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	Introduction	p. 5
	About the Authors	p. 6
	What Is Roleplaying?	p. 7
	Mini-Glossary	p. 7
	Materials Needed for Play	p. 8
	Quick Start	p. 8
	Metric Conversions	p. 9
1	Creating a Character	p. 10
	Character Points	p. 10
	Character Concept	p. 11
	How GURPS Works: Realism and Game Balance	p. 11
	Character Types	p. 12
	Example of Character Creation: Dai Blackthorn	p. 12
	Character Creation Checklist	p. 13
	Sample Character Sheet	p. 13
	Things Not Shown on the Character Sheets	p. 13
	Basic Attributes	p. 14
	How to Select Basic Attributes	p. 14
	Handedness	p. 14
	How GURPS Works: IQ, Sentience, and Sapience	p. 15
	Secondary Characteristics	p. 15
	Damage Table	p. 16
	Machines and Fatigue	p. 16
	Basic Lift and Encumbrance Table	p. 17
	Example of Character Creation (cont'd)	p. 18
	Build	p. 18
	Size Modifier (SM)	p. 19
	How GURPS Works: ST, Mass, and Move	p. 19
	Shopping for the Big, Tall, Thin, and Small	p. 20
	Age and Beauty	p. 20
	Age	p. 20
	Physical Appearance	p. 21
	Other Physical Features	p. 21
	Example of Character Creation (cont'd)	p. 22
	Social Background	p. 22
	Technology Level (TL)	p. 22
	Culture	p. 23
	Language	p. 23
	Sapience and Language	p. 23
	Accents	p. 24
	Broken to Broken	p. 24
	Example of Character Creation (cont'd)	p. 25
	Wealth and Influence	p. 25
	Wealth	p. 25
	Starting Wealth	p. 26
	Reputation	p. 26
	Tech Level and Starting Wealth	p. 27
	Importance	p. 28
	Classless Meritocracies	p. 28
	Special Rules for Rank	p. 29
	Example of Character Creation (cont'd)	p. 30
	Privilege	p. 30
	Social Restraints	p. 30
	Friends and Foes	p. 31
	Associated NPCs	p. 31
	Contacts	p. 31
	Identities	p. 31
	Alternate Identity vs. Secret Identity	p. 31
2	Advantages	p. 32
	Types of Advantages	p. 32
	Advantage Origins	p. 33
	Potential Advantages	p. 33
	What's Allowed	p. 34
	Turning Advantages Off and On	p. 34
	Advantage List	p. 34
	Frequency of Appearance	p. 36
	Limited Defenses	p. 46
	Alternative Attacks	p. 61
	Perks	p. 100
	Modifiers	p. 101
	Enhancements	p. 102
	Attack Enhancements and Limitations	p. 102
	Turning Enhancements Off and On	p. 102
	Limitations	p. 110
	Optional Rule: Limited Enhancements	p. 111
	Examples of Modified Attacks	p. 114
	Gadget Limitations	p. 116
	Example of Character Creation (cont'd)	p. 116
	New Advantages	p. 117
	Modifying Existing Advantages	p. 117
	Designing Entirely New Advantages	p. 118
3	Disadvantages	p. 119
	Disadvantages for Heroes	p. 119
	Restrictions on Disadvantages	p. 120
	Types of Disadvantages	p. 120
	Secret Disadvantages	p. 120
	Self-Control for Mental Disadvantages	p. 120
	Self-Imposed Mental Disadvantages	p. 121
	"Buying Off" Disadvantages	p. 121
	Disadvantage List	p. 122
	Example of Character Creation (cont'd)	p. 162
	Quirks	p. 162
	Mental Quirks	p. 162
	Example of Character Creation (cont'd)	p. 164
	Physical Quirks	p. 165
	New Disadvantages	p. 165
	Modifying Existing Disadvantages	p. 165
	Brand-New Problems	p. 166
4	Skills	p. 167
	Controlling Attribute	p. 167
	Choosing Your Beginning Skills	p. 167
	Difficulty Level	p. 168
	Technological Skills	p. 168
	Tech-Level Modifiers	p. 168
	Prerequisites	p. 169
	Specialties	p. 169
	Grouped Skills	p. 169
	Familiarity	p. 169
	Buying Skills	p. 170
	Skill Notation	p. 170
	Improving Your Skills	p. 170
	Skill Cost Table	p. 170
	Meaning of Skill Levels	p. 171
	Probability of Success	p. 171
	Relative Skill Level	p. 171
	Choosing Your Skill Levels	p. 172
	Skill Defaults: Using Skills You Don't Know	p. 173
	Skill List	p. 174
	Optional Rule: Wildcard Skills	p. 175
	Geographical and Temporal Scope	p. 176
	Planet Types	p. 180
	Physiology Modifiers	p. 181
	Skills for Design, Repair, and Use	p. 190
	Example of Character Creation (concluded)	p. 227
	Techniques	p. 229
	Creating Techniques	p. 229
	Buying and Improving Techniques	p. 230
	Technique Cost Table	p. 230
	Using Techniques	p. 230
	Sample Combat Techniques	p. 230
	Double Defaults and Techniques	p. 232
	Sample Noncombat Techniques	p. 232
5	Magic	p. 234
	Glossary of Magical Terms	p. 234
	Learning Magic	p. 235
	Prerequistes	p. 235
	Mana	p. 235
	Casting Spells	p. 235
	Distraction and Injury	p. 236
	Caster and Subject	p. 236
	Time Required	p. 236
	Energy Cost	p. 236
	Critical Spell Failure Table	p. 236
	Magic Rituals	p. 237
	Limits on Effect	p. 237
	Duration of Spells and Maintaining Spells	p. 237
	Canceling Spells	p. 237
	Casting Spells While Maintaining Other Spells	p. 238
	Ceremonial Magic	p. 238
	Different Kinds of Magic	p. 239
	Colleges of Magic	p. 239
	Spell Classes	p. 239
	Area Spells on a Battle Map	p. 239
	Magic Staffs	p. 240
	Dissipating Held Melee and Missile Spells	p. 241
	Long-Distance Modifiers	p. 241
	Alternative Magic Systems	p. 242
	Spell List	p. 242
	Air Spells	p. 242
	Body Control Spells	p. 244
	Communication and Empathy Spells	p. 245
	Earth Spells	p. 245
	Enchantment Spells	p. 246
	Fire Spells	p. 246
	Gate Spells	p. 247
	Healing Spells	p. 248
	Knowledge Spells	p. 249
	Light and Darkness Spells	p. 249
	Meta-Spells	p. 250
	Mind Control Spells	p. 250
	Movement Spells	p. 251
	Necromantic Spells	p. 251
	Protection and Warning Spells	p. 252
	Water Spells	p. 253
6	Psionics	p. 254
	Glossary of Psi Terminology	p. 254
	Powers, Talents, and Abilities	p. 254
	Pside Effects	p. 255
	Gaining New Psi Abilities	p. 255
	Using Psi Abilities	p. 255
	Psionic Powers	p. 255
	Antipsi	p. 255
	ESP	p. 255
	Psychic Healing	p. 256
	Psychokinesis (PK)	p. 256
	Psionics and Magic	p. 256
	Telepathy	p. 257
	Teleportation	p. 257
	Examples of Psionic Powers	p. 257
	Other Powers	p. 257
7	Templates	p. 258
	Character Templates	p. 258
	How to Use Character Templates	p. 258
	Are Character Templates "Character Classes"?	p. 259
	Sample Character Templates	p. 259
	Uniqueness	p. 259
	Racial Templates	p. 260
	How to Use Racial Templates	p. 261
	Sample Racial Templates	p. 261
	Omitting Racial Traits	p. 262
	Meta-Traits	p. 262
8	Equipment	p. 264
	Money	p. 264
	Cost of Living	p. 265
	Cost of Living Table	p. 265
	What Cost of Living Gets You: A Modern Example	p. 266
	Buying Equipment	p. 266
	Legality Class	p. 267
	Weapons	p. 267
	Choosing Your Weapons	p. 267
	Weapon Statistics	p. 268
	Glossary of Arms and Armor	p. 268
	Optional Rule: Modifying Dice + Adds	p. 269
	Melee Weapons	p. 271
	Silver Weapons	p. 275
	Muscle-Powered Ranged Weapons	p. 275
	Bodkin Points	p. 277
	Hand Grenades and Incendiaries	p. 277
	Firearms	p. 278
	"Smartgun" Electronics	p. 278
	Optional Rule: Malfunction	p. 279
	Heavy Weapons	p. 281
	Armor	p. 282
	Armor Tables	p. 282
	Wearing Armor	p. 286
	Shields	p. 287
	Carrying Weapons and Other Gear	p. 287
	Miscellaneous Equipment	p. 288
9	Character Development	p. 290
	Improvement Through Adventure	p. 290
	Traits Gained in Play	p. 291
	Money	p. 291
	Quick Learning Under Pressure	p. 292
	Improvement Through Study	p. 292
	Jobs	p. 292
	Finding a Teacher	p. 293
	Optional Rule: Maintaining Skills	p. 294
	Learnable Advantages	p. 294
	Transformations	p. 294
	Body Modification	p. 294
	Mind Transfer	p. 296
	Supernatural Afflictions	p. 296
	Death	p. 296
	Trait Lists	p. 297
	Advantages	p. 297
	Disadvantages	p. 299
	Modifiers	p. 300
	Skills	p. 301
	Techniques	p. 304
	Spells	p. 304
	Iconic Characters	p. 307
	Combat Lite	p. 324
	Combat Turn Sequence	p. 324
	Maneuvers	p. 324
	Ranged Attacks	p. 326
	Attacking	p. 326
	Defending	p. 326
	Damage and Injury	p. 327
	Recovery	p. 328
	Fatigue	p. 328
	Index	p. 329
	Character Sheet	p. 335

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