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| − | '''Generic Role-Playing for Internet Players''' ([[GRiP]]) was an early software package to allow groups to play [[RPG]]'s over the internet. | + | |name = GRiP |
| − | * [[QuikLink Interactive]] | + | |alsosee = [[Software]] |
| − | + | |author = Hunter Gordon, Steve Bryant | |
| + | |available = TBD | ||
| + | |canon = Yes | ||
| + | |caption = TBD | ||
| + | |contents = | ||
| + | |edition = 1st | ||
| + | |footnote = TBD | ||
| + | |format = Software | ||
| + | |image = Imperial-Sunburst-Sun-Gray-wiki.png | ||
| + | |language = English | ||
| + | |pages = TBD | ||
| + | |publisher = QuikLink Interactive | ||
| + | |version = Traveller D20 | ||
| + | |year = 2001 | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | '''Generic Role-Playing for Internet Players''' ([[GRiP]]) was an early year 2001 software package to allow groups to play [[RPG]]'s over the internet. | ||
| + | * It was partially published by [[QuikLink Interactive]] before the company went out of business. | ||
| + | |||
== Description ([[Specifications]]) == | == Description ([[Specifications]]) == | ||
''PUBLISHER BLURB:'' <br> | ''PUBLISHER BLURB:'' <br> | ||
TRAVELLER chronicles the universe of the far future... of the golden age of the Third Imperium. This is an age of prosperity and danger: traders and soldiers roam the worlds of the interstellar Imperium in search of profit and power, and risk their lives along the way! | TRAVELLER chronicles the universe of the far future... of the golden age of the Third Imperium. This is an age of prosperity and danger: traders and soldiers roam the worlds of the interstellar Imperium in search of profit and power, and risk their lives along the way! | ||
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GRiP (Generic Role-playing for Internet Players) allows Game Masters to run their campaigns over the Internet, or personal/local networks for up to 8 players using a specialized personal game server. GRiP is tailored made, and designed for online role-playing. Built from the ground up with Game Masters and Players in mind. | GRiP (Generic Role-playing for Internet Players) allows Game Masters to run their campaigns over the Internet, or personal/local networks for up to 8 players using a specialized personal game server. GRiP is tailored made, and designed for online role-playing. Built from the ground up with Game Masters and Players in mind. | ||
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GRiP: The TRAVELLER Edition combines these two fantastic systems into one product, letting you get started with Traveller and get started gaming online! Even if you don't want to game online, the GRiP: Traveller Edition is a great tool for any Traveller Game Master! You get everything you need to play, around the kitchen table OR online, plus a number of handy Traveller Tools, such as a Character Generator, Ship Designer, and our multi-function InfoScreen system. | GRiP: The TRAVELLER Edition combines these two fantastic systems into one product, letting you get started with Traveller and get started gaming online! Even if you don't want to game online, the GRiP: Traveller Edition is a great tool for any Traveller Game Master! You get everything you need to play, around the kitchen table OR online, plus a number of handy Traveller Tools, such as a Character Generator, Ship Designer, and our multi-function InfoScreen system. | ||
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* Research Station Gamma - The original, Traveller Adventure #2 for use with GRiP | * Research Station Gamma - The original, Traveller Adventure #2 for use with GRiP | ||
| − | === | + | === Image Repository === |
| − | + | [[File: GRIP-T20-David-Deitrick 18-Jly-2019a.jpg]] | |
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| + | === [[Library Data|Library Data Entries]] (Public) === | ||
| + | # [[TBD]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | === [[Library Data|Library Data Entries]] (Automated) === | ||
| + | {{LibraryEntries}} | ||
== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == | == History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == | ||
| − | [[QuikLink Interactive]] was founded in | + | [[QuikLink Interactive]] was founded in 1998 CE by [[Hunter Gordon]] and in 1999 acquired Generic Role-Playing for Internet Players (GRiP), a software package to allow groups to play RPGs over the internet, as well as a license to Traveller. |
* A second version of GRiP came with a reprint of the Classic Traveller books 1-3 and a special Traveller box. | * A second version of GRiP came with a reprint of the Classic Traveller books 1-3 and a special Traveller box. | ||
| + | * [[Steve Bryant]] and [[Hunter Gordon]] were never able to get the finalized product to market. Hunter's health failed before it happened. | ||
| + | * Today (...in 2019 [[CE]]) a variety of platforms exist for online play. ''GRiP'', perhaps, happened before its time. | ||
| + | |||
| + | === Credits (Primary Sources) === | ||
| + | {| class="wikitable sortable" | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | !colspan="2"| Credits (Primary Sources) | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | ! Credit | ||
| + | ! [[Author]]s & Contributors | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | [[Author]] | ||
| + | | [[Hunter Gordon]], [[Steve Bryant]] | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Cover | ||
| + | | [[David Deitrick]] | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |} | ||
| + | |||
| + | === External Link/s === | ||
| + | ''Commentary & Data articles:'' | ||
| + | # EXTERNAL LINK: [https://rpggeek.com/rpgitem/156826/traveller-grip?fbclid=IwAR12ZU-mXnl37FmdjzaqmVoPZ6evR6NnEa7QWaYidYVxAnl-_wVFriujanA BGG Entry] | ||
| − | [[ | + | ''Reviews:'' |
| + | # EXTERNAL LINK: [[TBD]] | ||
| − | + | ''Other Articles:'' | |
| + | # EXTERNAL LINK: [[TBD]] | ||
== References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) == | == References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) == | ||
| − | {{ | + | {{Advanced}} |
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{{Sources | {{Sources | ||
|S2= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]] | |S2= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]] | ||
| − | |S3= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]] | + | |S3= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[User:Maksim-Smelchak|Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]] |
}} | }} | ||
{{MET|Community Resource|Software}} | {{MET|Community Resource|Software}} | ||
Latest revision as of 06:50, 10 May 2023
| GRiP | |||
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 TBD | |||
| Author | Hunter Gordon, Steve Bryant | ||
| Publisher | QuikLink Interactive | ||
| Version | Traveller D20 | ||
| Edition | 1st | ||
| Format | Software | ||
| Language | English | ||
| Pages | TBD | ||
| Year Published | 2001 | ||
| Canonical | Yes | ||
| Available from | TBD | ||
| Also See | Software | ||
| TBD | |||
Generic Role-Playing for Internet Players (GRiP) was an early year 2001 software package to allow groups to play RPG's over the internet.
- It was partially published by QuikLink Interactive before the company went out of business.
Description (Specifications)[edit]
PUBLISHER BLURB:
TRAVELLER chronicles the universe of the far future... of the golden age of the Third Imperium. This is an age of prosperity and danger: traders and soldiers roam the worlds of the interstellar Imperium in search of profit and power, and risk their lives along the way!
GRiP (Generic Role-playing for Internet Players) allows Game Masters to run their campaigns over the Internet, or personal/local networks for up to 8 players using a specialized personal game server. GRiP is tailored made, and designed for online role-playing. Built from the ground up with Game Masters and Players in mind.
GRiP: The TRAVELLER Edition combines these two fantastic systems into one product, letting you get started with Traveller and get started gaming online! Even if you don't want to game online, the GRiP: Traveller Edition is a great tool for any Traveller Game Master! You get everything you need to play, around the kitchen table OR online, plus a number of handy Traveller Tools, such as a Character Generator, Ship Designer, and our multi-function InfoScreen system.
This special Traveller Boxed Edition includes:
- 56-page User's Manual
- 32-page Character Sheet Design Tutorial
- Character Sheet Markup Language Quik-Reference Card
- GRiP iGM (Game Master) Module
- GRiP iPC (Player) Module
- Grimshot's Gauntlet Fantasy Adventure for user with GRiP
- A Simple Twist of Fate Science Fiction Adventure for use with GRiP
- The Kinunir - The original, Traveller Adventure #1 for use with GRiP
- Research Station Gamma - The original, Traveller Adventure #2 for use with GRiP
Image Repository[edit]
Library Data Entries (Public)[edit]
Library Data Entries (Automated)[edit]
| Library data entries | |
|---|---|
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
QuikLink Interactive was founded in 1998 CE by Hunter Gordon and in 1999 acquired Generic Role-Playing for Internet Players (GRiP), a software package to allow groups to play RPGs over the internet, as well as a license to Traveller.
- A second version of GRiP came with a reprint of the Classic Traveller books 1-3 and a special Traveller box.
- Steve Bryant and Hunter Gordon were never able to get the finalized product to market. Hunter's health failed before it happened.
- Today (...in 2019 CE) a variety of platforms exist for online play. GRiP, perhaps, happened before its time.
Credits (Primary Sources)[edit]
| Credits (Primary Sources) | |
|---|---|
| Credit | Authors & Contributors |
| Author | Hunter Gordon, Steve Bryant |
| Cover | David Deitrick |
External Link/s[edit]
Commentary & Data articles:
- EXTERNAL LINK: BGG Entry
Reviews:
- EXTERNAL LINK: TBD
Other Articles:
- EXTERNAL LINK: TBD
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
This list of sources was used by the Traveller Wiki Editorial Team and individual contributors to compose this article. Copyrighted material is used under license from Mongoose Publishing or by permission of the author. The page history lists all of the contributions.
- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science