Humans in a magic rich environment

[Failgoat]

so basically, this is something iv contemplated in nearly every campaign iv run or played in in Rifts.
human beings changing physically and metaphysically due to their home environment being saturated in massive amounts of P.P.E.

at what point does the human roll up involve "special and/or natural abilities" inherent to humans?

how long would evolution on this scale take?

another topic discussed an alien race that developed APS abilities and the poster's intentions of making it regional/environmental specific as to which APS would be appropriate.

so im curious, has anyone given this thought toward humans?

does anyone play with a home brewed Rifts Earth human that involves extra abilities?

it seems to me that life on this planet is related heavily to the surroundings in which they live. sometimes evolution is subtle and takes aeons. other times massive amounts of evolution take place overnight (in a cosmic type timescale, anyway) simply due to a drastic change in environment. so why not start fast forwarding the evolution of humans.

all your thoughts and criticisms are welcome.

[cornholioprime]

how long would evolution on this scale take?

Less than 300 years -and even faster than that if you're foolish enough to live in the "magically radioactive" areas in The Magic Zone.

Psi-Stalkers came about due to the vastly increased levels of magical energy.

[Dr Megaverse]

how long would evolution on this scale take?

Less than 300 years -and even faster than that if you're foolish enough to live in the "magically radioactive" areas in The Magic Zone.

Psi-Stalkers came about due to the vastly increased levels of magical energy.

Exactly this and one reason for the concept of Psi-Stalkers. Don't forget too the Mind Melters, Bursters, Zappers and a few other Psionic type classes.

I don't have Mad Haven yet, but I believe it covers too some Human Mutants.

Starting on pg 60 in Madhaven it goes into the mutants...not quite what you are looking for but there might be some material you could extrapolate. I've always liked the "Traits" idea from the original Fallout. You get some bonus, but there is usually a weakness as a tradeoff. So sure, you might have Supernatural P.S....but you get 1/2 the normal P.E. That kind of thing...

[csbioborg]

new west talks about the mutants from utah

[Nightmask]

Something about Wormwood's nature turned the humans into natural MDC beings, a likely progression if humanity survives long enough on Rifts Earth.

Also the leader of the USS Ticonderoga and a number of his crew were turned into natural MDC beings with a set range of abilities that always inherit to the kids and again if humanity survives most or all of humanity could end up with the same set of powers they have.

[Hystrix]

Actually there is a better description on Human mutants in WB 26 Dinosaur Swamp. I forget the page number...

[Failgoat]

Actually there is a better description on Human mutants in WB 26 Dinosaur Swamp. I forget the page number...

thanks. i dont own that book unfortunately
but now i have a reason to look for it.
on a side note, i have no clue where a palladium retailer is near me.
iv checked gaming stores, book stores, the gamers paradise by me closed down and the people that ran it were jerks anyway, never wanted to order anything palladium for me.
is this an issue anyone else has?
i dont have the resources to order online.

anyway, thanks again everyone. seems there is a variety of books with possible information on the evolution of humanity. i just dont own most of those lol...

[Dr Megaverse]

Actually there is a better description on Human mutants in WB 26 Dinosaur Swamp. I forget the page number...

thanks. i dont own that book unfortunately
but now i have a reason to look for it.
on a side note, i have no clue where a palladium retailer is near me.
iv checked gaming stores, book stores, the gamers paradise by me closed down and the people that ran it were jerks anyway, never wanted to order anything palladium for me.
is this an issue anyone else has?
i dont have the resources to order online.

anyway, thanks again everyone. seems there is a variety of books with possible information on the evolution of humanity. i just dont own most of those lol...

Hopefully this isn't against board policy. I've bought most of my books secondhand from either my local used bookstore or amazon. If you have a public library and a wal-mart near you you could preload a card with money over the phone from WM, and use the library computer to order them. Some of my books have literally been less than $3.00...

[Zer0 Kay]

I think it stated in the RMB that the random psychic powers for humans in the creation process is due to the high levels of magic energy. If it didn't give a reason that is what I figured was the cause.

[Carl Gleba]

Actually there is a better description on Human mutants in WB 26 Dinosaur Swamp. I forget the page number...

thanks. i dont own that book unfortunately
but now i have a reason to look for it.
on a side note, i have no clue where a palladium retailer is near me.
iv checked gaming stores, book stores, the gamers paradise by me closed down and the people that ran it were jerks anyway, never wanted to order anything palladium for me.
is this an issue anyone else has?
i dont have the resources to order online.

anyway, thanks again everyone. seems there is a variety of books with possible information on the evolution of humanity. i just dont own most of those lol...

You can order online. Just select check and mail a check or money order to Palladium with your order information. Or you can get at wal-mart one of those disposable credit cards. It will cost you 4 or 5 dollars to get it, but it can be used online as well.

[Mech-Viper Prime]

I used something in my games nicknamed "mage-born", Characters have 01% chance of being a "mage-born"
basically they have no limit of PPE they can draw and store, and draw it naturally, and cast spells without knowing it, if one is trained in the magic then they could became very powerful. they a couple thing more to it , but got to find my papers, if i find them ,I'll post for you yahoos to nitpick