{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68870f082a38d6f5cb56c6bb/68e2490a2ba1e616c10503ef?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Surprise!","description":"<p><strong>What's the problem with surprise in GURPS? </strong></p><p><br></p><h4><strong>WARNING! There's some fruity bad language in this one!</strong></h4><p><br></p><p>Che and Pat discussed the implementation and mechanics of surprise and initiative rules in GURPS, including how these rules interact with various character advantages and combat systems. They explored modifications to combat reflexes and coolness mechanics, with Pat proposing new approaches to address balance and realism issues in the current system. The conversation concluded with discussions about GM flexibility in implementing surprise mechanics and adapting rules to create engaging combat scenarios.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Pat's Surprise Rules:</strong> <a href=\"https://t2kcampaigns.com/2024/05/22/major-renovations-tuning-up-the-rules/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Major Renovations: Tuning Up the Rules – Cry Havoc!</a></p><p>OR <a href=\"https://t2kcampaigns.com/2024/05/22/major-renovations-tuning-up-the-rules/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">t2kcampaigns.com/2024/05/22/major-renovations-tuning-up-the-rules/</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Thanks to Matt for the question!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>GOT A QUESTION?</strong></p><p>Ask us via voice message:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.speakpipe.com/gurpstalk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">speakpipe.com/gurpstalk</a></p><p><br></p><p>Ask us via an email:</p><p><a href=\"mailto:gurpstalk@pm.me\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">gurpstalk@pm.me</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>THANKS:</strong></p><p>Jon from Tale of the Manticore for the music:</p><p><a href=\"https://taleofthemanticore.podbean.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://taleofthemanticore.podbean.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Logo by MJ Hiblen:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/MJHiblenART/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.patreon.com/MJHiblenART/</a></p>","author_name":"Che Webster & Patrick Mullen"}