GURPS for Dummies

Name: GURPS for Dummies
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ISBN: 9780471783299

ISBN-10: 0471783293

ISBN-13: 9780471783299

Edition: 2006

Authors: Adam Griffith, Bjoern-Erik Hartsfvang, Stuart J. Stuple

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An estimated 6 million people play GURPS (Generic Universal Role Playing System)-the only point-based role-playing game system-and its creator, Steven Jackson Games, has sold more than 1.5 million GURPS Basic setsWritten in partnership with Steven Jackson Games, this insider's guide shows would-be players of the Fourth Edition of GURPS how to build a dynamic character, understand the nuances and complexities of GURPS, and succeed in game playLike our hugely successful Dungeons & Dragons For Dummies (0764584596), this new guide is sure to reach an eager audience of role-playing enthusiasts

Book details

List price: $31.99
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 3/21/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 432
Size: 7.40" wide x 9.20" long x 0.95" tall
Weight: 1.386
Language: English

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Introduction



Getting Started with GURPS



Introducing GURPS-The Generic Universal RolePlaying System



Determining Your Role



Laying the Attribute Foundation



Taking Advantages



Finding Your Hero's Flaws



Finalizing Your Character with Skills



Enhancing Your Character



So You Want to Be a Wizard - Magic



Powering Your Character



Tackling Tech Level



Playing Races Outside the Norm



Playing with Your Character



Doing Unto Others: Combat



Tracking the Details



Playing the Role



Running Your Own Adventure



Playing the GM



Building a Simple Adventure



Motivating Players



Building Your Own World



Creating a Complete Campaign



Setting the State for Your World



Mapping , Planning, and Plotting



Creating Memorable NPCs



Flavoring your Campaign



The Parts of Ten



Ten Rules for Spending Points



Ten Advantages We Like



Ten Disadvantages That Aren't Too Painful


Glossary


Index