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by Chuck McDaniel
Wed Dec 23, 2020 12:35 am
Forum: Rifts®
Topic: Best OCCs for new players
Replies: 63
Views: 15952

Best OCCs for new players

So... it's been awhile since I've played RIFTS. What are some good OCCs/RCCs to start new players out with and learn the rules?
by Chuck McDaniel
Mon May 28, 2007 6:28 pm
Forum: Nightbane®
Topic: Rifter 0
Replies: 5
Views: 2446

You are the Man :erm: .....Woman :erm: ...Person....Yeah You're the PERSON :D !!!!

Chuck :clown:
by Chuck McDaniel
Sun May 27, 2007 10:25 pm
Forum: Beyond the Supernatural™
Topic: Adventure ideas from where you live
Replies: 43
Views: 18498

a friend of mine just had an uncle, who had 3 cows die unexpectatly. and they looked mutilated. can we say Grays or a cult devoted to Satan or an Old One. What if the Grays are behind the cult. masquerading has god-like beings. I like that idea duck . You could put more twists to that than a twizzl...
by Chuck McDaniel
Sun May 27, 2007 10:18 pm
Forum: Rifts®
Topic: Is magic in rifts weak?
Replies: 62
Views: 6300

Toc Rat Wrote In most cases, anything Magic can do, Tech can do, only faster, cheaper and more of it. This is true as we all saw in SoT. The CS was able to defeat the Tolkeinites due to numbers and the fact that it took far less time to aim an E-weapon and pull the trigger several times. Also you ha...
by Chuck McDaniel
Sun May 27, 2007 8:54 pm
Forum: Nightbane®
Topic: Rifter 0
Replies: 5
Views: 2446

sawg138 wrote:
Chuck McDaniel wrote:SWEET!

Thanks sawg138

Chuck

NP. It was a shameless plug, I wrote an article for it too.


Congratulations on your article. What is it on?

Chuck
by Chuck McDaniel
Sun May 27, 2007 8:09 pm
Forum: Nightbane®
Topic: Rifter 0
Replies: 5
Views: 2446

SWEET!

Thanks sawg138

Chuck
by Chuck McDaniel
Sun May 27, 2007 7:48 pm
Forum: Nightbane®
Topic: Nightbane: The Playlist
Replies: 5
Views: 3262

I like to use Death Metal.

Carcass, Cannibal Corpse, etc....

King Diamond works really well also. Especially anything off of "Them".

Chuck
by Chuck McDaniel
Sun May 27, 2007 7:32 pm
Forum: Nightbane®
Topic: Nightbane Source Material
Replies: 4
Views: 3013

I also use Animals and Monsters, Dragons and Deities, and BTS-2 for my Nightbane games along with Dark Conversions.

Also, some of the stuff outta the Rifts: Russia books works pretty good.

Chuck
by Chuck McDaniel
Sun May 27, 2007 7:28 pm
Forum: Nightbane®
Topic: Rifter 0
Replies: 5
Views: 2446

Rifter 0 :? ?
by Chuck McDaniel
Sun May 27, 2007 7:25 pm
Forum: Beyond the Supernatural™
Topic: Adventure ideas from where you live
Replies: 43
Views: 18498

Mod. can we get a sticky on this so it can be added to and not become dead?

Thanks, Chuck
by Chuck McDaniel
Sun May 27, 2007 7:10 pm
Forum: Rifts®
Topic: Raceism in rifts?
Replies: 67
Views: 3311

I would also agree with Pepsi Jedi and say no.

I truly believe that the CS would have an African-American as it's emperor if something happened to the two Proseks.

Color no longer matters just whether you are a human or not.

Chuck
by Chuck McDaniel
Sun May 27, 2007 6:51 pm
Forum: Rifts®
Topic: Behold My power
Replies: 18
Views: 724

*Kneels respectfully before the might of the 1993 Rifts Calender*

:D
by Chuck McDaniel
Sun May 27, 2007 6:44 pm
Forum: Rifts®
Topic: Lazlo, the Mythical city of Dreams
Replies: 16
Views: 931

My Erin Tarn SI write up is complete, she could smoke a sploogie in a heartbeat. As well as my CS death-knight write up Yes, my friend, Ravenwing. Together we shall bring down the evil temptress "Erin Tarn" and save all of humanity. Then, just then, will the d-bees and foul magic-users re...
by Chuck McDaniel
Sun May 27, 2007 5:59 pm
Forum: Rifts®
Topic: Lazlo, the Mythical city of Dreams
Replies: 16
Views: 931

That would be kinda cool if Erin Tarn is a evil SI . Say she has plans of dominating earth and is trying to paint a bad picture of the CS so that it is less likely they will recive aid form other nations. Ohhhh, I'm gonna run with that for my campign restart here next week. DO IT! DO IT!!!! We all ...
by Chuck McDaniel
Sun May 27, 2007 2:52 pm
Forum: Rifts®
Topic: randomer item table
Replies: 1173
Views: 2334966

# 27 My sanity and money. I know i put 'em some where!?

Chuck
by Chuck McDaniel
Sun May 27, 2007 2:49 pm
Forum: Rifts®
Topic: Lazlo, the Mythical city of Dreams
Replies: 16
Views: 931

If they do make a dedicated sourcebook though I'm sure all my illusions will be shattered when it becomes apparent the whole shows run by some Alien Intelligence It is and Erin Tarn is it's foothold into Rifts: Earth . Soooooo, Go CS kill the evil Erin Tarn and save Rifts: Earth Chuck
by Chuck McDaniel
Sat May 26, 2007 2:46 pm
Forum: Beyond the Supernatural™
Topic: New Murmur
Replies: 12
Views: 7331

I myself love BTS-2 and have run several games. I use Monsters and Animals, Nightbane, and Dark Coversions along with Dragons and Deities for my games. Do I want the supplements out asap? Heck yeah! Do i understand the whole money issue? yes Do I feel a little cheated about buying an incomplete book...
by Chuck McDaniel
Sat May 26, 2007 2:23 pm
Forum: Rifts®
Topic: Is magic in rifts weak?
Replies: 62
Views: 6300

No, I don't think it is weak. Considering that the LLW has, theoretically , an unlimited spell casting ability when on a ley line and increased ranged and damage and even more so at a nexus. The D&D wizard on the other hand has an amount of spells dependent on his/her level. Rifts really has no ...
by Chuck McDaniel
Tue May 22, 2007 11:08 pm
Forum: Rifts®
Topic: Medic!
Replies: 10
Views: 1146

Rockwolf66 wrote:Chuck,

Major Bruce H. Norton you are not. :-D


What? A Marine?

Yes sir I was. 0311

As for medic or John Wayne......

My dad was the Combat Medic and John Wayne is my alter ego.

MOUNT 'EM UP COWBOY!!!!!!!!!!!! :lol:

Chuck
by Chuck McDaniel
Tue May 22, 2007 10:07 pm
Forum: Recon® & Recon® Modern Combat
Topic: What Branch Would You Choose & Why?
Replies: 50
Views: 46062

USMC 0311. I loved my M-16A2 while having an occasional affair with a MK-19. OMG could that MK-19 rock my world . But, lord was she heavy to help tote on a forced march. As well as the mortar plates . Chuck 0311 always will be 0311 I prefer the M-198. This is what I have always Truly wanted to fire...
by Chuck McDaniel
Tue May 22, 2007 9:49 pm
Forum: Recon® & Recon® Modern Combat
Topic: What Branch Would You Choose & Why?
Replies: 50
Views: 46062

USMC 0311.

I loved my M-16A2 while having an occasional affair with a MK-19.

OMG could that MK-19 rock my world :lol:.

But, lord was she heavy to help tote on a forced march. As well as the mortar plates :( .

Chuck 0311 always will be 0311
by Chuck McDaniel
Tue May 22, 2007 9:26 pm
Forum: Beyond the Supernatural™
Topic: New to BTS, question...
Replies: 2
Views: 2687

What kinda zombies? Just mindless undead or a more sinister type that can think and act on it's own? Also who created them, an ancient god, necromancer, or cult serving an alien intelligence looking for a foot hold into our world? For mindless zombies I would go for low mental attributes and speed, ...
by Chuck McDaniel
Tue May 22, 2007 9:06 pm
Forum: Rifts®
Topic: Medic!
Replies: 10
Views: 1146

okay this is all you need...... One bullet (for the grunt to bite on) Whiskey (pain killer and antiseptic) Now have the grunt bite the bullet, then pour two shots of whiskey (for your self and some on wound), then find a non-injured stop and break a bone there thus transferring the pain Chuck Golly...
by Chuck McDaniel
Sun May 20, 2007 1:31 am
Forum: Beyond the Supernatural™
Topic: Would you buy Tome Grotesque and Beyond Arcanum today??
Replies: 21
Views: 14884

Hell yeah, I would. Just wish someone would get on them.

Chuck
by Chuck McDaniel
Sun May 20, 2007 1:23 am
Forum: Rifts®
Topic: True Atlanteans...can they be partial-conversions?
Replies: 10
Views: 804

:shock: Wow. I interpreted that wrong :oops:. Sorry for the bad advice.

Chuck
by Chuck McDaniel
Sun May 20, 2007 1:21 am
Forum: Rifts®
Topic: Where are the Lay Lines?
Replies: 5
Views: 557

Due to the sizes of ley lines, I would imagine it would be hard to draw them all up. Personally, it's nice for me as a GM to have a ley line whereever I want one. That's how I do it. Where ever I need one I put one and then note where it is for future reference. If you go this route I suggest getti...
by Chuck McDaniel
Sat May 19, 2007 9:49 pm
Forum: Rifts®
Topic: Medic!
Replies: 10
Views: 1146

okay this is all you need...... One bullet (for the grunt to bite on) Whiskey (pain killer and antiseptic) Now have the grunt bite the bullet, then pour two shots of whiskey (for your self and some on wound), then find a non-injured stop and break a bone there thus transferring the pain Chuck
by Chuck McDaniel
Sat May 19, 2007 9:40 pm
Forum: Rifts®
Topic: Old Main book vs Ulitmate
Replies: 7
Views: 685

Re: Old Main book vs Ulitmate

Is there anywhere I can find the changes and/or additions to the main book that is in the Ultimate edition? Or should I just basically have the two book open and go page by page and see what is different. See We are 2 sessions in to a campaign from old mainbook but may like to switch to Ultimate. W...
by Chuck McDaniel
Sat May 19, 2007 9:28 pm
Forum: Rifts®
Topic: True Atlanteans...can they be partial-conversions?
Replies: 10
Views: 804

I would say no. This is why- Their body would probably reject any type of bionic change to it (TW or not) due to the physiological nature of their body. But........then again if you are the GM. Then you make the rules on how stuff like that would work in your campaign. Just my two cents . Chuck
by Chuck McDaniel
Sat May 19, 2007 9:19 pm
Forum: Rifts®
Topic: Lazlo
Replies: 9
Views: 759

It depends on the book you're buying. When you consider the artwork in each book versus the two companies as well as rule cohesion and the balance between fluff and substance, Palladium can often feel like a ripoff. I still love it, but there are tons of problems that fill pages that could have bee...
by Chuck McDaniel
Sat May 19, 2007 7:01 pm
Forum: Rifts®
Topic: Lazlo
Replies: 9
Views: 759

At least when you buy a Palladium book you don't feel like you've just been mugged. Especially when you compare the price of a WotC book to the amount of pages in it. I would rather have a well, done reasonably priced book that is late comin' out than a price gouged one that isn't (IMHO) near the qu...
by Chuck McDaniel
Sat May 19, 2007 12:55 am
Forum: Rifts®
Topic: Lazlo
Replies: 9
Views: 759

I believe it's supposed to come out around the time that rabbits write books and men are but a myth . All joking a side, Palladium is doing their best unfortunately (or fortunately) they aren't the mega-publisher that witches....I mean sissies....no, no wizards, yeah Wizards of the Coast are . I'm s...
by Chuck McDaniel
Thu May 17, 2007 8:16 pm
Forum: Beyond the Supernatural™
Topic: Adventure ideas from where you live
Replies: 43
Views: 18498

Xar wrote:Hey--best wishes for your son. Really hope he get's better.


Thank You Xar :)

I believe I will too Mastermind.
by Chuck McDaniel
Tue May 15, 2007 10:25 pm
Forum: Rifts®
Topic: Is it really worth it?
Replies: 33
Views: 1108

Personally I saw buy it. It's well worth it. I bought two copies myself (1 for me and 1 for my son). I like it a lot better than the original. But, then again my opinion is biased seeing as how Rifts is my favorite RPG and I truly believe that Palladium Books is the only RPG company truly dedicated ...
by Chuck McDaniel
Tue May 15, 2007 9:59 pm
Forum: Beyond the Supernatural™
Topic: Adventure ideas from where you live
Replies: 43
Views: 18498

Hey all, Haven't been on in a while do to work and my oldest son being incredibly sick ( 4 MRIs , 3 CT scans and 1 nights stay in the hospital because they thought he had, had a brain aneurysm ). I finely finished up my time as an apprentice and they are working me like a dog. But, hell the pay is g...
by Chuck McDaniel
Thu Nov 09, 2006 5:05 pm
Forum: Beyond the Supernatural™
Topic: Question about Tome Grotesque/Beyond Arcanum
Replies: 5
Views: 4151

Because if they do that then people can down load it and pass it on to others. Making Palladium lose money due to copyright infringements. Also if your computer crashes you have to repay to down load it again. Also, I personally would rather have a bound book as opposed to a bunch of loose computer ...
by Chuck McDaniel
Thu Nov 09, 2006 12:59 pm
Forum: Nightbane®
Topic: Before the Dark Day
Replies: 7
Views: 3801

In WWII Rogers Rangers (Army Ranger) and Marine Raiders (SEMPER FI DO OR DIE) where not standard units they where some of the first Spec. Ops. units. I believe that is why Aaryq was wanting to put them in those units.

Chuck
by Chuck McDaniel
Wed Nov 08, 2006 1:55 am
Forum: Nightbane®
Topic: Before the Dark Day
Replies: 7
Views: 3801

Well. You could say that Hitler was an agent of the Darklords also Stalin, Nero ?, or any other crazy or diabolical ruler. WWII would be cool. The Nightbanes influence on how the war went so badly for Germany towards the end. That might be pretty cool Nightbane as spies and/or assassins for the Alli...
by Chuck McDaniel
Mon Nov 06, 2006 12:43 am
Forum: Beyond the Supernatural™
Topic: Adventure ideas from where you live
Replies: 43
Views: 18498

Adventure ideas from where you live

The area around you probably has one or more BTS adventure ideas. What are they? Maybe an unsolved murder, a house that's said to be haunted, a ghost sighting, or other. I live on the Isle of Wight near Midway, Ga which is on the marsh. About 30 miles south of Savannah, Ga the second most haunted ci...
by Chuck McDaniel
Sun Nov 05, 2006 11:18 pm
Forum: Rifts®
Topic: levels above 15?
Replies: 7
Views: 830

That's a darn good question, and I would like to know the answer to also.

I just looked in the Game Masters Guide and Adventure Guide and didn't see anything on it.

Might be in a Rifter. Really don't know but would also like to find out.

Chuck
by Chuck McDaniel
Sat Nov 04, 2006 7:12 pm
Forum: Rifts®
Topic: Can a headhunter assassin be good?
Replies: 29
Views: 1265

Yes, a FORMER assassin would make a great bodyguard. But then you'd be hiring a bodyguard, not an assassin... Yes a bodyguard with assassin skills. That would be an assassin converting from Anarchist-diabolic to Principled-Unprincipled. It just shows him using his OCC skills in a different capacity...
by Chuck McDaniel
Sat Nov 04, 2006 7:05 pm
Forum: Rifts®
Topic: emperor prosek is too straight up.
Replies: 46
Views: 2481

You make a good point, but my arguement is that emperor prosek is portrayed as a tyrant and dictator.yet when you read about him, he is little more than a human supremist,which is a good for a us-bad for them type of situation.there is nothing however to indicate he is an evil, diabolical maniac.He...
by Chuck McDaniel
Sat Nov 04, 2006 6:36 pm
Forum: Rifts®
Topic: 200,000 years for all trace of Man to vanish from the Earth
Replies: 39
Views: 1966

Randomfist wrote:There will be evidence of the dump I just took for way more than 200,000 years!!!


:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
by Chuck McDaniel
Sat Nov 04, 2006 2:50 am
Forum: Rifts®
Topic: Choose your top 10 picks for THE essential Rifts library...
Replies: 22
Views: 1337

Mine would be:

1: Rifts RUE
2: Vampire Kingdoms
3: Atlantis
4: Canada
5: CWC
6: Lonestar
7: GM Guide
8: Adventure Guide
9: federation of Magic ( Revised )
10: Rifter # 35 ( scantily clad women WOOHOO!!!!! )

Chuck
by Chuck McDaniel
Sat Nov 04, 2006 2:42 am
Forum: Rifts®
Topic: The Tolkien strategy of Cut and Run
Replies: 38
Views: 2051

No, they didn't run because they weren't French :lol: .
by Chuck McDaniel
Sat Nov 04, 2006 2:36 am
Forum: Rifts®
Topic: Are these ALL the North America books?
Replies: 21
Views: 1186

I believe Free Quebec is still doing business with Triax IIRC. I know Triax cut off shipments to NA while war was looming on the horizon between the CS and Free Quebec. I could be wrong though.

Chuck
by Chuck McDaniel
Sat Nov 04, 2006 12:43 am
Forum: Rifts®
Topic: Are these ALL the North America books?
Replies: 21
Views: 1186

Sorry misunderstood :oops: .

Chuck
by Chuck McDaniel
Sat Nov 04, 2006 12:42 am
Forum: Rifts®
Topic: Deterioration of Body Armor
Replies: 6
Views: 1003

I would say from a large blast the joints in the armor would be the first and fastest break down points. In a fire fight I would say role for location of hits and go from there. As for Anne Oakley and Buffalo bill shooting the same spot, that was more of a controlled enviroment than a battlefield wo...
by Chuck McDaniel
Sat Nov 04, 2006 12:29 am
Forum: Rifts®
Topic: emperor prosek is too straight up.
Replies: 46
Views: 2481

You make a good point, but my arguement is that emperor prosek is portrayed as a tyrant and dictator.yet when you read about him, he is little more than a human supremist,which is a good for a us-bad for them type of situation.there is nothing however to indicate he is an evil, diabolical maniac.He...
by Chuck McDaniel
Sat Nov 04, 2006 12:18 am
Forum: Rifts®
Topic: Mis-Credited, Mis-Stated Quotes, Rifts Style!!!
Replies: 729
Views: 71472

Lyrics from the new song by CS Propaganda Metal Group G.F.L. ( Grunt for Life ):

1 somethin' wrong with them!
2 somethin' wrong with them!
3 somethin' wrong with them!
OOOOOHHHHHH!!!!!
LET THE D-BEES HIT THE FLOOR!
LET THE D-BEES HIT THE FLOOR!!!


:D :lol: :D :?

Chuck

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