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==History==
==History==
''GURPS Discworld'' was written by [[Phil Masters]] and [[Terry Pratchett]]. Cover and illustrations were done by [[Paul Kidby]]. It was published by [[Steve Jackson Games]] in 1998.<ref name="gurpsdisc">{{cite book |last=Masters |first=Phil |authorlink= |coauthors=[[Terry Pratchett|Pratchett, Terry]] |title=GURPS Discworld |year=1998 |publisher=[[Steve Jackson Games]] |location= }}</ref> It was the first [[GURPS]] supplement to be published with the ''[[GURPS 4e Lite|GURPS Lite]]'' rules as an appendix, meaning it was not necessary to purchase ''[[GURPS 4e Basic Set|GURPS Basic]]'' in order to play.<ref name="InQuest">{{cite book | title=Review of GURPS Discworld | year=|publisher=InQuest Gamer (February 1999)}}</ref>
''GURPS Discworld'' was written by [[Phil Masters]] and [[Terry Pratchett]]. Cover and illustrations were done by [[Paul Kidby]]. It was published by [[Steve Jackson Games]] in 1998.<ref name="gurpsdisc">{{cite book |last=Masters |first=Phil |authorlink= |coauthors=[[Terry Pratchett|Pratchett, Terry]] |title=GURPS Discworld |year=1998 |publisher=[[Steve Jackson Games]] |location= }}</ref> ''GURPS Discworld'' was the first book to include ''[[GURPS Lite]]'' in it.<ref name="designers">{{Cite book|author=Shannon Appelcline|title=Designers & Dragons|publisher=Mongoose Publishing|year=2011| isbn= 978-1-907702-58-7|pages=111}}</ref> The ''GURPS Lite'' rules were included as an appendix, meaning it was not necessary to purchase ''[[GURPS Basic Set|GURPS Basic]]'' in order to play.<ref name="InQuest">{{cite book | title=Review of GURPS Discworld | year=|publisher=InQuest Gamer (February 1999)}}</ref>


The game included a lot of detail about [[Discworld (world)|Discworld]], appealing to both [[roleplaying]] and [[Discworld]] fans.<ref>{{cite book | first=Dave | last=Higgins | authorlink= | year=1974 | title=Ramtop to Rimfall |publisher=Discworld Newsletter}}</ref> It has also been attributed to introducing roleplayers to the series of [[Discworld books#Novels|Discworld books]].<ref>{{cite book |last=Hite |first=Kenneth |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=Review of GURPS Discworld |date=1998-09-11 |publisher=MANIA Magazine}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sjgames.com/gurps/books/discworld/comments.html |title=What people are saying about GURPS Discworld |accessdate=2007-09-15 |last=Weiss |first=Phillip |coauthors= |date= |work= |publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rpg.net/news+reviews/reviews/rev_0915.html |title=RPGnet review of GURPS Discworld |accessdate=2007-09-15 |last=Lindsay-Levine |first=Sam |coauthors= |date= |work= |publisher=RPGnet}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>
The game included a lot of detail about [[Discworld (world)|Discworld]], appealing to both [[roleplaying]] and [[Discworld]] fans.<ref>{{cite book | first=Dave | last=Higgins | authorlink= | year=1974 | title=Ramtop to Rimfall |publisher=Discworld Newsletter}}</ref> It has also been attributed to introducing roleplayers to the series of [[Discworld books#Novels|Discworld books]].<ref>{{cite book |last=Hite |first=Kenneth |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=Review of GURPS Discworld |date=1998-09-11 |publisher=MANIA Magazine}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sjgames.com/gurps/books/discworld/comments.html |title=What people are saying about GURPS Discworld |accessdate=2007-09-15 |last=Weiss |first=Phillip |coauthors= |date= |work= |publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rpg.net/news+reviews/reviews/rev_0915.html |title=RPGnet review of GURPS Discworld |accessdate=2007-09-15 |last=Lindsay-Levine |first=Sam |coauthors= |date= |work= |publisher=RPGnet}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>
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In March 2001, Steve Jackson Games published a sequel under the title ''GURPS Discworld Also''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.warehouse23.com/item.html?id=SJG6061 |title=GURPS Discworld Also (Steve Jackson Games)|accessdate=2007-09-15 |author= |date= |work= |publisher=Warehouse 23}}</ref> It was written by Phil Masters, again with the assistance of Terry Prachett. Cover and illustrations were done by [[Sean Murray (artist)|Sean Murray]].<ref>{{cite book |last=Masters |first=Paul |authorlink= |coauthors=Pratchett, Terry |title=GURPS Discworld Also |year=2001 |publisher=[[Steve Jackson Games]] |location= |isbn=1-55634-447-3 }}</ref> The supplement covered recent events in the book series,<ref name="rpgnet2">{{cite web |url=http://www.rpg.net/news+reviews/reviews/rev_4241.html |title=GURPS Discworld Also |accessdate=2007-09-15 |author=Robert A. Rodger |date=2001-07-05 |work= |publisher=RPGnet}}</ref> including details about the [[Unseen University]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sjgames.com/gurps/books/discworldalso/ |title=Discworld Also |accessdate=2007-09-15 |author= |date= |work= |publisher=[[Steve Jackson Games]]}}</ref> Among the scenarios included is ''EckEckEcksEcksian Cart Wars'', based on the ''[[Mad Max]]'' parody segments of ''[[The Last Continent]]'' and Steve Jackson Games' own ''[[Car Wars]]'' and ''[[List of GURPS books|GURPS Autoduel]]'' setting.<ref name="rpgnet2"/> It also included the first detailed rules for [[Semaphore line|mechanical semaphore telegraphy]], based on the "[[Clacks (Discworld)|clacks]]" network in the books.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rpg.net/news+reviews/reviews/rev_5525.html |title=GURPS Discworld Also |accessdate=2007-09-15 |author=Phil Masters |date=2001-12-15 |work= |publisher=RPGnet}}</ref>
In March 2001, Steve Jackson Games published a sequel under the title ''GURPS Discworld Also''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.warehouse23.com/item.html?id=SJG6061 |title=GURPS Discworld Also (Steve Jackson Games)|accessdate=2007-09-15 |author= |date= |work= |publisher=Warehouse 23}}</ref> It was written by Phil Masters, again with the assistance of Terry Prachett. Cover and illustrations were done by [[Sean Murray (artist)|Sean Murray]].<ref>{{cite book |last=Masters |first=Paul |authorlink= |coauthors=Pratchett, Terry |title=GURPS Discworld Also |year=2001 |publisher=[[Steve Jackson Games]] |location= |isbn=1-55634-447-3 }}</ref> The supplement covered recent events in the book series,<ref name="rpgnet2">{{cite web |url=http://www.rpg.net/news+reviews/reviews/rev_4241.html |title=GURPS Discworld Also |accessdate=2007-09-15 |author=Robert A. Rodger |date=2001-07-05 |work= |publisher=RPGnet}}</ref> including details about the [[Unseen University]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sjgames.com/gurps/books/discworldalso/ |title=Discworld Also |accessdate=2007-09-15 |author= |date= |work= |publisher=[[Steve Jackson Games]]}}</ref> Among the scenarios included is ''EckEckEcksEcksian Cart Wars'', based on the ''[[Mad Max]]'' parody segments of ''[[The Last Continent]]'' and Steve Jackson Games' own ''[[Car Wars]]'' and ''[[List of GURPS books|GURPS Autoduel]]'' setting.<ref name="rpgnet2"/> It also included the first detailed rules for [[Semaphore line|mechanical semaphore telegraphy]], based on the "[[Clacks (Discworld)|clacks]]" network in the books.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rpg.net/news+reviews/reviews/rev_5525.html |title=GURPS Discworld Also |accessdate=2007-09-15 |author=Phil Masters |date=2001-12-15 |work= |publisher=RPGnet}}</ref>


The original book was republished in 2002 by Steve Jackson Games with the ''GURPS Lite'' rules integrated throughout the text. The title was changed from ''GURPS Discworld'' to ''Discworld Roleplaying Game'' to reinforce its stand-alone capabilities.<ref name="b3">{{cite book |last=Masters |first=Paul |authorlink= |coauthors=Pratchett, Terry |title=Discworld Roleplaying Game |year=2002 |publisher=[[Steve Jackson Games]] |location= |isbn=1-55634-687-5 }}</ref> Illustrations were once again done by Paul Kidby.<ref name="b3"/>
The original book was republished in 2002 by Steve Jackson Games with the ''GURPS Lite'' rules integrated throughout the text. The title was changed from ''GURPS Discworld'' to ''Discworld Roleplaying Game'' to reinforce its stand-alone capabilities.<ref name="b3">{{cite book |last=Masters |first=Paul |authorlink= |coauthors=Pratchett, Terry |title=Discworld Roleplaying Game |year=2002 |publisher=[[Steve Jackson Games]] |location= |isbn=1-55634-687-5 }}</ref> Illustrations were once again done by Paul Kidby.<ref name="b3"/> Later publications, including the second edition of ''Discworld'', were labelled "Powered by ''GURPS''" without including "''GURPS''" in the book title, primarily to make it easier for fans to find the books at mass-market retailers.<ref name="designers"/>


==Books==
==Books==

Revision as of 01:21, 4 December 2013

GURPS Discworld
Discworld Roleplaying Game rulebook cover, art by Paul Kidby
DesignersPhil Masters
PublishersSteve Jackson Games
Publication1998 (GURPS Discworld)
2002 (Discworld Role-Playing Game)
GenresComedic Fantasy
SystemsGURPS Lite

GURPS Discworld and the related supplements are role-playing game sourcebooks set in Terry Pratchett's Discworld fantasy universe using the GURPS role-playing game system.

History

GURPS Discworld was written by Phil Masters and Terry Pratchett. Cover and illustrations were done by Paul Kidby. It was published by Steve Jackson Games in 1998.[1] GURPS Discworld was the first book to include GURPS Lite in it.[2] The GURPS Lite rules were included as an appendix, meaning it was not necessary to purchase GURPS Basic in order to play.[3]

The game included a lot of detail about Discworld, appealing to both roleplaying and Discworld fans.[4] It has also been attributed to introducing roleplayers to the series of Discworld books.[5][6][7]

In March 2001, Steve Jackson Games published a sequel under the title GURPS Discworld Also.[8] It was written by Phil Masters, again with the assistance of Terry Prachett. Cover and illustrations were done by Sean Murray.[9] The supplement covered recent events in the book series,[10] including details about the Unseen University.[11] Among the scenarios included is EckEckEcksEcksian Cart Wars, based on the Mad Max parody segments of The Last Continent and Steve Jackson Games' own Car Wars and GURPS Autoduel setting.[10] It also included the first detailed rules for mechanical semaphore telegraphy, based on the "clacks" network in the books.[12]

The original book was republished in 2002 by Steve Jackson Games with the GURPS Lite rules integrated throughout the text. The title was changed from GURPS Discworld to Discworld Roleplaying Game to reinforce its stand-alone capabilities.[13] Illustrations were once again done by Paul Kidby.[13] Later publications, including the second edition of Discworld, were labelled "Powered by GURPS" without including "GURPS" in the book title, primarily to make it easier for fans to find the books at mass-market retailers.[2]

Books

  • GURPS Discworld (1998), Steve Jackson Games
  • GURPS Discworld Also (2001), Steve Jackson Games
  • Discworld Role-Playing Game (2002), Steve Jackson Games

See also

References

  1. ^ Masters, Phil (1998). GURPS Discworld. Steve Jackson Games. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ a b Shannon Appelcline (2011). Designers & Dragons. Mongoose Publishing. p. 111. ISBN 978-1-907702-58-7.
  3. ^ Review of GURPS Discworld. InQuest Gamer (February 1999).
  4. ^ Higgins, Dave (1974). Ramtop to Rimfall. Discworld Newsletter.
  5. ^ Hite, Kenneth (1998-09-11). Review of GURPS Discworld. MANIA Magazine. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  6. ^ Weiss, Phillip. "What people are saying about GURPS Discworld". Retrieved 2007-09-15. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  7. ^ Lindsay-Levine, Sam. "RPGnet review of GURPS Discworld". RPGnet. Retrieved 2007-09-15. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help) [dead link]
  8. ^ "GURPS Discworld Also (Steve Jackson Games)". Warehouse 23. Retrieved 2007-09-15.
  9. ^ Masters, Paul (2001). GURPS Discworld Also. Steve Jackson Games. ISBN 1-55634-447-3. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  10. ^ a b Robert A. Rodger (2001-07-05). "GURPS Discworld Also". RPGnet. Retrieved 2007-09-15.
  11. ^ "Discworld Also". Steve Jackson Games. Retrieved 2007-09-15.
  12. ^ Phil Masters (2001-12-15). "GURPS Discworld Also". RPGnet. Retrieved 2007-09-15.
  13. ^ a b Masters, Paul (2002). Discworld Roleplaying Game. Steve Jackson Games. ISBN 1-55634-687-5. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
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