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| Jim Bambra reviewed ''GURPS Bestiary'' for '']'' magazine #140 (December 1988).<ref name="Dragon #140">{{cite journal| last = Bambra| first = Jim| authorlink = Jim Bambra| title = Role-playing Reviews| journal = ]| issue = #140| page = 86| publisher = ]| location = ]| month = December | year = 1988}}</ref> | Jim Bambra reviewed ''GURPS Bestiary'' for '']'' magazine #140 (December 1988).<ref name="Dragon #140">{{cite journal| last = Bambra| first = Jim| authorlink = Jim Bambra| title = Role-playing Reviews| journal = ]| issue = #140| page = 86| publisher = ]| location = ]| month = December | year = 1988}}</ref> He comments on the book: "The art is fairly poor — about the same standard as that in the ''Monster Manual'' — so don't expect to be thrilled by the illustrations. The ''GURPS Bestiary'' has much to offer ''GURPS'' GMs, but it is of limited use to anyone looking for new critters to add to his favorite game system."<ref name="Dragon #140"/> | ||
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| Designers | Steffan O'Sullivan |
|---|---|
| Publishers | Steve Jackson Games |
| Publication | November 1, 2000 |
| Genres | Modern, fantasy |
| Systems | GURPS |
GURPS Bestiary is a source book for the GURPS role-playing game system containing information and statistics of animals. It also contains information animal player character templates, and tips for fitting animals into adventures.
Contents
The GURPS Bestiary contains over 200 creatures to populate the various worlds of the GURPS universe. The book classifies creatures by terrain type, and deals with normal animals, legendary beasts, and otherworld creatures. The book also contains GM commentaries on handling animal encounters, hunting and trapping, animals as companions, and how to create new animals.
Publication history
The GURPS Bestiary was written by Steffan O'Sullivan and published by Steve Jackson Games.
GURPS Bestiary has currently only been released for the 3rd edition of GURPS, not the 2004 4th edition. Cover art was done by Ken Kelly.
Reception
Jim Bambra reviewed GURPS Bestiary for Dragon magazine #140 (December 1988). He comments on the book: "The art is fairly poor — about the same standard as that in the Monster Manual — so don't expect to be thrilled by the illustrations. The GURPS Bestiary has much to offer GURPS GMs, but it is of limited use to anyone looking for new critters to add to his favorite game system."
References
- ^ Bambra, Jim (1988). "Role-playing Reviews". Dragon (#140). Lake Geneva, Wisconsin: TSR: 86.
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See also
References
- Bestiary Website
- GURPS Bestiary by Stephan O'Sullivan ISBN 1-55634-412-0
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