GURPS

GURPS is an acronym for Generic Universal Roleplaying System, a table-top roleplaying game system published by Steve Jackson Games. Originally released in 1986, it is currently in its fourth edition. GURPS is designed to be easily applicable to any roleplaying-game setting, and is played with six-sided dice.


 * From the GURPS FAQ : GURPS is a 3d6 skill-based system. It uses a point- based character creation system, and represents characters using four basic stats (Strength, Dexterity, IQ, and Health) along with advantages, disadvantages, perks, quirks and skills. GURPS is designed to allow role-playing in any genre using the same game mechanics for all of them.

Originally to be the engine for Fallout, but eventually dropped when they lost the license. Interplay quickly developed a replacement system, heavily inspired by GURPS, called SPECIAL.

For more information, visit http://www.sjgames.com/gurps/.