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Ever wanted to run a game set in an action packed “pulp” setting?  Have you wanted a special “feel” for the skills, that properly reflected the setting?  Well here is a skill list for you.

 This list utilizes the Star Wars attributes, but provides skill that properly reflect a pulp adventure type of setting. 

This list originally created and posted on the D6 Yahoo group.

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In addition to codes of personal conduct, a GM can reward Fate Points on uses that reinforce the feel of the genre. The following suggestions are for a pulp setting.

• Patriotism: Helping your country is a call you can’t resist. When it looks like another country could get ahead of the game, you push full steam ahead.
• Explorer: Doing something that helps expand the borders of the known world. Long leaps across crevasses and dodging mud slides is second nature.
• Protect the Innocent
• Always offer to help a lady — By doing it first and asking forgiveness later if she happens to be a … progressive lady.
• Slavery is evil: It must be stopped at all costs.
• Helping science helps you: Your belief in the benefits of science bolsters you when scientific equipment and personnel friendly to you are threatened. Doomday devices and ray gun pointed in your direction is another matter.
• A witty punchline is a good as a punch: Saying something clever helps you do your task.
• Don’t resort to evil’s methods to defeat evil: Taking the high road to avoid being “like them” goes a long way.
• A punch is as good as a gunshot: Never shoot what you can fisticuff instead.
• The Rare Air: Something in exotic locations like lost civilizations and the Hollow Earth promotes healing

When you’re running your 1930’s era pulp game, you’re going to need equipment for your characters. Below is a good listing of equipment and services, all with pricing to fit the time frame!

These ideas originally created by Trevor Wood.

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