Writing (IQ/Average) is a skill for writing in a clear or entertaining manner.[1] A successful roll means the work is readable and accurate. While this skill is mainly useful for earning a living (such as writing novels, or tabletop game books), it can help on adventures--or after them.[1] The effectiveness of a writer's writing, the weight it carries, can vastly change how seriously it is taken--and how far its story is spread.
Modifiers[]
- Time Spent modifiers often apply, although time-sensitive documents (such as reports from the front lines) might not have this luxury
- -5 if writing about an unfamiliar subject (winging it)
- Language modifiers apply if attempting to write (such as a report or letter) in a language you're not fully-versed in
As a Complementary Skill[]
- Writing can work as a Complementary Skill to many skills!
- Public Speaking--for instance, writing a speech before speaking it.[2][3]
- Diplomacy, Savoir-Faire (High Society), and Sex Appeal[4]
- Writing can certainly help with advertising and propaganda[5]
As a Substitute for Influence Skills[]
- Writing can be used as an Influence skill in most circumstances where the user is communicating through text.[6] This includes requesting information or aid,[7] debating[8] (including political disputes)[9], and of course, wit and mockery.[10]
Techniques[]
- The Irony technique uses either Writing or Public Speaking as its prerequisite.
Character Templates[]
Writing appears in the following character templates
- Hacker in GURPS Action 1 Heroes p. 10-11
- Investigator in GURPS Action 1 Heroes p. 12
- Medic in GURPS Action 1 Heroes p. 13
- Courtier in GURPS Banestorm p. 205-206
- Entertainer in GURPS Banestorm p. 206-207
- Mystic in GURPS Banestorm p. 212
- Priest-Wizard in GURPS Banestorm p. 214-215
- Activist in GURPS Biotech p. 202
- Bioengineer or Gengineer in GURPS Biotech p. 203
- Ecological Engineer or Ecoteur in GURPS Biotech p. 204-205
- Epidemiologist in GURPS Biotech p. 205-206
- Forensic Pathologist in GURPS Biotech p. 206
- Nurse in GURPS Biotech p. 207
- Bard in GURPS Dungeon Fantasy 1 Adventurers p. 5-6
- Cleric in GURPS Dungeon Fantasy 1 Adventurers p. 6
- Wizard in GURPS Dungeon Fantasy 1 Adventurers p. 13
- Scholar in GURPS Dungeon Fantasy 4 Sages p. 8-9
- Demonologist in GURPS Dungeon Fantasy 9 Summoners p. 6
- Necromancer in GURPS Dungeon Fantasy 9 Summoners p. 13-14
- Agent in GURPS Dungeon Fantasy 15 Henchmen p. 4-6
- Initiate in GURPS Dungeon Fantasy 15 Henchmen p. 12-13
- Sage in GURPS Dungeon Fantasy 15 Henchmen p. 15
- Cultist in GURPS Dungeon Fantasy 15 Henchmen p. 18-20
- Servant in GURPS Dungeon Fantasy 15 Henchmen p. 23-24
- Holy Man in GURPS Fantasy p. 120-121
- Scholar in GURPS Fantasy p. 123
- Peregrin in GURPS Fantasy p. 217
- Philosopher in GURPS Fantasy p. 218
Bestiary Entries[]
Writing appears in the following bestiary entries:
- Lich in Dungeon Fantasy Monsters 1, p. 23
See Also[]
- GURPS: Social Engineering (this page doesn't have all the mentions yet!)
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Basic Set: Characters, p.228
- ↑ Social Engineering, p.21
- ↑ Social Engineering, p.60
- ↑ Social Engineering, p.31
- ↑ Social Engineering, p.61
- ↑ See Text in Social Engineering, p.33
- ↑ Social Engineering, p.31
- ↑ Social Engineering, p.34
- ↑ Social Engineering, p.63
- ↑ Social Engineering, p.35