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Palladium Books® – Weekly Update – January 4, 2024

Written by pb_addy on January 5, 2024. Posted in Weekly Updates.

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

By Kevin Siembieda and Sean Owen Roberson

“I began playing Rifts® in the early 1990s with a group of friends. Enjoyed it back then. We all lost touch and, fast forward 30 years to today, we all get back together to play our same characters in the same campaign, aged 30 years in the future.

“Thank you. Your games are proof that lifelong bonds over these games are stronger than time. Now that we are all a little wiser and have a little more pocket change, I’m gladly supporting Palladium and the future of gaming.

“Looking forward to 2024 and what you have in store for us.”

– A.P. in Nassau, New York

Happy New Year, everyone. I thought it would be nice to open the first Weekly Update of the new year with this lovely missive from the comment section of a Surprise Package.

I think it is incredible that the same players have reunited 30 years later to play their original characters aged 30 years. It’s a clever and fun idea. Kudos to this player group.

I also love that the bonds of friendship made in role-playing games can stand the test of time. Awesome.

A glimpse into what’s coming in 2024

As for what 2024 may have in store for Palladium fans, we are looking forward to seeing what it may bring as much as you. We have our plans and expectations, of course, but how much we can actually pull off is yet to be seen. We have high hopes for a nice amount of new product releases, starting with Yin-Sloth Expeditions, Rifts® Bestiary Volume 2, and Rifts® Antarctica – in addition to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Other Strangeness Redux editions and Kickstarter fulfilment.

We listen to you and know what you would like to see, and we know what we’d like to accomplish this year. Palladium’s recent policy of not discussing plans until they are rock solid and releases are ready to go to the printer, prevents me from going into great detail, but Yin-Sloth Expeditions, Rifts® Bestiary Volume 2, and Rifts® Antarctica are must releases in the first half of 2024. That’s in addition to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Other Strangeness Redux Kickstarter products later this year. We have a number of titles we hope to surprise you with, but no hints or announcements just yet. Most (all?) will be titles you have been looking forward to seeing released.

The excitement of the TMNT Kickstarter and the impending release of those products later this year, makes 2024 feel special and new, even magical. It feels like a fresh and exciting new beginning; which it is. As Sean and I keep saying, this is just the beginning of our future plans for Palladium Books. The success of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Other Strangeness Redux Kickstarter is a nice glimpse of what’s to come across the board. These are products we all know and love, but also new and expanded in ways that should thrill and delight. Products that harken to both the past and the future, which also hints at what you can expect from Palladium Books as we move forward.

I can tell you our immediate next step is to bring in our new warehouse/shipping person this March. Crystal left us at the end of September, so Alex, Wayne, and all of us have been filling in during the busy holiday season. Finding an Operations Manager to free me and Sean up to write and handle the big picture affairs is next. We have a short list of candidates we are considering and hope to bring that individual in as soon as possible. We’ve been meeting and talking with people in December. Fingers crossed! We have been getting some general help from my old friend Richard Cook and we are looking to secure much more of Matthew Clements’ time as a writer and editor.

The above are just a few of the goings-on behind the scenes as Sean and I work to create a rock solid foundation for Palladium’s future. Over the next year or two, we look forward to bringing on more staff and freelancers, as well as exploring other business opportunities, but TMNT and new book releases are front and foremost at the moment.

See my Closing Thoughts and Comments from Fans Like You sections for more hints and tidbits about things to come. And be advised there are only 11 days left to snag a 2023 Surprise Package. After that, you’ll have to wait till next Christmas. Our thanks to everyone who has placed orders of all kinds to end the year on a high note and start the new year off on the right foot.

**Time is running out – 11 days left to get a Palladium Surprise Package – offer ends January 15, 2024**

Is this a Christmas miracle? A mistake? Utter lunacy?

None of the above. (Well, maybe that last one.) It has become tradition that I extend the Christmas Surprise Package Offer through the end of December and into the New Year! Yes, this means you can still snag one or two if you act quickly. The sale now ends January 15, 2024, 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.

A Surprise Package is a nice way to start the New Year, and is a great gift for birthdays, anniversaries, graduation, and any gift-giving occasion. Or start the New Year with a stack of RPGs or sourcebooks you have been meaning to try, or the titles you need to fill holes in your collection, or replace battered well-loved books.

We extend the Surprise Package 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. It’s also 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?), so take advantage of this sale to gift the special gamer(s) in your life.

The extension is also for you Johnny Come-Latelies who were meaning to get one, but how time flies during the holidays. It’s also a way for those of you struggling through financial issues to carry some gaming fun into the New Year to stay busy and distracted through the winter months. So please, spread the word about the extended Surprise Package sale period, and travel the Megaverse® from the warmth and 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. It is 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. This all makes it the best deal in gaming – $100+ worth of books for $60 plus shipping – all books signed if you request autographs. Physical books and other product (art prints, miniatures, bookmarks, T-shirts, pens, notepads, mouse pads, mugs, and more) at PDF prices for ALL Palladium RPG settings. What a fun way to start the New Year and stock up for gaming all winter long.

No other game company in the world offers a deal like this! No one. The Surprise Package offer has been extended to January 15, 2023. It will not be extended further. Please spread the word and enjoy.

NEW on DriveThruRPG.com – Newly UPDATED Rifts^® Automated Character Sheet AND Creature Feature^™ sourcebook for Beyond the Supernatural^™ are now available

UPDATED Rifts® Automated Character Sheet now available. Three updates, in fact. 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. Note: If you already purchased this item, you can download the updated version for free. Enjoy.

NEW! Creature Feature™ PDF book on DriveThruRPG.com – due to popular request, this epic Beyond the Supernatural(BTS) sourcebook is now available on DriveThru for your digital enjoyment.

Creature Feature is for players and Game Masters alike and a fun read for anyone.

15 detailed and expansive supernatural horrors unlike any you see in most other horror games.
Creature encounter tables.
Tips on making (and playing) better creatures.
Rules clarifications (lots of them).
Player and G.M. tips.
BTS world information.
One full adventure and numerous adventure hooks.
Dynamic art by Steven Cummings, Phil Stone, and Siembieda.

Also available on DriveThru: The 1st and 2nd Edition Beyond the Supernatural RPG, and Boxed Nightmares sourcebook; not to mention Dead Reign® (zombies) and Nightbane® (Urban Fantasy/superhero horror). All these books, including BTS 2nd Edition (softcover and hardcover), BTS RPG 1st Edition hardcover, and the Boxed Nightmares™ (1st edition rules) are available as physical books from PalladiumBooks.com offering a Megaverse® of adventure.

NEW! FREE Nightbane® RPG digital Sneak Preview on DriveThruRPG.com – Have you been wondering what the buzz is all about for Nightbane® and Urban Fantasy? Well, now you can see for yourself with this fun Preview of the core rule book. There are also free Sneak Previews of Creature Feature™, Dead Reign®, BTS, and numerous Rifts® books and other titles, including Rifts® Manhunters™, Titan Robotics™, Northern Gun™ One and Two, Lemuria, and more.

300+ RPG titles from Palladium 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!

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 – Urban Fantasy. 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.

Closing Thoughts – Welcome to the Megaverse^®

And that includes those of you who have never left. Welcome all! New and returning role-players, and stalwart supporters who have been with Palladium Books for years, even decades. We love having you in our gaming universe and extended family.

Over the past five years Palladium has seen a steadily increasing number of new and returning gamers to the Palladium Megaverse. That number made a steep rise during the pandemic years and it took a meteoric leap in 2023, thanks in part to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Other Strangeness Redux Kickstarter and the many video interviews Sean and I made for it. We know this because many of you have told us so, especially the viewing audiences of Legion of Myth and the Glitterbois YouTube channels. A lot of you have also told us how much you enjoy seeing the dynamics between me and Sean, and our passion for Palladium Books and our many game worlds.

Sean and I intend to do an increasing number of interviews on these channels and others, including Palladium’s own YouTube channel. We love interacting with our fellow gamers and talking about role-playing games and the creative process, so if you want us on your channel, all you need to do is reach out to us and we’ll try to squeeze you into our crazy schedule.

The next five years should be exciting for new and long-time fans alike. We intend to expand upon your favorite existing world settings, release titles you’ve been waiting for, and maybe even add a new world or genre or two. We can’t get into the specifics right now, but you’ll see where we’re heading soon enough. Yin-Sloth Expeditions, Rifts® Bestiary Volume 2, and Rifts® Antarctica are at the top of our release list, along with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Other Strangeness Redux editions and Kickstarter exclusives, but there is so much more in the works. More is yet to come.

Final Days of the Surprise Package. Reminder, the next 11 days are all that’s left to order your 2023 Surprise Package – offer ends January 15 and will not be extended further. We’re glad so many of you are enjoying this offer. We are pleased with the number of first time participants and returning gamers joining the army of regular purchasers. It is a great deal and a surprise because you don’t know which of the books or items we will be selecting to send you from your list of 12-15 items per Surprise Package. This is a great way to start the new year with reading material, fodder for new campaigns, and lighting up your imagination. They also make great January and February birthday and anniversary presents (Valentine’s Day) for the gamers in your life; or just a nice treat for yourself. Enjoy them before the offer ends and you have to wait till next Christmas season to snag yourself one or a few.

– Kevin Siembieda, Game Designer, Friend and Surrogate Santa (for just a little longer)

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 that because we want to know what you think, and what you want, and we appreciate your suggestions and insights. In fact, 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 your day-to-day grind and 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, especially me and Sean, and they always brighten our day. Thank you for making us smile and feel valued. As always, I have tried to write a short response [in brackets] to each comment. Happy holidays.

S.P. in Cantley, Quebec, Canada, writes: Keep up the great work. The world needs more of playing together, imagination, and fun. Thank you very much!

[It is our honor and privilege to do so, S.P., game on. – Kevin]

T.F. in Ocala, Florida, writes (in part): Palladium is like Pokemon. I gotta have them all.

[I can’t argue with that T.F., and good luck with your YouTube plans. They sound good to me. – Kevin]

M.J. in California, Maryland, writes: I just found out [about the Surprise Package] and I love that I can support it.

[Hey M.J., we appreciate your support. Please provide a bigger list next time so we can provide more of what you might want. Enjoy and game on! – Kevin]

K.S. in West Fargo, North Dakota, writes: Thank you guys. Love me some Palladium. I’ve grabbed all the core rules for the game lines. Now I’m just building out the settings and my collection.

[The Surprise Package is a great way to do that, K.S., enjoy. – Kevin]

R.D. in Redmond, Washington, writes: I’m biased, but I would love to see more Heroes Unlimited content and I enjoy The Rifter®.

[Hmm, let me see what we can do about your Heroes Unlimited request, R.D., and you can count on more issues of The Rifter®. – Kevin]

C.J. in Ojai, California, writes: Shout out to Legion of Myth for getting me to see just how far this rabbit hole goes and thank you guys for all your hard work on these fantastic books.

[We and they appreciate it, C.J., welcome down this magical rabbit hole. – Kevin]

D.F. in Acworth, Georgia, writes: Favorites are Rifts® and After the Bomb®. I greatly appreciate you doing the Surprise Package every year. I’m looking forward to introducing a new group to Palladium in the New Year.

[Thank you, D.F., for spreading the word about Palladium’s games. Keep that imagination burning bright. – Kevin]

L.R. in Burley, Idaho, writes: Just getting into the games, but loving everything so far!

[Well, L.R., it looks like you got into several fun settings with Dead Reign®, Nightbane®, and Heroes Unlimited, so game on and keep your imagination burning bright. – Kevin]

N.C. in Clarkson, Washington, writes (in part): Extending your Christmas Surprise Package sale beyond Christmas is genius. All my money was spent on Christmas presents and the TMNT Kickstarter. However, with it going past Christmas, I got some Christmas money and I can order one, so I’m very happy… Thank you guys. I hope it is a great New Year for you.

[This is exactly why we extend the Surprise Package offer till after Christmas, N.C., there are a lot of people in your situation, and those extra few weeks allow good folks to snag a package for themselves. Thank you for supporting the TMNT & Other Strangeness Kickstarter. You will love the books and other products. – Kevin]

D.J. in Layton, Utah, writes: This is my third Surprise Package ordered this year! I am planning a long-running campaign for a fantasy-themed game that will be run after I finish the After the Bomb® campaign we are starting next month.

[Both campaigns sound fun, D.J., good luck. – Kevin]

A.S. in Brooklyn, New York, writes: I love the autographs. I use the notepad and I wear the classic Rifts hat all the time. Always look forward to my Surprise Package every year.

[Continue to enjoy, A.S., and now you have a new shirt to add to your collection. Game on. – Kevin]

G.B. in Forest Lake, Queensland, Australia, writes: I used to be an avid player back in the 90s. I remember first seeing ads for Palladium products in Dragon Magazine and became hooked. Congratulations on still going strong. Your material has always been so captivating.

[Thank you G.B., we try to make every book fun and compelling. Yeah, I enjoyed doing those Dragon Magazine ads and working with Mary Parkinson in the TSR advertising department. What a great resource it was. Fond memories. – Kevin]

M.H. in Crystal Lake, Illinois, writes: Games, tastes, and the world all change over the years. Through it all, I know Palladium will be there putting out awesome games about heroes and their adventures!

[Count on it, M.H., count on it! Thanks for your years of positivity and support. – Kevin]

S.C. in Gooderham, Ontario, Canada, writes (in part): Palladium has always been with me through high school, university, and temporary moves from one home to another. They have even been there for the loss of one of my friends … I just wanted to say thank you for creating something that has helped shape and determine who I have become. Cheers and many more years of RPGs.

[You’re welcome, S.C., but I think you give us too much credit and not enough to yourself. Life can be crazy and difficult at times and I’m thrilled that our humble creations helped you through them and brought you pleasure and fun in times good and bad. Please keep your wonderful imagination and kind heart burning with passion and kindness. Happy New Year. – Kevin]

E.D. in Rochester, New York, writes: Saw Sean on the Legion of Myth Veterans Day charity stream and it reminded me about the Surprise Package deal … I have also enjoyed the streams when Sean and Kevin come to chat.

[Thanks, E.D., we enjoy chatting with the guys and their many Palladium gaming fans like you. In fact, we expect to do many more with them and other YouTube programs and podcasts. We did several different chats for the TMNT Kickstarter and hope to keep that streak going. All the showrunners have to do is reach out to us blabbermouths and we’re probably there. Our apologies for those we were unable to get back to during the Kickstarter, but we were so busy. Try us again. Thanks! – Kevin]

G.G. in Meridian, Mississippi, writes (in part): Favorites: Heroes Unlimited and Rifts. I am ordering this as a collective gift for myself, and my parents since we all play …

[That’s awesome, G.G. I know many families that game together and it always makes me smile. I tried to make your Surprise Package a little extra special. Enjoy. – Kevin]

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Palladium Books® – Weekly Update – December 29, 2023

Written by pb_addy on December 29, 2023. Posted in Weekly Updates.

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

By Kevin Siembieda and Sean Owen Roberson

Holy Moley, the New Year is only a few days away. This year has flown by for us, and our heads are deep into plans for 2024. We hope you enjoy another long weekend while we slave away doing inventory. Please party wisely, drive safely, and keep those imaginations burning bright into the New Year!

The BIG news is the Christmas Surprise Package offer is Extended till January 15, 2024. See details below and enjoy.

Much like with Christmas, I try to avoid a lot of promotion and sales hype in this Weekly Update, so we present a few key items and a whole bunch of fun, fan comments we’ve received via the Christmas Surprise Packages. Enjoy and Happy New Year!

Palladium’s Christmas Surprise Package Offer Extended till January 15, 2024

Is this a Christmas miracle? A mistake? Utter lunacy?

What is a Christmas Surprise Package?

NEW on DriveThruRPG.com – Newly UPDATED Rifts^® Automated Character Sheet AND Creature Feature^™ sourcebook for Beyond the Supernatural^™ are now available

NEW! Creature Feature™ PDF book on DriveThruRPG.com – due to popular request, this epic Beyond the Supernatural(BTS) sourcebook is now available on DriveThru for your digital enjoyment.

Creature Feature is for players and Game Masters alike and a fun read for anyone.

15 detailed and expansive supernatural horrors unlike any you see in most other horror games.
Creature encounter tables.
Tips on making (and playing) better creatures.
Rules clarifications (lots of them).
Player and G.M. tips.
BTS world information.
One full adventure and numerous adventure hooks.
Dynamic art by Steven Cummings, Phil Stone, and Siembieda.

300+ RPG titles from Palladium Books

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 – Urban Fantasy. 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.

Closing Thoughts – Happy New Year!

We appreciate the optimism and excitement you are sending our way for the New Year. We’re excited too. If all goes well, 2024 should be incredible and sprinkled with new releases – many of which you’ve been patiently waiting for. In addition to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Other Strangeness products (all continue to move forward), Yin-Sloth Expeditions, Rifts® Bestiary Volume 2, and Rifts® Antarctica are all at the top of our list. I will get into more of our plans for 2024 in the next Weekly Update. Right now we have our hands full with piles of Surprise Package orders pouring in before that special offer ends January 15, 2024, and year end business stuff, including inventory.

In fact, today has been a long day with many hours ahead of us, so I’m going to wish you a fun New Year’s weekend. Don’t party too hardy, be safe and stay positive about Palladium Books and life in general. Appreciate all you have and watch each other’s backs. Oh, and enjoy the Fan Comments below.

From all of us to all of you, thank you for your support and Happy New Year. May it be filled with good health, prosperity and joy all year long.

– Kevin Siembieda, Game Designer, Friend and Surrogate Santa

Surprise Package comments from fans like you

S.P. in Eugene, Oregon, writes: Love these Surprise Packages and your guys’ work. Have been a great fan of yours for over 20 years. Please keep up the good work.

[We will, S.P., I promise. We have so many great ideas and surprises for new books coming, but first, many of the ones you’ve all been waiting for. Thank you for your two-plus decades of support. Happy New Year, may it be a great one for us all. – Kevin]

J.H. in Mankato, Minnesota, writes: For half of my life you have given me cues and a safe space to explore what my imagination could create. Thank you for it all.

[Wow, J.H., thank you for that incredible compliment. It has been our pleasure. Keep that imagination burning bright, my friend, because there are no limits to what you can imagine. Game on and happy New Year. – Kevin]

K.M. in Fort Wayne, Indiana, writes: From the Viking at Gen Con, nice talking to Kevin and Sean. You have too many books, lol.

[Nice talking with you K.M., and I must correct you, we don’t have too many books, we have too many books that you want, lol. Game on! – Kevin]

C.S. in Snohomish, Washington, writes: Currently game mastering a Chaos Earth® game and working on a custom Rifts/TMNT setting. I love you guys. I started playing Amber Diceless and TMNT & Other Strangeness in the Boy Scouts, when the games were released in the 1990s. You can play Amber in the woods while hiking on the trail. Haha.

[That sounds very fun, C.S. We agree that TMNT/After the Bomb RPG are perfect for creating D-Bees, mutants, and aliens for the Rifts® and Phase World® settings. Smart. Amber Diceless is another brilliant game from the mind of the late, great, Erick Wujcik; a true game design genius. – Kevin]

M.J. in Charleston, South Carolina, writes (in part): Bought my first Grab Bag a few weeks ago after the successful TMNT & Other Strangeness Kickstarter. (CONGRATS!) I had no idea what to expect. Not only did you exceed expectations, but I am now ordering another! Palladium Books were my first PnP experiences and I am happy to be able to introduce them to my own kids for some exciting adventures. Thank you all.

[We always try to exceed expectations, M.J., glad we succeeded with your experience. I hope you enjoy this second one just as much. I love hearing about gamers introducing RPG fun to a new generation. Game on! – Kevin]

R.S. in Groton, Connecticut, writes: Started back in high school playing Palladium Fantasy as my first role-playing game, been hooked ever since. During Covid I got my kid to start playing and it got us through some tough times. Even have given some books to my kid so he could start playing with his friends. Glad you are all still at it.

[We love hearing about a new generation of gamers discovering our RPG worlds, R.S., good work. Glad you all made it through the Covid tough times. Hang tough and game on! May this new year be a good one for us all. – Kevin]

G.L.C. in Post Falls, Idaho, writes: I’m a huge Rifts® nerd! We’re getting into After the Bomb® and TMNT from the Kickstarter. I’ve really enjoyed listening to the interviews you’ve done around the Kickstarter. Keep up the awesome work.

[Thank you, G.L.C., for the kind words and support. We’ve enjoyed doing the interviews and plan on doing many more in the New Year on many subjects. Happy holidays and may the New Year be good to you and yours. – Kevin]

T.W. in Milnor, North Dakota, writes: Hello again, Palladium Staff. I’m ordering [a Surprise Package] for the 5th year in a row. This year I’m just trying to gather some books my girlfriend would enjoy a lot; which considering we have many of the Rifts® books, would be Palladium Fantasy this time. Thank you for everything you do!

[Sounds like a plan, T.W., I think you’ll both enjoy the Palladium Fantasy setting. Happy New Year and game on! – Kevin]

K.O. in Framington, Oregon, writes: Favorites: Nightbane®, Rifts®, of course, and Dead Reign® is growing on me. The more I dig into Palladium Fantasy RPG, the more intrigued I get. [Palladium Books] is the best company in gaming, with the most love for their fans. You guys are amazing! Here’s to another 42 years of Palladium awesomeness!

[Gosh, K.O., you are very kind. Dead Reign® is a great introductory RPG for new players as well as having legs as a campaign game. That love for the fans goes both ways, as is clear from your note – which is what makes all of our fans part of our extended family. Rest assured we are working now to make sure the next 42 years of products continue to inspire and blow the minds of gamers worldwide. Game on! – Kevin]

A.L. in Silver Creek, Georgia, writes: A gift for my uncle who has been playing for 30 years.

[I love it, A.L., we hope your uncle enjoyed the gifts. – Kevin]

R.D. in Bryan, Texas, writes: It has been awesome to revisit the Rifts® world of my teenage years with my gaming group. We are having a blast with the setting so far.

[Sounds like good times, R.D. There’s nothing better than gaming with friends and revisiting favorite settings. Game on! – Kevin]

B.C. in Pahrump, Nevada, writes: Favorites: Rifts® and Dead Reign®. Keep making great games. Your concepts and artwork are top notch. Thanks again for all you guys do.

[You are very welcome, B.C., glad you enjoy them so much. – Kevin]

E.L. in North Arlington, New Jersey, writes (in part): I love your hardcover books best. My copy of After the Bomb® feels super-premium and it’s a hardcover with bonus content that really sells it for me. Thank you for keeping these gems alive … and for bringing back TMNT and Other Strangeness. We have gladly kicked it and I can’t wait to get my hands on the redux books.

[You are not alone, E.L., many people love the hardcover editions. Thanks for backing the Kickstarter, you will love these books. Game on. – Kevin]

T.S. in Ann Arbor, Michigan, writes: I know nothing about Palladium’s games, but was dared to buy a Surprise Package by my stupid online friends. Send me the wildest things in your warehouse. Just send me something weird: Got dinosaurs? Or evil sexy cyborgs? Something with robots? I’m game for whatever. I like miniatures. Have fun with this one. Make me regret it.

[Hey T.S., we’re a little out of the loop because we don’t know the context of the dare by your online buddies, but I hope you enjoyed what we sent you. You see, Palladium’s games cover most genres and we have everything you listed. Yes, we have dinosaurs in Dinosaur Swamp, Adventures in Dinosaur Swamp, and Rifts® New West, among other titles. And though I didn’t send it, we also have evil, sexy cyborgs in Rifts® Mindwerks (the Angel of Death and Angel of Vengeance, but they ain’t no angels), because I thought you might prefer the big robots in Northern Gun One. That chainsaw wielding miniature is a Glitter Boy and a fan favorite. Palladium’s many games also offer vampires, demons, a vast array of mages and magic, Cosmo-Knights, Cyber-Knights, dragons, cyborgs, deities, zombies, superheroes, ninjas, mutant animals, and a whole lot more. We are here in Westland, Michigan if you ever want to drop by and see all we have to offer. Let us know who (you or your friends) regretted this dare and what you thought. – Kevin]

B.P. in Las Vegas, Nevada, writes: I know that The Disavowed is still on pre-order and may or may not be released, but I was hoping for some type of sneak peek of what’s going to be in it. I personally love the Vanguard and I am really excited about this book.

[Hey B.P., the Rifts® Disavowed and CS Arsenal sourcebooks are both very much on my mind and will come out at some point in the future (and the Vanguard will be part of Arsenal). However, it is our policy to no longer discuss the content of books in progress or their potential release date. I hope you understand. – Kevin]

F.B. in Prince George, B.C., Canada, writes (in part): I’d like to congratulate everyone on the success and delivery of Titan Robotics. It is a great product. And secondly, the resounding success of the TMNT and Other Strangeness Kickstarter. It was overwhelming to see the number of people speaking up about how the game had affected them and their introduction to the Turtles or RPGs. I’m very excited to add the special release to my collection. Given the amazing work done over the last year, it seems there is a new zeal in the company and the Fans can see it. Merry Christmas to all of you and wishing you a wonderful year to come.

[Thank you, F.B., for your kind words and optimism. It was beautiful to learn how much the TMNT RPG meant to so many people. We are pumped up about 2024 and Palladium’s future. There is indeed a new zeal and momentum at Palladium Books, and we’re glad you and others can see it. Thanks for being along for the ride. This is just the beginning. – Kevin]

W.W. in Fort Wright, Kentucky, writes (in part): Hi. I used to play all of your games back in the day, but sadly, haven’t played any table top games in a long time. I lost most of my RPG books back in a fire and never really picked back up any table top games. But when I saw your TMNT Kickstarter, I had to join! Just thinking about playing TMNT again brings back a lot of memories and I’m really excited to start rolling dice again. I remember that you guys also made a game called After the Bomb®, so please load me up on After the Bomb® books … This is my first time doing a Christmas Surprise Package, so I’m excited to see what I get.

I missed out on being able to buy dice and the TMNT miniatures from the Kickstarter. Since I’m in the Kickstarter is there a way for me to buy them or will you be selling them ad hoc.

[Welcome back, W.W., I hope you enjoyed the Surprise Package and that the After the Bomb® and Palladium Fantasy RPG® holds you over until the TMNT Kickstarter items ship later in 2024. As a Kickstarter Backer, W.W., you can upgrade your pledge AND/or buy add-ons, like the dice and minis, during the Backerkit pledge management phase, so you can get all the Kickstarter items your heart desires. Moreover, some basic product, like the hardcover editions with the Williams/Majestic color covers, the Black, White, and Red edition hardcovers, Game Screen and Mutagen Green dice, will all be made available to the stores and customers AFTER the Kickstarter Backers’ products have shipped. – Kevin]

W.H. in Jacksonville, Alabama, writes: A buddy recently reminded me about the Palladium Megaverse® and I just want to say thank you all for what you do and for making our holidays and game that much more exciting and fun! God Bless each and every one of you!

[Aww, thank you so much, W.H. Happy New Year to you and yours. May it be a grand one for us all. – Kevin]

B.F. in Annadale, Virginia, writes: Keep up the fantastic work and have a wonderful new year.

[Thank you, B.F., you as well. – Kevin]

© 2023 Palladium Books Inc. All Rights Reserved. Palladium Books®, Rifts®, The Rifter®, RECON®, Dead Reign®, Chaos Earth®, The Mechanoids®, Megaverse®, Nightbane®, Powers Unlimited®, Splicers®, Heroes Unlimited, Ninjas & Superspies, After the Bomb®, and all related titles, names and slogans are trademarks of Palladium Books.

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Palladium Books® – Weekly Update – December 22, 2023

Written by pb_addy on December 22, 2023. Posted in Weekly Updates.

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

By Kevin Siembieda and Sean Owen Roberson

Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all of you. Regardless of your faith and traditions, we hope you find moments of peace, joy, and fellowship with friends and family this weekend.

It has been a wild and often thrilling and joyful year for all of us at Palladium Books, culminating in an incredibly hectic and exhausting Christmas season, but one full of love, joy, and hope. That’s pretty awesome, and you have been a big part of that.

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Other Strangeness Kickstarter is just the start of big things coming from Palladium Books. There is so much that has been going on behind the scenes. I’ll talk about some of those things in an upcoming New Year Update, but I like to keep these Christmas Weekly Updates simple and fun. That means announcing that the Surprise Package offer is extended till January 15, 2024 – see details below – and presenting you with a boatload of fun and warm Christmas Surprise Package comments from fans like you. Enjoy and happy holidays.

Palladium’s Christmas Surprise Package Offer Extended

Is this a Christmas miracle? A mistake? Utter lunacy?

What is a Christmas Surprise Package?

NEW on DriveThruRPG.com – Newly UPDATED Rifts^® Automated Character Sheet AND Creature Feature^™ sourcebook for Beyond the Supernatural^™ are now available

NEW! Creature Feature™ PDF book on DriveThruRPG.com – due to popular request, this epic Beyond the Supernatural(BTS) sourcebook is now available on DriveThru for your digital enjoyment.

Creature Feature is for players and Game Masters alike and a fun read for anyone.

15 detailed and expansive supernatural horrors unlike any you see in most other horror games.
Creature encounter tables.
Tips on making (and playing) better creatures.
Rules clarifications (lots of them).
Player and G.M. tips.
BTS world information.
One full adventure and numerous adventure hooks.
Dynamic art by Steven Cummings, Phil Stone, and Siembieda.

300+ RPG titles from Palladium Books

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 – Urban Fantasy. 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.

Closing Thoughts – Stay Warm and Feel the Love

Enjoy the holiday season. Stay positive, reach out to friends and loved ones, and spread the love. Even if times are tough, please hold onto hope and all the little things that make life worth living: a beautiful sunset, a rainbow, birds singing, children laughing, loved ones, friends, a stupid typo in one of our books, heck, even a Surprise Package – they make us happy when we select, pull, and pack ‘em knowing they are going to bring joy to so many gamers. Know that we are thinking of you and wishing you well today and always.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all the maniacs at Palladium Books

– Kevin Siembieda, Game Designer, Friend and Surrogate Santa

Surprise Package comments from fans like you

V.C. in Westlake, Ohio, writes: This is my first time purchasing a Palladium Christmas Surprise Package.

[Welcome V.C., we made your first Surprise Package extra special, so it will not be your last. In fact, as has become tradition, we have extended the Christmas Surprise Package offer till January 15, 2024. Ho, ho, ho, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! – Kevin]

A.C. in Sacramento, California, writes: Thank you for all of your extraordinary work over the years. My son Grayson loves Rifts®.

[Our pleasure, A.C. We love making worlds of wonder and adventure to share with you all. Always happy to hear about a new generation discovering our work. Game on. – Kevin]

A.N. in Muncie, Indiana, writes: I am really happy with previous X-Mas Surprise Package. Coming back for more.

[I guess you were really happy, because you have kept coming back for more. Congratulations, you now hold the record at 24 Surprise Packages in a single season. Hey, if you have the financial resources it’s a smart way to build your collection fast and on the cheap. Enjoy and game on. – Kevin]

A.S. in Colorado Springs, Colorado, writes: Rifts®, and really all your games, expanded my concepts of roleplaying games and stretched the limits of my imagination. Palladium truly has such a unique position in the industry and rare appreciation of the hobby and fans. Love everything y’all do. Thanks Kevin, Sean, and the whole crew. Here’s hoping for a second Palladium renaissance since I wasn’t around for the first! Congratulations on TMNT and all the recent momentum.

[I love hearing all of this, A.S. First, I’m thrilled that our books and worlds and ideas stimulate others to stretch their imaginations and be creative. Second, we do truly appreciate our fans; they’re the best and nicest in the world. Third, buckle up, because Palladium’s second renaissance is exactly what Sean and I are working toward! Keep your imagination burning bright. – Kevin]

R.L. in Mobile, Alabama, writes (in part): Grab Bag #3 … Mr. Siembieda, thank you for sharing these worlds that you have created with us. Your imagination has helped fuel many stories at my table. And thanks to everyone who has contributed to making these worlds a reality … Love your products … looking forward to seeing what’s coming in the future. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

[Happy holidays, R.L., thank you for your kind words. As we rebuild and reorganize Palladium Books for the future, you’ll continue to see positive improvements, more product releases, and the books everyone has been waiting for (and more). – Kevin]

K.H. in Dacula, Georgia, writes (in part): Congrats on the massive success of the TMNT campaign. Hope it results in you guys being able to hire more full-time talent to get through your projects.

[That’s part of the plan, K.H., good stuff is coming. – Kevin]

J.R. in Fort Collins, Colorado, writes: You guys rock. Thank you for years of inspiration. On a bus ride to middle school, many years ago, a friend showed me TMNT. Now, in my corner of the Megaverse, portions of the After the Bomb® world have Dimensionally Shifted into Rifts North America. My player characters are an underground railroad helping mutant animals and D-Bees get out of war zones and Coalition Territories, and into relatively safe spots. Of course, the City of Filly, D-Shifting into Shemarrian territory does not sit well with ARCHIE. Happy Holidays to all of you, and thanks!

[Sean and I like what you’ve done with your blending of the two settings. Keep your imagination burning bright and happy holidays. – Kevin]

R.V. in Petrolia, Ontario, Canada, writes (in part): Thank you for the many years of roleplaying goodness. Keep that inspiring imagination growing. I’m looking forward to your many new releases. I cannot wait to explore more of the many worlds that evolve out of that. Have a great Christmas and to all of you and the staff, best wishes from Canada.

[Thank you, R.V. for your kind words and humbling praise. We can’t wait to give you a ton of new books for Rifts, Palladium Fantasy, Beyond the Supernatural and … well, everything. We have so many ideas for exciting new releases. – Kevin]

L.M. in Christchurch, New Zealand, writes (in part): I’m falling in love with the Rifts® setting. Completely new to Palladium and I’ve been trying to learn how to play and run Rifts … Glitter Boys are F$#@ing cool. I’ve actually used them as inspiration for a mech design in a lancer campaign I’m in …

[Welcome to the Megaverse®, L.M., where you are limited only by your imagination. Be patient with yourself and have fun with the rules and setting. – Kevin]

M.B. in Godollo, Hungary, writes: Dear Kevin and Everyone at Palladium. I’ve been playing Rifts® for 28 years now. As I’m preparing an epic dimension-hopping campaign for my RPG group (who haven’t played Rifts yet, but I’m sure they’ll like it), I’m reading more and more sourcebooks for this super-genius game, and I’m getting hooked all over again! So it’s time to get all those supplements I want for my Rifts library, as there are so much great material.

As someone writing to you from Hungary, I’m always surprised to see so many people who know Rifts®, and others who play/played it. It might be a new Golden Era beginning here, who knows? I wish good health and creative energies for the coming years, and I hope we will see Palladium Books getting where it wants to be.

[Thank you, M.B., for the high praise, kind words, and well wishes. A new Golden Era for Rifts® in Hungary, eh? Cool. I will need to figure out a way to make Rifts® Hungary truly special if we cover it in the future. Take care and game on. – Kevin]

J.F. in Charlotte, Michigan, writes (in part): Mark Oberle introduced me to Rifts® this year at Gen Con. It was awesome and I am so grateful to him for doing that. Kevin, if you happen to read this: I am so very grateful to you and everyone at Palladium for creating and maintaining this wonderful universe for all these years. Please keep the amazing content coming!

[That Mark Oberle is a great guy and a talented author. Glad you enjoy Rifts® so much J.F., you can count on a whole lot of new content coming your way in the years ahead. If you ever find yourself near Westland, Michigan, you’ll need to swing by the office for a tour. Merry Christmas. – Kevin]

R.W. in Sterling, Virginia, writes: Thanks so much for staying true to the hobby! I always prefer physical media over virtual. I grew up loving D&D and Rifts®, and been gaming with my current group for several years now. Keep it old school and happy holidays to you all!

[Change happens, R.W., but we will always be true to our roots and the types of games we love. Happy holidays to you and yours. – Kevin]

D.S.J. in Manitou Beach, Michigan, writes: I love Palladium Fantasy. It was the first tabletop game I ever played when I was 13, and have been hooked ever since. Still my favorite game.

[That’s very cool, D.S.J., I love the Fantasy game too and it’s my go-to game to run. I think you’ll like the Nightbane® RPG too. – Kevin]

B.M. in Danville, Kentucky, writes (in part): Started with Palladium in the 1980s. Love the system and really enjoyed the first Fantasy RPG that I bought. Thanks very much to all of you for years of entertainment.

[I’m digging the love for the Palladium Fantasy RPG, B.M. It and Heroes Unlimited are usually battling it out for our second and third best selling game lines. Game on. – Kevin]

K.U. in Denton, Texas, writes: Merry Christmas and happy New Year to all at Palladium Books! We love you and are wishing nothing but the best in 2024 and beyond. Remain steadfast and thank you, thank you, thank you for all that you do. P.S. Get well soon, Wayne.

[We will remain steadfast in creating outstanding games and sourcebooks, K.U., we promise. Wayne is undergoing physical therapy for his banged up leg, and doing much better hobbling around on crutches at the Palladium office and warehouse for a few weeks now. However, the poor guy undergoes knee surgery in February, and will have to go through rehab therapy a second time. Merry Christmas and happy New Year to you and yours, K.U., and to all our fans, friends, and family members. – Kevin]

R.V. in Petrolia, Ontario, Canada, writes (in part): Merry Ho Ho and a happy New Year. Let’s hope Santa brings us all good roleplaying gear. May Jack Frost and Old Man Winter be kept at bay while we stay by the fire and enjoy some game play …

[Sounds like a merry ol’ plan, R.V. Merry Christmas and happy New Year. – Kevin]

N.C. in Green Island, New York, writes: I just want you all to know that I always look forward to the Surprise Package every year and how much hard work you all put into it. I wish you all a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

[Thank you N.C., it’s nice to know we are appreciated, because the Surprise Packages are a ton of work and dominate most of our time from Black Friday till Christmas Eve. Ah, but it is worth it to make so many gamers happy. Merry Christmas and happy New Year to you, your family, and your gaming pals, N.C. – Kevin]

E.A. in Lacey, Washington, writes (in part): Rifts® has been my go to since 1991. Recently, our group decided to run a Heroes Unlimited adventure. It has been a fun two months for that, almost 5 years since I ran that genre. Nightbane®, oohhh that is fun … every time we play in this world! And I LOVE how Ninjas & Superspies with Mystic China fits so comfortably with EVERY Palladium Books game. Yay for the return of TMNT & Other Strangeness! Kevin, Sean and everyone else at Palladium Books, you each bring us wonderful stories and great art, thank you … I have run games in the field while in the Service, in college, and at so many malls to show the amazing depth of your games. Cheers to the future, and all that each of you touch, imagine, create, and share.

[Thank you E.A. for your kind words and high praise. We love what we do and pour our hearts and souls into every book. I’m glad it shows in our depth of story, characters, world building and fun factor. We are over the moon that our books have brought you and your players so much joy, and we appreciate your many years of support. Keep your imagination burning bright and we’ll do the same. Happy Holidays. – Kevin]

R.L. in Mobile, Alabama, writes: Thanks for all you do and for this fantastic Christmas Grab Bag; I always enjoy opening them. Hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

[Thank you, R.L., we are delighted you always enjoy the Grab Bags, and we hope your Christmas and the New Year is filled with joy and happiness. – Kevin]

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Palladium Books® – Weekly Update – December 14, 2023

Written by pb_addy on December 14, 2023. Posted in Weekly Updates.

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

By Kevin Siembieda and Sean Owen Roberson

Happy Holidays! With Christmas and Kwanzaa just around the corner, the focus of this Update is shipping in time for Christmas, final days of the Stocking Stuffer Sale, and the Christmas Surprise Package Offer. Get ‘em while you can! Time is running out.

**Shipping for Christmas Delivery – 6 Shipping Days to Christmas**

You must place orders by Sunday night – December 17 – for delivery by Christmas via UPS Ground. Whether you are buying a Surprise Package or a regular order, if you need it in time for Christmas, please order as soon as possible. UPS is the most reliable. Priority Mail is next. We are not Amazon and cannot ship on the weekend. [Truth. – Sean]

Christmas SHIPPING Details: These recommendations come from the shipping companies themselves.

– United States Postal Service: Media Mail – Will not arrive in time for Christmas. At this point you are NOT likely to receive any package shipped via Media Mail in time for Christmas. In fact, you might not get it until after the first of the year. Please do not select Media Mail if you need the package in time for Christmas. Thank you. Reminder: YOU assume ALL risk when you ship via Media Mail and an order that goes missing or is damaged in transit will NOT be replaced by Palladium Books.

– United States Postal Service (in USA): Priority Mail – We need that order placed today or tonight, December 14, to ship on December 15 to guarantee delivery in time for Christmas. Orders placed over the weekend and shipped on Monday, December 18, may arrive in time for Christmas but we cannot guarantee it.

– UPS Ground (anywhere in the contiguous USA) – Orders PLACED by Sunday night, December 17, and shipped on Monday, December 18, should arrive before Christmas with near certainty. Last year, UPS was astonishing in its speed and accuracy of shipping. Note: Most UPS Ground packages arrive anywhere in the contiguous USA within 3-5 business days. Destinations east of the Mississippi River should arrive in 2 or 3 days!

Expedited Shipping:

UPS 3-Day Select – December 19.
UPS 2nd Day Air – December 20.
UPS Next Day Air (to arrive December 23) – December 21, remember, we need time to process and pack your order!

– Any orders placed after these dates may arrive in time for Christmas but we cannot guarantee it AND you should assume they will NOT arrive in time for Christmas. Please spread the word and place those orders as soon as you can. Ho, ho, ho and happy holidays.

– 2023 Shipping Note: As always, at Palladium we will be working overtime and do everything we can to process orders as fast as possible to get them to you for the holidays. However, after the package leaves the Palladium warehouse, delivery is out of our hands. As we get closer to Christmas, UPS Ground and Priority Mail will be your most reliable and timely methods of shipping. Thank you for your understanding.

– To our friends in Canada and overseas – December 6 was the last day to ship with anything like a guarantee that the package will arrive by Christmas. At this point in time, we cannot guarantee delivery in time for Christmas. Especially if there are delays at Customs, work strikes, bad weather, etc., it might miss. Order sooner rather than later. Note: Right now, we are finding overseas orders are taking 18-34 days to arrive, sometimes longer! Cost Saver: A Surprise Package mitigates overseas shipping costs – take advantage of this while you can. It is, in effect, the equivalent of getting the books you want at retail, plus autographs, and paying the equivalent of only $10-$30 for overseas shipping! MANY overseas customers take advantage of the Surprise Packages for this reason! And it is likely the ONLY way for you to get autographs. Give it a try, we don’t think you will be disappointed.

FINAL DAYS – Palladium Books – Stocking Stuffer Sale – Most items 30-50% off – sale ends Monday, December 18

The name of the sale says it all. Enjoy and happy holidays.

Palladium Bookmarks Set One (Rifts®, Fantasy, Heroes Unlimited, Dead Reign®) – Cat. No. 2554 – Sale price $3.00
Palladium Bookmarks Set Two (Rifts® Chaos Earth, Phase World®, Nightbane®, Beyond the Supernatural) – Cat. No. 2555 – Sale price $3.00
Fantasy Mouse Pad (Old Ones/Minotaur) – Cat. No. 2567 – Sale price $6.00
Dead Reign Mouse Pad (Zombie Graveyard) – Cat. No. 2568 – Sale price $6.00
Rifts® Notepad & Pencil Set – Cat. No. 2603 – Sale price $8.00
Rifts® Notepad Only – Cat. No. 2597 – Sale price $3.00
Blue Pen with Stylus – Rifts® logo and words: Unleash your imagination – Cat. No. 2586 – Sale price $3.00
Red Pen with Stylus – Rifts® logo and words: Explore the Megaverse® – Cat. No. 2604 – Sale price $3.00
Black Pen with Stylus – Palladium Books 40 years of Adventure – Cat. No. 2605 – Sale price $3.00
Rifts® Color Poker Deck – Cat. No. 2575 – Sale price $8.00
Rifts® Black & White Poker Deck – Cat. No. 2576 – Sale price $8.00
Rifts® Cyberworks Color Poker Deck – Cat. No. 2609 – Sale price $9.00
Rifts® Tales of the Chi-Town ‘Burbs Anthology – Cat. No. 304 – Sale price $8.00
Greeting Cards Mixed Set (6 cards – 2 Rifts, 2 Birthday, 1 Thinking of you, and 1 Faerie Folk/humorous) – Cat. No. 2515 – Sale price $4.90

Rifts^® 25mm Metal Miniatures – 50% off

MI8002 Xiticix – Sale price $9.00
MI8004 Dog Boy Pack #1 – Sale price $9.00
MI8005 Men of Magic – Sale price $9.00
MI8006 Cyborgs #1 – Sale price $9.00
MI8007 Simvan Rider on Ostrosaurus – Sale price $9.00
MI8010 Coalition Sky Cycle – Sale price $11.00
MI8015 Damaged Skelebots #1 – Sale price $6.00 super-saver!
MI8016 Cyber-Adventurers – Sale price $9.00
MI8017 Rogues and Scouts – Sale price $9.00
MI8019 Damaged Skelebots #2 – Sale price $9.00
MI8020 Psi-Stalkers & Scouts – Sale price $9.00

Rifts^® Heroic 28mm Resin Miniatures – Sale

MI8046 Glitter Boy (only, classic) – Sale price $25.00
MI8047 CS Fire-Breather Rifleman – Sale price $7.00
MI8048 Juicer Assassin – Sale price $7.00
MI8049 CS Missile Launcher Soldier – Sale price $7.00
MI8050 CS Officer – Sale price $7.00
MI8051 Ley Line Walker with Observation Ball – Sale price $10.50
MI8052 Triax Cyborg with Rail Gun – Sale price $10.50
MI8053 DELUXE Chainsaw Glitter Boy & Pilot (2 figures) Battle Scene (slain CS soldier lays at its feet on the base); G.B. and pilot both wield a battlefield chainsaw ideal for slaying cyborgs and demons in close combat – Sale price $25.00 super-saver!

FINAL Weekend to order and ship Christmas Surprise Package via UPS Ground in time for Christmas – offer ENDS December 24

The best deal in gaming – $100+ worth of goodies (often more) for $60 (plus shipping). Books are signed if you want them to be. It is just 10 shipping days till Christmas and Kwanzaa! The Surprise Package Offer ends December 24, 2023. Don’t miss out!

A great gift for any holiday, birthdays, anniversaries, or a nice treat for yourself (you deserve it), or a way to try new settings, and fill your collection. After these past four crazy years, you deserve to do something nice for yourself and your gaming pals. The Surprise Package Offer gets you physical game books at PDF prices, and we will sign them if you would like us to.

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 this year continues to be so crazy, we need something fun like the Christmas Surprise Package to bring a little joy and laughter into our lives. With so many people suffering from the fallout of the pandemic and related doldrums, frustration, and in some cases, money issues, they need to escape to realms of role-playing adventures. 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 $60 (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.

You get a ton of stuff on the cheap, you can get a bunch of autographs (if you want ‘em), and you look like you spent a fortune. This is also a great way to try that game setting you’ve wondered about – Splicers®, Dead Reign®, Chaos Earth®, Palladium Fantasy®, Nightbane®, Systems Failure, Mechanoid Invasion®, Rifts®, After the Bomb®, etc. – or to get something for your favorite Game Master. Or perhaps, to get your player group to consider a new game or setting.

NEW on DriveThruRPG.com – Newly UPDATED Rifts^® Automated Character Sheet AND Creature Feature^™ sourcebook for Beyond the Supernatural^™ are now available

NEW! Creature Feature™ PDF book on DriveThruRPG.com – due to popular request, this epic Beyond the Supernatural(BTS) sourcebook is now available on DriveThru for your digital enjoyment.

Creature Feature is for players and Game Masters alike and a fun read for anyone.

15 detailed and expansive supernatural horrors unlike any you see in most other horror games.
Creature encounter tables.
Tips on making (and playing) better creatures.
Rules clarifications (lots of them).
Player and G.M. tips.
BTS world information.
One full adventure and numerous adventure hooks.
Dynamic art by Steven Cummings, Phil Stone, and Siembieda.

300+ RPG titles from Palladium Books

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 – Urban Fantasy. 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.

Closing Thoughts – Stay Frosty for the Holidays

I know times are tough for some, and there is war and political discord, and rampant fear and negativity, especially in the media, but please stay positive. My experience is that we human beings can be pretty awesome, and I know a lot of people.

Please never forget that we all share more in common than we have differences. This time of year we care about gathering and exchanging gifts with friends and family, and that can be a beautiful thing. I know, I see it with the many Christmas Surprise Packages that are clearly designated as gifts for others. Reminder, if you put your Surprise Package Wish List together just right, you can get an RPG book or two for two or more friends/players or G.M. on the cheap or for your future games that bring everyone joy and laughter.

Holiday gifts don’t have to cost you money, just some of your time running an extra game, calling/texting/messaging friends and family members, or making them a drawing or sending out a greeting card (physical or email). It all means more to that person than you might realize. It makes the recipients smile and feel appreciated and loved. And don’t we all like that? Of course we do. So please make the time to make someone’s holiday (many someones’) a bit more special and joyful. I know I love it. Heck, I don’t know anyone who doesn’t.

Happy holidays from us to you.

– Kevin Siembieda, Game Designer, Friend and Surrogate Santa

Surprise Package comments from fans like you

N.G. in Hertford, North Carolina, writes: Love these Surprise Packages and the autographs. Happy Holidays.

[Ditto, N.G., happy holidays. – Kevin]

D.F., in Acworth, Georgia, writes: Thanks for doing this every year. It’s an amazing way to round out my library of Palladium Books, get presents, and convince my friends and family to give Rifts® a try. I’ll definitely be buying mor Christmas packs as my paychecks hit.

[You are very welcome, D.F., keep those Surprise Package orders coming and enjoy. – Kevin]

V.C. in Westlake, Ohio, writes: This is my first time purchasing a Palladium Christmas Surprise Package.

[Welcome V.C., we made your first Surprise Package extra special, so it will not be your last. Ho, ho, ho, Merry Christmas. – Kevin]

N.A. in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, writes: Palladium’s games (Fantasy) have been a part of my life since the late 80s. I took a break for a while but now that my kids are getting older we started playing and they took to it very quickly. My son loves to play a Minotaur Gladiator and my daughter plays an Elf Palladin with gusto. I love that this has become a part of my life again, and that I get to share it with them. Great family times! Thank you all of you for all you do.

[N.A., great family times, indeed. That’s awesome and sounds like great fun. I hope the Surprise Package helps to provide many new adventures! Happy holidays. – Kevin]

T.L. in Fort Worth, Texas, writes: Thanks so much for all the fun you folks provide.

[It’s our pleasure, T.L., game on. – Kevin]

J.S. in Burlington, North Carolina, writes (in part): … TMNT and Other Strangeness, then Heroes Unlimited and further on, the whole Megaverse became one of my fixations … I cannot truly relate how much the game system has helped me throughout my life … I barely missed the TMNT Kickstarter event. Is there still a way to get these books?

[Yes! J.S., the two full color editions of TMNT & Other Strangeness and Transdimensional Adventures and the Black, White & Red editions – both gorgeous – will be available for sale from Palladium Books and retailers AFTER the Kickstarter is shipped and fulfilled. We expect that to be September 2024. Moreover, when the BackerKit Pledge Manager opens up to Backers in January, those of you who missed the Kickstarter will be able to pre-order those books and a few other select items that weren’t Kickstarter Exclusives. Thank you, J.S., for your heartfelt story. Stay strong and keep that beautiful imagination burning bright. – Kevin]

D.T. in San Antonio, Texas, writes (in part): I’m happy to be able to get new stuff. I honestly own 99% of everything you have ever published … Thank you for being able to continue to offer an amazing Christmas deal for us. I know you don’t have to do it, but still you do. Hope you all have an amazing holiday season, you bring life to our imaginations.

[Wow, what an impressive collection you have, D.T., and thank you for your kind words. Sean says I’m crazy doing the Christmas Surprise Packages every year, because they are so much work, and yet he is right there signing books and making suggestions on ways to make certain packages special. We do the offer because we know so many of you love them and we love you, plus we are thrilled to make Christmas special for as many gamers around the world as possible! Merry Christmas to you all. – Kevin] {The packages are a ton of work, but you are worth it! – Sean}

B.W. in Chandler, Arizona, writes (in part): First, thanks for doing this (the Christmas Surprise Package). It’s awesome to know that you’ve been offering it for 25 years. I made the mistake of getting rid of most of my Palladium collection years ago, but because of Legion of Myth on YouTube and the interviews you have done, I’ve been putting my collection back together physically and digitally!

[Welcome back to the Palladium Megaverse, B.W. The Surprise Package offer is a great way to catch up on missing titles on the cheap, try new settings, and get autographs too. Enjoy and game on. – Kevin]

D.N. in Northwood, North Dakota, writes (in part): … Been with Palladium a long time, through its ups and downs, I’m glad to see it seems to be on a good upswing at the moment. Congrats on the Kickstarter. Can’t wait to get the books! All I ask is that Bestiary 2 is finished soon … Have a Merry Christmas to you all. A great New Year!

[Hi D.N., we appreciate your support through thick and thin. The TMNT & Other Strangeness Kickstarter was amazing, and so are the final products. We can’t wait to see them either! Rifts® Bestiary 2 is heavily on our minds and coming in 2024. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours as well. – Kevin] {2024 is the year of beasts & mutant animals. Thanks for your support. – Sean}

M.S. in Sandviken, Gavleborg, Sweden, writes: I’m still using my Coalition coffee mug daily! Very happy for it. Also got like 20ish books from the Titan Robotics Kickstarter, so I’m in a good place now with a lot of reading.

[Happy to hear it, M.S., there’s another handful of books in your Surprise Package. Enjoy and Game on. – Kevin] {Hey M.S., I’m glad you were able to take advantage of the low price overseas shipping available via the Kickstarter. Smart move. – Sean}

T.F. in Ocala, Florida, writes: I appreciate the Surprise Package offer. This is the best game system and it has taken some time for me to realize that we, as players and G.M.s, have to disconnect our thoughts from the setting to make it our own.

[T.F., thanks for the high praise. And yes, the material in the RPGs and sourcebooks should be the launch point from which you build you own worlds and adventures! Glad you figured that out and are having fun taking your games to new heights. Enjoy and keep your imagination burning bright. – Kevin]

J.T. in Athens, Alabama, writes: Keep up the amazing work building fantastic worlds and I’ll keep rebuilding my collection.

[It’s a deal, J.T. – Kevin]

V.F. in Denton, Texas, writes: I have a lot of your books and would really love a giant stack of The Rifters.

[You’ve got it, V.F., enjoy. – Kevin]

J.B. in Los Alamos, New Mexico, writes: Really enjoyed previous Surprise Packages. I am usually the Game Master, but my son plays and is learning to GM.

[Very cool, J.B., both of you keep those imaginations burning and game on. – Kevin]

M.M.C. in Cross Plains, Tennessee, writes (in part): Beyond the Supernatural, 2nd edition has been a ton of fun, I got my start with Rifts® and Nightbane®, so I always have a soft spot for them… Keep on creating your imaginative and inventive worlds.

[Will do, M.M.C., we have an endless array of them boiling in our minds and a ton of sourcebooks for existing settings. – Kevin]

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Palladium Books – Stocking Stuffer Sale – Most items 30-50% off

Written by pb_addy on December 12, 2023. Posted in Weekly Updates.

Palladium Books – Stocking Stuffer Sale – Most items 30-50% off – One Week Only (sale ends December 18)

The name of the sale says it all. Enjoy and happy holidays.

Palladium Bookmarks Set One (Rifts®, Fantasy, Heroes Unlimited, Dead Reign®) – Cat. No. 2554 – Sale price $3.00
Palladium Bookmarks Set Two (Rifts® Chaos Earth, Phase World®, Nightbane®, Beyond the Supernatural) – Cat. No. 2555 – Sale price $3.00
Fantasy Mouse Pad (Old Ones/Minotaur) – Cat. No. 2567 – Sale price $6.00
Dead Reign Mouse Pad (Zombie Graveyard) – Cat. No. 2568 – Sale price $6.00
Rifts® Notepad & Pencil Set – Cat. No. 2603 – Sale price $8.00
Rifts® Notepad Only – Cat. No. 2597 – Sale price $3.00
Blue Pen with Stylus – Rifts® logo and words: Unleash your imagination – Cat. No. 2586 – Sale price $3.00
Red Pen with Stylus – Rifts® logo and words: Explore the Megaverse® – Cat. No. 2604 – Sale price $3.00
Black Pen with Stylus – Palladium Books 40 years of Adventure – Cat. No. 2605 – Sale price $3.00
Rifts® Color Poker Deck – Cat. No. 2575 – Sale price $8.00
Rifts® Black & White Poker Deck – Cat. No. 2576 – Sale price $8.00
Rifts® Cyberworks Color Poker Deck – Cat. No. 2609 – Sale price $9.00
Rifts® Tales of the Chi-Town ‘Burbs Anthology – Cat. No. 304 – Sale price $8.00
Greeting Cards Mixed Set (6 cards – 2 Rifts, 2 Birthday, 1 Thinking of you, and 1 Faerie Folk/humorous) – Cat. No. 2515 – Sale price $4.90

Rifts^® 25mm Metal Miniatures – 50% off

MI8002 Xiticix – Sale price $9.00
MI8004 Dog Boy Pack #1 – Sale price $9.00
MI8005 Men of Magic – Sale price $9.00
MI8006 Cyborgs #1 – Sale price $9.00
MI8007 Simvan Rider on Ostrosaurus – Sale price $9.00
MI8010 Coalition Sky Cycle – Sale price $11.00
MI8015 Damaged Skelebots #1 – Sale price $6.00 super-saver!
MI8016 Cyber-Adventurers – Sale price $9.00
MI8017 Rogues and Scouts – Sale price $9.00
MI8019 Damaged Skelebots #2 – Sale price $9.00
MI8020 Psi-Stalkers & Scouts – Sale price $9.00

Rifts^® Heroic 28mm Resin Miniatures – Sale

MI8046 Glitter Boy (only, classic) – Sale price $25.00
MI8047 CS Fire-Breather Rifleman – Sale price $7.00
MI8048 Juicer Assassin – Sale price $7.00
MI8049 CS Missile Launcher Soldier – Sale price $7.00
MI8050 CS Officer – Sale price $7.00
MI8051 Ley Line Walker with Observation Ball – Sale price $10.50
MI8052 Triax Cyborg with Rail Gun – Sale price $10.50
MI8053 DELUXE Chainsaw Glitter Boy & Pilot (2 figures) Battle Scene (slain CS soldier lays at its feet on the base); G.B. and pilot both wield a battlefield chainsaw ideal for slaying cyborgs and demons in close combat – Sale price $25.00 super-saver!

Christmas Surprise Package offer ENDS December 24

**Shipping in time for Christmas – 10 Shipping Days to Christmas**

– Must place order by December 17 to guarantee delivery by Christmas via UPS and Priority Mail

Whether you are buying a Surprise Package or a regular order, if you need it in time for Christmas, please order sooner than later. This week and next week are your best windows to get items in time for Christmas, guaranteed and without paying for express service.

Christmas SHIPPING Update: These recommendations come from the shipping companies themselves.

United States Postal Service: Media Mail – December 10 and even then there is no guarantee. That said, you should receive packages shipped as late as December 14th via Media Mail. Last year, mail delivery was very good, but we cannot guarantee delivery in time for Christmas when you use Media Mail. YOU assume ALL risk when you ship via Media Mail and an order that goes missing or is damaged in transit will NOT be replaced by Palladium Books.
United States Postal Service (in USA): Priority Mail – December 15.
UPS Ground (anywhere in the contiguous USA) – December 15. Last year, UPS was astonishing in its speed and accuracy of shipping. Note: Most UPS Ground packages arrive anywhere in the contiguous USA within 5 business days, often a day or two sooner. Destinations east of the Mississippi River should arrive in 2 or 3 days!
UPS 3-Day Select – December 19.
UPS 2nd Day Air – December 20.
UPS Next Day Air (to arrive December 23) – December 21, remember, we need time to process and pack your order!
To our friends in Canada and overseas – December 6 with no guarantee that the package will arrive by Christmas. We suggest ordering no later than December 6, but SOONER is better. At this point in time, we cannot guarantee delivery in time for Christmas. Your package should arrive in time, but if there are delays at Customs, work strikes, bad weather, etc., it might miss. Order sooner rather than later. Note: Right now, we are finding overseas orders are taking 18-34 days to arrive, sometimes longer! Cost Saver: A Surprise Package mitigates overseas shipping costs – take advantage of this while you can. It is, in effect, the equivalent of getting the books you want at retail, plus autographs, and paying the equivalent of only $10-$30 for overseas shipping! MANY overseas customers take advantage of the Surprise Packages for this reason! And it is likely the ONLY way for you to get autographs. Give it a try, we don’t think you will be disappointed.
Any orders placed after these dates may arrive in time for Christmas but we cannot guarantee it AND you should assume they will NOT arrive in time for Christmas. Please spread the word and place those orders as soon as you can. Ho, ho, ho and happy holidays.
2023 Shipping Note: As always, at Palladium, we will be working overtime and do everything we can to process orders as fast as possible to get them to you for the holidays. However, after the package leaves the Palladium warehouse, delivery is out of our hands. As we get closer to Christmas, UPS Ground and Priority Mail will be your most reliable and timely methods of shipping. Thank you for your understanding.

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Palladium Books® – Weekly Update – December 7, 2023

Written by pb_addy on December 8, 2023. Posted in Weekly Updates.

Palladium Books^® – Weekly Update – December 7, 2023

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

By Kevin Siembieda and Sean Owen Roberson

Hello, everyone. Are you doing okay? Are you not letting the impending holiday season and gift-buying drive you crazy? I mean, Christmas is only 18 days away! Heck, for our Jewish friends, Hanukkah is already here! In fact it starts this evening (Happy Hanukkah). Well, hang in there and focus on the positive and fun aspects of the holidays.

Personally, I love the Christmas season. Even though we were below the poverty-level poor, growing up, my Mom and Dad always made the holiday – and my brother and me – feel special. After the gift-giving on Christmas morning, my Mom and Dad would give us each a big hug and kiss on the cheek. My smiling mother would then remind us that, “We may not be rich in money and possessions, but we are very rich in love. That’s the most precious gift anyone can ever have.” So true. So if your parents are pretty awesome and still with you, you are blessed. Make sure you let them know how much you love them – your friends and other loved ones, too.

This tradition of making people feel loved and special at Christmas time is why we do the Palladium Christmas Surprise Package and why we spend what sometimes feels like entire days signing books. [Entire days is quite literal. – Sean] But we are thrilled to do it. Though my orientation and fondness for Christmas is born from Christian tradition, we embrace everyone of every faith and belief. The holiday season – Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice, or just because – are all good reasons to do nice things for nice people. Do you really need an excuse to do something nice that puts a smile on another person’s face? I think not, especially during these uncertain and rather tumultuous times. The Surprise Packages are our way of saying thank you for your support, suggestions, and friendship. Though many of us have never met, Sean and I feel like we know you through your Surprise Package comments, voices online, and brief encounters at conventions. We truly think of you as our extended family and friends, so we are delighted to do the Surprise Packages for you.

Besides, many of you buy Surprise Packages as gifts for others, whether it’s for the holiday, a birthday, or anniversary, which makes our efforts doubly important. It’s just as awesome if you are buying them for yourself, because you get to enjoy a little gaming hug and a good read to keep your spirits up. And if you are the Game Master, you are giving the gift of your time and imagination to your players every time you run a game, so bravo, let us give you more fuel for your imagination via the Christmas Surprise Packages.

I know this may sound corny or sappy to some of you, but I think we’ve established that I’m a goof-ball and sentimental. I’m feeling especially sentimental this Christmas season due to the TMNT redux work which has generated fond memories of my dear friend Erick Wujcik, the early days of Palladium, and reconnected me with old friends and creators like Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird, Freddie E. Williams, Ramon, Scott, Ryan, Richard, Mike, Mike, and Mike, and a bunch of talented pals from the past. Just as awesome has been meeting and making new friends, with a host of amazing people like Sophie Campbell, Jeremy Colwell, Nick Kay, and, well, way too many to list here.

Okay, enough sentimentality, let’s get down to some business and updates.

Temporarily Out of Stock – After the Bomb® RPG and Rifts® Coalition War Campaign! And we are running low on several other titles and may run out. We have an ample supply of most titles, but those that run out will be sent to the printer and back in stock sometime in January, 2024. Please Note: The After the Bomb® RPG “Hardcover” (with bonus material) is still available while supplies last. The many After the Bomb® sourcebooks are also available and in excellent supply.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Other Strangeness Kickstarter reminder

The Kickstarter is over but progress continues on all fronts. Wait til you see more color interior pages, the Black, White and Red interior pages, the finished miniature sculpts, and more.

* TMNT & Other Strangeness RPG Kickstarter Backers, thank you for supporting this project and congratulations! You are eligible to upgrade your pledge and/or add any number of additional add-ons including Kickstarter Exclusives to your want list. Remember, Kickstarter Exclusives are available only to you, which means you may want to plan ahead and add Exclusives as gifts to give to gaming friends for their birthday or an upcoming holiday. Likewise, you might want to get an extra one or two of those exclusives you think might go up in value as a collector’s item (like the Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird variant covers). Of course, any such speculation is entirely your risk, but Palladium’s limited editions have a long history of rising in value over time, as do TMNT titles.

* New Updates, Progress Reports, and images will appear in the Kickstarter Updates page in the weeks ahead and until product ships. Backers will receive notices when a new Update is posted.

* By early January we will open up the BackerKit Pledge Manager. That’s when you can begin to change your pledge level (if you want to) and indicate which of the add-ons you may want.

* Even if you did not back the Kickstarter, you will be able to preorder select books and products like the two full-color Redux Edition books, the two Black, White & Red Editions, the Game Master Screen, and the Mutagen Green Dice set.

* Kickstarter Exclusives, however, are available ONLY to our Kickstarter Backers and include the limited edition books with variant covers, the two epic miniature sets, the five Fan Roll dice sets, dice tray, dice tower, dice scroll mat, print sets, and playing cards. Note: That means if you want such items you will need to make arrangements with a friend who backed the TMNT & Other Strangeness Kickstarter and ask them if they would kindly add an item or three to their pledge items. Expect to pay them in advance of shipping, and do not be angry if they decline to do you this favor.

The Rifts^® Automated Character Sheet has enjoyed an Update

Three updates, in fact. 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.

Shipping in time for Christmas – 18 days to Christmas – but only 7-10 when you account for shipping

Christmas SHIPPING Update: These recommendations come from the shipping companies themselves.

United States Postal Service: Media Mail – December 10 and even then there is no guarantee. That said, you should receive packages shipped as late as December 14th via Media Mail. Last year, mail delivery was very good, but we cannot guarantee delivery in time for Christmas when you use Media Mail. YOU assume ALL risk when you ship via Media Mail and an order that goes missing or is damaged in transit will NOT be replaced by Palladium Books.
United States Postal Service (in USA): Priority Mail – December 15.
UPS Ground (anywhere in the contiguous USA) – December 15. Last year, UPS was astonishing in its speed and accuracy of shipping. Note: Most UPS Ground packages arrive anywhere in the contiguous USA within 5 business days, often a day or two sooner. Destinations east of the Mississippi River should arrive in 2 or 3 days!
UPS 3-Day Select – December 19.
UPS 2nd Day Air – December 20.
UPS Next Day Air (to arrive December 23) – December 21, remember, we need time to process and pack your order!
To our friends in Canada and overseas – December 6 with no guarantee that the package will arrive by Christmas. We suggest ordering no later than December 6, but SOONER is better. At this point in time, we cannot guarantee delivery in time for Christmas. Your package should arrive in time, but if there are delays at Customs, work strikes, bad weather, etc., it might miss. Order sooner rather than later. Note: Right now, we are finding overseas orders are taking 18-34 days to arrive, sometimes longer! Cost Saver: A Surprise Package mitigates overseas shipping costs – take advantage of this while you can. It is, in effect, the equivalent of getting the books you want at retail, plus autographs, and paying the equivalent of only $10-$30 for overseas shipping! MANY overseas customers take advantage of the Surprise Packages for this reason! And it is likely the ONLY way for you to get autographs. Give it a try, we don’t think you will be disappointed.
Any orders placed after these dates may arrive in time for Christmas but we cannot guarantee it AND you should assume they will NOT arrive in time for Christmas. Please spread the word and place those orders as soon as you can. Ho, ho, ho and happy holidays.
2023 Shipping Note: As always, at Palladium, we will be working overtime and do everything we can to process orders as fast as possible to get them to you for the holidays. However, after the package leaves the Palladium warehouse, delivery is out of our hands. As we get closer to Christmas, UPS Ground and Priority Mail will be your most reliable and timely methods of shipping. Thank you for your understanding.

Palladium Christmas Surprise Package offer – only 18 Days to Christmas

Huge savings, surprises, and autographs (if you request them) that thrill the purchaser. No other game company offers anything like it. This is the 25th year we are offering this fan favorite Christmas bargain because we love doing it as much as you love getting them.

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. It’s a way for you to get physical books (and autographs if you want them) at PDF prices! $100+ worth of Palladium products for only $60 (plus shipping)! That can nab you four or more items when these days one core rule book can cost you that alone.

These Christmas 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 bent or crunched corner, etc.) so we can send you more.

No other RPG company on the planet has an offer like this. Truly the best deal in gaming to get unique and special holiday gifts for the gamers in your life, or for yourself.

Christmas Surprise Packages are not just for Christmas. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or the Winter Solstice, or you are looking for that special gift for a birthday, anniversary, graduation, or any special occasion that falls between now and the end of the year, a Surprise Package may be the ideal way to go. You get a ton of stuff on the cheap, you can get a bunch of autographs (if you want ‘em), and you look like you spent a fortune.

This is also a great way to try that game setting you’ve wondered about – Splicers®, Dead Reign®, Chaos Earth®, Palladium Fantasy®, Nightbane®, Beyond the Supernatural, Rifts®, RECON, After the Bomb®, etc. – or to get something for your favorite Game Master. Or perhaps, to get your player group to consider a new game or setting.

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 10-15 Palladium products (or more) FOR EACH Surprise Package you order. This list of 10-15 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’s a surprise. Plus, Santa Kevin, who personally hand-picks every item for every Grab Bag, 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), 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, including 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. Yes, often more for only $60 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. Only from PalladiumBooks.com – happy holidays. 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 $110 (often more) worth of product and only paying $60 plus shipping. Shipping via Priority Mail International (required for packages weighing more than four pounds) to most locations in Europe, Canada and many other countries is around $70-80 US dollars. HOWEVER, because the cost of the product is so low, that’s the equivalent of paying retail for the products and only $20-$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. Only from PalladiumBooks.com – happy holidays.

SALE – Kevin’s Toys, Art and Collectibles SALE – now through December 11, 2023

Negatives at half price, plus toys (Star Wars, Marvel and DC superheroes, etc.), Palladium collectibles, and a variety of proofreader copies, hardcover Printer Proofs, and more, all on sale now through December 11. And we are adding new collectibles, negatives, and items through the weekend. Check it out at: http://stores.ebay.com/kevinstoys-artandcollectibles

NEW on DriveThruRPG.com – Creature Feature^™ sourcebook for Beyond the Supernatural^™ AND the newly Updated Rifts^® Automated Character Sheet

NEW! Creature Feature™ PDF book on DriveThruRPG.com – due to popular request, this epic Beyond the Supernatural(BTS) sourcebook is now available on DriveThru for your digital enjoyment.

Creature Feature is for players and Game Masters alike and a fun read for anyone.

15 detailed and expansive supernatural horrors unlike any you see in most other horror games.
Creature encounter tables.
Tips on making (and playing) better creatures.
Rules clarifications (lots of them).
Player and G.M. tips.
BTS world information.
One full adventure and numerous adventure hooks.
Dynamic art by Steven Cummings, Phil Stone, and Siembieda.

300+ RPG titles from Palladium Books

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 – Urban Fantasy. 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.

Closing Thoughts – Feeling Warm and Fuzzy Inside

As you might guess from the opening of this Update, we are all feeling warm and fuzzy with the holiday spirit. Or are we just delirious with exhaustion? I’d like to think it’s the former, but we are certainly insanely busy as work and communications continue on the TMNT and Other Strangeness project (looking fabulous!) and we are shipping out tons of orders and Christmas Surprise Packages (wonderful).

Please keep those orders coming and we are happy to sign the books that go into your Surprise Packages. A number of you have expressed your concern over our having to sign so many books, but we love doing that for you, so don’t worry. [It’s true, all of it. – Sean]

As always, we will make our best effort to ship all orders out as quickly as we can, knowing that many of these are holiday presents.

I think the previous part of the Weekly Update covered most everything we needed to say, so I’m going to stop here and let you enjoy the many comments from fans like you, below.

– Kevin Siembieda, Game Designer, Friend and Surrogate Santa

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 that because we want to know what you think, what you want, and we appreciate your suggestions and insights. In fact, the idea to do hardcover editions of core books came from fan comments in the Grab Bags.

D.B. in Colorado Springs, Colorado, writes: This is my first Grab Bag, but I have been a Rifts® fan since the first book released! Thanks for all the excellent work over the years.

[Hey D.B., glad you’ve enjoyed our Rifts® and After the Bomb® settings all these years. We hope you enjoy your first Surprise Package. – Kevin]

C.C. in Lucasville, Ohio, writes (in part): I’m back for more. I bought a Grab Bag earlier in the season when my kids were interested in playing a fantasy RPG. I got a couple things to begin a [Palladium] fantasy game. I put together a little scenario for them while everyone was here for Thanksgiving break. It went well enough (my first GM experience) that they want to keep going into a bigger campaign, so I’m going to put together something bigger for Christmas break. I’m hoping to get deeper into the Palladium Fantasy World and get some adventure ideas. They’re also big fans of the superhero genre. When I told them about Heroes Unlimited they said, “That’d be sick!”

[Sounds like you have your hands full, C.C., with a budding, new generation of gamers. Awesome! I hope the Surprise Package provides the adventure ideas you are looking for. Good luck as Game Master. It sounds like you are doing fine. – Kevin]

J.F. in Kingsport, Tennessee, writes: Rifts, Rifts, and some more RIFTS!!! Have a very, merry Christmas and happy New Year!

[Hmm, J.F., I sense you are a Rifts® fan. Continue to enjoy your travels across the Megaverse® and keep that imagination burning bright. – Kevin] {Hey Kev, I think he likes Rifts® almost as much as I do. – Sean}

J.H. in Las Vegas, Nevada, writes: I love the Christmas Surprise Package. Thanks for everything Palladium has done through the years. May there be many more!

[Thank you for the kind sentiment, J.H. We are happy to have created quality RPG worlds for decades. Fear not, Sean and I intend to keep Palladium going for generations to come. Ho, ho, ho. – Kevin]

M.B. in Stafford, Washington, writes: I really enjoy the deep Fantasy world and look forward to more world content.

[Thank you M.B., the Palladium Fantasy RPG is one of my favorite world settings, too. – Kevin]

M.H. in Redondo Beach, California, writes (in part): I’ve been game-mastering Palladium Fantasy since its release, then 2nd edition after its release, with the same crew of buddies the entire time! … you guys are amazing. Looking forward to the future.

[That is impressive, M.H. We are delighted you and your crew of players have enjoyed our Fantasy setting for all these years. I think you’ll enjoy the Surprise Package and the Fantasy titles on the drawing board. Game on! – Kevin]

P.F. in Clarksville, Tennessee, writes: Favorites are Rifts® and Palladium Fantasy. I have been a fan since I was a young boy, now 37 years old. Thanks for the memories.

[Thank you for sticking with us, P.F., and continue to make lasting memories with our games. – Kevin]

C.B., in Marysville, Pennsylvania, writes: I like all the games, but if forced onto a desert island, I would choose Rifts®. With the recent TMNT Kickstarter, seeing Kevin and Sean in interviews, and actually getting a chance to meet Sean on a stream, I am really excited for the future of Palladium Books.

[Thank you for the compliments, C.B. Let me see, if I were forced onto a desert island, I think I’d take Palladium Fantasy. Hmm, but if it’s a “desert” island with nobody to game with, I might take Rifts® too because there are so many books to reread (90+ and counting). I hope I have a few cases of paper and some writing implements too, because I would spend time writing new ideas in between trying to survive on that dang, deserted island. lol. Sean is a great guy, right? We are all excited for Palladium’s future and glad you and many others are too, because you ain’t seen nothin’ yet. Even bigger things are coming. – Kevin]

A.M. in Crossville, Tennessee, writes: I have never played any (Palladium RPGs), but I am sure the TMNT RPG will become my favorite. After the Bomb® and Palladium Fantasy RPG® sound the most interesting to me. I just discovered Palladium’s games via the TMNT RPG Kickstarter. I have been researching your products since then and am excited to try out more of your RPGs!

[Welcome to the Palladium Megaverse, A.M., we’re glad to have you with us! It is a realm of infinite worlds and possibilities fueled by imagination and fun. Enjoy. – Kevin]

T.L. in Newville, Pennsylvania, writes (in part): Favorites: TMNT/After the Bomb®, but the whole universe is great … I will certainly buy any and all TMNT. You guys are doing fantastic! I’m looking forward to the new books currently in development. And of course, the Kickstarter had me jumping for joy when announced.

[Hi T.L., we appreciate your heartfelt endorsement of the Palladium Megaverse. We’re excited about the return of TMNT as well and appreciate everyone’s support. – Kevin]

B.S. in San Antonio, Texas, writes (in part): I only have very few Rifts® books so far … I last played in the mid-90s and am having to rebuild my library so I have more material to work with. RECON – I remember this game. The only other Palladium game I played. It was sooo good.

[Welcome back to the Palladium Megaverse, B.S.! I hope you enjoy the first and second Surprise Package and go on many epic adventures. – Kevin] {Howdy, fellow Texan. Glad to have you aboard. – Sean}

C.J. in Ojai, California, writes: Shout out to Legion of Myth for getting me back into Palladium and thank you guys for all your hard work!

[Welcome back C.J., hope you enjoyed the Surprise Package. – Kevin]

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Palladium Books® – Weekly Update – November 30, 2023

Written by pb_addy on November 30, 2023. Posted in Weekly Updates.

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

By Kevin Siembieda and Sean Owen Roberson

Hello, everyone. Have you survived the Thanksgiving Trifecta – Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday, and Cyber-Monday – with your bank account intact? We hope so. We didn’t mean to add to the busy holiday weekend with the TMNT and Other Strangeness RPG Kickstarter coming to an end shortly thereafter, but that’s how things turned out.

The TMNT and Other Strangeness RPG Kickstarter closed at 8,383 backers and over a million dollars in pledges – truly exciting. Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who backed the Kickstarter and placed any kind of order with Palladium. We also thank the multitude of people who helped to spread the word, interview us, and sent us congratulations and warm wishes. Thank you, thank you, thank you. All of you have helped to make the Kickstarter a success that will provide Backers with awesome products and help Palladium to grow.

As stated, Sean will continue to post updates and images of Kickstarter book covers, artwork, interior pages, miniatures, print sets, etc., on the Kickstarter Update page (and here) in the weeks ahead.

I’m keeping this Weekly Update short. Take advantage of the sale extended thru Friday afternoon, snag a Surprise Package or two for yourself and the other gamers in your life, and take it easy this weekend if you can. Nah, most of you will probably be making Christmas present purchases for your loved ones; very cool.

Again, thank you for the love and support you have shown Palladium by backing the Kickstarter, buying product, and ordering Christmas Surprise Packages, etc., but also for your encouraging words and passion for what Palladium is doing. Sean and I have been getting texts, emails, and kind words in the Surprise Package’s comment sections, and seeing supportive posts everywhere for weeks. We appreciate it all very much. You inspire us to do more and strive to give you our best, while keeping us humble and grounded. We are the luckiest people in the world to have wonderful fans like you. Speaking of fans, see the Comments from Fans Like You section, after Closing Thoughts by Sean, for just a sampling of what fans around the world have said in Surprise Packages.

We are so grateful for your support on so many fronts, that we are extending the Cyber-Monday/Tuesday Sale to Friday afternoon to show our appreciation. Enjoy.

Temporarily Out of Stock – After the Bomb® RPG and Rifts® Coalition War Campaign! Both will be back in print sometime in January, 2024. Thankfully, the After the Bomb® RPG Hardcover (with bonus material) is still available while supplies last. The many After the Bomb® sourcebooks remain available and in excellent supply with no fear of them running out during the Christmas season. Game on!

SALE EXTENDED – Palladium’s Black Friday & Cyber-Monday SALE – EXTENDED thru Friday afternoon – December 1

The majority of the following game lines are on sale at big savings, while supplies last. Sorry, other than RUE and BTS, most hardcovers are not part of the sale but most everything else is! Get bigger savings but less certainty with the Surprise Package offer.

Rifts® Notepad & Pencil Set – one notepad and 5 different pencils – Cat. No. 2603 (set)
Palladium Pens (3 different, all cool)
Rifts® Ultimate Edition Softcover – Cat. No. 800SE
Rifts® Ultimate Edition Hardcover – Cat. No. 800HC
Rifts® 30th Anniversary Commemorative Hardcover (with behind the scenes)
All in-stock Rifts® titles, except foil hardcovers.
All Phase World® titles, except Skraypers (almost sold out).
All Rifts® Chaos Earth® titles, except the hardcover.
The Rifter® #83, #84 and #85.
All Palladium Fantasy RPG® titles, except the two hardcovers.
All Nightbane® titles, except the hardcover.
All Heroes Unlimited™ titles, except the hardcover.
Ninjas & Superspies RPG and Mystic China sourcebook, except the hardcover.
All After the Bomb® titles, except hardcover. Create mutant animal super-heroes using the After the Bomb® RPG and sourcebooks for the standalone post-apocalyptic setting or combine it with Ninjas & Superspies (TMNT style or with the redux TMNT & Other Strangeness RPG – see the current Kickstarter which ends November 28), or add them to your Heroes Unlimited™ campaign and use them to create animalistic Nightbane® or D-Bees in Rifts®, or Frankenstein lab creations for Beyond the Supernatural, or as aliens from other worlds and dimensions for Phase World® or any appropriate setting. Unleash your imagination.
Beyond the Supernatural 1st Edition Rules Hardcover and Boxed Nightmares sourcebook (1st edition rules).
Beyond the Supernatural RPG, 2nd Edition, softcover AND hardcover, and Creature Feature sourcebook.
Sale Extended thru Friday afternoon – December 1. Please spread the word.

Palladium Christmas Surprise Package offer

What is a Christmas Surprise Package?

No other RPG company on the planet has an offer like this. Truly the best deal in gaming to get unique and special holiday gifts for the gamers in your life, or for yourself.

Christmas SHIPPING Update:

4 weeks till Christmas, but less time in order to ship and receive it in time for Christmas – ONLY about 10 days left to order and get delivery by Christmas via Media Mail.

Those of you buying books and Christmas Surprise Packages as holiday gifts NEED to place your orders no later than the dates below to guarantee delivery in time for Christmas (by December 24) without incurring additional costs for expedited shipping. These recommendations come from the shipping companies themselves.

United States Postal Service: Media Mail – December 10 and even then there is no guarantee. That said, you should receive packages shipped via Media Mail as late as December 14. Last year mail delivery was very good, but the US Mail seems a bit less reliable this year and we cannot guarantee delivery in time for Christmas when you use Media Mail. YOU assume ALL risk when you ship via Media Mail.
United States Postal Service (in USA): Priority Mail – December 15.
UPS Ground (anywhere in the contiguous USA) – December 15. Last year, UPS was astonishing in its speed and accuracy of shipping. Most UPS Ground packages arrive anywhere in the contiguous USA within 5 business days, often a day or two sooner.
UPS 3-Day Select – December 19.
UPS 2nd Day Air – December 20.
UPS Next Day Air (to arrive December 23) – December 21, remember, we need time to process and pack your order!
To our friends in Canada and overseas – December 6 with no guarantee that the package will arrive by Christmas. We suggest ordering no later than December 6, but SOONER is better. At this point in time, we cannot guarantee delivery in time for Christmas. Your package should arrive in time, but if there are delays at Customs, work strikes, bad weather, etc., it might miss. Order sooner rather than later. Note: Right now, we are finding overseas orders are taking 18-34 days to arrive, sometimes longer! Cost Saver: A Surprise Package mitigates overseas shipping costs – take advantage of this while you can. It is, in effect, the equivalent of getting the books you want at retail, plus autographs, and paying the equivalent of only $10-$30 for overseas shipping! MANY overseas customers take advantage of the Surprise Packages for this reason! And it is likely the ONLY way for you to get autographs. Give it a try, we don’t think you will be disappointed.
Any orders placed after these dates may arrive in time for Christmas but we cannot guarantee it AND you should assume they will NOT arrive in time for Christmas. Please spread the word and place those orders as soon as you can. Ho, ho, ho and happy holidays.
2023 Shipping Note: As always, at Palladium, we will be working overtime and do everything we can to process orders as fast as possible to get them to you for the holidays. However, after the package leaves the Palladium warehouse, delivery is out of our hands. As we get closer to Christmas, UPS Ground and Priority Mail will be your most reliable and timely methods of shipping. Thank you for your understanding.

SALE – Kevin’s Toys, Art and Collectibles SALE – now through December 11, 2023

NEW on DriveThruRPG.com – Creature Feature^™ sourcebook for Beyond the Supernatural^™

NEW! Creature Feature™ PDF book on DriveThruRPG.com – due to popular request, this epic Beyond the Supernatural(BTS) sourcebook is now available on DriveThru for you digital enjoyment.

Creature Feature is for players and Game Masters alike and a fun read for anyone.

15 detailed and expansive supernatural horrors unlike any you see in most other horror games.
Creature encounter tables.
Tips on making (and playing) better creatures.
Rules clarifications (lots of them).
Player and G.M. tips.
BTS world information.
One full adventure and numerous adventure hooks.
Dynamic art by Steven Cummings, Phil Stone, and Siembieda.

300+ RPG titles from Palladium Books

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 – Urban Fantasy. 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.

Closing Thoughts – Turtle Power! – By Sean Owen Roberson

Howdy folks, this is Sean here. I just wanted to let you know that we’re grateful for your overwhelming support of our TMNT & Other Strangeness Kickstarter that ended Tuesday night.

The results? The project closed with 8383 backers who pledged $1,277,496 – wow, that is pretty fantastic. As a token of our appreciation for everyone who backed the project, we unlocked all the remaining Stretch Goals! As we move into the BackerKit pledge manager phase we will continue to update you with images of miniatures, dice, cards, and more so that you can make an informed decision on what add-ons or upgrades you want before we finalize your orders and send everything off to the printers.

For those of you who missed our countdown livestream that night, we had a blast chatting with many of the artists involved with the new color art, various art tributes, and miniature sculpts and talked about some cool behind the scenes stuff. Sophie Campbell, Michael Majestic, Steven Cummings, and Nicholas Kay were all in attendance – check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3nhfdgNuAQ

This last month and a half has been a whirlwind experience, and I’ve just been shocked by your excitement as well as the enthusiasm from the many artists who have gone out of their way to contribute. I think my favorite experience has been to meet and interact with Kevin Eastman, co-creator of the TMNT. He has been great to work with, and it was very fulfilling to see him and Kevin Siembieda reconnect – they are obviously old friends and get along famously. Sophie Campbell, who currently works on the TMNT comic for IDW, has also been great to meet and collaborate with. Adding all of that on top of great Palladium artists like Freddie E Williams II and Michael Majestic, this is shaping up to be a legendary project for everyone involved.

As someone who personally found this hobby and Palladium Books through the 1985 TMNT RPG, I’m ecstatic with the success of this project and humbled by your support as we bring this classic back in redux style – remastered in full color with all the bells and whistles like custom dice, playing cards, a new GM screen, and miniatures.

Thank you from me and the rest of the Palladium Books team, with your support we have been able to resurrect one of the most beloved and pivotal role-playing games of the 1980s.

Cheers!

– Sean Owen Roberson, Palladium Books

Surprise Package comments from fans like you

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, especially me and Sean, 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.

S.B. in Lynnwood, Washington, writes: Fantasy and horror is my jam, but the TMNT is my absolute favorite. Thanks for bringing it back!

[We are thrilled to beyond measure to be bringing the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Other Strangeness RPG back and in deluxe color. The Kickstarter may be over, but the core two books and Black, White and Red editions will be available to the general public. Game screen too. – Kevin]

J.S. in Millbrook, Alabama, writes: Thank you for all you do! Stay healthy and much, much success with the TMNT Redux Kickstarter.

[From your mouth to God’s ears, J.S. The TMNT Redux is just the beginning. Sean and I have so many great things in store for our growing fan base. Inspiration runs rampant here at the Palladium offices, so this is just the beginning. – Kevin]

B.W. in Chandler, Arizona, writes (in part): First, thank you for the copy of Road Hogs in my first Surprise Package box. It was a lot of fun to see that, especially right as the TMNT Kickstarter launched. Second, Thank you for your appearance on Gaming with ADHD. It was a blast to talk to you guys … Finally, while this won’t be my last Surprise Package I order, I hope you guys have a great Christmas and a Happy New Year. Palladium has brought a lot of joy to me over the years, and I’m glad you’re still here contributing to it.

[Me too, B.W., me too! I love what I do. So does Sean. Happy to appear on Gaming with ADHD again. Heck, we’re happy to appear on most YouTube shows and podcasts, time permitting. All the show-runners have to do is ask. Hint, hint. Merry Christmas to you as well, B.W., and everyone! – Kevin]

J.M. in Glenns Ferry, Idaho, writes (in part): I’m so excited about the TMNT announcement. I’ll never forget the day in 1989 when I was invited to play TMNT for the first time. It was my first experience with role-playing. It came at a difficult time in my life and quickly role-playing became my favorite thing. When things go hard at home or school, it was great to step into Robotech or Rifts or Heroes Unlimited. To become a larger than life character who did amazing things and was in complete control of their destiny.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles & Other Strangeness was the first role-playing game I played, and Robotech was the first game I owned, but they were quickly followed by RECON, Heroes Unlimited, Palladium Fantasy, and my favorite, Rifts.

Palladium Books has always been my favorite gaming company because it has the best writing, the most imaginative settings, and the greatest emphasis on being a “hero,” something I think a lot of companies have forgotten. So never doubt Kevin, Sean, and everyone else that your work makes a difference. I’m very excited to see what the future holds.

[J.M., I’m glad our games were there to help you through rough times. They and our fans have been there for me when I needed them too. Funny how karma works. Thank you for your kind words. The future is currently looking very exciting and full of wonder and heroes to keep your imagination burning. Game on. – Kevin]

D.R. in Tifton, Georgia, writes: I enjoy them all. The best games I’ve run were Rifts® and Heroes Unlimited. I think your products are an inspirational wellspring of creativity. Keep up the good work!

[Hi praise, thank you, D.R. Just as I have been inspired by other creators, I’m delighted and humbled to have inspired so many with my work. Keep your imagination burning bright. – Kevin]

J.H. in Mankato, MN, writes: Thank you for the years and years of excellence!

[Our pleasure, J.H. We love what we do and the people we do it for. – Kevin]

A.N. in Muncie, Indiana, writes: I picked up Rifts® and Splicers® at Gen Con 2023 and now decided to collect all the materials. Thank you so much for creating these awesome worlds. Happy holiday season.

[Glad to hear you are delving into the Megaverse and loving it. Happy holidays to you and yours. – Kevin]

J.R. in Portage, Michigan, writes: New player. Just got Rifts® Ultimate Edition … I live in Michigan so Northern Gun is rad.

[Welcome to the Palladium Megaverse, J.R. I think you’ll find plenty of fun and exciting aspects of this expansive and alien, yet familiar, world. Game on. – Kevin]

B.C. in Spring, Texas, writes (in part): Thank you for making such creative and engaging games. I love that the common experience system driving all Palladium games emphasizes and incentivizes roleplaying, thinking, collaboration, and problem solving over combat and “taking stuff” … That facet of the Palladium system is not often given the praise it deserves. I also am excited about the direction the company is heading as a result of the Siembieda and Roberson collaboration. I’m eager to see what’s coming next … Thanks again!

[Thank you, B.C., for the high praise and recognition of our experience system. You are going to love the direction Sean and I are taking the company. The TMNT redux and its full color presentation is just the tip of the iceberg. Thanks for the support and keep watching. The best is yet to come. – Kevin]

E.C. in Wausau, Wisconsin, writes: Thank you, Kevin and Crew, for games, cherished memories, and — holy crap — 25 years(!) of the Christmas Surprise Package/holiday Grab Bag. I’ve participated nearly every year and find it a genuine thrill; such a fun annual experience. I hope to see Mechanoid Space someday. Perhaps it could be a poetic way to introduce a Palladium “third” edition refined rules set, or could make for a pretty great Rifts® Dimension Book.

[Yep, E.C., 25 years of doing Christmas Surprise Packages! And yes, I think you’ve participated in at least 20 of those years. Awesome, right? Who knows what might be coming in future? Um, actually, Sean and I know, but we’re not telling. At least not yet. Bwahahaha … er … I mean ho, ho, ho, Merry Christmas and happy holidays to you and yours. Game on, my friend, game on and enjoy new adventures. – Kevin]

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles™ & Other Strangeness Role-Playing Game Kickstarter Now in its Final Hours!

Written by pb_addy on November 28, 2023. Posted in Weekly Updates.

NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 28, 2023

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles^™ & Other Strangeness Role-Playing Game Kickstarter Now in its Final Hours!

Westland MI – November 28, 2023 – The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles & Other Strangeness role-playing game (RPG) Kickstarter is rapidly drawing to a close. But you can still join the thousands already supporting it if you act quickly. You have until tonight – Tuesday evening, November 28 – to join the Kickstarter and get in on the fun.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/palladiumbooks/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-and-other-strangeness

This historic redux of the ever-popular role-playing game, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles & Other Strangeness, includes remastered text and is filled with full-color artwork by Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird, Jim Lawson, and dozens of renowned artists that will thrill all Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fans. The campaign hit its $250,000 funding goal in the first 4 hours, has exceeded $1 million since, and has the full support of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird.

The success of the campaign has resulted in the following bonus content being added:

Bonus art prints featuring the cover paintings of the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles & Other Strangeness RPG as well as the Transdimensional Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles sourcebook.
A bonus downloadable introductory adventure written by TMNT comic book writer Sophie Campbell in collaboration with Palladium Books founder Kevin Siembieda.
A bonus TMNT poker card deck illustrated with art from the role-playing game, available as an add-on for all backers, and added for FREE to the highest pledge levels.
The Fugitoid character is being added to the books and to the Heroes miniature set!

At the time of writing, the following bonus content is being unlocked as more fans pledge:

Karai, Shredder’s lieutenant, will be added to the books, including an all-new illustration by TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman.
A Triceraton warrior miniature will be added to the Villain miniature set, plus a new mutant animal will be added to the book as determined by a fan poll.
Doc Feral, a classic evil mastermind from the original RPG, will be added to the Villain miniature set, plus a second new mutant animal determined by a fan poll.
An April O’Neil miniature will be added to the Heroes miniature set, plus a third new mutant animal will be added to the book as determined by a fan poll.

The beloved, original out-of-print Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles role-playing game and its five sourcebooks are sought-after collector items that have enthralled generations since its release in 1985 as one of the first licensed TMNT products. They are returning to print as two deluxe hardcover collections of the RPG and sourcebooks. Each is being completely remastered by industry veteran Sean Owen Roberson and presented in full color. Kevin Eastman is creating a new, painted, variant cover, and Eastman and Laird have combined their talents to jointly create two brand new, variant, Mutagen Green foil covers!

Bonus material includes an array of new artwork, never before seen behind-the-scenes info and art, a selection of new mutant animals and character, plus remembrances and tributes by renowned comic book and RPG creators including Eastman, Peter Laird, Freddie E. Williams II, Steven Cummings, Sophie Campbell, David Petersen and many more.

“This is incredibly exciting! I am 1000% onboard to help bring this historic and original TMNT Role Playing Game series back in a truly deluxe collector’s edition that will thrill original fans and open the door for new ones,” said Eastman. “I’ve made all my archives available for expanded behind-the-scenes content as well as a few top secret surprises you need to be part of. Stay tuned!”

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles & Other Strangeness Kickstarter ends November 28th

The Kickstarter campaign that launched on Halloween comes to an end the evening of November 28, 2023, so there is still time to see what it has to offer you. The mind-blowing Kickstarter exclusives include: TMNT miniatures based on the role-playing game, dice sets, variant book covers, art prints by legacy TMNT creatives, a card deck, and more, including special stretch goals to entice role-playing fans and TMNT fans alike. All products ship in 2024. To be among the first to hear about the entire exciting slate of releases, creators, exclusives and stretch goals to be unlocked with your support, be sure to go to the Kickstarter page and subscribe for updates: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/palladiumbooks/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-and-other-strangeness

About Palladium Books®

Palladium Books was established in 1981 by visionary game designer Kevin Siembieda, renowned for his world-building. Together he and Erick Wujcik created one of the best-selling and most beloved RPGs of all time, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles & Other Strangeness. Other popular Palladium RPG titles over the years include Rifts, Robotech, Heroes Unlimited, Ninjas & Superspies, Palladium Fantasy RPG, Nightbane, and Dead Reign, among many others.

For more information visit the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles & Other Strangeness Kickstarter or www.palladiumbooks.com before it ends Tuesday, evening, November 28.

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Palladium Books® – Kickstarter Ending & News – November 28, 2023

Written by pb_addy on November 28, 2023. Posted in Weekly Updates.

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

By Kevin Siembieda

Good News! Palladium Books’ Cyber-Tuesday sale continues through Wednesday, but ends after midnight November 29.

Good News! Fan fave Palladium Christmas Surprise Package offer continues to Christmas Eve. And it’s not just for Christmas but birthdays, anniversaries and any gift-giving occasion (including a treat for yourself).

WARNING – FINAL HOURS of the TMNT & Other Strangeness Kickstarter – Ends Tonight. If you have any interest at all, pledge $1 (or any low pledge level) to become an “official backer” of this Kickstarter. Doing so enables you to upgrade your pledge level and get add-ons AFTER the Kickstarter ends during the Backerkit Pledge Management period that follows in December and January. This way you can wait for more updates and images before you make your final decisions. As I write this there are only 13 hours left. Do not delay.

Today is your LAST CHANCE – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Other Strangeness Kickstarter ENDS Tonight

$1 gets you in the door and able to upgrade your pledge level and get add-ons during the Pledge Management period AFTER the Kickstarter Ends

– Are you waiting to see all the finished covers?

– Are you wanting to see all the final miniature sculpts?

– Are you waiting to see more interior color pages or Tribute Pages?

– Are you just too busy to decide on a pledge level and add-ons now?

We understand. Here is the easy solution! Pledge $1 now, before the Kickstarter ends, November 28, and decide later. This is the only way you can get the miniatures, dice sets, and other Kickstarter Exclusives.

That one dollar pledge makes you an “Official Backer” eligible to upgrade your pledge level and get Kickstarter Exclusives, over the next two months during the Pledge Management period via Backerkit. Meanwhile, Palladium will continue post updates, info, art, and miniature images in Kickstarter Updates AFTER the Kickstarter ends. But you must pledge that $1 (or any level) now to be eligible to upgrade your pledge and get Kickstarter Exclusive add-ons later. Please pledge that one dollar now, so you don’t regret it later.

We do not want anyone to feel as if they are being rushed or forced to make a choice without all the information and images they may need. That one dollar pledge buys you peace of mind and time to evaluate all info and images yet to come over the weeks ahead to make an informed decision.

Experience the original TMNT role-playing game and five sourcebooks in magnificent color for the very first time. Much of the artwork was created by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird specifically for the game and includes 30+ pages of comics, everything colored by top color artists Michael Majestic and Luis Antonio Delgado (The Last Ronin) and Jeremy Colwell (TMNT vs Batman comics). All of it remastered, reedited, gently updated, and filled with page after page of brand new art created by legendary comic book and gaming artists just for these two new, hardcover, collections. Plus alternative foil covers by Eastman and Laird, alternative color covers by Kevin Eastman and Sophie Campbell, and one-of-a-kind Kickstarter Exclusives you will love (miniatures, dice sets, poker deck, and so much more). See details below.

Thank you for your understanding and desire to support the historic and fun TMNT & Other Strangeness Kickstarter.

Cyber-Monday thru Cyber-Tuesday Sales now

SALE #1 – Palladium’s Black Friday & Cyber-Monday SALE – now thru Wednesday, November 29

Rifts® Notepad & Pencil Set – one notepad and 5 different pencils -Cat. No. 2603 (set)
Palladium Pens (3 different, all cool)
Rifts® Ultimate Edition Softcover – Cat. No. 800SE
Rifts® Ultimate Edition Hardcover – Cat. No. 800HC
Rifts® 30th Anniversary Commemorative Hardcover (with behind the scenes)
All in-stock Rifts® titles, except foil hardcovers.
All Phase World® titles, except Skraypers (almost sold out).
All Rifts® Chaos Earth® titles, except the hardcover.
The Rifter® #83, #84 and #85.
All Palladium Fantasy RPG® titles, except the two hardcovers.
All Nightbane® titles, except the hardcover.
All Heroes Unlimited™ titles, except the hardcover.
Ninjas & Superspies RPG and Mystic China sourcebook, except the hardcover.
All After the Bomb® titles, except hardcover. Create mutant animal super-heroes using the After the Bomb® RPG and sourcebooks for the standalone post-apocalyptic setting or combine it with Ninjas & Superspies (TMNT style or with the redux TMNT & Other Strangeness RPG – see the current Kickstarter which ends November 28), or add them to your Heroes Unlimited™ campaign and use them to create animalistic Nightbane® or D-Bees in Rifts®, or Frankenstein lab creations for Beyond the Supernatural, or as aliens from other worlds and dimensions for Phase World® or any appropriate setting. Unleash your imagination.
Beyond the Supernatural 1st Edition Rules Hardcover and Boxed Nightmares sourcebook (1st edition rules).
Beyond the Supernatural RPG, 2nd Edition, softcover AND hardcover, and Creature Feature sourcebook.
Sale runs now thru Wednesday, November 29. Please spread the word.

SALE #2 (sort of) – the historic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Other Strangeness KICKSTARTER – ENDS Tuesday, November 28

Please do not miss out on these two magnificent, full-color hardcover editions, beautifully remastered and including tribute art and bonus material.

The Kickstarter Exclusives are amazing and limited! Variant covers, miniatures, 5 FanRoll dice sets, dice tray, dice tower, and so much more are available ONLY via the Kickstarter and will NOT be sold in stores or online.

Be strategic: Pledge enough just to get in on the Kickstarter now! Later, during the Backerkit pledge management phase, you can decide whether you want to increase your pledge and/or get add-ons AFTER the holiday madness has passed. That way you get in on the Kickstarter now but can figure out exactly what you want when things quiet down. And if you want to be kind, you can add items for friends who foolishly missed this historic Kickstarter. You can get in with as little as a $1 pledge or a basic pledge level of $50 and upgrade and/or add-on during the Backerkit pledge manager period after the Kickstarter ends. Spread the word!

What makes this Kickstarter historic?

* A deluxe redux of the original, beloved Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Other Strangeness RPG and sourcebooks by the company and people who published it in the first place.

* Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird wholeheartedly support this passion project.

* Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird are working together to create new variant, collector covers!

* 30+ pages of new tribute art by comic book and gaming legends created special for these books.

* First time you can get a TMNT & Other Strangeness poker deck with the TMNT and RPG characters as the face cards. Yet to be revealed in the Kickstarter.

* Detailed TMNT & Other Strangeness miniatures.

* Collectible dice sets that come with a full color dice bag, by FanRoll.

* We are on track to become the biggest TMNT based Kickstarter ever!

Be part of history and get yourself what are all going to become instant collector items you will cherish for a lifetime.

All lovingly created by TMNT fans for TMNT fans. Thank you for your participation and please spread the word.

Funded in 4 hours.
Kickstarter Project we Love.
Surpassed one million dollars this morning.
Less than 60 hours remaining for you to back this project.
Beautiful art filled books for comic books fans, gamers, and all TMNT fans.
Brand new cover art by Eastman and Laird, Freddie E. Williams, and Sophie Campbell.
More than 30 pages of brand new tribute art by comic book and gaming legends.
More than 30 pages of comic strips.
New mutant animals and characters like the Fugitoid.
Special Black, White and Red edition hardcover. The black and white interior art has red masks for ALL the Turtles just like the original comic books and spot red color throughout. The bonus sections are in color. Covers by Freddie E. Williams and Jeremy Colwell.
Game Master screen.
Mutagen Green dice set and mat.
Kickstarter Exclusives that are fun and amazing, very limited, and destined to become instant collector’s items.
New art for variant covers of each hardcover (4 total). One by Kevin Eastman (color), one by Sophie Campbell (color), and two green foil covers with new art by Eastman and Laird. ALL created special for the Kickstarter!
2 sets of detailed 28mm miniatures that look amazing.
5 Dice sets and each comes with a full color dice bag.
Dice tray
Dice tower
Print Sets
Poker Deck
Join the thousands of fans who have already pledged to this Kickstarter. Please do not miss out on these two magnificent, full-color hardcover editions, beautifully remastered and includes 60+ pages of bonus material (and we may add pages).

TMNT & Other Strangeness KICKSTARTER – ENDS Tuesday, November 28 – spread the word

SALE #3 – Christmas Surprise Package offer now through December 24

The best deal in gaming – $100+ worth of goodies (often more) for $60 (plus shipping). Books are signed if you want them to be. It is just 4 weeks till Christmas and Kwanzaa, and 2 weeks till Hanukkah (starts December 7)! Less time when you account for the time to process and ship orders, so this weekend and next are the perfect time to place your holiday orders. The Surprise Package Offer ends December 24, 2023.

SALE #4 – Kevin’s Toys, Art and Collectibles SALE – now through December 11, 2023

A glimpse at items offered in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Other Strangeness KICKSTARTER – ends Tuesday, November 28th

Please spread the word. We do not want fans of the TMNT comic books and the role-playing game to miss this unique opportunity. You can think of the redux editions as part director’s cut, part RPG, and part commemorative coffee table books. Enjoy.

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

Palladium Books® – Sales, News & Updates – November 27, 2023

Written by pb_addy on November 27, 2023. Posted in Weekly Updates.

Palladium Books^® – Sales, News & Updates – November 27, 2023

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

By Kevin Siembieda

2 Cyber-Monday Sales and One TMNT Kickstarter ENDING soon and other limited time offers

All the sales information and links are below, but we want to emphasize that you can be part of Palladium’s historic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Other Strangeness Kickstarter for as little as $1 and decide on the pledge level and add-ons in December or January in the Backerkit Pledge Manager phase.

Final Hours of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Other Strangeness Kickstarter – join for $1 now or miss out

– Are you waiting to see all the finished covers?

– Are you wanting to see all the final miniature sculpts?

– Are you waiting to see more interior color pages or Tribute Pages?

– Are you just too busy to decide on a pledge level and add-ons now?

Thank you for your understanding and desire to support the historic and fun TMNT & Other Strangeness Kickstarter.

Cyber-Monday thru Cyber-Tuesday Sales now

SALE #1 – Palladium’s Black Friday & Cyber-Monday SALE – now thru Wednesday, November 29

Rifts® Notepad & Pencil Set – one notepad and 5 different pencils -Cat. No. 2603 (set)
Palladium Pens (3 different, all cool)
Rifts® Ultimate Edition Softcover – Cat. No. 800SE
Rifts® Ultimate Edition Hardcover – Cat. No. 800HC
Rifts® 30th Anniversary Commemorative Hardcover (with behind the scenes)
All in-stock Rifts® titles, except foil hardcovers.
All Phase World® titles, except Skraypers (almost sold out).
All Rifts® Chaos Earth® titles, except the hardcover.
The Rifter® #83, #84 and #85.
All Palladium Fantasy RPG® titles, except the two hardcovers.
All Nightbane® titles, except the hardcover.
All Heroes Unlimited™ titles, except the hardcover.
Ninjas & Superspies RPG and Mystic China sourcebook, except the hardcover.
All After the Bomb® titles, except hardcover. Create mutant animal super-heroes using the After the Bomb® RPG and sourcebooks for the standalone post-apocalyptic setting or combine it with Ninjas & Superspies (TMNT style or with the redux TMNT & Other Strangeness RPG – see the current Kickstarter which ends November 28), or add them to your Heroes Unlimited™ campaign and use them to create animalistic Nightbane® or D-Bees in Rifts®, or Frankenstein lab creations for Beyond the Supernatural, or as aliens from other worlds and dimensions for Phase World® or any appropriate setting. Unleash your imagination.
Beyond the Supernatural 1st Edition Rules Hardcover and Boxed Nightmares sourcebook (1st edition rules).
Beyond the Supernatural RPG, 2nd Edition, softcover AND hardcover, and Creature Feature sourcebook.
Sale runs now thru Wednesday, November 29. Please spread the word.

SALE #2 (sort of) – the historic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Other Strangeness KICKSTARTER – ENDS Tuesday, November 28

Please do not miss out on these two magnificent, full-color hardcover editions, beautifully remastered and including tribute art and bonus material.

What makes this Kickstarter historic?

* A deluxe redux of the original, beloved Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Other Strangeness RPG and sourcebooks by the company and people who published it in the first place.

* Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird wholeheartedly support this passion project.

* Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird are working together to create new variant, collector covers!

* 30+ pages of new tribute art by comic book and gaming legends created special for these books.

* First time you can get a TMNT & Other Strangeness poker deck with the TMNT and RPG characters as the face cards. Yet to be revealed in the Kickstarter.

* Detailed TMNT & Other Strangeness miniatures.

* Collectible dice sets that come with a full color dice bag, by FanRoll.

* We are on track to become the biggest TMNT based Kickstarter ever!

Be part of history and get yourself what are all going to become instant collector items you will cherish for a lifetime.

All lovingly created by TMNT fans for TMNT fans. Thank you for your participation and please spread the word.

Funded in 4 hours.
Kickstarter Project we Love.
Surpassed one million dollars this morning.
Less than 60 hours remaining for you to back this project.
Beautiful art filled books for comic books fans, gamers, and all TMNT fans.
Brand new cover art by Eastman and Laird, Freddie E. Williams, and Sophie Campbell.
More than 30 pages of brand new tribute art by comic book and gaming legends.
More than 30 pages of comic strips.
New mutant animals and characters like the Fugitoid.
Special Black, White and Red edition hardcover. The black and white interior art has red masks for ALL the Turtles just like the original comic books and spot red color throughout. The bonus sections are in color. Covers by Freddie E. Williams and Jeremy Colwell.
Game Master screen.
Mutagen Green dice set and mat.
Kickstarter Exclusives that are fun and amazing, very limited, and destined to become instant collector’s items.
New art for variant covers of each hardcover (4 total). One by Kevin Eastman (color), one by Sophie Campbell (color), and two green foil covers with new art by Eastman and Laird. ALL created special for the Kickstarter!
2 sets of detailed 28mm miniatures that look amazing.
5 Dice sets and each comes with a full color dice bag.
Dice tray
Dice tower
Print Sets
Poker Deck
Join the thousands of fans who have already pledged to this Kickstarter. Please do not miss out on these two magnificent, full-color hardcover editions, beautifully remastered and includes 60+ pages of bonus material (and we may add pages).

TMNT & Other Strangeness KICKSTARTER – ENDS Tuesday, November 28 – spread the word

SALE #3 – Christmas Surprise Package offer now through December 24

SALE #4 – Kevin’s Toys, Art and Collectibles SALE – now through December 11, 2023

SALE #5 – DriveThruRPG.com PDF Weekend Sale – now thru Cyber-Monday:

100+ PDF Palladium titles (and the books of hundreds of other publishers) are on sale at the biggest savings of the year. NOW thru Cyber-Monday, November 27. ‘Nuff said.

A glimpse at items offered in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Other Strangeness KICKSTARTER – ends Tuesday, November 28th

This Update 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 and Sean Owen Roberson

A glimpse into what’s coming in 2024

Time is running out – 11 days left to get a Palladium Surprise Package – offer ends January 15, 2024

What is a Christmas Surprise Package?

NEW on DriveThruRPG.com – Newly UPDATED Rifts® Automated Character Sheet AND Creature Feature™ sourcebook for Beyond the Supernatural™ are now available

300+ RPG titles from Palladium Books

Closing Thoughts – Welcome to the Megaverse®

Surprise Package comments from fans like you

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

By Kevin Siembieda and Sean Owen Roberson

Palladium’s Christmas Surprise Package Offer Extended till January 15, 2024

What is a Christmas Surprise Package?

NEW on DriveThruRPG.com – Newly UPDATED Rifts® Automated Character Sheet AND Creature Feature™ sourcebook for Beyond the Supernatural™ are now available

300+ RPG titles from Palladium Books

Closing Thoughts – Happy New Year!

Surprise Package comments from fans like you

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

By Kevin Siembieda and Sean Owen Roberson

Palladium’s Christmas Surprise Package Offer Extended

What is a Christmas Surprise Package?

NEW on DriveThruRPG.com – Newly UPDATED Rifts® Automated Character Sheet AND Creature Feature™ sourcebook for Beyond the Supernatural™ are now available

300+ RPG titles from Palladium Books

Closing Thoughts – Stay Warm and Feel the Love

Surprise Package comments from fans like you

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

By Kevin Siembieda and Sean Owen Roberson

Shipping for Christmas Delivery – 6 Shipping Days to Christmas

FINAL DAYS – Palladium Books – Stocking Stuffer Sale – Most items 30-50% off – sale ends Monday, December 18

Rifts® 25mm Metal Miniatures – 50% off

Rifts® Heroic 28mm Resin Miniatures – Sale

FINAL Weekend to order and ship Christmas Surprise Package via UPS Ground in time for Christmas – offer ENDS December 24

NEW on DriveThruRPG.com – Newly UPDATED Rifts® Automated Character Sheet AND Creature Feature™ sourcebook for Beyond the Supernatural™ are now available

300+ RPG titles from Palladium Books

Closing Thoughts – Stay Frosty for the Holidays

Surprise Package comments from fans like you

Palladium Books – Stocking Stuffer Sale – Most items 30-50% off – One Week Only (sale ends December 18)

Rifts® 25mm Metal Miniatures – 50% off

Rifts® Heroic 28mm Resin Miniatures – Sale

Christmas Surprise Package offer ENDS December 24

Shipping in time for Christmas – 10 Shipping Days to Christmas

– Must place order by December 17 to guarantee delivery by Christmas via UPS and Priority Mail

Palladium Books® – Weekly Update – December 7, 2023

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

By Kevin Siembieda and Sean Owen Roberson

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Other Strangeness Kickstarter reminder

The Rifts® Automated Character Sheet has enjoyed an Update

Shipping in time for Christmas – 18 days to Christmas – but only 7-10 when you account for shipping

Palladium Christmas Surprise Package offer – only 18 Days to Christmas

What is a Christmas Surprise Package?

SALE – Kevin’s Toys, Art and Collectibles SALE – now through December 11, 2023

NEW on DriveThruRPG.com – Creature Feature™ sourcebook for Beyond the Supernatural™ AND the newly Updated Rifts® Automated Character Sheet

300+ RPG titles from Palladium Books

Closing Thoughts – Feeling Warm and Fuzzy Inside

Surprise Package comments from fans like you

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

By Kevin Siembieda and Sean Owen Roberson

SALE EXTENDED – Palladium’s Black Friday & Cyber-Monday SALE – EXTENDED thru Friday afternoon – December 1

Palladium Christmas Surprise Package offer

What is a Christmas Surprise Package?

Christmas SHIPPING Update:

4 weeks till Christmas, but less time in order to ship and receive it in time for Christmas – ONLY about 10 days left to order and get delivery by Christmas via Media Mail.

SALE – Kevin’s Toys, Art and Collectibles SALE – now through December 11, 2023

NEW on DriveThruRPG.com – Creature Feature™ sourcebook for Beyond the Supernatural™

300+ RPG titles from Palladium Books

Closing Thoughts – Turtle Power! – By Sean Owen Roberson

Surprise Package comments from fans like you

NEWS RELEASE

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

By Kevin Siembieda

Today is your LAST CHANCE – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Other Strangeness Kickstarter ENDS Tonight

$1 gets you in the door and able to upgrade your pledge level and get add-ons during the Pledge Management period AFTER the Kickstarter Ends

Cyber-Monday thru Cyber-Tuesday Sales now

SALE #1 – Palladium’s Black Friday & Cyber-Monday SALE – now thru Wednesday, November 29

SALE #2 (sort of) – the historic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Other Strangeness KICKSTARTER – ENDS Tuesday, November 28

What makes this Kickstarter historic?

SALE #3 – Christmas Surprise Package offer now through December 24

SALE #4 – Kevin’s Toys, Art and Collectibles SALE – now through December 11, 2023

A glimpse at items offered in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Other Strangeness KICKSTARTER – ends Tuesday, November 28th

Palladium Books® – Sales, News & Updates – November 27, 2023

**Time is running out – 11 days left to get a Palladium Surprise Package – offer ends January 15, 2024**

NEW on DriveThruRPG.com – Newly UPDATED Rifts^® Automated Character Sheet AND Creature Feature^™ sourcebook for Beyond the Supernatural^™ are now available

Closing Thoughts – Welcome to the Megaverse^®

NEW on DriveThruRPG.com – Newly UPDATED Rifts^® Automated Character Sheet AND Creature Feature^™ sourcebook for Beyond the Supernatural^™ are now available

NEW on DriveThruRPG.com – Newly UPDATED Rifts^® Automated Character Sheet AND Creature Feature^™ sourcebook for Beyond the Supernatural^™ are now available

**Shipping for Christmas Delivery – 6 Shipping Days to Christmas**

Rifts^® 25mm Metal Miniatures – 50% off

Rifts^® Heroic 28mm Resin Miniatures – Sale

NEW on DriveThruRPG.com – Newly UPDATED Rifts^® Automated Character Sheet AND Creature Feature^™ sourcebook for Beyond the Supernatural^™ are now available

Rifts^® 25mm Metal Miniatures – 50% off

Rifts^® Heroic 28mm Resin Miniatures – Sale

**Shipping in time for Christmas – 10 Shipping Days to Christmas**

Palladium Books^® – Weekly Update – December 7, 2023

The Rifts^® Automated Character Sheet has enjoyed an Update

NEW on DriveThruRPG.com – Creature Feature^™ sourcebook for Beyond the Supernatural^™ AND the newly Updated Rifts^® Automated Character Sheet

NEW on DriveThruRPG.com – Creature Feature^™ sourcebook for Beyond the Supernatural^™

Palladium Books^® – Sales, News & Updates – November 27, 2023