CasusNO

To fully describe the world of [name of the supplement] would be to destroy it.
It is a world of possibilities, not definite realities. Most of what you find between these covers will be options for the GM, not absolutes which must be obeyed. GURPS has always emphasized that the GM (not the rulebook) is the final authority when roleplaying; in a [name of the supplement] campaign, he is the only authority.
[...]
For the purpose of this book and properly flavored [name of the supplement] adventures, I assume that all inconsistencies are intended, the better to keep players off balance.

Producing a Television Series Campaign
Roleplaying is at its best when the GM and the players cooperate to create an interesting, exciting narrative. With a [name of the game] campaign, the GM can shape this narrative into episodic adventures. Such a format helps him structure his plot, and lets his players visualize the action more clearly.
When a GM creates a [name of the game] campaign, he wants to create this sort of narrative with players.
But if sessions must end by a certain hour and are occasionally postponed, it is difficult to sustain a long, complex "novel"- or "film"-style plot.
A format is needed that lends itself to short, self-contained, fast-paced adventures involving a standard collection of characters and settings.
The obvious answer, for a [name of the game] campaign especially, is a television series!
The parameters of a TV series provide a convenient framework for adventures.
They give a preset length and basic outline for each episode (the TV show format), a collection of regular NPCs (supporting characters with recurring roles), an endless supply of foes

The GM might shock the players by actually letting one of their characters win an election and serve in a meaningful office. Better yet, elect a PC to an office which he did not apply for and does not want to fill, and then sanction him for improperly fulfilling the office when he resists. (Tell him it's the will of the majority — of the people, by the people, for the people — and who is he to deny the people's will?)

On the other hand, resurrection shouldn't be cast as a sure thing, so that characters, especially PCs, won't sacrifice themselves extravagantly and at the drop of a hat.

Mugen a écrit : ↑dim. juin 21, 2026 9:17 pm GURPS Discworld ?

Ramentu a écrit : ↑dim. juin 21, 2026 9:24 pm

Mugen a écrit : ↑dim. juin 21, 2026 9:17 pm GURPS Discworld ?

Le bon jeu, pas le bon supplément

An excellent prop, worth the difficulty of creating it, is a prerecorded Village Voice tape to activate at appropriate times during the adventure. The messages might be important clues, or they might just be "atmosphere." The original Voice was sweet yet matter-of-fact and official-sounding.

To fully describe the world of [name of the supplement] would be to destroy it.
It is a world of possibilities, not definite realities. Most of what you find between these covers will be options for the GM, not absolutes which must be obeyed. GURPS has always emphasized that the GM (not the rulebook) is the final authority when roleplaying; in a [name of the supplement] campaign, he is the only authority.
[...]
For the purpose of this book and properly flavored [name of the supplement] adventures, I assume that all inconsistencies are intended, the better to keep players off balance.

Producing a Television Series Campaign
Roleplaying is at its best when the GM and the players cooperate to create an interesting, exciting narrative. With a [name of the game] campaign, the GM can shape this narrative into episodic adventures. Such a format helps him structure his plot, and lets his players visualize the action more clearly.
When a GM creates a [name of the game] campaign, he wants to create this sort of narrative with players.
But if sessions must end by a certain hour and are occasionally postponed, it is difficult to sustain a long, complex "novel"- or "film"-style plot.
A format is needed that lends itself to short, self-contained, fast-paced adventures involving a standard collection of characters and settings.
The obvious answer, for a [name of the game] campaign especially, is a television series!
The parameters of a TV series provide a convenient framework for adventures.
They give a preset length and basic outline for each episode (the TV show format), a collection of regular NPCs (supporting characters with recurring roles), an endless supply of foes

The GM might shock the players by actually letting one of their characters win an election and serve in a meaningful office. Better yet, elect a PC to an office which he did not apply for and does not want to fill, and then sanction him for improperly fulfilling the office when he resists. (Tell him it's the will of the majority — of the people, by the people, for the people — and who is he to deny the people's will?)

On the other hand, resurrection shouldn't be cast as a sure thing, so that characters, especially PCs, won't sacrifice themselves extravagantly and at the drop of a hat.

Sylvestre a écrit : ↑dim. juin 21, 2026 10:02 pm Gurps Prisoner ?

C'est les années folles. Cette décade sera inscrite pour toujours dans les annales des morts sanglantes et des catastrophes, telles que les affrontements entre gangs rivaux lors du massacre de la Saint-Valentin. Cette même décade se terminera par un désastre qui plongera des millions d'Américains dans la ruine avec le crack [sic] de Wall Street, anéantissant ceux ayant de l'argent en banque ou en valeurs mobilières.
Mais pour le moment, en ces jours chauds et langoureux de mai, il y a ceux qui ne se préoccupent pas du reste du monde. C'est l'été... une saison faite pour rêver.

La gématrie constitue essentiellement à attribuer une valeur numérique à chaque lettre de l'alphabet, desquelles découlent des valeurs numériques dérivées, pour des mots entiers qui sont alors symboliquement et mystiquement associés à d'autres mots aux valeurs numériques apparentes. Un bon nombre de langues utilisant l'alphabet ancien, ne possédaient pas de symboles spécifiques pour écrire les chiffres, mais utilisaient les lettres de l'alphabet pour les représenter. L'hébreu ne fait pas exception, et c'est de lui que viennent les pratiques d'additionner les valeurs numériques de chaque lettre d'un mot pour obtenir la valeur numérique du mot. Par exemple, en anglais, si A = 1, B = 2, C = 3, D = 4, E =5; alors la valeur numérique du mot BAD, serait de B + A+ D ou 2 + 1 + 4 = 7 (bad = mauvais). De plus le mot BE (être) aurait une valeur numérique de B + E = ou 2 + 5 = 7. Les valeurs numériques de BAD (mauvais et de BE (être) sont donc toutes égales à 7 et pourraient être interprétées comme mystiquement associées. Par exemple, on peut conclure qu'exister est maléfique parce que BAD et BE ont les mêmes valeurs en anglais.