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by MethosDarkblade
Sat May 17, 2025 12:12 pm
Forum: Rifts®
Topic: O.C.C.s You Wish Existed
Replies: 90
Views: 8749

Re: O.C.C.s You Wish Existed

For the retooling of old OCCs, I've been toying with a book idea to update the old classes to RUE standards. Such an idea would also require an update to the world in certain areas, like updating what's going on with Camelot and Arthur if we update the Knight classes (possibly even branching them ...
by MethosDarkblade
Sat Apr 26, 2025 2:01 am
Forum: Rifts®
Topic: Mutant Horses and Native Americans
Replies: 5
Views: 910

Mutant Horses and Native Americans

Got a question for y'all

Using the ATB Horse Appaloosa (purebred) for a character. They state they are consider themselves the most native of all American purebreds, and usually think of themselves as members of Native American Tribes. Would you allow them to take any Native American OCC from ...
by MethosDarkblade
Sat Aug 31, 2024 10:56 pm
Forum: G.M.s Forum
Topic: Maps for new worlds, where do you get them?
Replies: 1
Views: 7969

Maps for new worlds, where do you get them?

I'm looking for new maps to use for new Phase World worlds and can't seem to find a map generator that works.

I'm just looking for a view from space type map, no borders, no words, just a world from above. Does anyone know where to find it?
by MethosDarkblade
Sat Mar 19, 2022 4:00 pm
Forum: Splicers®
Topic: List of the Great Houses
Replies: 4
Views: 16286

Re: List of the Great Houses

Do we have a list of the houses made by those of us on the forum?
by MethosDarkblade
Tue Sep 10, 2019 8:21 pm
Forum: G.M.s Forum
Topic: My method of changing OCCs
Replies: 0
Views: 3375

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 ...
by MethosDarkblade
Mon Aug 26, 2019 3:13 pm
Forum: Rifts®
Topic: Kusekabe Clan of Atlanteans (JAPAN)
Replies: 2
Views: 2936

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 ...
by MethosDarkblade
Sun May 12, 2019 1:16 pm
Forum: Rifts®
Topic: Dabbler (2.0)
Replies: 1
Views: 1679

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 ...
by MethosDarkblade
Fri May 06, 2016 10:48 pm
Forum: G.M.s Forum
Topic: Psionic and spells as skills?
Replies: 4
Views: 4192

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 ...
by MethosDarkblade
Fri Mar 11, 2016 12:52 pm
Forum: Splicers®
Topic: Topic One: How to Build a Great House
Replies: 52
Views: 75919

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.
by MethosDarkblade
Fri Mar 11, 2016 12:09 pm
Forum: Rifts®
Topic: What have you done with Mutants in Orbit?
Replies: 15
Views: 1808

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 ...
by MethosDarkblade
Thu Mar 10, 2016 7:29 pm
Forum: Splicers®
Topic: Topic One: How to Build a Great House
Replies: 52
Views: 75919

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 ...
by MethosDarkblade
Thu Mar 10, 2016 3:51 pm
Forum: Rifts®
Topic: What have you done with Mutants in Orbit?
Replies: 15
Views: 1808

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)
by MethosDarkblade
Thu Mar 10, 2016 3:49 pm
Forum: Splicers®
Topic: A song I found that fits Splicers
Replies: 2
Views: 4124

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"
by MethosDarkblade
Fri Feb 26, 2016 3:27 pm
Forum: G.M.s Forum
Topic: When writing campaigns, what do you use?
Replies: 22
Views: 15703

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.
by MethosDarkblade
Fri Feb 26, 2016 12:35 pm
Forum: Splicers®
Topic: Status of future Splicers support
Replies: 20
Views: 17735

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" :lol:
by MethosDarkblade
Fri Jan 02, 2015 3:41 pm
Forum: Rifts® Movie
Topic: Rifts Movie
Replies: 28
Views: 62913

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 ...
by MethosDarkblade
Mon Dec 29, 2014 7:04 pm
Forum: Gamers Looking for Other Gamers
Topic: www.explorersunlimited.com
Replies: 236
Views: 513687

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 ...
by MethosDarkblade
Mon Dec 30, 2013 3:26 pm
Forum: Heroes Unlimited™
Topic: Does anyone allow characters like this one?
Replies: 37
Views: 10872

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 ...
by MethosDarkblade
Mon Dec 30, 2013 3:08 pm
Forum: Heroes Unlimited™
Topic: A debate came up involving Armageddon Unl.
Replies: 6
Views: 2188

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 monstrous ...
by MethosDarkblade
Mon Dec 30, 2013 2:58 pm
Forum: Dead Reign™
Topic: Dead Reign Soundtrack
Replies: 9
Views: 6573

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 ...
by MethosDarkblade
Mon Dec 30, 2013 2:45 pm
Forum: Dead Reign™
Topic: Most effective megaverse magic spells against zombies?
Replies: 28
Views: 16072

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!
by MethosDarkblade
Sat Oct 26, 2013 1:28 am
Forum: Rifts®
Topic: most powerful human OCC
Replies: 109
Views: 15648

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!
by MethosDarkblade
Sat Oct 26, 2013 12:52 am
Forum: Rifts®
Topic: Fun Character Concept Contest!
Replies: 12
Views: 3959

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 ...
by MethosDarkblade
Tue Oct 22, 2013 10:20 pm
Forum: Splicers®
Topic: Splicers & HU2
Replies: 5
Views: 5108

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 ...
by MethosDarkblade
Tue Oct 15, 2013 12:06 am
Forum: Splicers®
Topic: house necropolis
Replies: 24
Views: 21180

Re: house necropolis

Necropolis is pretty cool. How would they deal with the House Espada Pride Lords and Tigres?
by MethosDarkblade
Tue Oct 15, 2013 12:04 am
Forum: Splicers®
Topic: Long time, no post.
Replies: 18
Views: 10053

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 ...
by MethosDarkblade
Thu Aug 01, 2013 10:27 am
Forum: Splicers®
Topic: New/alternate Gorehounds of House Hammond
Replies: 3
Views: 3458

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 ...
by MethosDarkblade
Wed Jul 31, 2013 10:35 am
Forum: Splicers®
Topic: War Mount: Tigres (Take 2)
Replies: 6
Views: 7324

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.
by MethosDarkblade
Tue Jul 30, 2013 1:33 pm
Forum: Splicers®
Topic: War Mount: Tigres (Take 2)
Replies: 6
Views: 7324

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 ...
by MethosDarkblade
Tue Jul 30, 2013 1:22 pm
Forum: Splicers®
Topic: Animal Biotics
Replies: 4
Views: 4952

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 ...
by MethosDarkblade
Tue Jul 30, 2013 1:18 pm
Forum: Splicers®
Topic: The Great House Espada (Take 2)
Replies: 0
Views: 2552

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 ...
by MethosDarkblade
Thu Jul 11, 2013 2:26 pm
Forum: Splicers®
Topic: The Great House Espada
Replies: 7
Views: 5264

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.
by MethosDarkblade
Sun Apr 21, 2013 6:46 am
Forum: Splicers®
Topic: The galaxy's reaction to NEXUS and a faction concept
Replies: 28
Views: 17736

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 ...
by MethosDarkblade
Mon Mar 25, 2013 12:25 pm
Forum: Splicers®
Topic: The Tigre War Mount
Replies: 17
Views: 9855

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.
by MethosDarkblade
Sun Mar 24, 2013 10:33 am
Forum: Splicers®
Topic: The Great House Espada
Replies: 7
Views: 5264

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).
by MethosDarkblade
Fri Feb 01, 2013 12:35 pm
Forum: Ninjas & Superspies™ & Mystic China™
Topic: Martial Artist newb questions
Replies: 7
Views: 7218

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 ...
by MethosDarkblade
Thu Jan 31, 2013 7:41 pm
Forum: Ninjas & Superspies™ & Mystic China™
Topic: Martial Artist newb questions
Replies: 7
Views: 7218

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 ...
by MethosDarkblade
Thu Oct 25, 2012 10:41 am
Forum: Splicers®
Topic: The Tigre War Mount
Replies: 17
Views: 9855

Re: The Tigre War Mount

Real life issues have been preventing me from updating this fully, however, it is always on my mind.
by MethosDarkblade
Mon Sep 24, 2012 6:20 pm
Forum: Gamers Looking for Other Gamers
Topic: www.explorersunlimited.com
Replies: 236
Views: 513687

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).
by MethosDarkblade
Fri Aug 31, 2012 2:31 pm
Forum: Guild of Magic & Psionics
Topic: Best multi-spell mages?
Replies: 13
Views: 5705

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 ...
by MethosDarkblade
Thu Aug 30, 2012 2:18 am
Forum: Guild of Magic & Psionics
Topic: Best multi-spell mages?
Replies: 13
Views: 5705

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?
by MethosDarkblade
Wed Aug 22, 2012 6:09 pm
Forum: Rifts®
Topic: Anti-vampire UV ammunition
Replies: 21
Views: 1885

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 Magic.
by MethosDarkblade
Wed Aug 22, 2012 1:57 am
Forum: Rifts®
Topic: Extraordinary Intelligence
Replies: 4
Views: 938

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.
by MethosDarkblade
Tue Aug 21, 2012 8:03 pm
Forum: Rifts®
Topic: Mercenaries 2 Book Yes/NO
Replies: 46
Views: 4024

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 ...
by MethosDarkblade
Tue Aug 21, 2012 4:19 pm
Forum: Rifts®
Topic: Extraordinary Intelligence
Replies: 4
Views: 938

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 ...
by MethosDarkblade
Mon Aug 20, 2012 6:45 pm
Forum: Rifts®
Topic: Rifts PDFs
Replies: 29
Views: 2281

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 ...
by MethosDarkblade
Sat Aug 18, 2012 3:55 pm
Forum: Rifts®
Topic: The Dabbler - Ultimate Jack of Trades
Replies: 6
Views: 999

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 ...
by MethosDarkblade
Sat Aug 18, 2012 1:19 pm
Forum: Rifts®
Topic: Required alignments and classes
Replies: 83
Views: 9342

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?
by MethosDarkblade
Fri Aug 17, 2012 1:00 am
Forum: Rifts®
Topic: Need Help with Evil Character Creation
Replies: 24
Views: 2821

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 ...
by MethosDarkblade
Wed Aug 15, 2012 7:30 pm
Forum: Rifts®
Topic: Exotic Mount Suggestions?
Replies: 37
Views: 5874

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 ...

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