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| |title=GURPS Technomancer | |||
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| '''GURPS Technomancer''' is a soft-bound book written by ]. It was published in ] by ] as a ] for the ] ] system. | |||
| ==Contents== | |||
| ''GURPS Technomancer'' provides a setting in an alternative modern ] where ] co-exists with ]. | |||
| The premise of this world setting is that the detonation of the first ] by the ] 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 ''GURPS Basic Set'' (3<sup>rd</sup> edition revised) and ''GURPS Magic'' (2<sup>nd</sup> edition). ''GURPS Grimoire'' is also recommended for use in expanding the list of available spells. | |||
| ==Publication history== | |||
| ''GURPS Technomancer'' was published in ] by ]. The book is 128 pages in length with ] illustrations and an index. The jacket is stiff paper and is illustrated in color. The book was edited by ]. | |||
| When Sean Punch took over as line editor for ''GURPS'', SJG became more selective with their licensed products which resulted in more historical books and a new emphasis on original settings, such as ''GURPS Technomancer''.<ref name="designers">{{Cite book|author=Shannon Appelcline|title=Designers & Dragons|publisher=Mongoose Publishing|year=2011| isbn= 978-1-907702-58-7|pages=111}}</ref> | |||
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