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- Sat Mar 19, 2022 4:00 pm
- Forum: Splicers®
- Topic: List of the Great Houses
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6635
Re: List of the Great Houses
Do we have a list of the houses made by those of us on the forum?
- Tue Sep 10, 2019 8:21 pm
- Forum: G.M.s Forum
- Topic: My method of changing OCCs
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2625
My method of changing OCCs
I think we all have our own methods of how to change one's character classes, but I felt the need to share mine seeing how a character I have is changing from Ley Line Rifter to Necromancer. Changing OCCs Every once in a while, a character may want to change professions. Thus, new rules are created ...
- Mon Aug 26, 2019 3:13 pm
- Forum: Rifts®
- Topic: Kusekabe Clan of Atlanteans (JAPAN)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2491
Kusekabe Clan of Atlanteans (JAPAN)
After getting the new Atlantean book, I had been trying to come up with a new clan. I wanted something unique, like a clan similar to that of South America, where they have a unique class all their own, but I also wanted to keep the flair of the area I wanted to work with. Being an anime fan, I grav...
- Sun May 12, 2019 1:16 pm
- Forum: Rifts®
- Topic: Dabbler (2.0)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1551
Dabbler (2.0)
I tried to create a Dabbler Magical class a long while ago and it was met with fair criticism. I started from scratch and decided to create what I feel a true dabbler would be, utilizing Forsaken Mages, Savants, and spell thieves. This is my answer for the Vagabond Mages, The Dabbler Dabbler The Dab...
- Fri May 06, 2016 10:48 pm
- Forum: G.M.s Forum
- Topic: Psionic and spells as skills?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3928
Psionic and spells as skills?
One thing that has always messed with my mind is that skills start at level 1 regardless of when you get them. Pick up Prowl as a 7th level character? It's at level 1. Does anyone do the same for spells or new psionic abilities? Mind Bleeder picks up a new super psionic at level 3. Should that be ba...
- Fri Mar 11, 2016 12:52 pm
- Forum: Splicers®
- Topic: Topic One: How to Build a Great House
- Replies: 52
- Views: 63763
Re: Topic One: How to Build a Great House
Is there a list of the great houses here on the Forum? I'd love to see some other good houses.
- Fri Mar 11, 2016 12:09 pm
- Forum: Rifts®
- Topic: What have you done with Mutants in Orbit?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1523
Re: What have you done with Mutants in Orbit?
Explorers Unlimited had a limited game on Orbits before the players all left. I have been working on a 2nd Ed Mutants in Orbits book personally. Goes well with my HU Ninjas and Super Spies book (combined the defunct NSS with HU Rules) Man, if you haven't gone off the reservation crazy with changes ...
- Thu Mar 10, 2016 7:29 pm
- Forum: Splicers®
- Topic: Topic One: How to Build a Great House
- Replies: 52
- Views: 63763
Re: Topic One: How to Build a Great House
I actually love looking at other houses made. I am still working on my Great House and the Pride Lords that dominate it, but I especially like it when houses are connected with one another in some way (friend or foe). I took one of the great houses here and made them the enemy of my house because it...
- Thu Mar 10, 2016 3:51 pm
- Forum: Rifts®
- Topic: What have you done with Mutants in Orbit?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1523
Re: What have you done with Mutants in Orbit?
Explorers Unlimited had a limited game on Orbits before the players all left.
I have been working on a 2nd Ed Mutants in Orbits book personally. Goes well with my HU Ninjas and Super Spies book (combined the defunct NSS with HU Rules)
I have been working on a 2nd Ed Mutants in Orbits book personally. Goes well with my HU Ninjas and Super Spies book (combined the defunct NSS with HU Rules)
- Thu Mar 10, 2016 3:49 pm
- Forum: Splicers®
- Topic: A song I found that fits Splicers
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3699
Re: A song I found that fits Splicers
That could be used in most other settings. A merc Group dealing with the CS, Splicers against NEXUS, Alpha Pilots against the Invid, goes well with Disturb's "Indestructible"
- Fri Feb 26, 2016 3:27 pm
- Forum: G.M.s Forum
- Topic: When writing campaigns, what do you use?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 14310
Re: When writing campaigns, what do you use?
Brain gets the start. Anything after that is based on what the players do.
Paper or word is used to do any changes or any notes I need in case I think of a twist I already prepared for.
Paper or word is used to do any changes or any notes I need in case I think of a twist I already prepared for.
- Fri Feb 26, 2016 12:35 pm
- Forum: Splicers®
- Topic: Status of future Splicers support
- Replies: 20
- Views: 14865
Re: Status of future Splicers support
darkguyver wrote:Well I find new hope after talking to Premier do now see light at end of tunnel it full splicer goodness that is all
I never trust the light at the end of the tunnel after hearing Metallica's "No Leaf Clover"
- Fri Jan 02, 2015 3:41 pm
- Forum: Rifts® Movie
- Topic: Rifts Movie
- Replies: 28
- Views: 39166
Re: Rifts Movie
What you're saying Kagashi is that instead of looking at films, PB should be looking at Anime studios? Because that would be awesome. The world of Rifts would fit in well with the anime community. Also, Splicers would probably be the most original anime out there, as would After the Bomb. So maybe w...
- Mon Dec 29, 2014 7:04 pm
- Forum: Gamers Looking for Other Gamers
- Topic: www.explorersunlimited.com
- Replies: 236
- Views: 396043
Re: www.explorersunlimited.com
With a brand new GM, The Rifts Orbit game looks to take back the stars. Unfortunately, we're a little short on manpower. With your help, we can be back to fighting strength. Please, view any of "The Game Master"'s posts to find the link and look for Rifts Orbital. We're in the middle of re...
- Mon Dec 30, 2013 3:26 pm
- Forum: Heroes Unlimited™
- Topic: Does anyone allow characters like this one?
- Replies: 37
- Views: 8943
Re: Does anyone allow characters like this one?
I've broken a few rules as a player and a gm. This character is using multiple rules and power categories to min/max their character. As such, I would personally say no to the character. It's not like a dragon man cyber knight with master psionics (a player rolled randomly for race and class and got...
- Mon Dec 30, 2013 3:08 pm
- Forum: Heroes Unlimited™
- Topic: A debate came up involving Armageddon Unl.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2095
Re: A debate came up involving Armageddon Unl.
I ignore the "only 1 transformation" with the idea you can do both if the power makes sense. Also, in this case, I'd alter the vulnerability of silver to gold (moon to sun) and include a sun-related insanity. Now the headache is over and there is still balance. I have a character with mons...
- Mon Dec 30, 2013 2:58 pm
- Forum: Dead Reign™
- Topic: Dead Reign Soundtrack
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6141
Re: Dead Reign Soundtrack
Re:zombie by Jonathan Coultran! Another one bites the dust by Queen Hunger by aramanthe Hunger from transformers the movie (1986) Unbreakable by firelight Anthem of the angels by breaking Benjamin Dance with the devil by breaking Benjamin Hotel California by the eagles (the line that gets me is: You...
- Mon Dec 30, 2013 2:45 pm
- Forum: Dead Reign™
- Topic: Most effective megaverse magic spells against zombies?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 14160
Re: Most effective megaverse magic spells against zombies?
One must wonder, how good is a weapon like this without the air warlock spell: true globe of daylight! This is in the PF Mysteries of magic. Such a spell is a must for vamp hunters!
- Sat Oct 26, 2013 1:28 am
- Forum: Rifts®
- Topic: most powerful human OCC
- Replies: 109
- Views: 11106
Re: most powerful human OCC
Hero of the megaverse with power cosmic, magic warrior (any magic really, even the nature or defense magic makes you powerful), superior regeneration, and Phoenix immortality.
Cosmo-Knights can kiss his feet! Kneel before Zod!
Cosmo-Knights can kiss his feet! Kneel before Zod!
- Sat Oct 26, 2013 12:52 am
- Forum: Rifts®
- Topic: Fun Character Concept Contest!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2779
Re: Fun Character Concept Contest!
I made a ton of characters (posting from my phone, so I can't really post stats) but some of my more memorable characters include: Samantha Bunny: Pleasure Bunny Sheriff with a PB of 35. Yeah, if you were to think the bikini model with a gun belt was to be underestimated, just wait till she blankets...
- Tue Oct 22, 2013 10:20 pm
- Forum: Splicers®
- Topic: Splicers & HU2
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4801
Re: Splicers & HU2
I would allow them to be M.D.C. but allow for certain characters to be immune to the plague or even resistant. Some, like healing factors should be resistant while those who can already control or use metal and machines (APS inorganics, Machine Merge, Mechano-link) can be immune. Allowing for these ...
- Tue Oct 15, 2013 12:06 am
- Forum: Splicers®
- Topic: house necropolis
- Replies: 24
- Views: 19820
Re: house necropolis
Necropolis is pretty cool. How would they deal with the House Espada Pride Lords and Tigres?
- Tue Oct 15, 2013 12:04 am
- Forum: Splicers®
- Topic: Long time, no post.
- Replies: 18
- Views: 8958
Re: Long time, no post.
I updated a few of my House Espada items, like introducing the Animal Biotics, fixing my Tigres (complete with a few minor changes like the gorehounds in Rifter 58), and added to my Great house's information, including the character story of the Warlord Can't wait till I can finally sit down and fin...
- Thu Aug 01, 2013 10:27 am
- Forum: Splicers®
- Topic: New/alternate Gorehounds of House Hammond
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3176
Re: New/alternate Gorehounds of House Hammond
(Matt Smith Voice)DINOSAURS! IN SPLICERS!(/Matt Smith Voice) I've always felt that pack masters need to control canines. Hense the introduction of the Pride Lords (which I'm still working on) for House Espada's Tigres. Perhaps a different type of Pack Master needs to be introduced, something differe...
- Wed Jul 31, 2013 10:35 am
- Forum: Splicers®
- Topic: War Mount: Tigres (Take 2)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6873
Re: War Mount: Tigres (Take 2)
partially. I thought it would be interesting to see how a house cat (ie a runt) would fare in the world of splicers.
- Tue Jul 30, 2013 1:33 pm
- Forum: Splicers®
- Topic: War Mount: Tigres (Take 2)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6873
War Mount: Tigres (Take 2)
Tigres Like the Gorehound, the Tigres are animals bio-engineered to work with a human companion. Canines however are not designed for jungle warfare. This made things difficult for some houses living in the jungles but the Great House Espada found a way around this problem. They created the Tigres. ...
- Tue Jul 30, 2013 1:22 pm
- Forum: Splicers®
- Topic: Animal Biotics
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4604
Animal Biotics
Animal Biotics Warlord Porfideo was instrumental in the creation of a new form of Biotic. He felt that all of nature should have a hand in destroying the machine. As such, the Animal Biotic was formed. Not wanting to put all his research into one form, he tasked the two librarians with separate goal...
- Tue Jul 30, 2013 1:18 pm
- Forum: Splicers®
- Topic: The Great House Espada (Take 2)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1811
The Great House Espada (Take 2)
The Great House of Blades Known as the House of Blades, The Great House Espada is a small house with power that they do not advertize. Though many of the recruits are from two nearby retro villages, the traditions of the great house are passed from parent to child. The majority of the soldiers live ...
- Thu Jul 11, 2013 2:26 pm
- Forum: Splicers®
- Topic: The Great House Espada
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4892
Re: The Great House Espada
In the next few days, I'll be unveiling major updates not only for the house but the pride lords and tigres and the introduction to the Animal Biotics.
- Sun Apr 21, 2013 6:46 am
- Forum: Splicers®
- Topic: The galaxy's reaction to NEXUS and a faction concept
- Replies: 28
- Views: 14173
Re: The galaxy's reaction to NEXUS and a faction concept
The only thing I have to say is, if Splicers is connected to PW, and humanity wins against the machine...the only people they would get along with for the first few generations are the Necrols. Could you imagine a Necrol battle cruiser dropping Dracos on a CCW planet? Necrol Witches enhanced via Bio...
- Mon Mar 25, 2013 12:25 pm
- Forum: Splicers®
- Topic: The Tigre War Mount
- Replies: 17
- Views: 9053
Re: The Tigre War Mount
I actually got Rifter 59 for my birthday and will be doing a pride mentality article for my house espada and will be modifying the Tigres as soon as I can.
- Sun Mar 24, 2013 10:33 am
- Forum: Splicers®
- Topic: The Great House Espada
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4892
Re: The Great House Espada
Unfortunately I've been dealing with unemployment and eviction so much if the work on the splicers material has been sidelined (including a major update to the Tigres).
- Fri Feb 01, 2013 12:35 pm
- Forum: Ninjas & Superspies™ & Mystic China™
- Topic: Martial Artist newb questions
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6667
Re: Martial Artist newb questions
Odd thought and I don't see anything in canon about this, but if a DMA can start with 2 MA forms, what's to stop the player, beyond the ruling of the GM, from taking 2 exclusive forms? Oh and sorry about a potential hijacking here, but since it's a 'newb question' thread I figured it might fit here...
- Thu Jan 31, 2013 7:41 pm
- Forum: Ninjas & Superspies™ & Mystic China™
- Topic: Martial Artist newb questions
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6667
Martial Artist newb questions
I'm a newb only in the fact that I never investigated the Martial Artist OCCs even though I've owned the books for 16 years. I typically play the Operative Agent, the Wandering Free Agent, and the Veteran Grunt OCCs. 1) How many martial arts does the worldly martial artist get? It says it comes with...
- Thu Oct 25, 2012 10:41 am
- Forum: Splicers®
- Topic: The Tigre War Mount
- Replies: 17
- Views: 9053
Re: The Tigre War Mount
Real life issues have been preventing me from updating this fully, however, it is always on my mind.
- Mon Sep 24, 2012 6:20 pm
- Forum: Gamers Looking for Other Gamers
- Topic: www.explorersunlimited.com
- Replies: 236
- Views: 396043
Re: www.explorersunlimited.com
Sold! I always wanted to play a veritech pilot ace with multiple personalities! Course, that could be because I've been watching Gundam 00 and am a big fan of the Arios Gundam and his pilot(s).
- Fri Aug 31, 2012 2:31 pm
- Forum: Guild of Magic & Psionics
- Topic: Best multi-spell mages?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5120
Re: Best multi-spell mages?
I love how the conversation evolved into something new and different. Original Question: Which of the three multi-spell mages seems to be a better mage? The Spell Thief of PW, the Forsaken Mage from Mysteries of Magic, or the Vangard Savant? Now, to the evolved situation: When it comes to many of th...
- Thu Aug 30, 2012 2:18 am
- Forum: Guild of Magic & Psionics
- Topic: Best multi-spell mages?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5120
Best multi-spell mages?
I have seen three spell caster types that can learn more than just invocations as a Mage. The Forsaken Mage in mysteries of magic, the vanguard savant, and the spell thief from Phase World.
Which seems to be the "better" Mage in this aspect?
Which seems to be the "better" Mage in this aspect?
- Wed Aug 22, 2012 6:09 pm
- Forum: Rifts®
- Topic: Anti-vampire UV ammunition
- Replies: 21
- Views: 980
Re: Anti-vampire UV ammunition
Mysteries of magic has a new air warlock spell called "Globe of True Daylight". If somehow a wizard can learn this spell (or a former air warlock who then became a TW) then there could be a possibility of creating a sunlight laser. But not many people know of the new spells in Mysteries of...
- Wed Aug 22, 2012 1:57 am
- Forum: Rifts®
- Topic: Extraordinary Intelligence
- Replies: 4
- Views: 743
Re: Extraordinary Intelligence
He's a mutant. I rolled powers randomly. He also has impervious to magic (which was rolled as a minor then bumped up to major) and clock manipulation.
But as a city rat, he does. It receive any skill programs and that's why I asked here.
But as a city rat, he does. It receive any skill programs and that's why I asked here.
- Tue Aug 21, 2012 8:03 pm
- Forum: Rifts®
- Topic: Mercenaries 2 Book Yes/NO
- Replies: 46
- Views: 1967
Re: Mercenaries 2 Book Yes/NO
Funny how I ran into this thread after coming up with ideas for one myself. I am thinking of doing an updated Mercs Rifter article. Doing a Rifter Article (or several) would give the players a feel for how the mercenary groups adapted during the Siege of Tolkeen and what happened to them through the...
- Tue Aug 21, 2012 4:19 pm
- Forum: Rifts®
- Topic: Extraordinary Intelligence
- Replies: 4
- Views: 743
Extraordinary Intelligence
I have a question involving the use of Rifts OCCs and the mutant power of Extraordinary Intelligence as found in PU3. The power states that you have one additional skill program to whatever skills you already possess. But Rifts does not have a skill program set up. Is there a set number of skills he...
- Mon Aug 20, 2012 6:45 pm
- Forum: Rifts®
- Topic: Rifts PDFs
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1305
Re: Rifts PDFs
When the Zombie apocolypse happens, which would you prefer, the use of PDFs for an hour at a time for reading or several hundred pounds of paper called books? The one thing everyone forgets is that you have to keep yourself entertained during the apocolypse or you will go insane. And since the TV is...
- Sat Aug 18, 2012 3:55 pm
- Forum: Rifts®
- Topic: The Dabbler - Ultimate Jack of Trades
- Replies: 6
- Views: 650
The Dabbler - Ultimate Jack of Trades
This is my first attempt at a Rifts OCC. in years. I want the truth and helpful criticism. The Dabbler -The ultimate jack of all trades The Dabbler is a human that has no sense of direction. They study magic, their minds, their skills, and they never want to stop learning. While they suffer from a f...
- Sat Aug 18, 2012 1:19 pm
- Forum: Rifts®
- Topic: Required alignments and classes
- Replies: 83
- Views: 4402
Re: Required alignments and classes
Then how do you explain heroes of the megaverse? One option is the necromantic spells and a hero has to be good?
- Fri Aug 17, 2012 1:00 am
- Forum: Rifts®
- Topic: Need Help with Evil Character Creation
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1860
Re: Need Help with Evil Character Creation
Mystically bestowed by Demon or Deevil from Armegedon Unlimited Dragons of all shapes and sizes Nightbane (Because evil doesn't always have to show it's evil appearance) NSS Immortal via negative Chi who learned necromancy (or other darker magic) A Godling of flesh and blood (Necromancer and Fleshsc...
- Wed Aug 15, 2012 7:30 pm
- Forum: Rifts®
- Topic: Exotic Mount Suggestions?
- Replies: 37
- Views: 4419
Re: Exotic Mount Suggestions?
grab a behemoth from Splicers. Allow the mage to customize it slightly with basic enhancements and the behemoth is known to be loving to humans and willing to lay down their lives for their riders. If one could get use to magic (and be smuggled onto Earth), the Behemoth gives a mage some great long ...
- Tue Aug 14, 2012 3:00 pm
- Forum: Rifts®
- Topic: Required alignments and classes
- Replies: 83
- Views: 4402
Re: Required alignments and classes
In my opinion, the character can START selfish or evil, but if he strives to be good, the best he could get would be unprincipled (scupulous and principled are beyond the stretch of the magic user). Now, there are ways around this. Heroes of the Megaverse, mages that can use other class spells (fors...
- Mon Aug 13, 2012 2:40 am
- Forum: G.M.s Forum
- Topic: How do you track initiative?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3873
Re: How do you track initiative?
I take everyone's initiative and divide it by the number of attacks. It makes sense that those with more attacks attack faster in those 15 second than the person with fewer attacks. It's more math oriented, but allows for a much better form of combat. Example. My warrior has 5 attacks per melee, and...
- Sat Jul 07, 2012 2:54 am
- Forum: Splicers®
- Topic: The Tigre War Mount
- Replies: 17
- Views: 9053
Re: The Tigre War Mount
Each House would modify the base designs to suit their environment, and that is why I like to see home brew Splicer critters. So keep thinking of new creations for Splicers If those custom designed gore, cast and bore weapons are to be part of the initial construction, I recommend, when you post th...