Xsesiv
2012-09-21, 10:28 AM
OK, GURPS.
I was going to run a Cyberpunk adventure ages and ages ago on the forums, but something I don't remember came up. Anyway, I've had a request to try again while I've mentioned it in passing, so I'm going for it.
I'm thinking about running Jigsaw Incomplete from Cyberpunk Adventures while I finalise a character-driven adventure I started inventing a while ago about a power vacuum, and then running that. I can't really say a lot about Jigsaw Incomplete without wrecking it, but it's very interesting.
The 16 Questions don't really apply, so:
Setting: The action takes place in a citysprawl in the North American continent. The year is 2049, the Tech Level is (7+2), diverging in the early 90s but with development impeded by stock market crash and epidemic, and the citysprawl in question was once several major cities in New England.
Players:
I'm looking for three to six players. Four or five would be ideal.
No specific post rate is required, but the faster the better. Expecting a post once or more per day from everyone is unrealistic, not to discourage people who can make this quota; a post a week is much too slow. Several times per week is the minimum. I do ask that before joining you ensure you're able to stay in the game and don't leave us hanging for days on end (or permanently). If you'll be away and know about it, please say so beforehand. No personal details are required. :smallbiggrin:
I would prefer it if you had either played GURPS before or had a sound grasp of the rules. If you don't know the rules, don't worry. I'll gladly help, but this is mostly aimed at people who do know the rules.
Characters:
Characters are to be based on 125 points. This makes them very competent, but not superhuman by any stretch of the imagination. 60 points of disadvantages and 5 points of quirks are allowed.
Status and Wealth better than the default are prohibited.
Characters are not allowed to start the game with any cyberwear except a neural interface jack. This costs 20 character points.
Characters are, likewise not allowed to start the game with any genetic modifications worth more than a point either way. Fur (a +1 point perk) or having bunny ears or sheer black eyes (Unnatural Features, a -1 point quirk) are acceptable, but would require you to explain your parents' choices.
A description each of the character's background, personality and appearance is required. As long as these are all communicated articulately, the length doesn't really matter.
Party:
All the characters know each other well. I'll leave the specifics up to you; they could be a street gang, a punk band, or a bunch of friends.
Characters can be anything you like that fits the setting. At least one fighter and at least one netrunner would be a plus. Cops, corporate types, celebrities and things like that are not going to fit in well.
Cyberpunky language is always fun.:smallbiggrin: If you want to use it, I can provide a glossary.
As for books: GURPS Basic Set is a must, GURPS Cyberpunk and Cyberworld are nice to have, but are only available in 3e.
In Cyberpunk, the classic netrunner's gear is a cyberdeck: Cyberdeck Operation is a Mental/Very Hard skill which defaults to Computer Operation-8, and requires a neural interface jack. To use one effectively, Area Knowledge (Cyberspace) is also required.
No, you can't have a character that's working against the group. In cyberpunk, it's just too predictable.
I'm sure I've left something out. If you're not sure, ask me, and I'll sort it out.
Any questions?
I was going to run a Cyberpunk adventure ages and ages ago on the forums, but something I don't remember came up. Anyway, I've had a request to try again while I've mentioned it in passing, so I'm going for it.
I'm thinking about running Jigsaw Incomplete from Cyberpunk Adventures while I finalise a character-driven adventure I started inventing a while ago about a power vacuum, and then running that. I can't really say a lot about Jigsaw Incomplete without wrecking it, but it's very interesting.
The 16 Questions don't really apply, so:
Setting: The action takes place in a citysprawl in the North American continent. The year is 2049, the Tech Level is (7+2), diverging in the early 90s but with development impeded by stock market crash and epidemic, and the citysprawl in question was once several major cities in New England.
Players:
I'm looking for three to six players. Four or five would be ideal.
No specific post rate is required, but the faster the better. Expecting a post once or more per day from everyone is unrealistic, not to discourage people who can make this quota; a post a week is much too slow. Several times per week is the minimum. I do ask that before joining you ensure you're able to stay in the game and don't leave us hanging for days on end (or permanently). If you'll be away and know about it, please say so beforehand. No personal details are required. :smallbiggrin:
I would prefer it if you had either played GURPS before or had a sound grasp of the rules. If you don't know the rules, don't worry. I'll gladly help, but this is mostly aimed at people who do know the rules.
Characters:
Characters are to be based on 125 points. This makes them very competent, but not superhuman by any stretch of the imagination. 60 points of disadvantages and 5 points of quirks are allowed.
Status and Wealth better than the default are prohibited.
Characters are not allowed to start the game with any cyberwear except a neural interface jack. This costs 20 character points.
Characters are, likewise not allowed to start the game with any genetic modifications worth more than a point either way. Fur (a +1 point perk) or having bunny ears or sheer black eyes (Unnatural Features, a -1 point quirk) are acceptable, but would require you to explain your parents' choices.
A description each of the character's background, personality and appearance is required. As long as these are all communicated articulately, the length doesn't really matter.
Party:
All the characters know each other well. I'll leave the specifics up to you; they could be a street gang, a punk band, or a bunch of friends.
Characters can be anything you like that fits the setting. At least one fighter and at least one netrunner would be a plus. Cops, corporate types, celebrities and things like that are not going to fit in well.
Cyberpunky language is always fun.:smallbiggrin: If you want to use it, I can provide a glossary.
As for books: GURPS Basic Set is a must, GURPS Cyberpunk and Cyberworld are nice to have, but are only available in 3e.
In Cyberpunk, the classic netrunner's gear is a cyberdeck: Cyberdeck Operation is a Mental/Very Hard skill which defaults to Computer Operation-8, and requires a neural interface jack. To use one effectively, Area Knowledge (Cyberspace) is also required.
No, you can't have a character that's working against the group. In cyberpunk, it's just too predictable.
I'm sure I've left something out. If you're not sure, ask me, and I'll sort it out.
Any questions?