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Warning Violence and the Supernatural
The fictional World of Palladium Booksreg are violent deadly and filled with supernatural monsters Other dimensional beings often referred to as demons torment stalk and prey on humans Other alien life forms monsters gods and demigod as well as magic insanity and war are all elements in this book
Some parents may find the violence magic and supernatural elements of the game inappropriate for young readersplayers We suggest parental discretion
Please note that none of us at Palladium Booksreg condone or encourage the occult the practice of magic the use of drugs or violence
The Riftertrade Number Three
A sourcebook GM amp Players guide and sourcebook for Riftsreg and the entire Palladium Booksreg Megaversereg
1
Sam
ple
file
Second Printing - June 2000
Copyright 1998 Palladium Books Inc amp Kevin Siembieda
All rights reserved world wide under the Universal Copyright Convention No part of this book may be reproduced in part or whole in any form or by any means without permission from the publisher except for brief quotes for use in reviews All incidents situations institutions governments and people are fictional and any similarity without satiric intent of characters or persons living or dead is strictly coincidental
Palladium Booksreg Riftsreg RECONreg Nightbanereg The Palladium Fantasy Role-Playing Gamereg The Mechanoids The Mechanoid Invasion and Megaversereg are registered trademarks owned and licensed by Kevin Siembieda and Palladium Books Inc
Xiticix Ninjas amp Superspies Heroes Unlimited Mystic China Skraypers Warlords of Russia Mystic Russia Phase World Wormwood Hammer of The Forge The Siege Against Tolkeen Psyscape Federation of Magic Mechanoid Space Coalition States Erin Tam Emperor Prosek Splugorth Mega-Damage Skelebots SAMAS Dog Boys Dog Pack Techno-Wizard Ley Line Walker Shifter Cyber-Knight Mystic Knight Battle Magus Psi-Stalker Simvan Brodkil Juicer Crazy Borg Bot D-Bee Chi-Town Triax NGR and other names titles and likenesses of characters are trademarks owned by Kevin Siembieda and Palladium Books Inc
Knights of the Dinner Tabletrade is a trademark of Kenzer Co and the creation of Jolly Blackburn
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesreg is a registered trademark of Mirage Studio
Robotechreg is a registered trademark of Harmony Gold USA Inc
Palladium On-Line wwwpalladiumbookscom
The Riftertrade 3 RPG sourcebook series is published by Palladium Books Inc 12455 Universal Drive Tayshylor MI 48180 Printed in the USA
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Sam
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Palladium Booksreg Presents
THE 3
RPG Guide and Megaversereg Sourcebook
Coordinator amp Editor in Chief Wayne Smith
Supervising Coordinator amp Typesetting Maryann Siembieda
Contributing Writers Wayne Breaux Jr Lee Casebolt Randi Cartier James MG Cannon David Haendler William Muench Apollo Okamura Kevin Siembieda Andrew Smith Rodney Stott Steve Trustrum
Knights ofthe Dinner Table Jolly Blackburn
Contributing Editors Alex Marciniszyn Jim Osten Julius Rosenstein
Cover Painting Wayne Breaux Jr
Base on the RPG rules characters
Interior Artists Apollo Okamura Wayne Breaux Jr Ramon Perez Jr Roger Peterson Scott Johnson Michael Dubisch Kent Buries Vince Martin Matthew Plog Michael S Wilson Ka Xiong and other Palladium Madmen Cover Logo Design Steve Edwards
Credits Page Logo Niklas Brandt Keylining Kevin Siembieda
concepts and Megaversereg created by Kevin Siembieda
Special Thanks to Mike Wilson a new guy youll be seeing more of Apollo for his well written article and handsome artwork to all The Rifter contributors and you guys and gals who support our efforts
Our apologies to anybody who got accidentally left out or their name misspelled
3
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- - --- -----
He also provides three additional optional martial arts fighting Contents - The Rifter 3 styles and wrestling as a form of combat All are suitable addishy
tions to Ninjas amp Super Spiestrade andor Heroes Unlimited - July 1998shy
Page 7 - From Behind the Desk
of Kevin Siembieda Publisher and author Kevin Siembieda talks about delays and
finding role-playing game products in the stores The facing ilshylustration is a scene from Wolfen Wars by artist Michael Dubisch
Page 8 - Mastering the Game Game Master and storytelling tips from artist and GM
Apollo Okamura Really insightful stuff
Page 11- Palladium Fantasy RPGreg
Critters Magic and Herbs Randi Cartier freelance writer for the soon to be released
Old Kingdom books tosses out some interesting and fun odds and ends for the Palladium Fantasy Role-Playing Game 2nd Edition Including a pair of monsters a few magic items and herbs Illustrated by Michael Wilson and Scott Johnson
Page 15 - Knights of the Dinner Tabletrade More silliness from KoDT creator JoIly Blackburn
Dont forget the KoDT comic books are available from Kenzer amp Company 1935 S Plum Grove Rd Suite 194 Palashytine IL 60067
Page 17 - Palladium News Info
amp Coming Attractions A report on Heroes Unlimitedtrade 2nd Edition SkraypersTM
new 28 mm Riftsreg miniatures from Agents of Gaming (Aushygust) a sale on PaIladiums old minis the re-release of two Robotechreg RPG titles hype for Riftsreg Warlords of Russia and Mystic Russia Riftsreg Australia and a glimpse into the future of Palladiums release schedule
Page 25 - Everybodys Kung Fu Fighting Wow A martial arts extravaganza for this issue of The
Riftertrade starts here William Muench presents some thoughts about martial arts and offer eight new optional martial arts fighting styles suitable for use in Nightbanereg (or just about any PaIladium RPG) On page 35 O-Ken Wa is suggested to have survived into the time of Rifts Earth Illustrated by Michael Wilshyson and Roger Petersen
Page 39 - Revised Grappling Rules
and New Martial Arts Lee Casebolt adds to the martial arts mayhem with his own
views and insight on various moves particularly grappling
Page 44 - Mystic Chinatrade
Conversions for Riftsreg Andrew Smith offers optional conversion notes suggestions
and some new powers and abilities for using the martial arts chi and mystic powers in Riftsreg Most artwork is form Mystic Chinatrade by Vince Martin and Roger Petersen with a few new items by Breaux
Page 61 - The Xiticix Artist and writer Wayne Breaux Jr takes us into the Xiticix
Hive to give us greater insight and understanding about the hushymanoid insect aliens known as The Xiticix This is official Riftsreg material and beautifully illustrated (as beautiful as a butt ugly humanoid insect can be) It includes information on the Xiticix in their larva form as well as other members of the hive including the Warrior Hunter DronelWorker Nanny Digger and Queen Written and illustrated by Wayne Breaux Jr
Page 78 - Spatial Mage
Optional Player Character Steven Trustrum offers up the Spatial Mage He does so with
Riftsreg in mind but notes this optional mage can be used in Nightbanereg Heroes Un lim itedtrade and other games Art by ApoIlo Okamura
Page 90 - Primorder Rodney Stott presents an optional world to explore in the tra shy
dition of the Riftsreg Dimension Books World background the two primary races weapons and items of note are presented with artwork by Apollo Okamura and Wayne Breaux Jr
Page 99 - The Siege Against Tolkeen The next three chapters in David Haendlers Riftsreg saga Art
by Apollo Okamura
Page 107 - Hammer of the Forge The next chapter in James M G Cannons Phase Worldtrade
story
Page 110 - Errata amp Clarifications Corrections for errors and omissions from Heroes Unlimited
Second Edition and Riftsreg Coalition NavyTM By Kevin Siembieda and Julius Rosenstein A TW correction for T1e Rifter 2 as well
The Cover This issues cover is an acrylic painting by Wayne Breaux Jr
It depicts the multi-limbed Hunter Xiticix ready to defend its hive
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Sam
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Optional and Unofficial Rules amp Source Material Please note that the vast majority of rules tables characters
equipment adventures and stories are optional or alternashytive things one can include in his campaign or enjoy reading They are not official to the main games or world settings For example the story Siege Against Tolkeen is likely to be very different than Siembiedas official world book(s) when it coshymes out As for optional tables and adventures if they sound cool or fun use them If they sound funky or inappropriate for your game ignore them
All the material in The Riflertrade has been included for two reasons One because we thought it was imaginative and fun and two we thought it would stimulate your imagination with fun stuff that you can use (if you want) or which might inspire you to create your own wonders
Palladium On Line wwwpalladiumbookscom
Coming Next Issue bull Dark Magic suitable for Nightbanereg and BTS
bull More adventure and madness with ARCHIE-3
bull Magic amp magic items for Palladium Fantasy amp other settings
bull The next chapter of the Hammer ofthe Forge
bull The continuing saga of Siege Against Tolkeen
bull More Knights ofthe Dinner Table
bull More GM tips
bull The latest news and developments at Palladium
bull Source material for the Palladium Megaversereg
bull Fun and surprises
5
Sam
ple
file
Warning Violence and the Supernatural
The fictional World of Palladium Booksreg are violent deadly and filled with supernatural monsters Other dimensional beings often referred to as demons torment stalk and prey on humans Other alien life forms monsters gods and demigod as well as magic insanity and war are all elements in this book
Some parents may find the violence magic and supernatural elements of the game inappropriate for young readersplayers We suggest parental discretion
Please note that none of us at Palladium Booksreg condone or encourage the occult the practice of magic the use of drugs or violence
The Riftertrade Number Three
A sourcebook GM amp Players guide and sourcebook for Riftsreg and the entire Palladium Booksreg Megaversereg
1
Sam
ple
file
Second Printing - June 2000
Copyright 1998 Palladium Books Inc amp Kevin Siembieda
All rights reserved world wide under the Universal Copyright Convention No part of this book may be reproduced in part or whole in any form or by any means without permission from the publisher except for brief quotes for use in reviews All incidents situations institutions governments and people are fictional and any similarity without satiric intent of characters or persons living or dead is strictly coincidental
Palladium Booksreg Riftsreg RECONreg Nightbanereg The Palladium Fantasy Role-Playing Gamereg The Mechanoids The Mechanoid Invasion and Megaversereg are registered trademarks owned and licensed by Kevin Siembieda and Palladium Books Inc
Xiticix Ninjas amp Superspies Heroes Unlimited Mystic China Skraypers Warlords of Russia Mystic Russia Phase World Wormwood Hammer of The Forge The Siege Against Tolkeen Psyscape Federation of Magic Mechanoid Space Coalition States Erin Tam Emperor Prosek Splugorth Mega-Damage Skelebots SAMAS Dog Boys Dog Pack Techno-Wizard Ley Line Walker Shifter Cyber-Knight Mystic Knight Battle Magus Psi-Stalker Simvan Brodkil Juicer Crazy Borg Bot D-Bee Chi-Town Triax NGR and other names titles and likenesses of characters are trademarks owned by Kevin Siembieda and Palladium Books Inc
Knights of the Dinner Tabletrade is a trademark of Kenzer Co and the creation of Jolly Blackburn
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesreg is a registered trademark of Mirage Studio
Robotechreg is a registered trademark of Harmony Gold USA Inc
Palladium On-Line wwwpalladiumbookscom
The Riftertrade 3 RPG sourcebook series is published by Palladium Books Inc 12455 Universal Drive Tayshylor MI 48180 Printed in the USA
2
Sam
ple
file
Palladium Booksreg Presents
THE 3
RPG Guide and Megaversereg Sourcebook
Coordinator amp Editor in Chief Wayne Smith
Supervising Coordinator amp Typesetting Maryann Siembieda
Contributing Writers Wayne Breaux Jr Lee Casebolt Randi Cartier James MG Cannon David Haendler William Muench Apollo Okamura Kevin Siembieda Andrew Smith Rodney Stott Steve Trustrum
Knights ofthe Dinner Table Jolly Blackburn
Contributing Editors Alex Marciniszyn Jim Osten Julius Rosenstein
Cover Painting Wayne Breaux Jr
Base on the RPG rules characters
Interior Artists Apollo Okamura Wayne Breaux Jr Ramon Perez Jr Roger Peterson Scott Johnson Michael Dubisch Kent Buries Vince Martin Matthew Plog Michael S Wilson Ka Xiong and other Palladium Madmen Cover Logo Design Steve Edwards
Credits Page Logo Niklas Brandt Keylining Kevin Siembieda
concepts and Megaversereg created by Kevin Siembieda
Special Thanks to Mike Wilson a new guy youll be seeing more of Apollo for his well written article and handsome artwork to all The Rifter contributors and you guys and gals who support our efforts
Our apologies to anybody who got accidentally left out or their name misspelled
3
Sam
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- - --- -----
He also provides three additional optional martial arts fighting Contents - The Rifter 3 styles and wrestling as a form of combat All are suitable addishy
tions to Ninjas amp Super Spiestrade andor Heroes Unlimited - July 1998shy
Page 7 - From Behind the Desk
of Kevin Siembieda Publisher and author Kevin Siembieda talks about delays and
finding role-playing game products in the stores The facing ilshylustration is a scene from Wolfen Wars by artist Michael Dubisch
Page 8 - Mastering the Game Game Master and storytelling tips from artist and GM
Apollo Okamura Really insightful stuff
Page 11- Palladium Fantasy RPGreg
Critters Magic and Herbs Randi Cartier freelance writer for the soon to be released
Old Kingdom books tosses out some interesting and fun odds and ends for the Palladium Fantasy Role-Playing Game 2nd Edition Including a pair of monsters a few magic items and herbs Illustrated by Michael Wilson and Scott Johnson
Page 15 - Knights of the Dinner Tabletrade More silliness from KoDT creator JoIly Blackburn
Dont forget the KoDT comic books are available from Kenzer amp Company 1935 S Plum Grove Rd Suite 194 Palashytine IL 60067
Page 17 - Palladium News Info
amp Coming Attractions A report on Heroes Unlimitedtrade 2nd Edition SkraypersTM
new 28 mm Riftsreg miniatures from Agents of Gaming (Aushygust) a sale on PaIladiums old minis the re-release of two Robotechreg RPG titles hype for Riftsreg Warlords of Russia and Mystic Russia Riftsreg Australia and a glimpse into the future of Palladiums release schedule
Page 25 - Everybodys Kung Fu Fighting Wow A martial arts extravaganza for this issue of The
Riftertrade starts here William Muench presents some thoughts about martial arts and offer eight new optional martial arts fighting styles suitable for use in Nightbanereg (or just about any PaIladium RPG) On page 35 O-Ken Wa is suggested to have survived into the time of Rifts Earth Illustrated by Michael Wilshyson and Roger Petersen
Page 39 - Revised Grappling Rules
and New Martial Arts Lee Casebolt adds to the martial arts mayhem with his own
views and insight on various moves particularly grappling
Page 44 - Mystic Chinatrade
Conversions for Riftsreg Andrew Smith offers optional conversion notes suggestions
and some new powers and abilities for using the martial arts chi and mystic powers in Riftsreg Most artwork is form Mystic Chinatrade by Vince Martin and Roger Petersen with a few new items by Breaux
Page 61 - The Xiticix Artist and writer Wayne Breaux Jr takes us into the Xiticix
Hive to give us greater insight and understanding about the hushymanoid insect aliens known as The Xiticix This is official Riftsreg material and beautifully illustrated (as beautiful as a butt ugly humanoid insect can be) It includes information on the Xiticix in their larva form as well as other members of the hive including the Warrior Hunter DronelWorker Nanny Digger and Queen Written and illustrated by Wayne Breaux Jr
Page 78 - Spatial Mage
Optional Player Character Steven Trustrum offers up the Spatial Mage He does so with
Riftsreg in mind but notes this optional mage can be used in Nightbanereg Heroes Un lim itedtrade and other games Art by ApoIlo Okamura
Page 90 - Primorder Rodney Stott presents an optional world to explore in the tra shy
dition of the Riftsreg Dimension Books World background the two primary races weapons and items of note are presented with artwork by Apollo Okamura and Wayne Breaux Jr
Page 99 - The Siege Against Tolkeen The next three chapters in David Haendlers Riftsreg saga Art
by Apollo Okamura
Page 107 - Hammer of the Forge The next chapter in James M G Cannons Phase Worldtrade
story
Page 110 - Errata amp Clarifications Corrections for errors and omissions from Heroes Unlimited
Second Edition and Riftsreg Coalition NavyTM By Kevin Siembieda and Julius Rosenstein A TW correction for T1e Rifter 2 as well
The Cover This issues cover is an acrylic painting by Wayne Breaux Jr
It depicts the multi-limbed Hunter Xiticix ready to defend its hive
4
Sam
ple
file
Optional and Unofficial Rules amp Source Material Please note that the vast majority of rules tables characters
equipment adventures and stories are optional or alternashytive things one can include in his campaign or enjoy reading They are not official to the main games or world settings For example the story Siege Against Tolkeen is likely to be very different than Siembiedas official world book(s) when it coshymes out As for optional tables and adventures if they sound cool or fun use them If they sound funky or inappropriate for your game ignore them
All the material in The Riflertrade has been included for two reasons One because we thought it was imaginative and fun and two we thought it would stimulate your imagination with fun stuff that you can use (if you want) or which might inspire you to create your own wonders
Palladium On Line wwwpalladiumbookscom
Coming Next Issue bull Dark Magic suitable for Nightbanereg and BTS
bull More adventure and madness with ARCHIE-3
bull Magic amp magic items for Palladium Fantasy amp other settings
bull The next chapter of the Hammer ofthe Forge
bull The continuing saga of Siege Against Tolkeen
bull More Knights ofthe Dinner Table
bull More GM tips
bull The latest news and developments at Palladium
bull Source material for the Palladium Megaversereg
bull Fun and surprises
5
Sam
ple
file
Second Printing - June 2000
Copyright 1998 Palladium Books Inc amp Kevin Siembieda
All rights reserved world wide under the Universal Copyright Convention No part of this book may be reproduced in part or whole in any form or by any means without permission from the publisher except for brief quotes for use in reviews All incidents situations institutions governments and people are fictional and any similarity without satiric intent of characters or persons living or dead is strictly coincidental
Palladium Booksreg Riftsreg RECONreg Nightbanereg The Palladium Fantasy Role-Playing Gamereg The Mechanoids The Mechanoid Invasion and Megaversereg are registered trademarks owned and licensed by Kevin Siembieda and Palladium Books Inc
Xiticix Ninjas amp Superspies Heroes Unlimited Mystic China Skraypers Warlords of Russia Mystic Russia Phase World Wormwood Hammer of The Forge The Siege Against Tolkeen Psyscape Federation of Magic Mechanoid Space Coalition States Erin Tam Emperor Prosek Splugorth Mega-Damage Skelebots SAMAS Dog Boys Dog Pack Techno-Wizard Ley Line Walker Shifter Cyber-Knight Mystic Knight Battle Magus Psi-Stalker Simvan Brodkil Juicer Crazy Borg Bot D-Bee Chi-Town Triax NGR and other names titles and likenesses of characters are trademarks owned by Kevin Siembieda and Palladium Books Inc
Knights of the Dinner Tabletrade is a trademark of Kenzer Co and the creation of Jolly Blackburn
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesreg is a registered trademark of Mirage Studio
Robotechreg is a registered trademark of Harmony Gold USA Inc
Palladium On-Line wwwpalladiumbookscom
The Riftertrade 3 RPG sourcebook series is published by Palladium Books Inc 12455 Universal Drive Tayshylor MI 48180 Printed in the USA
2
Sam
ple
file
Palladium Booksreg Presents
THE 3
RPG Guide and Megaversereg Sourcebook
Coordinator amp Editor in Chief Wayne Smith
Supervising Coordinator amp Typesetting Maryann Siembieda
Contributing Writers Wayne Breaux Jr Lee Casebolt Randi Cartier James MG Cannon David Haendler William Muench Apollo Okamura Kevin Siembieda Andrew Smith Rodney Stott Steve Trustrum
Knights ofthe Dinner Table Jolly Blackburn
Contributing Editors Alex Marciniszyn Jim Osten Julius Rosenstein
Cover Painting Wayne Breaux Jr
Base on the RPG rules characters
Interior Artists Apollo Okamura Wayne Breaux Jr Ramon Perez Jr Roger Peterson Scott Johnson Michael Dubisch Kent Buries Vince Martin Matthew Plog Michael S Wilson Ka Xiong and other Palladium Madmen Cover Logo Design Steve Edwards
Credits Page Logo Niklas Brandt Keylining Kevin Siembieda
concepts and Megaversereg created by Kevin Siembieda
Special Thanks to Mike Wilson a new guy youll be seeing more of Apollo for his well written article and handsome artwork to all The Rifter contributors and you guys and gals who support our efforts
Our apologies to anybody who got accidentally left out or their name misspelled
3
Sam
ple
file
- - --- -----
He also provides three additional optional martial arts fighting Contents - The Rifter 3 styles and wrestling as a form of combat All are suitable addishy
tions to Ninjas amp Super Spiestrade andor Heroes Unlimited - July 1998shy
Page 7 - From Behind the Desk
of Kevin Siembieda Publisher and author Kevin Siembieda talks about delays and
finding role-playing game products in the stores The facing ilshylustration is a scene from Wolfen Wars by artist Michael Dubisch
Page 8 - Mastering the Game Game Master and storytelling tips from artist and GM
Apollo Okamura Really insightful stuff
Page 11- Palladium Fantasy RPGreg
Critters Magic and Herbs Randi Cartier freelance writer for the soon to be released
Old Kingdom books tosses out some interesting and fun odds and ends for the Palladium Fantasy Role-Playing Game 2nd Edition Including a pair of monsters a few magic items and herbs Illustrated by Michael Wilson and Scott Johnson
Page 15 - Knights of the Dinner Tabletrade More silliness from KoDT creator JoIly Blackburn
Dont forget the KoDT comic books are available from Kenzer amp Company 1935 S Plum Grove Rd Suite 194 Palashytine IL 60067
Page 17 - Palladium News Info
amp Coming Attractions A report on Heroes Unlimitedtrade 2nd Edition SkraypersTM
new 28 mm Riftsreg miniatures from Agents of Gaming (Aushygust) a sale on PaIladiums old minis the re-release of two Robotechreg RPG titles hype for Riftsreg Warlords of Russia and Mystic Russia Riftsreg Australia and a glimpse into the future of Palladiums release schedule
Page 25 - Everybodys Kung Fu Fighting Wow A martial arts extravaganza for this issue of The
Riftertrade starts here William Muench presents some thoughts about martial arts and offer eight new optional martial arts fighting styles suitable for use in Nightbanereg (or just about any PaIladium RPG) On page 35 O-Ken Wa is suggested to have survived into the time of Rifts Earth Illustrated by Michael Wilshyson and Roger Petersen
Page 39 - Revised Grappling Rules
and New Martial Arts Lee Casebolt adds to the martial arts mayhem with his own
views and insight on various moves particularly grappling
Page 44 - Mystic Chinatrade
Conversions for Riftsreg Andrew Smith offers optional conversion notes suggestions
and some new powers and abilities for using the martial arts chi and mystic powers in Riftsreg Most artwork is form Mystic Chinatrade by Vince Martin and Roger Petersen with a few new items by Breaux
Page 61 - The Xiticix Artist and writer Wayne Breaux Jr takes us into the Xiticix
Hive to give us greater insight and understanding about the hushymanoid insect aliens known as The Xiticix This is official Riftsreg material and beautifully illustrated (as beautiful as a butt ugly humanoid insect can be) It includes information on the Xiticix in their larva form as well as other members of the hive including the Warrior Hunter DronelWorker Nanny Digger and Queen Written and illustrated by Wayne Breaux Jr
Page 78 - Spatial Mage
Optional Player Character Steven Trustrum offers up the Spatial Mage He does so with
Riftsreg in mind but notes this optional mage can be used in Nightbanereg Heroes Un lim itedtrade and other games Art by ApoIlo Okamura
Page 90 - Primorder Rodney Stott presents an optional world to explore in the tra shy
dition of the Riftsreg Dimension Books World background the two primary races weapons and items of note are presented with artwork by Apollo Okamura and Wayne Breaux Jr
Page 99 - The Siege Against Tolkeen The next three chapters in David Haendlers Riftsreg saga Art
by Apollo Okamura
Page 107 - Hammer of the Forge The next chapter in James M G Cannons Phase Worldtrade
story
Page 110 - Errata amp Clarifications Corrections for errors and omissions from Heroes Unlimited
Second Edition and Riftsreg Coalition NavyTM By Kevin Siembieda and Julius Rosenstein A TW correction for T1e Rifter 2 as well
The Cover This issues cover is an acrylic painting by Wayne Breaux Jr
It depicts the multi-limbed Hunter Xiticix ready to defend its hive
4
Sam
ple
file
Optional and Unofficial Rules amp Source Material Please note that the vast majority of rules tables characters
equipment adventures and stories are optional or alternashytive things one can include in his campaign or enjoy reading They are not official to the main games or world settings For example the story Siege Against Tolkeen is likely to be very different than Siembiedas official world book(s) when it coshymes out As for optional tables and adventures if they sound cool or fun use them If they sound funky or inappropriate for your game ignore them
All the material in The Riflertrade has been included for two reasons One because we thought it was imaginative and fun and two we thought it would stimulate your imagination with fun stuff that you can use (if you want) or which might inspire you to create your own wonders
Palladium On Line wwwpalladiumbookscom
Coming Next Issue bull Dark Magic suitable for Nightbanereg and BTS
bull More adventure and madness with ARCHIE-3
bull Magic amp magic items for Palladium Fantasy amp other settings
bull The next chapter of the Hammer ofthe Forge
bull The continuing saga of Siege Against Tolkeen
bull More Knights ofthe Dinner Table
bull More GM tips
bull The latest news and developments at Palladium
bull Source material for the Palladium Megaversereg
bull Fun and surprises
5
Sam
ple
file
Palladium Booksreg Presents
THE 3
RPG Guide and Megaversereg Sourcebook
Coordinator amp Editor in Chief Wayne Smith
Supervising Coordinator amp Typesetting Maryann Siembieda
Contributing Writers Wayne Breaux Jr Lee Casebolt Randi Cartier James MG Cannon David Haendler William Muench Apollo Okamura Kevin Siembieda Andrew Smith Rodney Stott Steve Trustrum
Knights ofthe Dinner Table Jolly Blackburn
Contributing Editors Alex Marciniszyn Jim Osten Julius Rosenstein
Cover Painting Wayne Breaux Jr
Base on the RPG rules characters
Interior Artists Apollo Okamura Wayne Breaux Jr Ramon Perez Jr Roger Peterson Scott Johnson Michael Dubisch Kent Buries Vince Martin Matthew Plog Michael S Wilson Ka Xiong and other Palladium Madmen Cover Logo Design Steve Edwards
Credits Page Logo Niklas Brandt Keylining Kevin Siembieda
concepts and Megaversereg created by Kevin Siembieda
Special Thanks to Mike Wilson a new guy youll be seeing more of Apollo for his well written article and handsome artwork to all The Rifter contributors and you guys and gals who support our efforts
Our apologies to anybody who got accidentally left out or their name misspelled
3
Sam
ple
file
- - --- -----
He also provides three additional optional martial arts fighting Contents - The Rifter 3 styles and wrestling as a form of combat All are suitable addishy
tions to Ninjas amp Super Spiestrade andor Heroes Unlimited - July 1998shy
Page 7 - From Behind the Desk
of Kevin Siembieda Publisher and author Kevin Siembieda talks about delays and
finding role-playing game products in the stores The facing ilshylustration is a scene from Wolfen Wars by artist Michael Dubisch
Page 8 - Mastering the Game Game Master and storytelling tips from artist and GM
Apollo Okamura Really insightful stuff
Page 11- Palladium Fantasy RPGreg
Critters Magic and Herbs Randi Cartier freelance writer for the soon to be released
Old Kingdom books tosses out some interesting and fun odds and ends for the Palladium Fantasy Role-Playing Game 2nd Edition Including a pair of monsters a few magic items and herbs Illustrated by Michael Wilson and Scott Johnson
Page 15 - Knights of the Dinner Tabletrade More silliness from KoDT creator JoIly Blackburn
Dont forget the KoDT comic books are available from Kenzer amp Company 1935 S Plum Grove Rd Suite 194 Palashytine IL 60067
Page 17 - Palladium News Info
amp Coming Attractions A report on Heroes Unlimitedtrade 2nd Edition SkraypersTM
new 28 mm Riftsreg miniatures from Agents of Gaming (Aushygust) a sale on PaIladiums old minis the re-release of two Robotechreg RPG titles hype for Riftsreg Warlords of Russia and Mystic Russia Riftsreg Australia and a glimpse into the future of Palladiums release schedule
Page 25 - Everybodys Kung Fu Fighting Wow A martial arts extravaganza for this issue of The
Riftertrade starts here William Muench presents some thoughts about martial arts and offer eight new optional martial arts fighting styles suitable for use in Nightbanereg (or just about any PaIladium RPG) On page 35 O-Ken Wa is suggested to have survived into the time of Rifts Earth Illustrated by Michael Wilshyson and Roger Petersen
Page 39 - Revised Grappling Rules
and New Martial Arts Lee Casebolt adds to the martial arts mayhem with his own
views and insight on various moves particularly grappling
Page 44 - Mystic Chinatrade
Conversions for Riftsreg Andrew Smith offers optional conversion notes suggestions
and some new powers and abilities for using the martial arts chi and mystic powers in Riftsreg Most artwork is form Mystic Chinatrade by Vince Martin and Roger Petersen with a few new items by Breaux
Page 61 - The Xiticix Artist and writer Wayne Breaux Jr takes us into the Xiticix
Hive to give us greater insight and understanding about the hushymanoid insect aliens known as The Xiticix This is official Riftsreg material and beautifully illustrated (as beautiful as a butt ugly humanoid insect can be) It includes information on the Xiticix in their larva form as well as other members of the hive including the Warrior Hunter DronelWorker Nanny Digger and Queen Written and illustrated by Wayne Breaux Jr
Page 78 - Spatial Mage
Optional Player Character Steven Trustrum offers up the Spatial Mage He does so with
Riftsreg in mind but notes this optional mage can be used in Nightbanereg Heroes Un lim itedtrade and other games Art by ApoIlo Okamura
Page 90 - Primorder Rodney Stott presents an optional world to explore in the tra shy
dition of the Riftsreg Dimension Books World background the two primary races weapons and items of note are presented with artwork by Apollo Okamura and Wayne Breaux Jr
Page 99 - The Siege Against Tolkeen The next three chapters in David Haendlers Riftsreg saga Art
by Apollo Okamura
Page 107 - Hammer of the Forge The next chapter in James M G Cannons Phase Worldtrade
story
Page 110 - Errata amp Clarifications Corrections for errors and omissions from Heroes Unlimited
Second Edition and Riftsreg Coalition NavyTM By Kevin Siembieda and Julius Rosenstein A TW correction for T1e Rifter 2 as well
The Cover This issues cover is an acrylic painting by Wayne Breaux Jr
It depicts the multi-limbed Hunter Xiticix ready to defend its hive
4
Sam
ple
file
Optional and Unofficial Rules amp Source Material Please note that the vast majority of rules tables characters
equipment adventures and stories are optional or alternashytive things one can include in his campaign or enjoy reading They are not official to the main games or world settings For example the story Siege Against Tolkeen is likely to be very different than Siembiedas official world book(s) when it coshymes out As for optional tables and adventures if they sound cool or fun use them If they sound funky or inappropriate for your game ignore them
All the material in The Riflertrade has been included for two reasons One because we thought it was imaginative and fun and two we thought it would stimulate your imagination with fun stuff that you can use (if you want) or which might inspire you to create your own wonders
Palladium On Line wwwpalladiumbookscom
Coming Next Issue bull Dark Magic suitable for Nightbanereg and BTS
bull More adventure and madness with ARCHIE-3
bull Magic amp magic items for Palladium Fantasy amp other settings
bull The next chapter of the Hammer ofthe Forge
bull The continuing saga of Siege Against Tolkeen
bull More Knights ofthe Dinner Table
bull More GM tips
bull The latest news and developments at Palladium
bull Source material for the Palladium Megaversereg
bull Fun and surprises
5
Sam
ple
file
- - --- -----
He also provides three additional optional martial arts fighting Contents - The Rifter 3 styles and wrestling as a form of combat All are suitable addishy
tions to Ninjas amp Super Spiestrade andor Heroes Unlimited - July 1998shy
Page 7 - From Behind the Desk
of Kevin Siembieda Publisher and author Kevin Siembieda talks about delays and
finding role-playing game products in the stores The facing ilshylustration is a scene from Wolfen Wars by artist Michael Dubisch
Page 8 - Mastering the Game Game Master and storytelling tips from artist and GM
Apollo Okamura Really insightful stuff
Page 11- Palladium Fantasy RPGreg
Critters Magic and Herbs Randi Cartier freelance writer for the soon to be released
Old Kingdom books tosses out some interesting and fun odds and ends for the Palladium Fantasy Role-Playing Game 2nd Edition Including a pair of monsters a few magic items and herbs Illustrated by Michael Wilson and Scott Johnson
Page 15 - Knights of the Dinner Tabletrade More silliness from KoDT creator JoIly Blackburn
Dont forget the KoDT comic books are available from Kenzer amp Company 1935 S Plum Grove Rd Suite 194 Palashytine IL 60067
Page 17 - Palladium News Info
amp Coming Attractions A report on Heroes Unlimitedtrade 2nd Edition SkraypersTM
new 28 mm Riftsreg miniatures from Agents of Gaming (Aushygust) a sale on PaIladiums old minis the re-release of two Robotechreg RPG titles hype for Riftsreg Warlords of Russia and Mystic Russia Riftsreg Australia and a glimpse into the future of Palladiums release schedule
Page 25 - Everybodys Kung Fu Fighting Wow A martial arts extravaganza for this issue of The
Riftertrade starts here William Muench presents some thoughts about martial arts and offer eight new optional martial arts fighting styles suitable for use in Nightbanereg (or just about any PaIladium RPG) On page 35 O-Ken Wa is suggested to have survived into the time of Rifts Earth Illustrated by Michael Wilshyson and Roger Petersen
Page 39 - Revised Grappling Rules
and New Martial Arts Lee Casebolt adds to the martial arts mayhem with his own
views and insight on various moves particularly grappling
Page 44 - Mystic Chinatrade
Conversions for Riftsreg Andrew Smith offers optional conversion notes suggestions
and some new powers and abilities for using the martial arts chi and mystic powers in Riftsreg Most artwork is form Mystic Chinatrade by Vince Martin and Roger Petersen with a few new items by Breaux
Page 61 - The Xiticix Artist and writer Wayne Breaux Jr takes us into the Xiticix
Hive to give us greater insight and understanding about the hushymanoid insect aliens known as The Xiticix This is official Riftsreg material and beautifully illustrated (as beautiful as a butt ugly humanoid insect can be) It includes information on the Xiticix in their larva form as well as other members of the hive including the Warrior Hunter DronelWorker Nanny Digger and Queen Written and illustrated by Wayne Breaux Jr
Page 78 - Spatial Mage
Optional Player Character Steven Trustrum offers up the Spatial Mage He does so with
Riftsreg in mind but notes this optional mage can be used in Nightbanereg Heroes Un lim itedtrade and other games Art by ApoIlo Okamura
Page 90 - Primorder Rodney Stott presents an optional world to explore in the tra shy
dition of the Riftsreg Dimension Books World background the two primary races weapons and items of note are presented with artwork by Apollo Okamura and Wayne Breaux Jr
Page 99 - The Siege Against Tolkeen The next three chapters in David Haendlers Riftsreg saga Art
by Apollo Okamura
Page 107 - Hammer of the Forge The next chapter in James M G Cannons Phase Worldtrade
story
Page 110 - Errata amp Clarifications Corrections for errors and omissions from Heroes Unlimited
Second Edition and Riftsreg Coalition NavyTM By Kevin Siembieda and Julius Rosenstein A TW correction for T1e Rifter 2 as well
The Cover This issues cover is an acrylic painting by Wayne Breaux Jr
It depicts the multi-limbed Hunter Xiticix ready to defend its hive
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Optional and Unofficial Rules amp Source Material Please note that the vast majority of rules tables characters
equipment adventures and stories are optional or alternashytive things one can include in his campaign or enjoy reading They are not official to the main games or world settings For example the story Siege Against Tolkeen is likely to be very different than Siembiedas official world book(s) when it coshymes out As for optional tables and adventures if they sound cool or fun use them If they sound funky or inappropriate for your game ignore them
All the material in The Riflertrade has been included for two reasons One because we thought it was imaginative and fun and two we thought it would stimulate your imagination with fun stuff that you can use (if you want) or which might inspire you to create your own wonders
Palladium On Line wwwpalladiumbookscom
Coming Next Issue bull Dark Magic suitable for Nightbanereg and BTS
bull More adventure and madness with ARCHIE-3
bull Magic amp magic items for Palladium Fantasy amp other settings
bull The next chapter of the Hammer ofthe Forge
bull The continuing saga of Siege Against Tolkeen
bull More Knights ofthe Dinner Table
bull More GM tips
bull The latest news and developments at Palladium
bull Source material for the Palladium Megaversereg
bull Fun and surprises
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Optional and Unofficial Rules amp Source Material Please note that the vast majority of rules tables characters
equipment adventures and stories are optional or alternashytive things one can include in his campaign or enjoy reading They are not official to the main games or world settings For example the story Siege Against Tolkeen is likely to be very different than Siembiedas official world book(s) when it coshymes out As for optional tables and adventures if they sound cool or fun use them If they sound funky or inappropriate for your game ignore them
All the material in The Riflertrade has been included for two reasons One because we thought it was imaginative and fun and two we thought it would stimulate your imagination with fun stuff that you can use (if you want) or which might inspire you to create your own wonders
Palladium On Line wwwpalladiumbookscom
Coming Next Issue bull Dark Magic suitable for Nightbanereg and BTS
bull More adventure and madness with ARCHIE-3
bull Magic amp magic items for Palladium Fantasy amp other settings
bull The next chapter of the Hammer ofthe Forge
bull The continuing saga of Siege Against Tolkeen
bull More Knights ofthe Dinner Table
bull More GM tips
bull The latest news and developments at Palladium
bull Source material for the Palladium Megaversereg
bull Fun and surprises
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