In my Chronicles of Ceteri campaign I ran a “mini-game” that was basically a mash-up of rules from GURPS Technical Grappling and some ideas I had. Here they are for use by others. The Basics Each round make a ST- or DX-based Climbing roll (whichever is better). Success means you roll your thrust damage for “climbing points” (CP). Add […]
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GURPS101: Art of the Wild VII
Like the previous six installments of this, this Patreon Special covers two new wildcard skills along with suggested benefits. . . . . . if you’d like to read more, consider becoming a patron! Note: the link to the actual content for patrons is here.
Continue readingDesigner’s Notes: Chevaliers and Commanders
My last article. The last article I would write for Pyramid . . . was not written completely by myself. I co-write it with Hal “Wavefunction” Batty. In actuality, I had written the chevalier as standalone article with lots of mount choices, new gear, and more power-ups that were not in the final draft then I […]
Continue readingGURPS101: Dungeon Fantasy Tropes – The Unarmored Caster
GURPS Dungeon Fantasy is the essence of the delving, dragons, and dungeons (in my humble opinion of course). The original Dungeons and Dragons had some interesting tropes (fight’n cleric, lightly armored rogue, etc.). Today I’m talking about one of my favorites: the unarmored caster. . . . . . if you’d like to read more, […]
Continue readingGURPS101: Art of the Wild VI
Like the previous five installments of this, this Patreon Special covers two new wildcard skills along with suggested benefits. . . . . . if you’d like to read more, consider becoming a patron! Note: the link to the actual content for patrons is here.
Continue readingGURPS101: Art of the Wild V
Like the previous four installments of this, this Patreon Special covers two new wildcard skills along with suggested benefits. . . . . . if you’d like to read more, consider becoming a patron! Note: the link to the actual content for patrons is here.
Continue readingDesigner’s Notes: The Fifth Attribute
The Fifth Attribute began life in my campaign “The Awakening” in mid-2014. I wanted a way to tie in all the supernatural powers of that campaign setting along with a few campaign features to make a working cohesive framework. It took me the better part of a month to write it and I began with […]
Continue readingGURPS101: More Electrokinesis Powers for Psionic
GURPS Psionic Powers is one of the best powers frameworks that GURPS fourth edition has yet to offer, seamlessly blending flavor and crunch in a perfect mix. I use it often. Here’s a power from one of my campaigns . . . . . . if you’d like to read more, consider becoming a patron! Note: […]
Continue readingBoil and Bubble: Ritual Path Magic Miscellany II
Here’s another installment of Ritual Path Magic Miscellany – today I’m talking about extra effort, supernatural healing limits, and tracking magic. Extra Effort for Ritual Path Magic The GM may allow casters to use a form of Extra Effort with magic. If so, use the following guidelines: Agile Magic: This can only be used on external-based spells. […]
Continue readingGURPS101: Deconstruction of True Faith
So how does True Faith break down? True Faith as Pieces Parts So exactly what does this trait do and how does it do it? You have access to skills (such as Exorcism) or other traits that require the character be considered “holy.” You can cause creatures opposed to your deity’s ethics/morality to flee […]
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