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Behold! Now introducing the Orc-o-Matic (v1)

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This is going to be an evolving project, but I’ve got a simulation-based OrcPower calculator up on Google Drive. Here’s the link to the file: Orc-O-Matic! Inputs You input basic stats in the yellow boxes. Some input notes: STR or DEX: the bonus to hit/damage from your attack attribute Style or Choice: things like the +2…

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RAW Grappling and Technical Grappling: Grab Him Better

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Finally getting back to the four steps of grappling. In previous posts I talked about grappling from the perspective of someone totally unfamiliar with the concept and application, which was sprung from a SJG Forums thread on the topic. I followed with a note about how to achieve an initial grab using both the Rules…

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Pyramid #3/61: Takedown Sequences

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In Pyramid #3/61: The Way of the Warrior, we see a very, very focused set of articles: six articles plus +Steven Marsh‘s intro and Random Thought Table, contributed by five authors . . . and the lead article was co-authored! That being said, this one was interesting. “How about a theme issue,” said Steven. BAM!…

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Don’t stop here – go read Dungeon Fantastic today

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If you’re new to GURPS, or are sometimes frustrated or confused or find GURPS melee combat to be slow, +Peter V. Dell’Orto has some good advice for you. GURPS 101: Avoiding Combat Analysis-Paralysis in GURPS He nicely covers some options (and non-options) to keep things simple. It’s not even a false economy of simple. I’ve heard that while…

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Melee Skill Levels: A surplus of Awesome

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Inspired by a post from +Patrick Halter. OK, so you’ve got a highly competent character. Maybe it’s DF. Maybe it’s Monster Hunters. But with 250-400 points and a smackdown focus, you can bring the hurt with the best of them. Problem is, you’re new to GURPS. Your GM is sitting there looking at you with that…