Sean Punch
Encyclopedia
Sean Punch is a Canadian writer
and game designer. He is the author of the fourth edition of the GURPS
role-playing game
. Before he turned to writing he was a student of particle physics
.
, another Canadian and veteran role-playing game designer. The original design for GURPS is by Steve Jackson
.
Sean Punch is currently the Line Editor for GURPS. This is equivalent to being editor-in-chief of a book series, and the key decision-maker for new rules expansions.
He lives in Montréal
, Québec
.
In an attempt to acknowledge the quality and quantity of his work, some GURPS players have used his online nickname ("Kromm") to create a tongue-in-cheek cult. They leave messages in discussion groups pretending to "praise Kromm."
Writer
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
and game designer. He is the author of the fourth edition of the GURPS
GURPS
The Generic Universal RolePlaying System, or GURPS, is a tabletop role-playing game system designed to allow for play in any game setting...
role-playing game
Role-playing game
A role-playing game is a game in which players assume the roles of characters in a fictional setting. Players take responsibility for acting out these roles within a narrative, either through literal acting, or through a process of structured decision-making or character development...
. Before he turned to writing he was a student of particle physics
Particle physics
Particle physics is a branch of physics that studies the existence and interactions of particles that are the constituents of what is usually referred to as matter or radiation. In current understanding, particles are excitations of quantum fields and interact following their dynamics...
.
History with GURPS
After writing, editing, and contributing to dozens of books for GURPS, he took on the task of re-designing the entire rule system. He was assisted by David L. PulverDavid L. Pulver
David L. Pulver is a Canadian freelance writer and game designer, with a History degree from Queen's University...
, another Canadian and veteran role-playing game designer. The original design for GURPS is by Steve Jackson
Steve Jackson
Steve Jackson may refer to:* Steve Jackson , set theorist at University of North Texas* Steve Jackson , co-founder, with Ian Livingstone, of Games Workshop...
.
Sean Punch is currently the Line Editor for GURPS. This is equivalent to being editor-in-chief of a book series, and the key decision-maker for new rules expansions.
He lives in Montréal
Montreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
, Québec
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
.
In an attempt to acknowledge the quality and quantity of his work, some GURPS players have used his online nickname ("Kromm") to create a tongue-in-cheek cult. They leave messages in discussion groups pretending to "praise Kromm."
For the Fourth Edition of GURPS
- GURPS Dungeon Fantasy 6: 40 Artifacts (2009)
- GURPS Gun Fu (2009) with Hans-Christian Vortisch and S.A. Fisher
- GURPS Thaumatology: Magical Styles (2009)
- GURPS Action 3: Furious Fists (2009)
- GURPS Action 2: Exploits (2008)
- GURPS Action 1: Heroes (2008)
- GURPS Power-Ups 2: Perks (2008)
- GURPS Power-Ups 1: Imbuments (2008)
- GURPS Dungeon Fantasy 4: Sages (2008)
- GURPS Dungeon Fantasy 3: The Next Level (2008)
- GURPS Dungeon Fantasy 2: Dungeons (2008)
- GURPS Dungeon Fantasy 1: Adventurers (2007)
- GURPS Martial Arts (2007) with Peter Dell'Orto
- GURPS Powers (2005) with Phil Masters
As sole author
- GURPS Horror GM's Screen (2002)
- GURPS Y2K (1999)
- GURPS Lite (1998)
- GURPS Undead (1998)
- GURPS Wizards (1998)
- GURPS Fantasy Folk, 2nd Ed. (1995)
Compilations and contributions
- GURPS Horror, 3rd Ed. (2002)
- GURPS Low Tech (2001)
- GURPS Monsters (2001)
- GURPS WWII (2001)
- GURPS Steampunk (2000)
- GURPS Bio-Tech (1998)
- GURPS Traveller (1998)
- GURPS Compendium I: Character Creation (1996)
- GURPS Compendium II (1996)
- GURPS Martial Arts, 2nd Ed. (1996)
Media mentions
Sean Punch has appeared in the following newspaper and magazine articles, websites and podcasts.Podcasts
- RPG Countdown: Sean appeared on these episodes: 18 December 2009 (GURPS Thaumatology: Urban Magics).
Magazine articles
- "The Bigger They Are, The Harder They Fall" in PyramidPyramid (magazine)Pyramid is a gaming magazine, publishing articles primarily on role-playing games, but including board games, card games, and other sorts of games. It began life in 1993 as a print publication of Steve Jackson Games for its first 30 issues, though it has been published on the Internet since March...
#28 (Nov/Dec 1997)