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by Grey Death
Fri Oct 20, 2006 8:42 am
Forum: After the Bomb® RPG & TMNT®
Topic: The High Colonies
Replies: 7
Views: 4472

All the info you are looking for is in the book "Mutants in Orbit".
by Grey Death
Wed Oct 18, 2006 1:17 pm
Forum: Heroes Unlimited™
Topic: Mighty Morphine Power Please.
Replies: 1
Views: 521

Re: Mighty Morphine Power Please.

So like...all the RPG store are gone in my area now!...(We had 4, 2 yrs. ago) so getting my Three most wanted books (Madhaven, PU3, & Dino Swamp deuce) will have to wait a while. This year is the first year I've not been able to get Palladium books (even Rifters) In 20 yrs. I always used to go ...
by Grey Death
Tue Oct 17, 2006 7:34 am
Forum: After the Bomb® RPG & TMNT®
Topic: Slow worm?
Replies: 4
Views: 4104

Im pretty sure the slow worm stats are in Mutants in Avalon. The creatures your speaking of from mutants down under are giant earthworms. The name slow worm name is a bit of a misnomer being that it is a salamander not a worm.
by Grey Death
Thu Oct 12, 2006 2:13 pm
Forum: Heroes Unlimited™
Topic: Ever run a campaign of all super soldiers?
Replies: 15
Views: 1268

Giant powered charaters are alright for a supersoldier campaign. They just have to face a ton more faceless mooks than usual. And super powerful main villians.
by Grey Death
Thu Oct 12, 2006 8:27 am
Forum: Recon® & Recon® Modern Combat
Topic: DPRK
Replies: 1
Views: 2515

DPRK

With all the current events with North Korea. Is anyone running a Recon or other pally game (Ninjas and super spies comes to mind) in a North Korea campaign?
by Grey Death
Wed Oct 11, 2006 8:21 am
Forum: Heroes Unlimited™
Topic: Ever run a campaign of all super soldiers?
Replies: 15
Views: 1268

I've thought quite a bit about doing an all Super-soldier game, and I can think of two problems. 1: The aforementioned probability of ending up with an entire group of black clad loners with no past and no ties to anything. 2: Due to the way skills are done in HU, and the fact that there are only t...
by Grey Death
Tue Oct 10, 2006 3:38 pm
Forum: Systems Failure™
Topic: Slither
Replies: 18
Views: 13722

It is a original (I think) Sort of. It rips off (some might consider it paying homage to) a ton of material from Night of the creeps (1986). Zombies, slugs, and ect. But it also rips off Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956), Night of the Living Dead (1968), Shivers (1975), The Blob (1958/88 ), and...
by Grey Death
Tue Oct 03, 2006 4:12 pm
Forum: Recon® & Recon® Modern Combat
Topic: Favorite Grenade Launcher.
Replies: 24
Views: 16082

Grey, somewhere between that and a 10 guage shotgun (20 x 75 mm or abouts) That would sound about right. I'm curious about the ammunition. Does any one know what the blast radius on the HE and/or the HE-I? They mention in the article that it would be useful for attacking unarmored and lightly armor...
by Grey Death
Tue Oct 03, 2006 11:11 am
Forum: Recon® & Recon® Modern Combat
Topic: Favorite Grenade Launcher.
Replies: 24
Views: 16082

Interesting item. I bet that recoil is like 3" mag 12gauge. But thats pure conjecture on my part. The set up of the grip looks strange. It doesnt look to be very comfortable or stabile. I like the round though. Sounds like a poor mans XM-25, XM-29.
by Grey Death
Mon Oct 02, 2006 2:42 pm
Forum: Recon® & Recon® Modern Combat
Topic: Hind Helicopter?
Replies: 10
Views: 7970

It would seem to me that it should have more SDC than a cobra. Being larger and more robust. More armor too. If I remember correctly it can withstand 20mm cannon fire. (I could be wrong on that so dont quote me)But AR is one of those iffy things you would have to use your own personal judgement on. ...
by Grey Death
Mon Oct 02, 2006 1:56 pm
Forum: After the Bomb® RPG & TMNT®
Topic: Slow worm?
Replies: 4
Views: 4104

Its been a long time since I've read Mutants in Avalon. But isn't more like a constriction power like a snake as apposed to a high metabolism? I remeber the slow worm being a salamander of some sort.
by Grey Death
Thu Sep 28, 2006 6:50 am
Forum: Recon® & Recon® Modern Combat
Topic: F-14 Retired
Replies: 10
Views: 7164

I wasn't able to read the story. The usatoday end was dead. But what are they replacing it with?
by Grey Death
Fri Sep 22, 2006 3:26 pm
Forum: Recon® & Recon® Modern Combat
Topic: Favorite Grenade Launcher.
Replies: 24
Views: 16082

A little off topic. Do any modern armies use rifle grenades that slip over the end of a rifles barrel? I could see advantages and disadvantages. Just a thought.
by Grey Death
Thu Sep 21, 2006 7:03 am
Forum: After the Bomb® RPG & TMNT®
Topic: Mutants of New Sun
Replies: 25
Views: 10163

Very nice. Thank you for posting that. I have use for many of your listings in my game. :D
by Grey Death
Tue Sep 19, 2006 10:30 am
Forum: After the Bomb® RPG & TMNT®
Topic: Inspiration
Replies: 14
Views: 6917

I've been compareing the raccoon dog to other canines. It would seem to me that it would be close to a coyote in size. But with a shorter height. So I am thinking of useing that but assigning a biuld of short. What do you all think?
by Grey Death
Tue Sep 19, 2006 8:12 am
Forum: After the Bomb® RPG & TMNT®
Topic: Inspiration
Replies: 14
Views: 6917

This has been inspirational for me. I'm working on a Fuedal Japan campaign with mutant animals. Speaking of which does any one have stats for a Raccoon dog? Their actually a little shorter in length and height than a red fox but they weigh more. I was thinking about useing a red fox stats but use t...
by Grey Death
Tue Sep 19, 2006 7:32 am
Forum: Recon® & Recon® Modern Combat
Topic: Favorite Grenade Launcher.
Replies: 24
Views: 16082

Either the HK GMG, or the Mk19. Why? Their belt fed. Do I really need to say more? On a more serious note I would go with the M-203 or the HK79. But I would lean towards the 203 more. I like the fact that the 79s has a hinged breach (as opposed to the sliding style on the 203) that allows a larger r...
by Grey Death
Tue Sep 19, 2006 7:24 am
Forum: Recon® & Recon® Modern Combat
Topic: Favorite Rocket Launcher
Replies: 2
Views: 3146

I like the Carl-Gustaf m/86-M3 recoiless rifle. A good quality peice of hardware. It has excellent long range thanks to rocket assist rounds. And can pentrate 500mm of armor behind ERA protection. On the down side its heavier than an RPG-7. I also like the AT4. Better armor penetration than the M-72...
by Grey Death
Mon Sep 18, 2006 3:38 pm
Forum: After the Bomb® RPG & TMNT®
Topic: Inspiration
Replies: 14
Views: 6917

This has been inspirational for me. I'm working on a Fuedal Japan campaign with mutant animals. Speaking of which does any one have stats for a Raccoon dog? Their actually a little shorter in length and height than a red fox but they weigh more. I was thinking about useing a red fox stats but use th...
by Grey Death
Wed Sep 13, 2006 3:25 pm
Forum: Recon® & Recon® Modern Combat
Topic: Favorite Machine Gun
Replies: 11
Views: 10538

What are we basing "favorites" on? How can you like a weapon you have never handled? Not to speak for anyone else. But a lot of people that post here seem to have hands on experience. Military or other wise. To me personally its an acedemic question. Like when I speak about the HK21. I th...
by Grey Death
Wed Sep 13, 2006 2:51 pm
Forum: Recon® & Recon® Modern Combat
Topic: Favorite Sub-Machinegun
Replies: 9
Views: 7376

An intermediate round would be 5.56x45mm or 5.45X39mm. I believe he has included the Battle Rifles with his straight rifle listing. I think the title of battle rifle when talking about the M-14,G3,FN FAL, and ect. Is a correct classification.
by Grey Death
Wed Sep 13, 2006 11:18 am
Forum: Recon® & Recon® Modern Combat
Topic: Favorite Machine Gun
Replies: 11
Views: 10538

What are we basing "favorites" on? How can you like a weapon you have never handled? Not to speak for anyone else. But a lot of people that post here seem to have hands on experience. Military or other wise. To me personally its an acedemic question. Like when I speak about the HK21. I th...
by Grey Death
Wed Sep 13, 2006 7:25 am
Forum: Recon® & Recon® Modern Combat
Topic: Favorite Sub-Machinegun
Replies: 9
Views: 7376

I find the M4 a very interesting gun. Here's a question or you all, where do you draw the line between a carbine, a submachinegun and a rifle? I like the M4 as well. I have no idea as to the validity of this, but rumor had it while I was in the Corps that one of the primary reasons it wasn't replac...
by Grey Death
Tue Sep 12, 2006 1:27 pm
Forum: Recon® & Recon® Modern Combat
Topic: Favorite Sub-Machinegun
Replies: 9
Views: 7376

I forgot about the Bizon. Neat little unit. The negative (so to speak) Kalashnikov features don't bother me as much. But I'm kind of an AK fan. So I'm probably a little biased.
by Grey Death
Tue Sep 12, 2006 7:22 am
Forum: Recon® & Recon® Modern Combat
Topic: Favorite Sub-Machinegun
Replies: 9
Views: 7376

I agree with GhostKnight and Rockwolf66. The Uzi is a great firearm all round hands down. The MP5 a close second. An SMG that has caught my interest is the Ruger MP9. Which the basic design was from the designer of the Uzi Uziel Gal. I've seen the ruger described as an improved Uzi. Does anyone have...
by Grey Death
Fri Sep 08, 2006 10:09 am
Forum: Recon® & Recon® Modern Combat
Topic: Favorite Machine Gun
Replies: 11
Views: 10538

Favorite Machine Gun

Whats your favorite machine gun? I personally think the greatest MG ever created is the Browning M2HB. Reliability, long range , and heavy firepower. What else can you want? For a squad automatic MG. I think I would go with the HK21. For these reasons. If your Squad is fielding G3's (I'm also a prop...
by Grey Death
Tue Sep 05, 2006 3:48 pm
Forum: Heroes Unlimited™
Topic: Need help for a character idea.
Replies: 7
Views: 1045

Well with those limitations the first thing that springs to mind is a psychic detective. A very noir gumshoe with a couple of abilities like telepathy. Or a mob button man (hitman) with some sort of sixth sense, danger sense. Disgraced prize fighter with armored skin. A fem fatale with mind control ...
by Grey Death
Tue Aug 29, 2006 8:22 am
Forum: Recon® & Recon® Modern Combat
Topic: Favorite Shotgun
Replies: 8
Views: 10106

I know that by honestly answering this question I will draw fire from the bigger is better crowd but here it is. For home defense I use a Mossberg 500 pump action .410 The Sellier and Bellot 3" shells hold five 00 pellets and the improved cylinder bore choke holds them to about and inch out to...
by Grey Death
Mon Aug 28, 2006 2:12 pm
Forum: Recon® & Recon® Modern Combat
Topic: Ummm.... self defense weapons.
Replies: 20
Views: 15009

Wow. I've never carried a non-lethal defensive weapon. If I was in law enforcement, I would definitely go with the PR-24. I like the idea of brass knuckles. But they are way illegal in this state. You know what melee weapon you dont hear about any more. The black jack. There probably illegal here to...
by Grey Death
Mon Aug 28, 2006 6:59 am
Forum: Recon® & Recon® Modern Combat
Topic: Favorite Shotgun
Replies: 8
Views: 10106

Remmington 870 in 12gauge. I personally think that it is the classic american shotgun. I find it reliable and easy to handle. But I suppose that could be said of most pump shotguns. I keep mine loaded with 12gauge 3 inch 00 buck shells. For those unexpected visitors.
by Grey Death
Tue Aug 22, 2006 6:59 am
Forum: Recon® & Recon® Modern Combat
Topic: Favorite Rifle
Replies: 74
Views: 61746

After a lot of consideration, I'm in the process of purchasing my "homeland defense" rifle now. I decided upon a 16" Saiga AK chambered for .308. I wanted something compact given my urban environment, but I also wanted the ability to reach out if necessary as well as be effective aga...
by Grey Death
Fri Aug 18, 2006 5:20 pm
Forum: Recon® & Recon® Modern Combat
Topic: Rubber Bullets
Replies: 5
Views: 5336

Re: Rubber Bullets

Also plastic, wood, and wax rounds. How easy are they to get? Dont know never tried to get them as a civilian. I would think law enforcement, military would order them right from the manufacturer. How effective are they? They can be very effective. High velocity (relativly speaking) rounds that don...
by Grey Death
Fri Aug 18, 2006 4:43 pm
Forum: Heroes Unlimited™
Topic: First Time Heroes Player
Replies: 2
Views: 446

The character doesn't have to be a punisher/team7/bullseye type character either. A hardware weapons expert I created was a vigilant style character. But he dressed in English Victoria style clothes. He carried super heavilly modified Colt Walker pistols with different kinds of ammo, in a cowboy sty...
by Grey Death
Fri Aug 18, 2006 11:30 am
Forum: Heroes Unlimited™
Topic: GM's Killer
Replies: 18
Views: 2031

I think there has been a miss calculation with the damage. One the players in my game has a power enchanted axe. His character if only doing a normal attack. As opposed to a pulled or all out. He does 5d6+2d4x10+45. He averages about a 100 points of damage per strike. Which is still a lot . (but tha...
by Grey Death
Fri Aug 18, 2006 10:52 am
Forum: Recon® & Recon® Modern Combat
Topic: Mercury Rounds
Replies: 17
Views: 12343

Rereading this post about shotshells makes me think a of a relativly new firearm from Winchester. Its call the Winchester 9410. Its winchesters classic model 94 lever action rifle chambered for .410 shotgun shells. I though it looked like it would be hell on wheels for small game gun. It might be ok...
by Grey Death
Wed Aug 16, 2006 1:56 pm
Forum: Palladium Open House
Topic: Small Round Fruit
Replies: 0
Views: 1763

Kevin said For those of you who don't know about the Palladium Open House (May 4,5, 6, 2007), it is 3-days of gaming. Not just any kind of gaming, but EVERY Palladium RPG with many run by the very men and women created the game or write sourcebooks for them. That includes folks like Kevin Siembieda...
by Grey Death
Wed Aug 16, 2006 7:26 am
Forum: Palladium Open House
Topic: Open House/ Palladia-Con 2007
Replies: 19
Views: 13657

No eternal HU game? :D
by Grey Death
Wed Aug 16, 2006 7:20 am
Forum: After the Bomb® RPG & TMNT®
Topic: Hey Erick
Replies: 17
Views: 11650

I havent read the Eastman / Laird turtle comics. So I may be off base with this. But did Raph lose his eye after this road hogs comics was drawn?
by Grey Death
Tue Aug 15, 2006 2:26 pm
Forum: After the Bomb® RPG & TMNT®
Topic: So you own the book, but do you play it?
Replies: 14
Views: 9470

I own all the books. I haven't run a TMNT campaign since 89,90. The last AtB game I ran was a year, year and a half ago. My groups been focused on an HU campaign for the last 4-6 months.
by Grey Death
Tue Aug 15, 2006 1:56 pm
Forum: Heroes Unlimited™
Topic: Lemuria Attacks! (the Ameriforce campaign, pt 3)
Replies: 28
Views: 8453

Wow! :shock: Japan is now occupied. China has no governing body. Some world shaking stuff. Thats some Big Time heroing. Keep it up :ok:
by Grey Death
Tue Aug 15, 2006 7:02 am
Forum: After the Bomb® RPG & TMNT®
Topic: Thoughts About Dolphin Free States
Replies: 9
Views: 4331

civ·i·li·za·tion ( P ) Pronunciation Key (sv-l-zshn) n. 1. An advanced state of intellectual, cultural, and material development in human society, marked by progress in the arts and sciences, the extensive use of record-keeping, including writing, and the appearance of complex political and social i...
by Grey Death
Mon Aug 14, 2006 2:48 pm
Forum: After the Bomb® RPG & TMNT®
Topic: Thoughts About Dolphin Free States
Replies: 9
Views: 4331

Who says an advanced society involves computers and electricity. Take the romans for instance. They were pretty barbaric compared to now. Yet they had hot and cold running water in homes. Some cities even had toliets in the homes and sewers systems. No to mention aquaducts bringing in water to the c...
by Grey Death
Mon Aug 14, 2006 7:08 am
Forum: Recon® & Recon® Modern Combat
Topic: Mercury Rounds
Replies: 17
Views: 12343

Basically a mercury round would have all the disadvantages of the Glaser, but none of the advantages. it's funny I found an honestly good use for Glaser rounds the other week. Shooting the 2 1/2 foot long rattlesnake that is eyeing your boots like it wants a taste. 9mm Hardball is not the sort of a...
by Grey Death
Fri Aug 11, 2006 1:45 pm
Forum: After the Bomb® RPG & TMNT®
Topic: Characters with Advanced Sight & Near Sighted
Replies: 4
Views: 3120

Re: Characters with Advanced Sight & Near Sighted

Rali wrote:Should I handle Near Sighted as normal and double his "Range of Clarity" and "Maximum Range"?


If your going to let him keep this combo then yes I would go with what you have.
by Grey Death
Fri Aug 11, 2006 1:41 pm
Forum: After the Bomb® RPG & TMNT®
Topic: New Chimaera
Replies: 4
Views: 2983

Every purebred in the book, including throwbacks and chimeras, has set human features that cannot be changed. I believe that this was intentional and should be applied to every purebred that we, the fans, create. Gotta agree with Silverbow. Chimera, throwbacks and purebreds should all have set Feat...
by Grey Death
Thu Aug 10, 2006 9:00 am
Forum: Heroes Unlimited™
Topic: What's going on in my game
Replies: 5
Views: 937

I had started (but did not get to finish ) a campaign. That had alien agents selling a new drug. It was highly addictive and made people very docile. They were doing this this to make it easier to invade and take over. The intent was for the players to foil a large scale invasion. I'm running a more...
by Grey Death
Tue Aug 08, 2006 4:37 pm
Forum: Recon® & Recon® Modern Combat
Topic: Mercury Rounds
Replies: 17
Views: 12343

lather wrote:I agree with Jefffar; no matter what, the pay off does not seem worth the effort.


I totally agree. It has the potential to do massive shock damage over a large area. But has about zero pentration. Besides its a lot of work for only a so-so result.
by Grey Death
Tue Aug 08, 2006 3:29 pm
Forum: Recon® & Recon® Modern Combat
Topic: Mercury Rounds
Replies: 17
Views: 12343

It needs to be sealed with wax or something similar.
by Grey Death
Thu Aug 03, 2006 12:52 pm
Forum: Recon® & Recon® Modern Combat
Topic: FN PS90
Replies: 10
Views: 7443

By Colt 9mm, are you referring to the Colt Model 635? If so thats to bad. They would have been better off staying with the Uzi. If something aint broke dont fix it. Of course I do find the Ruger MP9 interesting. It was designed by Uziel Gal. Its supposed to be a improved Uzi.
by Grey Death
Fri Jul 28, 2006 2:28 pm
Forum: Recon® & Recon® Modern Combat
Topic: Favorite Pistol
Replies: 55
Views: 49557

Favorite Pistol

Since the Rifle worked out so well. What is your favorite pistol? I'll start. My favorite combat pistol is the Colt M1911. It doesnt hold as many rounds as a lot of others. But I find it reliable, accurate, with enough power to get the job done. As non combat pistols go. My favorite is my Ruger Supe...

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