensive campaign advice for what these options mean for your campaign, and what kind of effects work best in which campaigns.

Really, if you ever wanted to see the possibilities of a GURPS game blow right open, you need this Sean Punch-written supplement. Because if you die with unspent character points, you simply weren't trying hard enough . . .

Pragmatic · 06-07-2012, 04:27 PM

I'll pass on this...

For about as long as it takes me to take my sister shopping, have dinner with her, and then rush home. :-)

Bruno · 06-07-2012, 04:34 PM

I'm working my way through Amazing Feats and remain alternating amused and impressed. Good job!

jblalock77 · 06-07-2012, 05:13 PM

Best title ever. :)

PK · 06-07-2012, 05:35 PM

I have a feeling the ideas in this book are going to scare off a lot of GURPS players. But for those that don't run screaming, Impulse Buys arguably opens the system up more than any other supplement ever has. Shifting narrative control into the players' hands -- at a reasonably high price -- allows for a style of play that's unique, yet still remains very true to the fundamentals of GURPS.

panton41 · 06-07-2012, 05:52 PM

The title lives up the the reality. I bought this on a whim simply because it's there and sounds good.

TorgSmith · 06-07-2012, 06:21 PM

I guess having the Impulsiveness and Compulsive Spending12 disadvantages are not good for keeping my money in the bank. I just missed that 12 by this much… |_| :)

jimminy · 06-07-2012, 10:12 PM

I got it and had a quick flick through. It looks great! My players spend points on success all the time, so they're going to love the extra options this book gives them. There are some optional rules here that could put a whole new spin on your game!

06-07-2012, 04:22 PM	#1
Steven Marsh Join Date: Aug 2004	[New Release] GURPS Power-Ups 5: Impulse Buys As a managing editor for an online store, I'm not supposed to play favorites . . . and, really, I don't. However, I will say -- with complete objectivity -- that *Power-Ups 5: Impulse Buys* is one of the coolest freakin' supplements I've ever seen! Spend character points to alter fate, recharge your inner reserves, get some cash, change the world, and more. Plus it gives extensive campaign advice for what these options mean for your campaign, and what kind of effects work best in which campaigns. Really, if you ever wanted to see the possibilities of a *GURPS* game blow right open, you need this Sean Punch-written supplement. Because if you die with unspent character points, you simply weren't trying hard enough . . . __________________ Steven Marsh Steve Jackson Games smarsh@sjgames.com

06-07-2012, 04:27 PM	#2
Pragmatic Ceci n'est pas une tag. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Vancouver, WA (Portland Metro)	Re: [New Release] GURPS Power-Ups 5: Impulse Buys I'll pass on this... For about as long as it takes me to take my sister shopping, have dinner with her, and then rush home. :-)

06-07-2012, 04:34 PM	#3
Bruno Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Canada	Re: [New Release] GURPS Power-Ups 5: Impulse Buys I'm working my way through Amazing Feats and remain alternating amused and impressed. Good job! __________________ All about Size Modifier; Unified Hit Location Table A Wiki for my F2F Group A neglected GURPS blog

06-07-2012, 05:13 PM	#4
jblalock77 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: West Texas	Re: [New Release] GURPS Power-Ups 5: Impulse Buys Best title ever. :)

06-07-2012, 05:35 PM	#5
PK Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Dobbstown Sane Asylum	Re: [New Release] GURPS Power-Ups 5: Impulse Buys I have a feeling the ideas in this book are going to scare off a lot of *GURPS* players. But for those that don't run screaming, *Impulse Buys* arguably opens the system up more than any other supplement ever has. Shifting narrative control into the players' hands -- at a reasonably high price -- allows for a style of play that's unique, yet still remains very true to the fundamentals of *GURPS. __________________ Reverend Pee Kitty of the Order Malkavian-Dobbsian (Twitter) (LJ)* MyGURPS: My house rules and *GURPS* resources. #SJGamesLive: I answered questions about *GURPS After the End* and more! {Watch Video} - {Read Transcript}

06-07-2012, 06:21 PM	#7
TorgSmith Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mission Tx	Re: [New Release] GURPS Power-Ups 5: Impulse Buys I guess having the Impulsiveness and Compulsive Spending12 disadvantages are not good for keeping my money in the bank. I just missed that 12 by this much… \|_\| :) __________________ Thank You, Torg Smith

06-07-2012, 10:12 PM	#8
jimminy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Adelaide, Australia	Re: [New Release] GURPS Power-Ups 5: Impulse Buys I got it and had a quick flick through. It looks great! My players spend points on success all the time, so they're going to love the extra options this book gives them. There are some optional rules here that could put a whole new spin on your game! __________________ I have a role-playing (loosely) themed radio show 'The Role-Playing Hour'. Tune in online and listen! Audio clips (some are a little blue, I warn) here and episodes here!