''GURPS Uplift'' is a
sourcebook
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Academic use
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for a
science fiction
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themed
role-playing game
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. It is a part of the extensive ''
GURPS
The ''Generic Universal RolePlaying System'', or ''GURPS'', is a tabletop role-playing game system designed to allow for play in any game setting. It was created by Steve Jackson Games and first published in 1986 at a time when most such systems ...
'' "generic" roleplaying system.
Contents
''GURPS Uplift'' is based on a
fictional universe
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envisioned by
David Brin
Glen David Brin (born October 6, 1950) is an American scientist and author of science fiction. He has won the Hugo,[Uplift Universe
The Uplift Universe is a fictional universe created by American science fiction writer David Brin. A central feature in this universe is the process of biological uplift.
His books which take place in this universe are:
* ''Sundiver'' (1980)
* '' ...]
'' series, where
biological uplift
In science fiction, uplift is a developmental process to transform a certain species of animals into more intelligent beings by other, already-intelligent beings. This is usually accomplished by cultural, technological, or evolutional intervention ...
of animals has become common.
Publication history
''GURPS Uplift'' was written by
Stefan Jones
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* Stefan (given name)
* Stefan (surname)
* Ștefan, a Romanian given name and a surname
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* Stefan (footballer) (born 1988), Brazilian footballer
* Stefan Heym, pseudonym of German writ ...
and
published
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by
Steve Jackson Games
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History
Founded in 1980, six years after the c ...
in 1990.
It was long
out of print
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, but a 2nd edition was published in September, 2003 ().
A revised edition was reported to be in preparation in 2018.
Reception
References
Uplift
Role-playing game supplements introduced in 1992
Role-playing games based on novels
Space opera role-playing games
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