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=3-5 The Complex= | =3-5 The Complex= | ||
==The Complex Introduction== | ==The Complex Introduction== | ||
− | '''Welcome to '' | + | '''Welcome to ''THE COMPLEX'' campaign wiki.''' This wiki site is a resource for a play-by-chat tabletop GURPS role-playing game to run my own campaign, labeled ''THE COMPLEX'', which takes place a few years after World War III. ''THE COMPLEX'' is run using the 4th edition GURPS system. The goal of this wiki site is to form a repository of information about the game that is easily accessible and editable to the entire game group. This material is not official and is not endorsed by Steve Jackson Games. |
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==Basic Campaign Data== | ==Basic Campaign Data== | ||
The campaign ''The Complex'' is designed for 3 to 5 characters. It is essentially a Treasure Hunting game taking place in a Post World War III California. For ease of character creation, some templates are provided as well as a campaign summarization sheet. Important NPCs, locations, and some maps will also be provided. | The campaign ''The Complex'' is designed for 3 to 5 characters. It is essentially a Treasure Hunting game taking place in a Post World War III California. For ease of character creation, some templates are provided as well as a campaign summarization sheet. Important NPCs, locations, and some maps will also be provided. | ||
− | + | PCs start with 50 character points, may take up to -30 points in disadvantages, and may take further -5 in quirks. Quirks do not count towards disadvantage total. | |
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− | + | PCs may not take any magical abilities, but are allowed to buy very minor mutations. Psychic powers are possible, but are not powerful and usually not reliable. Mind reading is straight out, but Empathy as an ESP ability is allowed. The advantage Gadgeteer 1 is allowed, but no further levels. | |
− | ''' | + | Using the '''CAMPAIGN PLANNING FORM''' with some editing, a free resource from Steve Jackson Games: |
− | *''Campaign Name'': | + | GM: Lonewulf/Daemonus Lupus Date: January 06, 2008 |
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+ | *''Campaign Name'': GURPS Post Apocalypse Survival (PAS) | ||
*''Starting year'': 2008 | *''Starting year'': 2008 | ||
− | *''Rate game time passes'': | + | *''Rate game time passes'': Travel time will be glossed over except for important parts. |
*''Genre'': Post Apocalypse Survival/Treasure Hunt | *''Genre'': Post Apocalypse Survival/Treasure Hunt | ||
− | *''Realistic or cinematic?'': Realistic, with Cinematic Mutations and Cinematic Tech Levels | + | *''Realistic or cinematic?'': Realistic, with Cinematic Mutations and Cinematic Tech Levels and Bioengineering |
*''Multiple planes of existence?'': No | *''Multiple planes of existence?'': No | ||
*''General theme of campaign'': Fight to survive and make something of yourself. Discover the treasure. | *''General theme of campaign'': Fight to survive and make something of yourself. Discover the treasure. | ||
− | + | Campaign Background | |
− | *Campaign's base nation: | + | *Campaign's base nation: Western california |
*Society/Government type: Anarchy/depends on city | *Society/Government type: Anarchy/depends on city | ||
*Control Rating: 0 | *Control Rating: 0 | ||
*Exceptions to general CR: 1 to 3, depending on cities/towns. | *Exceptions to general CR: 1 to 3, depending on cities/towns. | ||
− | *Tech Level: 7 base | + | *Tech Level: 7 base Exceptions to general TL: TL 8 to 9 also exists in very rare tucked away locations; TL 0-6 exists in some places with no local technology or infrastructure. NOTE: Lower TL levels do NOT count towards character total as a disadvantage. |
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*Suggested or required reading/books for characters: At the very least, ''GURPS Lite'' or ''GURPS Basic Set: Characters''. For theme -- Watch ''Mad Max: Road Warrior'' or ''Mad Max: Thunderdome''. Play any game in the ''Fallout'' series, including ''Wasteland''. Any other game that takes place after a nuclear war is suggested material. | *Suggested or required reading/books for characters: At the very least, ''GURPS Lite'' or ''GURPS Basic Set: Characters''. For theme -- Watch ''Mad Max: Road Warrior'' or ''Mad Max: Thunderdome''. Play any game in the ''Fallout'' series, including ''Wasteland''. Any other game that takes place after a nuclear war is suggested material. | ||
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==''The Complex'' Background== | ==''The Complex'' Background== | ||
− | ''The Complex'' is set in the near future on an alternate Earth. In the year 2008, great advances in science unlike any in our Earth had been made, especially in the fields of bioengineering, weaponry, and armor. However, things being what they were and for various reasons, all the nations of the earth fell into a total collapse after a nuclear holocaust. The reasons why are unknown amongst the average survivor; all they know is, they must survive in the aftermath. Humanity in the year | + | ''The Complex'' is set in the near future on an alternate Earth. In the year 2008, great advances in science unlike any in our Earth had been made, especially in the fields of bioengineering, weaponry, and armor. However, things being what they were and for various reasons, all the nations of the earth fell into a total collapse after a nuclear holocaust. The reasons why are unknown amongst the average survivor; all they know is, they must survive in the aftermath. Humanity in the year 2015 is now scattered throughout the Earth, in either enclaves like Machine City, under the rule of a tyrant, or like the Californian Tribes, various primitives that have forgotten (and sometimes disdain) the advanced technology of their forebears. |
− | Life is eked out into a matter of survival, but also the dream of success. Bartering and wealth creates a market for prized commodities, and the goal of any survivor worth his salt is to one day strike gold; to rise up and no longer worry about such petty things as continuous survival. However, in order to accomplish this dream, the wasteland survivor must survive through harrowing ordeals and | + | Life is eked out into a matter of survival, but also the dream of success. Bartering and wealth creates a market for prized commodities, and the goal of any survivor worth his salt is to one day strike gold; to rise up and no longer worry about such petty things as continuous survival. However, in order to accomplish this dream, the wasteland survivor must survive through harrowing ordeals and experiences, until eventually they either overcome or fall. |
− | + | ==Complex Templates== | |
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First, characters '''must''' buy one of two templates: | First, characters '''must''' buy one of two templates: | ||
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− | '''Wasteland's Victim [-5]''': Social Stigma/Ignorant [-5] | + | '''Wasteland's Victim [-5]''': Social Stigma/Ignorant [-5] |
You are either part of the wasteland, or you are it's victim; and victims are never trusted for anything important in the wastes; which essentially means they're not trusted for anything. Those that are ignorant to the effects of radiation are either entirely radiation resistant, or have never stepped out into the wasteland before; most PCs would be Inhabitants. | You are either part of the wasteland, or you are it's victim; and victims are never trusted for anything important in the wastes; which essentially means they're not trusted for anything. Those that are ignorant to the effects of radiation are either entirely radiation resistant, or have never stepped out into the wasteland before; most PCs would be Inhabitants. | ||
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*Note: +1 to Reaction rolls at any level for buying/selling, +2 to reaction rolls if at level 20 | *Note: +1 to Reaction rolls at any level for buying/selling, +2 to reaction rolls if at level 20 | ||
− | '''Mr. Fixit:''' The expert on mechanics, machinery, and tools-making. Good for maintenance of your equipment, and good for reviving that bit of lost tech that you just found. Highest attribute IQ, levels of High Manual Dexterity help. Skills Armoury/Body Armor/TL 7 @ IQ [2], Armoury/Small Arms/TL 7 @ IQ+1 [4], Electrician @ IQ [2], Electronics Ops/Communications @ IQ [2], Electronics Repair/Communications @ IQ [2], Mechanic/ | + | '''Mr. Fixit:''' The expert on mechanics, machinery, and tools-making. Good for maintenance of your equipment, and good for reviving that bit of lost tech that you just found. Highest attribute IQ, levels of High Manual Dexterity help. Skills Armoury/Body Armor/TL 7 @ IQ [2], Armoury/Small Arms/TL 7 @ IQ+1 [4], Electrician @ IQ [2], Electronics Ops/Communications @ IQ [2], Electronics Repair/Communications @ IQ [2], Mechanic/Gas Engine @ IQ [2], Machinist @ IQ+1 [4], Scrounging @ IQ+1 [2] |
− | Total: | + | Total: 20 points |
'''Scavenger:''' All that's important to the Scavenger is to find items that are useful, whether for personal use or for selling. Of course, being able to actually fix what he gets doesn't hurt. Scavenging is often dangerous work, and you never know what might reside in old ruins... | '''Scavenger:''' All that's important to the Scavenger is to find items that are useful, whether for personal use or for selling. Of course, being able to actually fix what he gets doesn't hurt. Scavenging is often dangerous work, and you never know what might reside in old ruins... | ||
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*Replaces "Wasteland Inhabitant"'s skill bonus | *Replaces "Wasteland Inhabitant"'s skill bonus | ||
− | '''Savage Warrior:''' The Savage Warrior is a blast to the past; someone that has grown in the Tribes of California, and has no real access to modern technology. Their knowledge is rather primitive, and although they can learn to use modern weaponry quickly (at least, as far as pointing and shooting), they cannot learn any technical or advanced skills past their TL. | + | '''Savage Warrior:''' The Savage Warrior is a blast to the past; someone that has grown in the Tribes of California, and has no real access to modern technology. Their knowledge is rather primitive, and although they can learn to use modern weaponry quickly (at least, as far as pointing and shooting), they cannot learn any technical or advanced skills past their TL. Note: Savage Warriors are severely disadvantaged through their low TL, but the points they gain as a disadvantage *DOES NOT* count against point total for disadvantages. This means that the Savage Warrior has more points than almost any other template, but is also completely ignorant as to the most basics of technology. The Savage Warrior specializes in hunting and tracking enemies; he is a more combat-specialized version of the Wasteland Scout. |
− | + | TL 1 [-30], Social Stigma/Ignorant [-5] unless in a Tribes-only adventure, Can only be bought off if they take a higher TL. Also doesn't count against disadvantage point total. Illiterate [-3] is also suggested, although is not included in template. | |
− | Note: Savage Warriors are severely disadvantaged through their low TL, but the points they gain as a disadvantage *DOES NOT* count against point total for disadvantages. This means that the Savage Warrior has more points than almost any other template, but is also completely ignorant as to the most basics of technology. The Savage Warrior specializes in hunting and tracking enemies; he is a more combat-specialized version of the Wasteland Scout. | ||
− | TL 1 [-30], Social Stigma/Ignorant [-5] unless in a Tribes-only adventure, | ||
Skills: Brawling @ DX+2 [4], Knife @ DX+2 [4], Spear @ DX+2 [8], Survival/Forest @ IQ [2] or Survival/Desert @ IQ [2], Throwing Weapon/Spear @ DX+2 [4] OR Archery @ DX+1 [4], Tracking @ IQ [2] | Skills: Brawling @ DX+2 [4], Knife @ DX+2 [4], Spear @ DX+2 [8], Survival/Forest @ IQ [2] or Survival/Desert @ IQ [2], Throwing Weapon/Spear @ DX+2 [4] OR Archery @ DX+1 [4], Tracking @ IQ [2] | ||
Total (with disadvantages): -9 | Total (with disadvantages): -9 | ||
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