Rifts: MercTown

[Lando The Archmagi]

My Rifts game has opening for 2-4 additional players to round out the party and the hunt for Tharnos will continue.

Feel free to play anything from the North American continent that isn't ungodly powerful. I can help craft a pc if needed.

I'll accept most mercenaries, men at arms, magic occs and psionics and scholars/adventurers.

The party could use a mage or magic inclined pc.

Humans, humanoid Dbees (orcs, trolls, elves, dwarves, etc), and no supernatural PS permitted. (i.e. no dragons, no demons, werewolves etc).

[Thanos]

You should add a something about the pace of the game perhaps?

[Lando The Archmagi]

You should add a something about the pace of the game perhaps?

Like all PBP its affected by RL and circumstances. At least my games get updated (and I updated Rifts today) even though I've fought bi-lateral pneumonia, and other RL issues lately.

I've lost players without any explanation and or consideration and I've lost some like yourself who voluntarily left. To each their own. The pace was flowing fine until I bought my home/moved and got sick... it'll pick back up now that I'm healing and getting treated. :)

Seen lots of other games do far worse here, most of them just abruptly end without anything from the former GM/storyteller and no word or anything. I've kept everyone informed and in touch when I've had to delay things.

I think I run very good games personally both online and in person (and have plenty of feedback either way).

So its upto the players to help make the story, if they don't roleplay or participate regularly that does tend to slow things down some, beyond the usual RL circumstances. I'm more than willing to keep my games going if the players participate.

[chalice]

Happily hanging in here and hoping for a mage...or a mechanic...we all get hit by RL sometimes, it's just the breaks. This time it happened to be Lando's turn...I know it's been mine in the past.

The current party is a Juicer, a Glitter Boy and a Mind Melter, I believe...all very nice, fluffy people. Honest :)

Merctown is a fun setting and I'm looking forward to learning more about it.

[Lando The Archmagi]

Merctown is a fun setting and I'm looking forward to learning more about it.

MercTown is one of my favorite settings, am actually playing in a MercTown PBP game at another site.

Yes, indeed there are openings for 2-4 roleplayers, feel free to run any concepts by me and post in the OOC thread if you like. As RL warrants I am keeping a regular schedule again, with updates.

[Lando The Archmagi]

For anyone interested, yes, indeed there are openings for 1-3 roleplayers, feel free to run any concepts by me and post in the OOC thread if you like.

[Lando The Archmagi]

For anyone interested, yes, indeed there are openings for upto 2 more mature roleplayers, feel free to run any concepts by me and post in the OOC thread if you like.

I've got a Ley Line Walker in the works to join now.

Any OCC/RCC from the Rifts:UE except Dragon Hatchling is permitted. Other OCC/RCCs are open as well from most of the North American related sourcebooks/worldbooks. Restricted to non supernatural beings/no demons/gods etc. I'd prefer humans/humanoids (elves, dwarves etc.)

[TocRat05]

Like all PBP its affected by RL and circumstances. At least my games get updated (and I updated Rifts today) even though I've fought bi-lateral pneumonia, and other RL issues lately.

I've lost players without any explanation and or consideration

I take offense to that. I left because you posted more in threads where you are a player then your Rifts game where you are supposed to be the GM. I didn't leave without any explanation or consideration. I liked the other players very much and enjoyed roleplaying with them. However the lack of consistent posting by you finally drove me to leave. You are the story teller! You have the duty to "drive the story" far more so then players. It is a big responsibility and encompasses more then just telling the players the results of their die rolls and waiting for them to initiate every action.

I understand real life can sometimes cause problems and I am sympathetic to your plight. However I would remind you that I posted more often and with greater frequency then you while deployed and yes even while in the middle of a combat cycle!!! Heck my cousin is in Iraq right now and he manages to get online and reply to emails with more regularity.

[Lando The Archmagi]

I understand real life can sometimes cause problems and I am sympathetic to your plight. However I would remind you that I posted more often and with greater frequency then you while deployed and yes even while in the middle of a combat cycle!!! Heck my cousin is in Iraq right now and he manages to get online and reply to emails with more regularity.

Well you really should read the whole post before responding. I didn't say who left without explanation or consideration, but a few individuals have and I've seen it happen to other GMs both on pbp games and in live chat games like on OpenRPG. I was active in both games I played in (because other players were active too) and I updated my games as well, and I kept everyone informed. I had RL issues that caused some delays, others had no problem waiting to play. Also, storytelling takes active participation with players who want to roleplay and build the story based on the plot/setup created by the storyteller.

My family has already served their time in Iraq and many other conflicts (have family in all branches of service) so thats irrelevant to being in the hospital with no computer access which I was a few times.

[Tofu]

What ever you need lando, even if you have to roll a character up for me.
I have no pdfs or hardbooks on Rifts Merc Town but you are a very good Gm.
and I am impressed. So if you need me ,count on me. Only problems I have had was a foreclosed home which resulted in a move and was offline for maybe a month or two.
But things seem to be getting better now. I view this community at least 1/day.

[Lando The Archmagi]

Well, have you ever played Rifts before? It's a lot of fun. I could certainly make you a pc or put one together for you (or you could use one of the former pcs). What interests you?

We've all had our share of RL stuff, no biggie, glad to see you back and participating/having fun. That's what its all about.

[Tofu]

nope actually never played Rifts. Just WOTC and Mongoose and White Wolf games. So defineatley would be a new experience.

Just roll me a adventurer. =) Thanks

[Lando The Archmagi]

nope actually never played Rifts. Just WOTC and Mongoose and White Wolf games. So defineatley would be a new experience.

Just roll me a adventurer. =) Thanks

Ah, well, take a gander. There are like 100+ options to play. :)

http://www.palladiumbooks.com

Adventurer covers a lot of choices. Wilderness Scout maybe? Could tie you into meeting Marduk and his NPC companion.

[BrianL03]

Are there any openings still?

[Lando The Archmagi]

Are there any openings still?

Yes, I got room for 3 more pcs... with Tofu taking one possibly, so that leaves 2.

[BrianL03]

Yes, I got room for 3 more pcs... with Tofu taking one possibly, so that leaves 2.

I have a friend that loves Rifts. I dunno if he'd do anything PBP, but I'll suggest it to him. So that could fill up the remaining two slots.

[Lando The Archmagi]

I have a friend that loves Rifts. I dunno if he'd do anything PBP, but I'll suggest it to him. So that could fill up the remaining two slots.

Sure, feel free to send him over. Take a look at the 4 pcs in the game and feel free to talk in the OCC forum.

Basically, I'd want something that doesn't duplicate too much any of the other pcs... and isn't monty haulish or ridiculous power level wise.

Mostly anything from the North American books (MercTown/Rifts Mercenaries, Rifts: UE, Rifts: Canada, etc)... no superhuman/supernatural beings...although, you can be a minor psychic per the rules if you so choose... you could be an PFRPG race (elf, dwarf etc), human, even Atlantean..or something similar...but nothing like a dragon hatchling..

See the character creation rules or feel free to ask.

[Tofu]

Well if you got one to fill the space feel free Lando. I can always come in when someone leaves. will need to buy the RIFT PDFS and that might be after Christmas until I get to them.

[Lando The Archmagi]

Well if you got one to fill the space feel free Lando. I can always come in when someone leaves. will need to buy the RIFT PDFS and that might be after Christmas until I get to them.

Good luck, there are no legal pdfs for Rifts. You got to buy the actual books. I have a discount that I can get through one of my local FLGS if you want to work something out. Online/Ebay might be another good idea.

http://palldiumbooks.com

Rifts: Ultimate Edtion is what you want.

I can make you up a pc sometime this week easily enough, even got some on paper, just would need to type them up in a file. Wilderness Scout alright then? They're kinda high tech ranger type who are free to do as they like (typically end up being adventurers/mercenaries for hire or the like).

[Tofu]

is fine with me. I will most likely get the hardbound around christmas.

[Lando The Archmagi]

is fine with me. I will most likely get the hardbound around christmas.

No problem, will likely work on your pc by this weekend, since I'm waiting on some of the players to post their current updates and waiting to hear from Brian and his friend if they're still intrested.

[BrianL03]

No problem, will likely work on your pc by this weekend, since I'm waiting on some of the players to post their current updates and waiting to hear from Brian and his friend if they're still intrested.

Yeah, I was talking with my friend, and he doesn't seem too gung-ho on getting involved online. *shrug*

[Lando The Archmagi]

Yeah, I was talking with my friend, and he doesn't seem too gung-ho on getting involved online. *shrug*

No problem, if you're still interested let me know and as I'm intending to do up a pc for Tofu this weekend and get him involved.

[RelentlessNight]

Yeah, the merry little troupe needs more players so plesae msg Lando with your zany ideas!

[Lando The Archmagi]

I've openings for 2-3 additional players. Anyone interested please feel free to drop me a line.

[Prince Yami]

I wpuld be interested in this. despite the fact that rifts tends to be horribly broken I would like to give it a shot instead of endlessly bitching about it. That being said I have an interesting character concept. you mind Rifts canada content? I have an affinity for tundra rangers.

[Lando The Archmagi]

I wpuld be interested in this. despite the fact that rifts tends to be horribly broken I would like to give it a shot instead of endlessly bitching about it. That being said I have an interesting character concept. you mind Rifts canada content? I have an affinity for tundra rangers.

Well, I'm a very experienced GM and player of Rifts and am restricting my game to non supernaturals (i.e. no dragon hatchlings etc) and using mostly human or humanoid type races and RCC/OCCs that are workable together.

It's a mercenary oriented game since its set in MercTown/Magic Zone.

[Prince Yami]

that I gathered. Those restrictions would definately help with game balance. trouble is i'm the opposite of you and i'm not all that experianced with rifts. I have some minor experiance but not all that much. So admittedly if you let me join it will be in a couple weeks while I get reaquianted with all the rules and read over the various material in the books.

[Lando The Archmagi]

that I gathered. Those restrictions would definately help with game balance. trouble is i'm the opposite of you and i'm not all that experianced with rifts. I have some minor experiance but not all that much. So admittedly if you let me join it will be in a couple weeks while I get reaquianted with all the rules and read over the various material in the books.

That's alright, between myself and the current players we can find or recommend something for you. Feel free to post in the OCC thread if you'd like. I'm actually making a pc for Tofu who is also new to Rifts. Making him a human wilderness scout that is a merc for hire/guide/ranger type.

[Prince Yami]

Cool. To be honest I was thinking a Sniper/gunslinger type character who rides aroundin some sort of...armored...vehicle...thingy... you see where this is going.

[Lando The Archmagi]

Cool. To be honest I was thinking a Sniper/gunslinger type character who rides aroundin some sort of...armored...vehicle...thingy... you see where this is going.

That'd be alright, lots of options for OCCs.

Most of the Mercenaries from Rifts : Mercenaries
Rifts:UE has Mercenary, Headhunter and such.
There are the gunslingers from Rifts: New West.

About a dozen options there.

[RelentlessNight]

Nuuu, I want my Xaayr Crystal Dragon Hatchling :D (aww its so cute, can I keep him?)

[Lando The Archmagi]

Nuuu, I want my Xaayr Crystal Dragon Hatchling :D (aww its so cute, can I keep him?)

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo, I'll feed you to the Splurgorth.

[Silverback]

i am interestd as well if there is still room, send me a message so i know to make a character. as GM can you please what the group needs as of this post?? it will make it easier for me to think of a char idea!! thanx

[Lando The Archmagi]

i am interestd as well if there is still room, send me a message so i know to make a character. as GM can you please what the group needs as of this post?? it will make it easier for me to think of a char idea!! thanx

Currently I may or may not have room, waiting to hear from my MIA players.

The party has:

Markus-Glitterboy played by Relentless
Suki-Mind Melter played by chalice (MIA)
Drake-Juicer played by chalice's significant other (MIA)

New Players forthcoming
Wilderness Scout-Tofu (being created by me for him)
Elven Ley Line Walker-
Techno Wizard/Legacy Scout-Snippersly

Important NPCs
Tarna - Headhunter Techno-Warrior
Sir Firestorm-Cyberknight (boyfriend of Suki?)
Marcus-Ley Line Walker from Collegiate Arcane

[Silverback]

thanks lando!! i have been playing palladium for years and can make almost anything.. just keep me informed about what you need, i will try to please.

my favorite race is dwarf or anything alien/d-bee, but i dont have a fav occ yet.

i am thinking of making a dwarf mystic with psi powers around mech/elec stuff (as dwarfs like to make stuff) .

i thought about a techno-wizard, but they dont have as many options in regards to powers and the mix of power usage

thanks again


PS: if you know of any other games that i may get in on, let me know

[Lando The Archmagi]

thanks lando!! i have been playing palladium for years and can make almost anything.. just keep me informed about what you need, i will try to please.

my favorite race is dwarf or anything alien/d-bee, but i dont have a fav occ yet.

i am thinking of making a dwarf mystic with psi powers around mech/elec stuff (as dwarfs like to make stuff) .

i thought about a techno-wizard, but they dont have as many options in regards to powers and the mix of power usage

thanks again


PS: if you know of any other games that i may get in on, let me know

A non techie would probably be good, got a few of them now. A dwarf from Rifts Conversion Book 1 is fine, just no supernatural powers or anything munchkin. A dwarven psionicist from Rifts UE is fine. I don't own Psyscape so nothing from it.

See the 3 Galaxies thread for another Rifts game if you haven't already.

[Silverback]

thanks for your reply...


ok!! how about a splicer?

[Lando The Archmagi]

thanks for your reply...ok!! how about a splicer?

I don't own Splicers. So that would be a no.

See the information copied from the Rules forum in my game thread...

Character Creation Rules recap:

Starting Level: 4th (previous experience as a mercenary required)

PCs made per RIFTS:UE/GM Guide (gear) and various Rifts supplements (Mercenaries, CWC, Book of Magic, Federation of Magic, MercTown, MercOps etc). No supernatural/monstrous or evil aligned pcs.

Stats: 4d6 take highest 3, if total is 16-18, roll 1d6 additional. (humans), if you roll a 6 you may roll an additional 1d6 per Rifts: UE

Non humans/D-Bees per Rifts Conversion Book or appropriate supplement

Standard Gear given by GM:

2 extra standard E-Clips or PPE Clips for Energy/TW weapons.
2 months "salary" from previous mercenary experience during the Seige of Tolkeen
NG-S2 surival pack in place of multiple gear/supply items (like a knapsack/tent etc).

Anything else above/beyond starting gear per OCC/RCC is by a character concept approval by GM basis

[Silverback]

got it!! i am just trying to come up with a char that i will enjoy as well as one that will be useful to party

[Silverback]

ok i am thinking a dwarf operater (psi)

[Lando The Archmagi]

ok i am thinking a dwarf operater (psi)

A dwarven operator from Rifts: UE would be fine.

[Silverback]

cool! ok, lando i will start working on him asap

[Silverback]

Ok Lando, here is my psi operator!!!!

Character Name: Rangrik
Alias: Ratchet
Race: Dwarf
O.C.C.: Psi- Operator (Russian)
Occupation: Adventurer
Alignment: Unprincipled
XP Level: 4
XP Points: 7301
Next Level @ XP: 14,300
Sentiments/Non-Humans: Prefers nonhuman to human company
Sentiments/Coalition: Wary; heard more bad than good
Disposition: gruff; Tough guy
Insanity: None

ATTRIBUTES
I.Q.: 16
M.E.: 19
M.A.:11
P.S.: 26
P.P.: 15
P.E.: 17
P.B.: 13
Speed:16

PHYSICAL DATA
ISP:99
HP: 40
SDC: 32
Age: 68 (max:250)
Sex: Male
Height: 3'11"
Weight: 220 lbs

Special Abilities
Recognize Machine Quality (70% / +3% lvl)
Repair/Soup-up Machines/Vehicles
- Repairs for cheap (25% orig cost + 30% for my labor)
- Replace MDC (1200 cr per Point restored)
- Add MDC ( +10% increase)
- Maximize Performance (+20% spd/ +10% rng/ -10% wt/ +1 wpn/ feature per area)
Invoke Trust/ Intimidate: %

Psionics
Telemechanics (10) Total Recall (2) Telemechanic Mental Operation (12)


O.C.C. Skills
Speak Dwarf/ Russian (98%) Sensory Equipment (70%)
Speak Dragonese/Elven (92%) Weapons Engineer (60%)
Speak Techno-can (82%) WP Blunt (S: +3 /P: +3 )
Basic Math (85%) WP Energy Pistol (A: +3/ B: +1 )
Computer Operation (90%) Basic Radio (80%)
Computer Repair (60%) Pilot: Power Armor (83%) Electrical Engineer (75%) Motorcycle (81%)
Find Contraband (57%) Tanks/APC (67%)
-Find Parts (77%) Mechanical Engineer (65%)
Jury-Rig (65%) Electrical Generation (85%)

O.C.C. Related Skills
Robot Mechanics (50%) Boxing Run Whittle (55%) Field Armorer (70%) Salvage (65%) Carpentry (55%)
Vehicle Armorer (60%) Cook (Pro/ 55%)
Secondary Skills
Roadwise (42%) Computer Program (50%) Robot Electronics (50%)
Brewing (45%/50%) First Aid (65%) Gemology (55%)

Combat Data
HTH Type: Expert HTH Type: Power Armor Basic
Number of Attacks:5 Number of attacks:6
Initiative Bonus: Initiative Bonus:
Strike Bonus:+2 Strike Bonus: +1
Parry Bonus:+2 Parry Bonus:+1
Dodge Bonus:+2 Dodge Bonus: +1 Damage Bonus: +26 Damage Bonus:
Bonus to Roll w/Punch:+2 Bonus to Roll w/Punch:+1
Bonus to Pull Punch: Bonus to Pull Punch:
Other Moves: Punch(1d4) Kick(2d4) Disarm(+2) Other Moves:
Elbow(1d4) Knee(1d4) Entangle(+ )
Tackle(1d4+kd) Flip(1d6+kd)
Power Punch/Kick(1d10)Crit(18-20)

Weapon Proficiencies
Blunt
Energy Pistol

Saving Throws
+2 Perception +2 vs. Psi/insanity
+2 vs. Fatigue +1 vs. poison
+2 vs. Disease +1 vs. magic


Equipment
Portable Tool Kit (including electric screwdriver) Goggles (sun)
Wrenches Pocket Notebook
Soldering Iron Box of Pens (x12)
Laser Torch Air Filter/ Gas Mask
Duct Tape (x1 roll) Overalls
Electrical Tape (x2 rolls) Set of Work Clothes
Pen Flashlight Canteen (x2)
Large Flashlight (police style) Large Sack
Flares (x12) Satchel
Lightweight Rope (10lbs/ 200’) Backpack
Notebook (300pgs) Latex gloves (x1 box)
Portable Disc Recorder Work Gloves (x2 pr)
Portable Language Translater Welding Helmet
Welding Goggles

WEAPONS

Lrg Wrench (2d6 sdc) Lrg Hammer (2d6 sdc)
Triax Pump Pistol



VEHICLES
WasteLander Motorcycle (with trailer / used as small garage)

[Lando The Archmagi]

VEHICLES

Novyet Landcrawler-sku (From Warlords of Russia)

Wastelander Motorbike (on back of landcrawler)

Fix the font color and formatting before you post it to the character subforum. I need a background and such too.

Evil pcs might not work well with the group, so reconsider his alignment.

I don't have Warlords of Russia, so pick another land vechile that is not ridiculous, a ATV or something would be fine. Also please use weapons from NG, Triax, Wilk's and related companies.

[Silverback]

Lando,

sorry for the confusion...i have edited ratchet as you ased, please see above for corrections

[Lando The Archmagi]

Lando,

sorry for the confusion...i have edited ratchet as you ased, please see above for corrections

Email your full pc with background in Word document. I need to know how he got to North America (why did he leave Russia) and MercTown to my email and I'll review him this weekend in more detail and work you into the story.

email: landothearchmagi@comcast.net