[Churchofgaming] Next campaign, next Sunday...

[lev at rpgreview.net]

> Gurps 3rd I assume?

*nods* 4th edition is just too crunchy. And expensive :)

> TL8? I perfer to open up a few para-human and non-human options What
> about TL9? or TL8 with TL9 biotechnology and computing? For a solid
> reality at TL9+ cut all the 'super-science' and stick to 'real' physics.
> Current real 2009 technology spans TL 7-9, though 'street' common TL is
> about 7-8.

OK, TL9 would be good perhaps even with occasional TL10 superscience from
nasty agencies. That would give it a sold SF feel.

> No future, I'm good with that but this makes me more eager for higher TL
> (esp biotech) to open up some options for character's I'd like to play.
> This isn't a desire for cool powers, I have a long standing interest in
> parahumans and non-humans both as individuals and a upcoming challenge
> for our society in the coming decades. This stuff should mess with a
> 'grounded feel' for the home base either. Dolphins have been part of my
> life and now I work on bioengineering. The canary island has made apes
> legal minors, everyone knows a (minor) cyborg etc.

Speaking of which, congratulations to Erica who is now officially a cyborg
as of Tuesday...