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GURPS is the Generic Universal Role Playing System from Steve Jackson Games.

GURPS, which stands for Generic Universal Role Playing System, is a second-generation RPG system. It broke the class-and-level mold of the earliest games and presented instead a point-based character construction system where each attribute and skill was purchased separately, allowing players to create a character in fine detail.

It uses a 3d6 roll-under mechanic for practically everything except damage. The system is designed to be genre-agnostic, freeing players from the need to learn a new system every time they want to change genres.

Currently GURPS is published in its fourth edition(4e). It is a product of Steve Jackson Games. More information can be found at http://www.sjgames.com/

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Are there any GURPS blogs?

I have seen tons of blogs for other games (D&D, etc), but never a blog that deals solely, mostly, or even regularly with GURPS. Are there any (good) ones out there? Thanks!
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Learning GURPS with Discworld RPG?

I'm a big fan of Discworld, and was considering getting the latest edition of Discworld RPG, even if it's just for the lore. That said, I don't know if I'd be able to find anyone to play it with (don't know anyone who's into Discworld, and idk if…
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Modular Abilities: If Link cannot connect a disadvantage to an advantage, how does one associate them?

I want to run a superhero game with Modular Abilities that trigger themed disadvantages. For example, the advantage "Flight" would trigger the disadvantage "Cowardice"; the advantage "Damage Resistance" would trigger the disadvantage "Berserk"; the…
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GURPS 4E Space Combat - Hexes and Distance

I have a problem right now. According to B387, it said one hex is one yard. However, I have spacecraft right now that's tabled. A TIE Fighter is 100 MGLT. Factoring the TIE's 100 MGLT speed into the Basic Move of 55 (according to the 4E…
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Would Affliction with Attribute Penalty for Will without damaging IQ cost the same as Affliction for IQ penalty?

Suppose you have a telepath who wants to be able to soften up the resistance of targets with high willpower. The plan is to reduce the target's will score and then hit the target with Mind Probe or Mind Control. This telepath might be interrogating…
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Is it "double-dipping" to give both an overall minus 50% for preparation required and 2 points cost per 1 point in slot?

B114 mentions "Preparation Required" as a limitation. One option that seems to fit my campaign design is: 1 hour [of preparation gives a] -50% [cost savings] GURPS Powers mentions that Modular Abilities can have various costs, if rearranging…
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Should divine powers avoid the pact limitation to prevent double-dipping?

Looking at GURPS Powers, p.26, I see that Divine powers have a -10% discount because it is expected that the player character will live a life that is moral according to the divinity in question: A deity grants you your power. Nothing can prevent…
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Modular Abilities (Preparation Required) With Insubstantiality Probably Should Not Get a Savings For "Always On" or "Usually On"

Regarding insubstantiality, it seems to be switchable by default, because the core rules say: Your “natural” form (physical or insubstantial) is considered a special effect. You must take this advantage if you can change between a physical and…
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Can Modular Abilities get an extra 10% savings according to GURPS Supers rules if they don't grant skills?

I want the player characters to have lots of super-powers. For example, I want them to have inexpensive mental Modular Abilities with typically psionic abilities such as Psychokinesis and ESP and Mind Control (but no skills). Modular Abilities cost…
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If you have Innate Attack and Berserk, do you prefer hand-to-hand for enemies closer than 20 yards?

The definition of Berserk seems to suggest that the berserk character prefers melee hand-to-hand attacks. However, ranged combat is mentioned. If a character with Innate Attack goes berserk, but his enemies are less than 20 yards away, can he choose…
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Can Mana Enhancer be used for a weakness that empowers enemies?

Background I want to make a Patron or Mentor for my PCs who must not go out in public. The reason is that this Mentor tends to awaken the psychic abilities of everyone in his vicinity, especially his enemies. If his enemies get near him, they…
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Quasimoral or Semimoral Power Modifiers with GURPS Powers - Can Cost Be Customized With Starting Disadvantages?

I looked at the core GURPS rules, plus Powers and Supers. I think the costs of the power types can be customized in terms of the starting disadvantages. The starting point is page 26 of Powers, where the Divine Modifier gets a minus 10% cost…
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