Create a character in GURPS (Guidelines)

You want to create a character in GURPS, but the Basic Set doesn't really explain how... or it does... but the explanation is 200+ pages long, and there doesn't seem to be any hints or guidelines.

This video will show you the guidelines I use when creating a character, how I gauge where to spend my points, and why.

If you have never built a character in GURPS, this video can help you get started.

Links mentioned in the video:

GURPS Unofficial Handbook of the Marvel Universe:
http://dagwood.sandwich.net/marvel/

PK Levine's House Rules (Perception and Will are separate from IQ):
https://www.mygurps.com/index.php?n=M...

GURPS Wiki Attribute levels explained:
https://gurps.fandom.com/wiki/Attribu...

GURPS Wiki Skill list by category:
https://gurps.fandom.com/wiki/List_of...

Enraged Eggplant's Dungeon and GURPS series on Social Interactions:
   • Social Interactions in GURPS, Part 1 ...  
   • Social Interactions in GURPS, Part 2 ...  
   • Social Interactions in GURPS, Part 3 ...  
   • Social Interactions in GURPS, Part 4 ...  

Sean Punch's (Dr Kromm) description of skill levels:
http://forums.sjgames.com/showpost.ph...

Sean Punch's (Dr Kromm) list of "everyman" skills:
http://forums.sjgames.com/showpost.ph...

If you want to learn more, visit: https://www.themook.net/gamegeekery/g...

Other videos in the series:

Intro to GURPS (is GURPS right for you):    • With GURPS, you can play in any world...  
Game Mechanics:    • GURPS Game Mechanics (and how the "Wi...  
Combat:    • GURPS: Combat!   How one second can c...  
NPCs:    • GURPS: NPCs.   If making one takes mo...  
Characters:    • GURPS: Characters.  Are they really t...  
How to use GCS:    • A walk-though of how to use GCS.  
Adventures:    • GURPS: Adventures.   Where can I get ...  
Intro to Magic:    • GURPS: Magic, which do I choose?  
GM 1st steps:    • What to do first, as a GURPS GM  
GM Gameplay Hints:    • GM Gameplay Hints #1, things you migh...  
Powers Vol1:    • Powers, Volume 1, Why you don't actua...  
Powers Vol2-1:    • Powers, Volume 2, part 1, The math, a...  
Powers Vol2-2:    • Powers, Volume 2, part 2, GCS and "Mi...  
Powers Vol2-3:    • What is a Tiddlywiki?   And how can i...  
Guidelines for Creating Characters:    • Create a character in GURPS (Guidelines)  

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Learning GURPS playlist:    • With GURPS, you can play in any world...  

GURPS (Steve Jackson Games): http://www.sjgames.com/gurps/
GURPS Character Sheet (GCS): https://gurpscharactersheet.com/
GURPS Game Aid for Foundry VTT: https://foundryvtt.com/packages/gurps
GURPS Game Aid Users Guide: https://bit.ly/2JaSlQd
GURPS Game Aid "How To" playlist:    • Getting Started in Foundry VTT for GURPS  

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