Pre-Install: You need to have iPC (freeware) installed and to have tested your connectivity before you'll be able to participate in the demo. Unless your machine is behind a firewall it's pretty much load and go, however. Note that iPC, the player module, is freeware and needs an update (included) to be compatible with my copy of the GM's server:

   Game files   |   Fudge Character Sheets

To Install the freeware GRiP Player's client:

  1. Unzip the two files to a temporary directory of your choice.
  2. Run setup.exe to create the directories and links GRiP needs to run.
  3. Run update_setup.exe to make your edition of the Player's module compatable with my GM's module.

Test: I am available at various IMs to test your installation prior to the demo. If you’d like to get a head start on the tutorial, or look at items we don’t get to, see the tutorials at FUM's GRiP forum

The Demos:
Thurs. April 9
6pm GMT/2pm EDT

An introduction to GRiP's internet player (iPC) module. We'll be looking at how to use the client software, how to use interactive character sheets and some simple examples of play. We won't be looking at how to code character sheets nor how to use the GM's server module (iGM).
Since GRiP is rules-neutral, I'm going to use FUDGE rules for their utter simplicity and place our 'story' on an isolated world said to be ruled by psionic 'wizards'.


The Games:

1. Gumdrops
Sat. April 11
6pm GMT/2pm EDT

A request for mercs to clear out a monster the locals have been having no luck with has reached the isolated starport of their backward and rarely visited world. The village elders are desperate enough to waive their usual bias against 'star men' should any wish to apply.
Character Creation: 5 pt Fudge, or use one of the pregen characters from last year's demo.


2. A 3-Jump Tour
Sun. April 12
6pm GMT/2pm EDT


The PCs are the passengers and crew of a refurbished tramp freighter offering special escorted tours of two nearby star systems for one all-inclusive price.

  • Transportation, accommodations, sightseeing and dining included in these tours have been carefully selected by experts who really know their destinations.
  • Your tour managers, hosts and local guides are experienced professionals who ensure your trip is a safe, educational and enjoyable journey.
  • How can you lose?
Other Details: Experience with Fudge isn't needed, but a passing acquaintance with the gaming client is -- if you're new to GRiP, take one of the demos before the game.

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