GURPS - Compendium 1..

Obsession
-5 to - 15 points
Your will is fixed upon a single goal. Everything you do is
intended to further this goal. This differs from Compulsive
Behavior in that it is not a daily habit, but an overpowering fixation
which motivates all your actions. It differs from Fanaticism in that
it does not necessarily imply a single belief or system of beliefs.
To play an obsessed character, you must be able to rationalize
all of his actions as an attempt to reach his goal. A Will roll is
required any time the character is requested (or forced) to do
something that does not further the goal.
The point cost depends on how short-term or long-term the
goal is. Assassinating someone or successfully seducing a particular
person would be -5 points, while larger goals like getting to
a hard-to-reach place or becoming President would merit higher
point values. Some
obsessions may cause
others to react badly; if so,
an Odious Personal Habit or
Delusion may also be required
(the Obsession cost only
covers the obsessive
behavior).
If and when the goal is
reached, the character
must substitute a new goal
or buy off the Obsession.
On the Edge -15
points
Sometimes you don't care whether you live or die. You are
not actively suicidal, but you will take unreasonable risks in the
face of mortal danger. When you face a life-threatening situation
(piloting a burning vehicle, staring down an entire street gang
while armed only with a toothbrush), you must make a
successful IQ roll before you can retreat (attempt once per turn;
14 or higher fails automatically).
Each turn that you are in combat, make an IQ roll (again, 14+
fails) to avoid making an All-Out attack (or the near-insane, suicidal
behavior of your choice). Most sensible people avoid you (-
2 reaction from anyone who realizes that you're crazy).
Primitives and low-lifes will mistake your disregard for your
own life for bravery, giving +2 reactions.
Parthenomania
-10/-20 points
In essence, this is fear of loss of virginity. You are terrified
by the idea of sexual relations and the loss of your virginity.
Treat this using the Phobia rules (p. B35). The mild form is
worth -10 points, while the severe form is worth -20 points.
Note: Great care must be taken by the GM to ensure that this is
not used to harass players. Roleplaying should be an enjoyable
recreational activity - not a source of trauma. If players feel
uncomfortable with the way the GM or other players are
handling this or any other sensitive subject, they should immediately
find a new group. Adult subjects should be handled tastefully,
not viciously!
Phobias
Variable
Some more things to be afraid of:
Being Alone (Autophobia): You cannot stand to be alone, and
will do anything in your power to avoid it. -15/-30 points.
Blood (Hemophobia): The sight of blood gives you the
screaming willies! You'll need a Fright Check during most
combats . . . -10/-20 points.
Cats (Ailurophobia): -5/-10 points.
Dogs (Cynophobia): This includes all canines: foxes, wolves,
coyotes and wild dogs. -5/-10 points.
Fire (Pyrophobia): Even a burning cigarette will bother you if
it comes within five yards of you. -5/-10 points.
Psionic powers (Psionophobia): You are very afraid of anyone
or anything exhibiting supernormal powers. Any actual
exhibition of power in your sight will require a Fright Check.
You will not voluntarily allow any psionic power to be used on
you. -10/-20 points.
Spiders (Arachnophobia): -5/-10 points.
Post-Combat Shakes
-5 points
You are shaken and sickened by combat, but only after it's
over. As soon as all your enemies are dead or incapacitated,
your character must make a Fright Check, and you must roleplay
the results. The GM may put penalties on your Fright
Check roll if the combat was particularly dangerous or gruesome.
This disadvantage goes well with the Berserk and
Flashbacks disadvantages.
Prefrontal Lobotomy
-15 points
This radical procedure involves destroying the prefrontal
lobe of the brain, where certain aggressive tendencies are generated.
The subject loses (or, if he starts with this disadvantage,
may not possess) any advantage or disadvantage that would tend
toward aggression, such as Combat Reflexes or Berserk. On the
other hand, there are many deleterious side effects. IQ drops by 2
(for which the points are not included in the -15 cost of this
disadvantage), and anything beyond the most simple, routine
tasks requires an IQ roll in addition to the normal skill roll!
Proud
-1 point
Individual success, wealth and/or social standing concern
you greatly. You feel a need for individual importance.
Reclusive
-10 points
Reclusive individuals find the mere presenc e of other beings
extremely annoying. They react at -4 to almost anybody.
Responsive
-1 point
You are able to imagine the feelings and motivations of
others, although whether you care about them depends on
other factors.
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