Pyramid: Modern Issues

Many Pyramid issues focused on a roughly "modern" theme – which includes today, the not-too-distant future, and the not-yet-forgotten past. (In GURPS terms, this is anything from TL5 to early TL8.) This is where any modern or near-modern genre material would be set, including supers, cliffhangers, and horror-based espionage. It also covers topics suitable for many types of gaming – genres such as martial arts, resources like cinematic locations, and settings such as Infinite Worlds.

Pyramid #3/61: Way of the Warrior (November 2013)

Secrets of Sword and Fist, Revealed!

With the glint of a sword, a handful of chalk, and salt tossed into the ring, those who fight are now prepared for battle. This month's issue of Pyramid looks at the way of the warrior! This compendium for combatants includes "More Power to Dungeon Warriors!" – an expansion for GURPS Dungeon Fantasy that adds additional martial-minded power-ups to those who fight for a living. This feature is written by Peter V. Dell'Orto and Sean Punch – authors of GURPS Martial Arts – so the bards can confirm it's been forged by masters!

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Pyramid #3/59: Conspiracies (September 2013)

Uncover the Truth . . . or Work to Conceal It!

The shadows are known for their secrets. Will the heroes shed their light on the darkness, or be swallowed by the gloom? This month's magazine looks at conspiracies big and small. This issue we offer a doozy of a dossier, starting with "Conspiracy in Action!" – Sean Punch's look at how to add conspiracies to GURPS Action . . . regardless of which side you work for! It includes rules for adjusting Action to cloak-and-dagger worlds, and provides two action-flavored conspiratorial lenses to add to Action templates.

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Pyramid #3/58: Urban Fantasy II (August 2013)

The City: More Magical Than Ever!

Forget the city guidebooks; consult the spell books! This month's issue takes another look at tying fantastic gaming to urban environments . . . of the past or present! This issue's contents include "Safe as Houses," a GURPS guide on how to defend structures from paranormal threats. Keep the baddies from violating your domain, or learn how something can become a Bad Place as described in GURPS Horror.

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Pyramid #3/57: Gunplay (July 2013)

Ready, Game, Fire!

Lock and load, fearless readers! This month's loaded magazine looks at an arsenal of articles related to guns. We present a fully loaded six-shooter of features, with "Modern Warfighter: Gear," an assortment of new, modern-day equipment that builds on the GURPS High-Tech tradition, with new weapon accessories, survival gear, options, and more. Written by GURPS Ultra-Tech co-author Kenneth Peters, it includes dozens of new items that any gunslinger will find invaluable.

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Pyramid #3/54: Social Engineering (April 2013)

Master the Social Arts!

You don't need to be an expert extrovert to play one in your game! This month's issue is devoted to all aspects of interpersonal relations, especially as detailed in GURPS Social Engineering. This issue's "talking points" include "The Civil Arts in GURPS," an optional expansion for Social Engineering by that tome's author, William H. Stoddard. These techniques and styles could be just what your adventurer needs to improve his personal encounters.

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Pyramid #3/53: Action (March 2013)

Lights, Camera, Action!

Push the speedometer needle to the right with this issue. It's action-packed – in more ways than one! This month's impossible heist includes "Buddies and Loners," a look at how to emulate those small-group action-movie antics. Written by GURPS Action architect Sean Punch, this feature includes GURPS lenses for that series, plus assumptions, adventure tips, and even a couple of new advantages.

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Pyramid #3/48: Secret Magic (October 2012)

Good Magicians Never Reveal the Secret

Magic lurks in shadows, and many who practice the impossible do so discreetly. This month's issue is devoted to secret magic and those who maintain the supernatural subterfuge. Our ghostly grimoire includes "Magical Tradecraft," an expansion of the Ritual Path magic system found in GURPS Monster Hunters 1: Champions. Use these new rituals and elixirs to aid sneaky snoops and obscured assassins.

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Pyramid #3/47: The Rogue's Life (September 2012)

"Steal" Outwits "Steel"!

We're practicing our thievery skills by taking this . . . subject seriously! This month's issue is devoted to rogues, crooks, and those who hope to stop them. Our kleptomaniacal compendium includes "May the Shadows Guide You," which adds to the possibilities presented in GURPS Powers: Divine Favor. Discover a god who grants miracles to rogues and those who promote liberty in all its forms.

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Pyramid #3/45: Monsters (July 2012)

Unnatural Selections

Fight or flight: the choice is yours! This month's issue is devoted to monsters . . . as well as those who fight them. Our creature features include "Inhuman Options," an expansion for GURPS Monster Hunters that adds templates and possibilities for inhuman heroes. Written by that series' architect, Jason "PK" Levine, these four templates are well-suited for any campaign that would welcome PC ghosts, changelings, and more.

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Pyramid #3/44: Alternate GURPS II (June 2012)

Rules Made To Be Broken!

GURPS is designed to be the game system you want it to be, with a plethora of possibilities and options of all types. But sometimes, you want to push the system to strange new places. Sometimes you want to be radical or experimental. This issue is for you. This month's theme is Alternate GURPS II – a sequel to the wildly popular earlier installment. This month's highly optional boundary-breaking brilliance includes "The Last Gasp," an extensive overhaul of the core Fatigue Point system. Hit your wall more gracefully with systems for long-term fatigue . . . and use the new Action Point system to influence your moment-to-moment actions!

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