Pyramid 3/007: Urban Fantasy
In this issue of Pyramid ¸ the PDF magazine for roleplayers¸ our theme is "Urban Fantasy¸" and it's packed with 42 pages of people¸ plots¸ and powered possibilities: "The New Kingdom¸" a systemless campaign that brings the Egyptian gods to the modern world. Can humanity survive their far-reaching plots? Can the gods and their agents uncover the mystery of who dares try to kill them? "Gangs and Magical Traditions¸" a discussion of the four types of gangs¸ with an example of each type that's steeped in magical tradition. "Of Sound and Signs¸" two minor magical variations for GURPS that are well-suited to urban environments¸ from Pyramid editor Steven Marsh. "Supporting Cast: Little Bits of Magic¸" which offers GURPS details for four city dwellers who tap the mystic side of the mundane world. Ready-to-use map pieces you can print many times¸ letting you build large-scale city street plans with ample room for notes. Use them plain or print them with the included hex grid. A generic discussion on options you can use in an urban-fantasy setting; minor tweaks can have a major impact on the world! In addition¸ Pyramid serves up more goodies that make a magazine fun¸ including odds and ends¸ Murphy's Rules with Greg Hyland¸ reviews and recommendations that fit the theme¸ and a "Last Word¸" where we ask an industry luminary to pick a word or phrase related to the issue's theme. This month¸ noted GURPS author Matt Riggsby takes a shot at pinning down urban fantasy.