Dramatis Personae Big Chon (Played by Chris D.): TBA. Tagline: “TBA.” Lin Shisheng (Played by Scott R.): TBA. Tagline: “TBA.” Myaing (Played by Emily S.): TBA. Tagline: “TBA.” Yang Wen (Played by Will M.): TBA. Tagline: “TBA.” Zhao Liu (Played by Travis E.): TBA. Tagline: “TBA.” Highlady Long Xing (NPC; Played by L. A.): TBA. […]
Continue readingCarpe Blogiem: Author, Patreon, and Blog Highlights – August, September, and October 2020
Authorial Highlights GURPS Dungeon Fantasy Denizens: ??? aka Marl Ankh-3 is now in my hands with comments from Sean. I’ll be working on this in November GURPS Realm Management aka SNO-51 is in the hands of SJGames. It has had it’s final editorial review and is in production for layout with Nikki. Nordlond Nibelung aka […]
Continue readingTen Thousand Jade Petals B-Team: Season 1, Session 4 – To the Water Temple
Dramatis Personae An Rang (Played by Chris D): Genius doctor, decent artist, escaped fugitive. Tagline: “They’re still alive if they aren’t dead yet.” Gushou Miren (played by Rory F.): Chains of lightning, drums like thunder, refreshing as a gentle rain, swift like the wind, bring on the Storm! Tagline: “It is better to have less […]
Continue readingBoil and Bubble: Ritual Path Magic – More New Casting Talents I
Here are a few new casting talents for Ritual Path Magic – mostly culled from my own campaigns. Arcane Attorney 5 points/level Fast-Talk, Law, Path of Chance, Path of Spirit, and Public Speaking. Reaction Bonus: None! This is a casting talent. Alternative Benefit: Treat your Thaumatology and any Path skills as one level higher per […]
Continue readingDesigner’s Notes: GURPS Horror – Beyond the Pale
GURPS Horror: Beyond the Pale was not the first collaboration I’d done with J. (and it wasn’t the last). It was however a situation where I felt we’d both shine. J. has a singularly gifted ability with horror and the unknown. One that has shown up often in his works. When Steven came to me […]
Continue readingTen Thousand Jade Petals B-Team: Season 1, Session 17 – Demons in the City
Dramatis Personae Jian Wu aka Two (played by Christian G.): TBA. Tagline: TBA. Jiao Ting aka Eight (Played by Chris D): TBA. Tagline: TBA. Liang Jing Min aka Five (Played by Randy H.): TBA. Tagline: TBA. Nongmin Chushi aka Seven (played by Rory F.): TBA. Tagline: TBA. Sheng Yi aka One (Played by Calvin J): TBA. Tagline: TBA. Zhiyu Zhige aka Nine (NPC): TBA. Tagline: TBA. He […]
Continue readingTen Thousand Jade Petals B-Team: Season 1, Session 16 – A Traitor Among Us
Dramatis Personae Jian Wu aka Two (played by Christian G.): TBA. Tagline: TBA. Jiao Ting aka Eight (Played by Chris D): TBA. Tagline: TBA. Liang Jing Min aka Five (Played by Randy H.): TBA. Tagline: TBA. Nongmin Chushi aka Seven (played by Rory F.): TBA. Tagline: TBA. Sheng Yi aka One (Played by Calvin J): TBA. Tagline: TBA. Zhiyu Zhige aka Nine (NPC): TBA. Tagline: TBA. He […]
Continue readingTen Thousand Jade Petals B-Team: Season 1, Session 3 – Hippity Hoppity Goes The Vampire
Dramatis Personae An Rang (Played by Chris D): Genius doctor, decent artist, escaped fugitive. Tagline: “They’re still alive if they aren’t dead yet.” Gushou Miren (played by Rory F.): Chains of lightning, drums like thunder, refreshing as a gentle rain, swift like the wind, bring on the Storm! Tagline: “My chain goes Snap, Crackle, Pop!” […]
Continue readingGURPS101: More New Talents I
Here are a few new talents – mostly culled from my own campaigns. Born to the Blade 10/level Broadsword, Fast-Draw (Knife, Sword, or Two-Handed Sword), Knife, Rapier, Saber, Shortsword, Smallsword, and Two-Handed Sword. Reaction Bonus: None! You’re natural adeptness with a blade is enough. Alternative Benefit: On the other hand, instead of a reaction […]
Continue readingGURPS101: Variation of Racial Memory
The following is a variation of Racial Memory meant for immortals and long-lived beings. It represents the fact that they’ve lived exceedingly long lives and may have learned, mastered, and forgotten skills in that time. Racial Memory see p. B78 Racial Memory (Long-Lived): You’ve been around for a while. Whenever you encounter a situation, go […]
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