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More Book Attributes

Yet another "might have done it for Pyramid": A discussion of libraries on the forum got me thinking about some book-related issues, which in turn got me onto my beloved lists/random tables. These may be used to add more detail to texts produced with GURPS Dungeon Fantasy 8: Treasure Tables. Writing Method Roll 1d for any text where the writing method is not otherwise obvious. 1-3: Manuscript: The text was written by hand, likely with a pen or brush, though potentially with a fingertip or claw dipped in blood or something similarly entertaining. 4: Rubbing: The text was made by pressing the paper or other writing medium on a surface with the writing in relief and a block of a colored substance rubbed over it. 5: Block printed: The text and illustrations were engraved on a block which was then coated with ink and pressed on the writing surface. 6: Type printed: As with block printing but with a panel made up of small pieces of moveable type. Damage and Obfu