Books

[dsrtao]

_Fatal Error_, F. Paul Wilson

Repairman Jack novel $mumble, where he assures us that $mumble+2 is the END (of the world, and the series.)

Not a good place to start reading about Jack, who in RPG terms is

IQ:12 DX:14 ST:11 HT:14
Combat Reflexes
Zeroed (no legitimate identity)
Tough
Spider-sense (usually warned of major danger)
Almost computer illiterate

Enemy: Fraternal Order of Septimus (World-wide evil occult organization, appears frequently)
Enemy: Kickers (World-wide anarchist/brutalist organization, appears frequently)
Enemy: The One (Supernatural avatar of evil, may not directly assault Jack)
Enemy: The Other (Supernatural evil deity, not yet directly summoned)
Ally: Fixer (elderly, diabetic, can arrange any weapon or ammunition)
Ally: Bartender
Ally: The Lady (Supernatural avatar of humanity, may not directly assist Jack)
Ally: Glaeken (former champion of humanity, may not directly assist Jack)
Dependents: Girlfriend (almost wife) and Girlfriend's daughter
Contacts: numerous in NYC

Skills:
Drive car (action hero level)
Ride motorcycle
Counter-surveillance, low-tech
Intimidation
Interrogation (enthusiastic amateur)
Brawling (action hero)
Weapon skills: pistols, knives, sap, sticks
Area Knowledge: NYC, especially Manhattan and Long Island

Comments

[seawasp]

You mean in GURPS terms! That's not a general RPG description (if such is possible) and not even a description using the RPG most likely to be recognized.

And it's a point-based system! Ew!

[dsrtao]

Uh huh. And when are we getting back to role-playing?

(Yes, I know you've been busy. Please consider this a polite expression of interest rather than a demand.)