One game system – every genre – countless worlds – endless adventure

By Kevin Siembieda & Sean Owen Roberson

Dear friends, thank you for your support of the Titan Robotics Kickstarter and Palladium in general. It is greatly appreciated. In case you haven’t heard, the Kickstarter Survey was mailed out this week, the Pledge Manger is open, and so is the Pre-Order Store.

Please fill out the survey and start managing your pledge at your earliest convenience. Backers can purchase add-ons and even additional copies of exclusive items that were part of their pledge level like foil hardcovers. A few of you have inquired about upgrading your pledge level; for that, just contact us via Kickstarter direct message and we’ll be happy to help you out on a case-by-case basis. Non-backers can also pre-order select products via the Pre-Order Store.

The Pre-Order Store enables everyone who wants to do so to pre-order a large selection of products. That includes non-exclusive Titan Robotics and Cyberworks products, but anything purchased in the Pre-Order Store will not ship until ALL the Kickstarter items do and that will take a few months. And please note that shipping will not be charged until a later date, when we know the exact cost to ship your order. If you are in the USA and want available products right now, order from the Palladium Books online store as usual.

The Pre-Order Store is huge for gamers in Canada and overseas, because products selected via the Kickstarter or in the Pre-Order Store will ship to them at substantially lower prices than Palladium can normally offer through our web store. This is made possible through the magic of bulk shipping negotiated through our partners at Spiral Galaxy Games (for the UK and EU) and Quartermaster Logistics (for the rest of the world). Please spread the word and take advantage of this shipping opportunity. US backers may see a small savings, as well. Shipping will not be charged until a later date when product is ready to ship and we know the exact cost to ship your rewards.

 

NOTICE: Southern Michigan had an ice storm yesterday, which caused a power outage preventing us from processing orders at the moment. Please keep them coming, but be advised there may be a delay in shipping. Hopefully we’ll get back up and running tomorrow, but it might not be until Monday that shipping resumes. We apologize for the inconvenience.

 

NEW! Interviews with Kevin and Sean: Speaking of spreading the word, I talk about a new podcast interview with me (Kevin Siembieda) available now, and possible future interviews with me, Sean, and other Palladium Books creators, in Closing Thoughts.

 

NEWS! Meet Kevin and Sean in person in Ann Arbor, Michigan – March 18. Sean and I will be manning a table at the Ann Arbor District Library on March 18 for the AADL Game Designer Expo, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. I believe the event is FREE to the public, so come on over to chat with us and other Michigan designers of all types of games. We are happy to sign any books you bring. And don’t be surprised if you happen to see me or Sean walking around the Chaosium Con, too, also held in Ann Arbor, Michigan, later in April.

 

UPDATE: My eBay Store for collectibles. As promised, Alex and I have continued to add more Robotech® RPG books and negatives, other out of print Palladium titles, first printings, toys, and a couple dozen one-of-a-kind negatives to my eBay store (a bunch of Zentraedi negatives) (http://stores.ebay.com/kevinstoys-artandcollectibles). However, many of these items sell shortly after they get posted, so keep your eyes peeled. We continue to add Palladium collectibles and negatives at least once a week.

 

Reminder: No Palladium Open House (POH) this year – We continue to get inquiries about the Open House with folks looking for one this year. It’s cool and exciting to see so much desire for another one, but it will be a couple of years. First, the Palladium Open House is not an annual event. Like the Olympics it takes place every 3-4 years. Second, it takes a lot of planning and work, and right now all our energy is focused on pounding out numerous new releases this year and building the company. As a result, we’re thinking maybe spring 2025 at the soonest, and that is NOT a set date. There are a lot of variables that influence when we may host another POH and we will keep you posted. Meanwhile, we hope to see a whole lot of you at Gen Con Indy this August.

 

UPDATE: Other Stuff. I think we will be able to announce a small surprise in a week or two. Otherwise we continue to work at moving a number of books forward. And boy, oh boy, are they looking great. Things may be quiet at the moment, but things are building behind the scenes to make 2023 a banner year for Palladium. So keep the faith, keep your support and encouragement coming, and spread the word about our games. Gotta get back to work. Enjoy.

 

Palladium needs G.M.s to run Gen Con 2023 Game Events

If you are planning to run game events at Gen Con based on any of Palladium Books’ settings, please coordinate with Palladium and get us those descriptions pronto. You get the best attendance for your games if they are submitted early, so please do so. We hope to have a strong presence at Gen Con, and your games help. Plus, by coordinating through Palladium it helps other Game Masters, all games are held in the same gaming area/room, and Palladium provides G.M.s and players special discount coupons redeemable at our booth.

Please reach out and coordinate with Jeff Ruiz (NMI) at nmi {at} thedeificnmi.com to have your games listed at Gen Con as part of the Palladium group. NMI, aka Jeff Ruiz, is Palladium Books’ experienced event coordinator. He will create a spreadsheet and submit your games and descriptions on your behalf. Palladium freelance writer Glen Evans will provide Game Master badges, information, coupons, etc., on site at Gen Con.

nmi {at} thedeificnmi.com

You can request Gen Con game event submission forms and send event descriptions to the email address above.

Gen Con Game Event Deadlines:

•  Early Event Submissions End February 12th
• Standard Event Submissions End March 10th, but the SOONER the better to guarantee full game attendance!

Submit your game descriptions as soon as possible to guarantee they are listed both online and in the program book! The more eyeballs that see your game event listing and description, the more likely you are to SELL OUT the event tickets, and enjoy full participation at your event. Thanks.

The lineup for Palladium creators at the Gen Con booth includes Kevin Siembieda (writer/game designer), Sean Owen Roberson (writer/game designer), Wayne Smith (editor/The Rifter®), Crystal Willard (sales), Glen Evans (writer), and a range of freelancers such as Mark Oberle (writer), Mike Leonard, and others. Let’s make this Gen Con a great one that’s fun for everyone.

 

NEW! “Original” Beyond the Supernatural^™ RPG “Bonus” Edition Commemorative Hardcover, 1st Edition Rules – available now

Fans are loving the “Original” Beyond the Supernatural RPG (1988) re-release as a commemorative bonus edition hardcover with its 28 iconic monsters, information about ley lines and magic, and more. Made available due to popular demand, the deluxe, commemorative, crimson foil hardcover of the Original Beyond the Supernatural RPG (1988) is back in print for the first time in 25 years. The book is simply entitled “Beyond the Supernatural,” it is gorgeous, and a must for BTS fans.

• Modern horror and adventure.
• The original, 1st Edition BTS rule book exactly as first published, except now as a deluxe hardcover.
• 32 pages of “bonus” material.
• 28 monsters, most of which can be converted to BTS-2 with some work.
• Quick roll villain tables. Weapons and equipment section.
• Random Encounter Tables. Random Creature Creation Tables.
• 4 adventures, 2 adventure outlines, and countless adventure ideas.
• Erick Wujcik’s “Victim Characters” alternative rules for playing classic movie horror and splatter film horror.
• Erick Wujcik’s Game Master Guide to running horror adventures.
• Can be adapted to BTS 2nd edition rules. Though magic and psionics work differently in BTS-2, this is a valuable resource and gaming tool. We recommend you only use O.C.C.s and characters from the BTS Second Edition rule book when playing in the Second Edition setting.
• Probably limited to fewer than 1,000 copies.
• 288 pages of terrifying fun – $55.00 retail – Cat. No. 699HC – Available now.

 

Creature Feature^™ – A Beyond the Supernatural^™ sourcebook – available now

Creature Feature is epic and much more than a monster book. It is filled with adventure, G.M. and player tips, anecdotes, rules clarifications, and more.

• 15 supernatural creatures described in depth. Each creature offers adventure hooks and ideas for more.
• The art of making and running monsters.
• Creature encounter table and tips on making unique creatures.
• Player paranormal investigator background table.
• Game Master source material and tips for running modern horror.
• More world setting and monster hunting lore.
• Rules clarifications and errata.
• A full adventure and numerous adventure suggestions.
• Paranormal encounter ideas, tips, advice, NPCs, and more.
• Written by Steven Dawes, Kevin Siembieda, and others.
• Art by Steven Cummings, Nick Bradshaw, and others.
• 192 pages – $26.99 retail – Cat. No. 704 – Available now.

 

BACK in STOCK! “Original” Palladium Fantasy RPG^® “Bonus” Edition Commemorative Hardcover, 1st Edition – Available now

The ever popular Original Palladium Fantasy RPG® Commemorative Bonus Hardcover (first edition rules) is back in print. It is a deluxe, foil stamped edition that presents the original, First Edition Fantasy rules, expanded with the inclusion of the long out-of-print Arms of Nargash-Tor adventure sourcebook and Tombs of Gersidi.

• The complete, original RPG – the game that started Palladium Books.
• First Edition rules are easily adaptable to current Fantasy titles.
• Includes The Tombs of Gersidi adventure and setting.
• The Arms of Nargash-Tor adventure sourcebook is included as “bonus” material back in print for the first time in 35 years.
• Easily adapted to all 2nd Edition rules and sourcebooks.
• Deluxe hardcover edition. Probably limited to fewer than 1,000 copies.
• 320 pages total with “bonus” material – $55 retail – Cat. No. 449HC – available now!

 

List of Palladium Books^® RPG Hardcovers Available Now

• NEW! “Original” Beyond the Supernatural RPG® Commemorative “Bonus” Foil Hardcover (1st Edition rules) – This is the original 1st Edition rules (1988) in a deluxe hardcover format. The first time ever as a hardcover and includes the original O.C.C.s, monsters, and magic. 28 monsters, adventures, G.M. tips, Erick Wujcik’s infamous “victim character” rules, and 32 bonus pages of adventure material for BTS-2. The cover is a blood red foil image, imprinted on black faux leatherette. 288 pages – $55 retail – Cat. No. 699HC – Available now!
• Beyond the Supernatural™ RPG, 2nd Edition Hardcover – 224 pages – $36.99 – Cat. No. 700HC.
• BACK IN STOCK! “Original” Palladium Fantasy RPG® Commemorative “Bonus” Foil Hardcover (1st Edition rules) – Holiday demand cleaned the shelves of this fan favorite hardcover, but it is back in stock. This is the original 1st Edition Rules RPG including Tombs of Gersidi and the first Fantasy sourcebook: The Arms of Nargash-Tor. The cover is a classy crimson foil image, imprinted on black faux leatherette to replicate the original red and black RPG fans love. 320 pages – $55 retail – Cat. No. 449HC – available now.
• Palladium Fantasy RPG®, 2nd Edition Hardcover – 336 pages – $39.99 – Cat. No. 450HC – Our second best selling new hardcover after the Rifts® 30th Anniversary edition.
• “Original” Rifts® RPG 30th Anniversary Commemorative Hardcover – available now! This collector’s item sports the original Parkinson cover, an additional 32 page color section, history of Rifts®, unpublished concept art, gallery of all Rifts® covers through 2020, and more. Can be used with ALL Rifts® supplements – 288 pages – $49.99 – Cat. No. 800HC30 – Available now.
• Rifts® Ultimate Edition RPG Hardcover – 376 pages – $44.99 – Cat. No. 800HC – epic.
• Rifts® Ultimate Edition “Softcover” is a new format. RUE has only ever been available as a hardcover, and it still is, but it is now also available as a softcover – 376 pages – $34.99 – Cat. No. 800SE.
• Rifts® Game Master Guide Hardcover – 352 pages – $39.99 – Cat. No. 845HC.
• Rifts® Book of Magic Hardcover – available now – BACK in stock – 352 pages – $39.99 – Cat. No. 848HC – available now.
• Rifts® Adventure Guide Hardcover – 192 pages – $36.99 – Cat. No. 849HC.
• Chaos Earth® RPG “Bonus” Edition Hardcover – 192 pages – $36.99 – Cat. No. 660HC – 30 extra pages of bonus material – available now!
• Heroes Unlimited™ RPG, 2nd Edition Hardcover – 352 pages – $39.99 – Cat. No. 500HC.
• Ninjas & Superspies™ RPG “Bonus” Hardcover – available now – BACK in stock – 224 pages – $36.99 – Cat. No. 525HC – includes bonus material – available now.
• After the Bomb® RPG “Bonus” Hardcover – available now – BACK in stock – 296 pages – $39.99 – Cat. No. 503HC – includes bonus material – available now.
• Nightbane® RPG “Bonus” Edition Hardcover – available now – 304 pages – $39.99 – Cat. No. 730HC – 60 extra pages of bonus material – available now.
• Dead Reign® RPG (Zombie Apocalypse) Hardcover – available now – BACK in stock – 224 pages – $36.99 – Cat. No. 230HC – available now.
• Splicers® RPG “Bonus” Edition Hardcover – The Splicers® RPG plus 50 pages of extra material gathered from The Rifter®. 280 pages – $44.99 – Cat. No. 200HC – available now.

 

Notable Palladium Releases – a Megaverse^® of adventure awaits you

• NEW! Palladium Fantasy RPG® Interactive NPC Sheet to help you create monsters and villains quickly. This Excel spreadsheet is available on DriveThruRPG.com and PalladiumBooks.com.
• NEW! “Original” Beyond the Supernatural™ RPG Commemorative “Bonus” Foil Hardcover (1st Edition rules) – described above.
• Beyond the Supernatural™ RPG, 2nd Edition – A plausible modern horror setting unlike any other. One that makes sense and will challenge your role-playing skills. 14 Psychic Character Classes. 42 occupations for “ordinary” people, 100+ psychic abilities, including Fire Walker abilities, creatures of darkness, the Lazlo Agency, and more. All of these unlikely heroes stand against supernatural evil in a world of disbelievers who brand them as practitioners of fringe science and lunatics. Only your characters know the truth: supernatural evil is real and dangerous. Are you ready to join the battle? 256 pages – Cat. No. 700. Also available as a hardcover edition.
• Creature Feature™, a Beyond the Supernatural™, 2nd Edition Sourcebook – 15 new creatures, rules clarifications, player and Game Master tips, adventure and more – 192 pages – $26.99 retail – Cat. No. 704 – available now.
• Rifts® Coalition Manhunters™ Sourcebook – 224 pages of Coalition data to blow your mind. 80+ new psionic abilities, 9 Manhunter psychic assassins, Psi-Ops thought police, Dog Boys, Kill Hounds, Coalition secrets, and more – 224 pages – Cat. No. 894.
• The Rifter® #85 Annual – Rifts®, Fantasy, and many RPG settings – Cat. No. 185 – Also available as a bookmarked PDF book on DriveThruRPG where it has made the Top 10 Best Sellers List.
• European Castles – 40+ real world castles from across Europe and their actual floor plans whenever available – for use with ANY game system – 48 pages – $10.99 – Cat. No. 410 – available now.
• Exotic Weapons – 100+ strange and exotic weapons from around the globe – for use with ANY game system – 48 pages – $10.99 – Cat. No. 409 – available now.
• The Compendium of Modern Weapons – 450+ real world weapons from around the globe – for use with ANY game system – 176 pages – Cat. No. 415.
• Palladium Fantasy RPG®, 2nd Edition – A fantasy setting like no other, rich in history and inviting adventure. Not only are you able to play iconic fantasy heroes, but also characters such as the Mind Mage, Druid, Diabolist, Summoner and an array of nonhuman characters from Elves and Dwarves to Wolfen, Changelings, Kobolds, Orcs, Ogres, and many others. 25+ Occupational Character Classes (O.C.C.s), 14+ inhuman player races (more in sourcebooks), 300+ magic spells, 60 magical wards, 50 magic circles, 70+ psychic powers, dozens of magic items and potions, and so much more. 336 pages – Cat. No. 450. Also available as a hardcover edition. More than a dozen sourcebooks support this game line.
• Lopan™ (Fantasy) Raw Preview – Cat. No. 476-RAW.
• Land of the South Winds™ (Fantasy) Raw Preview – Cat. No. 477-RAW.
• Heroes Unlimited™ RPG, 2nd Edition – A hit super-hero RPG for 30+ years. Why? Because it enables you to create any type of comic book hero you can imagine. 101 super abilities plus a multitude of sub-powers within them, bonuses and special combat capabilities. 72 psychic powers and 100+ magic spells, plus enchanted weapons and objects that turn a person into a superhuman. Psychics, super-powered aliens, mutants, super soldiers, Mega-Heroes, mages, immortals, cyborgs, robots, power armor, weapon masters, and more. Plus a dozen sourcebooks provide you with hundreds of additional super abilities, hero categories, bad guys, and adventures. 352 pages for a complete RPG – Cat. No. 500. Also available as a hardcover edition.
• After the Bomb® RPG – Erick Wujcik’s mutant magnum opus. Create any mutant animal from a turtle to an elephant, animal psionics, animal powers, chimeras, and more. Use the mutants as modern world heroes, or play within the AtB post-apocalypse setting, Rifts®, or just about any setting. 224 pages – Cat. No. 503. Also available as a hardcover edition.
• Ninjas & Superspies™ RPG – 40+ styles of martial arts, mystic abilities, spies, gadgets, and creating secret organizations. 176 pages – Cat. No. 525. Also available as a hardcover edition.
• Dead Reign® RPG – The Zombie Apocalypse unleashed! Can you survive? Play Post-Apocalyptic heroes or ordinary people. Part zombie game, part survival manual. All fun. A great beginner’s game. If you are looking for a zombie game that truly captures the feel of survival after the apocalypse and the nightmare of being stalked by zombies, Dead Reign® is it. Game mechanics are designed to create a real sense of escalating terror and dread when the zombies swarm. 224 pages – Cat. No. 230. Also available as a hardcover edition. Sourcebooks expand the world, player options, and adventure ideas as well as present new zombies and dangers.
• Nightbane® RPG – Join the secret war against a demonic invasion most people do not even know has taken place. The demonic Nightlords, their evil Dopplegangers and other demon minions are quietly taking over the world, starting with the most powerful nations. You know it is happening because you are the Nightbane. You can see the true demonic form of these invaders, and you can stop them. The only wrinkle is you must turn into your monstrous supernatural form – your Morphus – to call upon your superhuman and magical powers. Oh, and the government is controlled by the Nightlords and their shape-changing demonic minions hunt the Nightbane. 224 pages – Cat. No. 730. Also available as a hardcover edition.
• And more, like the Rifts® Ultimate Edition (and 90+ Rifts® sourcebooks), Rifts® Chaos Earth®, The Mechanoid Trilogy®, Systems Failure, Splicers®, RECON®, Phase World®, etc.

 

On DriveThruRPG.com – 300+ RPG products – many world settings – endless adventure

Gamers are enjoying the new interactive character sheet and rediscovering the previous ones. We have a Nightbane® interactive character sheet coming soon.

The new Palladium Fantasy RPG® Interactive NPC Sheet is a Microsoft Excel-based system for creating Non-Player Characters quickly and easily. Once you know the system, you can have NPCs up and ready in minutes! Great for making a quick NPC at the last moment, or saving time when designing the big bad of an adventure.

• Design compatible with the Palladium Fantasy RPG® Interactive Character Sheet.
• 20,000+ preset NPC combinations ready to go in less than a minute.
• 15 nonhuman Palladium Fantasy races and 23 O.C.C.s.
• 300+ Wizard and Warlock spells programmed with quick stats.
• 70+ psionics, options for Minor Psionics, and more.
• $4.00 – Available on DriveThruRPG.com and PalladiumBooks.com – Created by Travis Guerrero.

 

Also Available – FREE Creature Feature™ Preview provides you a glimpse of what you will find in this epic book. There also FREE Sneak Previews of Rifts® Coalition Manhunters, Northern Gun 1 & 2, Hell Followed, and select other titles. Those are just some of the 300+ Palladium RPG titles available as PDF books.

No other game company offers game worlds for so many different genres. Best of all, learn to play one Palladium RPG and you can play them all, because each uses the same basic core rules and combat. There are differences, but the fundamentals are the same. This also means you can bring characters, villains, monsters, powers, magic, weapons, gear, and adventure ideas from one setting into another or mash them together!

300+ titles and nearly every game genre available now – and more is coming. Discover the Palladium Megaverse® right now.

– Rifts® titles. Rifts® is the ultimate setting in which you can combine any number of genres and play any style of gaming you may desire: science fiction, fantasy, supernatural horror, heroic adventure, dimensional travel, modern knights, cyborgs, giant robots, dinosaur taming, sleuthing, magic, monsters, heroes and legends. Or combine them all. There has never been a game quite like Rifts®.

– Rifts® Chaos Earth® titles. Live through the Great Cataclysm and the Coming of the Rifts. Rifts® Chaos Earth® RPG, Creatures of Chaos™, Rise of Magic™, and Chaos Earth® Resurrection™ are all available.

– The Rifter® #1-85. Each issue is a wealth of source material for Rifts® and 3-5 other Palladium game settings. More than 8,600 pages of source material and counting. Most issues are only available in digital form.

– Palladium Fantasy RPG® titles. A rich, original setting in which you can play humans or any number of nonhuman species of people in a world of magic, heroes and wonder. All of it epic.

– Dead Reign® RPG and sourcebooks. The Zombie Apocalypse unleashed. A great introductory RPG that is surprisingly uplifting, fun, fast, and easy to learn.

– Heroes Unlimited™ RPG Second Edition titles. Create any type of superhuman you can imagine to build your own super-hero universe.

– After the Bomb® RPG and sourcebooks. Play anthropomorphic, intelligent, mutant animals as crime-fighting mutants and super-heroes or survivors of a crumbling post-apocalyptic Earth.

– Ninjas & Superspies™ RPG and the Mystic China™ sourcebook. 41 types of martial arts, ninjas, super-spies, gizmos, mystic powers, and magic in the main book, plus even more in Mystic China.

– Nightbane® RPG and sourcebooks. Only you know the truth. Only you can see the Nightlords and their demonic minions, and you have the power to stop them. But you must transform into a monster yourself in order to use your powers. Trust no one.

– Beyond the Supernatural™ RPG and sourcebooks. Modern horror; 14 character classes, 42 occupations for “ordinary people,” 100+ psychic abilities, 16 monsters, and more.

– 300+ Palladium titles in all, plus G.M. kits, paper miniatures and more. Palladium Books has settings for every genre: Fantasy RPG, science fiction (Rifts®, Splicers®, and The Mechanoids®), super-heroes (Heroes Unlimited and After the Bomb), superhero horror (Nightbane®), modern horror (Beyond the Supernatural), zombies (Dead Reign®), The Rifter® sourcebook series, novels, paper minis, and more.

 

FUN Podcast Adventures

Heroes Unlimited Christmas Special and the recent Cozy Caverns Beyond the Supernatural RPG adventure podcasts from the creative minds at www.realplaygamespod.com. These fun podcasts are created by Palladium fans like you.

 

Palladium Collectibles – at Kevin’s Online Toy & Collectibles eBay Store

I am adding new collectibles and Palladium negatives over the next several weeks, so check ‘em out. Alex and I will try to post new items on a regular basis, so check in every week or so to see what’s new.

One-of-a-kind Palladium Books negatives (special and rare collectibles). Negatives are always very popular items at the Palladium Open House, Gen Con, and conventions, and are catching on as rare collectibles, unique in and of themselves. Before digital printing, pages of a book were laid out by hand on a board, and each page was photographed. The plastic film negatives were then “ganged” on a massive sheet of Mylar, 16 pages per big sheet, and the printing plates were made from the negatives – everything white, printing black. We have been cutting them loose and making them available to you. I am only keeping a few dozen pages of negatives and a few complete books for myself, the rest are all being slowly offered to you, in no particular order.

• Each is truly unique, attractive, and fun to have.
• Own a piece of Palladium Books and RPG history you will treasure.
• Each was used to print the very book you may have in your collection (1981-2004).
• Each signed in silver ink by Kevin Siembieda, the founder and owner of Palladium Books. He is also the game designer and often the author or co-author of the book from which the negative originates. And some negatives bear his artwork.
• Each signed negative comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
• Each signed negative is a one-of-a-kind work of art (on rare occasions, two-of-a-kind if a page or section of pages were replaced or a second edition was made) that resembles woodcut art, and a very dynamic conversation piece.
• Each signed negative is on a white board inside a clear plastic bag.
• Negatives looks fabulous matted or framed! Fits in an 8×10 inch matt opening. Each neg is roughly 8½ x 11 inches.
• Prices vary depending on the title, the art, and quality of the negative. Note: Many have scratches, or blemishes, and/or an opaque medium on the negative. Still, they look great and are a piece of RPG history. We recommend you carefully examine the photographs of each item to avoid disappointment.
• We have been making the negatives available, in no particular order, for a number of years, and will continue to do so. However, cutting them loose, signing and bagging is a time consuming process.
• Note: The negatives from the TMNT RPG, TMNT Adventures, and some Rifts® titles are already sold out. Moreover, the negatives from many titles were destroyed, so when you see one you like, get it when you can. Enjoy.

Original art – My Ebay store is one of the few places where you can find original artwork by me (Kevin Siembieda), Kevin Long, Charles Walton, and others, as well as one-of-a-kind negatives from classic Palladium books (they look awesome framed), and other Palladium memorabilia. Some are concept sketches, others are finished works of art, as well as a selection of prints and posters.

Other collectibles include art prints, posters, comic books, Palladium limited edition hardcovers, out of print items, signed books, one-of-a-kind proofreader copies, Star Wars toys, superhero action figures, and many other toys and items from my personal collection. Yeah, I used to be a crazy toy and art collector. Alex and I will keep adding items as our busy schedules allow, but we have a lot of fun collectibles available now and coming soon. Hundreds of items. Take a look every weekend for new additions.

http://stores.ebay.com/kevinstoys-artandcollectibles

 

Closing Thoughts – Community, Passion & Progress

Thank you again for your support of the Titan Robotics Kickstarter and Palladium Books in general. It is greatly appreciated. Please spread the word to your fellow gamers overseas that they can order a wide range of Palladium products through the Backerkit Pre-Order Store to get big savings on overseas shipping. It drives us crazy that shipping to locations outside the US is normally so insanely expensive. We want our friends and fans outside the US to be able to get our products.

This is just the beginning of the progress on many fronts you will continue to see at Palladium Books in the months ahead. All of us are working hard to get you the books you have been waiting for while simultaneously working to rebuild Palladium Books’ foundation and expand. One of those areas will involve expanding our social media presence. We are working on that behind the scenes along with ten thousand other things, but over time you will be seeing changes and improvements, large and small, across the board.

One step regarding social media is participating in more podcasts and YouTube interviews and chats, so you can expect to see more of me and Sean doing just that. In fact, I talk about a few at the end of these Closing Thoughts.

As you know I try to accept everyone and I do not often express my political views in my writing here, in our books, or in live chats. Like Erin Tarn, we try to be the voice of positivity and inclusivity and we will continue to do so. However, sometimes we may choose to speak on platforms you may not personally like. Please know that our efforts are not an endorsement of any hosts or their politics, but rather to spread positive word about Palladium’s games and the RPG hobby, and to reach and inspire gamers everywhere.

You may have already noticed that our interviews always deal with the joy and wonder of running and playing role-playing games, unleashing imaginations, being creative, and daring to follow your dreams. We love that our worlds and words seem to touch people in an overwhelmingly positive manner. That gamers and creators from all walks of life, genders, and places in the world see themselves in our works and feel inspired by them. We love that we can inspire others to game and write and draw and pursue their creative callings. To us, that feels like a miracle. A beautiful and unexpected miracle, because we never imagined our games or our words could mean so much to so many.

So we hope you will join us wherever we go to talk gaming and creativity. Or not. That’s your choice, and it’s okay. Just understand that we have no political agenda other than spreading the gospel of gaming, role-playing in particular. Our secret agenda ain’t so secret. I talk about it all the time, but here it is: To unlock people’s imaginations and help them find escape, joy, and creative freedom through role-playing games.

To that end, I would like to share with you a nice RPG chat I did with Ali Bushell at The Healer’s Guild – the February 17, 2023 Episode entitled: On pursing passion, falling into stories, and how trauma can break us (but others can heal us). Its focus starts with Rifts® but our talk takes some interesting and personal turns that most interviews do not. I enjoyed making it and hope you enjoy listening to it. The link is below.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3C80wEi05XMwn8m5F799rt?si=8yMtW0h6TdiH1EqqccSneQ

I also want to let you know that Sean and I are considering doing and posting chats and interviews with other Palladium creators like Ramon K. Perez, Freddie E. Williams II, Larry Elmore, and others in the future.

That’s it for this Update. Stay positive and open to community, fun, and gaming wherever you find it. Stay positive, be good to each other (and yourselves), and, as always, game on.

– Kevin Siembieda, Publisher, Writer, & Friend

 

NEW! The Palladium Fantasy RPG^® Interactive NPC Sheet

The new Palladium Fantasy RPG® Interactive NPC Sheet is a welcomed and helpful companion to the Palladium Fantasy Interactive Character Sheet by Travis Guerrero offering hundreds of magic spells, psionic powers, 15 inhuman character species, 23 O.C.C.s, 300 magic spells, 20,000 character combinations, and more. It is a Microsoft Excel-based system for creating Non-Player Characters quickly and easily. Once you know the system, you can have NPCs up and ready in minutes! Great for making a quick NPC at the last moment, or saving time when designing the big bad of an adventure.

Features & Benefits:

• Designed to be compatible with the Palladium Fantasy RPG® Interactive Character Sheet.
• 20,000+ preset NPC combinations ready to go in less than a minute when you consider species, attribute, O.C.C., and level options! Many more with additional features and easy customization.
• 15 inhuman Palladium Fantasy races.
• 23 O.C.C.s, plus a few variations for certain O.C.C.s such as single and dual element Warlocks.
• NPCs can be made from Level 1 through Level 15.
• 300+ Wizard and Warlock spells programmed with quick stats.
• 70+ psionics programmed with quick stats, plus options for Minor Psionics.
• Skills, armor, weapons, spells, and psionics are programmed with predetermined selections, and more.
• NPCs can be further customized by changing their standard selections with additional options from Drop Down Lists, and keeping it book legal based on your selections.
• $4.00 – Available at DriveThruRPG.com and at PalladiumBooks.com – Created by Travis Guerrero.
• Instructions on how to use the NPC sheet:
• Tutorial Video (Part 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z53WS3n3O6A
• Tutorial Video (Part 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GRs7gPVN90

 

Original Palladium Fantasy RPG^® Interactive Character Sheet

The Palladium Fantasy RPG® Interactive Character Sheet is a Microsoft Excel-based character management system. Packed with features and data collected from every official Palladium Fantasy sourcebook, this sheet saves you time and hassle with each character you create. Available now, directly from Palladium Books AND DriveThruRPG.com – this is a digital, online product only.

Features & Benefits:

• The Main Character Sheet Page collects the important data from across multiple tabs and puts it in one place for quick and easy reference.
• Separate sheets examine character construction (worktable), Skills, Magic, Psionics, and Combat in greater detail.
• Built-in leveling system that calculates skill advancement for you!
• Experience Tables for over 80 O.C.C.s already programmed.
• Recognizes the percentages for nearly 150 skills, plus combat bonuses for over 20 Weapon Proficiencies and 7 Hand to Hand styles.
• Calculates the speed and distance a character can run and jump, lift, carry and throw based on character Attributes.
• Add in your own Hand to Hand style, custom Skills, unique Weapon Proficiencies, and Experience Tables.
• Instructions on how to use the sheet included, as well as a video walkthrough below.
• Important Note: This character sheet is built to be used with Microsoft Excel 2010+ and it comes in .XLSX format. Opening this file in other spreadsheet programs is NOT guaranteed to work as intended.
• Watch the Overview video here: https://vimeo.com/322271758

 

Still Hot! Rifts^® Automated Character Sheet for EXCEL

The next step in character data collection! This EXCEL template provides automation to your Rifts® character creation process. Done in Microsoft Excel, this character template will allow you to build your character with substantial ease and speed. Ideal for the new gamer who doesn’t know all of the Palladium Books® rules just yet, it’s also a highly effective tool for Game Masters and advanced players alike who make multiple characters, NPCs or just like to min/max or theory craft characters between games.

• Dice Roller.
• Automated Attributes and Stat Block: All the bonuses and features from attributes are presented in a large stat block allowing you to easily see your bonuses.
• Automated Combat Stats: The main page holds a section where you can pull up data for your various combat stats, from hand to hand abilities such as Strike, Parry, Dodge and Disarm, to W.P. bonuses including those of the W.P. Sharpshooting variety.
• Automated Psionics: All psionics from Rifts® Ultimate Edition, Rifts® World Book 12: Psyscape™ and Rifts® World Book 32: Lemuria can be selected from a dropdown menu.
• Automated Spells: All Common Invocations, Necromancy, Ocean Magic and Biomancy spells, and yes, all the Lemurian Biomancer spells too!
• Automated Skills: All skills from the Rifts® Ultimate Edition, Rifts® World Book 25: China 2 – Heroes of the Celestial Court™ and Rifts® World Book 32: Lemuria can be selected and then automatically add bonuses from prerequisites and related skills.
• And much, much more.
• Note: The file is best used in Microsoft Excel 2016 or above. Some data may be lost if not using Microsoft Excel, such as when using similar products like Open Office.
• Available from PalladiumBooks.com AND DriveThruRPG.com – make those characters!

 

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One game system – every genre – countless worlds – endless adventure

By Kevin Siembieda & Sean Owen Roberson

Hey, everyone. I hope you are getting through these dog days of winter. Our winter here in southeastern Michigan hasn’t been too bad. Light snow and unseasonably warm temperatures overall. Still, we are all looking forward to spring, real warmth, and green. [It still seems like an arctic wasteland to me. – Sean]

 

SALE! Robot Rampage – 25% Discount on robot and bionic filled titles; mostly Rifts® World Books and sourcebooks! Physical product from Palladium Books. PDF titles from DriveThruRPG.com – see the complete list and descriptions below.

 

UPDATE: The Titan Robotics Kickstarter Survey AND Pledge Manager is about to go live! Final approval by Backerkit is underway and it should be available in the coming days. Please fill out the survey and begin to manage your pledge at your earliest convenience. You will see there is a large range of other Palladium RPG titles available in Backerkit because it is a cost effective way for many of our fans in Canada and around the world to order product at much more affordable shipping rates than Palladium Books can provide through standard commercial shipping. Please, spread the word and take advantage of it. See more exciting details from Sean in Closing Thoughts. Much of setting up Backerkit and the survey, among other things, has fallen on Wayne’s shoulders, so thank you Wayne.

 

NEW! The Palladium Fantasy Interactive NPC/Villains Sheet by Travis Guerrero has people pretty excited. Check out the various interactive character sheets. Available from both Palladium Books and DriveThruRPG.com – enjoy.

 

My Thanks to those of you who supported the BRIC Perimeter Wall & Armored Gate Kickstarter. Like you, Sean, Wayne, and I have also donated to the project. It is such a worthy cause and a rare chance to do something meaningful for a specific community of people.

 

My eBay Store for collectibles. As promised, I have been working with Alex to add more Robotech® RPG books and negatives, first printings, other out of print Palladium titles, toys, and a couple dozen one-of-a-kind negatives to my eBay store (http://stores.ebay.com/kevinstoys-artandcollectibles). And there is more to come. While I’m at it, I have been putting aside goodies for our next Palladium Open House auction.

 

No Palladium Open House (POH) this year – We have been getting a lot of inquiries about the next POH. That’s pretty cool and exciting to see so much desire for another one, but it will be a couple of years. First, the Palladium Open House is not an annual event. Like the Olympics it takes place every 3-4 years. Second, it takes a lot of planning and work, but right now all our energy is focused on pounding out numerous new releases this year and building the company. As a result, we’re thinking maybe spring 2025 at the soonest, and that is NOT a set date. There are a lot of variables that influence when we may host another POH and we will keep you posted. Meanwhile, we hope to see a whole lot of you at Gen Con Indy this August.

 

Progress – As you can see, things are moving forward with the Kickstarter as well as behind the scenes. Sean, Wayne, and I are still bouncing between a number of projects as we continue to shepherd several titles toward completion, as well as approving a seemingly endless stream of artwork and writing for upcoming Savage Rifts® books from Pinnacle. Thank you for your support and love; warm regards right back at you. Don’t miss out on the sale and see Closing Thoughts for more insight on the Kickstarter.

 

Robot Rampage SALE – 25% Discount

In anticipation of Titan Robotics we thought we’d give you a sale featuring all things robotic and cybernetic.

• Rifts® Sourcebook One – Archie Three, the Republicans, robot creation rules, robots, cyborgs, monsters, adventure, and more. 160 pages – Cat. No. 801.
• Rifts® Sourcebook Two: The Mechanoids – More Archie, Hagan, Mechanoid® invaders, the Seven Dangers Prophecy, and more. 112 pages – Cat. No. 805.
• The Mechanoid Invasion® Trilogy – World devouring aliens with a hatred for humans and all humanoids. The science fiction game that launched Palladium Books. 224 pages – Cat. No. 400.
• Rifts® World Book 5: Triax & the NGR – Triax super-technology (robots, cyborgs, vehicles) vs the savage Gargoyle Empire. 224 pages – Cat. No. 810.
• Rifts® World Book 6: South America – Robots and cyborgs, robot dinosaurs, weapons and gear of notable South American nations, plus the Anti-Monster, Biomancy magic, Jaguar People, mutants, pirates, vampires, and more. 168 pages – Cat. No. 814.
• Rifts® World Book 8: Japan – All sorts of technological wonders await, including robots, power armor, Dragon-Cyborgs, Cyber-Samurai, Ninja Crazies, Ninja Juicers, Cyberoids, weapons, Rune Swords, demons and more. 216 pages – Cat. No. 818.
• Rifts® World Book 9: South America 2 – A ton of robots, cyborgs, vehicles, weapons, and gear from the Arkhon alien invaders, Empire of the Sun, Megaversal Legion, Cordoba, Santiago, and others, plus Nazca Line Magic, dark gods, and more. 192 pages – Cat. No. 819.
• Rifts® World Book 11: Coalition War Campaign – The war machines of the Coalition: Skelebots, robots, power armor, cyborgs, combat vehicles, aircraft, Juicers, Rangers, and much more. 224 pages – Cat. No. 821.
• Rifts® World Book 14: New West – Introducing Bandito Arms and its SAMAS, power armors, weapons, vehicles, robot horses, hovercycles, cyborgs, 20 O.C.C.s including the Psi-Slinger and Wired Gunslinger, plus Lyn-Srial Sky-Knights and Cloud Magic, a host of creatures, D-Bees, and more. 224 pages – Cat. No. 826.
• Rifts® World Book 17: Warlords of Russia – Cyborg shocktroops the likes of which you’ve never seen, plus 30 O.C.C.s, the warlords, vehicles, weapons, and gear! 224 pages – Cat. No. 832.
• Rifts® World Book 22: Free Quebec – Glitter Boy and Glitter Boy variants, the Glitter Girl, Pale Death and Violator SAMAS, cyborgs, robots, combat vehicles, weapons, gear, key locations, and more. 224 pages – Cat. No. 837.
• Rifts® World Book 31: Triax 2 – New Triax weapons, 10 giant robots, robot drones, power armor, cyborgs, vehicles, aircraft, mobile fortress, war update and more. 192 pages – Cat. No. 881.
• Rifts® World Book 33: Northern Gun One – 27 giant robots, 70+ weapons, a hovertrain, the NG city, people, bounty board, and more. 224 pages – Cat. No. 887.
• Rifts® World Book 34: Northern Gun Two – 30+ new power armors, 30+ new M.D.C. body armors, 15 combat vehicles, 14 hovercycles, 10 robot haulers and drones, Robodome arena and more. 256 pages – Cat. No. 888.
• Rifts® World Book 36: Sovietski – Robots, cyborgs, tanks and combat vehicles, weapons, bionic animals, 9 O.C.C.s with 40+ M.O.S. skill packages, the Sovietski, its people, mutants, D-Bees, and more. 224 pages – Cat. No. 891.
• Rifts® Bionics Sourcebook – 220+ bionic components and features, 47 commercial cybernetics, 24 Black Market cybernetics, TW Cybernetics, 7 City Rat O.C.C.s, the Cyber-Snatcher, and more. 112 pages – Cat. No. 850.
• Rifts® Black Market Sourcebook – Bandito Arms and BigBore merc weapons and gear, robots, power armor, body armor, vehicles, robot animals and the TW Ironmage Glitter Boy, plus details about the Black Market and its O.C.C.s. 192 pages – Cat. No. 886.

Note: A similar sale of PDF books is taking place at DriveThruRPG.com – enjoy.

 

Palladium needs G.M.s to run Gen Con 2023 Game Events

If you are planning to run game events at Gen Con based on any of Palladium Books’ settings, please coordinate with Palladium and get us those descriptions pronto. You get the best attendance for your games if they are submitted early, so please do so. We hope to have a strong presence at Gen Con, and your games help. Plus, by coordinating through Palladium it helps other Game Masters, all games are held in the same gaming area/room, and Palladium provides G.M.s and players special discount coupons redeemable at our booth.

Please reach out and coordinate with Jeff Ruiz (NMI) at nmi {at} thedeificnmi.com to have your games listed at Gen Con as part of the Palladium group. NMI, aka Jeff Ruiz, is Palladium Books’ experienced event coordinator. He will create a spreadsheet and submit your games and descriptions on your behalf. Palladium freelance writer Glen Evans will provide Game Master badges, information, coupons, etc., on site at Gen Con.

nmi {at} thedeificnmi.com

You can request Gen Con game event submission forms and send event descriptions to the email address above.

Gen Con Game Event Deadlines:

• Early Event Submissions End February 12th
• Standard Event Submissions End March 10th, but the SOONER the better to guarantee full game attendance!

Submit your game descriptions as soon as possible to guarantee they are listed both online and in the program book! The more eyeballs that see your game event listing and description, the more likely you are to SELL OUT the event tickets, and enjoy full participation at your event. Thanks.

The lineup for Palladium creators at the Gen Con booth includes Kevin Siembieda (writer/game designer), Sean Owen Roberson (writer/game designer), Wayne Smith (editor/The Rifter®), Crystal Willard (sales), Glen Evans (writer), and a range of freelancers such as Mark Oberle (writer), Mike Leonard, and others. Let’s make this Gen Con a great one that’s fun for everyone.

 

NEW! The Palladium Fantasy RPG^® Interactive NPC Sheet

The new Palladium Fantasy RPG® Interactive NPC Sheet is a welcomed and helpful companion to the Palladium Fantasy Interactive Character Sheet by Travis Guerrero offering hundreds of magic spells, psionic powers, 15 inhuman character species, 23 O.C.C.s, 300 magic spells, 20,000 character combinations, and more. It is a Microsoft Excel-based system for creating Non-Player Characters quickly and easily. Once you know the system, you can have NPCs up and ready in minutes! Great for making a quick NPC at the last moment, or saving time when designing the big bad of an adventure.

Features & Benefits:

• Designed to be compatible with the Palladium Fantasy RPG® Interactive Character Sheet.
• 20,000+ preset NPC combinations ready to go in less than a minute when you consider species, attribute, O.C.C., and level options! Many more with additional features and easy customization.
• 15 inhuman Palladium Fantasy races.
• 23 O.C.C.s, plus a few variations for certain O.C.C.s such as single and dual element Warlocks.
• NPCs can be made from Level 1 through Level 15.
• 300+ Wizard and Warlock spells programmed with quick stats.
• 70+ psionics programmed with quick stats, plus options for Minor Psionics.
• Skills, armor, weapons, spells, and psionics are programmed with predetermined selections, and more.
• NPCs can be further customized by changing their standard selections with additional options from Drop Down Lists, and keeping it book legal based on your selections.
• $4.00 – Available at DriveThruRPG.com and at PalladiumBooks.com – Created by Travis Guerrero.
• Instructions on how to use the NPC sheet:
• Tutorial Video (Part 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z53WS3n3O6A
• Tutorial Video (Part 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GRs7gPVN90

 

Original Palladium Fantasy RPG^® Interactive Character Sheet

The Palladium Fantasy RPG® Interactive Character Sheet is a Microsoft Excel-based character management system. Packed with features and data collected from every official Palladium Fantasy sourcebook, this sheet saves you time and hassle with each character you create. Available now, directly from Palladium Books AND DriveThruRPG.com – this is a digital, online product only.

Features & Benefits:

• The Main Character Sheet Page collects the important data from across multiple tabs and puts it in one place for quick and easy reference.
• Separate sheets examine character construction (worktable), Skills, Magic, Psionics, and Combat in greater detail.
• Built-in leveling system that calculates skill advancement for you!
• Experience Tables for over 80 O.C.C.s already programmed.
• Recognizes the percentages for nearly 150 skills, plus combat bonuses for over 20 Weapon Proficiencies and 7 Hand to Hand styles.
• Calculates the speed and distance a character can run and jump, lift, carry and throw based on character Attributes.
• Add in your own Hand to Hand style, custom Skills, unique Weapon Proficiencies, and Experience Tables.
• Instructions on how to use the sheet included, as well as a video walkthrough below.
• Important Note: This character sheet is built to be used with Microsoft Excel 2010+ and it comes in .XLSX format. Opening this file in other spreadsheet programs is NOT guaranteed to work as intended.
• Watch the Overview video here: https://vimeo.com/322271758

 

Still Hot! Rifts^® Automated Character Sheet for EXCEL

The next step in character data collection! This EXCEL template provides automation to your Rifts® character creation process. Done in Microsoft Excel, this character template will allow you to build your character with substantial ease and speed. Ideal for the new gamer who doesn’t know all of the Palladium Books® rules just yet, it’s also a highly effective tool for Game Masters and advanced players alike who make multiple characters, NPCs or just like to min/max or theory craft characters between games.

• Dice Roller.
• Automated Attributes and Stat Block: All the bonuses and features from attributes are presented in a large stat block allowing you to easily see your bonuses.
• Automated Combat Stats: The main page holds a section where you can pull up data for your various combat stats, from hand to hand abilities such as Strike, Parry, Dodge and Disarm, to W.P. bonuses including those of the W.P. Sharpshooting variety.
• Automated Psionics: All psionics from Rifts® Ultimate Edition, Rifts® World Book 12: Psyscape™ and Rifts® World Book 32: Lemuria can be selected from a dropdown menu.
• Automated Spells: All Common Invocations, Necromancy, Ocean Magic and Biomancy spells, and yes, all the Lemurian Biomancer spells too!
• Automated Skills: All skills from the Rifts® Ultimate Edition, Rifts® World Book 25: China 2 – Heroes of the Celestial Court™ and Rifts® World Book 32: Lemuria can be selected and then automatically add bonuses from prerequisites and related skills.
• And much, much more.
• Note: The file is best used in Microsoft Excel 2016 or above. Some data may be lost if not using Microsoft Excel, such as when using similar products like Open Office.
• Available from PalladiumBooks.com AND DriveThruRPG.com – make those characters!

 

NEW! “Original” Beyond the Supernatural^™ RPG “Bonus” Edition Commemorative Hardcover, 1st Edition Rules – available now

Fans are loving the “Original” Beyond the Supernatural RPG (1988) re-release as a commemorative bonus edition hardcover with its 28 iconic monsters, information about ley lines and magic, and more. Made available due to popular demand, the deluxe, commemorative, crimson foil hardcover of the Original Beyond the Supernatural RPG (1988) is back in print for the first time in 25 years. The book is simply entitled “Beyond the Supernatural,” it is gorgeous, and a must for BTS fans.

• Modern horror and adventure.
• The original, 1st Edition BTS rule book exactly as first published, except now as a deluxe hardcover.
• 32 pages of “bonus” material.
• 28 monsters, most of which can be converted to BTS-2 with some work.
• Quick roll villain tables. Weapons and equipment section.
• Random Encounter Tables. Random Creature Creation Tables.
• 4 adventures, 2 adventure outlines, and countless adventure ideas.
• Erick Wujcik’s “Victim Characters” alternative rules for playing classic movie horror and splatter film horror.
• Erick Wujcik’s Game Master Guide to running horror adventures.
• Can be adapted to BTS 2nd edition rules. Though magic and psionics work differently in BTS-2, this is a valuable resource and gaming tool. We recommend you only use O.C.C.s and characters from the BTS Second Edition rule book when playing in the Second Edition setting.
• Probably limited to fewer than 1,000 copies.
• 288 pages of terrifying fun – $55.00 retail – Cat. No. 699HC – Available now.

 

Creature Feature^™ – A Beyond the Supernatural^™ sourcebook – available now

Creature Feature is epic and much more than a monster book. It is filled with adventure, G.M. and player tips, anecdotes, rules clarifications, and more.

• 15 supernatural creatures described in depth. Each creature offers adventure hooks and ideas for more.
• The art of making and running monsters.
• Creature encounter table and tips on making unique creatures.
• Player paranormal investigator background table.
• Game Master source material and tips for running modern horror.
• More world setting and monster hunting lore.
• Rules clarifications and errata.
• A full adventure and numerous adventure suggestions.
• Paranormal encounter ideas, tips, advice, NPCs, and more.
• Written by Steven Dawes, Kevin Siembieda, and others.
• Art by Steven Cummings, Nick Bradshaw, and others.
• 192 pages – $26.99 retail – Cat. No. 704 – Available now.

 

BACK in STOCK! “Original” Palladium Fantasy RPG^® “Bonus” Edition Commemorative Hardcover, 1st Edition – Available now

The ever popular Original Palladium Fantasy RPG® Commemorative Bonus Hardcover (first edition rules) is back in print. It is a deluxe, foil stamped edition that presents the original, First Edition Fantasy rules, expanded with the inclusion of the long out-of-print Arms of Nargash-Tor adventure sourcebook and Tombs of Gersidi.

• The complete, original RPG – the game that started Palladium Books.
• First Edition rules are easily adaptable to current Fantasy titles.
• Includes The Tombs of Gersidi adventure and setting.
• The Arms of Nargash-Tor adventure sourcebook is included as “bonus” material back in print for the first time in 35 years.
• Easily adapted to all 2nd Edition rules and sourcebooks.
• Deluxe hardcover edition. Probably limited to fewer than 1,000 copies.
• 320 pages total with “bonus” material – $55 retail – Cat. No. 449HC – available now!

 

List of Palladium Books^® RPG Hardcovers Available Now

• NEW! “Original” Beyond the Supernatural RPG® Commemorative “Bonus” Foil Hardcover (1st Edition rules) – This is the original 1st Edition rules (1988) in a deluxe hardcover format. The first time ever as a hardcover and includes the original O.C.C.s, monsters, and magic. 28 monsters, adventures, G.M. tips, Erick Wujcik’s infamous “victim character” rules, and 32 bonus pages of adventure material for BTS-2. The cover is a blood red foil image, imprinted on black faux leatherette. 288 pages – $55 retail – Cat. No. 699HC – Available now!
• Beyond the Supernatural™ RPG, 2nd Edition Hardcover – 224 pages – $36.99 – Cat. No. 700HC.
• BACK IN STOCK! “Original” Palladium Fantasy RPG® Commemorative “Bonus” Foil Hardcover (1st Edition rules) – Holiday demand cleaned the shelves of this fan favorite hardcover, but it is back in stock. This is the original 1st Edition Rules RPG including Tombs of Gersidi and the first Fantasy sourcebook: The Arms of Nargash-Tor. The cover is a classy crimson foil image, imprinted on black faux leatherette to replicate the original red and black RPG fans love. 320 pages – $55 retail – Cat. No. 449HC – available now.
• Palladium Fantasy RPG®, 2nd Edition Hardcover – 336 pages – $39.99 – Cat. No. 450HC – Our second best selling new hardcover after the Rifts® 30th Anniversary edition.
• “Original” Rifts® RPG 30th Anniversary Commemorative Hardcover – available now! This collector’s item sports the original Parkinson cover, an additional 32 page color section, history of Rifts®, unpublished concept art, gallery of all Rifts® covers through 2020, and more. Can be used with ALL Rifts® supplements – 288 pages – $49.99 – Cat. No. 800HC30 – Available now.
• Rifts® Ultimate Edition RPG Hardcover – 376 pages – $44.99 – Cat. No. 800HC – epic.
• Rifts® Ultimate Edition “Softcover” is a new format. RUE has only ever been available as a hardcover, and it still is, but it is now also available as a softcover – 376 pages – $34.99 – Cat. No. 800SE.
• Rifts® Game Master Guide Hardcover – 352 pages – $39.99 – Cat. No. 845HC.
• Rifts® Book of Magic Hardcover – available now – BACK in stock – 352 pages – $39.99 – Cat. No. 848HC – available now.
• Rifts® Adventure Guide Hardcover – 192 pages – $36.99 – Cat. No. 849HC.
• Chaos Earth® RPG “Bonus” Edition Hardcover – 192 pages – $36.99 – Cat. No. 660HC – 30 extra pages of bonus material – available now!
• Heroes Unlimited™ RPG, 2nd Edition Hardcover – 352 pages – $39.99 – Cat. No. 500HC.
• Ninjas & Superspies™ RPG “Bonus” Hardcover – available now – BACK in stock – 224 pages – $36.99 – Cat. No. 525HC – includes bonus material – available now.
• After the Bomb® RPG “Bonus” Hardcover – available now – BACK in stock – 296 pages – $39.99 – Cat. No. 503HC – includes bonus material – available now.
• Nightbane® RPG “Bonus” Edition Hardcover – available now – 304 pages – $39.99 – Cat. No. 730HC – 60 extra pages of bonus material – available now.
• Dead Reign® RPG (Zombie Apocalypse) Hardcover – available now – BACK in stock – 224 pages – $36.99 – Cat. No. 230HC – available now.
• Splicers® RPG “Bonus” Edition Hardcover – The Splicers® RPG plus 50 pages of extra material gathered from The Rifter®. 280 pages – $44.99 – Cat. No. 200HC – available now.

 

Recent and Notable Palladium Products – a Megaverse^® of adventure awaits you

• NEW! Palladium Fantasy RPG® Interactive NPC Sheet to help you create monsters and villains quickly. This Excel spreadsheet is available on DriveThruRPG.com and PalladiumBooks.com.
• NEW! “Original” Beyond the Supernatural™ RPG Commemorative “Bonus” Foil Hardcover (1st Edition rules) – described above.
• Beyond the Supernatural™ RPG, 2nd Edition – A plausible modern horror setting unlike any other. One that makes sense and will challenge your role-playing skills. 14 Psychic Character Classes. 42 occupations for “ordinary” people, 100+ psychic abilities, including Fire Walker abilities, creatures of darkness, the Lazlo Agency, and more. All of these unlikely heroes stand against supernatural evil in a world of disbelievers who brand them as practitioners of fringe science and lunatics. Only your characters know the truth: supernatural evil is real and dangerous. Are you ready to join the battle? 256 pages – Cat. No. 700. Also available as a hardcover edition.
• Creature Feature™, a Beyond the Supernatural™, 2nd Edition Sourcebook – 15 new creatures, rules clarifications, player and Game Master tips, adventure and more – 192 pages – $26.99 retail – Cat. No. 704 – available now.
• Rifts® Coalition Manhunters™ Sourcebook – 224 pages of Coalition data to blow your mind. 80+ new psionic abilities, 9 Manhunter psychic assassins, Psi-Ops thought police, Dog Boys, Kill Hounds, Coalition secrets, and more – 224 pages – Cat. No. 894.
• The Rifter® #85 Annual – Rifts®, Fantasy, and many RPG settings – Cat. No. 185 – Also available as a bookmarked PDF book on DriveThruRPG where it has made the Top 10 Best Sellers List.
• European Castles – 40+ real world castles from across Europe and their actual floor plans whenever available – for use with ANY game system – 48 pages – $10.99 – Cat. No. 410 – available now.
• Exotic Weapons – 100+ strange and exotic weapons from around the globe – for use with ANY game system – 48 pages – $10.99 – Cat. No. 409 – available now.
• The Compendium of Modern Weapons – 450+ real world weapons from around the globe – for use with ANY game system – 176 pages – Cat. No. 415.
• Palladium Fantasy RPG®, 2nd Edition – A fantasy setting like no other, rich in history and inviting adventure. Not only are you able to play iconic fantasy heroes, but also characters such as the Mind Mage, Druid, Diabolist, Summoner and an array of nonhuman characters from Elves and Dwarves to Wolfen, Changelings, Kobolds, Orcs, Ogres, and many others. 25+ Occupational Character Classes (O.C.C.s), 14+ inhuman player races (more in sourcebooks), 300+ magic spells, 60 magical wards, 50 magic circles, 70+ psychic powers, dozens of magic items and potions, and so much more. 336 pages – Cat. No. 450. Also available as a hardcover edition. More than a dozen sourcebooks support this game line.
• Lopan™ (Fantasy) Raw Preview – Cat. No. 476-RAW.
• Land of the South Winds™ (Fantasy) Raw Preview – Cat. No. 477-RAW.
• Heroes Unlimited™ RPG, 2nd Edition – A hit super-hero RPG for 30+ years. Why? Because it enables you to create any type of comic book hero you can imagine. 101 super abilities plus a multitude of sub-powers within them, bonuses and special combat capabilities. 72 psychic powers and 100+ magic spells, plus enchanted weapons and objects that turn a person into a superhuman. Psychics, super-powered aliens, mutants, super soldiers, Mega-Heroes, mages, immortals, cyborgs, robots, power armor, weapon masters, and more. Plus a dozen sourcebooks provide you with hundreds of additional super abilities, hero categories, bad guys, and adventures. 352 pages for a complete RPG – Cat. No. 500. Also available as a hardcover edition.
• After the Bomb® RPG – Erick Wujcik’s mutant magnum opus. Create any mutant animal from a turtle to an elephant, animal psionics, animal powers, chimeras, and more. Use the mutants as modern world heroes, or play within the AtB post-apocalypse setting, Rifts®, or just about any setting. 224 pages – Cat. No. 503. Also available as a hardcover edition.
• Ninjas & Superspies™ RPG – 40+ styles of martial arts, mystic abilities, spies, gadgets, and creating secret organizations. 176 pages – Cat. No. 525. Also available as a hardcover edition.
• Dead Reign® RPG – The Zombie Apocalypse unleashed! Can you survive? Play Post-Apocalyptic heroes or ordinary people. Part zombie game, part survival manual. All fun. A great beginner’s game. If you are looking for a zombie game that truly captures the feel of survival after the apocalypse and the nightmare of being stalked by zombies, Dead Reign® is it. Game mechanics are designed to create a real sense of escalating terror and dread when the zombies swarm. 224 pages – Cat. No. 230. Also available as a hardcover edition. Sourcebooks expand the world, player options, and adventure ideas as well as present new zombies and dangers.
• Nightbane® RPG – Join the secret war against a demonic invasion most people do not even know has taken place. The demonic Nightlords, their evil Dopplegangers and other demon minions are quietly taking over the world, starting with the most powerful nations. You know it is happening because you are the Nightbane. You can see the true demonic form of these invaders, and you can stop them. The only wrinkle is you must turn into your monstrous supernatural form – your Morphus – to call upon your superhuman and magical powers. Oh, and the government is controlled by the Nightlords and their shape-changing demonic minions hunt the Nightbane. 224 pages – Cat. No. 730. Also available as a hardcover edition.
• And more, like the Rifts® Ultimate Edition (and 90+ Rifts® sourcebooks), Rifts® Chaos Earth®, The Mechanoid Trilogy®, Systems Failure, Splicers®, RECON®, Phase World®, etc.

 

New on DriveThruRPG.com – Robot Rampage SALE

In anticipation of Titan Robotics we thought we’d give you a sale featuring all things robotic and cybernetic.

• Rifts® Sourcebook One – 160 pages – Cat. No. 801.
• Rifts® Sourcebook Two: The Mechanoids – 112 pages – Cat. No. 805.
• The Mechanoid Invasion® Trilogy – 224 pages – Cat. No. 400.
• Rifts® World Book 5: Triax & the NGR – 224 pages – Cat. No. 810.
• Rifts® World Book 6: South America – 168 pages – Cat. No. 814.
• Rifts® World Book 8: Japan – 216 pages – Cat. No. 818.
• Rifts® World Book 9: South America 2 – 192 pages – Cat. No. 819.
• Rifts® World Book 11: Coalition War Campaign – 224 pages – Cat. No. 821.
• Rifts® World Book 14: New West – 224 pages – Cat. No. 826.
• Rifts® World Book 17: Warlords of Russia – 224 pages – Cat. No. 832.
• Rifts® World Book 22: Free Quebec – 192 pages – Cat. No. 837.
• Rifts® World Book 31: Triax 2 – 192 pages – Cat. No. 881.
• Rifts® World Book 33: Northern Gun One – 224 pages – Cat. No. 887.
• Rifts® World Book 34: Northern Gun Two – 256 pages – Cat. No. 888.
• Rifts® World Book 36: Sovietski – 224 pages – Cat. No. 891.
• Rifts® Bionics Sourcebook – 112 pages – Cat. No. 850.
• Rifts® Black Market Sourcebook – 192 pages – Cat. No. 886.
• Note: A similar sale of physical books is taking place at PalladiumBooks.com – enjoy.

 

300+ titles – one game system – nearly every genre – endless adventure:

The new Palladium Fantasy RPG® Interactive NPC Sheet is a Microsoft Excel-based system for creating Non-Player Characters quickly and easily. Once you know the system, you can have NPCs up and ready in minutes! Great for making a quick NPC at the last moment, or saving time when designing the big bad of an adventure.

• Design compatible with the Palladium Fantasy RPG® Interactive Character Sheet.
• 20,000+ preset NPC combinations ready to go in less than a minute.
• 15 nonhuman Palladium Fantasy races and 23 O.C.C.s.
• 300+ Wizard and Warlock spells programmed with quick stats.
• 70+ psionics, options for Minor Psionics, and more.
• $4.00 – Available on DriveThruRPG.com and PalladiumBooks.com – Created by Travis Guerrero.

 

Also Available – FREE Creature Feature™ Preview provides you a glimpse of what you will find in this epic book. There also FREE Sneak Previews of Rifts® Coalition Manhunters, Northern Gun 1 & 2, Hell Followed, and select other titles. Those are just some of the 300+ Palladium RPG titles available as PDF books.

No other game company offers game worlds for so many different genres. Best of all, learn to play one Palladium RPG and you can play them all, because each uses the same basic core rules and combat. There are differences, but the fundamentals are the same. This also means you can bring characters, villains, monsters, powers, magic, weapons, gear, and adventure ideas from one setting into another or mash them together!

300+ titles and nearly every game genre available now – and more is coming. Discover the Palladium Megaverse® right now.

– Rifts® titles. Rifts® is the ultimate setting in which you can combine any number of genres and play any style of gaming you may desire: science fiction, fantasy, supernatural horror, heroic adventure, dimensional travel, modern knights, cyborgs, giant robots, dinosaur taming, sleuthing, magic, monsters, heroes and legends. Or combine them all. There has never been a game quite like Rifts®.

– Rifts® Chaos Earth® titles. Live through the Great Cataclysm and the Coming of the Rifts. Rifts® Chaos Earth® RPG, Creatures of Chaos™, Rise of Magic™, and Chaos Earth® Resurrection™ are all available.

– The Rifter® #1-85. Each issue is a wealth of source material for Rifts® and 3-5 other Palladium game settings. More than 8,600 pages of source material and counting. Most issues are only available in digital form.

– Palladium Fantasy RPG® titles. A rich, original setting in which you can play humans or any number of nonhuman species of people in a world of magic, heroes and wonder. All of it epic.

– Dead Reign® RPG and sourcebooks. The Zombie Apocalypse unleashed. A great introductory RPG that is surprisingly uplifting, fun, fast, and easy to learn.

– Heroes Unlimited™ RPG Second Edition titles. Create any type of superhuman you can imagine to build your own super-hero universe.

– After the Bomb® RPG and sourcebooks. Play anthropomorphic, intelligent, mutant animals as crime-fighting mutants and super-heroes or survivors of a crumbling post-apocalyptic Earth.

– Ninjas & Superspies™ RPG and the Mystic China™ sourcebook. 41 types of martial arts, ninjas, super-spies, gizmos, mystic powers, and magic in the main book, plus even more in Mystic China.

– Nightbane® RPG and sourcebooks. Only you know the truth. Only you can see the Nightlords and their demonic minions, and you have the power to stop them. But you must transform into a monster yourself in order to use your powers. Trust no one.

– Beyond the Supernatural™ RPG and sourcebooks. Modern horror; 14 character classes, 42 occupations for “ordinary people,” 100+ psychic abilities, 16 monsters, and more.

– 300+ Palladium titles in all, plus G.M. kits, paper miniatures and more. Palladium Books has settings for every genre: Fantasy RPG, science fiction (Rifts®, Splicers®, and The Mechanoids®), super-heroes (Heroes Unlimited and After the Bomb), superhero horror (Nightbane®), modern horror (Beyond the Supernatural), zombies (Dead Reign®), The Rifter® sourcebook series, novels, paper minis, and more.

 

FUN Podcast Adventures

Heroes Unlimited Christmas Special and the recent Cozy Caverns Beyond the Supernatural RPG adventure podcasts from the creative minds at www.realplaygamespod.com. These fun podcasts are created by Palladium fans like you.

 

Palladium Collectibles – at Kevin’s Online Toy & Collectibles eBay Store

I am adding new collectibles and Palladium negatives over the next several weeks, so check ‘em out. Alex and I will try to post new items on a regular basis, so check in every week or so to see what’s new.

One-of-a-kind Palladium Books negatives (special and rare collectibles). Negatives are always very popular items at the Palladium Open House, Gen Con, and conventions, and are catching on as rare collectibles, unique in and of themselves. Before digital printing, pages of a book were laid out by hand on a board, and each page was photographed. The plastic film negatives were then “ganged” on a massive sheet of Mylar, 16 pages per big sheet, and the printing plates were made from the negatives – everything white, printing black. We have been cutting them loose and making them available to you. I am only keeping a few dozen pages of negatives and a few complete books for myself, the rest are all being slowly offered to you, in no particular order.

• Each is truly unique, attractive, and fun to have.
• Own a piece of Palladium Books and RPG history you will treasure.
• Each was used to print the very book you may have in your collection (1981-2004).
• Each signed in silver ink by Kevin Siembieda, the founder and owner of Palladium Books. He is also the game designer and often the author or co-author of the book from which the negative originates. And some negatives bear his artwork.
• Each signed negative comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
• Each signed negative is a one-of-a-kind work of art (on rare occasions, two-of-a-kind if a page or section of pages were replaced or a second edition was made) that resembles woodcut art, and a very dynamic conversation piece.
• Each signed negative is on a white board inside a clear plastic bag.
• Negatives looks fabulous matted or framed! Fits in an 8×10 inch matt opening. Each neg is roughly 8½ x 11 inches.
• Prices vary depending on the title, the art, and quality of the negative. Note: Many have scratches, or blemishes, and/or an opaque medium on the negative. Still, they look great and are a piece of RPG history. We recommend you carefully examine the photographs of each item to avoid disappointment.
• We have been making the negatives available, in no particular order, for a number of years, and will continue to do so. However, cutting them loose, signing and bagging is a time consuming process.
• Note: The negatives from the TMNT RPG, TMNT Adventures, and some Rifts® titles are already sold out. Moreover, the negatives from many titles were destroyed, so when you see one you like, get it when you can. Enjoy.

Original art – My Ebay store is one of the few places where you can find original artwork by me (Kevin Siembieda), Kevin Long, Charles Walton, and others, as well as one-of-a-kind negatives from classic Palladium books (they look awesome framed), and other Palladium memorabilia. Some are concept sketches, others are finished works of art, as well as a selection of prints and posters.

Other collectibles include art prints, posters, comic books, Palladium limited edition hardcovers, out of print items, signed books, one-of-a-kind proofreader copies, Star Wars toys, superhero action figures, and many other toys and items from my personal collection. Yeah, I used to be a crazy toy and art collector. Alex and I will keep adding items as our busy schedules allow, but we have a lot of fun collectibles available now and coming soon. Hundreds of items. Take a look every weekend for new additions.

http://stores.ebay.com/kevinstoys-artandcollectibles

 

Closing Thoughts – Titan Robotics Survey and Pledge Manager are Ready

Howdy Rifters,

As Kevin mentioned earlier, the Titan Robotics Kickstarter rewards are coming along nicely and digital rewards will begin flowing soon. We are also excited to inform you that the pledge manager is under final review by our friends at BackerKit (to make sure we didn’t mess anything up).

But Sean, why is that so exciting? Well, besides the fact that this is an important part of smoothly rolling out the rewards to you, it’s also really neat on another level – shipping.

But Sean, shipping is annoying and expensive, not cool and fun. Aha! That’s where we are making some progress. Many of you asked us to figure out a way to reduce shipping prices, and we listened! Shipping has vastly changed over the past few years, so we’ve been hard at work finding the best solutions possible in this brave new world of post-pandemic logistics.

The result? Steeply discounted shipping rates for customers outside the USA, through the magic of bulk shipping negotiated through our partners at Spiral Galaxy Games (for the UK and EU) and Quartermaster Logistics (for the rest of the world). We anticipate the shipping rates for items fulfilled through the Titan Robotics campaign to come in well below the standard commercial shipping rates you would normally incur ordering directly via Palladium’s online store, especially from outside the USA. USA backers should also see savings, though smaller.

In addition to the Titan Robotics items, many of Palladium’s other titles are available through the BackerKit pledge manager and you can get those mailed to you at this steep discount.

You will be able to update your shipping address and pay shipping-related fees through the BackerKit pledge manager, which will be open until the printed books are ready to mail out (estimated June 2023).

For this crowdfunder, we have added the Rifts line of books and a selection of other core titles to BackerKit. We plan on expanding what other titles are available in future crowdfunding campaigns but that might be quite a few months down the road, so please take advantage of this unique opportunity while you can. For those who didn’t back the Kickstarter, you can buy products a la carte through the BackerKit “Pre-Order Store” and get in on the low overseas shipping too; you don’t even have to buy Titan Robotics. The Pledge Manager (for Kickstarter backers) and the Pre-Order Store (for everyone else) will be open in a few days, as soon as they are approved by BackerKit. Cheers!

– Sean Owen Roberson, Creative Director

 

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This press release may be reprinted, reposted, linked and shared for the sole purpose of advertising, promotion and sales solicitation.

One game system – every genre – countless worlds – endless adventure

By Kevin Siembieda & Sean Owen Roberson

Greetings my fellow Earthlings, we hope you are healthy and happy wherever you hail from. Gaming we hope. I have been dividing my time between a variety of business and creative projects, so has Sean. A lot of them are the books you’ve been waiting for. As we near completion on several of them, we hope to start sending them to the printer and announcing them to you. Springtime is looking like when a number of them should start to drop into your lap. Followed by The Rifter® #86, Titan Robotics, Rifts® Bestiary Volume 2, Rifts® Antarctica, a Fantasy title or two, and more. Making us excited and very productive, but busy as heck.

 

UPDATE: The Titan Robotics Pledge Manager should be put in place by the end of next week. We have been buried in other pressing, time sensitive matters, but getting you that pledge manager in place is a top priority. As is finishing Titan Robotics. That reminds me, I need to get an updated printer’s quote for the book as soon as I’m finished with this Update.

 

NEW! The Palladium Fantasy Interactive NPC/Villains Sheet by Travis Guerrero has people pretty excited. Check out the various interactive character sheets. Available from both Palladium Books and DriveThruRPG.com.

 

My personal thank you to those of you who have already pledged to the BRIC Perimeter Wall & Armored Gate Kickstarter. It is such a worthy cause and a rare chance to do something profoundly meaningful for a specific community of people. If the Palladium RPG community shows up in numbers, even a small $5 pledge from a lot of people can accumulate to be huge. My apologies, my original appeal was for quantity pledges of only $3, but that was before I made my pledge and realized there were set pledge levels at $1, $5, $20 and greater. Every little bit you can pledge will help save lives and protect children and women in this community in the African Congo. I’m vested in this because the people spearheading this Kickstarter are friends I know and trust. You can see more details below. Thank you.

You seem to have enjoyed the sale that just ended. I have also been offering some out of print and rare items like artwork and negatives from my personal archives in my Ebay store. See details, below.

Collectible Palladium RPG books, miniatures, and negatives sold out in days from Kevin’s Ebay store! Last week, Alex and I had added 50+ RPG items to my eBay store (http://stores.ebay.com/kevinstoys-artandcollectibles). This includes rare and out-of-print book titles, and unique items including three dozen one-of-a-kind negatives. There’s one from Rifts® Vampire Kingdoms, a few from Rifts® Sourcebook One, a handful from Rifts® Dark Conversions, a bunch from the Rifts® Cyber-Knights Sourcebook, and a few from Robotech® (the original 1987 RPG). All signed by me. Most of the Robotech® and Macross II books and the initial batch of Robotech® negatives sold out in the first few days.

We had no idea Robotech® items and early books were in such high demand. We will try to post some more items and negatives this weekend, but the supply is limited to file copies and some books in boxes I have stashed away. Some of those have been books I personally used for gaming or reference at one location or another over the years. And, of course, some one-of-a-kind negatives. Trying to decide what I should keep for auctions at future Palladium Open Houses and what I should sell now, but more negatives and collectibles are coming.

 

$5 to save lives – BRIC Perimeter Wall & Armored Gate Kickstarter

As you know, I have never made an appeal like this in any Update, but as a parent and as someone who knows and trusts the people behind the Kickstarter, I feel compelled to speak up and try to lend a voice to a noble cause. Slavery and unfathomable cruelty is not a thing of the past. It is all too real. Please pledge a few dollars to make a real difference in our real world. Thank you.

Sponsored by Relief in the Congo for God’s Children from Human Trafficking, this is a great cause. Please read this, go to the Kickstarter, and pledge $5, or even as little as $1.

Rebel warlords and raiders steal boys as young as 8 and 9 years old as well as male teens from their families and force them to service as child-soldiers. These kids are controlled through fear, beatings, and drugs. Boys who try to run away or fight back are often murdered. Gunned down to make the point that resistance is futile.

Female children, teens, young women, and mothers are raped and abused by these same vile forces and often pressed into slave labor to support the warlords and savaged repeatedly.

I personally know the people running this Kickstarter. They are good folks and all the money (after Kickstarter’s fees) will go to this good cause: BRIC Perimeter Wall and Armored Gate Kickstarter. “BRIC” stands for “Building Resilience in the Congo.” The BRIC organization is a rescue effort to save young boys and girls forced into slavery and used as unwilling soldiers or commodities for the rebels.

The funds of this particular fund-raiser will go to the construction of a defensive concrete wall and iron gate to protect the children and teenagers rescued from this horrific life. ALL the money raised by this Kickstarter (after Kickstarter fees) goes directly to that purpose. The full cost of construction is $10,000, so please spread the word. Wouldn’t it be something if us gamers whose characters battle evil in game settings can make a real and profound difference for these youngsters and heroes in the real world? Thank you.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2037321212/bric-perimeter-wall-and-armored-gate

 

Palladium needs G.M.s to run Gen Con 2023 Game Events

If you are planning to run game events at Gen Con based on any of Palladium Books’ settings, please coordinate with Palladium and get us those descriptions pronto. You get the best attendance for your games if they are submitted early, so please do so. We hope to have a strong presence at Gen Con, and your games help. Plus, by coordinating through Palladium it helps other Game Masters, all games are held in the same gaming area/room, and Palladium provides G.M.s and players special discount coupons redeemable at our booth.

Please reach out and coordinate with Jeff Ruiz (NMI) at nmi {at} thedeificnmi.com to have your games listed at Gen Con as part of the Palladium group. NMI, aka Jeff Ruiz, is Palladium Books’ experienced event coordinator. He will create a spreadsheet and submit your games and descriptions on your behalf. Palladium freelance writer Glen Evans will provide Game Master badges, information, coupons, etc., on site at Gen Con.

nmi {at} thedeificnmi.com

You can request Gen Con game event submission forms and send event descriptions to the email address above.

Gen Con Game Event Deadlines:

• Early Event Submissions End February 12th
• Standard Event Submissions End March 10th, but the SOONER the better to guarantee full game attendance!

Submit your game descriptions as soon as possible to guarantee they are listed both online and in the program book! The more eyeballs that see your game event listing and description, the more likely you are to SELL OUT the event tickets, and enjoy full participation at your event. Thanks.

The lineup for Palladium creators at the Gen Con booth includes Kevin Siembieda (writer/game designer), Sean Owen Roberson (writer/game designer), Wayne Smith (editor/The Rifter®), Crystal Willard (sales), Glen Evans (writer), and a range of freelancers such as Mark Oberle (writer), Mike Leonard, and others. Let’s make this Gen Con a great one that’s fun for everyone.

 

NEW! The Palladium Fantasy RPG^® Interactive NPC Sheet

The new Palladium Fantasy RPG® Interactive NPC Sheet is a welcomed and helpful companion to the Palladium Fantasy Interactive Character Sheet by Travis Guerrero offering hundreds of magic spells, psionic powers, 15 inhuman character species, 23 O.C.C.s, 300 magic spells, 20,000 character combinations, and more. It is a Microsoft Excel-based system for creating Non-Player Characters quickly and easily. Once you know the system, you can have NPCs up and ready in minutes! Great for making a quick NPC at the last moment, or saving time when designing the big bad of an adventure.

Features & Benefits:

• Designed to be compatible with the Palladium Fantasy RPG® Interactive Character Sheet.
• 20,000+ preset NPC combinations ready to go in less than a minute when you consider species, attribute, O.C.C., and level options! Many more with additional features and easy customization.
• 15 inhuman Palladium Fantasy races.
• 23 O.C.C.s, plus a few variations for certain O.C.C.s such as single and dual element Warlocks.
• NPCs can be made from Level 1 through Level 15.
• 300+ Wizard and Warlock spells programmed with quick stats.
• 70+ psionics programmed with quick stats, plus options for Minor Psionics.
• Skills, armor, weapons, spells, and psionics are programmed with predetermined selections, and more.
• NPCs can be further customized by changing their standard selections with additional options from Drop Down Lists, and keeping it book legal based on your selections.
• $4.00 – Available at DriveThruRPG.com and at PalladiumBooks.com – Created by Travis Guerrero.
• Instructions on how to use the NPC sheet:
• Tutorial Video (Part 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z53WS3n3O6A
• Tutorial Video (Part 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GRs7gPVN90

 

Original Palladium Fantasy RPG^® Interactive Character Sheet

The Palladium Fantasy RPG® Interactive Character Sheet is a Microsoft Excel-based character management system. Packed with features and data collected from every official Palladium Fantasy sourcebook, this sheet saves you time and hassle with each character you create. Available now, directly from Palladium Books AND DriveThruRPG.com – this is a digital, online product only.

Features & Benefits:

• The Main Character Sheet Page collects the important data from across multiple tabs and puts it in one place for quick and easy reference.
• Separate sheets examine character construction (worktable), Skills, Magic, Psionics, and Combat in greater detail.
• Built-in leveling system that calculates skill advancement for you!
• Experience Tables for over 80 O.C.C.s already programmed.
• Recognizes the percentages for nearly 150 skills, plus combat bonuses for over 20 Weapon Proficiencies and 7 Hand to Hand styles.
• Calculates the speed and distance a character can run and jump, lift, carry and throw based on character Attributes.
• Add in your own Hand to Hand style, custom Skills, unique Weapon Proficiencies, and Experience Tables.
• Instructions on how to use the sheet included, as well as a video walkthrough below.
• Important Note: This character sheet is built to be used with Microsoft Excel 2010+ and it comes in .XLSX format. Opening this file in other spreadsheet programs is NOT guaranteed to work as intended.
• Watch the Overview video here: https://vimeo.com/322271758

 

Still Hot! Rifts^® Automated Character Sheet for EXCEL

The next step in character data collection! This EXCEL template provides automation to your Rifts® character creation process. Done in Microsoft Excel, this character template will allow you to build your character with substantial ease and speed. Ideal for the new gamer who doesn’t know all of the Palladium Books® rules just yet, it’s also a highly effective tool for Game Masters and advanced players alike who make multiple characters, NPCs or just like to min/max or theory craft characters between games.

• Dice Roller.
• Automated Attributes and Stat Block: All the bonuses and features from attributes are presented in a large stat block allowing you to easily see your bonuses.
• Automated Combat Stats: The main page holds a section where you can pull up data for your various combat stats, from hand to hand abilities such as Strike, Parry, Dodge and Disarm, to W.P. bonuses including those of the W.P. Sharpshooting variety.
• Automated Psionics: All psionics from Rifts® Ultimate Edition, Rifts® World Book 12: Psyscape™ and Rifts® World Book 32: Lemuria can be selected from a dropdown menu.
• Automated Spells: All Common Invocations, Necromancy, Ocean Magic and Biomancy spells, and yes, all the Lemurian Biomancer spells too!
• Automated Skills: All skills from the Rifts® Ultimate Edition, Rifts® World Book 25: China 2 – Heroes of the Celestial Court™ and Rifts® World Book 32: Lemuria can be selected and then automatically add bonuses from prerequisites and related skills.
• And much, much more.
• Note: The file is best used in Microsoft Excel 2016 or above. Some data may be lost if not using Microsoft Excel, such as when using similar products like Open Office.
• Available from PalladiumBooks.com AND DriveThruRPG.com – make those characters!

 

NEW! “Original” Beyond the Supernatural^™ RPG “Bonus” Edition Commemorative Hardcover, 1st Edition Rules – available now

Fans are loving the “Original” Beyond the Supernatural RPG (1988) re-release as a commemorative bonus edition hardcover with its 28 iconic monsters, information about ley lines and magic, and more. Made available due to popular demand, the deluxe, commemorative, crimson foil hardcover of the Original Beyond the Supernatural RPG (1988) is back in print for the first time in 25 years. The book is simply entitled “Beyond the Supernatural,” it is gorgeous, and a must for BTS fans.

• Modern horror and adventure.
• The original, 1st Edition BTS rule book exactly as first published, except now as a deluxe hardcover.
• 32 pages of “bonus” material.
• 28 monsters, most of which can be converted to BTS-2 with some work.
• Quick roll villain tables. Weapons and equipment section.
• Random Encounter Tables. Random Creature Creation Tables.
• 4 adventures, 2 adventure outlines, and countless adventure ideas.
• Erick Wujcik’s “Victim Characters” alternative rules for playing classic movie horror and splatter film horror.
• Erick Wujcik’s Game Master Guide to running horror adventures.
• Can be adapted to BTS 2nd edition rules. Though magic and psionics work differently in BTS-2, this is a valuable resource and gaming tool. We recommend you only use O.C.C.s and characters from the BTS Second Edition rule book when playing in the Second Edition setting.
• Probably limited to fewer than 1,000 copies.
• 288 pages of terrifying fun – $55.00 retail – Cat. No. 699HC – Available now.

 

Creature Feature^™ – A Beyond the Supernatural^™ sourcebook – available now

Creature Feature is epic and much more than a monster book. It is filled with adventure, G.M. and player tips, anecdotes, rules clarifications, and more.

• 15 supernatural creatures described in depth. Each creature offers adventure hooks and ideas for more.
• The art of making and running monsters.
• Creature encounter table and tips on making unique creatures.
• Player paranormal investigator background table.
• Game Master source material and tips for running modern horror.
• More world setting and monster hunting lore.
• Rules clarifications and errata.
• A full adventure and numerous adventure suggestions.
• Paranormal encounter ideas, tips, advice, NPCs, and more.
• Written by Steven Dawes, Kevin Siembieda, and others.
• Art by Steven Cummings, Nick Bradshaw, and others.
• 192 pages – $26.99 retail – Cat. No. 704 – Available now.

 

BACK in STOCK! “Original” Palladium Fantasy RPG^® “Bonus” Edition Commemorative Hardcover, 1st Edition – Available now

The ever popular Original Palladium Fantasy RPG® Commemorative Bonus Hardcover (first edition rules) is back in print. It is a deluxe, foil stamped edition that presents the original, First Edition Fantasy rules, expanded with the inclusion of the long out-of-print Arms of Nargash-Tor adventure sourcebook and Tombs of Gersidi.

• The complete, original RPG – the game that started Palladium Books.
• First Edition rules are easily adaptable to current Fantasy titles.
• Includes The Tombs of Gersidi adventure and setting.
• The Arms of Nargash-Tor adventure sourcebook is included as “bonus” material back in print for the first time in 35 years.
• Easily adapted to all 2nd Edition rules and sourcebooks.
• Deluxe hardcover edition. Probably limited to fewer than 1,000 copies.
• 320 pages total with “bonus” material – $55 retail – Cat. No. 449HC – available now!

 

List of Palladium Books^® RPG Hardcovers Available Now

• NEW! “Original” Beyond the Supernatural RPG® Commemorative “Bonus” Foil Hardcover (1st Edition rules) – This is the original 1st Edition rules (1988) in a deluxe hardcover format. The first time ever as a hardcover and includes the original O.C.C.s, monsters, and magic. 28 monsters, adventures, G.M. tips, Erick Wujcik’s infamous “victim character” rules, and 32 bonus pages of adventure material for BTS-2. The cover is a blood red foil image, imprinted on black faux leatherette. 288 pages – $55 retail – Cat. No. 699HC – Available now!
• Beyond the Supernatural™ RPG, 2nd Edition Hardcover – 224 pages – $36.99 – Cat. No. 700HC.
• BACK IN STOCK! “Original” Palladium Fantasy RPG® Commemorative “Bonus” Foil Hardcover (1st Edition rules) – Holiday demand cleaned the shelves of this fan favorite hardcover, but it is back in stock. This is the original 1st Edition Rules RPG including Tombs of Gersidi and the first Fantasy sourcebook: The Arms of Nargash-Tor. The cover is a classy crimson foil image, imprinted on black faux leatherette to replicate the original red and black RPG fans love. 320 pages – $55 retail – Cat. No. 449HC – available now.
• Palladium Fantasy RPG®, 2nd Edition Hardcover – 336 pages – $39.99 – Cat. No. 450HC – Our second best selling new hardcover after the Rifts® 30th Anniversary edition.
• “Original” Rifts® RPG 30th Anniversary Commemorative Hardcover – available now! This collector’s item sports the original Parkinson cover, an additional 32 page color section, history of Rifts®, unpublished concept art, gallery of all Rifts® covers through 2020, and more. Can be used with ALL Rifts® supplements – 288 pages – $49.99 – Cat. No. 800HC30 – Available now.
• Rifts® Ultimate Edition RPG Hardcover – 376 pages – $44.99 – Cat. No. 800HC – epic.
• Rifts® Ultimate Edition “Softcover” is a new format. RUE has only ever been available as a hardcover, and it still is, but it is now also available as a softcover – 376 pages – $34.99 – Cat. No. 800SE.
• Rifts® Game Master Guide Hardcover – 352 pages – $39.99 – Cat. No. 845HC.
• Rifts® Book of Magic Hardcover – available now – BACK in stock – 352 pages – $39.99 – Cat. No. 848HC – available now.
• Rifts® Adventure Guide Hardcover – 192 pages – $36.99 – Cat. No. 849HC.
• Chaos Earth® RPG “Bonus” Edition Hardcover – 192 pages – $36.99 – Cat. No. 660HC – 30 extra pages of bonus material – available now!
• Heroes Unlimited™ RPG, 2nd Edition Hardcover – 352 pages – $39.99 – Cat. No. 500HC.
• Ninjas & Superspies™ RPG “Bonus” Hardcover – available now – BACK in stock – 224 pages – $36.99 – Cat. No. 525HC – includes bonus material – available now.
• After the Bomb® RPG “Bonus” Hardcover – available now – BACK in stock – 296 pages – $39.99 – Cat. No. 503HC – includes bonus material – available now.
• Nightbane® RPG “Bonus” Edition Hardcover – available now – 304 pages – $39.99 – Cat. No. 730HC – 60 extra pages of bonus material – available now.
• Dead Reign® RPG (Zombie Apocalypse) Hardcover – available now – BACK in stock – 224 pages – $36.99 – Cat. No. 230HC – available now.
• Splicers® RPG “Bonus” Edition Hardcover – The Splicers® RPG plus 50 pages of extra material gathered from The Rifter®. 280 pages – $44.99 – Cat. No. 200HC – available now.

 

Recent and Notable Palladium Products – a Megaverse^® of adventure awaits you

• NEW! Palladium Fantasy RPG® Interactive NPC Sheet to help you create monsters and villains quickly. This Excel spreadsheet is available on DriveThruRPG.com and PalladiumBooks.com.
• NEW! “Original” Beyond the Supernatural™ RPG Commemorative “Bonus” Foil Hardcover (1st Edition rules) – described above.
• Beyond the Supernatural™ RPG, 2nd Edition – A plausible modern horror setting unlike any other. One that makes sense and will challenge your role-playing skills. 14 Psychic Character Classes. 42 occupations for “ordinary” people, 100+ psychic abilities, including Fire Walker abilities, creatures of darkness, the Lazlo Agency, and more. All of these unlikely heroes stand against supernatural evil in a world of disbelievers who brand them as practitioners of fringe science and lunatics. Only your characters know the truth: supernatural evil is real and dangerous. Are you ready to join the battle? 256 pages – Cat. No. 700. Also available as a hardcover edition.
• Creature Feature™, a Beyond the Supernatural™, 2nd Edition Sourcebook – 15 new creatures, rules clarifications, player and Game Master tips, adventure and more – 192 pages – $26.99 retail – Cat. No. 704 – available now.
• Rifts® Coalition Manhunters™ Sourcebook – 224 pages of Coalition data to blow your mind. 80+ new psionic abilities, 9 Manhunter psychic assassins, Psi-Ops thought police, Dog Boys, Kill Hounds, Coalition secrets, and more – 224 pages – Cat. No. 894.
• The Rifter® #85 Annual – Rifts®, Fantasy, and many RPG settings – Cat. No. 185 – Also available as a bookmarked PDF book on DriveThruRPG where it has made the Top 10 Best Sellers List.
• European Castles – 40+ real world castles from across Europe and their actual floor plans whenever available – for use with ANY game system – 48 pages – $10.99 – Cat. No. 410 – available now.
• Exotic Weapons – 100+ strange and exotic weapons from around the globe – for use with ANY game system – 48 pages – $10.99 – Cat. No. 409 – available now.
• The Compendium of Modern Weapons – 450+ real world weapons from around the globe – for use with ANY game system – 176 pages – Cat. No. 415.
• Palladium Fantasy RPG®, 2nd Edition – A fantasy setting like no other, rich in history and inviting adventure. Not only are you able to play iconic fantasy heroes, but also characters such as the Mind Mage, Druid, Diabolist, Summoner and an array of nonhuman characters from Elves and Dwarves to Wolfen, Changelings, Kobolds, Orcs, Ogres, and many others. 25+ Occupational Character Classes (O.C.C.s), 14+ inhuman player races (more in sourcebooks), 300+ magic spells, 60 magical wards, 50 magic circles, 70+ psychic powers, dozens of magic items and potions, and so much more. 336 pages – Cat. No. 450. Also available as a hardcover edition. More than a dozen sourcebooks support this game line.
• Lopan™ (Fantasy) Raw Preview – Cat. No. 476-RAW.
• Land of the South Winds™ (Fantasy) Raw Preview – Cat. No. 477-RAW.
• Heroes Unlimited™ RPG, 2nd Edition – A hit super-hero RPG for 30+ years. Why? Because it enables you to create any type of comic book hero you can imagine. 101 super abilities plus a multitude of sub-powers within them, bonuses and special combat capabilities. 72 psychic powers and 100+ magic spells, plus enchanted weapons and objects that turn a person into a superhuman. Psychics, super-powered aliens, mutants, super soldiers, Mega-Heroes, mages, immortals, cyborgs, robots, power armor, weapon masters, and more. Plus a dozen sourcebooks provide you with hundreds of additional super abilities, hero categories, bad guys, and adventures. 352 pages for a complete RPG – Cat. No. 500. Also available as a hardcover edition.
• After the Bomb® RPG – Erick Wujcik’s mutant magnum opus. Create any mutant animal from a turtle to an elephant, animal psionics, animal powers, chimeras, and more. Use the mutants as modern world heroes, or play within the AtB post-apocalypse setting, Rifts®, or just about any setting. 224 pages – Cat. No. 503. Also available as a hardcover edition.
• Ninjas & Superspies™ RPG – 40+ styles of martial arts, mystic abilities, spies, gadgets, and creating secret organizations. 176 pages – Cat. No. 525. Also available as a hardcover edition.
• Dead Reign® RPG – The Zombie Apocalypse unleashed! Can you survive? Play Post-Apocalyptic heroes or ordinary people. Part zombie game, part survival manual. All fun. A great beginner’s game. If you are looking for a zombie game that truly captures the feel of survival after the apocalypse and the nightmare of being stalked by zombies, Dead Reign® is it. Game mechanics are designed to create a real sense of escalating terror and dread when the zombies swarm. 224 pages – Cat. No. 230. Also available as a hardcover edition. Sourcebooks expand the world, player options, and adventure ideas as well as present new zombies and dangers.
• Nightbane® RPG – Join the secret war against a demonic invasion most people do not even know has taken place. The demonic Nightlords, their evil Dopplegangers and other demon minions are quietly taking over the world, starting with the most powerful nations. You know it is happening because you are the Nightbane. You can see the true demonic form of these invaders, and you can stop them. The only wrinkle is you must turn into your monstrous supernatural form – your Morphus – to call upon your superhuman and magical powers. Oh, and the government is controlled by the Nightlords and their shape-changing demonic minions hunt the Nightbane. 224 pages – Cat. No. 730. Also available as a hardcover edition.
• And more, like the Rifts® Ultimate Edition (and 90+ Rifts® sourcebooks), Rifts® Chaos Earth®, The Mechanoid Trilogy®, Systems Failure, Splicers®, RECON®, Phase World®, etc.

 

DriveThruRPG.com – offers an entire Megaverse of adventure – 300+ titles – one game system – nearly every genre – endless adventure

The new Palladium Fantasy RPG® Interactive NPC Sheet is a Microsoft Excel-based system for creating Non-Player Characters quickly and easily. Once you know the system, you can have NPCs up and ready in minutes! Great for making a quick NPC at the last moment, or saving time when designing the big bad of an adventure.

• Design compatible with the Palladium Fantasy RPG® Interactive Character Sheet.
• 20,000+ preset NPC combinations ready to go in less than a minute.
• 15 nonhuman Palladium Fantasy races and 23 O.C.C.s.
• 300+ Wizard and Warlock spells programmed with quick stats.
• 70+ psionics, options for Minor Psionics, and more.
• $4.00 – Available on DriveThruRPG.com and PalladiumBooks.com – Created by Travis Guerrero.

 

Also Available – FREE Creature Feature™ Preview provides you a glimpse of what you will find in this epic book. There also FREE Sneak Previews of Rifts® Coalition Manhunters, Northern Gun 1 & 2, Hell Followed, and select other titles. Those are just some of the 300+ Palladium RPG titles available as PDF books.

No other game company offers game worlds for so many different genres. Best of all, learn to play one Palladium RPG and you can play them all, because each uses the same basic core rules and combat. There are differences, but the fundamentals are the same. This also means you can bring characters, villains, monsters, powers, magic, weapons, gear, and adventure ideas from one setting into another or mash them together!

300+ titles and nearly every game genre available now – and more is coming. Discover the Palladium Megaverse® right now.

– Rifts® titles. Rifts® is the ultimate setting in which you can combine any number of genres and play any style of gaming you may desire: science fiction, fantasy, supernatural horror, heroic adventure, dimensional travel, modern knights, cyborgs, giant robots, dinosaur taming, sleuthing, magic, monsters, heroes and legends. Or combine them all. There has never been a game quite like Rifts®.

– Rifts® Chaos Earth® titles. Live through the Great Cataclysm and the Coming of the Rifts. Rifts® Chaos Earth® RPG, Creatures of Chaos™, Rise of Magic™, and Chaos Earth® Resurrection™ are all available.

– The Rifter® #1-85. Each issue is a wealth of source material for Rifts® and 3-5 other Palladium game settings. More than 8,600 pages of source material and counting. Most issues are only available in digital form.

– Palladium Fantasy RPG® titles. A rich, original setting in which you can play humans or any number of nonhuman species of people in a world of magic, heroes and wonder. All of it epic.

– Dead Reign® RPG and sourcebooks. The Zombie Apocalypse unleashed. A great introductory RPG that is surprisingly uplifting, fun, fast, and easy to learn.

– Heroes Unlimited™ RPG Second Edition titles. Create any type of superhuman you can imagine to build your own super-hero universe.

– After the Bomb® RPG and sourcebooks. Play anthropomorphic, intelligent, mutant animals as crime-fighting mutants and super-heroes or survivors of a crumbling post-apocalyptic Earth.

– Ninjas & Superspies™ RPG and the Mystic China™ sourcebook. 41 types of martial arts, ninjas, super-spies, gizmos, mystic powers, and magic in the main book, plus even more in Mystic China.

– Nightbane® RPG and sourcebooks. Only you know the truth. Only you can see the Nightlords and their demonic minions, and you have the power to stop them. But you must transform into a monster yourself in order to use your powers. Trust no one.

– Beyond the Supernatural™ RPG and sourcebooks. Modern horror; 14 character classes, 42 occupations for “ordinary people,” 100+ psychic abilities, 16 monsters, and more.

– 300+ Palladium titles in all, plus G.M. kits, paper miniatures and more. Palladium Books has settings for every genre: Fantasy RPG, science fiction (Rifts®, Splicers®, and The Mechanoids®), super-heroes (Heroes Unlimited and After the Bomb), superhero horror (Nightbane®), modern horror (Beyond the Supernatural), zombies (Dead Reign®), The Rifter® sourcebook series, novels, paper minis, and more.

 

FUN Podcast Adventures

Heroes Unlimited Christmas Special and the recent Cozy Caverns Beyond the Supernatural RPG adventure podcasts from the creative minds at www.realplaygamespod.com. These fun podcasts are created by Palladium fans like you.

 

Palladium Collectibles – at Kevin’s Online Toy & Collectibles eBay Store

I am adding new collectibles and Palladium negatives over the next several weeks, so check ‘em out. Alex and I will try to post new items on a regular basis, so check in every week or so to see what’s new.

One-of-a-kind Palladium Books negatives (special and rare collectibles). Negatives are always very popular items at the Palladium Open House, Gen Con, and conventions, and are catching on as rare collectibles, unique in and of themselves. Before digital printing, pages of a book were laid out by hand on a board, and each page was photographed. The plastic film negatives were then “ganged” on a massive sheet of Mylar, 16 pages per big sheet, and the printing plates were made from the negatives – everything white, printing black. We have been cutting them loose and making them available to you. I am only keeping a few dozen pages of negatives and a few complete books for myself, the rest are all being slowly offered to you, in no particular order.

• Each is truly unique, attractive, and fun to have.
• Own a piece of Palladium Books and RPG history you will treasure.
• Each was used to print the very book you may have in your collection (1981-2004).
• Each signed in silver ink by Kevin Siembieda, the founder and owner of Palladium Books. He is also the game designer and often the author or co-author of the book from which the negative originates. And some negatives bear his artwork.
• Each signed negative comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
• Each signed negative is a one-of-a-kind work of art (on rare occasions, two-of-a-kind if a page or section of pages were replaced or a second edition was made) that resembles woodcut art, and a very dynamic conversation piece.
• Each signed negative is on a white board inside a clear plastic bag.
• Negatives looks fabulous matted or framed! Fits in an 8×10 inch matt opening. Each neg is roughly 8½ x 11 inches.
• Prices vary depending on the title, the art, and quality of the negative. Note: Many have scratches, or blemishes, and/or an opaque medium on the negative. Still, they look great and are a piece of RPG history. We recommend you carefully examine the photographs of each item to avoid disappointment.
• We have been making the negatives available, in no particular order, for a number of years, and will continue to do so. However, cutting them loose, signing and bagging is a time consuming process.
• Note: The negatives from the TMNT RPG, TMNT Adventures, and some Rifts® titles are already sold out. Moreover, the negatives from many titles were destroyed, so when you see one you like, get it when you can. Enjoy.

Original art – My Ebay store is one of the few places where you can find original artwork by me (Kevin Siembieda), Kevin Long, Charles Walton, and others, as well as one-of-a-kind negatives from classic Palladium books (they look awesome framed), and other Palladium memorabilia. Some are concept sketches, others are finished works of art, as well as a selection of prints and posters.

Other collectibles include art prints, posters, comic books, Palladium limited edition hardcovers, out of print items, signed books, one-of-a-kind proofreader copies, Star Wars toys, superhero action figures, and many other toys and items from my personal collection. Yeah, I used to be a crazy toy and art collector. Alex and I will keep adding items as our busy schedules allow, but we have a lot of fun collectibles available now and coming soon. Hundreds of items. Take a look every weekend for new additions.

http://stores.ebay.com/kevinstoys-artandcollectibles

 

Closing Thoughts – It’s a mean world

One of my guilty pleasures is reading advice columns at lunchtime. [He isn’t kidding, I see them all the time. – Sean] Recently I was disappointed when a columnist wrote “… it’s a mean world …” That hit me right between the eyes.

It does seem like the world has gotten mean over the last decade, doesn’t it? Even meaner since the pandemic. Meaner and less tolerant than ever.

In a way that surprises me, because everyone wants to be special and accepted for who they are. We’re bombarded with talk about being tolerant, open-minded, and to celebrate our differences. Yet people seem more divided, tribal, quick to judge, and viciously intolerant toward those who don’t share their point of view or politics than ever. I hate that it seems like so many are adopting a “them or us” mentality. I think there’s also a prevailing sense of worry and frustration that sometimes comes out as anger and meanness.

I get it, because I’m not immune to it. Nothing bad happened at work, but I was feeling frustrated. I’m juggling a number of projects and no matter how hard I work, I feel like my progress is not enough. I came home to an amazing dinner prepared for me by Kathy and instead of being grateful (I was), I snapped angrily at her over a simple question. What the …? I apologized of course, but where did that come from? Bottled up worry, frustration, and anger at … what exactly? Rising prices, crime, violence, national uncertainty, divisive politics, and displays of anger, meanness, and lack of kindness are all part of it. I saw a lady suddenly erupt and storm out of an office loudly proclaiming how the wait was ridiculous and she didn’t need this in her life. I saw a man yell at a cashier who did nothing wrong. I saw a driver cut another driver off and give the innocent victim the bird.

It’s awful, but a) please don’t let it get to you, and b) don’t be that person. I know thousands of good, nice people. I count you among them. I see acts of kindness all the time (support for the BRIC Kickstarter being just one little example). I meet, chat with, and enjoy interacting with fans at the Palladium Open House, conventions, and people everywhere. I know these are trying times for all of us. I also know most people are good and well intentioned. I try to cut folks some slack and I especially try to hold my temper and be more patient and considerate than ever. I try to smile, be patient, and thank people, more than ever. My goal is to bring courtesy and niceness into the world to help temper and eliminate the mounting intolerance and meanness. It’s a challenge for me as I am not a particularly patient guy, but that’s my goal and I’m having fun with it.

And I feel like I’m succeeding in my little corner of the Megaverse. There’s a lot of openness, silliness, fun, and love between us all at the Palladium offices. I try to lead the gang with zany antics that make the crew laugh and do little things that let them know they are doing a great job. That starts with letting them know they are appreciated by complimenting their work and acknowledging their long hours. It’s why I often talk about how much you, our fans and customers, all mean to us, because you do.

So take a deep breath the next time you feel yourself getting angry, and think about how lucky you are, perhaps even blessed. Also take a little time for yourself to have some fun. Get into or run a game, see a movie, read a book, take a walk, enjoy a rainbow or a sunny day. Become part of the Nice Person Alliance that fights meanness, anger and intolerance by not giving in to it yourself, and by putting courtesy, tolerance, and niceness out into the world with your own words and actions. Seriously, you’ll feel better for it.

And when you start to believe you’re making a difference in the world, you know what? You are. Hang tough, get in a little rest and relaxation, and thank you for your continued support of Palladium Books. We’re glad you love our products so much. Game on.

– Kevin Siembieda, Publisher, Writer, Friend

 

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One game system – every genre – countless worlds – endless adventure

By Kevin Siembieda & Sean Owen Roberson

Hello All, we hope you are curled up someplace warm and reading RPG books or, better yet, gaming away. To help you on that front, we’ve cooked up a little sale we think you might like – The Apocalypse Wow Sale, see details below.

Original Beyond the Supernatural is well received. The reaction to the “Original” Beyond the Supernatural RPG (1988) re-release as a commemorative bonus edition hardcover has been very positive. It was your fan requests that made it possible. The back in stock “Original” Palladium Fantasy RPG® Bonus Hardcover is also blowing out the door.

Collectibles! Alex and I have added 50+ RPG items to my eBay store (http://stores.ebay.com/kevinstoys-artandcollectibles). This includes rare and out-of-print book titles, and unique items including a couple dozen one-of-a-kind negatives. There’s one from Rifts® Vampire Kingdoms, a few from Rifts® Sourcebook One, a handful from Rifts® Dark Conversions, a bunch from the Rifts® Cyber-Knights Sourcebook, and a few from Robotech® (the original 1987 RPG). All signed by me. With more to come in the weeks ahead.

NEW! Palladium Fantasy Interactive NPC Sheet! The new sheet is for Palladium Fantasy villains and NPCs (Non-Player Characters). It goes hand in hand with the previous Palladium Fantasy RPG Interactive Character Sheet. Both by Travis Guerrero. Don’t forget there is a similar Rifts® Automated Character Sheet by Greg Diaczyk. And you’ll soon see one by Greg for Nightbane® coming in a few weeks. Available on DriveThruRPG.com and the Palladium Online Store for a nominal fee. Enjoy.

Works in progress: Rifts® Titan Robotics, Rifts® Bestiary Vol. 2, Rifts® Antarctica, Rifts® Coalition Arsenal, some Fantasy titles, and other good stuff are all in some stage of development or completion. Don’t think because you don’t see it listed or mentioned in Weekly Updates that it is not on the drawing board. We have a great many titles for various settings in the development queue, not to mention a few surprises. Hang in there, fun products are coming your way. Thank you for your invaluable support.

Master Project Status List – See Sean’s Closing Thoughts for information about Palladium’s project status of titles past and present.

SALE! Apocalypse Wow!

Palladium Books presents the Apocalypse Wow RPG Sale – 20+ apocalyptic titles that should get you heated up during these cold weeks of winter. Rifts®, Chaos Earth®, After the Bomb®, The Mechanoids®, Splicers® and more. Enjoy and be a survivor.

• After the Bomb® (AtB) RPG – Turn any animal into an intelligent humanoid character, stats for 100+ mutant animals, 52 animal powers, 33 animal psionics, Chimeras, and more. Cat. No. 503.
• After the Bomb® RPG “Bonus” Hardcover – Turn any animal into an intelligent humanoid character, stats for 100+ mutant animals, 52 animal powers, 33 animal psionics, Chimeras, and more PLUS 72 pages of bonus material. Cat. No. 503HC.
• Road Hogs AtB sourcebook – Vehicle construction & combat rules, plus more mutants and post-apocalypse America. Cat. No. 505.
• Mutants Down Under AtB sourcebook – More mutant animals, giant insects, and post-apocalypse Australia. Cat. No. 507.
• Mutants of the Yucatan AtB sourcebook – More mutant animals and post-apocalypse Central America. Cat. No. 511.
• Mutants in Avalon AtB sourcebook – More mutant animals, the return of King Arthur as a mutant animal, magic, and post-apocalypse England. Cat. No. 513.
• Mutants in Orbit™, a Rifts® & AtB Sourcebook – More mutant animals, giant insects, killer satellites, space station and moon base survivors, Archie-7, and more! Unexpected adventure and fun. Cat. No. 514.
• Splicers® RPG – Think Guyver meets The Terminator. Cat. No. 200.
• Splicers® RPG “Bonus” Hardcover – The RPG plus 50 pages of additional bonus material. 280 pages. Cat. No. 200HC.
• Splicers®: I Am Legion Adventure Sourcebook – Big adventure book and more villains and gear. Cat. No. 201.
• Mechanoid Invasion® Trilogy – Dystopian science fiction at its best. This is the very first RPG (1981) published by Palladium Books, about planet-devouring villains from outer space. It was originally released as three small comic books or chapters. Each a different generation and a different fight, but they are all collected into this one book. Written and illustrated by Kevin Siembieda, with Erick Wujcik and Bill Loebs contributing. Cat. No. 400.
• RECON®, Deluxe Revised RPG – The horror of war set in the Vietnam era. Different game rules, by Joe Martin and Erick Wujcik. Cat. No. 600.
• Systems Failure™ RPG – It is the end of the world when energy insectoids invade and ravage Earth. It is time to fight back, kill some bugs, and take our world back! This fun, standalone RPG was designed at the start of the New Millennium and poked fun at the Y2K fears about the end of the world in 2000, but has since become a cult favorite. Kill the bugs! Cat. No. 650.
• Rifts® Chaos Earth® RPG – Set days after the Great Cataclysm, NEMA Peacekeepers, 11 O.C.C.s, plus robots, power armor, weapons, and more. A complete RPG. Cat. No. 660.
• Chaos Earth® Creatures of Chaos – Demons and gear. Cat. No. 661.
• Chaos Earth® Rise of Magic – New magic and weirdness. Cat. No. 662.
• Chaos Earth® Resurrection – Mega-Damage Zombies done Rifts-style! Cat. No. 666.
• “Original” Rifts® RPG 30th Anniversary Commemorative Hardcover – available now! The complete RPG, Keith Parkinson cover, additional 32 page color section, history of Rifts®, unpublished concept art, gallery of all Rifts® covers through 2022, and more. Can be used with ALL Rifts® sourcebooks. 288 pages. Cat. No. 800HC30.
• Rifts® Ultimate Edition RPG – If you can imagine it, you can play it. Rifts® is a genre-melding RPG setting unlike any other. Combining science fiction, fantasy, horror, and post-apocalyptic adventure. Epic and compelling. Cat. No. 800HC.
• Rifts® Megaverse® in Flames™ – 50+ Soulmancy spells, demonic weapons and war machines, Hell Pits, 7 Demon Plagues, 7 Lords of Hades, 7 Lords of Dyval, the Kingdom of Monsters and more. Hell on Earth. Cat. No. 876.
• Rifts® Coalition Manhunters – The Coalition’s psychic hit squad, 50+ new psionic abilities, anti-magic Dog Boy, Thought Police, villains, Coalition society, and more. Cat. No. 894.
• Note: A similar sale of PDF titles is taking place on DriveThruRPG.com for your Earth-shattering enjoyment.

NEW! The Palladium Fantasy RPG^® Interactive NPC Sheet

The new Palladium Fantasy RPG® Interactive NPC Sheet is a welcomed and helpful companion to the Palladium Fantasy Interactive Character Sheet by Travis Guerrero offering hundreds of magic spells, psionic powers, 15 inhuman character species, 23 O.C.C.s, 300 magic spells, 20,000 character combinations, and more. It is a Microsoft Excel-based system for creating Non-Player Characters quickly and easily. Once you know the system, you can have NPCs up and ready in minutes! Great for making a quick NPC at the last moment, or saving time when designing the big bad of an adventure.

Features & Benefits:

• Designed to be compatible with the Palladium Fantasy RPG® Interactive Character Sheet.
• 20,000+ preset NPC combinations ready to go in less than a minute when you consider species, attribute, O.C.C., and level options! Many more with additional features and easy customization.
• 15 inhuman Palladium Fantasy races.
• 23 O.C.C.s, plus a few variations for certain O.C.C.s such as single and dual element Warlocks. Only the Druid, Summoner, Diabolist, and Alchemist are not included.
• NPCs can be made from Level 1 through Level 15.
• 300+ Wizard and Warlock spells programmed with quick stats.
• 70+ psionics programmed with quick stats, plus options for Minor Psionics.
• Skills, armor, weapons, spells, and psionics are programmed with predetermined selections.
• Calculates the speed and distance NPCs can run and jump based on Attributes.
• Calculates how much an NPC can lift, carry, and throw for humanoids, Giants, and Supernatural Beings.
• NPCs can be further customized by changing their standard selections with additional options from Drop Down Lists, and keeping it book legal based on your selections.
• $4.00 – Available on DriveThruRPG.com and PalladiumBooks.com – Created by Travis Guerrero.
• Instructions on how to use the NPC sheet:
• Tutorial Video (Part 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z53WS3n3O6A
• Tutorial Video (Part 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GRs7gPVN90

Palladium Fantasy RPG^® Interactive Character Sheet

The Palladium Fantasy RPG® Interactive Character Sheet is a Microsoft Excel-based character management system. Packed with features and data collected from every official Palladium Fantasy sourcebook, this sheet saves you time and hassle with each character you create. Available now, directly from Palladium Books AND DriveThruRPG.com – this is a digital, online product only.

Features & Benefits:

• The Main Character Sheet Page collects the important data from across multiple tabs and puts it in one place for quick and easy reference.
• Separate sheets examine character construction (worktable), Skills, Magic, Psionics, and Combat in greater detail.
• Built-in leveling system that calculates skill advancement for you!
• Experience Tables for over 80 O.C.C.s already programmed.
• Recognizes the percentages for nearly 150 skills, plus combat bonuses for over 20 Weapon Proficiencies and 7 Hand to Hand styles.
• Calculates the speed and distance a character can run and jump based on character Attributes.
• Also calculates how much a character can lift, carry, and throw for humanoids, Giants, and Supernatural Beings.
• Add in your own Hand to Hand style, custom Skills, unique Weapon Proficiencies, and Experience Tables.
• Estimated time to build a character reduced by 20% or more.
• Instructions on how to use the sheet included, as well as a video walkthrough below.
• Important Note: This character sheet is built to be used with Microsoft Excel 2010+ and it comes in .XLSX format. Opening this file in other spreadsheet programs is NOT guaranteed to work as intended.
• Watch the Overview video here: https://vimeo.com/322271758

Still Hot! Rifts^® Automated Character Sheet for EXCEL

The next step in character data collection! This EXCEL template provides automation to your Rifts® character creation process. Done in Microsoft Excel, this character template will allow you to build your character with substantial ease and speed. Ideal for the new gamer who doesn’t know all of the Palladium Books® rules just yet, it’s also a highly effective tool for Game Masters and advanced players alike who make multiple characters, NPCs or just like to min/max or theory craft characters between games.

• Dice Roller: A simple dice roller is on the main page of the character sheet to help with character creation or in-game dice rolling needs.
• Automated Attributes and Stat Block: All the bonuses and features from attributes are presented in a large stat block allowing you to easily see your bonus to save vs Psionics, Mind Control, etc. You can pick your strength type (Normal, Augmented, Robotic or Supernatural) to determine your carrying and lifting capacity and even your M.D. punch damage if your strength is high enough and of the right type.
• Automated Combat Stats: The main page holds a section where you can pull up data for your various combat stats, from hand to hand abilities such as Strike, Parry, Dodge and Disarm, to W.P. bonuses including those of the W.P. Sharpshooting variety. This section draws upon all of your character’s selection of skills and abilities and even offers customization from odd O.C.C. or racial abilities.
• Automated Psionics: All psionics from Rifts® Ultimate Edition, Rifts® World Book 12: Psyscape™ and Rifts® World Book 32: Lemuria can be selected from a dropdown menu that then populates tables with the information on psionics for your character. Each psionic ability’s data including damage, M.D.C. and range also automatically increases based on the character’s level of experience.
• Automated Spells: All Common Invocations, Necromancy, Ocean Magic and Biomancy spells (yes, all the Lemurian Biomancer spells too!) can be selected from a dropdown menu that then populates tables with the information on spells for your character. Each spell’s data including damage, M.D.C. and range also automatically increases based on the character’s level of experience.
• Automated Skills: All skills from the Rifts® Ultimate Edition, Rifts® World Book 25: China 2 – Heroes of the Celestial Court™ and Rifts® World Book 32: Lemuria can be selected and then automatically add bonuses from prerequisites and related skills. Physical skills that provide bonuses also add those bonuses directly to attributes and combat stats. Bonuses that require dice rolls are denoted and can then be manually rolled and added to the character sheet. Custom percent bonuses such as O.C.C. bonuses can also be added to individual skills.
• Automated Cybernetics & Bionics: All cybernetics and bionics from Rifts® Ultimate Edition along with some favorites from other books can be selected from dropdown menus which then tabulate bonuses and add them to your combat stats. Prices also sum up so an enterprising Headhunter can keep track of his hardware and upgrades. Simple cybernetic body part diagrams even allow players to allocate the locations of their various cybernetic and bionic components.
• Freeform O.C.C. and Racial Power Section: A section for non-standard powers, special O.C.C. or racial abilities allows the player to add custom skills and powers that can be linked to those features to draw upon the character’s level of experience, I.Q. bonus or other stats so powers grow as the character advances.
• Character Building Section: On the main page of the document is a section to help you build your character, from customizing attributes, to adding non-standard bonuses from O.C.C. or racial abilities, to an optional point buy system for attributes.
• Helpful Hints and Suggestions: Red triangular tabs appear throughout the document. Hovering over the red tab with the mouse cursor will reveal useful data from sourcebooks, hints, suggestions and other information, such as what a particular stat means, how it’s used in the game and what things can add bonuses or affect it. There is also a page with overview instructions on how to use the sheet, and a number of instructional videos will be posted via Palladium TV on the ins and outs of the character sheet. The first can be found here: http://youtu.be/a89XzAV37sE
• Portrait: A special sheet is set up so you can add an image to the document for a custom portrait for your character. That image is then displayed on the main page and is protected from accidental movement or deletion from the main page.
• Password Protected: Several pages of the document are password protected so players won’t accidently delete formulas and ruin the character sheet’s automated features. The password is provided so players can customize the sheet to their liking then protect the sheet again so they don’t undo all their hard work.
• Note: The file is best used in Microsoft Excel 2016 or above. Some data may be lost if not using Microsoft Excel, such as when using similar products like Open Office.
• Available from PalladiumBooks.com AND DriveThruRPG.com – make those characters!

NEW! “Original” Beyond the Supernatural^™ RPG “Bonus” Edition Commemorative Hardcover, 1st Edition Rules – available now

Due to popular demand, we present the deluxe, commemorative, crimson foil hardcover of the Original Beyond the Supernatural RPG (1988); back in print for the first time in 25 years. The book is simply entitled “Beyond the Supernatural” in crimson foil stamping on faux leatherette, which seems to have caused a small bit of confusion, sorry. This is the “original” BTS RPG, first edition rules, plus bonus material. The book is gorgeous and a must for BTS fans. We will add “The Original” to the title with the next printing which, by the way, should make this print run a unique collector’s item.

• Modern horror and adventure.
• Dynamic red foil on a black faux leatherette hardcover.
• The original, 1st Edition BTS rule book exactly as first published, except now as a deluxe hardcover.
• 28 monsters, most of which can be converted to BTS-2 with some work.
• Quick roll villain tables.
• Random Encounter Tables.
• Random Creature Creation Tables.
• Weapons and equipment section.
• 4 adventures, 2 adventure outlines, and countless adventure ideas.
• Erick Wujcik’s “Victim Characters,” alternative rules for playing classic movie horror and splatter film horror.
• Erick Wujcik’s Game Master Guide to Beyond the Supernatural and adventures.
• 32 page “Bonus” adventure by Hendrik Härterich; Operation Minotaur from the pages of The Rifter®.
• The Arcanist and magic spells. Please note, the magic and spells presented in BTS-1 are very different than how magic (and psionics) work in BTS-2, but offer background and are a fun read.
• 9 O.C.C.s and psionic abilities. These characters and psionic abilities are different than BTS 2nd Edition and are not suitable for use for it without severe modification.
• Note #1: BTS-1 is a very different book than BTS 2nd Edition, which makes it interesting and fun in its own right. This is the book that introduced the concept of ley lines, nexus points, places of magic, stone megaliths, doorways to other worlds and the supernatural. The concepts for magic in BTS-1 would become the foundation of magic in Rifts® and across most of the Palladium Megaverse®. It also provides a glimpse of what is to come in the Beyond Arcanum BTS-2 sourcebook.
• Note #2: Conversion modifications are necessary to use BTS-1 monsters with Beyond the Supernatural, 2nd Edition. It is not directly compatible, but is jam-packed with ideas for creatures and adventures. Not to mention excellent tips for playing horror games and use of the notorious “victim characters” alternative game play.
• 288 pages of terrifying fun – $55.00 retail – Cat. No. 699HC – Available now.

BACK in STOCK! “Original” Palladium Fantasy RPG^® “Bonus” Edition Commemorative Hardcover, 1st Edition – Available now

The ever popular Original Palladium Fantasy RPG® Commemorative Bonus Hardcover (first edition rules) is back in print and ready to ship. It is a deluxe, foil stamped edition that presents the original, First Edition Fantasy rules, expanded with the inclusion of the long out-of-print Arms of Nargash-Tor adventure sourcebook. The Original Fantasy 1st Edition includes Erick Wujcik’s popular Tombs of Gersidi adventure left out of the 2nd Edition rule book, all of the original illustrations, and the first Fantasy sourcebook. The cover is a recreation of the famous, red and black cover of the original RPG. Many people have fond memories of this book, hence it is selling out on a regular basis.

• The complete, original RPG – the game that started Palladium Books.
• First Edition rules are easily adaptable to current Fantasy titles.
• Includes The Tombs of Gersidi adventure and setting (ancient vampires and dark magic) written by Erick Wujcik. Maps by Erick Wujcik. Easily adapted to current rules.
• Depictions of Eastern, Western, Northern, and Old Kingdom coins.
• Fan favorite artwork by Kevin Siembieda and Michael Kucharski.
• The Arms of Nargash-Tor adventure sourcebook included as “bonus” material back in print for the first time in 35 years. Art by Kevin Siembieda.
• Deluxe hardcover edition. Probably limited to fewer than 1,000 copies.
• An artful recreation of the original cover with red foil stamping into a black faux leatherette hardcover.
• 320 pages total with “bonus” material – $55 retail – Cat. No. 449HC – available now!

Creature Feature^™ – A Beyond the Supernatural^™ sourcebook – available now

Creature Feature has been selling like crazy. It’s epic and much more than a monster book. It is filled with adventure, G.M. and player tips, anecdotes, rules clarifications, and more.

• 15 supernatural creatures described in depth. Some are new. Some were pulled from the pages of The Rifter® but updated and expanded (many completely rewritten). All of them are dynamic, scary, and offer different horror adventure experiences.
• Each creature offers adventure hooks and ideas for more.
• The art of making and running monsters.
• Creature encounter table and tips on making unique creatures.
• Player paranormal investigator background table.
• Game Master source material and tips for running modern horror.
• More world setting and monster hunting lore.
• Rules clarifications and errata.
• A full adventure and numerous adventure suggestions.
• Paranormal encounter ideas, tips, advice, NPCs, and more.
• Written by Steven Dawes, Kevin Siembieda, and others.
• Art by Steven Cummings, Nick Bradshaw, and others.
• 192 pages – $26.99 retail – Cat. No. 704 – Available now.

Palladium needs G.M.s to run Gen Con 2023 Game Events

Palladium Books is looking for quality Game Masters to help us have a strong presence and help gamers discover the magic of Palladium’s many RPG settings. You can help us by running RPG events based on our RPGs (past and present). If you are thinking about running Palladium game events (it’s fun and a way to get free admission with a GM badge!), please decide soon and contact Jeff Ruiz via email.

Please help gamers discover Palladium’s RPG worlds by running game events at Gen Con. Palladium is on the move and we want to have a lot of game events at Gen Con for our many different settings: Rifts®, Chaos Earth®, Palladium Fantasy RPG®, Heroes Unlimited, Ninjas & Superspies, After the Bomb®, Nightbane®, Dead Reign®, and all the rest, past and present (yes, that includes Robotech® and Rifts® Savage Worlds). Please reach out to us and coordinate with NMI (Jeff Ruiz) at the email address below, to have your games listed at Gen Con as part of the Palladium group.

nmi {at} thedeificnmi.com

You can request Gen Con game event submission forms and send event descriptions to the email address above.

Advantages of coordination through Palladium as a group with ONE point of contact: Your games will be assigned to the same room location reserved for all Palladium games. That makes Palladium events easy to find for players and convenient for you. Participating Game Masters running 3 or more games at Gen Con get a free admission badge and other perks. Palladium Books provides the G.M. and players reward coupons for redemption at Palladium’s booth for substantial discounts on books to show our appreciation (G.M. coupon, Best Player coupon, and Gamer Participation coupons).

NMI, aka Jeff Ruiz, is Palladium Books’ experienced event coordinator (nmi {at} thedeificnmi.com). He will create a spreadsheet and submit your games and descriptions on your behalf. Palladium freelance writer Glen Evans will provide Game Master badges, information, coupons, etc., on site at Gen Con.

Gen Con Game Event Deadlines: Submit your game descriptions as soon as possible to guarantee they are listed both online and in the program book! The more eyeballs that see your game event listing and description, the more likely you are to SELL OUT the event tickets, and enjoy full participation at your event.

• Early Event Submissions: January 8th – February 12th – do it for best results!
• Standard Event Submissions: February 12th – March 11th, but the SOONER the better to guarantee full game attendance! Thanks.

We appreciate you working with us to help gamers experience the magic of Palladium Books and our many RPG worlds. The line up for Palladium creators at the Gen Con booth includes Kevin Siembieda (writer/game designer), Sean Owen Roberson (writer/game designer), Wayne Smith (editor/The Rifter®), Crystal Willard (sales), Glen Evans (writer), and a range of freelancers such as Mark Oberle, Mike Leonard, and others. Let’s make this Gen Con a great one that’s fun for everyone.

Necronomnomnom Apron Kickstarter by Red Duke Games

As you might have surmised, the NecronomApron is from our maniacal friends at Red Duke Games. These are the people who brought you the hugely popular Necronomnomnom Cthulhu Cookbook. The apron looks pretty cool and we’d say it is a must for the thousands of you who purchased and use the cookbook (in one demonic form or another). So what are you waiting for? Support Red Duke Games’ Kickstarter for a little supernatural fun.

• A Culinary Cultist’s version of the Hooded Robe: A full apron with a comfortable and concealing hood.
• One size fits most lifeforms, trimmed butcher style (the apron, not the lifeforms).
• Hand Sewn – 2 pockets in the front – full apron with a hood.
• Wrap-around straps can tie to the back or front.
• Color: Dark Brown.
• A new Kickstarter project by Red Duke Games. Check it out at the link below.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nomapron/the-necronomapron

List of Palladium Books^® RPG Hardcovers Available Now

• NEW! “Original” Beyond the Supernatural RPG® Commemorative “Bonus” Foil Hardcover (1st Edition rules) – This is the original 1st Edition rules (1988) in a deluxe hardcover format. The first time ever as a hardcover and includes the original O.C.C.s, monsters, and magic. 28 monsters, adventures, G.M. tips, Erick Wujcik’s infamous “victim character” rules, and 32 bonus pages of adventure material for BTS-2. The cover is a blood red foil image, imprinted on black faux leatherette. 288 pages – $55 retail – Cat. No. 699HC – Available now!
• Beyond the Supernatural™ RPG, 2nd Edition Hardcover – 224 pages – $36.99 – Cat. No. 700HC.
• BACK IN STOCK! “Original” Palladium Fantasy RPG® Commemorative “Bonus” Foil Hardcover (1st Edition rules) – Holiday demand cleaned the shelves of this fan favorite hardcover, but it is back in stock. This is the original 1st Edition Rules RPG including Tombs of Gersidi and the first Fantasy sourcebook: The Arms of Nargash-Tor. The cover is a classy crimson foil image, imprinted on black faux leatherette to replicate the original red and black RPG fans love. 320 pages – $55 retail – Cat. No. 449HC – available now.
• Palladium Fantasy RPG®, 2nd Edition Hardcover – 336 pages – $39.99 – Cat. No. 450HC – Our second best selling new hardcover after the Rifts® 30th Anniversary edition.
• “Original” Rifts® RPG 30th Anniversary Commemorative Hardcover – available now! This collector’s item sports the original Parkinson cover, an additional 32 page color section, history of Rifts®, unpublished concept art, gallery of all Rifts® covers through 2020, and more. Can be used with ALL Rifts® supplements – 288 pages – $49.99 – Cat. No. 800HC30 – Available now.
• Rifts® Ultimate Edition RPG Hardcover – 376 pages – $44.99 – Cat. No. 800HC – epic.
• Rifts® Ultimate Edition “Softcover” is a new format. RUE has only ever been available as a hardcover, and it still is, but it is now also available as a softcover – 376 pages – $34.99 – Cat. No. 800SE.
• Rifts® Game Master Guide Hardcover – 352 pages – $39.99 – Cat. No. 845HC.
• Rifts® Book of Magic Hardcover – available now – BACK in stock – 352 pages – $39.99 – Cat. No. 848HC – available now.
• Rifts® Adventure Guide Hardcover – 192 pages – $36.99 – Cat. No. 849HC.
• Chaos Earth® RPG “Bonus” Edition Hardcover – 192 pages – $36.99 – Cat. No. 660HC – 30 extra pages of bonus material – available now!
• Heroes Unlimited™ RPG, 2nd Edition Hardcover – 352 pages – $39.99 – Cat. No. 500HC.
• Ninjas & Superspies™ RPG “Bonus” Hardcover – available now – BACK in stock – 224 pages – $36.99 – Cat. No. 525HC – includes bonus material – available now.
• After the Bomb® RPG “Bonus” Hardcover – available now – BACK in stock – 296 pages – $39.99 – Cat. No. 503HC – includes bonus material – available now.
• Nightbane® RPG “Bonus” Edition Hardcover – available now – 304 pages – $39.99 – Cat. No. 730HC – 60 extra pages of bonus material – available now.
• Dead Reign® RPG (Zombie Apocalypse) Hardcover – available now – BACK in stock – 224 pages – $36.99 – Cat. No. 230HC – available now.
• Splicers® RPG “Bonus” Edition Hardcover – The Splicers® RPG plus 50 pages of extra material gathered from The Rifter®. 280 pages – $44.99 – Cat. No. 200HC – available now.

Recent and Notable Palladium Products – a Megaverse^® of adventure awaits you

• NEW! Palladium Fantasy RPG® Interactive NPC Sheet to help you create monsters and villains quickly. This Excel spreadsheet is available on DriveThruRPG.com and PalladiumBooks.com.
• NEW! “Original” Beyond the Supernatural™ RPG Commemorative “Bonus” Foil Hardcover (1st Edition rules) – described above.
• Beyond the Supernatural™ RPG, 2nd Edition – A plausible modern horror setting unlike any other. One that makes sense and will challenge your role-playing skills. 14 Psychic Character Classes. 42 occupations for “ordinary” people, 100+ psychic abilities, including Fire Walker abilities, creatures of darkness, the Lazlo Agency, and more. All of these unlikely heroes stand against supernatural evil in a world of disbelievers who brand them as practitioners of fringe science and lunatics. Only your characters know the truth: supernatural evil is real and dangerous. Are you ready to join the battle? 256 pages – Cat. No. 700. Also available as a hardcover edition.
• Creature Feature™, a Beyond the Supernatural™, 2nd Edition Sourcebook – 15 new creatures, rules clarifications, player and Game Master tips, adventure and more – 192 pages – $26.99 retail – Cat. No. 704 – available now.
• Rifts® Coalition Manhunters™ Sourcebook – 224 pages of Coalition data to blow your mind. 80+ new psionic abilities, 9 Manhunter psychic assassins, Psi-Ops thought police, Dog Boys, Kill Hounds, Coalition secrets, and more – 224 pages – Cat. No. 894.
• The Rifter® #85 Annual – Rifts®, Fantasy, and many RPG settings – Cat. No. 185 – Also available as a bookmarked PDF book on DriveThruRPG where it has made the Top 10 Best Sellers List.
• European Castles – 40+ real world castles from across Europe and their actual floor plans whenever available – for use with ANY game system – 48 pages – $10.99 – Cat. No. 410 – available now.
• Exotic Weapons – 100+ strange and exotic weapons from around the globe – for use with ANY game system – 48 pages – $10.99 – Cat. No. 409 – available now.
• The Compendium of Modern Weapons – 450+ real world weapons from around the globe – for use with ANY game system – 176 pages – Cat. No. 415.
• Palladium Fantasy RPG®, 2nd Edition – A fantasy setting like no other, rich in history and inviting adventure. Not only are you able to play iconic fantasy heroes, but also characters such as the Mind Mage, Druid, Diabolist, Summoner and an array of nonhuman characters from Elves and Dwarves to Wolfen, Changelings, Kobolds, Orcs, Ogres, and many others. 25+ Occupational Character Classes (O.C.C.s), 14+ inhuman player races (more in sourcebooks), 300+ magic spells, 60 magical wards, 50 magic circles, 70+ psychic powers, dozens of magic items and potions, and so much more. 336 pages – Cat. No. 450. Also available as a hardcover edition. More than a dozen sourcebooks support this game line.
• Lopan™ (Fantasy) Raw Preview – Cat. No. 476-RAW.
• Land of the South Winds™ (Fantasy) Raw Preview – Cat. No. 477-RAW.
• Heroes Unlimited™ RPG, 2nd Edition – A hit super-hero RPG for 30+ years. Why? Because it enables you to create any type of comic book hero you can imagine. 101 super abilities plus a multitude of sub-powers within them, bonuses and special combat capabilities. 72 psychic powers and 100+ magic spells, plus enchanted weapons and objects that turn a person into a superhuman. Psychics, super-powered aliens, mutants, super soldiers, Mega-Heroes, mages, immortals, cyborgs, robots, power armor, weapon masters, and more. Plus a dozen sourcebooks provide you with hundreds of additional super abilities, hero categories, bad guys, and adventures. 352 pages for a complete RPG – Cat. No. 500. Also available as a hardcover edition.
• After the Bomb® RPG – Erick Wujcik’s mutant magnum opus. Create any mutant animal from a turtle to an elephant, animal psionics, animal powers, chimeras, and more. Use the mutants as modern world heroes, or play within the AtB post-apocalypse setting, Rifts®, or just about any setting. 224 pages – Cat. No. 503. Also available as a hardcover edition.
• Ninjas & Superspies™ RPG – 40+ styles of martial arts, mystic abilities, spies, gadgets, and creating secret organizations. 176 pages – Cat. No. 525. Also available as a hardcover edition.
• Dead Reign® RPG – The Zombie Apocalypse unleashed! Can you survive? Play Post-Apocalyptic heroes or ordinary people. Part zombie game, part survival manual. All fun. A great beginner’s game. If you are looking for a zombie game that truly captures the feel of survival after the apocalypse and the nightmare of being stalked by zombies, Dead Reign® is it. Game mechanics are designed to create a real sense of escalating terror and dread when the zombies swarm. 224 pages – Cat. No. 230. Also available as a hardcover edition. Sourcebooks expand the world, player options, and adventure ideas as well as present new zombies and dangers.
• Nightbane® RPG – Join the secret war against a demonic invasion most people do not even know has taken place. The demonic Nightlords, their evil Dopplegangers and other demon minions are quietly taking over the world, starting with the most powerful nations. You know it is happening because you are the Nightbane. You can see the true demonic form of these invaders, and you can stop them. The only wrinkle is you must turn into your monstrous supernatural form – your Morphus – to call upon your superhuman and magical powers. Oh, and the government is controlled by the Nightlords and their shape-changing demonic minions hunt the Nightbane. 224 pages – Cat. No. 730. Also available as a hardcover edition.
• And more, like the Rifts® Ultimate Edition (and 90+ Rifts® sourcebooks), Rifts® Chaos Earth®, The Mechanoid Trilogy®, Systems Failure, Splicers®, RECON®, Phase World®, etc.

NEW on DriveThruRPG.com – Apocalypse Wow SALE and the New Palladium Fantasy RPG^® Interactive NPC Sheet

SALE! Apocalypse Wow – Palladium Books presents the Apocalypse Wow RPG Sale – 20+ apocalyptic titles that should get you heated up during these cold weeks of winter. Rifts®, Chaos Earth®, After the Bomb®, The Mechanoids®, Splicers® and more. Enjoy and be a survivor.

• After the Bomb® (AtB) RPG – Mutant animals in a post-apocalyptic world (or modern setting). Cat. No. 503-2.
• Road Hogs AtB sourcebook – Cat. No. 505.
• Mutants Down Under AtB sourcebook – Cat. No. 507.
• Mutants of the Yucatan AtB sourcebook – Cat. No. 511.
• Mutants in Avalon AtB sourcebook – Cat. No. 513.
• Mutants in Orbit, a Rifts® and AtB Sourcebook – Cat. No. 514.
• Splicers® RPG – Think Guyver meets The Terminator. Cat. No. 200.
• Splicers®: I Am Legion Adventure Sourcebook – Cat. No. 201.
• Mechanoid Invasion® Trilogy – Dystopian science fiction. Cat. No. 400 (and all Mechanoid incarnations).
• RECON®, Deluxe Revised RPG – The horror of war set in the Vietnam era. Different game rules by Joe Martin and Erick Wujcik. Cat. No. 600.
• Systems Failure™ RPG – It is the end of the world when energy insectoids invade and ravage Earth. It is time to fight back and kill the bugs! Cat. No. 650.
• Rifts® Chaos Earth® RPG – Set days after the Great Cataclysm, NEMA Peacekeepers, 11 O.C.C.s, plus robots, power armor, weapons, and more. A complete RPG. Cat. No. 660.
• Chaos Earth® Creatures of Chaos – Demons and gear. Cat. No. 661.
• Chaos Earth® Rise of Magic – New magic and weirdness. Cat. No. 662.
• Chaos Earth® Resurrection – Mega-Damage Zombies done Rifts-style! Cat. No. 666.
• “Original” Rifts® RPG – The game that started it all. Can be used with ALL Rifts® sourcebooks. 256 pages. Cat. No. 800.
• Rifts® Ultimate Edition RPG – If you can imagine it, you can play it. Rifts® is a genre-melding RPG setting unlike any other. Combining science fiction, fantasy, horror, and post-apocalyptic adventure. Epic and compelling. Cat. No. 800HC.
• Rifts® Sourcebook 2: The Mechanoids® – Archie Three, Hagan, 20+ Mechanoids, 7 Dangers Prophecy and more. Cat. No. 805.
• Rifts® Megaverse® in Flames – Hell on Earth. Cat. No. 876.
• Rifts® Coalition Manhunters – The Coalition’s psychic hit squad, 50+ new psionic abilities, anti-magic Dog Boy, Thought Police, villains, Coalition society, and more. Cat. No. 894.
• Note: A similar sale of physical books at PDF prices from PalladiumBooks.com is happening now for your Earth shattering enjoyment.

NEW! Palladium Fantasy RPG® Interactive NPC Sheet is a Microsoft Excel-based system for creating Non-Player Characters quickly and easily. Once you know the system, you can have NPCs up and ready in minutes! Great for making a quick NPC at the last moment, or saving time when designing the big bad of an adventure.

Features of Note:

• Design compatible with the Palladium Fantasy RPG® Interactive Character Sheet.
• 20,000+ preset NPC combinations ready to go in less than a minute when you consider species, attribute, O.C.C., and level options! Many more with additional features and easy customization.
• 15 nonhuman Palladium Fantasy races.
• 23 O.C.C.s including single and dual element Warlocks.
• NPCs can be made from Level 1 through Level 15.
• 300+ Wizard and Warlock spells programmed with quick stats.
• 70+ psionics programmed with quick stats, plus options for Minor Psionics.
• Skills, armor, weapons, spells, and psionics are programmed with predetermined selections.
• Calculates the speed and distance NPCs can run and jump based on Attributes.
• Calculates how much NPCs can lift, carry, and throw for humanoids, Giants, and supernatural beings.
• $4.00 – Available on DriveThruRPG.com and PalladiumBooks.com – Created by Travis Guerrero.

Also Available – FREE Creature Feature™ Preview provides you a glimpse of what you will find in this epic book. There also FREE Sneak Previews of Rifts® Coalition Manhunters, Northern Gun 1 & 2, Hell Followed, and select other titles. Those are just some of the 300+ Palladium RPG titles available as PDF books.

No other game company offers game worlds for so many different genres. Best of all, learn to play one Palladium RPG and you can play them all, because each uses the same basic core rules and combat. There are differences, but the fundamentals are the same. This also means you can bring characters, villains, monsters, powers, magic, weapons, gear, and adventure ideas from one setting into another or mash them together!

DriveThruRPG offers most of our 300+ Palladium RPG titles as PDF books, making it easy and inexpensive to try out one of our many games. Also check out the FREE Sneak Previews of Rifts® Coalition Manhunters, Northern Gun 1 & 2, Hell Followed, and select other titles.

FUN Podcast Adventures

Heroes Unlimited Christmas Special and the recent Cozy Caverns Beyond the Supernatural RPG adventure podcasts from the creative minds at www.realplaygamespod.com. These fun podcasts are created by Palladium fans like you.

Palladium Collectibles – at Kevin’s Online Toy & Collectibles eBay Store

I am adding new collectibles and Palladium negatives over the next several weeks, so check ‘em out. Alex and I will try to post new items on a regular basis, so check in every week or so to see what’s new.

One-of-a-kind Palladium Books negatives (special and rare collectibles). Negatives are always very popular items at the Palladium Open House, Gen Con, and conventions, and are catching on as rare collectibles, unique in and of themselves. Before digital printing, pages of a book were laid out by hand on a board, and each page was photographed. The plastic film negatives were then “ganged” on a massive sheet of Mylar, 16 pages per big sheet, and the printing plates were made from the negatives – everything white, printing black. We have been cutting them loose and making them available to you. I am only keeping a few dozen pages of negatives and a few complete books for myself, the rest are all being slowly offered to you, in no particular order.

• Each is truly unique, attractive, and fun to have.
• Own a piece of Palladium Books and RPG history you will treasure.
• Each was used to print the very book you may have in your collection (1981-2004).
• Each signed in silver ink by Kevin Siembieda, the founder and owner of Palladium Books. He is also the game designer and often the author or co-author of the book from which the negative originates. And some negatives bear his artwork.
• Each signed negative comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
• Each signed negative is a one-of-a-kind work of art (on rare occasions, two-of-a-kind if a page or section of pages were replaced or a second edition was made) that resembles woodcut art, and a very dynamic conversation piece.
• Each signed negative is on a white board inside a clear plastic bag.
• Negatives looks fabulous matted or framed! Fits in an 8×10 inch matt opening. Each neg is roughly 8½ x 11 inches.
• Prices vary depending on the title, the art, and quality of the negative. Note: Many have scratches, or blemishes, and/or an opaque medium on the negative. Still, they look great and are a piece of RPG history. We recommend you carefully examine the photographs of each item to avoid disappointment.
• We have been making the negatives available, in no particular order, for a number of years, and will continue to do so. However, cutting them loose, signing and bagging is a time consuming process.
• Note: The negatives from the TMNT RPG, TMNT Adventures, and some Rifts® titles are already sold out. Moreover, the negatives from many titles were destroyed, so when you see one you like, get it when you can. Enjoy.

Original art – My eBay store is one of the few places where you can find original artwork by me (Kevin Siembieda), Kevin Long, Charles Walton, and others, as well as one-of-a-kind negatives from classic Palladium books (they look awesome framed), and other Palladium memorabilia. Some are concept sketches, others are finished works of art, as well as a selection of prints and posters.

Other collectibles include art prints, posters, comic books, Palladium limited edition hardcovers, out of print items, signed books, one-of-a-kind proofreader copies, Star Wars toys, superhero action figures, and many other toys and items from my personal collection. Yeah, I used to be a crazy toy and art collector. Alex and I will keep adding items as our busy schedules allow, but we have a lot of fun collectibles available now and coming soon. Hundreds of items. Take a look every weekend for new additions.

http://stores.ebay.com/kevinstoys-artandcollectibles

Closing Thoughts – Project Announcements and Master Project Status List

Hello there,

I’d like to chat with you about release dates and project announcements, as it has become a bit of a bugbear for some Palladium fans. We’re gonna fix that.

Project Announcements

In the past, Kevin was very open with fans about projects in the pipeline. Although Palladium has published many more books than it has canceled over the past four decades, some fans have gotten especially disappointed when an exciting project was canceled or delayed. And I get it, I am one of those fans.

When I joined Palladium as Kevin’s business partner in late 2021, we decided to revisit this policy. While we don’t want to keep our loyal fans in the dark about what is coming soon, we also don’t want to frustrate you with false hope of things that may not come to pass, or make you wait longer than you can bear.

In an effort to find a good middle ground, we’ve decided not to announce releases until manuscripts are in-hand and have been reviewed by us (Kevin and Sean) to confirm they are viable, or we are currently writing them ourselves. This is a big change in philosophy, so we appreciate your patience as we transition the flow of information. During this transition, we have kept you apprised of the status of our many announced projects, and will continue to do so, but over time you will continue to see this “window” of known future releases slowly shrink until it is down to just a handful of titles that are a comfortable few months (not years) away.

Canceled Manuscripts

While we are on the subject of announced titles, it wouldn’t be a problem getting people pumped up about future releases if all of them came into being very quickly and easily! But alas, writing books — especially good ones that people want to read — takes time and hard work. I’ve never had a book that was “easy” to finish, all of them have been an effort to bring across the finish line. That’s not bad, it’s just the nature of the beast. Unfortunately, that beast often slays well-intentioned authors, especially those inexperienced with completing the triathlon-like battle of creating a great manuscript.

That is to say, through no fault of the author, many books never come to pass for a variety of reasons: the muse wasn’t there (the concept never came together), family or life situations called the author away (including the passing of authors like Erick Wujcik), or the manuscript isn’t fit for commercial publication (it wouldn’t resonate with enough fans in our competitive marketplace and would be a financial loss for Palladium). When a book is canceled, we generally don’t publicly say why out of respect for those involved in the project. Just know that, just as Palladium is known for putting out great books that people still want on their bookshelf decades later, we also know when a manuscript won’t meet that expected level of quality.

New Releases

Since I’ve joined Palladium, Kevin and I have taken the necessary time to evaluate previously announced projects so that we can get you firm information on whether they will happen “soon™” or if we need to officially cancel them.

Our immediate priority has been to push the most developed projects across the finish line, to the printers, and into your hands. Even though I was sidelined with COVID for three months last year (yeah, it sucked) and have been doing double duty heading up the Rifts® for Savage Worlds product line, we delivered a few new releases to you in 2022:

• The Rifter® #85 Annual (224 pages of wonderful articles)
• Rifts® Coalition Manhunters (killer CS info)
• Beyond the Supernatural: Creature Feature™ (great monsters)
• The Rifts® Titan Robotics Kickstarter (a big production in itself, with the products coming along nicely!)

Project Status Update

Back in the days of paper catalogs before the series of vacuum tubes known as the internet was created, many project cancellation notices were announced to little fanfare and quietly met the rubbish bin, while a project announcement mentioned in a book might be read anew twenty years later. To rectify this issue, we have created a master list of announced projects, organized by status, on our website’s new Project Status page.

There are three major categories:

• Upcoming and Active Projects: This includes new releases, those in active production, and those in development (substantial work on manuscripts and art in progress). As I mentioned earlier, expect the number of “in development” titles to significantly decrease over the next couple of years.
• On Hold: These projects have been announced in the past, and we really want to do them, but they aren’t on the block for imminent production. This category will be strategically whittled down over time as the “in development” queue clears out.
• Officially Canceled: These projects aren’t going to happen. I know that isn’t fun to hear, but it’s the truth. In many cases, there was initially an exciting kernel of an idea but it ended up canceled for any number of reasons as I discussed above. If there was a manuscript submitted, we don’t think it is salvageable. Please come to peace with it. I genuinely hope this listing helps you find some closure.

As you can see from the page, we have some cool stuff in the pipeline and want you to know that we are making real progress towards bringing you long-awaited titles like Rifts® Antarctica, BTS Beyond Arcanum, BTS Tomes Grotesque, and some Palladium Fantasy zingers. Books take time, and good books can take even longer, but I hope this more detailed view of our current project status is as exciting for you as it is for me.

Oh, and as Kevin mentioned, some exciting projects not listed on the Project Status page are in development and may suddenly “pop up” when we are ready to announce them, so keep your eyes peeled.

As a lifelong Palladium fan, it is my number one goal to make sure all the cool new books that we want to read actually happen — in fact, you could say it’s my life’s goal at this point. A big part of achieving that goal is updating Palladium’s production tools and processes, which Kevin mentions often in the Weekly Update. Maybe even more important, is taking as many day-to-day business burdens off of Kevin’s shoulders as possible so that he can be free to create the many books that only he can write. As that comes to pass, we will make moves to ensure my time is also freed up to focus on pushing Palladium forward on all fronts into a new generation of awesomeness.

Thanks for your support. Kevin and I are enacting a carefully considered strategic plan. I hope you are enjoying the early fruits of that plan, and I think you will be quite pleased with the long-term results as well.

– Sean Owen Roberson, Creative Director

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One game system – every genre – countless worlds – endless adventure

By Kevin Siembieda

We hope you were not clobbered too badly by the winter storm that swept much of the country. We got a manageable 6-7 inches of snow, but we have another snow-maker arriving this weekend. Are you snowed in? If so I suggest you snuggle up with your favorite RPG setting and create some characters or work on a new campaign, or even write a short submission to The Rifter® (short story, monster, magic treasure, adventure, etc.).

I want to thank you for your outpouring of support and kind words. As a result of the Wizards of the Coast Dungeons & Dragons® OGL (Open Gaming License) outrage felt by so many, Palladium has seen increased sales across all our game lines, and an outpouring of support via direct words of encouragement. Your kind words have been arriving by every form of communication: emails, Help Desk comments, texts, phone calls, and online discussions. Your appreciation of our hard work has been touching and welcomed in these uncertain times.

The gist of the correspondences are that you love Palladium Books, our game worlds, the game system that covers many genres (fantasy and science fiction to super-heroes and horror), and our genuine commitment to our fans. All of you are thankful we never went the 5E route and are telling us to keep doing what we’ve been doing. Fear not, we shall. Some of you have suggested Palladium release its game rules as an OGL, which as Sean noted in the last Update, we are not doing for a number of reasons. But we are happy to consider licensing our game rules and possibly our world settings to established RPG companies like we did with Savage Rifts®. In fact, two companies have already reached out to us about licensing our game rules.

Thank you for your concern, comments, and continuing support. As you know, we have big plans for Palladium Books over the next five years. Plans based on your input, feedback, and Palladium’s 42-year legacy of quality role-playing games. We will not let you down. Sean and I – all of us – are striving to create a new era of greatness and imagination which will carry Palladium to new heights and inspire new generations of gamers. So spread the word about our games, and check out what’s new.

NEW! The Palladium Fantasy RPG^® Interactive NPC Sheet

The new Palladium Fantasy RPG® Interactive NPC Sheet is a helpful companion to the Palladium Fantasy Interactive Character Sheet by Travis Guerrero offering hundreds of magic spells, psionic powers, 15 inhuman character species, 23 O.C.C.s, 300 magic spells, 20,000 character combinations, and more. It is a Microsoft Excel-based system for creating Non-Player Characters quickly and easily. Once you know the system, you can have NPCs up and ready in minutes! Great for making a quick NPC at the last moment, or saving time when designing the big bad of an adventure.

Features & Benefits:

• Designed to be compatible with the Palladium Fantasy RPG® Interactive Character Sheet.
• 20,000+ preset NPC combinations ready to go in less than a minute when you consider species, attribute, O.C.C., and level options! Many more with additional features and easy customization.
• 15 inhuman Palladium Fantasy races.
• 23 O.C.C.s, plus a few variations for certain O.C.C.s such as single and dual element Warlocks. Only the Druid, Summoner, Diabolist, and Alchemist are not included.
• NPCs can be made from Level 1 through Level 15.
• 300+ Wizard and Warlock spells programmed with quick stats.
• 70+ psionics programmed with quick stats, plus options for Minor Psionics.
• Skills, armor, weapons, spells, and psionics are programmed with predetermined selections.
• Calculates the speed and distance NPCs can run and jump based on Attributes.
• Calculates how much an NPC can lift, carry, and throw for humanoids, Giants, and Supernatural Beings.
• NPCs can be further customized by changing their standard selections with additional options from Drop Down Lists, and keeping it book legal based on your selections.
• $4.00 – Available on DriveThruRPG.com and PalladiumBooks.com – Created by Travis Guerrero.
• Instructions on how to use the NPC sheet:
• Tutorial Video (Part 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z53WS3n3O6A
• Tutorial Video (Part 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GRs7gPVN90

Palladium Fantasy RPG^® Interactive Character Sheet

The Palladium Fantasy RPG® Interactive Character Sheet is a Microsoft Excel-based character management system. Packed with features and data collected from every official Palladium Fantasy sourcebook, this sheet saves you time and hassle with each character you create. Available now, directly from Palladium Books AND DriveThruRPG.com – this is a digital, online product only.

Features & Benefits:

• The Main Character Sheet Page collects the important data from across multiple tabs and puts it in one place for quick and easy reference.
• Separate sheets examine character construction (worktable), Skills, Magic, Psionics, and Combat in greater detail.
• Built-in leveling system that calculates skill advancement for you! Experience Tables for over 80 O.C.C.s already programmed.
• Recognizes the percentages for nearly 150 skills, plus combat bonuses for over 20 Weapon Proficiencies and 7 Hand to Hand styles.
• Calculates the speed and distance a character can run and jump based on character Attributes.
• Also calculates how much a character can lift, carry, and throw for humanoids, Giants, and Supernatural Beings.
• Add in your own Hand to Hand style, custom Skills, unique Weapon Proficiencies, and Experience Tables.
• Estimated time to build a character reduced by 20% or more.
• Instructions on how to use the sheet included, as well as a video walkthrough below.
• Important Note: This character sheet is built to be used with Microsoft Excel 2010+ and it comes in .XLSX format. Opening this file in other spreadsheet programs is NOT guaranteed to work as intended.
• Watch the Overview video here: https://vimeo.com/322271758

NEW! “Original” Beyond the Supernatural^™ RPG “Bonus” Edition Commemorative Hardcover, 1st Edition Rules – available now

Due to popular demand, we present the deluxe, commemorative, crimson foil hardcover of the Original Beyond the Supernatural RPG (1988); back in print for the first time in 25 years. The book is simply entitled “Beyond the Supernatural” in crimson foil stamping on faux leatherette, which seems to have caused a small bit of confusion, sorry. This is the “original” BTS RPG, first edition rules, plus bonus material. The book is gorgeous and a must for BTS fans. We will add “The Original” to the title with the next printing which, by the way, should make this print run a unique collector’s item.

• Modern horror and adventure.
• Dynamic red foil on a black faux leatherette hardcover.
• The original, 1st Edition BTS rule book exactly as first published, except now as a deluxe hardcover.
• 28 monsters, most of which can be converted to BTS-2 with some work.
• Quick roll villain tables.
• Random Encounter Tables.
• Random Creature Creation Tables.
• Weapons and equipment section.
• 4 adventures, 2 adventure outlines, and countless adventure ideas.
• Erick Wujcik’s “Victim Characters,” alternative rules for playing classic movie horror and splatter film horror.
• Erick Wujcik’s Game Master Guide to Beyond the Supernatural and adventures.
• 32 page “Bonus” adventure by Hendrik Härterich; Operation Minotaur from the pages of The Rifter®.
• The Arcanist and magic spells. Please note, the magic and spells presented in BTS-1 are very different than how magic (and psionics) work in BTS-2, but offer background and are a fun read.
• 9 O.C.C.s and psionic abilities. These characters and psionic abilities are different than BTS 2nd Edition and are not suitable for use for it without severe modification.
• Note #1: BTS-1 is a very different book than BTS 2nd Edition, which makes it interesting and fun in its own right. This is the book that introduced the concept of ley lines, nexus points, places of magic, stone megaliths, doorways to other worlds and the supernatural. The concepts for magic in BTS-1 would become the foundation of magic in Rifts® and across most of the Palladium Megaverse®. It also provides a glimpse of what is to come in the Beyond Arcanum BTS-2 sourcebook.
• Note #2: Conversion modifications are necessary to use BTS-1 monsters with Beyond the Supernatural, 2nd Edition. It is not directly compatible, but is jam-packed with ideas for creatures and adventures. Not to mention excellent tips for playing horror games and use of the notorious “victim characters” alternative game play.
• 288 pages of terrifying fun – $55.00 retail – Cat. No. 699HC – Available now.

BACK in STOCK! “Original” Palladium Fantasy RPG^® “Bonus” Edition Commemorative Hardcover, 1st Edition – Available now

The ever popular Original Palladium Fantasy RPG® Commemorative Bonus Hardcover (first edition rules) is back in print and ready to ship. It is a deluxe, foil stamped edition that presents the original, First Edition Fantasy rules, expanded with the inclusion of the long out-of-print Arms of Nargash-Tor adventure sourcebook. The Original Fantasy 1st Edition includes Erick Wujcik’s popular Tombs of Gersidi adventure left out of the 2nd Edition rule book, all of the original illustrations, and the first Fantasy sourcebook. The cover is a recreation of the famous, red and black cover of the original RPG. Many people have fond memories of this book, hence it is selling out on a regular basis.

• The complete, original RPG – the game that started Palladium Books.
• First Edition rules are easily adaptable to current Fantasy titles.
• Includes The Tombs of Gersidi adventure and setting (ancient vampires and dark magic) written by Erick Wujcik. Maps by Erick Wujcik. Easily adapted to current rules.
• Depictions of Eastern, Western, Northern, and Old Kingdom coins.
• Fan favorite artwork by Kevin Siembieda and Michael Kucharski.
• The Arms of Nargash-Tor adventure sourcebook included as “bonus” material back in print for the first time in 35 years. Art by Kevin Siembieda.
• Deluxe hardcover edition. Probably limited to fewer than 1,000 copies.
• An artful recreation of the original cover with red foil stamping into a black faux leatherette hardcover.
• 320 pages total with “bonus” material – $55 retail – Cat. No. 449HC – available now!

Creature Feature^™ – A Beyond the Supernatural^™ sourcebook – available now

Creature Feature has been selling like crazy. It’s epic and much more than a monster book. It is filled with adventure, G.M. and player tips, anecdotes, rules clarifications, and more.

• 15 supernatural creatures described in depth. Some are new. Some were pulled from the pages of The Rifter® but updated and expanded (many completely rewritten). All of them are dynamic, scary, and offer different horror adventure experiences.
• Each creature offers adventure hooks and ideas for more.
• The art of making and running monsters.
• Creature encounter table and tips on making unique creatures.
• Player paranormal investigator background table.
• Game Master source material and tips for running modern horror.
• More world setting and monster hunting lore.
• Rules clarifications and errata.
• A full adventure and numerous adventure suggestions.
• Paranormal encounter ideas, tips, advice, NPCs, and more.
• Written by Steven Dawes, Kevin Siembieda, and others.
• Art by Steven Cummings, Nick Bradshaw, and others.
• 192 pages – $26.99 retail – Cat. No. 704 – Available now.

Palladium needs G.M.s to run Gen Con 2023 Game Events

Palladium Books is looking for quality Game Masters to help us have a strong presence and help gamers discover the magic of Palladium’s many RPG settings. You can help us by running RPG events based on our RPGs (past and present). If you are thinking about running Palladium game events (it’s fun and a way to get free admission with a GM badge!), please decide soon and contact Jeff Ruiz via email.

Please help gamers discover Palladium’s RPG worlds by running game events at Gen Con. Palladium is on the move and we want to have a lot of game events at Gen Con for our many different settings: Rifts®, Chaos Earth®, Palladium Fantasy RPG®, Heroes Unlimited, Ninjas & Superspies, After the Bomb®, Nightbane®, Dead Reign®, and all the rest, past and present (yes, that includes Robotech® and Rifts® Savage Worlds). Please reach out to us and coordinate with NMI (Jeff Ruiz) at the email address below, to have your games listed at Gen Con as part of the Palladium group.

nmi {at} thedeificnmi.com

You can request Gen Con game event submission forms and send event descriptions to the email address above.

Advantages of coordination through Palladium as a group with ONE point of contact: Your games will be assigned to the same room location reserved for all Palladium games. That makes Palladium events easy to find for players and convenient for you. Participating Game Masters running 3 or more games at Gen Con get a free admission badge and other perks. Palladium Books provides the G.M. and players reward coupons for redemption at Palladium’s booth for substantial discounts on books to show our appreciation (G.M. coupon, Best Player coupon, and Gamer Participation coupons).

NMI, aka Jeff Ruiz, is Palladium Books’ experienced event coordinator (nmi {at} thedeificnmi.com). He will create a spreadsheet and submit your games and descriptions on your behalf. Palladium freelance writer Glen Evans will provide Game Master badges, information, coupons, etc., on site at Gen Con.

Gen Con Game Event Deadlines: Submit your game descriptions as soon as possible to guarantee they are listed both online and in the program book! The more eyeballs that see your game event listing and description, the more likely you are to SELL OUT the event tickets, and enjoy full participation at your event.

• Early Event Submissions: January 8th – February 12th – do it for best results!
• Standard Event Submissions: February 12th – March 11th, but the SOONER the better to guarantee full game attendance! Thanks.

We appreciate you working with us to help gamers experience the magic of Palladium Books and our many RPG worlds. The line up for Palladium creators at the Gen Con booth includes Kevin Siembieda (writer/game designer), Sean Owen Roberson (writer/game designer), Wayne Smith (editor/The Rifter®), Crystal Willard (sales), Glen Evans (writer), and a range of freelancers such as Mark Oberle, Mike Leonard, and others. Let’s make this Gen Con a great one that’s fun for everyone.

Necronomnomnom Apron Kickstarter by Red Duke Games

As you might have surmised, the NecronomApron is from our maniacal friends at Red Duke Games. These are the people who brought you the hugely popular Necronomnomnom Cthulhu Cookbook. The apron looks pretty cool and we’d say it is a must for the thousands of you who purchased and use the cookbook (in one demonic form or another). So what are you waiting for? Support Red Duke Games’ Kickstarter for a little supernatural fun.

• A Culinary Cultist’s version of the Hooded Robe: A full apron with a comfortable and concealing hood.
• One size fits most lifeforms, trimmed butcher style (the apron, not the lifeforms).
• Hand Sewn – 2 pockets in the front – full apron with a hood.
• Wrap-around straps can tie to the back or front.
• Color: Dark Brown.
• A new Kickstarter project by Red Duke Games. Check it out at the link below.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nomapron/the-necronomapron

List of Palladium Books^® RPG Hardcovers Available Now

• NEW! “Original” Beyond the Supernatural RPG® Commemorative “Bonus” Foil Hardcover (1st Edition rules) – This is the original 1st Edition rules (1988) in a deluxe hardcover format. The first time ever as a hardcover and includes the original O.C.C.s, monsters, and magic. 28 monsters, adventures, G.M. tips, Erick Wujcik’s infamous “victim character” rules, and 32 bonus pages of adventure material for BTS-2. The cover is a blood red foil image, imprinted on black faux leatherette. 288 pages – $55 retail – Cat. No. 699HC – Available now!
• Beyond the Supernatural™ RPG, 2nd Edition Hardcover – 224 pages – $36.99 – Cat. No. 700HC.
• BACK IN STOCK! “Original” Palladium Fantasy RPG® Commemorative “Bonus” Foil Hardcover (1st Edition rules) – Holiday demand cleaned the shelves of this fan favorite hardcover, but it is back in stock. This is the original 1st Edition Rules RPG including Tombs of Gersidi and the first Fantasy sourcebook: The Arms of Nargash-Tor. The cover is a classy crimson foil image, imprinted on black faux leatherette to replicate the original red and black RPG fans love. 320 pages – $55 retail – Cat. No. 449HC – available now.
• Palladium Fantasy RPG®, 2nd Edition Hardcover – 336 pages – $39.99 – Cat. No. 450HC – Our second best selling new hardcover after the Rifts® 30th Anniversary edition.
• “Original” Rifts® RPG 30th Anniversary Commemorative Hardcover – available now! This collector’s item sports the original Parkinson cover, an additional 32 page color section, history of Rifts®, unpublished concept art, gallery of all Rifts® covers through 2020, and more. Can be used with ALL Rifts® supplements – 288 pages – $49.99 – Cat. No. 800HC30 – Available now.
• Rifts® Ultimate Edition RPG Hardcover – 376 pages – $44.99 – Cat. No. 800HC – epic.
• Rifts® Ultimate Edition “Softcover” is a new format. RUE has only ever been available as a hardcover, and it still is, but it is now also available as a softcover – 376 pages – $34.99 – Cat. No. 800SE.
• Rifts® Game Master Guide Hardcover – 352 pages – $39.99 – Cat. No. 845HC.
• Rifts® Book of Magic Hardcover – available now – BACK in stock – 352 pages – $39.99 – Cat. No. 848HC – available now.
• Rifts® Adventure Guide Hardcover – 192 pages – $36.99 – Cat. No. 849HC.
• Chaos Earth® RPG “Bonus” Edition Hardcover – 192 pages – $36.99 – Cat. No. 660HC – 30 extra pages of bonus material – available now!
• Heroes Unlimited™ RPG, 2nd Edition Hardcover – 352 pages – $39.99 – Cat. No. 500HC.
• Ninjas & Superspies™ RPG “Bonus” Hardcover – available now – BACK in stock – 224 pages – $36.99 – Cat. No. 525HC – includes bonus material – available now.
• After the Bomb® RPG “Bonus” Hardcover – available now – BACK in stock – 296 pages – $39.99 – Cat. No. 503HC – includes bonus material – available now.
• Nightbane® RPG “Bonus” Edition Hardcover – available now – 304 pages – $39.99 – Cat. No. 730HC – 60 extra pages of bonus material – available now.
• Dead Reign® RPG (Zombie Apocalypse) Hardcover – available now – BACK in stock – 224 pages – $36.99 – Cat. No. 230HC – available now.
• Splicers® RPG “Bonus” Edition Hardcover – The Splicers® RPG plus 50 pages of extra material gathered from The Rifter®. 280 pages – $44.99 – Cat. No. 200HC – available now.

Recent and Notable Palladium Products – a Megaverse^® of adventure awaits you

• NEW! Palladium Fantasy RPG® Interactive NPC Sheet to help you create monsters and villains quickly. This Excel spreadsheet is available on DriveThruRPG.com and PalladiumBooks.com.
• NEW! “Original” Beyond the Supernatural™ RPG Commemorative “Bonus” Foil Hardcover (1st Edition rules) – described above.
• Beyond the Supernatural™ RPG, 2nd Edition – A plausible modern horror setting unlike any other. One that makes sense and will challenge your role-playing skills. 14 Psychic Character Classes. 42 occupations for “ordinary” people, 100+ psychic abilities, including Fire Walker abilities, creatures of darkness, the Lazlo Agency, and more. All of these unlikely heroes stand against supernatural evil in a world of disbelievers who brand them as practitioners of fringe science and lunatics. Only your characters know the truth: supernatural evil is real and dangerous. Are you ready to join the battle? 256 pages – Cat. No. 700. Also available as a hardcover edition.
• Creature Feature™, a Beyond the Supernatural™, 2nd Edition Sourcebook – 15 new creatures, rules clarifications, player and Game Master tips, adventure and more – 192 pages – $26.99 retail – Cat. No. 704 – available now.
• Rifts® Coalition Manhunters™ Sourcebook – 224 pages of Coalition data to blow your mind. 80+ new psionic abilities, 9 Manhunter psychic assassins, Psi-Ops thought police, Dog Boys, Kill Hounds, Coalition secrets, and more – 224 pages – Cat. No. 894.
• The Rifter® #85 Annual – Rifts®, Fantasy, and many RPG settings – Cat. No. 185 – Also available as a bookmarked PDF book on DriveThruRPG where it has made the Top 10 Best Sellers List.
• European Castles – 40+ real world castles from across Europe and their actual floor plans whenever available – for use with ANY game system – 48 pages – $10.99 – Cat. No. 410 – available now.
• Exotic Weapons – 100+ strange and exotic weapons from around the globe – for use with ANY game system – 48 pages – $10.99 – Cat. No. 409 – available now.
• The Compendium of Modern Weapons – 450+ real world weapons from around the globe – for use with ANY game system – 176 pages – Cat. No. 415.
• Palladium Fantasy RPG®, 2nd Edition – A fantasy setting like no other, rich in history and inviting adventure. Not only are you able to play iconic fantasy heroes, but also characters such as the Mind Mage, Druid, Diabolist, Summoner and an array of nonhuman characters from Elves and Dwarves to Wolfen, Changelings, Kobolds, Orcs, Ogres, and many others. 25+ Occupational Character Classes (O.C.C.s), 14+ inhuman player races (more in sourcebooks), 300+ magic spells, 60 magical wards, 50 magic circles, 70+ psychic powers, dozens of magic items and potions, and so much more. 336 pages – Cat. No. 450. Also available as a hardcover edition. More than a dozen sourcebooks support this game line.
• Lopan™ (Fantasy) Raw Preview – Cat. No. 476-RAW.
• Land of the South Winds™ (Fantasy) Raw Preview – Cat. No. 477-RAW.
• Heroes Unlimited™ RPG, 2nd Edition – A hit super-hero RPG for 30+ years. Why? Because it enables you to create any type of comic book hero you can imagine. 101 super abilities plus a multitude of sub-powers within them, bonuses and special combat capabilities. 72 psychic powers and 100+ magic spells, plus enchanted weapons and objects that turn a person into a superhuman. Psychics, super-powered aliens, mutants, super soldiers, Mega-Heroes, mages, immortals, cyborgs, robots, power armor, weapon masters, and more. Plus a dozen sourcebooks provide you with hundreds of additional super abilities, hero categories, bad guys, and adventures. 352 pages for a complete RPG – Cat. No. 500. Also available as a hardcover edition.
• After the Bomb® RPG – Erick Wujcik’s mutant magnum opus. Create any mutant animal from a turtle to an elephant, animal psionics, animal powers, chimeras, and more. Use the mutants as modern world heroes, or play within the AtB post-apocalypse setting, Rifts®, or just about any setting. 224 pages – Cat. No. 503. Also available as a hardcover edition.
• Ninjas & Superspies™ RPG – 40+ styles of martial arts, mystic abilities, spies, gadgets, and creating secret organizations. 176 pages – Cat. No. 525. Also available as a hardcover edition.
• Dead Reign® RPG – The Zombie Apocalypse unleashed! Can you survive? Play Post-Apocalyptic heroes or ordinary people. Part zombie game, part survival manual. All fun. A great beginner’s game. If you are looking for a zombie game that truly captures the feel of survival after the apocalypse and the nightmare of being stalked by zombies, Dead Reign® is it. Game mechanics are designed to create a real sense of escalating terror and dread when the zombies swarm. 224 pages – Cat. No. 230. Also available as a hardcover edition. Sourcebooks expand the world, player options, and adventure ideas as well as present new zombies and dangers.
• Nightbane® RPG – Join the secret war against a demonic invasion most people do not even know has taken place. The demonic Nightlords, their evil Dopplegangers and other demon minions are quietly taking over the world, starting with the most powerful nations. You know it is happening because you are the Nightbane. You can see the true demonic form of these invaders, and you can stop them. The only wrinkle is you must turn into your monstrous supernatural form – your Morphus – to call upon your superhuman and magical powers. Oh, and the government is controlled by the Nightlords and their shape-changing demonic minions hunt the Nightbane. 224 pages – Cat. No. 730. Also available as a hardcover edition.
• And more, like the Rifts® Ultimate Edition (and 90+ Rifts® sourcebooks), Rifts® Chaos Earth®, The Mechanoid Trilogy®, Systems Failure, Splicers®, RECON®, Phase World®, etc.

NEW on DriveThruRPG.com – New Palladium Fantasy RPG^® Interactive NPC Sheet

The Palladium Fantasy RPG® Interactive NPC Sheet is a Microsoft Excel-based system for creating Non-Player Characters quickly and easily. Once you know the system, you can have NPCs up and ready in minutes! Great for making a quick NPC at the last moment, or saving time when designing the big bad of an adventure.

Features of Note:

• Design compatible with the Palladium Fantasy RPG® Interactive Character Sheet.
• 20,000+ preset NPC combinations ready to go in less than a minute when you consider species, attribute, O.C.C., and level options! Many more with additional features and easy customization.
• 15 nonhuman Palladium Fantasy races.
• 23 O.C.C.s including single and dual element Warlocks.
• NPCs can be made from Level 1 through Level 15.
• 300+ Wizard and Warlock spells programmed with quick stats.
• 70+ psionics programmed with quick stats, plus options for Minor Psionics.
• Skills, armor, weapons, spells, and psionics are programmed with predetermined selections.
• Calculates the speed and distance NPCs can run and jump based on Attributes.
• Calculates how much NPCs can lift, carry, and throw for humanoids, Giants, and supernatural beings.
• $4.00 – Available on DriveThruRPG.com – Created by Travis Guerrero.

Also Available – FREE Creature Feature™ Preview provides you a glimpse of what you will find in this epic book. There also FREE Sneak Previews of Rifts® Coalition Manhunters, Northern Gun 1 & 2, Hell Followed, and select other titles. Those are just some of the 300+ Palladium RPG titles available as PDF books.

No other game company offers game worlds for so many different genres. Best of all, learn to play one Palladium RPG and you can play them all, because each uses the same basic core rules and combat. There are differences, but the fundamentals are the same. This also means you can bring characters, villains, monsters, powers, magic, weapons, gear, and adventure ideas from one setting into another or mash them together!

DriveThruRPG offers most of our 300+ Palladium RPG titles as PDF books, making it easy and inexpensive to try out one of our many games. Also check out the FREE Sneak Previews of Rifts® Coalition Manhunters, Northern Gun 1 & 2, Hell Followed, and select other titles.

FUN Podcast Adventures

Heroes Unlimited Christmas Special and the recent Cozy Caverns Beyond the Supernatural RPG adventure podcasts from the creative minds at www.realplaygamespod.com. These fun podcasts are created by Palladium fans like you.

Palladium Collectibles – at Kevin’s Online Toy & Collectibles eBay Store

I am adding new collectibles and Palladium negatives over the next several weeks, so check ‘em out. Alex and I will try to post new items on a regular basis, so check in every week or so to see what’s new.

One-of-a-kind Palladium Books negatives (special and rare collectibles). Negatives are always very popular items at the Palladium Open House, Gen Con, and conventions, and are catching on as rare collectibles, unique in and of themselves. Before digital printing, pages of a book were laid out by hand on a board, and each page was photographed. The plastic film negatives were then “ganged” on a massive sheet of Mylar, 16 pages per big sheet, and the printing plates were made from the negatives – everything white, printing black. We have been cutting them loose and making them available to you. I am only keeping a few dozen pages of negatives and a few complete books for myself, the rest are all being slowly offered to you, in no particular order.

• Each is truly unique, attractive, and fun to have.
• Own a piece of Palladium Books and RPG history you will treasure.
• Each was used to print the very book you may have in your collection (1981-2004).
• Each signed in silver ink by Kevin Siembieda, the founder and owner of Palladium Books. He is also the game designer and often the author or co-author of the book from which the negative originates. And some negatives bear his artwork.
• Each signed negative comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
• Each signed negative is a one-of-a-kind work of art (on rare occasions, two-of-a-kind if a page or section of pages were replaced or a second edition was made) that resembles woodcut art, and a very dynamic conversation piece.
• Each signed negative is on a white board inside a clear plastic bag.
• Negatives looks fabulous matted or framed! Fits in an 8×10 inch matt opening. Each neg is roughly 8½ x 11 inches.
• Prices vary depending on the title, the art, and quality of the negative. Note: Many have scratches, or blemishes, and/or an opaque medium on the negative. Still, they look great and are a piece of RPG history. We recommend you carefully examine the photographs of each item to avoid disappointment.
• We have been making the negatives available, in no particular order, for a number of years, and will continue to do so. However, cutting them loose, signing and bagging is a time consuming process.
• Note: The negatives from the TMNT RPG, TMNT Adventures, and some Rifts® titles are already sold out. Moreover, the negatives from many titles were destroyed, so when you see one you like, get it when you can. Enjoy.

Original art – My eBay store is one of the few places where you can find original artwork by me (Kevin Siembieda), Kevin Long, Charles Walton, and others, as well as one-of-a-kind negatives from classic Palladium books (they look awesome framed), and other Palladium memorabilia. Some are concept sketches, others are finished works of art, as well as a selection of prints and posters.

Other collectibles include art prints, posters, comic books, Palladium limited edition hardcovers, out of print items, signed books, one-of-a-kind proofreader copies, Star Wars toys, superhero action figures, and many other toys and items from my personal collection. Yeah, I used to be a crazy toy and art collector. Alex and I will keep adding items as our busy schedules allow, but we have a lot of fun collectibles available now and coming soon. Hundreds of items. Take a look every weekend for new additions.

http://stores.ebay.com/kevinstoys-artandcollectibles

Closing Thoughts – News Bits & Updates

Everything is moving along nicely.

Rifts® Titan Robotics Kickstarter follow-up. Sean has been posting updates on the Kickstarter page. In fact, he posted a recent video showing some of the artwork and sample of the Poker Deck. The BackerKit Pledge Manager should be finished in a week or two. We’ve been working on getting overseas shipping hammered out, including details on UK fulfillment. One of the cool things for our Canadian and overseas backers will be they can order additional Rifts® World Books and Sourcebooks, The Mechanoid Trilogy, and Palladium Fantasy titles via BackerKit. We do this so you can purchase additional titles and get them shipped at superior Canada & overseas shipping rates that Palladium cannot provide itself, except through our special bulk shipping arrangements via Kickstarter fulfillment.

NEW! Palladium Fantasy RPG® Interactive NPC Sheet is a nice addition to the existing Fantasy Interactive Character Sheet. Enjoy. You have the selfless Travis Guerrero to thank for this. And the previous Fantasy and Rifts® sheets are also available. You can look forward to a Nightbane® one coming from the tortured mind of Greg Diaczyk in a month or so.

NEW! Original Beyond the Supernatural Deluxe Hardcover with bonus material is beautiful and packed with creatures and cool stuff. Get yourself a copy. Available now.

Original Palladium Fantasy RPG® Deluxe Hardcover with bonus material is back in stock. It is super-popular and sold out during Black Friday. It is now back in print. All hardcovers are in stock and available now.

Rifts® Bestiary Volume 2. Always on our minds and it is our next project. I’m already working on my contributions.

The Rifter® #86. Wayne and Sean have been swamped with Kickstarter and upgrade related issues, but they will be getting back to selecting submissions and assigning artwork soon.

Rifts® Antarctica is moving along. There’s been no progress on final writing as I’m currently working on several other things, including Rifts® Bestiary Volume 2, but we have additional art being created right now. This book will be amazing.

Palladium Fantasy® books – I have been dividing my time on moving along a couple of Fantasy projects I can’t say more about now.

Artist and Writer Wrangling. Sean and I have been lining up and working with artists on several projects. Writers too.

Secret projects. We have several irons in the fire. Projects that we don’t want to announce until they are close to launching. A couple of which we’ve been talking about and working on for a few years. Things that will blow your mind when we can announce.

Infrastructure Upgrades. Palladium has gotten a new, upgraded telephone system and Internet service, as well as making other upgrades to make us faster and more efficient. Can a new and improved Palladium website be far away? You’ll have to wait and see.

Last Batch of Christmas Surprise Package Comments are presented below for your enjoyment.

Sean will be back next Weekly Update to discuss a few things.

Oh, and we need Gen Con Game Masters to run Palladium game events. If you are interested in doing so, please reach out to us as soon as possible. The first (best) deadline to hit is just a couple of weeks away. See details earlier in this update. Thanks.

Again, thank you for your continuing support, it is appreciated and needed. Don’t let the D&D/OGL stuff drive you nuts. Our hearts do go out to the multitude of independent publishers who have been relying on the OGL. Hang tough and be flexible. That goes for all of you, and keep those beautiful imaginations burning bright. Make mine Palladium!

– Kevin Siembieda, Publisher, Game Designer, and friend

Surprise Package comments from fans like you

The Surprise Package offer is over until next Christmas. We hope everyone enjoyed what they received. We love reading the many comments and suggestions we get from our customers, and know many of you enjoy reading them too, which is why we share some in the Updates. Here is the last batch from the 2022 season. Enjoy and stay awesome. – Kevin

E.Z. in Alpharetta, Georgia, writes (in part): With the collapse of WoTC over 5e and OneDnD I’m looking for a new system for my group.

[Strong words E.Z., but thank you for considering Palladium Books. A great many people seem to share your sentiment and are looking for gaming alternatives. We hope all our Palladium fans continue to support Palladium Books more than ever and point new gamers to our Megaverse® of fun RPGs. Remember, our games use the same basic set of rules across every genre – fantasy, science fiction, super-heroes, modern horror, zombies, post-apocalypse, and more. We have a little something for everyone. – Kevin]

L.C. in Sarasota, Florida, writes (in part): I’m sorry to hear about the passing of Julius Rosenstein. It says a lot about a company when an employee continues to stay involved after their retirement. I received The Rifter® #85 in my last Surprise Package, thank you. There’s a lot to like, but Freddie E. Williams II’s autobiographical comic really hit home. He’s describing the power RPGs have had on a lot of people. Any chance of that being shared with people more broadly? I’m a fan of Williams, and I know he’s a fan of yours. He’s spoken about your games on Red Letter Media. I hope to see more from him in your books.

[L.C., thank you for you condolences and kind words. We really are like a family here at Palladium Books. Julius was the sweet, goofy Uncle with bad puns and a memory for every game he ever ran or played in. He is missed. As for Freddie, we love that guy, and, his schedule and Palladium’s art budget permitting, you can count on seeing more of him and other Palladium fan favorites (Ramon K. Perez, Mark Dudley, Scott Johnson, etc.) in the future. – Kevin]

M.S. in Lawrenceville, Georgia, writes (in part): You guys have worked hard to give us great books filled with creativity and imagination. Your words of encouragement and support have helped me through tough times at the table and in life … thank you for enriching my life and igniting my imagination. I feel you at my side when I am running the games, cheering me on … Thank you all, and especially you, Kevin, for putting the “pal” in Palladium! Here is to another successful year and many more to come.

[Wow, M.S., thank you for sharing your story with us. I am humbled by your kind words and blessed to be able to inspire or help anyone, let alone the many of you who have credited me and our games for so much. It is my honor and a privilege. As my kids were growing up, I would tell them, “There’s enough crap in the world, try not to add to the pile.” I’d go on to say we all need to try to be empathetic and kind to others, because people matter. Life is hard and all too short. I try to make it count. If we can bring people joy and escape and inspiration with our games, words, and deeds, then in our own minuscule way, we’re making the world a little better place. That’s become a part of my personal code. M.S., we are cheering you on! Please hang tough and stay awesome. – Your Pal, Kevin]

J.G. in Olathe, Kansas, writes: I am going to be joining a Rifts® game soon. I’m very excited about it and need some holes filled. Btw, I loved the dragon Mr. Siembieda drew for me a few years back. I have it framed.

[Hi J.G., I’m happy to hear you are getting into a new game and pleased you enjoy the dragonhead drawing so much. Have fun and game on. – Kevin]

D.E. in Blue Springs, Missouri, writes (in part): Since I know this is going to end up under the eyes of Kevin, I want to say thanks for making my favorite RPGs! I had found a copy of The Compendium of Weapons, Armor, and Castles at a garage sale when I was 10, and suddenly found myself swept into a newfound love of tabletop games. I still have a file folder somewhere of the games I made up loosely based on the stats in that book. I’m 13 years older than that kid now, but my love of RPGs is still burning … here’s to stumbling on this cool thing you guys are doing and another great year for Palladium and tabletop gaming alike. Cheers!

[What a cool story, D.E., thank you for sharing it with us. It sounds like you were a natural born gamer. Thank you for the kind words and well wishes; right back at you. Keep your imagination burning and game on! – Kevin]

J.B. in Jackson, Michigan, writes: I’ve been buying these Surprise Packages to gift to my gaming buddies and decided to treat myself to a fun little surprise with this one. Thanks for making such fun and awesome games.

[You are very welcome, J.B., I think you’ll be quite happy with your Surprise Package. We love it when people buy them for their friends and loved ones. Be cool and game on. – Kevin]

X.C.C. in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec, writes: It’s been decades since I’ve played, but looking to get back into it. Looking forward to seeing what I get in the box. Keep doing what you’re doing.

[X.C.C., welcome back! I think you’ll be delighted with your Surprise Package. Think of it as a welcome back to the Megaverse gift. Ho, ho, ho. – Kevin]

A.C. in San Diego, California, writes: I really like the Palladium Fantasy RPG. In fact, I have been playing it for almost 40 years! I have four children and I am now introducing them to Palladium, so I need the stuff to get them started. They currently play DnD. I have been getting into Rifts® and enjoying your material there.

[A.C., I love your passion for Palladium Fantasy, it’s one of my favorites too. I tried to give you Fantasy books that I thought your kids could get into. Enjoy and live the fantasy! – Kevin]

K.B. in Louisville, Kentucky, writes: Thank you for still being here.

[We’ve had our troubles and some scary times, K.B., but we’re fighters and have survived a lot. We are working hard to rebuild and grow Palladium Books for a few more generations to enjoy. Our thanks to you and everyone who has supported Palladium these many years. We can’t do this without you. – Kevin]

K.S. in Mesa, Arizona, writes: I’ve never gotten the chance to try Palladium’s games before. I am interested in anything and everything. I’m totally new to Palladium minus the Robotech® book I bought recently, because I remember seeing ads for it in comic books as a kid. Outside of traditional high fantasy, I love cyberpunk and Asian inspired fantasy. Please surprise me and I’m happy to learn more about anything and everything!

[Hi K.S., welcome to the Palladium Megaverse, where you can learn one game setting and play them all! Yep, all our RPGs use the same basic game system. I selected Rifts® and the China World Books and a couple other things I thought you’d enjoy for your Surprise Package. The great thing about the Rifts® setting is you can play any number of distinctly different settings as your mood and interests change without ever leaving that world. I hope you enjoy the books. Sorry, we no longer have the Robotech® license, so you’ll have to track those down online from other sellers. – Kevin]

H.M. in Boulder, Colorado, writes (in part): RIFTS! I’ve been playing since I was a kid, and it’s hands down the system with the most options for play and character development and fun! Palladium Fantasy® was my first game and my Ranger [character] still holds accolades within our gaming circle … Thanks for all that you do. I have been a Palladium Books fan since I was little.

[Thank you for the kind words, H.M. It sounds like your Ranger’s exploits were quite memorable. Keep up the excellent gaming. – Kevin]

C.L.V. in North Bay, Ontario, writes: I used to have a collection of your books, but lost them in a move. I would like to rebuild my collection again; you have a great system.

[Thank you, C.L.V., welcome back! Using the Surprise Package offer to rebuild your collection is a great idea, but now you’ll have to wait till next Christmas to get another one or two. – Kevin]

E.O. in Beaverton, Oregon, writes: I had lost a sizeable amount of my collection and looking to rebuild After the Bomb® and Nightbane®. Currently playing Rifts® again through the Savage Worlds adaptation, so miniatures or accessories for it are also valued.

[Glad you are enjoying Savage Rifts®, E.O., and that you are looking to rebuild parts of your collection. Have fun and game on. – Kevin]

P.D. in Kingwood, Texas, writes: Favorites: BTS, Nightbane®, Robotech®, Rifts®. You always do a great job interpreting the few clues I give into a wonderful Surprise Package.

[We try our best, P.D., and happily succeed most of the time. Enjoy yours and game on. – Kevin]

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One game system – every genre – countless worlds – endless adventure

By Kevin Siembieda & Sean Owen Roberson

NEW! Due to popular demand, the Original Beyond the Supernatural RPG Commemorative “Bonus” Hardcover (first edition rules) is now ready to ship, and it looks beautiful. I forgot how much I love this book. See the complete details, below.

 

BACK in Print: The hugely popular Original Palladium Fantasy RPG® Commemorative Bonus Hardcover (first edition rules) is also back in print. A run on purchases around Thanksgiving by gamers and distributors caused it to temporarily sell out, but it’s back in print and available now. See the descriptions for the Original Fantasy RPG and Original Beyond the Supernatural hardcovers, below.

 

NEWS! About WOTC, D&D, and the OGL. Wow, what a mess. Sean addresses some of our feelings about it in Closing Thoughts. I addressed it indirectly in the Closing Thoughts of the January 12 Weekly Update. Let me say, I don’t think we’ve seen the end of this controversy. If you are looking for a company that creates quality games and epic world settings, and actually cares about its fans and treats its customer base as its extended family, it is Palladium Books. You already know that, but now is the time to spread the word and point others in the gaming community to our games. Thanks.

 

NEWS! Gen Con Game Events Needed! There is a ton of advance planning that goes into Gen Con. Not just for those of us in attendance and exhibitors, but for the hardworking Gen Con organizers. As a result, they are already requesting Game Event commitments and game descriptions now, so they can begin work on the Gen Con 2023 schedule.

Palladium Books is looking for quality Game Masters to help us have a strong presence and help gamers realize there are fun alternatives to D&D. You can help us by running RPG events based on Palladium’s game settings (past and present). If you are thinking about running Palladium game events (it’s fun and a way to get free admission with a GM badge!), please decide soon and let us know. See more details below.

 

NEWS! Sean steps into the Weekly Update. We want you to get to know Sean Owen Roberson better, so you’ll be seeing him contribute to Weekly Updates on a more frequent basis. That starts with the Closing Thoughts for this Update written by Sean.

For those of you who may not have yet heard, Sean joined Palladium in September 2021 as Creative Director and business partner. Without rehashing Sean’s many skills and accomplishments, allow me to offer some highlights: Sean thoroughly knows and loves most of Palladium’s RPGs and has been playing them since he was a kid! He is an outstanding writer and game designer, has loads of experience in many areas, he has been managing the Rifts® Savage Worlds game line, he singlehandedly put together and ran the successful Rifts® Titan Robotics Kickstarter, and he and I are a phenomenal team. You can learn more about Sean in The Rifter® #85, on the Staff page of the Palladium website, and in any number of interviews. I think you’ll enjoy Sean’s Closing Thoughts and you can expect to see him writing some Weekly Updates from now on. Enjoy. – Kevin Siembieda

 

Gen Con 2023 Game Event Coordination

Please help gamers discover Palladium’s RPG worlds by running game events at Gen Con. Palladium is on the move and we want to have a lot of game events at Gen Con for our many different settings: Rifts®, Chaos Earth®, Palladium Fantasy RPG®, Heroes Unlimited, Ninjas & Superspies, After the Bomb®, Nightbane®, Dead Reign®, and all the rest, past and present (yes, that includes Robotech® and Rifts® Savage Worlds). Please reach out to us and coordinate with NMI (Jeff Ruiz) at the email address below, to have your games listed at Gen Con as part of the Palladium group.

nmi {at} thedeificnmi.com

You can request Gen Con game event submission forms and send event descriptions to the email address above.

Advantages of coordination through Palladium as a group with ONE point of contact: Your games will be assigned to the same room location reserved for all Palladium games. That makes Palladium events easy to find for players and convenient for you. Participating Game Masters running 3 or more games at Gen Con get a free admission badge and other perks. Palladium Books provides the G.M. and players reward coupons for redemption at Palladium’s booth for substantial discounts on books to show our appreciation (G.M. coupon, Best Player coupon, and Gamer Participation coupons).

NMI, aka Jeff Ruiz, is Palladium Books’ experienced event coordinator (nmi {at} thedeificnmi.com). He will create a spreadsheet and submit your games and descriptions on your behalf. Palladium freelance writer Glen Evans will provide Game Master badges, information, coupons, etc., on site at Gen Con.

Gen Con Game Event Deadlines: Submit your game descriptions as soon as possible to guarantee they are listed both online and in the program book! The more eyeballs that see your game event listing and description, the more likely you are to SELL OUT the event tickets, and enjoy full participation at your event.

• Early Event Submissions: January 8th – February 12th – do it for best results!
• Standard Event Submissions: February 12th – March 11th, but the SOONER the better to guarantee full game attendance! Thanks.

 

We appreciate you working with us to help gamers experience the magic of Palladium Books and our many RPG worlds. The line up for Palladium creators at the Gen Con booth includes Kevin Siembieda (writer/game designer), Sean Owen Roberson (writer/game designer), Wayne Smith (editor/The Rifter®), Crystal Ward (sales), Glen Evans (writer), and a range of freelancers such as Mark Oberle, Mike Leonard, and others. Let’s make this Gen Con a great one that’s fun for everyone.

 

NEW! “Original” Beyond the Supernatural^™ RPG “Bonus” Edition Commemorative Hardcover, 1st Edition Rules – available now

Due to popular demand, we present the deluxe, commemorative, crimson foil hardcover of the Original Beyond the Supernatural RPG (1988); back in print for the first time in 25 years.

• Modern horror and adventure.
• Dynamic red foil on a black faux leatherette hardcover.
• The original, 1st Edition BTS rule book exactly as first published, except now as a deluxe hardcover.
• 28 monsters, most of which can be converted to BTS-2 with some work.
• Quick roll villain tables.
• Random Encounter Tables.
• Random Creature Creation Tables.
• Weapons and equipment section.
• 4 adventures, 2 adventure outlines, and countless adventure ideas.
• Erick Wujcik’s “Victim Characters,” alternative rules for playing classic movie horror and splatter film horror.
• Erick Wujcik’s Game Master Guide to Beyond the Supernatural and adventures.
• 32 page “Bonus” adventure by Hendrik Härterich; Operation Minotaur from the pages of the The Rifter®.
• The Arcanist and magic spells. Please note, the magic and spells presented in BTS-1 are very different than how magic (and psionics) work in BTS-2, but offer background and are a fun read.
• 9 O.C.C.s and psionic abilities. These characters and psionic abilities are different than BTS 2nd Edition and are not suitable for use with it unless severe modifications are made to them.
• Note #1: BTS-1 is a very different book than BTS 2nd Edition, which makes it interesting in its own right. This is the book that introduced the concept of ley lines, nexus points, places of magic, stone megaliths, doorways to other worlds and the supernatural. The concepts for magic in BTS-1 would become the foundation of magic in Rifts® and across most of the Palladium Megaverse®. It also provides a glimpse of what is to come in the Beyond Arcanum BTS-2 sourcebook.
• Note #2: With some conversion, the BTS-1 monsters, characters, and much of the other material can be adapted for use with Beyond the Supernatural, 2nd Edition, but it is NOT directly compatible and should NOT be considered official canon for Second Edition. Still, BTS-1 is jam-packed with ideas, horror, dynamic artwork, frightful monsters, alternative rules, and adventure ideas galore. Not to mention excellent tips for playing horror games and the notorious “victim characters” alternative game play.
• Note #3: The adventures and adventure ideas are just as suitable for BTS-2 as they are for any modern horror game.
• 288 pages of terrifying fun – $55.00 retail – Cat. No. 699HC – Available now.

 

Creature Feature^™ – A Beyond the Supernatural^™ sourcebook – available now

Creature Feature has been selling like crazy. It’s epic and much more than a monster book. It is filled with adventure, G.M. and player tips, anecdotes, rules clarifications, and more.

• 15 supernatural creatures described in depth. Some are new. Some were pulled from the pages of The Rifter® but updated and expanded (many completely rewritten). All of them are dynamic, scary, and offer different horror adventure experiences.
• Each creature offers adventure hooks and ideas for more.
• The art of making and running monsters.
• Creature encounter table and tips on making unique creatures.
• Player paranormal investigator background table.
• Game Master source material and tips for running modern horror.
• More world setting and monster hunting lore.
• Rules clarifications and errata.
• A full adventure and numerous adventure suggestions.
• Paranormal encounter ideas, tips, advice, NPCs, and more.
• Written by Steven Dawes, Kevin Siembieda, and others.
• Art by Steven Cummings, Nick Bradshaw, and others.
• 192 pages – $26.99 retail – Cat. No. 704 – Available now.

 

BACK in STOCK! “Original” Palladium Fantasy RPG^® “Bonus” Edition Commemorative Hardcover, 1st Edition – Available now

This deluxe, foil stamped edition presents the original, First Edition fantasy rules, expanded with the inclusion of the long out of print Arms of Nargash-Tor adventure sourcebook. The Original Fantasy 1st Edition includes Erick Wujcik’s popular Tombs of Gersidi adventure left out of the 2nd Edition rule book, all of the original illustrations, and the first Fantasy sourcebook. The cover is a recreation of the original, famous red and black cover of the original RPG. Many people have fond memories of this book, hence it selling out on a regular basis.

• The complete, original RPG – the game that started Palladium Books.
• First Edition rules are easily adaptable to current Fantasy titles.
• Includes The Tombs of Gersidi adventure and setting (ancient vampires and dark magic) written by Erick Wujcik. Maps by Erick Wujcik. Easily adapted to current rules.
• Depictions of Eastern, Western, Northern, and Old Kingdom coins.
• Fan favorite artwork by Kevin Siembieda and Michael Kucharski.
• The Arms of Nargash-Tor adventure sourcebook included as “bonus” material back in print for the first time in 35 years. Art by Kevin Siembieda.
• Deluxe hardcover edition. Probably limited to fewer than 1,000 copies.
• An artful recreation of the original cover with red foil stamping into a black faux leatherette hardcover.
• 320 pages total with “bonus” material – $55 retail – Cat. No. 449HC – available now!

 

List of Palladium Books^® RPG Hardcovers Available Now

• NEW! “Original” Beyond the Supernatural RPG® Commemorative “Bonus” Foil Hardcover (1st Edition rules) – This is the original 1st Edition rules (1988) in a deluxe hardcover format. The first time ever as a hardcover and includes the original O.C.C.s, monsters, and magic. 28 monsters, adventures, G.M. tips, Erick Wujcik’s infamous “victim character” rules, and 32 bonus pages of adventure material for BTS-2. The cover is a blood red foil image, imprinted on black faux leatherette. 288 pages – $55 retail – Cat. No. 699HC – Available now!
• Beyond the Supernatural™ RPG, 2nd Edition Hardcover – 224 pages – $36.99 – Cat. No. 700HC.
• BACK IN STOCK! “Original” Palladium Fantasy RPG® Commemorative “Bonus” Foil Hardcover (1st Edition rules) – Holiday demand cleaned the shelves of this fan favorite hardcover, but it is back in stock. This is the original 1st Edition Rules RPG including Tombs of Gersidi and the first Fantasy sourcebook: The Arms of Nargash-Tor. The cover is a classy crimson foil image, imprinted on black faux leatherette to replicate the original red and black RPG fans love. 320 pages – $55 retail – Cat. No. 449HC – available now.
• Palladium Fantasy RPG®, 2nd Edition Hardcover – 336 pages – $39.99 – Cat. No. 450HC – Our second best selling new hardcover after the Rifts® 30th Anniversary edition.
• “Original” Rifts® RPG 30th Anniversary Commemorative Hardcover – available now! This collector’s item sports the original Parkinson cover, an additional 32 page color section, history of Rifts®, unpublished concept art, gallery of all Rifts® covers through 2020, and more. Can be used with ALL Rifts® supplements – 288 pages – $49.99 – Cat. No. 800HC30 – Available now.
• Rifts® Ultimate Edition RPG Hardcover – 376 pages – $44.99 – Cat. No. 800HC – epic.
• Rifts® Ultimate Edition “Softcover” is a new format. RUE has only ever been available as a hardcover, and it still is, but it is now also available as a softcover – 376 pages – $34.99 – Cat. No. 800SE.
• Rifts® Game Master Guide Hardcover – 352 pages – $39.99 – Cat. No. 845HC.
• Rifts® Book of Magic Hardcover – available now – BACK in stock – 352 pages – $39.99 – Cat. No. 848HC – available now.
• Rifts® Adventure Guide Hardcover – 192 pages – $36.99 – Cat. No. 849HC.
• Chaos Earth® RPG “Bonus” Edition Hardcover – 192 pages – $36.99 – Cat. No. 660HC – 30 extra pages of bonus material – available now!
• Heroes Unlimited™ RPG, 2nd Edition Hardcover – 352 pages – $39.99 – Cat. No. 500HC.
• Ninjas & Superspies™ RPG “Bonus” Hardcover – available now – BACK in stock – 224 pages – $36.99 – Cat. No. 525HC – includes bonus material – available now.
• After the Bomb® RPG “Bonus” Hardcover – available now – BACK in stock – 296 pages – $39.99 – Cat. No. 503HC – includes bonus material – available now.
• Nightbane® RPG “Bonus” Edition Hardcover – available now – 304 pages – $39.99 – Cat. No. 730HC – 60 extra pages of bonus material – available now.
• Dead Reign® RPG (Zombie Apocalypse) Hardcover – available now – BACK in stock – 224 pages – $36.99 – Cat. No. 230HC – available now.
• Splicers® RPG “Bonus” Edition Hardcover – The Splicers® RPG plus 50 pages of extra material gathered from The Rifter®. 280 pages – $44.99 – Cat. No. 200HC – available now.

 

Recent and Notable Palladium Products – a Megaverse^® of adventure awaits you

• NEW! “Original” Beyond the Supernatural™ RPG Commemorative “Bonus” Foil Hardcover (1st Edition rules) – described above.
• Beyond the Supernatural™ RPG, 2nd Edition – A plausible modern horror setting unlike any other. One that makes sense and will challenge your role-playing skills. 14 Psychic Character Classes. 42 occupations for “ordinary” people, 100+ psychic abilities, including Fire Walker abilities, creatures of darkness, the Lazlo Agency, and more. All of these unlikely heroes stand against supernatural evil in a world of disbelievers who brand them as practitioners of fringe science and lunatics. Only your characters know the truth: supernatural evil is real and dangerous. Are you ready to join the battle? 256 pages – Cat. No. 700. Also available as a hardcover edition.
• Creature Feature™, a Beyond the Supernatural™, 2nd Edition Sourcebook – 15 new creatures, rules clarifications, player and Game Master tips, adventure and more – 192 pages – $26.99 retail – Cat. No. 704 – available now.
• Rifts® Coalition Manhunters™ Sourcebook – 224 pages of Coalition data to blow your mind. 80+ new psionic abilities, 9 Manhunter psychic assassins, Psi-Ops thought police, Dog Boys, Kill Hounds, Coalition secrets, and more – 224 pages – Cat. No. 894.
• The Rifter® #85 Annual – Rifts®, Fantasy, and many RPG settings – Cat. No. 185 – Also available as a bookmarked PDF book on DriveThruRPG where it has made the Top 10 Best Sellers List.
• European Castles – 40+ real world castles from across Europe and their actual floor plans whenever available – for use with ANY game system – 48 pages – $10.99 – Cat. No. 410 – available now.
• Exotic Weapons – 100+ strange and exotic weapons from around the globe – for use with ANY game system – 48 pages – $10.99 – Cat. No. 409 – available now.
• The Compendium of Modern Weapons – 450+ real world weapons from around the globe – for use with ANY game system – 176 pages – Cat. No. 415.
• Palladium Fantasy RPG®, 2nd Edition – A fantasy setting like no other, rich in history and inviting adventure. Not only are you able to play iconic fantasy heroes, but also characters such as the Mind Mage, Druid, Diabolist, Summoner and an array of nonhuman characters from Elves and Dwarves to Wolfen, Changelings, Kobolds, Orcs, Ogres, and many others. 25+ Occupational Character Classes (O.C.C.s), 14+ inhuman player races (more in sourcebooks), 300+ magic spells, 60 magical wards, 50 magic circles, 70+ psychic powers, dozens of magic items and potions, and so much more. 336 pages – Cat. No. 450. Also available as a hardcover edition. More than a dozen sourcebooks support this game line.
• Lopan™ (Fantasy) Raw Preview – Cat. No. 476-RAW.
• Land of the South Winds™ (Fantasy) Raw Preview – Cat. No. 477-RAW.
• Heroes Unlimited™ RPG, 2nd Edition – A hit super-hero RPG for 30+ years. Why? Because it enables you to create any type of comic book hero you can imagine. 101 super abilities plus a multitude of sub-powers within them, bonuses and special combat capabilities. 72 psychic powers and 100+ magic spells, plus enchanted weapons and objects that turn a person into a superhuman. Psychics, super-powered aliens, mutants, super soldiers, Mega-Heroes, mages, immortals, cyborgs, robots, power armor, weapon masters, and more. Plus a dozen sourcebooks provide you with hundreds of additional super abilities, hero categories, bad guys, and adventures. 352 pages for a complete RPG – Cat. No. 500. Also available as a hardcover edition.
• After the Bomb® RPG – Erick Wujcik’s mutant magnum opus. Create any mutant animal from a turtle to an elephant, animal psionics, animal powers, chimeras, and more. Use the mutants as modern world heroes, or play within the AtB post-apocalypse setting, Rifts®, or just about any setting. 224 pages – Cat. No. 503. Also available as a hardcover edition.
• Ninjas & Superspies™ RPG – 40+ styles of martial arts, mystic abilities, spies, gadgets, and creating secret organizations. 176 pages – Cat. No. 525. Also available as a hardcover edition.
• Dead Reign® RPG – The Zombie Apocalypse unleashed! Can you survive? Play Post-Apocalyptic heroes or ordinary people. Part zombie game, part survival manual. All fun. A great beginner’s game. If you are looking for a zombie game that truly captures the feel of survival after the apocalypse and the nightmare of being stalked by zombies, Dead Reign® is it. Game mechanics are designed to create a real sense of escalating terror and dread when the zombies swarm. 224 pages – Cat. No. 230. Also available as a hardcover edition. Sourcebooks expand the world, player options, and adventure ideas as well as present new zombies and dangers.
• Nightbane® RPG – Join the secret war against a demonic invasion most people do not even know has taken place. The demonic Nightlords, their evil Dopplegangers and other demon minions are quietly taking over the world, starting with the most powerful nations. You know it is happening because you are the Nightbane. You can see the true demonic form of these invaders, and you can stop them. The only wrinkle is you must turn into your monstrous supernatural form – your Morphus – to call upon your superhuman and magical powers. Oh, and the government is controlled by the Nightlords and their shape-changing demonic minions hunt the Nightbane. 224 pages – Cat. No. 730. Also available as a hardcover edition.
• And more, like the Rifts® Ultimate Edition (and 90+ Rifts® sourcebooks), Rifts® Chaos Earth®, The Mechanoid Trilogy®, Systems Failure, Splicers®, RECON®, Phase World®, etc.

 

NEW on DriveThruRPG.com – Free Sneak Preview of Creature Feature and much more

FREE Creature Feature™ Preview provides you a glimpse of what you will find in this epic book. There also FREE Sneak Previews of Rifts® Coalition Manhunters, Northern Gun 1 & 2, Hell Followed, and select other titles. Those are just some of the 300+ Palladium RPG titles available as PDF books.

No other game company offers game worlds for so many different genres. Best of all, learn and play one Palladium RPG and you can play them all, because each uses the same basic core rules and combat. There are differences, but the fundamentals are the same. This also means you can bring characters, villains, monsters, powers, magic, weapons, gear, and adventure ideas from one setting into another or mash them together!

DriveThruRPG offers most of our 300+ Palladium RPG titles as PDF books, making it easy and inexpensive to try out one of our many games. Also check out the FREE Sneak Previews of Rifts® Coalition Manhunters, Northern Gun 1 & 2, Hell Followed, and select other titles.

 

FUN Podcast Adventures

Heroes Unlimited Christmas Special and the recent Cozy Caverns Beyond the Supernatural RPG adventure podcasts from the creative minds at www.realplaygamespod.com. These fun podcasts are created by Palladium fans like you.

 

Palladium Collectibles – at Kevin’s Online Toy & Collectibles eBay Store

I am adding new collectibles and Palladium negatives over the next several weeks, so check ‘em out. Alex and I will try to post new items on a regular basis, so check in every week or so to see what’s new.

One-of-a-kind Palladium Books negatives (special and rare collectibles). Negatives are always very popular items at the Palladium Open House, Gen Con, and conventions, and are catching on as rare collectibles, unique in and of themselves. Before digital printing, pages of a book were laid out by hand on a board, and each page was photographed. The plastic film negatives were then “ganged” on a massive sheet of Mylar, 16 pages per big sheet, and the printing plates were made from the negatives – everything white, printing black. We have been cutting them loose and making them available to you. I am only keeping a few dozen pages of negatives and a few complete books for myself, the rest are all being slowly offered to you, in no particular order.

• Each is truly unique, attractive, and fun to have.
• Own a piece of Palladium Books and RPG history you will treasure.
• Each was used to print the very book you may have in your collection (1981-2004).
• Each signed in silver ink by Kevin Siembieda, the founder and owner of Palladium Books. He is also the game designer and often the author or co-author of the book from which the negative originates. And some negatives bear his artwork.
• Each signed negative comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
• Each signed negative is a one-of-a-kind work of art (on rare occasions, two-of-a-kind if a page or section of pages were replaced or a second edition was made) that resembles woodcut art, and a very dynamic conversation piece.
• Each signed negative is on a white board inside a clear plastic bag.
• Negatives looks fabulous matted or framed! Fits in an 8×10 inch matt opening. Each neg is roughly 8½ x 11 inches.
• Prices vary depending on the title, the art, and quality of the negative. Note: Many have scratches, or blemishes, and/or an opaque medium on the negative. Still, they look great and are a piece of RPG history. We recommend you carefully examine the photographs of each item to avoid disappointment.
• We have been making the negatives available, in no particular order, for a number of years, and will continue to do so. However, cutting them loose, signing and bagging is a time consuming process.
• Note: The negatives from the TMNT RPG, TMNT Adventures, and some Rifts® titles are already sold out. Moreover, the negatives from many titles were destroyed, so when you see one you like, get it when you can. Enjoy.

 

Original art – My eBay store is one of the few places where you can find original artwork by me (Kevin Siembieda), Kevin Long, Charles Walton, and others, as well as one-of-a-kind negatives from classic Palladium books (they look awesome framed), and other Palladium memorabilia. Some are concept sketches, others are finished works of art, as well as a selection of prints and posters.

Other collectibles include art prints, posters, comic books, Palladium limited edition hardcovers, out of print items, signed books, one-of-a-kind proofreader copies, Star Wars toys, superhero action figures, and many other toys and items from my personal collection. Yeah, I used to be a crazy toy and art collector. Alex and I will keep adding items as our busy schedules allow, but we have a lot of fun collectibles available now and coming soon. Hundreds of items. Take a look every weekend for new additions.

http://stores.ebay.com/kevinstoys-artandcollectibles

 

Necronomnomnom Apron Kickstarter

As you might have surmised, the NecronomApron is from our maniacal friends at Red Duke Games. These are the people who brought you the hugely popular Necronomnomnom Cthulhu Cookbook. The apron looks pretty cool and we’d say it is a must for the thousands of you who purchased and use the cookbook (in one demonic form or another). So what are you waiting for? Support Red Duke Games’ Kickstarter for a little supernatural fun.

• A Culinary Cultist’s version of the Hooded Robe: A full apron with a comfortable and concealing hood.
• One size fits most lifeforms, trimmed butcher style (the apron, not the lifeforms).
• Hand Sewn – 2 pockets in the front – full apron with a hood.
• Wrap-around straps can tie to the back or front.
• Color: Dark Brown.
• A new Kickstarter project by Red Duke Games. Check it out at the link below.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nomapron/the-necronomapron

 

Closing Thoughts – by Sean Owen Roberson

Howdy Rifters!

As Kevin mentioned earlier, he and I have had many of you reach out to us or mention us in social media posts in the wake of this budding Open Game License kerfuffle.

 

What We Aren’t Doing, and Why

Going OGL – In the past, Kevin and I have been urged by some fans to join the OGL club and publish future books using the d20 system. In fact, years ago I myself discussed that tactic with Kevin (long before I joined him at Palladium as his business partner). He patiently detailed multiple reasons he considered that a very poor move, and in the end, I heartily agreed with him. As a close friend put it to me yesterday, Kevin called this one years ago. I don’t think we will hear this particular suggestion as much moving forward, but I wanted to note Kevin’s foresight and expertise in this matter.

Starting an OGL – The other suggestion we often hear is that Palladium should create its own OGL, and that to do so would be “joining the side of good and light.” Well, that’s the side Kevin and I are already on! Unfortunately, intellectual property (IP), copyright, and other legalities aren’t as simple as many well-intentioned fans may perceive, and in a court of law, money (aka might) often makes right. Personally, I believe any attempt by another publisher to create an “OGL” could be open to the exact same result as the current one – licensees of such a system would forever live in fear that their IP rights exist only at the whim of the “free” licensor. Even after decades of calm, new management could decide they want to alter the deal. Remember, if something is “free” then you are the product. TANSTAAFL

 

What Palladium is Doing

Palladium is dedicated to elevating creators, especially budding writers and artists. We also like to boost the signal of our established friends and business partners. Kevin and I have been pleased by the cross-pollination of Savage Worlds and Palladium fans during the Titan Robotics Kickstarter, and we do our best to keep you informed of various content creators as well as newer publishers like Star Anvil Studios and Red Duke Games.

For independent creatives like you, The Rifter is perfect for getting your work seen by us and the larger community. For over two decades, The Rifter has given many their first professional writing opportunity, including many Palladium Books authors and others who have started their own publishing companies like our friends at Wet Ink Games. The Rifter was on hiatus for a couple of years, but one of the first things we did when I joined Palladium was to relaunch it as an annual publication. The fan feedback has been stellar and it was in the top ten on DriveThruRPG for weeks. I will continue to review and curate future Rifter content with the help of Wayne Smith, its editor supreme, so it’s a great way to get noticed by us and paid for your work. Some of the things we love to see you create:

• Adventures and lore, especially for settings other than Rifts.
• Source material: new O.C.C.s, creatures, skills, gear, spells, magic items, and more.
• Narrative short stories and serials; keep them short and impactful.
• New settings for our many worlds, or NEW worlds and dimensions. (I’m not sure why we don’t get more new dimensions, there’s a Megaverse® waiting to be discovered!)

 

For established publishers, Palladium is open to licensing our settings or rules system. Kevin and I are always open to hearing a professional business proposition. In fact, that is exactly how the old Rifts Manhunters and Rifts for Savage Worlds each came about. To address another common question I get, neither Pinnacle Entertainment (the creators of Savage Worlds) nor Palladium is currently interested in collaborating on a Savage Worlds version of any other Palladium IPs besides Rifts. That said, if an established Savage Worlds Ace (their rules licensees) wanted to talk with us about licensing a Palladium IP to be “Savaged” we are open to the idea. Similarly, any publishers interested in licensing the Palladium rules system are free to contact us to discuss the possibilities. Unlike getting lost in the vast sea of OGL products, anyone who partners with us would have the advantage of entering a collaborative partnership which would include Palladium promoting their materials and helping to ensure fans get quality products. Interested parties can reach out via the Help Desk or call the office directly (734-721-2900).

Speaking of the Palladium rules system, we know many of you would love to see an updated presentation of Palladium’s core rules. Kevin and I want you to know that we are listening, we appreciate your feedback, and it is something we are definitely open to. However, good rules take a lot of time, skill, and playtesting to develop. Right now our first priority is to deliver to you, our loyal fans, many of the promised titles you’ve been waiting on for years. So please, be patient as we work to carefully prioritize our efforts. The return of The Rifter, Coalition Manhunters, Creature Feature, Titan Robotics, and soon Rifts Bestiary 2, Rifts Antarctica, and more are all part of that good plan.

 

The Wrap-Up

Whew, that was a lot! As this OGL kerfuffle plays out over the coming months and years, keep in mind that Palladium Books is independently owned and run by gamers for gamers. We don’t answer to a board of directors or short-sighted, greedy shareholders. We answer to you the fans and our guiding inspiration. Kevin and I truly appreciate all of your enthusiasm and unending support as we work to bring Palladium into a new era of growth and opportunity. You are already seeing the early results, and I can’t wait for you to see what we have planned as it continues to unfold and Palladium grows.

Oh, and it has been amazing reading all of your thoughts online and in the Christmas Surprise Package messages. Thanks for mentioning me by name and welcoming me to the family, it means a lot. I look forward to chatting with y’all more in future updates.

Cheers,

Sean Owen Roberson

 

Surprise Package comments from fans like you

Surprise Package offer is over until next Christmas. We hope everyone enjoyed what they got.

Every year, in acknowledgment of our fans, and because they are fun to read, we offer a sampling of these comments in the Weekly Updates. Our heartfelt thanks to all of you who have stuck with Palladium through thick and thin and now these new strange times. Please use our games to find escape from the pandemic and other worries. Use them to bring a little joy, laughter, and adventure to the holiday season.

We want you to know your comments and support mean the world to all of us. Everyone at Palladium enjoys reading your brief comments and they always brighten our day. Thank you for making us smile and feel useful. As always, I have tried to write a short response [in brackets] to each comment. Enjoy.

 

J.O. in Saint Clair Shores, Michigan, writes: I’m a new fan of Palladium and I love what you all have done. Keep up the good work. I wish you a Merry Christmas and I hope 2023 is great for you all.

[Hey J.O., welcome to the Megaverse®! If you ever find yourself in Westland, you should swing by the Palladium office. Happy New Year and game on. – Kevin]

 

J.K. in Eureka, California, writes (in part): I just wanted to say thank you Kevin and team. This system has given me two decades of entertainment and escape from the world’s worries … And now my mission is to convert my small group of friends from D&D players to players of what I believe is the best RPG system in the world, Palladium!

[Ah, shucks. Thank you, J.K., for your kind words. We appreciate you spreading the word about the Palladium Megaverse® – Fantasy, Rifts®, Dead Reign, BTS, etc., especially now when so many D&D players are disillusioned by the recent turn of events. Keep your imagination burning and tell the world about Palladium’s RPGs. It is appreciated. – Kevin]

 

P.P. in Illinois, writes: Hey, I don’t know if you’re following the insanity that is going on with DnD right now. Wizards of the Coast is clamping down really hard on the open gaming license (OGL). I just wanted to say this might be an opportunity. Wizards of the Coast tried to create a community, a family by letting people create, openly in the space of the game. Palladium is actually a family. So I don’t know if you want to step into this breach or not. I’m just saying it might be an opportunity.

[Thank you P.P. for reaching out. Yes, we are very aware of the situation with WoTC and D&D. We’re paying attention and considering all our options. We have plans that are already in motion to help Palladium grow and reach new gamers. Please help by spreading the word about Palladium’s many RPGs to gamers everywhere. Thanks. We are a family, as those of you who have attended any of the Palladium Open Houses can attest to. It’s who we are. It’s our company culture and it’s genuine. – Kevin]

 

J.J. in Wenatchee, Washington, writes (in part): I have Palladium Fantasy Second Edition and the Original Palladium Fantasy Commemorative Hardcover (which is GORGEOUS by the way) … and I’d love to explore new books if possible … Now I’m introducing RPGs to my 9 year old son and, since he’s into sword and sorcery books, Palladium seemed the best starting place … It has been really fun watching my son dive into the Palladium books and it has been a little surreal revisiting them myself. Opening the Original Palladium Fantasy RPG took me waaaay back. I think you’ve done an amazing job standardizing the Megaverse®, but seeing the original book was like hanging out with an old, familiar friend. Thank you for releasing it.

[Glad to make it available J.J., the original Beyond the Supernatural RPG is also available as a deluxe hardcover, hot off the presses this week. Looking at the old books has the same effect on us. I’m glad we listened to our fan base to make these and other hardcovers available. Enjoy and have fun gaming with your son. – Kevin]

 

G.L. in Ogden, Utah, writes (in part): I have been a Palladium Books fan for many years now and I’ve converted very many people to your products. I just enjoy sharing what you have created, because it is exceptionally awesome!

[Thank you G.L., for your high praise. Please keep spreading the word and converting gamers to the Palladium Megaverse, we appreciate it. As for sharing your ideas/stories for potential Rifter articles or even books, you can send them in via the Palladium Help Desk or call the office to get a more direct email – 734-721-2900. Sometimes offering ideas rather than tackling the difficult task of fully writing them up is just as valuable. We love gamer input and suggestions. – Kevin]

 

M.S. in Lawrenceville, Georgia, writes: Thanks for all the hard work coming from you guys! Much love and well wishes to you all during these rough times.

[Thank you, M.S., same to you. These are certainly uncertain times, but we’re hanging tough and continuing to work hard to create fun, new products. Love and well wishes right back at you. – Kevin]

 

M.B. in Enoch, Utah, writes (in part): I appreciate all you do. Last year I found a group to play Palladium Fantasy with after a 20 year hiatus. Love your products.

[Thank you M.B., cut loose, have fun, and game on. – Kevin]

 

L.C. in Pocatello, Idaho, writes (in part): We love the Mega-Damage rules and Rifts® Earth, but we also love to play Palladium Fantasy games. We really like the stuff in Spirit West and New West where things are not always so high tech.

[As you know, L.C., Rifts® has something for everyone and offers endless opportunities to play whatever style of adventures you’d like, whenever you like. Continue to enjoy. – Kevin]

 

K.H. in Dacula, Georgia, writes: I’ve always been a Rifts® guy, have a ton of the books, but the guys on the Rifts® and the Palladium Megaverse® Facebook group have really done a good job of selling me on getting into the Rifts® prequel games [Chaos Earth®].

[Cool, K.H., I think you’ll enjoy them. – Kevin]

 

S.M., in Xenia, Ohio, writes: I have been playing Palladium’s games since the late 1980s [starting] with Robotech®. Loved the game and that’s how I learned about Rifts®. Been in love with it ever since. Huge fan of the CS and their history.

[Hey S.M., then you’re going to love Coalition Manhunters when you get a copy and the upcoming Rifts® CS Arsenal. No, we haven’t forgotten about Arsenal. It’s one of the many projects being worked on behind the scenes; no release date yet. The artwork for it will wow you. Game on. – Kevin]

 

D.C. in Oxford, Georgia, writes: Thanks for all the work you all put in the research that culminates in your books. NO other company is as dedicated. One of my goals in life is to open a gaming store here in Georgia. Palladium will be the first books on the store shelves. Thanks again.

[I like the sound of that, D.C. Owning a store is a lot of work but also a lot of fun. Follow your dream and best of luck in all your endeavors. – Kevin]

 

M.L. in Casper, Wyoming, writes (in part): Hi, I’ve been a longtime Palladium gamer and this would be my 4th or 5th Surprise Package so far. My favorite game to date is Rifts®, having fun running multiple games in that world. The Palladium Fantasy RPG would be my second favorite.

[Thanks M.L., game on. – Kevin]

 

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One game system – every genre – countless worlds – endless adventure

By Kevin Siembieda

This is the LAST Weekend to get a Christmas Surprise Package – offer ENDS next Tuesday. Use it to treat yourself, try new settings, get ideas for new campaigns, replace lost or worn out books, fill holes in your collection, or as a gift for the gamer in your life, but get one while you still can. It makes the ideal gift for birthdays, anniversaries, Valentine’s Day, and any gift-giving occasion. And please spread the word so other gamers, especially newcomers, can discover the magic of Palladium Books.

The energy at Palladium is electric. We have started the new year off by hitting the ground running! Everyone is working on many objectives. Last week we were all hands on deck rearranging the warehouse after a thorough inventory. Then Wayne, Sean, and I have been working on the many specific logistical details not just for the Titan Robotics Kickstarter, but future Kickstarters and our business as a whole. We’ve been making contacts about overseas shipping, exporting, and importing, we’ve had productive meetings with Backerkit, Quartermaster Logistics, overseas shipping experts, box suppliers, and others. Meanwhile, Wayne has been searching and arranging a new telephone service provider. He also recently upgraded our Internet provider to a faster service, and is exploring a number of other things to improve operations at Palladium. Meanwhile, I’ve been dealing with improvements in the areas of accounting, bookkeeping, and legal matters as well as logistics involving printers and print scheduling. Alex has been handling research on several fronts and helping Crystal with warehouse operations. There is more going on, and all of it is making Palladium more effective and efficient.

All this on top of our creative efforts and usual day-to-day business duties as we continue to process and ship orders and pick, pack, and ship Palladium’s Christmas Surprise Package orders during these final days of the offer. It ends next Tuesday, January 17, so if you intend to order another Surprise Package or your first one, do it this weekend or miss out on the best deal in gaming. The Surprise Package is a great way to replace old, worn out books, try new settings, and get gifts for birthdays and anniversaries for the gamers in your life – on the cheap! $100+ value in product for $58 plus shipping.

What’s next? We love doing the Surprise Packages for you, but we have a slew of new product we need to focus our energy upon. In addition to completion of Titan Robotics and setting up the pledge manager for the corresponding Kickstarter items (did I mention we got beautiful samples for the card deck and quotes for the Cyberworks Collection?), there are a number of new products coming your way. See below, and my Closing Thoughts for more about the RPG industry and Palladium’s plans.

COMING! Original Beyond the Supernatural RPG Bonus Commemorative Hardcover (1st edition rules) shipping out next week. This is the original 1988 RPG exactly as it originally appeared, plus a 32 page adventure by Hendrik Härterich. It includes 28 monsters, Erick Wujcik’s famous Victim Characters rules and adventure, and more. It is a classy, crimson foil, bonus hardcover. 288 pages – $55.00 retail – Cat. No. 699HC. We’ll have a complete description in the store and Weekly Update next week.

COMING! The Original Palladium Fantasy RPG® Bonus Commemorative Hardcover – back in stock next week. This is the hugely popular, fan-favorite hardcover of first edition Fantasy RPG collected with the first sourcebook, Arms of Nargash-Tor. Both of which have been out of print for decades. A surge in demand for the holidays saw us sell out a few weeks before Christmas, but it will be back in stock by the end of next week.

COMING! Rifts® Bestiary Volume 2 (our next Rifts® release after Titan Robotics) and Rifts® Antarctica. I’m am working on moving both of these titles as well as nudging along a half dozen Fantasy titles. There are other projects in the works but we can’t yet talk about them. Everything we are working on is an effort to make Palladium stronger and able to release even more quality products for you. Thank you for your invaluable support and feedback about what you would like to see from us, things we can improve, etc. We listen and are making moves to satisfy your RPG desires. We could not do any of this without you.

THANK YOU! The Rifts® Bundles of Holding were a huge success. Our thanks to all of you who made the recent Rifts® Bundles of Holding the most successful ever. It was nice to ring in the New Year by shattering previous sales records for Palladium bundles. It was also nice that the charitable contributions went to the Diana Jones Award Emerging Designer Program that helps young game designers. Thank you, you’re awesome.

The Savage Rifts® Double Feature crowdfunder by Pinnacle Entertainment also came to an end last week. Sean and everyone one at Pinnacle thank you for your participation. You are going to be floored by everything you’ll be getting.

FUN! If you haven’t done so yet, check out the Heroes Unlimited Christmas Special and the recent Cozy Caverns Beyond the Supernatural RPG adventure podcasts from the creative minds at www.realplaygamespod.com. These fun podcasts are created by Palladium fans like you.

LAST Weekend to get Surprise Package – only days left to order

These are the last 5 days to get physical books at PDF prices – $100+ worth of physical products for only $58 plus shipping. And we’ll sign each book if you request it. For many this is the only way to get an autographed book. No other game company in the world offers a deal like this. Offer ENDS after midnight, next Tuesday, January 17, and will not be extended further. Miss out and you’ll have to wait till next Christmas season for this deal.

A Surprise Package is a wonderful way to start the New Year. Use it to treat yourself, try new settings, get ideas for new campaigns, replace lost or worn out books, fill holes in your collection, or as a gift for the gamer in your life. Ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, Valentine’s Day, and any gift-giving occasion. And please spread the word so other gamers, especially newcomers, can discover the magic of Palladium Books.

The Christmas Surprise Package offer – the best deal in gaming – is coming to an end – only 5 days left. This is your last chance to get physical books at PDF prices – $100+ worth of physical products for only $58 plus shipping. And we’ll sign each book if you request it. For many this is the only way to get an autographed book. No other game company in the world offers a deal like this. Order yours before you miss out and please spread the word so other gamers can enjoy this incredible deal.

We extend the offer for those of you who have been so busy spending your time and money on your family and friends, that you have not had the opportunity or funds to treat yourself to a well-deserved Christmas Surprise Package.

We also extend it for those of you who cannot get enough of Palladium’s games and want to start the New Year off with a setting or source material to launch a new campaign. And for those of you who can use a Surprise Package as the perfect gift for a birthday, anniversary, or special occasion coming up in January or February. (Valentine’s Day?)

And we extend the Surprise Packages for you Johnny Come-Latelies who were meaning to get one, but how time flies during the holidays. It just feels like it is more important than ever to spread the joy of gaming into the New Year. So please, spread the word about the extended Surprise Package sale period, and travel the Megaverse® from the safety of your home.

What is a Christmas Surprise Package?

A smile and a hug that comes in a box filled with signed game books from available Palladium staff and freelancers. And God knows things continue to be so crazy, we need something fun like the Christmas Surprise Package to ring in the New Year and provide a little joy and laughter. With so many people suffering from the fallout of the pandemic, depression, frustration, and in some cases, money issues, they need to escape into realms of role-playing adventures and this is a fun way to do so. Not to mention the huge savings and autographs available via a Palladium Christmas Surprise Package.

A Surprise Package is your way to get physical books (and autographs if you want them) for PDF prices! $100+ worth of Palladium products for only $58 plus shipping. That can nab you four or more items when these days one core rule book can cost you that alone.

These Surprise Packages are our way of saying thank you for your support and showing you our love and appreciation. It’s a surprise because you never know exactly what you’re going to get or who will sign your books, because we pick from your Wish List and may surprise you with stuff you are not expecting. Extra items may include other RPGs, sourcebooks, issues of the Rifter®, novels, miniatures, prints, art books, greeting cards, T-shirts, negatives, and other items. Some books may be slightly damaged (scuffs, scratches, dings, a crunched corner, etc.) so we can send you more.

The Surprise Packages can be that special gift for a birthday, anniversary, Valentine’s Day, graduation, or any special occasion coming in the weeks ahead. It is also a great way to fill the winter months ahead with a pile of games on the cheap. And you can get a bunch of autographs (if you want ‘em). Or as a means to treat yourself (you deserve it), fill holes in your collection, replace worn out books, or try new settings. And who doesn’t like getting a “surprise” any time of the year?

Have you wondered about settings like Palladium Fantasy®, Heroes Unlimited, Dead Reign®, Chaos Earth®, Nightbane®, Systems Failure, Mechanoid Invasion®, Rifts®, After the Bomb®, etc. – ask for it in your Wish List and maybe you’ll get it.

Your “Wish List” is vital – the Palladium Surprise Packages are designed to simulate the joy and surprise of the Christmas Season of Giving. To do this, you submit a list of 12-15 Palladium products (or more) FOR EACH Surprise Package you order. This list of 12-15 items for EACH Grab Bag is critical, because you will not know which items we will select to send you. That makes it just like a Christmas gift because it really is a surprise. Surrogate Santa Kevin personally hand-picks every item for every Grab Bag, and may toss in something extra like a limited edition print, or a negative, or similar collector’s item, or an issue of The Rifter®, or something else he thinks you’ll enjoy.

Autographed books. For those of you who want them (which are most people), Kevin and available members of the Palladium staff, and any freelancers we can lasso at the time, are happy to autograph each and every book in your Surprise Package. This is the only way many fans across the country and overseas can ever get signed books.

Send us your brief comments. There is a special form and format to fill out for Christmas Surprise Packages. It includes a place where you can offer your brief comments, suggestions, greetings and salutations.

First-timers are always nervous until they see the great value in their first Surprise Package. A typical Grab Bag has $100 worth of product, sometimes more! Yes, sometimes more, for only $58 plus shipping. Many people order 2-3. Some order 4-6, and some maniacs order even more! It makes sense, because it is a great way to fill holes in your own collection, treat yourself, get autographs, try new games and settings, rebuild your collection, replace worn out books, and get your gaming pals gifts you know they will love. PLEASE spread the word about this great offer.

To those of you outside the USA, the X-Mas Surprise Package is a way to get books and circumvent the damn high cost of shipping from the United States, since you are getting $100 (often more) worth of product and only paying $58, shipping via Priority Mail International (required for packages weighing 4 or more pounds) to most locations in Europe, Canada, Australia, and many other countries is around $70 US dollars. HOWEVER, because the cost of the product is so low, that’s often the equivalent of paying retail for the products and only $1-$40 for shipping. A very good deal. Plus you get autographs if you want them! X-Mas Surprise Packages are the way to go for those of you outside the USA. Please take advantage of it to get all those products you’ve wished you could get except the shipping was too prohibitive. We feel your pain. Game on!

Please spread the word. The Christmas Surprise Package is only publicized by word of mouth, on Palladium’s website, and social media, so please tell everyone you know. Buy one for every gamer you know. They make astonishing gifts for every occasion. Final days – ENDS – January 17, 2022.

List of Palladium Books RPG Hardcovers Available Now

• Chaos Earth® RPG “Bonus” Edition Hardcover – 192 pages – $36.99 – Cat. No. 660HC – 30 extra pages of bonus material – available now!
• NEW! Splicers® RPG “Bonus” Edition Hardcover – The Splicers® RPG plus 50 pages of extra material gathered from The Rifter®. 280 pages – $44.99 – Cat. No. 200HC – available now.
• “Original” Rifts® RPG 30th Anniversary Commemorative Hardcover – available now! This collector’s item sports the original Parkinson cover, additional 32 page color section, history of Rifts®, unpublished concept art, gallery of all Rifts® covers through 2020, and more. Can be used with ALL Rifts® supplements – 288 pages – $49.99 – Cat. No. 800HC30 – Available now.
• Ninjas & Superspies™ RPG “Bonus” Hardcover – available now – BACK in stock – 224 pages – $36.99 – Cat. No. 525HC – includes bonus material – available now.
• After the Bomb® RPG “Bonus” Hardcover – available now– BACK in stock – 296 pages – $39.99 – Cat. No. 503HC – includes bonus material – available now.
• Rifts® Book of Magic Hardcover – available now – BACK in stock – 352 pages – $39.99 – Cat. No. 848HC – available now.
• Nightbane® RPG “Bonus” Edition Hardcover – available now – 304 pages – $39.99 – Cat. No. 730HC – 60 extra pages of bonus material – available now.
• Dead Reign® RPG (Zombie Apocalypse) Hardcover – available now – BACK in stock – 224 pages – $36.99 – Cat. No. 230HC – available now.
• Beyond the Supernatural™ RPG, 2nd Edition Hardcover – 224 pages – $36.99 – Cat. No. 700HC.
• Palladium Fantasy RPG®, 2nd Edition Hardcover – 336 pages – $39.99 – Cat. No. 450HC – Our second best selling new hardcover after the Rifts® 30th Anniversary edition.
• Heroes Unlimited™ RPG, 2nd Edition Hardcover – 352 pages – $39.99 – Cat. No. 500HC.
• Rifts® Ultimate Edition RPG Hardcover – 376 pages – $44.99 – Cat. No. 800HC – epic.
• Rifts® Ultimate Edition “Softcover” is a new format. RUE has only ever been available as a hardcover, and it still is, but it is now also available as a softcover – 376 pages – $34.99 – Cat. No. 800SE.
• Rifts® Game Master Guide Hardcover – 352 pages – $39.99 – Cat. No. 845HC.
• Rifts® Adventure Guide Hardcover – 192 pages – $36.99 – Cat. No. 849HC.
• COMING! “Original” Palladium Fantasy RPG® Commemorative “Bonus” Foil Hardcover (1st Edition rules) – Holiday demand cleaned the shelves of this fan favorite hardcover. Luckily we anticipated demand and had sent it to the printer. We are now told they will be available to ship on January 19. This is the original 1st Edition Rules RPG including Tombs of Gersidi and the first Fantasy sourcebook: The Arms of Nargash-Tor. The cover is a classy crimson foil image, imprinted on black faux leatherette to replicate the original red and black RPG fans love. 320 pages – $55 retail – Cat. No. 449HC – Note: Expected to ship January 19.
• COMING! “Original” Beyond the Supernatural RPG® Commemorative “Bonus” Foil Hardcover (1st Edition rules) – This is the original 1st Edition rules (1988) in a deluxe hardcover format. The first time ever as a hardcover and includes the original O.C.C.s, monsters, and magic. 28 monsters, adventures, G.M. tips, Erick Wujcik’s infamous “victim character” rules, and 32 bonus pages of adventure material for BTS-2. The cover is a blood red foil image, imprinted on black faux leatherette. 288 pages – $55 retail – Cat. No. 699HC – Note: Expected to ship January 19.

Palladium Books^® Check List of 2022 Releases – all available now

• Creature Feature, a Beyond the Supernatural™ Sourcebook – 15 new creatures, rules clarifications, player and Game Master tips, adventure and more – 192 pages – $26.99 retail – Cat. No. 704 – available now.
• Rifts® Coalition Manhunters™ Sourcebook – 224 pages of Coalition data to blow your mind. 80+ new psionic abilities, 9 Manhunter psychic assassins, Psi-Ops thought police, Dog Boys, Kill Hounds, Coalition secrets, and more – 224 pages – Cat. No. 894.
• The Rifter® #85 Annual – Rifts®, Fantasy, and many RPG settings – Cat. No. 185 – Also available as a bookmarked PDF book on DriveThruRPG where it has made the Top 10 Best Sellers List.
• European Castles – 40+ real world castles from across Europe and their actual floor plans whenever available – for use with ANY game system – 48 pages – $10.99 – Cat. No. 410 – available now.
• Exotic Weapons – 100+ strange and exotic weapons from around the globe – for use with ANY game system – 48 pages – $10.99 – Cat. No. 409 – available now.
• The Compendium of Modern Weapons – 450+ real world weapons from around the globe – for use with ANY game system – 176 pages – Cat. No. 415.
• Defilers Fantasy Print – 10 x 8.5 inches – signed – Cat. No. PR834.
• Defilers Deluxe Fantasy Print – 17 x 11 inches – signed – Cat. No. PR835.
• Lopan™ (Fantasy) Raw Preview – Cat. No. 476-RAW.
• Land of the South Winds™ (Fantasy) Raw Preview – Cat. No. 477-RAW.
• Palladium 40th Anniversary Commemorative Print, signed – Cat. No. PR833.
• Rifts® “Explore the Megaverse®” Pen – Red & Gold, black ink – Cat. No. 2604.
• Palladium Books® “40 Years of Adventure” Pen – Black & Gold, black ink – Cat. No. 2605.
• 32 mm Rifts® miniature – CS Missile Launcher Dead Boy – kneeling with missile launcher – Cat. No. MI8049.
• 32 mm Rifts® miniature – Coalition Officer – dynamic – Cat. No. MI8050.
• 32 mm Rifts® miniature – Ley Line Walker – incredible detail – best ever! Cat. No. MI8051.
• 32 mm Rifts® miniature – Triax Cyborg with rail gun; think Red ‘Borg – powerful and fun – Cat. No. MI8052.
• 32 mm Rifts® miniatures – Chainsaw Glitter Boy & Pilot Set – both figures wield combat chainsaws plus a custom base. Truly stunning. Cat. No. MI8053.
• Property of the Coalition States T-shirt – Cat. No. 2528.
• Rifts® Splugorth Slaver T-shirt – Commemorating the Rifts® 30th Anniversary – Cat. No. 2606.
• Rifts® Red ‘Borg GAME MASTER T-shirt – Cat. No. 2607.
• Adventure Boldly Fantasy T-shirt – Cat. No. 2608.

NEW on DriveThruRPG.com – Free Sneak Preview of Creature Feature and much more.

FREE Creature Feature™ Preview provides you a glimpse of what you will find in this epic book. There also FREE Sneak Previews of Rifts® Coalition Manhunters, Northern Gun 1 & 2, Hell Followed, and select other titles. Those are just some of the 300+ Palladium RPG titles available as PDF books.

No other game company offers game worlds for so many different genres. Best of all, learn and play one Palladium RPG and you can play them all, because each uses the same basic core rules and combat. There are differences, but the fundamentals are the same. This also means you can bring characters, villains, monsters, powers, magic, weapons, gear, and adventure ideas from one setting into another or mash them together!

DriveThruRPG offers most of our 300+ Palladium RPG titles as PDF books, making it easy and inexpensive to try out one of our many games. Also check out the FREE Sneak Previews of Rifts® Coalition Manhunters, Northern Gun 1 & 2, Hell Followed, and select other titles.

Closing Thoughts – Game Industry Chaos

Human beings and gaming fandom sure like controversy and gossip, don’t they? With all the rumors flying around about the Dungeons & Dragons® OGL (Open Game License) and the perceived direction WotC/Hasbro appears to be taking with the famous game line, many fans are up in arms. Here at Palladium, we’re taking a wait and see approach, but whatever happens, it should have no negative impact on Palladium Books. Still, we are being bombarded with fans offering suggestions on what Palladium should do next to capitalize on the chaos and/or to protect ourselves. Thank you, we always appreciate your input and ideas.

As I believe I have already mentioned, Palladium has a 5 year growth plan in place. That puts us in a great position, because we’ve seen the handwriting on the wall and we’re ready for it. We have already analyzed the market and what we, as an RPG company, need to do to grow and prosper. A big part of our planning strategy has been listening to you, our fans, and examining our own strengths and weaknesses with keen self-awareness. The improvements you’ll see unfolding starting this year, I have been working toward for what feels like ages. Bringing the talented Sean Owen Roberson onboard is a huge, critical part of those plans. Our plans.

Under Palladium’s new policy of “say less, make no promises, nor predictions for release dates,” none of us can discuss our plans with you, but you will be pleased. And that’s an understatement.

We may not appear to be moving quickly, but there is a lot more happening below the surface and behind the scenes than you know. Stuff we dare not talk about yet. We are keeping mum, not just to avoid over-promising, but also for strategic business reasons. We don’t want to tip our hand too soon.

Suffice it to say that while much of the industry seems to be in a state of consternation, with many companies cutting back and laying off people, Palladium is geared up to grow and expand. That has a lot to do with what we have been quietly working toward as we rebuild our foundation. We have been listening to you and plotting and planning for Palladium’s rebirth for years now. Sean is as passionate and knowledgeable about Palladium and RPGs as I am. He understands and cherishes the Palladium legacy and our fans as much as I do, plus he is a hell of a writer and game designer. We see eye to eye on most things and work phenomenally well together. We both work toward a new era of greatness for Palladium that will carry us to new heights without ever kicking our wonderful and loyal fans to the curb. You are our friends and extended family, and you are valued, perhaps more than you realize.

As always, we can’t do this alone. We’ll need your support on many levels. You have our back and we’ll have yours. Palladium’s company culture is one of friendship and family, fun and creativity. You are genuinely our extended family. Sure, we need to make money to keep running and give you the games you desire, but you and your needs are always foremost in our minds. Many companies give lip service to how much their fans mean to them, but at Palladium it’s true. Our commitment to you has been on full display for decades. It’s evident in the quality of our books, our efforts to contain rising prices, the Palladium Surprise Packages, the Palladium Open Houses, and our openness with our customers. Ask those who have met any of us in person here, on site, or at conventions, and they will tell you how grounded, welcoming, and friendly we are. We have never forgotten our humble roots. We remain gamers who love the hobby just like you. We don’t see ourselves as elitists or celebrities or corporate. That’s why we know what you love and want. Remember, that while we cannot talk about all of our plans in detail, we listen, we hear you, and we know what you love and want because we are you.

Watch and enjoy what’s coming in the months and years ahead. As we continue to build our financial resources, core staff, and freelancers, you’ll see more products released and more positive changes. As we have already stated, our first goal is to give you many of the products you have been waiting for over the years. We are pushing the envelope and aiming to wow you with every single one of them (think Rifts® Coalition Manhunters, Creature Feature, The Rifter® #85, and the upcoming Titan Robotics releases). Ah, but this is just the very tip of the creative iceberg. We so want to tell you about some of the things coming this year, but you’ll see them when they are released. All we ask is that you support our endeavors and spread the word about Palladium Books, its games, and the things you love about them.

Please stay positive, hang tough, and know that Palladium has your back. We are not going anywhere, except up. That’s why Sean is here. He and I share the same values and ideals about RPGs in general, and Palladium Books specifically. We are a company that is truly run by gamers for gamers! We intend to remain a privately held company devoted to the kind of role-playing, storytelling, and world building you know and love and expect from us. Count on it. Then we are going to take everything to new levels that will wow and thrill you. That’s why Sean and I continue to turn down offers to merge with big companies worth billions of dollars, because we don’t want to answer to a shadowy corporate master who cares only about profits, not people. We are confident in our abilities, we know what you want, we know where we want to take Palladium and our games, and we plan to continue to give you games that inflame your imaginations and provide a Megaverse® of endless adventure. Yep, Palladium is a company that is truly run by gamers for gamers. That’s Palladium Books. It’s who we are. It’s who we’ve always been and hopefully, always will be. In next week’s Update, Sean hopes to write more on this topic, so stay tuned.

A last reminder – only 5 days left to snag yourself a Christmas Surprise Package – $100+ worth of product for $58 plus shipping – offer ends after midnight, next Tuesday, January 17. Please spread the word. Enjoy more fan Surprise Package comments found below. Have a great weekend and game on.

– Kevin Siembieda, Publisher, Friend, & Surrogate Santa Claus

Surprise Package comments from fans like you

Every year there is a section where our Surprise Package customers can offer comments and suggestions with their order. We do so because we want to know what you think, and what you want, and we appreciate your suggestions and insights. The idea to do hardcover editions of core books came from fan comments in the Grab Bags.

Every year, in acknowledgment of our fans, and because they are fun to read, we offer a sampling of these comments in the Weekly Updates. Our heartfelt thanks to all of you who have stuck with Palladium through thick and thin and now these new strange times. Please use our games to find escape from the pandemic and other worries. Use them to bring a little joy, laughter, and adventure to the holiday season.

I want you to know that your comments and support mean the world to all of us. Everyone at Palladium enjoys reading your brief comments and they always brighten our day. Thank you for making us smile and feel useful. As always, I have tried to write a short response [in brackets] to each comment. Happy holidays.

K.O. in Farmington, Missouri, writes: Rifts® is king, for sure, but Nightbane® will always be my Number One love. Palladium Fantasy RPG® is slowly grabbing my attention. Still the coolest company in the biz, still the most awesome holiday offer out there. Never stop being amazing, guys!

[Thank you, K.O., for the kind words. We listen to our fans and always try to make every book and Surprise Package special. Delighted you think we are nailing it. More good fun is coming your way throughout the new year. – Kevin]

W.M. in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, writes: I enjoyed my last 3 packages so much, I’m buying a 4th. Shipping may be crazy expensive, but this deal makes it worth it, indeed.

[W.M., we are happy to help our Canadian friends get our products whenever we can. Enjoy and happy New Year. – Kevin]

M.S. in Lawrenceville, Georgia, writes: Looking forward to a new year and lots of new games to play. I grew up with many games, but Palladium really made me love the hobby and grow into the role of G.M. Your imagination and world building really inspired me and helped me to craft stories and adventures we still talk about decades later. Thanks for sharing your creativity with the rest of us and helping us grow!

[Thank you for the humbling and heartfelt praise, M.S. It is an honor and a privilege to share my imagination and inspire others. Game on and Happy New Year. – Kevin]

L.S. in Anchorage, Alaska, writes: Still collecting and playing these games, over 30 years now. My kids are starting to get into it, and watching them delve into imagination is amazing. You guys kick ass and I can’t thank you enough for what you do! Any signatures or random things dropped into the box would be amazing and always appreciated. I still have random notes from Kevin from gift boxes I’ve ordered years ago.

[Hi, L.S. We loved to hear that you’ve enjoyed our games for decades and are now enjoying seeing your kids get into role-playing. You are right, kids of most ages take to role-playing like ducks to water. Enjoy and keep all those imaginations burning bright. – Kevin]

W.F. in Grovetown, Georgia, writes: I have loved your games since I was 14. Thank you for these [Surprise Packages], I love all the custom signatures and everything. I don’t think any other game studio does this.

[You are welcome, W.F. and correct, there is no other game company that does anything like the Surprise Packages. You guys and gals are part of our extended family, we like you, and appreciate your support. Christmas is a special time for me so the Surprise Packages are our way of giving back to our fellow gamers and hopefully make the holidays a little more fun. Happy New Year! – Kevin]

J.H. in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, writes: Thank you. Your books have been a truly wonderful thing to have been exposed to over the last 15 years and I thank you for them.

[J.H., thank you for the high praise. It is our honor and privilege to create worlds of wonder for you and gamers around the world. Game on. – Kevin]

E.S. in Tacoma, Washington, writes: Dear Santa Kevin, I just wanted to say that I LOVE Palladium’s games, Rifts® in particular. This will be my third year taking advantage of this killer deal, and I can’t wait to see what you have in store for me. In my box, I’d love to see a Rifts® book that includes support vehicles like Triax and the NGR has in it. Besides that, anything Rifts® related would be awesome, and that includes minis or prints.

[E.S., we are thrilled that you are having such a great time with Rifts®. Enjoy the books. Ho, ho, ho. – Kevin and Crew]

S.B. in Chesapeake, Virginia, writes: Merry Christmas, happy holidays, happy New Year. My first grandson arrived in June and I’m excited to teach him how to role-play when he’s older. My 12 year old has been joining in lately and I love her imagination. My husband and I like to borrow elements from multiple game settings and combine them rather than focus on one in particular. Favorites: Rifts®, Palladium Fantasy, After the Bomb® and Beyond the Supernatural.

[Thanks, S.B., from one big kid to another, you are most welcome. Keep the family gaming going strong. – Kevin]

J.M.C. in Huntsville, Texas, writes: Favorites: Rifts®, After the Bomb®, Chaos Earth®, and Beyond the Supernatural. So excited to see another chance at the Christmas Surprise Package! Did not expect another chance this soon. More Beyond the Supernatural and Nightbane®. Looking forward to never running out of new material to read from you folks!

[That’s the plan J.M.C., we hope to be producing high quality games and new worlds of adventure for decades to come. Enjoy your second Surprise Package. – Kevin]

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LAST 7 Days to get a Palladium Surprise Package

Final days to get a Surprise Package – get yours before it is too late. There are only 7 days left to snag yourself a Palladium Surprise Package – $100+ worth of product for $58 plus shipping – offer ends after midnight, next Tuesday, January 17, and will NOT be extended further. Miss out and you’ll have to wait till next Christmas season for this deal.

 

A Surprise Package is a wonderful way to start the New Year. Use it to treat yourself, try new settings, get ideas for new campaigns, replace lost or worn out books, fill holes in your collection, or as a gift for the gamer in your life. Ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, Valentine’s Day, and any gift-giving occasion. And please spread the word so other gamers, especially newcomers, can discover the magic of Palladium Books.

The Christmas Surprise Package offer – the best deal in gaming – is coming to an end – only 7 days left. This is your last chance to get physical books at PDF prices – $100+ worth of physical products for only $58 plus shipping. And we’ll sign each book if you request it. For many this is the only way to get an autographed book. No other game company in the world offers a deal like this. Order yours before you miss out and please spread the word so other gamers can enjoy this incredible deal.

We extend the offer for those of you who have been so busy spending your time and money on your family and friends, that you have not had the opportunity or funds to treat yourself to a well-deserved Christmas Surprise Package.

We also extend it for those of you who cannot get enough of Palladium’s games and want to start the New Year off with a setting or source material to launch a new campaign. And for those of you who can use a Surprise Package as the perfect gift for a birthday, anniversary, or special occasion coming up in January or February. (Valentine’s Day?)

And we extend the Surprise Packages for you Johnny Come-Latelies who were meaning to get one, but how time flies during the holidays. It just feels like it is more important than ever to spread the joy of gaming into the New Year. So please, spread the word about the extended Surprise Package sale period, and travel the Megaverse® from the safety of your home.

 

What is a Christmas Surprise Package?

A smile and a hug that comes in a box filled with signed game books from available Palladium staff and freelancers. And God knows things continue to be so crazy, we need something fun like the Christmas Surprise Package to ring in the New Year and provide a little joy and laughter. With so many people suffering from the fallout of the pandemic, depression, frustration, and in some cases, money issues, they need to escape into realms of role-playing adventures and this is a fun way to do so. Not to mention the huge savings and autographs available via a Palladium Christmas Surprise Package.

A Surprise Package is your way to get physical books (and autographs if you want them) for PDF prices! $100+ worth of Palladium products for only $58 plus shipping. That can nab you four or more items when these days one core rule book can cost you that alone.

These Surprise Packages are our way of saying thank you for your support and showing you our love and appreciation. It’s a surprise because you never know exactly what you’re going to get or who will sign your books, because we pick from your Wish List and may surprise you with stuff you are not expecting. Extra items may include other RPGs, sourcebooks, issues of the Rifter®, novels, miniatures, prints, art books, greeting cards, T-shirts, negatives, and other items. Some books may be slightly damaged (scuffs, scratches, dings, a crunched corner, etc.) so we can send you more.

The Surprise Packages can be that special gift for a birthday, anniversary, Valentine’s Day, graduation, or any special occasion coming in the weeks ahead. It is also a great way to fill the winter months ahead with a pile of games on the cheap. And you can get a bunch of autographs (if you want ‘em). Or as a means to treat yourself (you deserve it), fill holes in your collection, replace worn out books, or try new settings. And who doesn’t like getting a “surprise” any time of the year?

Have you wondered about settings like Palladium Fantasy®, Heroes Unlimited, Dead Reign®, Chaos Earth®, Nightbane®, Systems Failure, Mechanoid Invasion®, Rifts®, After the Bomb®, etc. – ask for it in your Wish List and maybe you’ll get it.

Your “Wish List” is vital – the Palladium Surprise Packages are designed to simulate the joy and surprise of the Christmas Season of Giving. To do this, you submit a list of 12-15 Palladium products (or more) FOR EACH Surprise Package you order. This list of 12-15 items for EACH Grab Bag is critical, because you will not know which items we will select to send you. That makes it just like a Christmas gift because it really is a surprise. Surrogate Santa Kevin personally hand-picks every item for every Grab Bag, and may toss in something extra like a limited edition print, or a negative, or similar collector’s item, or an issue of The Rifter®, or something else he thinks you’ll enjoy.

Autographed books. For those of you who want them (which are most people), Kevin and available members of the Palladium staff, and any freelancers we can lasso at the time, are happy to autograph each and every book in your Surprise Package. This is the only way many fans across the country and overseas can ever get signed books.

Send us your brief comments. There is a special form and format to fill out for Christmas Surprise Packages. It includes a place where you can offer your brief comments, suggestions, greetings and salutations.

First-timers are always nervous until they see the great value in their first Surprise Package. A typical Grab Bag has $100 worth of product, sometimes more! Yes, sometimes more, for only $58 plus shipping. Many people order 2-3. Some order 4-6, and some maniacs order even more! It makes sense, because it is a great way to fill holes in your own collection, treat yourself, get autographs, try new games and settings, rebuild your collection, replace worn out books, and get your gaming pals gifts you know they will love. PLEASE spread the word about this great offer.

To those of you outside the USA, the X-Mas Surprise Package is a way to get books and circumvent the damn high cost of shipping from the United States, since you are getting $100 (often more) worth of product and only paying $58, shipping via Priority Mail International (required for packages weighing 4 or more pounds) to most locations in Europe, Canada, Australia, and many other countries is around $70 US dollars. HOWEVER, because the cost of the product is so low, that’s often the equivalent of paying retail for the products and only $1-$40 for shipping. A very good deal. Plus you get autographs if you want them! X-Mas Surprise Packages are the way to go for those of you outside the USA. Please take advantage of it to get all those products you’ve wished you could get except the shipping was too prohibitive. We feel your pain. Game on!

Please spread the word. The Christmas Surprise Package is only publicized by word of mouth, on Palladium’s website, and social media, so please tell everyone you know. Buy one for every gamer you know. They make astonishing gifts for every occasion. Final days – ENDS – January 17, 2022.

 

© 2023 Palladium Books Inc. All rights reserved.

One game system – every genre – countless worlds – endless adventure

By Kevin Siembieda

Our thanks to those of you who made our recent Rifts® Bundles of Holding the most successful ever! It was nice to ring in the New Year by breaking previous sales records for Palladium bundles. It was also nice that the charitable contributions went to the Diana Jones Award Emerging Designer Program that helps young game designers. Awesome.

The Christmas Surprise Packages – the best deal in gaming – are coming to an end! There are less THAN 2 weeks left to get a Surprise Package. The offer ENDS Tuesday, January 17 and it will not be extended further. This will be your last chance to get physical books at PDF prices – $96-$100+ worth of physical products for only $58 plus shipping. And we’ll sign each book if you request it. For many this is the only way to get an autographed book. No other game company in the world offers a deal like this. Order yours before you miss out and please spread the word so other gamers can enjoy this incredible deal.

I don’t know about you, but for me the holidays were hectic but pleasant. Despite the tragic loss of dear Julius Rosenstein, both Christmas and New Year’s felt intimate and full of love and promise. There are a couple of friends Sean and I want to visit over the next weekend or two, but other than that, I got everything done that needed to get done by the end of December. That included wrapping and shipping a zillion gifts, pulling and signing grab bags, and a host of other duties. See my Closing Thoughts for the year in review and what you can expect in the New Year.

LAST 2 Days to participate in the Savage Rifts® Double Feature crowdfunder by Pinnacle Entertainment which offers new Rifts® maps, “pawns” (premium cardboard minis), adventures, and an official, updated time line for South America with the Land of a Thousand Islands world book. Plus, adventure in the New West with the Terror on the Dark Frontier campaign box set. It is truly great stuff with a ton of new source material suitable for use by Palladium Rifts® gamers as well as Savage Worlds players. Stuff that brings these locations up into the 109 P.A. time line and offers plenty of adventure. But you need to act soon, because this crowdfunder ENDS tomorrow, January 6, 2023.

Check out the NEW Heroes Unlimited Christmas Special and the recent Cozy Caverns Beyond the Supernatural RPG adventure podcasts from the creative minds at www.realplaygamespod.com. These fun podcasts are created by Palladium fans like you!

Christmas Surprise Package offer – Extended to January 17, 2023

Physical books at PDF prices – $96-$100+ worth of physical products for only $58 plus shipping. And we’ll sign each book if you request it. For many this is the only way to get an autographed book. No other game company in the world offers a deal like this.

Are you looking to build your collection of physical books or looking to try new world settings on the cheap? This is your chance to try Rifts®, Chaos Earth®, Palladium Fantasy RPG®, Heroes Unlimited, Dead Reign® (zombies), Nightbane® (super-hero horror), After the Bomb® (mutant animals), The Mechanoid Invasion® Trilogy (science fiction), Beyond the Supernatural, and other worlds of adventure via a Surprise Package.

It has become tradition to extend the Christmas Surprise Package Offer through the end of December and into the New Year for those of you who were too busy with Christmas to get one or two for yourself, can’t afford one until after Christmas, or you’re just a Johnny-Come-Lately (it’s okay). The Surprise Package offer now ends January 17, 2023, and will NOT be extended further. Oh, and you can ship via the less expensive method of Media Mail because you do not need it for a deadline.

You can “request” anything Palladium sells on your Wish List, but it doesn’t mean you’ll get it, so make sure we get a nice, long Wish List of 12-15 items (or more), and not just all hardcovers either. Remember, hardcovers that normally cost $34-$40 each have a $50 value when requested in the Surprise Package. Get complete Christmas Surprise Package details at PalladiumBooks.com and enjoy.

A Surprise Package is a nice way to start the New Year. They also make a great gift for birthdays, anniversaries, graduation, and any gift-giving occasion. Let’s talk more, later, in the Weekly Update. Till then, stay merry even if you’re stuck at work like us. Ho, ho, ho.

List of Palladium Books RPG Hardcovers Available Now

• Chaos Earth® RPG “Bonus” Edition Hardcover – 192 pages – $36.99 – Cat. No. 660HC – 30 extra pages of bonus material – available now!
• NEW! Splicers® RPG “Bonus” Edition Hardcover – The Splicers® RPG plus 50 pages of extra material gathered from The Rifter®. 280 pages – $44.99 – Cat. No. 200HC – available now.
• “Original” Rifts® RPG 30th Anniversary Commemorative Hardcover – available now! This collector’s item sports the original Parkinson cover, additional 32 page color section, history of Rifts®, unpublished concept art, gallery of all Rifts® covers through 2020, and more. Can be used with ALL Rifts® supplements – 288 pages – $49.99 – Cat. No. 800HC30 – Available now.
• Ninjas & Superspies™ RPG “Bonus” Hardcover – available now – BACK in stock – 224 pages – $36.99 – Cat. No. 525HC – includes bonus material – available now.
• After the Bomb® RPG “Bonus” Hardcover – available now– BACK in stock – 296 pages – $39.99 – Cat. No. 503HC – includes bonus material – available now.
• Rifts® Book of Magic Hardcover – available now – BACK in stock – 352 pages – $39.99 – Cat. No. 848HC – available now.
• Nightbane® RPG “Bonus” Edition Hardcover – available now – 304 pages – $39.99 – Cat. No. 730HC – 60 extra pages of bonus material – available now.
• Dead Reign® RPG (Zombie Apocalypse) Hardcover – available now – BACK in stock – 224 pages – $36.99 – Cat. No. 230HC – available now.
• Beyond the Supernatural™ RPG, 2nd Edition Hardcover – 224 pages – $36.99 – Cat. No. 700HC.
• Palladium Fantasy RPG®, 2nd Edition Hardcover – 336 pages – $39.99 – Cat. No. 450HC – Our second best selling new hardcover after the Rifts® 30th Anniversary edition.
• Heroes Unlimited™ RPG, 2nd Edition Hardcover – 352 pages – $39.99 – Cat. No. 500HC.
• Rifts® Ultimate Edition RPG Hardcover – 376 pages – $44.99 – Cat. No. 800HC – epic.
• Rifts® Ultimate Edition “Softcover” is a new format. RUE has only ever been available as a hardcover, and it still is, but it is now also available as a softcover – 376 pages – $34.99 – Cat. No. 800SE.
• Rifts® Game Master Guide Hardcover – 352 pages – $39.99 – Cat. No. 845HC.
• Rifts® Adventure Guide Hardcover – 192 pages – $36.99 – Cat. No. 849HC.
• COMING! “Original” Palladium Fantasy RPG® Commemorative “Bonus” Foil Hardcover (1st Edition rules) – Holiday demand cleaned the shelves of this fan favorite hardcover. Luckily we anticipated demand and had sent it to the printer. We are now told they will be available to ship on January 19. This is the original 1st Edition Rules RPG including Tombs of Gersidi and the first Fantasy sourcebook: The Arms of Nargash-Tor. The cover is a classy crimson foil image, imprinted on black faux leatherette to replicate the original red and black RPG fans love. 320 pages – $55 retail – Cat. No. 449HC – Note: Expected to ship January 19.
• COMING! “Original” Beyond the Supernatural RPG® Commemorative “Bonus” Foil Hardcover (1st Edition rules) – This is the original 1st Edition rules (1988) in a deluxe hardcover format. The first time ever as a hardcover and includes the original O.C.C.s, monsters, and magic. 28 monsters, adventures, G.M. tips, Erick Wujcik’s infamous “victim character” rules, and 32 bonus pages of adventure material for BTS-2. The cover is a blood red foil image, imprinted on black faux leatherette. 288 pages – $55 retail – Cat. No. 699HC – Note: Expected to ship January 19.

Palladium Books^® Check List of 2022 Releases – all available now

• Creature Feature, a Beyond the Supernatural™ Sourcebook – 15 new creatures, rules clarifications, player and Game Master tips, adventure and more – 192 pages – $26.99 retail – Cat. No. 704 – available now.
• Rifts® Coalition Manhunters™ Sourcebook – 224 pages of Coalition data to blow your mind. 80+ new psionic abilities, 9 Manhunter psychic assassins, Psi-Ops thought police, Dog Boys, Kill Hounds, Coalition secrets, and more – 224 pages – Cat. No. 894.
• The Rifter® #85 Annual – Rifts®, Fantasy, and many RPG settings – Cat. No. 185 – Also available as a bookmarked PDF book on DriveThruRPG where it has made the Top 10 Best Sellers List.
• European Castles – 40+ real world castles from across Europe and their actual floor plans whenever available – for use with ANY game system – 48 pages – $10.99 – Cat. No. 410 – available now.
• Exotic Weapons – 100+ strange and exotic weapons from around the globe – for use with ANY game system – 48 pages – $10.99 – Cat. No. 409 – available now.
• The Compendium of Modern Weapons – 450+ real world weapons from around the globe – for use with ANY game system – 176 pages – Cat. No. 415.
• Defilers Fantasy Print – 10 x 8.5 inches – signed – Cat. No. PR834.
• Defilers Deluxe Fantasy Print – 17 x 11 inches – signed – Cat. No. PR835.
• Lopan™ (Fantasy) Raw Preview – Cat. No. 476-RAW.
• Land of the South Winds™ (Fantasy) Raw Preview – Cat. No. 477-RAW.
• Palladium 40th Anniversary Commemorative Print, signed – Cat. No. PR833.
• Rifts® “Explore the Megaverse®” Pen – Red & Gold, black ink – Cat. No. 2604.
• Palladium Books® “40 Years of Adventure” Pen – Black & Gold, black ink – Cat. No. 2605.
• 32 mm Rifts® miniature – CS Missile Launcher Dead Boy – kneeling with missile launcher – Cat. No. MI8049.
• 32 mm Rifts® miniature – Coalition Officer – dynamic – Cat. No. MI8050.
• 32 mm Rifts® miniature – Ley Line Walker – incredible detail – best ever! Cat. No. MI8051.
• 32 mm Rifts® miniature – Triax Cyborg with rail gun; think Red ‘Borg – powerful and fun – Cat. No. MI8052.
• 32 mm Rifts® miniatures – Chainsaw Glitter Boy & Pilot Set – both figures wield combat chainsaws plus a custom base. Truly stunning. Cat. No. MI8053.
• Property of the Coalition States T-shirt – Cat. No. 2528.
• Rifts® Splugorth Slaver T-shirt – Commemorating the Rifts® 30th Anniversary – Cat. No. 2606.
• Rifts® Red ‘Borg GAME MASTER T-shirt – Cat. No. 2607.
• Adventure Boldly Fantasy T-shirt – Cat. No. 2608.

NEW on DriveThruRPG.com – Free Sneak Preview of Creature Feature and much more.

FREE Creature Feature™ Preview provides you a glimpse of what you will find in this epic book. There also FREE Sneak Previews of Rifts® Coalition Manhunters, Northern Gun 1 & 2, Hell Followed, and select other titles. Those are just some of the 300+ Palladium RPG titles available as PDF books.

No other game company offers game worlds for so many different genres. Best of all, learn and play one Palladium RPG and you can play them all, because each uses the same basic core rules and combat. There are differences, but the fundamentals are the same. This also means you can bring characters, villains, monsters, powers, magic, weapons, gear, and adventure ideas from one setting into another or mash them together!

DriveThruRPG offers most of our 300+ Palladium RPG titles as PDF books, making it easy and inexpensive to try out one of our many games. Also check out the FREE Sneak Previews of Rifts® Coalition Manhunters, Northern Gun 1 & 2, Hell Followed, and select other titles.

Closing Thoughts – Happy New Year

Holy crow! It’s 2023. Happy New Year! If you thought 2022 was an exciting year for Palladium Books, wait till you see what unfolds throughout the New Year. Sean and I have many irons in the fire as we lay the groundwork for Palladium’s future. There are many projects and improvements being put into place. Some will be very obvious, others invisible, but all are positive steps toward the future, and boy, oh boy, are we excited about it. Everyone here is working hard to make our bold future a reality, including our freelancers. Everyone is passionate about the projects they’re involved with and giving us their very best. It feels magical at times and should enable us to give you products that you’ll love.

The Christmas Surprise Package offer – the best deal in gaming – is coming to an end! So place those final orders soon because after January 17 you’ll have to wait till next Christmas to get one. The offer ENDS in less than two weeks – Tuesday, January 17, and it will not be extended further. This will be your last chance to get physical books at PDF prices – $96-$100+ worth of physical products for only $58 plus shipping. And we’ll sign each book if you request it. For many this is the only way to get an autographed book. Order yours before you miss out. And please, spread the word so other gamers can enjoy this incredible deal. Thanks.

The hot items selling this Surprise Package season have been, as you might imagine, everything Rifts®, particularly Rifts® Coalition Manhunters (one of my favorite books ever), Rifts® Ultimate Edition RPG, and Rifts® 30th Anniversary Hardcover RPG, as were new releases like The Rifter® #85, Creature Feature and Beyond the Supernatural, Lopan Raw Preview, and Land of the South Winds Raw Preview. We also saw a whole lot of interest in Palladium Fantasy® and Dead Reign® and the Palladium Weapon Series (Weapons & Armor, Weapons & Castles, Exotic Weapons, European Castles, Compendium of Modern Weapons, etc.; all historically accurate). Honestly, we sold a lot of everything from Rifts® Dimension Books and Heroes Unlimited to Nightbane® and miniatures, art prints, and T-shirts to After the Bomb® books. Everything seemed to be in demand.

It has been delightful to see so many gamers returning to the hobby after a hiatus of 15-20 years, usually time spent to raise a family or explore career opportunities. We also saw a lot of people getting their children into role-playing which always warms our hearts.

2022 saw our landmark return to Kickstarter. Gamer support for the Titan Robotics Kickstarter which also offered a few different hardcovers, including the Cyberworks Collection Hardcovers, a poker deck and art prints, was strong. This was Sean’s pet project and he did a great job. He and Wayne are working on setting up the BackerKit Pledge Manager (it should be available in a couple weeks) and are working on nailing down the important details of pledge fulfilment and shipping outside the USA. We’ve also gotten a proof copy of the Titan Robotics Poker Deck for color approval and some card samples that look great. We want to wow our backers with quality Titan Robotics products. Sean will continue to keep you posted as things solidify.

2022 also saw our 10th Palladium Open House. It was a great event with a lot of happy participants. The love from everyone who attended was palpable and amazing. It kept us all inspired and energized for months. The passing of Julius Rosenstein, who ran seven gaming events at the POH, attaches more sentiment to the 2022 gathering because it would turn out to be his last. We still can’t believe Julius is gone. He was a kind and loveable fixture here for most of Palladium’s existence, and the guy who introduced me to role-playing games and Erick Wujcik. He was part of the Detroit Gaming Center, a dear, loyal friend, a great employee, a true character, and a huge part of my life for nearly 50 years. He is missed but remains loved in our hearts.

Our return to Gen Con in 2022 was also a fun and exciting event. The Gen Con staff made us, me in particular, feel welcomed and appreciated by their kind words and warm reception. Our booth location was stellar and our interaction with fans was a joy. It was a memorable and fun event, and we look forward to Gen Con 2023.

We still have a lot of hard work ahead of us, but right now we feel Palladium’s future has never looked brighter. We turned down an offer to sell to a big video game company because we have different plans. Sean and I are rebuilding Palladium’s foundation and are focused on what we know best and love most, role-playing games. Our new policy regarding talking about our plans and upcoming releases prudently prevents me from telling you what is in the works, but it’s a lot and it’s gonna be great. I can tell you that Sean is on top of seeing that the Titan Robotics Kickstarter products roll out in a timely manner and we are all doing everything we can to make sure they are high quality. I’ve already started work on my contributions to Rifts® Bestiary Volume Two, and reviewing a few Palladium Fantasy RPG® projects, but my next big writing project is finishing up Rifts® Antarctica. It is another Rifts® book co-authored by the brilliant Matthew Clements. Of course, there are other big projects that we’ve been quietly shepherding along that you’ll learn about soon enough, and a few small projects that will be slipped in to Palladium’s release schedule to keep you happy and on your toes. Things like the release of the fan requested Original Beyond the Supernatural RPG as a deluxe crimson foil edition. We had hoped we’d have that one in time for Christmas, but it was not meant to be. We are assured we’ll be able to ship it around January 19. It’s a beauty and we can’t wait to put it in your hands in a few weeks.

Don’t forget about Rifts® products produced under license by Pinnacle. The Rifts® Savage Worlds books, maps, adventures, and gorgeous, full-color cardboard miniatures (what they call “Pawns”) are all suitable for use with your Palladium-based Rifts® campaigns, so take advantage of these assets. The current crowdfunding campaign ends tomorrow, and the material they’ve done for it is very impressive. Remember, I have to approve all of it and it’s excellent. The writing and artwork for Savage Rifts® Double Feature, which includes material for Rifts® South America and Terror on the Dark Frontier (New West), is outstanding. For those of you looking for adventure hooks, take a look at this offering. You can easily drop your classic Rifts® characters into any of these many adventures and updated settings. But you only have today and tomorrow to do so before it ends!

That’s it for this Update. Check out the Savage Rifts® crowdfunder and/or snag a Surprise Package before time runs out. More importantly, be positive about the future and stand strong against adversity. When it comes to RPG fun, we’ve got your back. Don’t forget, when you need to escape the real world for a while to catch your breath, there’s a whole Megaverse® of adventure and heroism waiting for you. Use your gamer skills to be a survivor in this crazy world of ours. In fact, read the fan comments below to nab yourself some fuzzy feelings and smiles. From all of us at Palladium Books, we wish you a healthy, happy, and prosperous New Year. Hang tough and game on.

– Kevin Siembieda, Publisher, Friend, & Surrogate Santa Claus

Surprise Package comments from fans like you

Every year there is a section where our Surprise Package customers can offer comments and suggestions with their order. We do so because we want to know what you think, and what you want, and we appreciate your suggestions and insights. The idea to do hardcover editions of core books came from fan comments in the Grab Bags.

Every year, in acknowledgment of our fans, and because they are fun to read, we offer a sampling of these comments in the Weekly Updates. Our heartfelt thanks to all of you who have stuck with Palladium through thick and thin and now these new strange times. Please use our games to find escape from the pandemic and other worries. Use them to bring a little joy, laughter, and adventure to the holiday season.

I want you to know that your comments and support mean the world to all of us. Everyone at Palladium enjoys reading your brief comments and they always brighten our day. Thank you for making us smile and feel useful. As always, I have tried to write a short response [in brackets] to each comment. Happy holidays.

M.L. in Killeen, Texas, writes (in part): Favorites: 1. Rifts®. 2. Palladium Fantasy®. 3. Heroes Unlimited. 4. Dead Reign®. Thank you for keeping the Christmas Wish List event going on.

[You’re very welcome, M.L., it helps a lot of people get and try new products. Keep trying new things and game on. – Kevin]

R.N. in Kawkawlin, Michigan, writes: Trying to expand my meager collection. I am very excited about Rifts® since my visit to Palladium Books’ office a few months back. You guys rock!

[Thanks, R.N., we enjoyed your visit and we’re pumped up about Rifts® too. Game on. – Kevin]

W.M.C. in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, writes: Merry Christmas! I enjoyed my last 3 packages so much, I’m buying a 4th. Shipping may be crazy expensive, but this deal makes it worthwhile, indeed.

[Ugh, the shipping is insane, W.M.C., which is why we always try to load up Surprise Packages sent to Canada and other countries outside the USA. Glad you and so many others recognize the value and take advantage of this great deal. Happy New Year. – Kevin]

A.T. in Denver, Pennsylvania, writes: Just played my first game of Rifts®. I really enjoyed it and can’t wait for some more books.

[Glad to hear it A.T. I think the books in your Surprise Package should provide many hours of inspiration and adventure. Game on. – Kevin]

T.S. in Hope, Michigan, writes: Enjoyed the first Surprise Package so much, decided to go for round two! Thanks for everything in the first box. I hope all of you had a wonderful holiday and may Palladium have a fantastic 2023!

[T.S., I hope you enjoy your second Grab Bag as much as the first. I have to say 2023 is off to a great start, so everyone, please keep those well wishes and prayers for us going. They are much appreciated. Happy New Year! – Kevin]

V.D.S. in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, writes: Been a huge fan for many years. Love your products and your company. Love the direction you are heading and I look forward to the future.

[Thanks for the words of approval, V.D.S., and vote of confidence. You’ll be seeing us trying and doing a lot of new things. Some will succeed, others may fail, but they will all be fun, interesting, and lead to more quality product releases. And that means a stronger, bolder, Palladium Books. – Kevin]

J.B. in Bartow, Florida, writes (in part): Just wanted to say thank you to Palladium Books for the many years of great gaming and fun. I’m ordering this for my husband who has been G.M.ing for 30+ years. He even took your books with him into the army … Thanks for a great game. Favorites: Rifts® and Dead Reign®.

[J.B., we hope the Surprise Package meets your expectations and helps you to keep the RPG magic alive for another 30 years! – Kevin]

T.B. in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, writes: Favorites: Rifts® and Heroes Unlimited. Palladium has always been a pleasure to deal with and I appreciate offers like these, especially being in Canada.

[T.B., as a Detroiter, Canada has always held a special place in my heart as the friendly, foreign land next door. I have spent many a fun day, weekend and vacation in Canada; honeymooned in Toronto. So I’m happy your experience with us has been positive. Game on, eh. – Kevin]

J.S. in San Francisco, California, writes: I’ve been a Rifts® collector for over 20 years … I love the signatures and they are a big reason I’m so excited about getting new books [via this offer].

[Game on J.S., and enjoy the signatures in your books. We know how much they mean to fans and that’s why we are happy to do them. – Kevin]

R.K. in Virginia Beach, Virginia, writes (after requesting Rifts® Underseas, Lemuria, and other aquatic based titles): Sneaking in my second order before Christmas. The first order? MINDBLOWING value! I think it’s time to finally dive into a new ocean of content. Wait, are puns allowed in the comments?

[Hey R.K., the titles in your second Surprise Package will enable you to take a deep dive into new realms of adventure. Yes, puns are allowed. Hee, hee, hee. – Kevin]

S.R. in Polson, Montana, writes: I’m glad you guys still do the Surprise Packages. I’ve been playing Palladium Fantasy for the last 25 years and G.M. for 20 of them now. The Grab Bag helps me fill in gaps in my collection. Also makes great gifts to my new G.M.s that have decided to take up the mantle. May we continue on this ride for another 25 years at least! Happy Holidays.

[Sounds like a great plan to me S.R. Happy New Year and here’s to another 25 years of gaming bliss. – Kevin]

G.O.L. in Inverness, Illinois, writes (in part): … happily backed the Titan Robotics Kickstarter. Can’t wait.

[You won’t be disappointed, G.O.L. Thanks for the support. – Kevin]

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One game system – every genre – countless worlds – endless adventure – Mega Bundles & More

By Kevin Siembieda

The New Year is just around the corner. We like you and wish you only the best, so please party responsibly and drive safely. It is often the other guy you need to worry about, so please stay vigilant and safe. As I do with this cluster of holidays, I try to keep the Weekly Update brief and fun. That means an extra heaping of Fan Comments from the Comment section of Christmas Surprise Packages right after my Closing Thoughts. Enjoy.

LAST weekend to get these Rifts^® Bundles of Holding at unprecedented holiday prices – All Rifts^® Bundles END Monday night, January 2, 2023

This is the best Rifts® bargain ever offered by Bundle of Holding. 18 Rifts PDF books (7 core books and 11 Sourcebooks, including Sourcebooks 1-4, Conversion Books 1-3, Rifts® Bestiary Volume One, Black Market and more!) – $200 worth of PDF books for under $43. It may sound like a New Year’s miracle, but it’s true when you get the Rifts Core Mega Bundle of Holding: Corebook Collection and Sourcebook Collection. Just think how many gaming hours these bundles provide. You’ll need to act soon though, because the Bundle Sale is over Monday night. Spread the word.

 

There’s more! The Rifts® Land and Sea Bundle of Holding nets you 14 epic World Books (Rifts® Underseas, Atlantis, Splynn Dimensional Market, Secrets of the Atlanteans, Lemuria, Japan, Russia, England, and much more) – $174 worth of PDF titles for under $38 when you get both the Atlantean Collection and the Nations Collection. That’s almost 2,800 pages of cross-dimensional globetrotting adventure for an unbeatable bargain price. These are among some of the most iconic and fan-fave Rifts® settings available. Incredible, right? Plus you help a worthy gaming charity. Sale ends Monday night.

 

FINAL Days – Savage Rifts® Double Feature crowdfunder by Pinnacle Entertainment offers new Rifts® maps, “pawns” (cardboard minis), adventures, and an official, updated time line for South America with the Land of a Thousand Islands world book. Plus, adventure in the New West with the Terror on the Dark Frontier campaign box set. It is all great stuff that can be incorporated into your Palladium Rifts® games should you so desire, and vice versa. But you need to act soon, because this crowdfunder ENDS January 6, 2023.

 

Check out the NEW Heroes Unlimited Christmas Special and the recent Cozy Caverns Beyond the Supernatural RPG adventure podcasts from the creative minds at www.realplaygamespod.com – now through the end of the year. John and company, sorry, with everything going on I forgot to hype up your new, wonderful, Heroes Unlimited Christmas Special. But hey everyone, there’s still time for you to enjoy it. These fun podcasts are created by Palladium fans like you!

 

Christmas Surprise Package offer – Ends January 17, 2023

Ensure the New Year is filled with adventure across the Megaverse® with one (or more) Christmas Surprise Packages – physical books at PDF prices. But time is running out. You can only get them now because we have extended the offer into the New Year. Order now before you forget and miss out. Ends January 17, 2023.

It has become tradition to extend the Christmas Surprise Package Offer through the end of December and into the New Year for those of you who were too busy with Christmas to get one or two for yourself, can’t afford one until after Christmas, and for you Johnny-Come-Latelys (it’s okay but order soon). Oh, and now you can ship via the less expensive method of Media Mail because you do not need it for a deadline.

What is a Palladium Surprise Package? $96-$100+ worth of physical products for only $58 plus shipping. Heck, these days you pay that for one core rule book, but a Surprise Package gets you 4-6 books for the price of one rule book. And if you request it, Kevin Siembieda and available staff will happily sign each book for you. For many fans this is the only way to get an autographed book. No other game company in the world offers a deal like this.

 

You can “request” anything Palladium sells on your Wish List, but it doesn’t mean you’ll get it, so make sure we get a nice, long Wish List of 12-15 items (or more), and not just all hardcovers either. Remember, hardcovers that normally cost $34-$45 each have a $50 value when requested in the Surprise Package. Get complete Christmas Surprise Package details at PalladiumBooks.com and enjoy.

Are you looking to build your collection of physical books or looking to try new world settings on the cheap? Get a Surprise Package to try any number of Palladium’s RPG settings: Rifts®, Chaos Earth®, Palladium Fantasy RPG®, Heroes Unlimited, Dead Reign® (zombies), Nightbane® (super-hero horror), After the Bomb® (mutant animals), The Mechanoid Invasion® Trilogy (science fiction), Beyond the Supernatural (modern horror), and other worlds of adventure via a Surprise Package.

A Surprise Package (and/or any of the Bundles of Holding) makes a great gift for birthdays, anniversaries, graduation, and any gift-giving occasion. Start the New Year off right gaming your way throughout the long, cold winter on the cheap. Ho, ho, ho.

Please spread the word. The Christmas Surprise Package is only publicized by word of mouth, on Palladium’s website, and in social media, so please tell everyone you know. Buy one for every gamer you know. They make astonishing gifts for every occasion. Only from PalladiumBooks.com – happy holidays. Offer ends January 17, 2023, and will NOT be extended further. Don’t miss out, or you’ll have to wait till next Christmas.

 

UPDATED List of RPG Hardcovers Available Now

• Temporarily OUT of STOCK! “Original” Palladium Fantasy RPG® Commemorative “Bonus” Foil Hardcover (1st Edition rules) – Holiday demand cleaned the shelves of this fan favorite hardcover. Luckily we anticipated it and sent it to the printer weeks ago, so it should be back in print by the end of December, possibly a bit sooner (or so the printer tells us). This is the original 1st Edition Rules RPG including Tombs of Gersidi and the first Fantasy sourcebook: The Arms of Nargash-Tor. The cover is a classy crimson foil image, imprinted on black faux leatherette to replicate the original red and black RPG fans love. 320 pages – $55 retail – Cat. No. 449HC – should be back in stock soon (end of December?). We’ll keep you posted.
• Chaos Earth® RPG “Bonus” Edition Hardcover – 192 pages – $36.99 – Cat. No. 660HC – 30 extra pages of bonus material – available now!
• NEW! Splicers® RPG “Bonus” Edition Hardcover – The Splicers® RPG plus 50 pages of extra material gathered from The Rifter®. 280 pages – $44.99 – Cat. No. 200HC – available now.
• “Original” Rifts® RPG 30th Anniversary Commemorative Hardcover – available now! This collector’s item sports the original Parkinson cover, additional 32 page color section, history of Rifts®, unpublished concept art, gallery of all Rifts® covers through 2020, and more. Can be used with ALL Rifts® supplements – 288 pages – $49.99 – Cat. No. 800HC30 – Available now.
• Ninjas & Superspies™ RPG “Bonus” Hardcover – available now – BACK in stock – 224 pages – $36.99 – Cat. No. 525HC – includes bonus material – available now.
• After the Bomb® RPG “Bonus” Hardcover – available now– BACK in stock – 296 pages – $39.99 – Cat. No. 503HC – includes bonus material – available now.
• Rifts® Book of Magic Hardcover – available now – BACK in stock – 352 pages – $39.99 – Cat. No. 848HC – available now.
• Nightbane® RPG “Bonus” Edition Hardcover – available now – 304 pages – $39.99 – Cat. No. 730HC – 60 extra pages of bonus material – available now.
• Dead Reign® RPG (Zombie Apocalypse) Hardcover – available now – BACK in stock – 224 pages – $36.99 – Cat. No. 230HC – available now.
• Beyond the Supernatural™ RPG, 2nd Edition Hardcover – 224 pages – $36.99 – Cat. No. 700HC.
• Palladium Fantasy RPG®, 2nd Edition Hardcover – 336 pages – $39.99 – Cat. No. 450HC – Our second best selling new hardcover after the Rifts® 30th Anniversary edition.
• Heroes Unlimited™ RPG, 2nd Edition Hardcover – 352 pages – $39.99 – Cat. No. 500HC.
• Rifts® Ultimate Edition RPG Hardcover – 376 pages – $44.99 – Cat. No. 800HC – epic.
• Rifts® Ultimate Edition “Softcover” is a new format. RUE has only ever been available as a hardcover, and it still is, but it is now also available as a softcover – 376 pages – $34.99 – Cat. No. 800SE.
• Rifts® Game Master Guide Hardcover – 352 pages – $39.99 – Cat. No. 845HC.
• Rifts® Adventure Guide Hardcover – 192 pages – $36.99 – Cat. No. 849HC.

 

Palladium Books^® Check List of “Recent Releases” – all available now

• Creature Feature, a Beyond the Supernatural™ Sourcebook – 15 new creatures, rules clarifications, player and Game Master tips, adventure and more – 192 pages – $26.99 retail – Cat. No. 704 – available now.
• Rifts® Coalition Manhunters™ Sourcebook – 224 pages of Coalition data to blow your mind. 80+ new psionic abilities, 9 Manhunter psychic assassins, Psi-Ops thought police, Dog Boys, Kill Hounds, Coalition secrets, and more – 224 pages – Cat. No. 894.
• The Rifter® #85 Annual – Rifts®, Fantasy, and many RPG settings – Cat. No. 185 – Also available as a bookmarked PDF book on DriveThruRPG where it has made the Top 10 Best Sellers List.
• European Castles – 40+ real world castles from across Europe and their actual floor plans whenever available – for use with ANY game system – 48 pages – $10.99 – Cat. No. 410 – available now.
• Exotic Weapons – 100+ strange and exotic weapons from around the globe – for use with ANY game system – 48 pages – $10.99 – Cat. No. 409 – available now.
• The Compendium of Modern Weapons – 450+ real world weapons from around the globe – for use with ANY game system – 176 pages – Cat. No. 415.
• Defilers Fantasy Print – 10 x 8.5 inches – signed – Cat. No. PR834.
• Defilers Deluxe Fantasy Print – 17 x 11 inches – signed – Cat. No. PR835.
• Lopan™ (Fantasy) Raw Preview – Cat. No. 476-RAW.
• Land of the South Winds™ (Fantasy) Raw Preview – Cat. No. 477-RAW.
• Palladium 40th Anniversary Commemorative Print, signed – Cat. No. PR833.
• Rifts® “Explore the Megaverse®” Pen – Red & Gold, black ink – Cat. No. 2604.
• Palladium Books® “40 Years of Adventure” Pen – Black & Gold, black ink – Cat. No. 2605.
• 32 mm Rifts® miniature – CS Missile Launcher Dead Boy – kneeling with missile launcher – Cat. No. MI8049.
• 32 mm Rifts® miniature – Coalition Officer – dynamic – Cat. No. MI8050.
• 32 mm Rifts® miniature – Ley Line Walker – incredible detail – best ever! Cat. No. MI8051.
• 32 mm Rifts® miniature – Triax Cyborg with rail gun; think Red ‘Borg – powerful and fun – Cat. No. MI8052.
• 32 mm Rifts® miniatures – Chainsaw Glitter Boy & Pilot Set – both figures wield combat chainsaws plus a custom base. Truly stunning. Cat. No. MI8053.
• Property of the Coalition States T-shirt – Cat. No. 2528.
• Rifts® Splugorth Slaver T-shirt – Commemorating the Rifts® 30th Anniversary – Cat. No. 2606.
• Rifts® Red ‘Borg GAME MASTER T-shirt – Cat. No. 2607.
• Adventure Boldly Fantasy T-shirt – Cat. No. 2608.

 

NEW on DriveThruRPG.com – Free Sneak Preview of Creature Feature and much more.

FREE Creature Feature™ Preview provides you a glimpse of what you will find in this epic book. There also FREE Sneak Previews of Rifts® Coalition Manhunters, Northern Gun 1 & 2, Hell Followed, and select other titles. Those are just some of the 300+ Palladium RPG titles available as PDF books.

No other game company offers game worlds for so many different genres. Best of all, learn and play one Palladium RPG and you can play them all, because each uses the same basic core rules and combat. There are differences, but the fundamentals are the same. This also means you can bring characters, villains, monsters, powers, magic, weapons, gear, and adventure ideas from one setting into another or mash them together!

DriveThruRPG offers most of our 300+ Palladium RPG titles as PDF books, making it easy and inexpensive to try out one of our many games. Also check out the FREE Sneak Previews of Rifts® Coalition Manhunters, Northern Gun 1 & 2, Hell Followed, and select other titles.

 

Closing Thoughts

I think most of us have suffered loss or painful challenges over the last few crazy years. Loss may have been a friend or loved one, a job, a home, or any number of things. I understand, because we have suffered our share of losses and have faced many challenges, but please don’t despair. We aren’t. At Palladium Books, we are looking at the future with excitement.

Despite our losses – there have been several over the last three years, dear Julius Rosenstein being just the most recent – and despite continuing challenges, we are full of optimism and passion for our work. We have big plans for Palladium’s future. There are some days that Sean and I are practically giddy with excitement. We’re not leaving our future in the hands of Fate, either; we are taking bold, decisive action and making things happen! Stuff that should make you happy and breed excitement. We are working toward positive growth with a focus on spreading fun and joy.

We encourage you to do likewise. Try not to let the state of our economy, politics, and the world bring you down. There are always terrible things happening someplace. Our hearts go out to those of you clobbered by the recent winter storm that has buried poor Buffalo, New York, and other communities, and stranded thousands at airports. There is a lot of trouble and turmoil across the globe, but most of us here in the USA have it pretty darn good. We have our complaints, frustrations, and obstacles, but they are all things we can survive, push through and overcome. Remember that.

Please don’t lose your passion for gaming, creating, and life. Yes, life is hard, but it is also beautiful and filled with wonder. Don’t let yourself become overwhelmed by negative chatter and crap you can’t control. Focus on what you have control over. Focus on ways you can make a positive difference for yourself and those around you. It doesn’t matter if that difference is small, medium, or large. And remember, you matter! You are important. Take care of yourself, physically and emotionally. There was a time I had forgotten that, and my health, Palladium, and the people around me suffered for it. A few years ago, everything began to get better when I began to remember and accept that I was important, had value, and couldn’t let others steal my joy. It changed my whole outlook. It made me positive, proactive, and happier. That, in turn, made everyone around me feel better and more positive.

I was lucky, I had friends to remind me of who I am. That I’m important. I hope to be that friend reminding you if you need it, that you are important; more important than you may think. You’re important to me and everyone at Palladium Books, and that’s not nothing. You’re important to lots and lots of people in ways you may not realize. So please, when you are feeling down, do something nice for yourself. It doesn’t have to be anything big. Maybe it’s treating yourself to a bowl of ice cream or reading a good book or RPG. Maybe it’s playing a game with a few friends, rolling up a new character, working on your campaign, taking time to watch a movie or call a friend, or just hanging out with someone you love. There are a thousand things you can do to allow yourself to catch a breath and experience something joyful and comforting. Please do it.

Here’s one for you, be positive about Palladium Books and our future. I promise, if all goes well, we’ll be giving you a lot to be happy about throughout 2023. Be thankful for the people you love, the hobby you love, the pets you love and play with, and everything that you love and brings you joy. Joy is important, but finding and holding onto it can be tricky. Happiness is all too fleeting. So deliberately search for the things that bring you joy and do them, embrace them, engage in them regularly, and revel in them, even if they are momentary, silly, or flat out dumb. It’s about the people and the warm, joyful moments in your life that will give you respite and recharge your battery.

I’m smiling as I write these Closing Thoughts, because I’m thinking about all the things that make me happy. The many little things that bring me joy: Watching the birds, tossing peanuts out the kitchen window to feed the squirrels at home (there’s a million of them and they’re all characters), talking with Sean and other creators about writing and game design and plans for Palladium’s growth. Most things gaming are a joy for me too (playing, running, writing, daydreaming ideas, etc.), as are drawing, taking a walk, eating popcorn, enjoying my Mom’s poppy-seed cake made by my sweet Kathy, time spent with Kathy and friends even when we’re not doing anything special, talking to my daughter, having a job I love, our army of fans and the kind things you do and say; the list goes on and on. It is moments like this, as I write Closing Thoughts, that make me feel warm and fuzzy and happy. It’s a nice reminder that I have a darn good life and should feel happy about it. Do I wish I had more money, more time off, less work and hundreds of other things? Yes. But my life is good and I can feel that goodness and joy right here, right now. Part of that joy is you. I’m thinking of you and all the people that make my life so rich and delightful. You are a big part of that crunchy goodness, because you ARE important and special to me. To us. Thank you for being part of my beautiful world.

Stay positive, snag some last minute gaming deals and get in a little rest and fun over the weekend if you can. The New Year is going to be grand for Palladium, and I hope for all of us. Let’s all do our part to make it so. Peace.

– Kevin Siembieda, Publisher, Friend, & Surrogate Santa Claus

 

Surprise Package comments from fans like you

Every year there is a section where our Surprise Package customers can offer comments and suggestions with their order. We do so because we want to know what you think, and what you want, and we appreciate your suggestions and insights. The idea to do hardcover editions of core books came from fan comments in the Grab Bags.

Every year, in acknowledgment of our fans, and because they are fun to read, we offer a sampling of these comments in the Weekly Updates. Our heartfelt thanks to all of you who have stuck with Palladium through thick and thin and now these new strange times. Please use our games to find escape from the pandemic and other worries. Use them to bring a little joy, laughter, and adventure to the holiday season.

I want you to know that your comments and support mean the world to all of us. Everyone at Palladium enjoys reading your brief comments and they always brighten our day. Thank you for making us smile and feel useful. As always, I have tried to write a short response [in brackets] to each comment. Happy holidays.

 

P.N. in Portland, Oregon, writes (in part): Returning to Rifts® after many years away to start new sessions with friends.

[Welcome back, P.N., have good times exploring the Megaverse with your friends. – Kevin]

 

J.P. in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, writes: Thank you for doing this [Surprise Package]. I’m rebuilding my collection now that I’ve been playing for 30 years and have the money. 15 year old me is quite excited.

[You are welcome J.P., and 15 year old Kevin says you are gonna love your Surprise Package and all the cool stuff coming in 2023 and beyond. – Kevin]

 

D.M. in Lake Forest, California, writes: I’m happy to be back getting into the hobby with Palladium again. Rifts® was my true first RPG session as D&D never got off the ground in my area. I used to have a first printing of the original Rifts® RPG and wore it away to nothing. We used to play every Friday after school for several years. After seeing the picture schematics for the Glitter Boy for the first time, I was instantly hooked. Can’t wait to try to catch that feeling again! Thanks for this offer. It’s a great way to celebrate the holidays.

[I hope the Surprise Package helps you to recapture that old feeling of RPG fun again, D.M. Have fun with it and game on. – Kevin]

 

B.M.H.B. in Arizona City, Arizonia, writes: Love the Palladium system! It makes more sense to me than D&D. And I love the fact I’m not stuck in one setting/genre for a system I love. I can play any type of theme without trying to learn new rules. Thanks for such a great system and such information to really flesh out the worlds I visit.

[Thank you B.M.H.B., we think so too. lol. Enjoy your travels across the Megaverse®. – Kevin]

 

E.A. in Lacey, Washington, writes: The worlds created for Phase World have given our group 4 years of enjoyment with the same campaign. We have traveled to Rifts Earth several times, along with Century Station. Thank you for the worlds Palladium Books has created. For the last two years, during the fall, we play Nightbane® and Dead Reign®. Both are creepy, dangerous and WONDERFUL worlds to get lost in.

[It sounds like you and your gaming group are enjoying a lot of game time, E.A., that’s awesome. May all your adventures be fruitful as you continue to explore the Megaverse into the New Year. – Kevin]

 

R.D. in Phoenix, Arizona, writes: I love that you all are doing this [Surprise Package] every year. I had stepped away from gaming for a long time. When the pandemic hit, my family renewed their interest in various games, and an old high school friend moved nearby which doubled the interest in TTRPG. You helped me get my family into Heroes Unlimited and Palladium Fantasy last year. Now I want to expand their exposure to Beyond the Supernatural and other games of the Megaverse®. Thank you all for the love you have for the games and your fans. Happy holidays! May you find continued success. Cheers!

[Thank you for your kind words R.D. I hope you and your friends and family continue to the enjoy the Palladium Megaverse. Game on and happy holidays. – Kevin]

 

C.P. in Joplin, Missouri, writes: I remember playing Heroes Unlimited 30 years ago in high school. Recently, been getting the itch to find a group and bring that game back to the table.

[Scratch that itch C.P., I love playing Heroes Unlimited. – Kevin]

 

R.D. in Jermyn, Pennsylvania, writes: Is it really this time of year again?! Wow, that went fast! Congratulations on your new projects. I’m looking forward to the results of your successful Kickstarter! Looks awesome. I’m also sorry to hear of Mr. Rosenstein’s passing. I never got to meet him, but I know he will be missed by many. Despite that terrible news, I wish you all a Merry Christmas.

[Merry Christmas to you R.D. Yes, Julius is sorely missed, but he’s here with us in spirit along with Erick Wujcik, my Dad, and many others who are guiding us into the future. The fulfillment of the Titan Robotics Kickstarter is going to rock. And wait till you see what else is coming — good health and God-willing, 2023 should be exciting and fun. – Kevin]

 

P.M. in San Antonio, Texas, writes (in part): It’s been a few years since I ordered an X-Mas Surprise package, but I was always super-happy with them in the past … By the way I’m really sorry to hear about Julius Rosenstein. Palladium Books has been a part of my life since I was a kid in the 1990s, so it’s really heartbreaking to hear about a tragedy befallen on one of my favorite gaming companies. Despite the tragic news, I hope the Palladium family has a wonderful holiday season. Merry Christmas!

[Thanks P.M., the loss of Julius made the holidays bittersweet, but they were quite nice. Thank you. Happy New Year and game on. – Kevin]

 

I.X. in Rumford, Rhode Island, writes: I own them all. Keep doing what you’re doing. These Surprise Packages keep getting better and better. This is my second one this year, and I grabbed four last year. Great deal. So sorry about Julius. He’ll be missed.

[We aim to please, I.X., and yes, Julius will be missed, though I’m sure he’ll be keeping a watchful eye over us. – Kevin]

 

S.K. in Revere, Massachusetts, writes: Just starting out with Palladium Fantasy. Anything to help run a campaign. Thanks we love these bundles.

[Trust your gut and have fun, S.K., and you’ll you be fine. The game advice in the Rifts® Adventure Guide, Heroes Unlimited G.M. Guide, and various other books can be applied to any setting. Enjoy. – Kevin]

 

J.T. in Athens, Alabama, writes: I started playing Rifts® in high school. Fast forward a few years I played while I was in the Navy and fast forward [to today] I still play Rifts® with my Navy Buddies via discord and online. The game has brought us together time and time again and strengthened our friendships. For that you can’t put a price on. Palladium Books is hands down the best gaming system I have ever played. Thanks for the amazing worlds we have gotten to explore and keep them coming.

[You’ve got it, J.T., we’ll keep ‘em coming. And boy, oh boy, do we have some amazing worlds coming in the years ahead. – Kevin]

 

C.M. in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, writes: I loved your games growing up and recently got a blast of nostalgia listening to the Glitterbois podcast. I’m super-excited for the Christmas Package to read some of the things I was anticipating back in the 1990s and get a game going with friends.

[Thank you and enjoy, C.M. We appreciate the growing number of podcasts doing interviews with us and releasing material based on Palladium’s games. Keep those imaginations burning and spread the word about the Palladium Megaverse®! – Kevin]

 

A.K. in Sacramento, California, writes: Favorites, really they all are. You guys are my heroes in the gaming world. It’s a fun lil’ system. Make more content for Revised RECON®, more modern conflict stuff.

[Glad you enjoy our work, A.K. We don’t have any immediate plans for RECON, but who knows what the future holds? Hmm, okay, I guess we know, but we’re not telling. Happy New Year. – Kevin]

 

M.W. in Portland, Oregon, writes: If you’re asking for product ideas, I’d love to see a Lord Splynncryth plush doll. I’m told they sell them in the Splynn Dimensional Market right next to the Antique Weapons Dealer. Also some Arena of Champions Season Tickets. Hopefully the Gargoyles will have a better season this year. Oh, and where do I get a Megaversal Passport? The office wants to send me to Dyval next month to renegotiate some contracts.

[Um … gee, M.W. … uh, thanks for those questions and ideas. Good luck on your visits to Splynn and Dyval. And we always appreciate suggestions for new product. – Kevin]

 

T.G. in Jackson, Michigan, writes: Much love and all the best in 2023!

[The same to you T.G., and to everyone in the Palladium family. – Kevin]

 

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