From sands@netcom.com Tue Sep 24 13:27:14 1996 Received: from netcom23.netcom.com (root@netcom23.netcom.com [192.100.81.137]) by deliverator.io.com (8.7.5/8.7.3) with SMTP id NAA13367 for ; Tue, 24 Sep 1996 13:20:10 -0500 (CDT) Received: (from sands@localhost) by netcom23.netcom.com (8.6.13/Netcom) id LAA29491; Tue, 24 Sep 1996 11:08:58 -0700 Date: Tue, 24 Sep 1996 11:08:58 -0700 From: sands@netcom.com (Sue and Sean) Message-Id: <199609241808.LAA29491@netcom23.netcom.com> To: gurpsnet-files@io.com Subject: [fz7t-tutl@j.asahi-net.or.jp: List of Japanese GURPS books II (long)] Return-Path: Date: Tue, 24 Sep 1996 21:01:31 +0900 X-Sender: fz7t-tutl@po.asahi-net.or.jp Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable To: gurpsnet-l@io.com From: fz7t-tutl@j.asahi-net.or.jp (TT) Subject: List of Japanese GURPS books II (long) Sender: owner-gurpsnet-l@io.com Precedence: list Reply-To: fz7t-tutl@j.asahi-net.or.jp (TT) Content-Return: prohibited X-URL: http://www.io.com/sjgames/gurps X-URL: http://www.io.com/~ftp/GURPSnet X-URL: http://www.io.com/user/epopt/gnetfaq.html "Hey, whatever happened with that guy who was supposed to help us get Japanese versions of GURPS books?" Boy, you'd think I worked for government, with my pace of progress. (Hmm, actually I do, sort of. . . ) Here's an update on what's happened since I first posted a list of books: 1) At the time, a couple of list members mentioned that they'd gotten books through the overseas branches of Japanese book chains. I asked them to send more info for the benefit of other list members, but no info came. . . 2) The bookstore that gave me Kadokawa's catalog, on which I based the last list, assured me that it was the latest catalog. It wasn't. My own fault, for not checking closely. I now have the latest catalog. 3) My local game shops in Tokyo made it clear that they have no interest in taking your orders from overseas. I called Kadokawa Shoten, and a sullen fellow told me the same story: in effect, "we can make individual overseas orders very difficult for you. Don't try it." I called Kinokuniya, an international book chain, and they don't want to mess with it either. (Really, I'd advise Kadokawa in particular to improve their customer service. Maybe I'll complain to Mr Haruki Kadokawa himself, when he's finished serving his time for cocaine smuggling.) Okay, nobody over here wants your money. So once again: if anyone out there has info on how to order from Kinikuniya etc. in the US/Europe/wherever, please let the list know. Or do you have a local game/book shop with lots of Japanese comics and other imports? Can they order from Kinokuniya? Give it a try. If none of that will work, you'll have to order from Kinokuniya in Japan, which will require that you first send for an estimate, and then arrange an (expensive) bank transfer of funds for payment. Or we'll have to gather up everybody's orders, and I'll do a one-shot order. This will involve you telling me what you want by email, me sending back the cost plus postage, and you mailing me a check; when all the checks are in, the order gets made to Kadokawa. (If anyone wants to order a number of books, we can work out something more fun: Japanese GURPS books for a complete set of Chtorr novels. . . ) So, here's the new list, with some new titles and prices. I'd like to allow a week or more for people to look it over, and for any volunteers to step forward with info on ordering from Kinokuniya etc. in their home lands (the best solution). The format is as follows: Japanese name (my English translation, if necessary) (my translation of subtitle listed in the catalog, if any) price, code #s (there are two for each book) loose translation of the catalog blurb (Note: my notes if any) Sometimes titles and subtitles are a bit helter-skelter in the catalogs; I did my best to straighten them out. I believe every book title has its own English translation, but these are not in the catalog and I don't have access to them. They may differ greatly from my direct translations of titles; don't try ordering using my English translation alone! I don't own any of these books, I've just browsed a few at a store. I believe there's another person on this list who can answer questions about content. . . Incidentally, yes, they are *all* in Japanese. All of the books are a nifty "bunko-bon" pocket size, slightly bigger than a 4"x6" index card. And cheap, too. . . but on the down side, there is very little attention to layout/graphic design, and very little art. Some art, and a few books have some nifty monster pics and even a few color plates, but overall there's not room for a lot of art. *************************************** GURPS Basic (Generic RPG rules) =A5800, S-880-1, 461401-6 =46antasy, SF, horror, imaginary history. . . whatever the genre, a revolutionary set of rules for playing using one system is born: the generic RPG 'GURPS'! A must-have for RPG fans around the world! *************************************** GURPS Magic (Generic RPG spell guide) =A5720, S-880-2, 461402-4 The second supplement for the generic RPG system 'GURPS' that excited fans all around the world! With just this, you can use magic in your favorite world! The ultimate supplement, with over 400 spells! *************************************** GURPS Martial Arts (Generic RPG martial arts rules) =A5680, S-880-4, 461404-0 Make the toughest character ever to walk the earth! You become a martial artist, tune your body to the peak of perfection, and take on even stronger opponents. Enjoy more real fights with weapon stats and additional rules. *************************************** GURPS Psionics (Generic RPG Psionic rules) =A5760, S-880-5, 488005-0 Telepathy, psychokinesis, teleportation. . . these powers become yours in the game world! A new "table-talk" RPG with a scientific and futuristic flavor. Awaken, psi warriors! *************************************** Bushin Kourin ("Advent of the War God") (GURPS Martial Arts Adventure) =A5680, G-886-1, 488601-6 "Bushin", God of War, the highest degree sought by martial artists everywhere! Revealed: how to hold the Bushin Kourin contest to decide that title! Contains official rules and three scenarios. *************************************** GURPS ga yoku wakaru hon ("Book to Understand GURPS") =A5560, S-880-3, 461403-2 =46or those of you saying 'what's GURPS?' or 'those combat rules are too hard!', read this book and understand! The ultimate practical guide for making GURPS your own! *************************************** GURPS Cocoon (Comedy Fantasy RPG) =A5800, S-883-3, 488303-3 The popular "Cocoon World" novels are now a "table-talk" RPG! The setting is the mysterious underground world of Kluo (sp?). Full of strange powers, wierd characteristics and funny rules! A hilarious RPG of gags and comedy. *************************************** GURPS Runal (World Guide for the World of Seven Moons) =A5800, S-881-1, 461420-2 Explains the background of the "Runal Saga" novel(s). A must-have item for playing fantasy RPG with the GURPS system! The first Japanese GURPS supplement! *************************************** Kimen Toshi no Bouken ("Adventure in the Demon Mask City") (Gurps Runal Adventure) =A5600, S-881-2, 461421-0 The long-awaited first scenario for GURPS Runal! Explore and solve the happenings in the Deman Mask City Badokka (sp?), one of the four mysterious great cities of a fantasy world of swords, sorcery and seven moons. *************************************** Runal Saga Replay (Part 1 "The Four Sisters", Books 1 and 2) =A5680 (Book One) and =A5640 (Book Two), S-881-3, 461422-9 Andy and Effie (sp?) search for the ruin of their father, "the blue-clawed woman" (pos. "the woman with blue fingernails"), and are framed for murder. Discover the identity of the four sisters! (Note: "Replay" books are, AFAIK, book-long recordings of gameplay, in the form of dialogue among GM and players.) *************************************** Runal Saga Replay (Part 2 "The Silver Darkness", Books 1 and 2) =A5680 (Book One) and =A5720 (Book Two), S-881-6, 461428-8 (Note: more characters and stories from Runal games) *************************************** GURPS Runal Monsters (Monsters of the World of Seven Moons) =A5680, S-881-5, 461424-5 The most powerful monsters of the Runal world, "demons" hidden behind the veil of fear and secrecy. Along with stats, introduces many original monsters with lots of illustrations. Makes GURPS more fun! *************************************** GURPS Runal Companions (Inhabitants of the World of Seven Moons) =A5680, S-881-8, 461430-X You're the one who creates the new Runal tales of adventure! With GURPS Basic and this one volume, you can adventure in the Runal Saga world! Adventure with the characters from the novels and Replay books! *************************************** Tsuki wo Ou Monotachi ("Those Who Chase the Moon") (GURPS Runal Adventure) =A5760, G-881-9, 461433-4 (Note: adventure with several Runal characters in the "Demon Mask City". Apparently a new release.) *************************************** GURPS Youma Yakou ("Gurps Ghosts Nocturnal" or pos. "Ghost Night Express") (Supernatural Action RPG) =A5760, S-882-1, 461425-3 The greatest metropolis of the Orient, Tokyo, and the ghosts that make their lairs in the darkness there. . . raven tengu, dragons, shpeshifting tanuki and other powerful monsters make their appearance. Enjoy powerful battles with all sorts of supernatural powers, utilizing GURPS' character creation to the fullest! (Note: the PCs are monsters in this game. The "official" English title for "Youma Yakou" is "Damned Stalkers".) *************************************** Youkai Himon* ("Ghost Secrets"*) (GURPS Youma Yakou Replay) =A5600, S-882-3, 461427-X A girl in sailor (school) uniform throws herself off a building. Yet, she doesn't look to be in her teens. . . Why, when she's a high school student? Solve the mystery that envelops the monsters! A full lineup of three replay stories, a play guide, and character sheets. (*Note: This word "himon" may be invented, and is not in any of my dictionaries, so I'm guessing at pronounciation; the two characters mean "secret" and "hear". "Eavesdroppings", maybe?) *************************************** Youma-Sou no kai-jiken ("Weird Happening in the Ghost Apartment") (GURPS Youma Yakou Adventures) =A5640, S-882-4, 461431-8 The first collection of scenarios for the horror game Youma Yakou! What of the incidents occuring in the apartments where the monsters live? Three scenarios, a useful collection of rules, sample characters. . . let the play begin! *************************************** GURPS Youma Yakou Youkai Denki ("GURPS Youma Yakou Ghost Romance") =A5680, S-882-2, 461426-1 In the darkness of the metropolis, the monsters' fierce battles begin! The first supplement for the supernatural action RPG, "Youma Yakou". Over 30 player character monsters, character sheets etc. *************************************** Yami Kikou ("Travels in Darkness") (GURPS Youma Yakou data collection) =A5600, S-882-5, 461432-6 The monsters who gather in "The Pirate's Honor" in Akihabara Tokyo, the meeting and networking place for spirits. The newest way to play "Youma Yakou"! Full of readers' monster designs! *************************************** GURPS Ring Dreams (Female Pro-wrestling Ultimate Legend) =A5800, S-884-1, 488401-3 Beautiful battles of fiery girls on the four-cornered battlefield! The GURPS RPG of female pro wrestling! Whom will the goddess of victory smile upon? Reach for the top of the shining ring! ***************************************