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Tiree · Unread post by **Tiree** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 3:19 pm

SailorCallie wrote:
The Game Master wrote:The Robotech Dimension (Game Suspended)

Is there a reason why the Robotech games have been suspended? I would like to participate in one regardless of era, mecha, etc..

Yes, it needs a GM for the game.

Ravenwing · Unread post by **Ravenwing** » Mon May 07, 2012 1:17 pm

I use to play Rifts on EU, but real life kinda got in the way and I had to leave.

I played the Titan Headhunter Cormantis in the Templar's game.

anychance I can get back in?

Tiree · Unread post by **Tiree** » Mon May 07, 2012 2:42 pm

Most definitely - talk to TGM on Yahoo!

Augur · Unread post by **Augur** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 2:14 am

We've got players coming out of our ears, but not enough GMs to keep 'em all happy!

EU site-wide update will be forthcoming soon...

Dash · Unread post by **Dash** » Thu Sep 06, 2012 8:33 pm

I've returned to AA Protection Services as Game Master! And Paragon Aquisition Services as a PC (Kat Porter), as well as Explorers, Inc. (Jenny Jefferies)

You too, should be a Game Master!

P.S.: I know it's not too popular to say, but the G.U.R.P.S. Cyberpunk game looks pretty bloody awesome too.

Kagashi · Unread post by **Kagashi** » Wed Sep 19, 2012 10:18 am

Robotech still sans GM?

PerroMalo · Unread post by **PerroMalo** » Wed Sep 19, 2012 11:14 pm

Unfortunately, yes.

Dash · Unread post by **Dash** » Sat Sep 22, 2012 5:24 pm

I would be happy to run Robotech- it is the game that got me started on Palladium Games. My preference would be to start in the Macross Era.

However for that to happen, you'd have to find someone to run AAPS, and wait for me to finish their current adventue. I already had to go dormant on them once, and I wouldn't want to leave them without a Game Master- Tiree pitched in for a while, and they had a guy with the handle 'The Dreamer' who never actually ran game. He got recruited and then ran into a problem with our benevolent dictator- it happens.

Tiree · Unread post by **Tiree** » Sat Sep 22, 2012 11:56 pm

I am peculating an idea for a game that starts off at the end of the Master's era / Beginning of the Invid Invasion. Where players can be practically any OCC. Gear would range from Masters equipment to 1st Generation UEEF equipment. Resistance Cells created, Supply Lines formed, Stingers made. As the game progresses new supplies arrive, along with new equipment.

Of course this would require a series of strong players, who are willing to do a bit more "World Building" than just shoot stuff up.

Kagashi · Unread post by **Kagashi** » Sun Sep 23, 2012 9:10 pm

Tiree wrote:I am peculating an idea for a game that starts off at the end of the Master's era / Beginning of the Invid Invasion. Where players can be practically any OCC. Gear would range from Masters equipment to 1st Generation UEEF equipment. Resistance Cells created, Supply Lines formed, Stingers made. As the game progresses new supplies arrive, along with new equipment.

Of course this would require a series of strong players, who are willing to do a bit more "World Building" than just shoot stuff up.

I'm in.

MethosDarkblade · Mon Sep 24, 2012 6:20 pm

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).

PerroMalo · Unread post by **PerroMalo** » Wed Sep 26, 2012 8:53 pm

Each of EU's Phase World groups now has an opening for a new PC!
With reliable GMs at the helm (if I do say so myself), a solid ~weekly post rate, and an almost six-year-long epic campaign spanning the Three Galaxies, the two games do not disappoint. And we haven't even broken out those fancy new minion war books yet. :twisted:

Augur · Unread post by **Augur** » Sat Dec 01, 2012 2:07 am

EU is presently in its "Holiday Post-Rate Suspension" period, so responses to new, would-be players will be slower than normal unless new players contact me through IM.

Also, EU is presently looking for new players, and especially new GMs.

Augur · Unread post by **Augur** » Sat Dec 01, 2012 2:07 am

EU is presently in its "Holiday Post-Rate Suspension" period, so responses to new, would-be players will be slower than normal unless new players contact me through IM.

Also, EU is presently looking for new players, and especially new GMs.

Dash · Unread post by **Dash** » Sat Jan 19, 2013 8:08 pm

Explorersunlimited.com is a play-by-post site dedicated primarily to the Palladium Books line, but recent offerings include GURPS Cyberpunk. We're interested in players and game masters for all game settings, and have several multi-group shared campaigns. While I know many GURPS players dislike Palladium (even I dislike the rules), the settings are usually quite interesting if you can get over the mechanics.

Groups typically have a maximum limit of 8-10 players per Game Master, and a minimum of 4-5. If you are looking for a place to host a game other than those already provided, it is likely you will find plenty of applicants on the site.

Minimum posting rate is once per week for most games. However, if you give us notice of absences, we are quite understanding. Yahoo Instant Messenger is required for all games, I believe.

The sites focus overall is on 'role' over 'roll' playing, but dice do determine success or failure, so the goal is to post your characters intentions and let your GM tell you the result. Overall, writing is expected to be in third person present tense.

Explorers Unlimited player-character groups (Rifts only)
Heroes for Hire (Independent, 8 players, 2 openings, GM: The Game Master)
EU's very first group of intrepid adventurers. Led by Sir Ronith Turand.

The Spook Squad (Independent, 8 Players, 2 Openings, GM: Malach Ra)
If you hear them they're not after you.

The Templar (Sponsored, 7 Players, 3 Openings, GM: Lord of the Night)
Sponsored by the Warrior's Temple The Templar fight supernatural evil and do good works.

The Roughnecks (Independent, 6 Players, 4 Openings, GM: The Game Master)
A small squad specializing in unconventional warfare and counter-terrorism tactics but who always ends up in the belly of the beast.

110th CS SOG (Restricted Access, 8 Players, 2 Openings, GM: CS High Command)
The 110th Coalition States Special Operations Group

Paragon Acquisition Services (Independent, 10 Players, 0 Openings, GM: Venatus Vinco)

Explorers Inc. (Sponsored, 11 Players, 0 Openings, GM: A.R.C.H.I.E. 3)
Sponsored by Titan Industries. Who knows what that crazy CEO will send them to do!
EAGERLY ACCEPTING PC APPLICANTS

EURASIA: Die Ausgestossenen (Restricted Access, 9 players, 1 Opening, GM: Jaeger)

AA Professional Services (Independent, 7 Players, 3 Openings, GM: Tyrannosapiens Rex)
EAGERLY ACCEPTING PC APPLICANTS

Otherworlds (non-Rifts Palladium games)
Phase World: End of Days (19 players, 1 openings, 2 GMs; DM: Dark Lord)

Heroes Unlimited: Century Station (14 players, 2 openings, Apply via the waiting list, 3 GMs; DM: Blackhaunt)

Heroes Unlimited: Galactic (7 players, 3 openings; Apply via the waiting list; DM: The Game Master)

Beyond the Supernatural Dimension (5 Players, 3 openings, Apply via the waiting list; DM: Jaeger)

Rifts Orbit (9 players, 1 opening; Apply via the waiting list; DM: Orbital Master)

Dead Reign Dimension (Game SUSPENDED)

EAGERLY ACCEPTING GM APPLICANTS

Palladium Fantasy Dimension (Game SUSPENDED)

EAGERLY ACCEPTING GM APPLICANTS

The Robotech Dimension (Game Suspended)

EAGERLY ACCEPTING GM APPLICANTS

Distant Dimensions (non-Palladium games)

Pathfinder (Game SUSPENDED)
EAGERLY ACCEPTING GM APPLICANTS

Dungeons & Dragons (4th Edition, DM: Archangel, accepting new players!)

Warhammer 40k: Rogue Trader (Game SUSPENDED)
EAGERLY ACCEPTING GM APPLICANTS

Shadowrun (4th Edition, DM: Loremaster, accepting new players!)

G.U.R.P.S. Cyberpunk (4th edition, DM: Mr. Johnson, accepting new players!)

BattleTech: A Time of War (DM: Tyrannosapiens Rex, accepting new players!)

Dash · Unread post by **Dash** » Thu Mar 28, 2013 6:34 pm

New game on Distant Dimensions:
Battletech- A Time of War

The year is 3022 and the Third Succession War is winding down.

gaby · Unread post by **gaby** » Mon Oct 14, 2013 12:47 pm

Any chance the dead Reign can come back?

PerroMalo · Unread post by **PerroMalo** » Mon Oct 14, 2013 12:49 pm

It has.

gaby · Unread post by **gaby** » Mon Oct 28, 2013 4:26 pm

Great,to known your Dead reign,s game is back.
It and the BtS,s game are the Best.

SailorCallie · Unread post by **SailorCallie** » Wed Dec 18, 2013 3:40 pm

Any chance as to when EU will resume Robotech?

Tiree · Unread post by **Tiree** » Fri Dec 20, 2013 1:14 am

We need a GM willing to do it.

Rimmerdal · Unread post by **Rimmerdal** » Thu Jan 09, 2014 10:58 pm

Tiree wrote:We need a GM willing to do it.

Wow, that game always gets the bad GM deal.. Who do I ask about getting in on the HU: Century station game? My YiM is acting up an not linking up right now.

Edit: It finally worked and I got through.

Rimdall · Unread post by **Rimdall** » Fri May 02, 2014 9:20 pm

Unfortunately the GM of the Beyond the Supernatural had to step down due to life intruding. I'm taking up the reins and hoping to add some new players. If fighting supernatural horrors using the powers of your mind sounds like fun, look us up.

Augur · Unread post by **Augur** » Fri Jun 13, 2014 12:52 pm

EU REBOOT

EU is going through some major changes. We would like to encourage anyone and everyone to join in the various discussions in the Reboot forum.

Simply register, and start collaborating with fellow players!

LINK TO REBOOT DISCUSSION FORUM

Augur · Unread post by **Augur** » Wed Jul 30, 2014 3:00 pm

The "reboot" is nearly complete.

What has changed:
Implementation of a meta-currency (Explorer Points) to incentivize great roleplaying and enabling further customization of individual characters.
Implementation of a new organizational paradigm for Game Masters and the groups they run.
Standardization of item templates to increase readability.
General clean-up of the member list and various forums and rules.

What is still to come:
Other Worlds and Explorers Unlimited will merge into one mega-site covering all Palladium Books' game settings.
Finalization of the Newcomers Thread v3.0

There are presently the following position available:

Game Masters for currently inactive game settings: Robotech, Palladium Fantasy, Nightbane, and others

Assistant Game Masters for Die Ausgestossenen (a Eurasian group), Dead Reign, Phase World, Heroes Unlimited, and Rifts Orbit

Players are always wanted!

Augur · Unread post by **Augur** » Sun Aug 24, 2014 2:49 pm

Assistant Game Masters wanted for the following two groups of player characters!

Post reply here, PM me, or contact me via IM if interested.

110th CS SOG (Restricted Access, 8 players, 0 openings)
The 110th Coalition States Special Operations Group.
GM: CS High Command
AGM: POSITION OPEN

EURASIA: Die Ausgestossenen (Restricted Access, 5 Players, 3 Openings)
This campaign group is based in Eurasia.
GM: Aether
AGM: POSITION OPEN

gaby · Unread post by **gaby** » Sat Sep 20, 2014 2:58 pm

I think the HU2:Galactic is Great,Love the characters.
Hope the First SOG,gets more members.
I hope we see a ship from AU or Galaxy guide.

Augur · Unread post by **Augur** » Wed Sep 24, 2014 2:39 am

gaby wrote:I think the HU2:Galactic is Great,Love the characters.
Hope the First SOG,gets more members.
I hope we see a ship from AU or Galaxy guide.

Thanks for the positive review! Lurkers are always welcome, though we do love new players!

The 1st SOG is at six members, and has seen as many as ten, but I'm capping it at eight members from now on as that seems to be the sweet spot for character interaction and a smoothly flowing post-rate.

Ships from AUGG were so generic as to be useless save as templates. Still, you might read about Grymdin in the future, or perhaps a return to Phorilla...

Hot Rod · Unread post by **Hot Rod** » Sat Oct 11, 2014 1:13 pm

I retract my earlier positive review. TGM does not seem to care what goes on at his site, if his friends do it it must be ok. Bullying must be resisted in ANY form.

gaby · Unread post by **gaby** » Sat Oct 18, 2014 1:54 pm

The BTS,s Game is also Great.
The characters are also Good,maybe add two more.
What is ther current Adventure? and What are the monsters they face too date?

Augur · Unread post by **Augur** » Wed Nov 05, 2014 3:28 pm

Hot Rod wrote:I retract my earlier positive review. TGM does not seem to care what goes on at his site, if his friends do it it must be ok. Bullying must be resisted in ANY form.

This is butthurt, emotional sophistry.

#1. Just because someone on EU is a GM does not make him my "friend." I accept GMs based on their willingness to fulfill the role, and their ability to do so--end of story. There are over a dozen GMs on site (there have been dozens over the years), and I've met a grand total of one IRL, and don't even consider him a friend. GMs come, and GMs go...just like players. I don't get attached or show preferential treatment.

#2. I do care what transpires at my site as evidenced by the fact that I pay for it. Also, If I "didn't care," I wouldn't have an entire forum dedicated to rules and conduct.

#3. The ultimate problem with this complaint is that both yourself and the GM were handling your conflict like badly behaved children. You began by running to the perceived authority (me) for retributive "justice" instead of handling your problems like a grown-up. So began a long string of PMs and chat logs between you and the GM, none of which could be substantiated objectively, and all with me caught in the middle like a damned playground attendant between two squabbling brats.

How adults deal with such problems:
Try to negotiate through the disagreement with reason and persuasion.
If that fails, if you don't like how a GM runs his group, you leave and find another GM who better suits you.

"Bullying must be resisted in any form." Says the player who tried to get the site admin to bully for him instead of resolving his problems through negotiation and voluntary choices.

Augur · Unread post by **Augur** » Fri Nov 07, 2014 3:17 pm

Who runs Explorers Unlimited?

Check here to find out and/or contact the team!

Augur · Unread post by **Augur** » Wed Dec 03, 2014 5:16 am

In a world without quality online gaming, one website stands against the tide of mediocrity…

AdTeeling · Unread post by **AdTeeling** » Mon Dec 29, 2014 3:27 pm

Explorers Unlimited is the place to play Palladium games on the web. While other sites exist none have the same level of participation and quality of administrators.

The Rifts setting is by far the most developed and intricate PBP setting I have encountered on the internet. With 8 player groups all based out of Merctown, dozens of PCs have the chance to interact with each other.

Most other Palladium games are represented on EU, and as with the Rifts setting the quality of GM and player alike is exemplary.

Recently the site has undergone a 'Reboot'. Assistant GMs have been added to ensure continuous game play and to make sure character progression happens at a timely pace. While the naturally slow pace of PBP takes some getting used to, many changes undertaken during the reboot were designed to increase and encourage rate of participation. So far these steps have proved successful.

Finally, the newly installed EP system allows PCs to spend reward points accumulated through site participation for more character accounts or extra character customization.

Come join EU now, the most active, addictive PBP site on the web!

MethosDarkblade · Mon Dec 29, 2014 7:04 pm

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 restructuring as well, with new rules to finally be in place to bring it up to the standard that The Game Master himself holds to.

With these new rules, create mutant animals and humans and fly around orbit to other stations, the moon, and even the great beyond. Locate rare items, prevent the void from over taking your body, and live where few earthlings dare think of living. Are you Spacer enough to live?

Contact the Orbital Master on Explorers Unlimited and find out what happens when humanity leaves the world behind.

gaby · Unread post by **gaby** » Fri Jan 02, 2015 12:37 pm

Great,can,t wait to see What the new year will bring to explorerunlimited.

Augur · Unread post by **Augur** » Thu Jan 08, 2015 3:44 am

A snippet of reprint from the Newcomer's Thread:
(We're all quite accustomed to reprint, right, folks?)

General advice for working with us on EU:

Don't make assumptions.
Don't assume authority.
Don't assume you're entitled to anything. (Everything, including respect, is earned on this site.)
Don't be a jerk.
Persuasive, logical arguments work best; emotional arguments are the least effective.
Do your own research. If you are unsure about something, spend some time searching for the answer yourself. If there's no canonical answer or the answer is ambiguous, or if the issue seems entirely subjective, then seek counsel from a veteran player, AGM, GM, or TGM. We are here to help, but not to do your homework.
Recognize, as TGM does, that no single person has all the answers and that a GM's knowledge and decisions are imperfect.
When you're in error, or have made a bad choice, own that error. We respect intellectual honesty far more than perfection.

Lukterran · Unread post by **Lukterran** » Mon Jan 26, 2015 6:47 pm

@The Game Master - You guys have any Palladium Fantasy games up or about to start in the near future? Also it is possible to use the same character that I played on EU before again?

Tiree · Unread post by **Tiree** » Wed Jan 28, 2015 2:12 am

We are currently rebuilding the world, as how MercTown was built. A setting location or "Home Town" to have downtime between adventures.

As for a GM, none have applied. But I am sure if there is enough interest one will pop up.

As a side note, the same is being done for Robotech.

Augur · Unread post by **Augur** » Sat Feb 14, 2015 6:30 pm

The PFRPG setting is taking shape nicely.

Llorn has been very well established as the base of operations for adventures.

There are enough dedicated players interested now to form a solid party of adventurers.

All that is needed is a dependable GM!

I would be willing to GM the game myself, but I already have two groups I GM for, and I know from experience that two is my limit--beyond that and my quality and post rate suffers. If I can get a dependable person to replace me as GM for Heroes for Hire, then I would be willing to GM for Palladium Fantasy.

Tyberius · Unread post by **Tyberius** » Fri Feb 20, 2015 11:38 am

is the website coming back up anytime soon?

PerroMalo · Unread post by **PerroMalo** » Fri Feb 20, 2015 11:59 am

We're just waiting for the DNS renewal to propagate. We don't have a specific timetable, but EU should be back up and running any time now.

Augur · Unread post by **Augur** » Fri Feb 20, 2015 1:36 pm

It's back up almost globally now.

Augur · Unread post by **Augur** » Tue Jun 02, 2015 1:18 pm

Well, things are certainly heating up across the site!

The recruitment drive is bringing in much needed new blood among the ranks of the GMs and the Assistant GMs.

Augur · Unread post by **Augur** » Thu Jun 04, 2015 11:43 am

Rifts

Heroes for Hire

GM: The Game Master REPLACEMENT NEEDED
AGM: Zoe Barengar POSITION IS OPEN
Spook Squad
GM: Major Arcana
AGM: Ace of Spades POSITION IS OPEN
Templar
GM: Stormbringer
AGM: Ryu Goryo POSITION IS OPEN
Roughnecks
GM: SNAFU STAND-IN: Orbital Master
AGM: Baker Henfield
110th CS SOG
GM: CS High Command
AGM: SFC Bill Maxwell
Paragon Acquisition Services
GM: Venatus Vinco
AGM: Lt. Fuller POSITION IS OPEN
Explorers Inc.
GM: A.R.C.H.I.E. 3
AGM: Argent POSITION IS OPEN
AAPS
GM: Tyrannosapiens Rex STAND-IN: Tiree
AGM: Captain Marks
Eurasia
GM: Aether
AGM: Emperor Zerstrun
Australia
GM: Captain Cook
AGM: Ned Kelly
Orbital Space
GM: Orbital Master
AGM: POSITION IS OPEN

Phase World

Adventurers

GM: Dark Lord
AGM: Dime Store Magic POSITION IS OPEN
Rogues
GM: Consumer
AGM: Rogue Trader POSITION IS OPEN

HU2: Century Station

GM: Blackhaunt
GM: Maniacal Laugh
AGM: CHIMERA

HU2: Galactic

GM: The Game Master
AGM: Captain Cardea

BTS

GM: Shadow Master POSITION IS OPEN
AGM: POSITION IS OPEN

Dead Reign

GM: POSITION IS OPEN
AGM: POSITION IS OPEN

PFRPG

GM: ROTATING POSITION
GM: ROTATING POSITION
AGM: Netosa

Robotech

GM: POSITION IS OPEN
AGM: POSITION IS OPEN

gaby · Unread post by **gaby** » Tue Oct 06, 2015 3:40 pm

Too Bad the BtS,s Fringe Knowledge,s game is over.
It was Great!the Characters were likeable and ther Investigations were Cool.

I hope some One will set up a New BtS,s Game,maybe as Private Investigators?

OH Well the HU:Galaxy game is still go,and it,s Great,Can't wait to see what happed next,I am hoping the Arismal will survive.

Augur · Unread post by **Augur** » Mon Oct 19, 2015 10:41 pm

Thanks for the kind words, Gaby. Lurkers are always welcome to enjoy EU's stories.

Radio Free Merctown is now live.

While we're still getting the kinks worked out for its web page, the podcasts are available at the link provided above.

gaby · Unread post by **gaby** » Tue Jan 05, 2016 4:22 pm

Can't wait to see what you cook up for 2016.

Augur · Unread post by **Augur** » Thu Mar 10, 2016 9:11 am

gaby wrote:Can't wait to see what you cook up for 2016.

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Augur · Unread post by **Augur** » Wed Apr 20, 2016 7:51 pm

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