Objective
GURPS (Generic Universal RolePlaying System) is a role-playing game where players complete quests, solve puzzles, and live adventures. The Game Master, or GM, guides the game, sets the scenes, and plays as NPCs (Non-Player Characters) while players create and play characters with specific skills and stories.
Setup
GURPS is a flexible and universal RPG system suitable for various genres and settings. Players need: - Rulebooks: To understand all the game's mechanics and rules. - Character Sheets: To record each player's character stats, skills, and equipment. - Dice: Six-sided dice (D6) to affect decisions in the game through random events.
Rules
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Character Creation: Each player creates a character by assigning points to different attributes (Strength, Dexterity, Intelligence, etc.) and skills (combat techniques, knowledge, magic, etc.).
- Points are limited, requiring strategic choices.
- Optional disadvantages can be chosen to gain extra points.
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Game Master and Setting: The GM creates the world, designs quests, and leads the story. They decide on difficulty levels and game mechanics.
- The world can be a fantasy realm, a sci-fi galaxy, or even a historical setting.
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Game Mechanics: Player decisions and successes rely on dice rolls.
- Most tests use three six-sided dice (3D6).
- Players need to roll below a target number based on their attributes or skills.
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Combat: When a combat scenario arises, turns are taken on a rotational basis.
- Each player has actions like attack, defend, or move.
- Combat follows rules for initiative, hit chance, and damage.
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Role-play and Storytelling: Beyond rules, storytelling is a major aspect.
- Players choose dialogue options, make decisions influencing the story, and interact with other characters.
Strategic Aspects
- Good teamwork and synergies between characters are vital.
- Planning during character creation can impact the course significantly.
- Flexibility and adaptability to the GM’s evolving story can provide big advantages.
GURPS offers endless possibilities and variations, with success often dependent on creativity, teamwork, and a degree of luck.
