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First published in 1986, GURPS has since been updated by the release of new editions three times. The latest version of GURPS, the Fourth Edition, was released in August of 2004. | First published in 1986, GURPS has since been updated by the release of new editions three times. The latest version of GURPS, the Fourth Edition, was released in August of 2004. | ||
β | GURPS intersected part of the hacker subculture when the company's offices were raided by the Secret Service. The target was the author of | + | GURPS intersected part of the hacker subculture when the company's offices were raided by the Secret Service. The target was the author of GURPS Cyberpunk in relation to Emergency Response system documents stolen from Bell South. No. Repeat NO stolen materials were found either the SJG site nor on any computer owned by the targeted emplyoee. The Secret Service blundered badly here and suffered accordingly in civil court. The incident was a direct contributor to the founding of the Electronic Frontier Foundation. |
Steve Jackson Games released GURPS Fourth Edition at the first day of Gen Con on 19 August 2004. It promised to simplify and streamline most areas of play and character creation. Some of the changes: an edited and rationalized skill list, clarification of the difference between ability from experience and from inborn talent, simplified language rules, and revised technology levels. The 4th edition was sold as two full-color hardcover books. | Steve Jackson Games released GURPS Fourth Edition at the first day of Gen Con on 19 August 2004. It promised to simplify and streamline most areas of play and character creation. Some of the changes: an edited and rationalized skill list, clarification of the difference between ability from experience and from inborn talent, simplified language rules, and revised technology levels. The 4th edition was sold as two full-color hardcover books. |