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Co-hosts Che Webster (Roleplay Rescue) and Patrick Mullen (processinggurps.com) talk about GURPS - the Generic Universal Role-Playing System published by Steve Jackson Games - and using it to run long-form roleplaying campaigns. We discuss topics arising from using the game system aimed at intermediate users of the rules who wish to progress towards deeper and more immersive role-play in whatever ... more

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Latest Episodes

How do you manage factions in GURPS without all the bookkeeping?

Pat Mullen and Che Webster dive into CUFOS (Campaign Unified Faction Operating System)—a framework for managing organizations in GURPS campaigns. Pat breaks down how CUFOS pulls togeth... more

How do you make new custom powers for your GURPS games?

Che and Pat discuss creating and evolving custom powers in GURPS, using examples from Pat’s campaigns. They review how to design abilities based on player concepts, such as “Visual Spatial Sava... more

What specific details do you add to your prep notes?

Pat and Che discuss their GURPS preparation workflow and campaign management techniques. Pat shares his detailed preparation process for his Dire Passages campaign, which involves maintaining a co... more

What do you do with a split group when combat breaks out?

Pat and Che discuss combat mechanics and pacing in role-playing games. Pat explains his approach to handling combat in his Star Trek campaign "Imminent Destinies," where he uses action time (... more

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Recent Guests

Frank Turfler
Listener who trolls about pronunciation in a call-in
Episode: Four Questions

Hosts

Che Webster
Co-host and creator of GURPStalk; frequent collaborator on Roleplay Rescue and GURPS-focused discussions.
Patrick Mullen
Co-host, known for analyzing GURPS mechanics and campaign design.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • I like Che but his co-host talks too much and totally sucks.

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    2
    Rocky McCobb
    4 months ago
  • Best GURPS Podcast

    This is the best GURPS podcast and a great overall podcast for TTRPG game masters in general.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pjburke3
    United States5 months ago
  • Love it

    I’ve been waiting for some more GURPS podcasts to help explain the game. Some others are a little harder to understand due to audio clarity.

    I started with combat because I’m still trying to learn. But if you take requests I’d love some explanation of how it’s different than DnD. Not better than, so much of GURPS talk is often how it’s superior to DnD. What I’d like to know is how to handle it differently than what most people are used to.

    Anyway, keep up the good work. Glad you guys are doing... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thorlik
    United States7 months ago
  • Starts out strong, but soon devolves into Pat ranting about rules he doesn't like and Che letting him. Pat seems to suffer from "one true wayism," a strangely common problem among GURPS players, even though he would surely be the first to say that he doesn't. If I didn't know anything about GURPS and I were listening to this podcast, I might conclude that GURPS is a bad game.

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    3
    Stormcrow
    a year ago

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Some listeners wish for even clearer audio and more beginner-friendly comparisons to other systems.
Fans appreciate real-world gameplay anecdotes and balanced discussions beyond theory.
Listeners praise clear, practical GURPS guidance and deep dives into character creation and campaign design.

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Prepare for Action
Q: Hi, Shay. This is Alex, calling in, possibly sounding a little bit full of cold. I wanted to ask about combat. You've covered bits of combat before, but the question I have is that when it comes to role playing in character as character, do you have any advice for keeping that up in combat?
The hosts suggest keeping description at the forefront, using a flexible 'action time' framework to handle concurrent tasks, and allowing transitions between normal time, action time, and combat time so multiple scenes unfold in parallel without losing momentum. They emphasize that combat mechanics should serve the story and player agency, not rigidly lock every action to a single pace. A concise three-step approach is to describe actions clearly, adjudicate efficiently behind the screen when needed, and use time-layered mechanics to preserve immersion across split party situations.
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Q: How do you convey the feel of Magic in a fantasy world without using GURPS Thaumatology?
You can trim down the GURPS Magic system to align with the specific magical feel of your setting without overwhelming new players with options.

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Frequently Asked Questions About GURPStalk

What is GURPStalk about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A deep-dive RPG show focused on GURPS and running long-form campaigns, with practical tips for character creation, world-building, and immersive storytelling. Episodes repeatedly emphasize session zero, character bios, and balancing narrative surprises with game mechanics, along with community-building within tabletop groups. The hosts explore everything from magic and skills to point systems and NPC interactions, often sharing personal campaign anecdotes to illustrate concepts. The show stands out for its thorough, system-specific discussions and a hands-on approach to helping intermediate players level up their games.

Noteworthy is the emphasis on narrative over pure optimization, plus a willingness to discuss challenges like player attr... more

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