Frederick Brackin
Longtime GURPS playtester and fan Frederick A. Brackin passed away on July 28, 2024, at the age of 64. Those who are familiar with GURPS likely have encountered Fred's presence, either in "person" (virtually online) or because of his credited playtesting efforts in dozens of GURPS supplements. My earliest e-mail interaction...
Now Available: The Pyramid Volume 2 HTML Archives!
They said it couldn't be done . . . and, in hindsight, there were probably good reasons they said that. But no matter! The impossible is what we do around here – such as making the Pyramid Volume 2 archives available for the first time in over a decade! As...
GURPS Fourth Edition Turns 20!
We released the GURPS Basic Set, Fourth Edition on August 19, 2004, at Gen Con Indy. That means Fourth Edition is now 20 years old! Over those two decades, we've published more than 200 supplements, along with 122 issues of Pyramid, its supporting magazine – all of which you can get on our...
Trivia Followup: Four For Four – Plus One More!
A while back we asked a question about Steve Jackson Games products with four letters. Four days later, I gave the answers I had in mind. Forum posters RogerBW and pmpappas pointed out an answer that seems to fit the bill: Coup, from 1992. So why didn't I count that...
Good Buy, Hello?
I missed out on a promo item from Gen Con (I wasn't going to wait in the stupid-long line for X hours to have a shot), so I just went to eBay and ordered it on the Friday of the show from the comfort of my tablet. I got a...
Part 5: A Heartfelt Thank You To Our Fans
Our fans are the lifeblood of our company. Their enthusiasm, support, and love for our games are what drive us to continue creating and innovating. I am profoundly grateful for the community that has grown around our games and for the passion that our fans bring to the table. ...
Recommendation: Kimtech Science Kimwipes Delicate Task Wipes
If I had $50 and I had to make a wager, I suspect that a decent number of you who are reading this – probably, like, at least six folks – wear glasses. One challenge I've had for decades is keeping them clean; the plastic portals covering my eyes attract...
The Forums Turn 20!
The Steve Jackson Games Forums went live on August 14, 2004 – that is, 20 years ago today! Since their debut, they've attracted over 35,000 members, who've written more than 2 million posts. They're the best place to discuss our games with our staff and your fellow gamers, so why...