Special Ops 3/e data files readme
---==[ Readme file for GURPS Special Ops 3/e GCB data files ] ==---

 Created by GURPS: Project Mayhem
Commander: Ryan Macklin
Operators: Sasha Pixlee and Michael Daugherty

 Contents:
GCB data files for GURPS Special Ops 3/e (including templates).

 Required Datasets:
GURPS Character Builder 3.0

 Revision Dates (YY.MM.DD):
04.04.05 (Release for GCB 3.0)
03.02.06 (Added Feature Compatibility)
02.11.25 (Feature added: "Military Issue")
02.11.08 (Public release, Bug Fix)

 Disclaimer:
Neither Ryan Macklin nor the other members of the GURPS: Project Mayhem team are responsible for any failures - hardware, software or otherwise - as a result of use of these files. You use at your own risk. We provide these files for free, because we're nice guys, and they work fine on the number of numbers these files are tested on before they get released.

 Public Service Announcement We Give After The Disclaimer:
While you are not likely to get a virus, whenever you download a dataset for GCB you run the risk of corrupting your core program files. We at G:PM advise that you back up your program files before any modification, or at the very least having the GCB disc handy for a quick re-install. We suggest removing or moving the program files to another location so that your installation will start fresh. Having a saved copy of the most recent update files doesn't hurt.

 Disclaimer About Previous Public Service Announcement:
We're also not responsible for any damages incurred while ignoring, following or attempting to follow above advice.

 Updates and Bug reports (a.k.a. Website Plug):
Our website contains the latest public-released G:PM project files, as well as a bug report form.
http://www.hmfy.com/projectmayhem/
Feel free to check us out, or check out the other HMFY projects.

 Files in zip:
GURPSSpecialOps.cst
GURPSSpecialOps.dlist
GURPSSpecialOps.mds
GURPSSpecialOps.Readme.txt
gurps/SpecialOps.lgo (not in reduced version)

 Files no longer needed from older versions:
GURPSSpecialOps.cds
GURPSSpecialOps.inc
GURPSSpecialOps.scp
These files are not for use with GCB 3.0. We recommend you delete them from your GCB directory, but you may want to keep a backup in case you need them again. In either case, when you try to load character files that refer to the old datasheets, you will receive an error. You should be able to disregard that error and load the new datasheet in (but, of course, we stick by our disclaimer).

 What to expect:
* Advantages, Disadvantages, and Skills from book, new and updated.
* Equipment and Weapons from book
* Character templates from book, including the four from Opposing Forces
* Character templates from the Designer's Notes article on Pyramid:
  http://www.sjgames.com/pyramid/login/article.cgi?3027
* There is no template for ANFVERKPEL (page 80) - the box suggests duplicating the British SBS tempalte with no exact amount/method to lower point cost by, so will not be listed as a template.
* Updated with errata as of 2004-Jan-13

 Known Issues:
* The following errata has not been corrected as of yet by SJG staff:
  * GIGN template (page 70) is 1/2 point under listed cost (for a total of 149 1/2 points)
  * Shayetet 13 template (page 74) has two skills with mismatching levels/costs (our files use point cost):
    * Navigation is listed at 13 in book, but at 2 points it is 12
    * Powerboat is listed at 12 in book, but at 1 point it is 13
  * GROM template (page 75) is 1/2 point under listed cost (for a total of 149 1/2 points)
  * Terrorist template (page 130) is 10 points under listed cost (for a total of 10 points)

 Bug fixes/Updates:
[03.08.18] Had to remove Gun Quality options - wasn't fully compatible with GCB 3.0 code. Military Issue added into core GCB files.
[03.02.06] Added Firearms Quality compatibility
[02.11.25] "Military Issue" added
[02.11.08] Fixed items under "Special Ops Equipment" that were listing their notes in the category field.
  
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