GURPS Uplift (Second Edition)

2003 · Campaign Setting (game world)

GURPS Uplift (Second Edition)

A science-fiction roleplaying game based on David Brin’s Uplift novels. Players create characters in a galaxy populated by thousands of alien species, where ancient Patron races genetically engineer client species. Humanity is an unusual upstart, claiming to have evolved independently while raising genetically modified dolphins and chimpanzees. Adventures take place amid political tension as powerful alien clans consider enslaving or destroying Earth’s emerging civilizations.

Complexity
4 / 5
Skill Based (buy or gain skills)Point Based (allocate points to get skills, powers, etc)Dice (Primarily d6)

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