Rifter 61

Icefalcon · Unread post by **Icefalcon** » Wed Oct 31, 2012 2:36 pm

What do you think should or should not be included in Rifter #61?

Like I said for #60, I would like to see a Dead Reign article on the remnants of the government. I would also like to see an article that delves deeper into the aspects of good character options (to draw a parallel, I would point to Dragon magazines Class Acts section).

Would I do not want to see is another Splicers article. Yes, I know it is "hot" right now but I do not want to see every issue over saturating the setting. I would rather other settings get a little support through the Rifter since they are not seeing any support from Palladium itself. Don't get me wrong, I think it is proper to put articles for every setting in the Rifter (even for settings I do not play, which is half of them) but I think they should spread the articles out a bit more.

The Dark Elf · Unread post by **The Dark Elf** » Wed Oct 31, 2012 3:17 pm

Palladium Fantasy (just rinse and repeat this for every issue).

Adventures for all lines.

jaymz · Unread post by **jaymz** » Wed Oct 31, 2012 3:30 pm

Ninjas and Superspies needs some love. Spy Agencies. James Bondian adventure. SOMETHING.

drewkitty ~..~ · Wed Oct 31, 2012 4:40 pm

jaymz wrote:Ninjas and Superspies needs some love. Spy Agencies. James Bondian adventure. SOMETHING.

Agrees. Nuff said.

jaymz · Unread post by **jaymz** » Wed Oct 31, 2012 4:43 pm

drewkitty ~..~ wrote:
jaymz wrote:Ninjas and Superspies needs some love. Spy Agencies. James Bondian adventure. SOMETHING.

Agrees. Nuff said.

And agreement is something rare between us. We have spoken. Make it happen.

Icefalcon · Unread post by **Icefalcon** » Wed Oct 31, 2012 5:29 pm

jaymz wrote:Ninjas and Superspies needs some love. Spy Agencies. James Bondian adventure. SOMETHING.

With the number of spy genre movies out there, the possibilities for this type of thing is endless.

Icefalcon · Unread post by **Icefalcon** » Wed Oct 31, 2012 5:30 pm

jaymz wrote:
drewkitty ~..~ wrote:
jaymz wrote:Ninjas and Superspies needs some love. Spy Agencies. James Bondian adventure. SOMETHING.

Agrees. Nuff said.

And agreement is something rare between us. We have spoken. Make it happen.

Anyone willing to volunteer an article along this line?

Icefalcon · Unread post by **Icefalcon** » Wed Oct 31, 2012 11:15 pm

Panomas wrote:I honestly (and selfishly) hope the "Magic Guild Creation Guildines" i submitted make it in this one.... I know it's been looked at and told there is a chance-(nothing for certain)

I would like to see this one.

The Dark Elf · Unread post by **The Dark Elf** » Thu Nov 01, 2012 3:59 pm

Icefalcon wrote:
jaymz wrote:
drewkitty ~..~ wrote:
jaymz wrote:Ninjas and Superspies needs some love. Spy Agencies. James Bondian adventure. SOMETHING.

Agrees. Nuff said.

And agreement is something rare between us. We have spoken. Make it happen.

Anyone willing to volunteer an article along this line?

I was off work ill last week and spent the entire time in bed watching the James Bond channel. It did spark the desire to write a short adventure as the ideas were flowing. I have spent this week re-reading Ninja's and Superspies.

Icefalcon · Unread post by **Icefalcon** » Sat Nov 03, 2012 7:59 pm

The Dark Elf wrote:
Icefalcon wrote:
jaymz wrote:
drewkitty ~..~ wrote:
jaymz wrote:Ninjas and Superspies needs some love. Spy Agencies. James Bondian adventure. SOMETHING.

Agrees. Nuff said.

And agreement is something rare between us. We have spoken. Make it happen.

Anyone willing to volunteer an article along this line?

I was off work ill last week and spent the entire time in bed watching the James Bond channel. It did spark the desire to write a short adventure as the ideas were flowing. I have spent this week re-reading Ninja's and Superspies.

Icefalcon · Unread post by **Icefalcon** » Sun Nov 04, 2012 1:11 pm

I would say that Ninjas and Superspies could use an update to the current time frame. It would make so many more things possible on the spy front. Just think of the difference in surveillance technology from then till now.

sirkermittsg · Unread post by **sirkermittsg** » Mon Nov 05, 2012 2:46 am

maybe it is time for me to go ahead and make my submissions.

I have to agree that a N&SS update would be awesome.

Sir Dellis · Unread post by **Sir Dellis** » Wed Nov 07, 2012 8:15 pm

PFRPG info

gaby · Unread post by **gaby** » Fri Nov 16, 2012 7:12 pm

I like PFrpg,s info.
Maybe some thing on a City.

BookWyrm · Unread post by **BookWyrm** » Fri Nov 16, 2012 8:18 pm

The Splicers data on the giant War Mounts that can be used to mobilize or evacuate a House. I forget where the original entry is here on the forums.

Also, the House Creation rules.

Icefalcon · Unread post by **Icefalcon** » Sat Nov 17, 2012 8:29 am

I would rather they hold off on Splicers material in this issue. The last two had some pretty large articles for Splicers and I would prefer they make room for something else.

drewkitty ~..~ · Wed Nov 21, 2012 4:32 pm

Icefalcon wrote:I would rather they hold off on Splicers material in this issue. The last two had some pretty large articles for Splicers and I would prefer they make room for something else.

Was about to post something much like this.

Akashic Soldier · Thu Nov 22, 2012 3:21 am

Panomas wrote:Anyone else here, want to do a shout out about things they have submitted; and are hoping make Rifter 61?

I am hoping Divine Mettle is chosen (Wayne was looking at that for #60). In it I update the R.C.C.'s/O.C.C.s in Pantheons of the Megaverse and introduce a new order of Holy Warriors that are the God's answers to Cosmo Knights.

More than that though, I am hoping to see the publication of Charm and Impress: The Key to Success as it completes the article on Mental Affinity in Rifter #60 and includes a few new skills for increasing mental attributes.

BookWyrm · Unread post by **BookWyrm** » Sat Nov 24, 2012 8:50 pm

Not to go off-topic, but does anyone know where the entry for the Giant War Mounts are? I vaguely recall a giant millipede acting as a transport for a House on the move, and my search-fu has failed me.....

Kovoston · Unread post by **Kovoston** » Fri Nov 30, 2012 9:33 pm

drewkitty ~..~ wrote:
jaymz wrote:Ninjas and Superspies needs some love. Spy Agencies. James Bondian adventure. SOMETHING.

Agrees. Nuff said.

This and we need a Bionics upgrade article...

gaby · Unread post by **gaby** » Tue Dec 04, 2012 10:04 am

Maybe a City from Timiro.

I also like to see A Palladium Fantasy,s Magic Guild from the Western Empire:Giving it a Name,the Number of Member it have,it,s Headquarters,it,s Notable Members,and a few Adventures.

Premier · Unread post by **Premier** » Mon Dec 10, 2012 4:36 am

BookWyrm wrote:Not to go off-topic, but does anyone know where the entry for the Giant War Mounts are? I vaguely recall a giant millipede acting as a transport for a House on the move, and my search-fu has failed me.....

Not sure about the House excavation War mount, but I can tell you that House generation rules have been submitted for publication for source material.

As to things that I would like to see in upcoming Rifters:

1. N & SS is a plus: i.e.: new organizations, factions and new villains NPCs that are becoming notorious anti-spies & assassins to utilize in missions
2. Always enjoyed a nice read on Rifts Dragons

BookWyrm · Unread post by **BookWyrm** » Mon Dec 10, 2012 1:23 pm

Thanks, Premier.

Icefalcon · Unread post by **Icefalcon** » Fri Dec 21, 2012 4:59 am

Panomas wrote:Last update states that the selections are finalized.....But what are they!?!-

I am burning to know myself.

The Raven · Unread post by **The Raven** » Fri Dec 21, 2012 12:26 pm

Panomas wrote:Last update states that the selections are finalized.....But what are they!?!-

I talked with Wayne and I know my submission did not make it in... So now the wait begins again.

The Dark Elf · Unread post by **The Dark Elf** » Fri Dec 21, 2012 1:58 pm

I know of one. Not by me...

Icefalcon · Unread post by **Icefalcon** » Sat Dec 22, 2012 4:41 am

Panomas wrote:After the Bomb article is one-
and should we assume Dead Reign is another?

Kevin wrote: The week has been good in many other ways. Nick Bradshaw sent a new artist our way, Tanya J. Ramsey, and she has blown us away with the quality and creativity of her work. Wow. You’ll get to see her work in The Rifter® #61 for the After the Bomb® article. And you can count on seeing a lot more of Tanya in future books. Welcome to the Palladium Family, Tanya.

The Rifter® #61 must be the venue for the ladies to shine, because Amy L. Ashbaugh knocked out a cover that kills! Literally and figuratively. I’d dare say it’s the best painting she’s done to date for anybody. Nice (if you like undead things).

I am hoping for a Dead Reign article. I am not too keen on After the Bomb myself but it makes a good switch off from all the Splicer articles recently.

The Dark Elf · Sat Dec 22, 2012 10:18 am

The ATB one was the one I knew.

It is an interesting addition to ATB and well written.

bar1scorpio · Unread post by **bar1scorpio** » Sun Jan 06, 2013 10:26 pm

Lessee, I drew three pieces. Managed to come up with two for the Charm/Impress article, one for an article on Climbing.
Onl shaded one digitally, but suffice to say they're all fairly detailed images.

The Dark Elf · Unread post by **The Dark Elf** » Mon Jan 07, 2013 4:34 pm

Quick update: Ive written the N&S adventure I was on about. Plot done. NPC's statted (but I have used 1st edition N&S, not the revised edition as I had more scope with the martial art froms). It does NOT include anything from mystic china but is both a spy (bond+mission impossible) and a martial arts action story. It has numerous vehicles chases on land sea & air and fully utilises the games potential (well, I feel it does) and it is written with scenarios that give any GM or player the freedom to take the action where they please. But - It will be months before we playtest it due to the current campaign we are in.

Damian Magecraft · Mon Jan 07, 2013 4:43 pm

gaby wrote:Maybe a City from Timiro.

PF World Book 2: Old Ones...
Cities, Towns, and Forts all based in the Timiro Kingdom. Why would we need more in the Rifter?
I would rather see some data on the Old Kingdoms if we are not going to see any books on them in the near future.

The Raven · Unread post by **The Raven** » Mon Jan 07, 2013 5:53 pm

Panomas wrote:
The Raven wrote:
Panomas wrote:Last update states that the selections are finalized.....But what are they!?!-

I talked with Wayne and I know my submission did not make it in... So now the wait begins again.

What did you write Raven?

I'm holding my card close to my vest on this. Until the article either goes in or gets rejected, I won't say much. I will give one hint: large, scaly, and potentially nasty.

Akashic Soldier · Mon Jan 07, 2013 7:34 pm

Panomas wrote:Any word if this made it?

Sorry I didnt see this. Yup. I have confirmation. Now dance with me Panomas! Dance with me into oblivion!!!! :shock:

Icefalcon · Unread post by **Icefalcon** » Tue Jan 08, 2013 1:38 am

Panomas wrote:*Shruggs* and *busts a move*

"I guess my stuff didn't make it then-beings everybody else is getting confirmations-

Yours may make the next Rifter.

Icefalcon · Unread post by **Icefalcon** » Wed Jan 09, 2013 2:32 am

Panomas wrote:
Icefalcon wrote:
Panomas wrote:*Shruggs* and *busts a move*

"I guess my stuff didn't make it then-beings everybody else is getting confirmations-

Yours may make the next Rifter.

Or the one after that-

Thanks for the positive support Ice-

Any time. I am looking forward to reading an article by you.

The Dark Elf · Unread post by **The Dark Elf** » Sun Jan 13, 2013 6:46 am

Seconded!

Icefalcon · Unread post by **Icefalcon** » Sun Jan 13, 2013 10:20 am

Unfortunately, I am only looking forward to the Phase World article and the City of Charter article. I don't begrudge anyone else but I don't play After the Bomb, Heroes Unlimited or PFRPG. I was kind of hoping for a Dead Reign article but am not too disappointed one didn't make the book. I am glad to see that Splicers was left out of this issue because I think they have been pounding it a little too hard in recent issues.

Next issue, I am hoping to see Dead Reign and Chaos Earth make it in.

Sir Dellis · Unread post by **Sir Dellis** » Mon Jan 14, 2013 9:55 pm

Icefalcon wrote:Unfortunately, I am only looking forward to the Phase World article and the City of Charter article. I don't begrudge anyone else but I don't play After the Bomb, Heroes Unlimited or PFRPG. I was kind of hoping for a Dead Reign article but am not too disappointed one didn't make the book. I am glad to see that Splicers was left out of this issue because I think they have been pounding it a little too hard in recent issues.

Next issue, I am hoping to see Dead Reign and Chaos Earth make it in.

It's hard to please everyone with Rifter content. I feel your pain with most Rifter issues but for almost opposite reasons. I don't have any interest in Dead Reign and Chaos Earth. Mutual indifference about Splicers...it doesn't look interesting to me at all.

I normally only get 2 of the 4 Rifters published in a given year because the content is for the game lines I don't play.

Warwolf · Unread post by **Warwolf** » Fri Jan 18, 2013 2:03 am

Sir Dellis wrote:It's hard to please everyone with Rifter content. I feel your pain with most Rifter issues but for almost opposite reasons. I don't have any interest in Dead Reign and Chaos Earth. Mutual indifference about Splicers...it doesn't look interesting to me at all.

I normally only get 2 of the 4 Rifters published in a given year because the content is for the game lines I don't play.

I understand those that take this position, but I also feel you guys are overlooking a critical point. No matter what setting material is written for, it can often be adapted into one or more of the other settings. Splicer material can be reused as aliens or demons in Rifts/Phaseworld/Chaos Earth, Dead Reign zombies could be part of an undead horde in the Land of the Damned, critters from Nightbane could be investigated by your BtS crew, etc. That's one of the beauties of the Megaversal system. You just gotta think outside the box a bit. :-D

Akashic Soldier · Fri Jan 18, 2013 4:56 am

Panomas wrote:Congrats to all who published something and I'm looking forward to this issue-

Thank you. :angel:

Sir Dellis · Unread post by **Sir Dellis** » Tue Jan 22, 2013 11:18 am

Warwolf wrote:
Sir Dellis wrote:It's hard to please everyone with Rifter content. I feel your pain with most Rifter issues but for almost opposite reasons. I don't have any interest in Dead Reign and Chaos Earth. Mutual indifference about Splicers...it doesn't look interesting to me at all.

I normally only get 2 of the 4 Rifters published in a given year because the content is for the game lines I don't play.

I understand those that take this position, but I also feel you guys are overlooking a critical point. No matter what setting material is written for, it can often be adapted into one or more of the other settings. Splicer material can be reused as aliens or demons in Rifts/Phaseworld/Chaos Earth, Dead Reign zombies could be part of an undead horde in the Land of the Damned, critters from Nightbane could be investigated by your BtS crew, etc. That's one of the beauties of the Megaversal system. You just gotta think outside the box a bit.

Very true and a good point, Warwolf. The material can be adapted and adapted easily to any setting. The kicker, at least for me, is a lot of the material just doesn't fit into a fantasy (PFRPG) setting. The Dead Reign stuff, yes, it does - zombie hordes ftw. A Splicer war mount running about the Eastern Territories is a bit of a stretch.

The various forms of magic (Candle magic for example) are readily usable in any setting and I have adapted tons of that over. I know personally, with no PFRPG titles having been put out in years, a Rifter issue is my outlet for brand new stuff.

Damian Magecraft · Thu Jan 24, 2013 12:32 am

Sir Dellis wrote:
Warwolf wrote:
Sir Dellis wrote:It's hard to please everyone with Rifter content. I feel your pain with most Rifter issues but for almost opposite reasons. I don't have any interest in Dead Reign and Chaos Earth. Mutual indifference about Splicers...it doesn't look interesting to me at all.

I normally only get 2 of the 4 Rifters published in a given year because the content is for the game lines I don't play.

I understand those that take this position, but I also feel you guys are overlooking a critical point. No matter what setting material is written for, it can often be adapted into one or more of the other settings. Splicer material can be reused as aliens or demons in Rifts/Phaseworld/Chaos Earth, Dead Reign zombies could be part of an undead horde in the Land of the Damned, critters from Nightbane could be investigated by your BtS crew, etc. That's one of the beauties of the Megaversal system. You just gotta think outside the box a bit.

Very true and a good point, Warwolf. The material can be adapted and adapted easily to any setting. The kicker, at least for me, is a lot of the material just doesn't fit into a fantasy (PFRPG) setting. The Dead Reign stuff, yes, it does - zombie hordes ftw. A Splicer war mount running about the Eastern Territories is a bit of a stretch.

The various forms of magic (Candle magic for example) are readily usable in any setting and I have adapted tons of that over. I know personally, with no PFRPG titles having been put out in years, a Rifter issue is my outlet for brand new stuff.

I dunno... A Splicer warmount in PF? New monster for the PCs to deal with?

Akashic Soldier · Thu Jan 24, 2013 3:51 am

Damian Magecraft wrote:I dunno... A Splicer warmount in PF? New monster for the PCs to deal with?

My players faught a Lemurian Warmount and never even realized it was a mount. They just thought it was a giant monster seal. So you know, it works.

Hendrik · Unread post by **Hendrik** » Thu Jan 24, 2013 11:14 am

Congrats to all who were published!

I am - again - so much looking forward to have the Rifter in my hands.

I agree with Warwolf and AS. I always find something useful in the Rifter, and often I go back to issues because I am sure to find something that did not so much interest me at the time but is of interest then. The Rifter is a great repository of ideas with a pretty constant, in fact IMO even improving quality level. It is also always on time.

The Dark Elf · Unread post by **The Dark Elf** » Sat Jan 26, 2013 7:14 am

The ATB animals are well written and interesting.

Soldier of Od · Sat Jan 26, 2013 8:17 am

Hendrik wrote:Congrats to all who were published!

Thanks!

Icefalcon · Unread post by **Icefalcon** » Sat Jan 26, 2013 1:09 pm

Waiting for my copy.

bar1scorpio · Unread post by **bar1scorpio** » Fri Feb 01, 2013 6:44 am

Figured, since I got my copies, I should show off one of the pics that didn't make it in... for the "Charm/Impress" article, I was listening to book 1 of the Cree Black thrillers, and was in a parapsychological mindset... so I drew something Beyond the Supernatural inspired.

"The First Rule of Parapsychology is..."

The Dark Elf · Unread post by **The Dark Elf** » Sat Feb 02, 2013 8:30 am

bar1scorpio wrote:Figured, since I got my copies, I should show off one of the pics that didn't make it in... for the "Charm/Impress" article, I was listening to book 1 of the Cree Black thrillers, and was in a parapsychological mindset... so I drew something Beyond the Supernatural inspired.

"The First Rule of Parapsychology is..."

I liked that one!

Icefalcon · Unread post by **Icefalcon** » Sat Feb 02, 2013 11:27 am

bar1scorpio wrote:Figured, since I got my copies, I should show off one of the pics that didn't make it in... for the "Charm/Impress" article, I was listening to book 1 of the Cree Black thrillers, and was in a parapsychological mindset... so I drew something Beyond the Supernatural inspired.

"The First Rule of Parapsychology is..."

Awesome picture.