1. If I had art work I wanted to submit; would it be worth it (I mean would anyone care) and two how would I go about doing that if you did care?
Answer: The Artists guideline for freelance submissions can be found on the web site
2. I would also like to ask about writing/drawing for the Rifter and various. Is there a minimum of age for these? (I'm 16- too young?) Can art samples be sent via E-mail or must they be sent hard copy as per writing? Is there a preference for mediums/size/materials of the work and also the content? Limitations?
Answer: 16 isn't too young as long as your parents/guardians are willing to sign a contract for/with you. For the rest please see the artist/writer guidelines on the page for the more current info.
3. Where can I find/get my grubby paws on the Robotech Videos? I have a few of them (Four or five) but I would like to eventually have them all. There used to be an order form in the back of one of your RPG books. I think that it was the Sentinels book. Can I still order them from you?
Answer: We haven't had the video license for a long time. They are currently coming out on DVD you should check Robotech.com for more info.
4. I needed to find out where and how to send a change of address for my subscription to the RIFTER.
Answer: Just let us know at the order desk.
5. Is there any way to get copies of the books titles The Journey (Cat No. 402) and Homeworld (Cat No. 403) and, if possible Mechanoid Invasion. I have a used copy of The Mechanoids (copyright 1985) and would like to get copies of the other books.
Answer: There are no more copies available. They have been reprinted as The Mechanoids Invasion Trilogy (PAL 400).
6. Will Palladium Books have anymore relations with Myridon Press? Are there going to be any supplements for Manhunter? I think that Manhunter is a good sourcebook. It's spaceship design section is a very nice addition. Also did they do anything else for Rifts?
Answer: Nope that relationship is at an end and Myridon Press is no longer in business. They only did the one book for Rifts.
7. I have a question, is the coalition dog boy pack T-shirt the only RIFTS T-shirt out? If it is another good design would be the picture of the two battling robots which was in the original RIFTS, Triax, and in you magazine and comic book ad. Keep up the fantastic work!
Answer: Palladium has five T-shirts available: the Red Borg (cat.#800TS), the Ley Line Walker (cat.#801TS), the CS Dog Pack (cat.#803TS), the RIFTS Logo (cat.#804TS), and the Coalition X-Mas (cat.#807TS).
8. I've hear Nightbane called Nightspawn what's up with that
Answer: Nightspawn was the original name for Nightbane.
9. Is there any job openings in the Oregon area?
Answer: Sorry we don't have any branches in Oregon.
10. Some time back there was a plan in motion by Palladium to do a RPG for Marvel. Was this using the normal Palladium system?
Answer: Since the Marvel deal never occurred, we are not at liberty to comment on how the game might have turned out.
11. How can I get a copy of Rifts Manhunter, do you guys still have it in stock?
Answer: Manhunter is no longer being produced, and Palladium terminated the license with the company that produced it, meaning it is no longer available. However you might be able to pick up a copy through a on-line auction or a second hand book store.
12. Why change the cover on Africa? I mean the original cover was still cool, don't get me wrong, I am tempted to go out and buy Africa again just for the cover. The cover change thing has just been bugging me a little
Answer: The new cover captures the feel a lot more closely than the old cover. And if you had a early printing of Africa with the missing text, the new cover has the missing text in it.
13. I have made a simple program for character generation and random encounters, (based on area) and also random treasure. Is it ok for me to keep this program or not?
Answer: Yes, but you cannot distribute this program.
14. What is the best IRC address to talk about/play rifts? are there any pre-set AOL chat rooms that I could play in?
Answer: I do not know about AOL, but Palladium does have monthly chats on their web page. To play there are gaming rooms set up on the Palladium web page. The AOL chats are not held anymore since Maryann no longer has an AOL account.
15. What is the status of [insert name] book and when do you plan to publish it?
Answer: Below is a list by book.
RECON Modern Combat RPG
This project has been picked up by Maryann Siembieda and will hopefully see print in 2002.
Rifts Japan 2
Still may see print, no author at the moment.
PFRPG: Wolfen Wars
Kevin's writing it for sometime next year.
Rifts Australia 2: Mystic Australia
Rifts Australia 3: Dreamtime
Both manuscripts are in and will be going into production early next year.
Delphineous's Guide to the Megaverse
Rifts Scotland
Both on the schedule for early next year. Hopefully Chris Jones (Rifts Scotland) will be doing more for us in the future also.
Rifts Cyber-Knights
Is out as book 4 of the Siege on Tolkeen series.
Rifts Dimension Book: The Grand Paladins
Writer never finished the manuscript.
Ninjas & Superspies: Mystic China Sourcebook
Erick never finished it but a new writer has picked up the ball and hopefully will have it finished for next year along with at least one other N&S book.
Fantasy Role-Playing Gamer's Bible
We canned this long ago, I think Gold Rush Games has picked it up.
Rifts miniatures combat game
License Terminated due to lack of production.
Heroes Unlimited: Hardware Unlimited
The writer was just contacted and hopefully this will be able to come out mid next year sometime. The artwork for this type of book always takes a while though, so it will probably be around August.
Heroes Unlimited: The Nursery
We've had a number of writers working on this one, with any luck it will come together sometime next year.
Rifts Zulu Nation
The rewrite of this one has come in and hopefully will be closer to what we want and will see print late next year.
Rifts Black Market
No definite date for this one, but it is still in the kettle.
Rifts: "Zeleznik Special Project"
John has a couple of projects he wants to do, hopefully he'll find the time to do them soon. We may do another Zeleznik portfolio next year sometime.
PFRPG: Old Kingdom Lowlands & Mountains
After much delay, these two will be out sometime (hopefully early) next year.
16. I was wondering who researches and answers these questions?
Answer: Well I myself (Rodney Stott), have been Playing Palladium based RPG's since 1984. I have written several articles for the Rifter. Assisting me is Shawn Merrow, another long term Palladium Player. He has also written several Rifter Articles. Of course we consult Maryann Siembieda and the gang at Palladium, Bill Coffin etc for assistance with the really tough questions. And of course, we discuss things among other Gamers, both in person and over the internet.
17. Are there plans in the pipeline for other Macross 2 sourcebooks? I would find a sourcebook for Australia quite interesting.
Answer: There are no current plans to produce more Macross 2 books as we no longer have the license.
18. We can convert AD&D spells into PFRPG spell rules (Duration, Strength, Components etc) but can not figure-out how to do the PPE costs Was wondering if you or Kevin could give suggestions or (if it isn't giving away company secrets), the formula or way you guys decided on PPE costs.
Answer: Sorry, but it would not be appropriate for us convert another game company's ideas. However, if you wish to do so for your own campaign, just take the spells common to both systems (i.e. Fireball, Lightning bolt, Invisibility, etc.) and use the P.P.E. from the Palladium RPG. On other spells, just extrapolate where necessary from similar existing spells. Through the Glass Darkly provides guidelines for spell creation so it may be able to help you.
19. Is it possible to order back issues of any of the Rifters?
Answer: Yes, they are all in stock.
20. Will there be a "Modern weapons and Armor Sourcebook" for Rifts? I remember seeing something about The Black Market but I was wondering what else will this book carry.
Answer: The closest there is to this is the Rifts GM Guide which reprints the weapon and armor stats from most of the Rifts books.
21. Is there any way I can order a copy of the first edition of the fantasy RPG? I have misplaced/lost my copy and would dearly love to replace it.
Answer: Sorry, its no longer available. There are online stores that have them. You should be able to find one through a search engine. Or hunt thorugh second hand book and game stores in your local area. They may have old copies of 1st edition.
22. I ordered a Crimson Edition book the first day it was posted on the site. Does that mean I get number 1? Also, is one of the full color interior art pieces gonna be a map finally? The only one out there now is the one at my site I scanned from 1st edition Monsters & Animals.
Answer: Nope, that's reserved for us:). There aren't going to be any full color pieces in the book, there will however been a new double page illo done specifically for this book.
23. A while ago I heard rumors that Palladium Books was negotiating with various companies over the rights to a Rifts computer game. Was this true? And if so has there been any progress. This would be a game that I would buy almost immediately.
Answer: Sorry, the last try fell through and have no idea when if ever it will happen.
24. Just out of curiosity sake, are they're any plans for a New York area sourcebook? I can't see why no one would pay attention to NYC. It must be a mother lode of artifacts and pre-rifts knowledge.
Answer: Information about Manhattan is earmarked as a future project. However, we have so many prior commitments that it may be some time before such information finally sees print.
25. I'm not sure this is the right form for this question but here goes anyway. The Adobe character sheets and experience sheets on this website, is it possible to get a copy of those to where I can actually type into the boxes? I only have Adobe Reader 5.0 so I'm not sure if the forms are already in a format to where people can type or if you have to change them. I know I can type in some forms off of the web, but not yours. The one in particular that I want is the one with the 18 boxes for NPCs, the Gamemaster Experience Log 2 I think is the name.
Answer: Sorry, they were just done as plain files with no form options. I don't know of any plans to redo them with the form feature.
26. I was wondering if I wrote a story dealing with Rifts and characters and the such if I could send it in and have it published by palladium books?
Answer: You would probably have a better chance of it appearing in The Rifter. We aren't really looking for novel submissions right now.
27. I was just wondering if Palladium has any plans for the "Phase World" dimension book. I am wondering because I have written several ideas for that series. In GM a few adventures in that setting, my group and I found some contradictions in parts of the two books, and many voids in world information, for example: the construction of spaceships.
Answer: Future Phase World supplements are slated, beginning with Phaseworld Sourcebook 2: The Anvil Galaxy.
28. Why did you stop doing books on North America and started on other world books.
Answer: We left Rifts North America in favor of other places in response to feedback from our gamers. We'll be getting back there soon though.
The year 2000 will see the release of Quebec, and the Seige on Tolkeen which will provide a greater focus back on North America.
29. Will you be making a book for the Macross Movie: Do you remember love? I know there wouldn't be that much new stuff but if you could please try.
Answer: No, we do not have the license for that property.
30. Is there ever going to be an in-depth supplement on Lazlo and New Lazlo?
Answer: Yes, Kevin plans on going into depth on Lazlo and New Lazlo.
31. You're doing a great job, but I'm curious: Will you be doing a second edition of Rifts? A bunch of the original material and rules have been changed, isn't it time for an updated release?
Answer: There are no plans at the present to do a 2nd edition of Rifts.
32. Are there plans to write a second conversion book? With all the new powers in HU2 there is a need for a new list of powers and how they convert to a mega-damage setting. BTW the rules for conversion in the back of Skraypers contradicts some of the info given in Conversion book 1 on some of the powers. Which version is correct? :
Answer: The first conversion book is out of print to be revised but there no plans at this time to do a new conversion book.
33. Are there any plans to make a second edition ninjas and superspies?
Answer: Not at the present time but this may occur at some later date.
34. I was just curious as to whether the idea of a rifts wargames has ever been entered into. Although there are a large number of wargames currently on the market, one involving rifts which would possess such a detailed background due to the RPG would surely sell well.
Answer: There was a project by Agents of Gaming but that has been canceled.
35. Wormwood was great but lacked certain details. I'd a 2nd edition or source book with info on how much mdc humans get. I'd also like more world info, occ's and just plain more!
Answer: Normal inhabitants of Wormwood get MDC equal to their P.E. attribute plus 1D6 per level. We are considering a Wormwood supplement as a future project but this is on the back burner for now as we have too many other projects already committed to.
36. I have wondered if there were any Rifts comics in the making now or in the future, as I love the stories, characters and artwork in the rifts role-playing books, especially revolving around the coalition and NGR theme
Answer: There is know a series by Ramon Perez set in Lone Star in the Rifters starting with issue six.
37. Other than the older Battle Tech Miniatures by Fasa and Ral Partha, Which are no longer in production. Do you sell plastic or metal or even cardboard cut outs of The Robotech Mecha?? If you Do I would like to know how to order them or if you don't do you know a company that would?
Answer: The only miniatures that we currently sell are the pewter Rifts miniatures. We do not know of anyone that sells Robotech minis.
38. Where is Rifts Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland. There is a whole runic magic system and Viking mythology connected to this region that could be used really well in rifts. More stone master magic? Herbal Juicers?
Answer: Rifts: Scandinavia is ultimately earmarked as a future project. For the meantime, GM's are free to treat these areas as they wish for their individual campaigns.
39. Are there any plans for a second edition of Palladium RPG books 4-7? I know that 2 and 3 were updated for the second edition.
Answer: The Northern Wilderness books are being combined by Bill Coffin. The other two will eventually be converted to second edition but no date has been set.
40. Is there a source book for Skraypers in the works because the Tarlok only have fighters, so I was wondering if the source book would include larger space fairing vessels.
Answer: There are no current plans for a Skraypers sourcebook. This is something that we may consider as a future project but right now we have too many other commitments that take priority.
41. What's happening with the Nightbane RPG? Did you will continue to product some books for the series?
Answer: More Nightbane supplements are in the planning stages. Its just been hard to find writers who want to write books for Nightbane.
42. I would really like to see some more material about the CAN Republic in Rifts. Do you have anything planned for that?
Answer: I am not to sure if there will be more on the CAN Republic, but in the Rifter #4 Archie 3 is using a CAN Republic Satellite. Also see Rifts Aftermath for additional information in space.
43. Are There Any Plans To Do An Actual "Tristine Chronicles" Book For The Palladium RPG?
Answer: There are no plans at the moment I believe to do a Tristine Chronicles book
44. I would like to know if there is a gm screen for Rifts or Palladium 2nd edition.
Answer: A GM Shield exists for Rifts and can be found in the GM Shield and adventures pack but its currently out of print. There was a GM shield for Palladium 1st Edition but there has never been one for 2nd edition.
45. Are there any plans for any sourcebooks for systems failure and if so will there be a character sheet in it
Answer: There are some plans, but they are tentative at the moment. There is a character sheet for System Failure up on the webpage in the cutting room floor section.
46. Is it possible to get a list of changes to Revised Aliens Unlimited so those of us who own the original version don't have to go purchase it? Maybe like an Errata Sheet or something?
Answer: The changes in there are small, but numerous. You do not need the new version of the book if you do not want to purchase it. The most common change was adding P.P.E. etc.
47. In the book Adventures in the Northern Wilderness, on page 65 it mentions the head of a White Dragon. I haven't been able to find any information in my books on White Dragons. If there is any info (stats, hit points, abilities, etc.) on the white dragon could send it to me or the name of the book that has it, if there is one?
Answer: Ice Dragons are sometimes called White Dragons.
48. As for rune weapons, was the info for greater and greatest rune weapons left out of High Seas? Many other books makes reference to High Seas for the info. Where can I get the info?
Answer: Rifts Atlantis has a large section on rune weapons there is also info in the Rifts GM Magic Guide.
49. What happened to the skill of fencing?
Answer: It is now W.P. Sword.
50. My question is what are the experience points needed for the level advancement for all the hackers in Rifter #2
Answer:
Atorian Digital Security Specialist
Struthio Computer Master
- Alien category Heroes Unlimited
D-Bee Computer Empath
- Operator
Coalition Digital Reaper
- CS Technical Officer
Bionic Hacker
- Bionic Category Heroes Unlimited
Cyber Detective
- HU Special training (Super Sleuth)
Traditional Hacker
- Ex Government Agent
Net Demon
- Nightbane
Digital God
- HU Robot Category
Cybermancer
- Sorcerer
51. In the Macross II RPG book... they're no percentage for the skill Journalism...
Answer: Use the writing skill % for the journalism skill.
52. Is there anything significant (or even different from real life) about Antarctica in Rifts? If so, is there information about it anywhere?
Answer: There are plans for Antarctica, but no date has been set for a book covering it.
53. I have a pretty basic question that for some reason I can't seem to find in the books.. probably not looking in the right places. Anyway, when did the Apocalypse happen and how many years has it been since then?
Answer: The cataclysm occurred in 2098 (December 22), and it is approximately 300 years since then. 101 PA is the year 2387.
54. The town of Roswell, NM is marked on the regional maps on pages 7 and 14 of Rifts World Book 13, Lone Star. It obviously sits on a ley line, but no other information is provided. Do the authors have anything in mind for the Roswell of Rifts Earth? CS base, alien presence, dimensional anomalies or otherwise?
Answer: There are no plans at this time but something may apprear in a future book.
55. Why is there a Hellfire gun and a Hellfire robot?
Answer: The IAR-5's official designation is the Hellfire, while the rifle is nicknamed the Hellfire because of damage dealing capacity and being a plasma weapon.
56. I recently bought RIFTS World Books 12 & 16; Psyscape & Fed. of Magic. Being from Chillicothe, I was curious as to how you got all the information you did on southern Ohio.
Answer: Through research and extrapolation.
57. I've been considering using the traveling circus idea from the Vampire Kingdoms book in a Phase World setting. Are there any special conversions I should use? Should I give the players their own starship for the traveling show?
Answer: No, real special needs should be required. A high point cost for space craft should be assumed, otherwise they would be restricted to a single planet, or booking transport on commercial transports.
58. In HU2 it gives as one of the skill programs the high school grad can get "rogue" this program is not in the book. what is it?
Answer: It is the professional Thief Program
59. Does Palladium have any plans for more Robotech books in the future? I would think that lots of other people who grew up with the show and RPG would buy them, and so would teens like me who just saw the show for the first time earlier this year.
Answer: We have let the license expire at the current time. If Harmony Gold does bring out a new series (Robotech 3000) like they plan we will look into picking up the license.
60. When an O.C.C. says "weapon of choice" does that mean anything literally or just stuff that that OCC would have access to?
Answer: It is what they should have access to within reason and GM permission, so a Neo-Human from SA 2 in SA, probably will not be able to select any North American, or European, and Japanese weapon.
61. I'm currently reading Deceptions Web (great book) what I was wondering is if you have stats on Sinclair Van De Graf's TW Creations?
Answer: Not official stats, however, they could easily be created using the rules from Rifter #3 (unofficial TW Item creation guidelines).
62. Finally, how many carats are there in a small gemstone? And how many in a large gemstone?
Answer: Generally up to 20 carats is considered a small gemstone and over 20 carats are large gemstones
63. Please I can't find a SDC armor list for Rifts what book are they in?
Answer: We do not have SDC armor listed in Rifts (because it is such a mega-damage environment). For SDC armor, use those listed in Heroes Unlimited, Ninjas & Superspies, or Nightbane and transpose them into Rifts terms (i.e. credit cost, etc.).
64. Just who are the Molock Enforcers (Section on Naruni)?
Answer: They have not been covered yet but may appear in future books.
65. Palladium Fantasy Adventure on the High Seas, 2nd Edition: Where's the Juggling proficiency?
Answer: The Juggling skill is listed in the Palladium Fantasy main book, page 56 and is a physical skill
66. Recently I came off of active duty in the army, and as such am getting back into your most excellant games. Anyway, I noticed in the original conversion book gnomes and troglodytes (sp?) were ommitted. Are there stats elsewhere?
Answer: Yes, their stats are available in Palladium Fantasy 2nd edition, and can easily be converted to Rifts.
67. In the Rifts:Lone Star book, there is a table of optional traits, can human characters from other systems, such as Palladium roll on this table and if so, can non-humans, such as elves, dwarves, changelings etc roll on it as well?
Answer: Yes, you can use that table in other systems. For other races, you may allow rolls on the table, but since many of them get natural abilities which humans don't, you might either disallow rolls on the table for that race, or give a penalty to the roll.
68. What exactly can I do as a GM? Can I make up weapons, settings, different planets, different dimensions, and/or different CCs than the ones in the books in order to fit certain campaigns or make things more exciting?
Answer: As Gm, you can do anything you want in your games, from creating new material, worlds dimensions, new magic, new character classes, and even restrict and alter the game rules how you see fit. The most important thing though is having fun, both the Gm and all the players.
69. On page 98 of the Japan book it talks about the cloned bodies, so It would be possible to live forever if you keep changing into a new cloned body once it get old or hurt, just simply remove the brain and put mine in. Would that work?
Answer: That is not possible, several extensions could be made like that, but brain degeneration would still occur.
70. What is the creature depicted in the picture on page 94 of Rifts: Undersea? Is it an Amphib or (better still) a Lemurian?
Answer: Probably an Amphib
71. The Warlords of Russia is missing the rouge skill find contraband. It is listed in the index of shills but not in the descriptions.
Answer: It is also a military skill and can be found under the Military Category (p192).
72. What is Tactile Sensitivity? Or what page is it described on?
Answer: Tactile Sensitivity is how developed is someone's sense of touch. This relates to identifying fabrics and other materials as well as sensing temperatures.
73. Does the new Monsters/Animals include the races from Yin-Sloth Jungles?
Answer: It does not
74. Which Rift did the Xiticix come through? I seem to remember that they came from Calgary, but their territory suggests otherwise, maybe Old Chicago.
Answer: The Calgary Rift, but they have been known to come through other rifts.
75. I was wondering if you were going to publish any more information for Ninjas and Superspies. In Mystic China, there were allusions to having a follow-up book explaining the demons and immortals a little bit more.
Answer: More information may appear in future issues of the Rifter
76. I've seen and liked the ROBOTECH cartoons and was wondering what books I need to start playing and what books you recommend for a ROBOTECH campaign (During the Invid invasion).
Answer: For a campaign set during the Third Robotech War, the best book to get is the Invid Invasion (cat. #556). The next one to get is the REF Field Guide (cat. #558). Other titles that will help flesh out the campaign will be Robotech Strike Force (cat. #563) and the Sentinels (cat. #557). The other books in the Robotech series are geared toward the first two Robotech Wars but could be adapted for the Invid conflict.
77. I was wondering if it was possible for you to send me the stats for the TMNT characters, that I'm hoping were finished, when the game was unexpectedly canceled. I wanted that book too!
Answer: That is not possible as we no longer have the license.
78. I was wondering how much MDC a planet has. For some reason I am the captain of a Marduk Flagship and I must utterly Destroy earth and I was wondering how much M.D.C. earth has.
Answer: Billions of M.D.C. probably, considering the crater from a impact is 1D6x10 miles round, and 3D6x100 feet deep, millions if not billions of strikes would be required with the Heavy Particle Cannons to destroy the earth, however fewer shots would be required to decimate the major population centers and agricultural regions (if not the entire surface of the planet).
79. I just recently found the Palladium books website and saw that there were online gaming rooms. The site gives me the options of checking scheduled games and setting up a game to run. However, it doesn't describe what a player needs (such as how to set up a character or even how to play online). Maybe I just missed this information, but I was wondering if you could possibly email me the specifics and procedures for playing, or even the game room addresses so that I could lurk and check it out for myself (if that's possible).
Answer: The exact procedure varies with the individual G.M. and you should consult with them. In most cases, it is much like role-playing in face to face groups, but you type everything in.
80. I recently bought Recon deluxe revised. My question is regarding the map for the Nong Ben campaign. What are the numbered star (stateside)icons for, and is there supposed to be a key for them?
Answer: No, key just markers for you to identify them when planning adventures.
81. I can't find two skills Navy history and Navy Tactics could you tell me where they are.
Answer: They can found in the errata section of the Web Site and in Rifter #3.
82. When you play a Deevil, it is said that he gets some skills of the Assassin or Mercenary? Does he get any additional skills per level (as per Assassin or Mercenary OCC)?
Answer: They generally do not. Demons and Deevils are not recommended for Players to select (and should be NPC's only).
83. I love GMing, but I constantly run into one problem. When I am running a game, and the rule book does not cover or has not produced a certain aspect of the game, I create it. Later, when a book is released detailing that aspect of the world, it is usually not what was in my creation (obviously). What would you recommend for GMs who have had to create a part of the world or a creature that was not described in previous books only to have it described in a later book (i.e. I have created a "queen" for Systems Failure (there is only one on earth in my game, nested at Las Vegas). If a "queen" is released in a later book, how do I handle that with the game since it is very slim that our ideas will be similar?)?
Answer: Feel free to modify or ignore anything in the official books, after all it is your game.
84. What's conversion rate for palladium rpg gold to rifts credits? like if you want an idea of how much something listed in palladium book would cost for rifts.
Answer: There is no standard exchange rate, as the dimensional barriers prevent trade, and the economies of both settings are totally different. Trail equipment with Rifts Credit Pricing can be found in Warlords of Russia. Any exchange between these worlds/settings would be by barter and the needs of both parties would determine the pricing.
85. What exactly is the purpose of the skill "Roleplaying game design" in the Ninjas and Superspies skill list. Most of the players and I have found it nearly impossible to take as a skill and have found no real use for it. Could give me a more detailed look at the skill.
Answer: It is a in-joke and not meant to be taken to seriously. :)
86. Do inhabitants of MDC worlds have a concept of the difference between SDC and MDC? And if they do, what do they call it? Do they refer to them as SDC and MDC, or by some other terms? Moreover, is the exact amount of MDC of armor (body armor, power armor, robots) known by the manufacturers? Ditto damage done by MDC weapons?
Answer: There is some awareness, and Mega damage is generally used, but the exact point tallies are not used (game reference only).
87. Rifter# 12, under the HU - The Greiger Organization, I've noticed some NPCs have super abilities, such as Indestructibility, Weapon Structuring, Natural Genius, etc. that I have not seen before. Where can I find a full description of these abilities? And maybe conversions for Rifts for these. I'm interested in the Natural Genius ability. I love making characters that are more than just killing machines. actually using skills in an adventure makes RPGing much more interesting.
Answer: Some of these abilities may have been drawn from other sources (the Natural/Genius is a P.C.C. found in Nightbane World Book 2: Between the Shadows, and in Beyond the Supernatural). Other abilities may be home made powers.
88. Palladium, as far as I know, has always stood by the concept of no "half-breeds", no half-elves and so on. A friend of mine told me that he read at this website that there are infact half breeds, he kept going on about a half troll/ half elf. He said there are/ were more here and you would be releasing more in future books. The only reference I have been able to find here at the site is something about a half human/ half ogre. Is Palladium books going to start using half breeds in their system?
Answer: Half breeds are impossible for genetic reasons in the Palladium System. Some races are close enough genetically to mate and may produce mules (sterile cross breeds) or produce one race or the other. I.E. Ogres may mate with humans but the offspring are always ogres. Humans cannot mate with elves and produce half elves.
89. I know I can convert Rifts over to D20 for my own game. Is it ok for me to post the conversion online or do you plans to do a D20 rule book?
Answer: The answer to D20 conversions is no, we won't be doing any and we won't allow any to be posted on the web. If anyone has questions about this position, just
contact us
(you should address your comments to Wayne).
90. On page 190 of the new Aliens Unlimited: Galaxy Guide there is reference to an expanded Alien Education table. This table is absent from that section of the book. Could you please tell me what it is?
Answer: This table basically expanded the original Alien education table from the main book. It was left out by mistake from Aliens Unlimited: Galaxy Guide.