GURPS Technomancer is a techno-magic

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by David Pulver, published in 1998 by

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as for the

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system.

''GURPS Technomancer'' provides a setting in an alternative modern

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where

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co-exists with

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. The premise of this world setting is that the detonation of the first

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by the

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triggered a transformation of reality. The mushroom cloud became a permanent magical tornado emitting bolts of red lightning. The resulting wave of magical energy and fallout also modified the genes of countless new-born children. This created both magically apt individuals as well as ''chimeras'' — people with some animal traits. The campaign book contains a post-event timeline; a set of new magic spells suitable for the campaign; rules for mixing magic with modern technology; descriptions of the emergent non-human creatures; 20 character templates for campaign-specific careers; character-building advantages, disadvantages, skills, and equipment; a detailed description of the effects of magic on our society; information on various organizations, and a geography of locations significantly affected by the release of magic. Listed as requirements to use the book are the ''

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'' (3rd edition revised) and '' GURPS Magic'' (2nd edition). '' GURPS Grimoire'' is also recommended for use in expanding the list of available spells.

Publication history

''GURPS Technomancer'' was published in 1998 by

. The book is 128 pages in length with

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illustrations and an index. The jacket is stiff paper and is illustrated in color. The book was edited by

Sean Punch Sean Punch (born July 27, 1967) is a Canadian writer and game designer. He is the author of the fourth edition of the ''GURPS'' role-playing game. Before he turned to writing he was a student of particle physics. History with GURPS After writing, ...

. Sean Punch became the new line editor for ''GURPS'' in 1995, and

began to limit their licensed products and focused instead on more historical books and original settings, which resulted in books such as ''GURPS Technomancer''.

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*''Backstab'' #14

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