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Hello,

I have sent a PM to Chronicler.

If we don't hear back by the start of the quarter then we will put this potential group on hold.

VV

Floral Colossus Description: Groot! Racial Abilities Regrowth Can regrow plant matter quickly. Floral Colossus make a natural Healing roll once per day. Whenever she gains a permanent injury, she may make a natural healing roll once recovered from the Incapacitation which caused the injury. On a su...

Gnome Gnomes are similar in stature to Dwarves though they are more slender and not so sturdy. Many speculate that the two races are related though it would be wise not to speak of such things to a Dwarf. Gnomes tend to be bright and studious with a natural curiosity that sometimes land them in tro...

These races are created by players and should be considered unique.

Gunslinger - MARS Package It's been said that "the only thing meaner, deadlier and lower than a rattlesnake is a gunslinger." And while many are vile, wicked killers, a few use their carefully-honed skill with a gun as lawmen, local champions and wandering heroes. MARS Package Benefits So...

Perfect, thanks.

VV

Floral Colossus Description: Groot! Racial Abilities Regrowth Can regrow plant matter quickly. Floral Colossus make a natural Healing roll once per day. Whenever she gains a permanent injury, she may make a natural healing roll once recovered from the Incapacitation which caused the injury. On a su...

Hello,

New GM post with something for everyone:
http://savagerifts.com/viewtopic.php?f= ... 281#p12281

VV

Rekindling Old Flames (Sinder) After dressing the part, Sinder reaches out to someone he knew in town once. Pretty well actually, turns out they were going to get married! Her name then was Little Bird Sunrise, although people often called her Thunderbird behind her back due to her fiery temper. Wi...

Hello everyone Our quarter end is coming up on June 30. This has been a very busy quarter with lots of house rules proposals and Supporting Cast characters! We also have a few new groups coming on board. Please note. Within two weeks of quarter end I will do some housekeeping. 1) After any additiona...

Sounds like a good edge,

Given how many d-bees have charisma penalties (which go up with the CS) it might not make a good general edge but an iconic edge for mind melters might be very cool.

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Advances Power & Greatness 11: Very Unique : Choose any combination of 4 edges (Bruiser, Sweep, Tough As Nails, Imp. Tough As Nails). Also gain a d8 in the skill of your choosing. 8: Strong and Tough : The character begins with +1 Strength die type, with no Trait maximum, +1 Vigor die type, wit...

Background
An experimental bio-borg that escaped from slavery in the gladiatorial arenas of Atlantis. Rose through the ranks of the Greenskins gang in MercTown working as an enforcer and debt collector.

Gear

Bio-Borg Armor (Use NG Cannonball Stats: +4 Armor +1 Toughness)
Chain Long Sword (Str+2d8, AP 2, MD)
NG-57 Ion Blaster
NG-S2 Survival Pack

Character Sheet Brute Rank : Novice Experience : 0 Advances Left : 0 Race : Grackletooth Iconic Framework : Superhero (Genetic) Attributes : Agility d8, Smarts d4, Spirit d6, Strength d12+1, Vigor d12+1 Charisma : -4; Pace : 6; Parry : 7; Toughness : 17 (4) - in armor Skills : Fighting d12 (Origin ...

Because Rifts

Origin: Genetic Manipulation (Bio-Wizardy)

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Lars,

I think that's cool, and unique.

Go for it.

VV

Advances Power & Greatness Thunder & Lightning (Super Psychic Kinetic): Imbued with the spirit of Thor, the god of Thunder, this warrior has Arcane Background (Psionics), Telekinesis (Lightning), Smite (Thunder, Automatic Raise), Environmental Protection, Damage Field (Electricity), 20 ISP,...

Background

Gear Magic Norse Armor (TW Combat Mage Armor reskin) +7 Armor: 13 (7) +1 die type to strength (d8 total) Full Environment Protection Helmet grants access to darksight and farsight Does not require charging when on a ley line. Outside of a ley line, Combat Mage Armor requires 1 Power Point per hour ...

Character Sheet Dain dain.png Rank : Novice Experience : 0 Advances Left : 0 Race : Asgardian High Elf Iconic Framework : Superhero (Supernatural Creature) Attributes : Agility d8, Smarts d8, Spirit d8, Strength d6, Vigor d8 Charisma : -2; Pace : 6 (12 Flying); Parry : 6; Toughness : 6 Skills : Psi...

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Lars,

I like the armor, and the modified price is amazing. Really sucks player credits.

Rather than call it T-10 Cyclops armor can we keep all the features but call it something else? Maybe a cool armor from the Northern Gun or Black Market Books?

VV

Hello,

Hobo Joe has agreed to step in. His group is still forming so it gives him a chance to GM in the meantime.

Joe plays Cory in the first SET and is a long time Palladium GM. He's still learning the Savage system but has a good handle on things. He hopes to have a post up on Monday.

VV

New GM post:
http://savagerifts.com/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=722#p12030

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Decompression A few weeks at Castle Refuge proves the best place for the 1st SET is in the field. It’s just safer for everyone, including themselves! Between causing a ruckus at the pub, interpersonal drama, and cleaning out the Northern Gun store their downtime is like a hurricane hitting the smal...

Hey guys,

I am looking into a temp GM to carry you until Beowulf85 returns. Should allow you to finish off this quarter and be in the groove to start the next.

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Radcliffe, Unfortunately, your post rate calculation will be affected by a long GM absence. Given you are still posting and interacting in the Spider's Pub thread I might be inclined to count those. Afterall, it is allowing you to role play and meet posting requirements even in the absence of a GM. ...

This group is shaping up.

Chronicler do you want me to set up the various group forums?

VV

Stack 'em up.

VV

Less house rule activity! Also, what Radecliffe said. Different groups move at different paces too, for example the 1st SET had a flurry of posts in the bar yesterday as it is just RP time for them. Whereas two groups are in combat and that slows things down to one post a week, generally speaking. S...

Hey guys,

Beowulf85 has said he'll be back in July. Does the group need anything administratively/GM-wise until then?

VV

Edited a few things in the proposal post. Here's a test case to show the costs and limitations. NG RA15 Cannonball (arugabally the coolest armor set) Original: +4 armor, +1 toughness, d6 min Cost: 22,500 Mods available: 2 (1/2 armor) So firstly, I can't do too much, especially if I want electronics ...

Prices are from the Tomorrow Legion Player's Guide for cybernetics (which are surgically installed medical components). So they are Rifts adjusted, but I am not opposed to increasing them. Much like TW mods and cybernetics you still need to do the work or pay someone for it (we've been assuming at l...

I believe Lars' points hit what people are asking for. For a real example look at Fell and Merlaggon in 1st SET. Both have 250,000 store credit. Merlaggon buys a rocket launcher, modified for his unusual physiology, then tricks it out with a couple of minor TW enhancements. Fell wants to add some ex...

Added some lingo to say you can't add mods to TW armor.

Anything else?

Added note for TW. Went with each mod point reduces available TW upgrades by 1, just as a quick and easy way to balance a little.

I think it's done.

VV

I thought I saw a post here about the strength requirement.

For the extra armor I will edit it to say that a die type increase in strength requirement occurs after the third application. Leaving some wiggle room.

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Added secret compartment. Adding the battery pack requirement separates these from HJ upgrades which are superior to these upgrades keeping them unique and valuable. I labelled a few items as requiring battery pack, including exoskeletons. I like 1 mod = 1 lbs. For TW stuff...could we just say each ...

Added a battery pack mod per PM feedback.

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Okay, I scoured the cybernetics section and the HJ body armor table. ARMOR MODS Armor modifications can be done with enough time and the appropriate equipment. Some must be done as custom work (C) while the armor is being crafted, others are after market add-ons (A). Total Mods for body armor are eq...

Hmmm, Burn an edge in order to acquire upgrades to an item (and a random upgrade at that)? Doesn't cost an arcane character an edge to get a TW upgrade that does exactly what they want. If the objection is to the specific upgrades because they come from the HJ table then perhaps propose something el...

High Command,

Can you write that up in a more formal way and I'll just make it the house rule?

VV

Goodbye, Hello Fate is a cruel mistress. Lial Gabbersleaf came to Castle Refuge in search of her father, and arrived just in time for his funeral. It was enough to make a person insane, or more so in her case. In a fitting tribute to Sir Sayeen the younger Gabbersleaf is assigned to the 1st SET. Ke...

New GM post, http://savagerifts.com/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=665#p11045 Also, Tim +1 benny for the great report to the CS> Merlaggon, +1 for being greedy even when someone dies. Q, +1 benny for NOT being greedy when someone dies Fell & Cory, +1 benny each for vicious rage Sayeen, +1 benny for......

Quiet Journey As the team exits the old power plant, Fell and Cory respond to the scene instinctively. A blast from Cory knocks the officer back a few yards and causes his armor to burn while Fell pounces like an animal and beats the already dying man into the ground. An awkward silence occurs, eve...

Races from other Savage Worlds (available with admin Permission)

A list of other Savage World products where races (but not edges) may be drawn.

Shaintar (racial Edges not available after initial creation)

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New Gm Post!

http://savagerifts.com/viewtopic.php?f= ... 744#p10744

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Dragon Force No good in close the Enforcer tries to hold his ground but is assailed on all sides. Gale taunts with his superior wit while Sinder tosses fire balls, Timothy hacks, and Qooat reduces the pilot's effectiveness. All of it culminates with a crushing blow from Merlaggon that sends the gia...

Okay,

So debate about comparisons aside, I think the approach is best to add flavour/uniqueness not necessarily power.

Perhaps we can come up with some iconic edges and trappings for mind melters?

Seems the best way to go without tinkering with the core IF.

VV

Interestingly, I went back to a FB conversation with SPF and others regarding the Mind Melter (circa June 2016 if you want to search the group). TL:DR Sean said the group raised some good points regarding the Mind Melter and that "notes were being taken". Don't think anything materialized....

Which is why I favor custom Trappings and Iconic Edges for the MM, rather than straight-up boosts to the base math; it gives them a niche to fill that you can't get to by being a wannabe MARS, without unbalancing them against other IFs. Hopefully the next wave of books will expand the Iconic Edge l...

Welcome!

Corrigon gave you all the right advice. But if you need anything please just ask via reply to this post or shooting me a private message.

VV

Hobo Joe wrote:We did, but if I recall correctly, the wrong flyer won

Sounds like making a Savage flyer is a shot at redemption.

VV

Few thoughts, 1) Just as an fyi: I don't think there is any site requirement for things to balance to 45 points in an IF. The Eco Wizard was built with little to no reference to SPC type points. My personal take is step 1: mash up from what exists and step 2: use points to verify the eyeball test a ...

Hello, Looks like Lars is using the bonuses available from the Ranged Combat Weapon Hero's Journey Table. We should probably also restrict those as the table indicates (i.e. this improvement may be taken up to "x" times) Exceptional crafting and fine-tuning grants your hero a +1 Shooting w...

Hey,

Was reading through this webcomic about SW and came across this episode. Check out the blog post below the comic strip. I think it gives some excellent ideas that could go into writing a good PBP post.

http://www.uptofourplayers.com/comic/wi ... t-page-11/

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GM Post: http://savagerifts.com/viewtopic.php?f= ... 139#p10139

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Firefight http://www.nullfactor.net/eu/VV/Maps/corridor-cs.png On the top level, the 1st SET recovers from initial contact with the CS Recon Squad and begins to organize a counter attack. Merlaggon and Timothy gather around Qooat and get ready to close down range. In order to cover their movements ...

Kidemónas wrote:
I would if I could. But the odds of having 10 EP are slim. I only have 1 now, 3 coming and have no way to guess what my GM will rate me.

A second character account is only 5 EP...didn't you also gain a free unlock from patronage?

VV

Advances Iconic Framework Gain Arcane Background (Tattoo Magic) and Past the Breaking Point edges, and one additional tattoo to start. Gain the Focus (Vigor) skill at d8 Starting Gear: Ley Line Walker Light Armor (as a disguise mostly; can be modified to allow touch access to most tats), TK Revolve...

Character Sheet anna.png Anna Rank : Seasoned Experience : 25 Advances Left : 0 Race : Human Iconic Framework : MARS - Splugorth T-Warrior Attributes : Agility d10, Smarts d6, Spirit d6, Strength d6, Vigor d8 Charisma : 0; Pace : 6; Parry : 9; Toughness : 6; Strain : 18 Skills : Focus d8 Notice d6 ...

experiment: Use trappings to replace some AB Tattoo Magic edges Psyche Degradation [dice]0[/dice] , [dice]7[/dice] , [dice]8[/dice] Fortune & Glory: [dice]1[/dice] [dice]2[/dice] [dice]3[/dice] HJ Experience & Wisdom [dice]4[/dice] Training [dice]5[/dice] Underworld & Black Ops [dice]6[/...

Advances Iconic Framework Gain the Arcane Background (Tattoo Magic) and True Atlantean Diverse Magic edges Gain the Focus (Vigor) skill at d8 Gain the Persuasion (Smarts) skill at d6 Begin with the Crazy’s starting gear, but replace the armor with Ley Line Walker Light Armor (as a disguise mostly; ...

Character Sheet Anaximander Rank : Seasoned Experience : 25 Advances Left : 0 Race : True Atlantean Iconic Framework : MARS (True Atlantean Nomad) Attributes : Agility d6, Smarts d8, Spirit d8, Strength d6, Vigor d6 Charisma : 0; Pace : 6; Parry : 5; Toughness : 6; Strain : 12 (4 remaining) Skills ...

Testing revise Atlantean and Tattoo Magic from House Rules Proposals

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Shooting Gallery Gale pops up over the ledge only to be greeted by a squad of skelebots. The Mind Melter is, of course, quick to react and raises his armor just in case. He doubts he’ll need it. Afterall, they couldn’t possible want to harm him, they must know who he is! Two levels below Fell and W...

Cool concepts! Couple of reflections. For Monster Hunter maybe consider modelling off of the Giant Killer or Hunter (Dog Boy/Psi-Stalker Racial Edge) edges. Giant Killer Requirements: Veteran The bigger they are, the harder they are to kill. At least for most. But your hero knows how to find the wea...

Radcliffe, Not sure if we have guidelines but we do offer 1-2 EP for recruitment posts that help bring in new players: http://savagerifts.com/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=8 Shoot me the link via PM and I'll update your ledger. If you want some easy to use text to work with let me know I'll work up some ...

Fixed.

Added current members to the 7th SET group.

Give it a try now.

Freemage: FYI there's instructions on how to do that in the GM Guidelines thread, so you don't have to wait for me to do it.

VV

Teleport:

Everyone has been moved to square C42 on the map

You still act on Merlaggon's turn. Rocky. Gale, and Fell can act on their own.

VV

Yes, the race is under review by High Command as we also try to sort out Tattoo magic.

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Hello, Some trappings require +1 power point to cast (e.g. Jazz and Armor Piercing) My reading is "the power costs an additional power point to cast". Mega powers are not the same power at a double cost (in fact sometimes mega powers have more or less than double (i.e. Armor (3) and Greate...

Usually this goes in the group forum

Also welcome: Hobo Joe (aka Cory in the 1st SET)

His 13th Community Outreach team will soon be looking for players as well.

VV

Hello,

With openings remaining in the 3rd SET and the opening of two more groups (7th SET and 13th Community Outreach Team) now would be a good time to invite a few more players to join us. Also, if you have some open character slots we've got the spaces!

VV

Heracles wrote:Looks like another someone took up the mantle of GMing.

Yes, please welcome Freemage and the 7th SET.

VV

[ Arismal Race Appearance: Human Attributes: All standard/Human (3d6) Hit Points: Standard/Human SDC: Standard/Human Height: Tall/Human (5'+4d6") Weight: Standard/Human Lifespan: Standard/Human Natural Abilities: Effectively blind in over 60 watts of light & Nightvision: 600', exceptionall...

Augur wrote:Knowing myself well, I suspect you'll see me on Savage Rifts as a player when someone has gotten the Arismal race approved through admin.

Players are free to suggest their own custom race proposals.

The proposal forum is in the House Rules section. I look forward to your submission

VV

Hello,

New post: http://savagerifts.com/viewtopic.php?f= ... 9040#p9040

VV

Going Up Click for a bigger version http://www.nullfactor.net/eu/VV/Maps/power_plant_corridor_CS.png After a confusing and somewhat awkward exchange the 1st SET makes preparations to fly back up to the ground level, leaving the Federation of Magic at their back and the prospect of the Coalition to ...

Good call on the psionics Pender.

Yeah I was trying to factor that in but couldn't really give it expression, so I just threw telepathy in there.

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Just for fun a very rough take: Born Salesman (1): +1 Charisma Master Manipulators: AB Psionics (2): 10 ISP, disguise, telepathy, mind reading Tall (1): +1 toughness Smart (2): d6 smarts Blue Skin, Big Eyes, No Mouth! Distinctive D-Bee (-2): Does This Seat Go Back Further? Non-Standard Physiology (-...

Late to the party here, I agree with some of the approaches already listed. If you are going for the race in the South America books: a race + IF combo is the way to go. If you want to create a Wonder Woman type character the Super Powers Companion is the best bet for sure, 45 points plus some local...

Amusingly, it would use Healing Skill rather than the usual Arcane Skill to operate. Here's a very cheap alternative (From Rifts Ultimate Edition, page 263) Hypodermic Gun : A quick, painless method of giving shots. Most hypodermic guns come with a self-cleaning mechanism that instantly cleans and ...

Intriguing, though it also ups the issue with the IRMSS itself (namely, that it only can be used four times, and is very pricey). Or is the idea that this could be voluntarily activated separately from the normal usage)? Honestly, I was just thinking of the IRMSS as the delivery system (all its tec...

Going to try some minor items to get a feel for things. Feedback appreciated. A major version of this device might include quickness or speed TW StimPacks These magical stim packs use Internal Robot Medical Surgeon System to deliver a mystical jolt to the body. While not nearly as effective as a jui...

PPS: Please, can I get an answer about when a Hatchling gets their Hindrances? Should they start with them assuming that the adventures it takes to get the initial 5 XP are the same ones we would have at the table. Should they get them at the end of the first quarter, so the player still has to wai...

I have similar privacy/work concerns to Ember/Lucretia, which is the main reason I balked at the requirement. I know I can create an alt gmail account to use for Hangouts, but logging in/out back and forth between my real life Google profile and one just for Hangouts seems like far more hassle than...

OKay, since I was apparently mixing and matching two things (a bow + optics). I tried just doing the optics system. This compares (although not in price) to the Magic Optic System on page 105 of the TLPG (3 powers, +2 notice). The only questionable thing is using a major upgrade to simulate the cybe...

I'm a pretty big part of why the 13th doesn't have a hangout - I (as Lucretia) was one of the initial members and I cannot/will not use hangouts, for personal/professional reasons. Fair enough. As mentioned above I already edited to the place of a best practice. No where does it say you are exclude...

I certainly don't think I could be available for IMs an entire day at a time. Not many people can. I changed it. It was more about having some "office hours" where you might be more available but I get how it reads. See reply above regarding being involved in the GM Hangout. If hangouts i...

Edited above. Hangouts is asked for on every character submission, so I guess in that sense it has always been mandatory. While someone can put an account name and never use it (which happens) it is an extremely handy best practice. The GM hangout is pretty important for communication and administra...

Game Master (GM) Duties: ☞ Maintain a GM post rate at a minimum of one adventure post per week. ☞ Notify all players in the group via Hangout or PM of new GM posts, and other important updates. ☞ Maintain your adventure notes in the GM Forum, preferably in one sheet format. (Gist: If a random GM ca...

OKay, So we definitely need one or more GMs to come on stream by next quarter. Even if this site is true to PbP trends and has a big slow down in summer and lose a few people we'll still need at least one GM. So please apply. Game Master (GM) Duties: ☞ Maintain a GM post rate at a minimum of one adv...

I think this is a similar issue to the bow I am working on...is it a bow AND a scope or is it a bow with integrated optics? In this case the T-13 armor has built in sensors, tools, etc. that add +2 to Repair. I think Hans would like to convert those integrated sensors and tools to shift the bonus to...

Modified from feedback from forum. Removed Analyze Foe power and switched it to boost/lower trait. No new powers required. Also adjusted some upgrades related to shooting. VV Brightsky Light Bow TW Modified NA-LB1 Laser Bow “This bow looks very much like a modern compound bow, complete with pulleys ...

It seems to me that Analyze Foe doesn't actually add anything new to Savage Rifts - it is a combination of Boost Survival and Greater Detect Arcana, both for the purposes of identifying creatures and their weaknesses. I think enhancing those two things makes more sense than bringing in a new spell ...

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