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My wife just ordered my copy of Rifts® RPG 30th Anniversary “Gold” edition for me for my birthday (May 16).

I was just curious to see if anyone else had ordered it. Maybe later we can post what numbers we got.

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That's what I'm saying. Do it legally.
Do it for Erick.

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Dear Kevin, Recently you asked about interest in a new hardback printing of Heroes Unlimited because of it's anniversary this year. While I am a huge fan of the game, I would much rather see TMNT and it's source books collected in one hard cover volume. I don't even care if it's updated or re-edited...

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Okay, this may sound cheesy or maybe like something that has been overdone and everyone is sick of. Oh well. Something sort of steampunk and horror based that can double as an alternate background for Beyond the Supernatural. Maybe an alternate Earth where the Rifts disaster hit earlier in history a...

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Okay. Thanks guys. I have Manhunter. I agree it has some cool ideas but is not exactly "in line" with the majority of other drifts books. Giving it the benefit of the doubt, it is another dimension. Anyway, now you have raised more questions. 1. In the Rifter mentioned, what is Galaxy Trac...

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I'm thinking of starting a Phase World game. I'm trying to determine the books I may want to use.
Which books have the most complete rules for starship building or buying?
I'm assuming the main Phase world has something in there and the new Fleets of the Galaxy has even more detail.

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Each PB setting has it's own canon and it is only the desecration of the GM that rules from the other settings are imported to it. des·e·crate transitive verb 1 : to violate the sanctity of : profane <desecrate a shrine> 2 : to treat disrespectfully, irreverently, or outrageously Keep this in mind ...

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What about sourcebooks about other eras such as 1920's-30's pulp or steampunk? Are they too cliche and played out or is anyone still interested? Also, what about what about alternate dimensions and time travel? I know we have the Rifts world creation book (can't remember what it's called), the Turtl...

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I really hate to say this, but I can't see getting back to this project any time soon. Maybe someday. I don't know when. If anyone wants to pick this up, please do so. You don't need my permission anyway. I would love to see a complete list. PS: I also meant to say thank you to Al Blotto for putting...

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I think it's comparable to the Universal monsters now. Maybe it's a cycle fictional characters go through. Those like Dracula and Frankenstein's monster have been a part of popular culture there are many different interpretations of them, from silly to really cool. Lovecraft's stories are public dom...

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So I'm assuming if the character has to make a dodge or gets knocked down or whatever the attack is cancelled, much like interrupting a spell.

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In the world of superheroes where powers can be used at will, why are magic and psionics limited by a point system?
Has anyone tried not using the points in their game?

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If some attack or action takes multiple attacks, when does the actual roll to hit (or roll to whatever) take place? Does the roll happen when the action is declared? Does it happen on the last action that was used for it? If so, can the action be interrupted? Aimed shot, for example, uses two attack...

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I made a character of this type with a background idea in mind. The symbiote is a monstrous demon type thing captured by a shady mages guild. The host was one of their accolytes from an outer circle. He had no idea the mages were going to implant him with the thing and use him as their mindless enfo...

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While I can sort of see why a HtH skill would provide extra attacks, I feel it should only work while fighting HtH. Other combat skills should provide extra attacks according to their training. As it is now, extra attacks from HtH also affects vehicle combat. Characters with no specific training in ...

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I am a fan of both games. Where Beyond the Supernatural is pretty much a blank slate for the GM to fill in, default Call of Cthulhu has a pretty specific goal. The system tries to emulate the stories of H.P. Lovecraft and others. And the stories are rather bleak and hopeless. They don't fit the typi...

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It can get real silly when you are using attacks to dodge from the next round at the end of the current round.

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If I was to replace Monstrous Form's arms with the following what would be the penalties, bonuses, and damage of the tentacles. In place of each arm he has two monstrous tentacles. The tentacles split at the end, into three radial “fingers.” Scorpion_Freeman, I must say you always come up with the ...

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Barbarian Construction Worker Farmer Homesteader Hunter Moneyman Raider Town/City Worker Townie This is quite a collection already. I can see it expanding beyond a Rifter article, including typical city, country and wasteland conditions and ways of life. Also, if you have a copy of Warhammer first o...

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I haven't gone over all the OCCs in detail, but I appreciate the effort to provide GMs with extra options for campaign material.
I'm definately going to copy and paste these for easy reference.
Good stuff!

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Star Frontiers I love Star Frontiers. Have you been here? m Yes! That is a really cool site. That is a true fan keeping the game alive. For a long time I considered using a homebrew of Star Frontiers + D&D + Gamma World with a little Buck Rogers thrown in. But Rifts/Manhunter is already a compl...

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GM fiat?

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Star Frontiers I love Star Frontiers. Have you been here? m Yes! That is a really cool site. That is a true fan keeping the game alive. For a long time I considered using a homebrew of Star Frontiers + D&D + Gamma World with a little Buck Rogers thrown in. But Rifts/Manhunter is already a compl...

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It's funny this topic should pop up. I'm planning on running Manhunter. With all the Rifts books available, I decided to reign it in to just 5 books. Rifts original Sourcebook one original Conversion book one Manhunter Monsters and Animals Not really using the Rifts background, just advntures in sp...

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It's funny this topic should pop up. I'm planning on running Manhunter. With all the Rifts books available, I decided to reign it in to just 5 books. Rifts original Sourcebook one original Conversion book one Manhunter Monsters and Animals Not really using the Rifts background, just advntures in spa...

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This was origanally a reply in another post but I thought it would be an interesting topic on its own. As a GM I'm pretty flexible with the way I let players create the character. If they have a strong concept for something I'll let them pick powers within the origin limits. I'm also a fan of rando...

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As a GM I'm pretty flexible with the way I let players create the character. If they have a strong concept for something I'll let them pick powers within the origin limits. I'm also a fan of random rolls on table for speeding up character creation. However, I've come up with a compromise while playi...

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Maybe I missed this in the book.
The Medical Doctor skill list penelties for working on cybernetics.
So who can work on cybernetics normally?
One of the Hardware types?

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I still don't completely understand how to participate in a play-by-post story. I geuss there's alot more behind the scenes PMing and coordination that goes into it. Could someone give a few tips on how to take part, how to start a story and maybe a link to what you consider the best story you perso...

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When a character draws PPE from outside sources, do they have to use it the same round or can they store it for some amount of time?
If so, how long can they hold it?

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1. Where does it say a roll of a natural 1 always misses?

2. Where does it say a roll of a natural 20 always dodges a non-critical strike roll?

I mean, which game and page?

I know there are varitions between some of the main rulebooks, but I don't recall those rules.

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I'm sure this has been asked. Sorry. Could someone please explain the differences between the paperback, hardback and limited editions of the game? The description in the catalog says the hardback contains more material than the paperback, but is that stuff also included in the limited? What is the ...

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Instead on an Achille's heel, a duel class has the disadvantage of having to split their XP between the two classes. I think duel classing works and adds more options to the game. After all, it does claim you can create any type of character. There are so many combinations it's ridiculous. Even type...

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I always thought the minor hero would work well for a golden age pulp era campaign. I am in no way condoning game conversions or copyright violations, but here is a cool website with some examples of the type of characters I am talking about. http://www.internationalhero.co.uk/p/pulphero.htm

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And of course practically anything from any other Palladium game can be used with Heroes Unlimited with very little effort.

It's fun to mash stuff up!

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I was tinkering on a robot hero and was somewhat confused on the pricing of some systems. HU2 gives or set of prices, galaxy guide gives a totally different set of prices or P.S. and P.P. Aliens are supposed to have better technology levels, so you can get the stuff cheaper. One book says you have ...

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I'm sorry but I still don't understand. I thought Condition was a ward type. Does it not count as one of the wards in the phrase because it is linked to protection, like Protection (from) Condition? I'm going to read the explanation again, but if anyone could provide some other examples of how to co...

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Okay, a number of wards strung together make a ward phrase, kind of like a sentance. Looking at page 126, under Conditions and Protection by infliction: "Protection by inlfiction must have a condition...(a two ward combination.)" Should that say "(a three ward combination.)"? And...

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Conversation #1 Jim: "I'm unsure whether A is correct or B is correct." John: "A is not correct. B is correct." Conversation #2 Jim: "I'm unsure whether A is correct or B is correct." John: "No, A is not correct. B is correct." The "No" at the beginn...

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The only problem I see with the above answer is that it is answering an ether / or answer with a 'no'. 1. ether / or should be either-or 2. replace second instance of the word answer with the word question 3. 'no' should be "no" If he had left the 'no' off it would be totally correct. 1. ...

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Just to clarify my post above, by "Reboot the system" I didn't mean "Recreate or Rewrite the system". I simply meant bring all the basic rules needed to play the game together in one book. The rules of the Megaverse collected, reviewed, and edited for clarity. And think about it ...

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Reboot the system. I think this is a great idea. Other games have done well with a core book and genre sourcebook expansions. But I don't think it's going to happen. 1. It may seem to risky. Palladium (Kevin Siembieda) probably doesn't want to take the chance of alienating current fans or confusing ...

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Does the CS require a waiver for tatoos visible in uniform? lol

Really great work on the uniforms. They look awesome!

Now let's see some weapons and... a Skelebot!

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I'm trying to decide if I should buy back issues of thr Rifter or the newer Survival guide, specifically for the morphus tables. Can someone make a list of the tables in the Survival Guide, or at least some of their favorites? How many are their in the SG? I'm interested mainly in the Chimera and Me...

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The alignment descriptions provide common ground for the player and GM to describe the character's morality and philosophy. There are XP rewards for roleplaying in alignment. And sometimes there are penelties for changing alignment. But the player can have the character do whatever they want, as lon...

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I've posted this before, awhile ago, but this is basically my take on alignments. The numbers in parentheses correspond to the numbers on the lists under the alignment descriptions in the books. It seems a character's alignment could be divided into three general aspects: 1. Aggression ( 3, 4, 5, 6 ...

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I plan on rolling up a completely randon character this weekend.
More later!

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I don't think there's anything "wrong" with any of these games. The rules of the game simulate the genre or background they are based upon. Paranoia is about...paranoia. Watch your back, trust no one and get the dirt on your fellow citizens before they vaporize you. Call of Cthulhu about t...

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1. Which books are legal to use? Core rules and all three Powers Unlimited? Any issues of the Rifter? Other Palladium titles? 2. In the bout Bethari Sari Eko VS Sir Aramor Kandallis, she could have used Hypnotic Suggestion more to the point. "You feel so fatigued you want to pass out." or ...

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I thought I'd bring up a point that hasn't been noted in this conversation. RUE 366 under Psionic Attacks per Melee: "Some psionic abilities can be used in conjunction with others, but in most cases , one psionic ability must end before another can be used." (emphasis my own) Aye, good fi...

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