GURPStalk

Getting Dicey


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Co-hosts Che Webster (Roleplay Rescue) and Patrick Mullen (Cry Havoc T2K) discuss today's topic:


What's is it with GURPS and the 3d6 roll low mechanism? Isn't that complicated and fiddley to deal with?


We discuss the mechanics and simplicity of the GURPS (Generic Universal Role-Playing System) dice rolling system, particularly the 3D6 method. We emphasize that the system's bell curve nature mirrors real-world statistics and is intuitive once understood. Che highlights that while GURPS might seem complex due to its many options, it's actually straightforward, requiring only basic math skills.


Using a practical example, Pat discusses a combat scenario in a Twilight 2000 scenario powered by GURPS, where a character with a base skill of 14 attempted to snipe an enemy on a roof. Talking through how this played out hopefully illustrates that GURPS isn't, at heart, difficult to play.



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DISCLAIMER & NOTICE:


The material presented here is our original creation, intended for use with the GURPS system from Steve Jackson Games. This material is not official and is not endorsed by Steve Jackson Games.


GURPS is a registered trademark of Steve Jackson Games, and any GURPS art here is copyrighted by Steve Jackson Games. All rights are reserved by SJ Games. This material is used here in accordance with the SJ Games online policy.

DISCLAIMER & NOTICE:


The material presented here is our original creation, intended for use with the GURPS system from Steve Jackson Games. This material is not official and is not endorsed by Steve Jackson Games.


GURPS is a registered trademark of Steve Jackson Games, and any GURPS art here is copyrighted by Steve Jackson Games. All rights are reserved by SJ Games. This material is used here in accordance with the SJ Games online policy.

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