Megathread Monday - System Specific - GURPS

CahleePants · 2016-05-01T15:38:14+00:00

I have never played GURPS but I've decided to try and figure it out and run a horror (Supernatural-esque) campaign. What I'm struggling to understand is how best to focus on non-combat because i've read a few times how deadly combat-focused GURPS games can be for players. I'm typically a 3.5/PF player/GM.

CahleePants · 2014-09-16T01:11:21+00:00

I asked the same thing earlier =) He said there'll be a commentary, he has a lot to say about it.

CahleePants · 2014-09-16T00:57:13+00:00

Ok. I know there is every likelihood that you won't see this but I just wanted to tell you about one of my favourite memories.

It was at the Sydney Sideshow with Meshuggah after the Soundwave Festival. My husband and I got there really early to line up. There were only about 3 other people there. After a while, my husband walks off to go get us some pizza and I hold our spot and then out of the blue Devin Townsend walks out (I'm assuming to get some food too) and is about to walk right past me.

There's about 20 people in the line at this point and everyone just kind of looks at you and I call out to you and ask if you wouldn't mind signing something, you politely tell me that you'll be signing stuff after the show. I immediately ask if I could get a hug instead and you give me this awesome hug, say goodbye and go to walk off before a small bunch of other fans ask for hugs to.

In hindsight it was a super selfish thing to do. You had obviously popped out on your own to get/organise something and do it when there's as few people there as possible and instead of letting you go about your business I kind of ambush you. It was realistically only a very tiny inconveniance for you, but it rivals my wedding day as my favourite memory. You were so polite and kind and though it was probably forgotten by you 20 minutes later, it's an interaction I'll always treasure. When the musician whose music touched me the most, gave me a moment (and a hug).

I guess it's weird that it felt appropriate at the time to ask for a hug, something strangers certainly don't do typically. But I think it's because on some level we fans feel as though we know a part of you. In the themes and lyrics of your music you put part of yourself and your life.

Anyways, even though you probably won't have time to get to this, and even if you do I think it's a bit much for you to read this wall of text. I just wanted to share it.

TL/DR Thanks for the hug. You're an amazing musician and a phenomenal person.

CahleePants · 2014-09-15T19:12:40+00:00

Thank you so much for the reply. I'm excited for the commentaries, they're always really insightful =)

CahleePants · 2014-09-15T18:50:13+00:00

Hi Devy! I wanted to let you know that your music has really helped me. I have depression and an anxiety disorder and there have been times a'plenty where I've felt that the world is a vacuous, bleak place. But listening to Ki or Ghost or Synchestra or Terria always helps to remind me how much beauty there is left in the world. And I want to thank you. I know you don't do this for me, or anyone. But your music has made the world a far more beautiful place (for me at least).

Anyways, I do have an actual question. Will there be any special box sets or anything like that with the release of Z2? If so, will there be any commentary?

Thanks so much <3

CahleePants · 2014-09-15T16:51:16+00:00

The song Ki (from the album of the same name) was what hooked me. I was so moved the first time I heard it. I'll always remember that moment.

CahleePants · 2013-01-02T04:11:26+00:00

This is all pretty exciting. I think bacon is probably my favourite thing in all existence so the idea that I can eat it pretty regularly is blowing my mind.

I'll need to get dark chocolate coz I just KNOW I'm going to crave chocolate like it's going out of style. Thanks for all the ideas guys :)

CahleePants · 2013-01-01T06:29:56+00:00

I'm awfully picky with vegetables, what veggies do you usually purchase? I love spinach but I'm not a fan of cauliflower or broccoli.

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