Discussion of the GURPS RPG system
https://www.stickmanpublications.com/roland-warzecha-medieval-sword/ I have had the opportunity and the pleasure to both train with, and speak to, Roland on several occasions. He is an expert on the development and use of certain period swords (and axes) and shields, especially buckler-gripped sword. In any case, the interaction is very much reflective of what one learns and experiences…
Buckle up. This is going to be fun. First, homework Che Webster of Roleplay Rescue posted some thoughts on eschewing a hit roll entirely, and only making folks roll defenses while playing GURPS. Go read Defense Roll Reversal to ensure that you understand what I’m paraphrasing. Next, this isn’t the first time such things have…
Over on the GURPS Discord, there was a question about removing a barbed dagger without taking 50% more injury while doing so. This was in response to a backstabbing to the vitals that apparently delivered in the neighborhood of 40 HP of injury. So removing it risked 20 more. Seemed to me to be a…