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The Dark Elf wrote:I hope for some more pfrpg

(Mainly because my PC has died and I may loose all my writings on the lopanic games and The island of Phi. Fingers crossed it can be salvaged).

The Dark Elf wrote:I hope for some more pfrpg

(Mainly because my PC has died and I may loose all my writings on the lopanic games and The island of Phi. Fingers crossed it can be salvaged).

Jerell wrote:

The Dark Elf wrote:I hope for some more pfrpg

(Mainly because my PC has died and I may loose all my writings on the lopanic games and The island of Phi. Fingers crossed it can be salvaged).

Jinkies! Someone should be at least able to pull data off of it I would hope, or at least part of it, unless it's totally corrupted. Like man, I'm pulling for you.

The Dark Elf wrote:

Jerell wrote:

The Dark Elf wrote:I hope for some more pfrpg

(Mainly because my PC has died and I may loose all my writings on the lopanic games and The island of Phi. Fingers crossed it can be salvaged).

Jinkies! Someone should be at least able to pull data off of it I would hope, or at least part of it, unless it's totally corrupted. Like man, I'm pulling for you.

I've just paid a lot of money I don't have for the professionals to try. Fingers crossed too!

Pfrpg ftw!

Prysus wrote:

flatline wrote:I've got Palladium 1st edition, Mysteries of Magic, and Weapons, Armor, and Castles (which isn't technically fantasy).

So if I were to use the grab bags to start an instant Palladium Fantasy collection, what books should I ask for besides the 2nd edition core book?

--flatline

Greetings and Salutations. If you hop over to the PF forum you'll find threads with very similar questions (you may have to search for them though). Might be a good idea to swing by and check out other people's opinions on the matter. However, my thoughts are...

1) Monsters & Animals. Lots of monsters, both playable and potential enemies (ranging from minor annoyance to big bad). Also, it has animal stats which are useful for pets, random encounters, familiars, and more. I'd call this one essential after the main book.

2) Dragons & Gods. It includes dragons, elementals, spirits of light, A.I., and gods. Even if none of those things appeal to you, they come in handy if someone is playing a clergy type or a warlock. Also provides a few hidden clues to the setting and such. If none if those things appeal to you though, feel free to pass. This is more likely for very high powered campaigns and/or NPC.

After those two it becomes a lot more personal taste. I'd recommend whichever location the game is going to be set. So if the Western Empire is the campaign setting, get the Western Empire book. I'll provide some added info all the same.

Old Ones: Timiro setting, and a high level campaign included.

Adventures on the High Seas: Bizantium setting. Lots of island adventures, a plethora of New O.C.C., stats on ships, and a few hidden notes (like Kingdom colors based upon nation flags). Highly recommended by me.

Wolfen Empire: Lots of Wolfen Empire info. If that's where the campaign will take place, you're playing a Wolfen, or you just like the furry humanoids, a good pick. If you prefer, you can go with the two classic [Further] Adventures in the Northern Wilderness books. Wolfen Empire is effectively those two books combined. There are definite differences, but you needn't worry about that too much just starting off.

Island at the Edge of the World: First edition adventure book. While it has setting info too, I won't recommend it for starting your collection.

Yin-Sloth Jungles: Another 1st Edition book. Lots of O.C.C. and monsters, but they'll all need to be converted. Setting info too. Good book, but due to the need conversions I don't recommend it to start off.

Western Empire: Good if this is where the campaign will be held or you want to use them as bad guys. While different, for a quick analogy I think if them like the CS. Even if you don't want to be them, still nice to have their stats when the players face them.

Baalgor Wastelands: Another setting book. Lots of nee monsters/races. I personally really enjoy this book. However if you're not looking for New monsters/races and you're not interested in the area, it may not hold much use for a new comer to PF. I still think it's a cool book, but your mileage may vary.

Mount Nimro: Giants! A few new O.C.C., but mostly restricted to giants and that region.

Eastern Territory: Another area book. Good if you want a game there. As a G.M., it's one of my favorite places to start a game (if I'm sticking to the established setting).

Library of Bletherad: Very useful book in many ways, but also limited. They give you new schools of magic, but no way to learn them and no O.C.C. info. Rune items you can't find, etc. Also gives some setting info such as Currency and a few other gems like that. I think it's great, but more flavor and something to build/expand upon than a use as is (to me). Probably not something I'd recommend fresh out, but an early addition later. If someone is going TO the library, then essential, of course.

Northern Hinterlands: Region specific, but good book. More designed as a lead-in for the Land of the Damned though. Lots of optional O.C.C. such as Blacksmith and Artisan. Also has the Barbarians, which some people really like. Your mileage may very upon personal tastes.

Land of the Damned 1&2: Good books, but not really my type of thing. I don't use them, and actually avoid them (primarily because some of the races for it are super munchy, and after it first came out you see almost everyone trying to make one of these super ultra rare races that you never find outside this specific region, which ultimately ticked me off). High level stuff. If you're running a high powered campaign, sure. Otherwise I suggest avoiding until later. Even if you find the books interesting, not very useful for someone starting out and region specific more designed for epic level games.

Anyways, that's just a quick rundown from my point of view. I hope that helps. Thank you for your time and patience, please have a nice day. Farewell and safe journeys to all.

Prysus wrote:

flatline wrote:I've got Palladium 1st edition, Mysteries of Magic, and Weapons, Armor, and Castles (which isn't technically fantasy).

So if I were to use the grab bags to start an instant Palladium Fantasy collection, what books should I ask for besides the 2nd edition core book?

--flatline

Greetings and Salutations. If you hop over to the PF forum you'll find threads with very similar questions (you may have to search for them though). Might be a good idea to swing by and check out other people's opinions on the matter. However, my thoughts are...

1) Monsters & Animals. Lots of monsters, both playable and potential enemies (ranging from minor annoyance to big bad). Also, it has animal stats which are useful for pets, random encounters, familiars, and more. I'd call this one essential after the main book.

2) Dragons & Gods. It includes dragons, elementals, spirits of light, A.I., and gods. Even if none of those things appeal to you, they come in handy if someone is playing a clergy type or a warlock. Also provides a few hidden clues to the setting and such. If none if those things appeal to you though, feel free to pass. This is more likely for very high powered campaigns and/or NPC.

After those two it becomes a lot more personal taste. I'd recommend whichever location the game is going to be set. So if the Western Empire is the campaign setting, get the Western Empire book. I'll provide some added info all the same.

Old Ones: Timiro setting, and a high level campaign included.

Adventures on the High Seas: Bizantium setting. Lots of island adventures, a plethora of New O.C.C., stats on ships, and a few hidden notes (like Kingdom colors based upon nation flags). Highly recommended by me.

Wolfen Empire: Lots of Wolfen Empire info. If that's where the campaign will take place, you're playing a Wolfen, or you just like the furry humanoids, a good pick. If you prefer, you can go with the two classic [Further] Adventures in the Northern Wilderness books. Wolfen Empire is effectively those two books combined. There are definite differences, but you needn't worry about that too much just starting off.

Island at the Edge of the World: First edition adventure book. While it has setting info too, I won't recommend it for starting your collection.

Yin-Sloth Jungles: Another 1st Edition book. Lots of O.C.C. and monsters, but they'll all need to be converted. Setting info too. Good book, but due to the need conversions I don't recommend it to start off.

Western Empire: Good if this is where the campaign will be held or you want to use them as bad guys. While different, for a quick analogy I think if them like the CS. Even if you don't want to be them, still nice to have their stats when the players face them.

Baalgor Wastelands: Another setting book. Lots of nee monsters/races. I personally really enjoy this book. However if you're not looking for New monsters/races and you're not interested in the area, it may not hold much use for a new comer to PF. I still think it's a cool book, but your mileage may vary.

Mount Nimro: Giants! A few new O.C.C., but mostly restricted to giants and that region.

Eastern Territory: Another area book. Good if you want a game there. As a G.M., it's one of my favorite places to start a game (if I'm sticking to the established setting).

Library of Bletherad: Very useful book in many ways, but also limited. They give you new schools of magic, but no way to learn them and no O.C.C. info. Rune items you can't find, etc. Also gives some setting info such as Currency and a few other gems like that. I think it's great, but more flavor and something to build/expand upon than a use as is (to me). Probably not something I'd recommend fresh out, but an early addition later. If someone is going TO the library, then essential, of course.

Northern Hinterlands: Region specific, but good book. More designed as a lead-in for the Land of the Damned though. Lots of optional O.C.C. such as Blacksmith and Artisan. Also has the Barbarians, which some people really like. Your mileage may very upon personal tastes.

Land of the Damned 1&2: Good books, but not really my type of thing. I don't use them, and actually avoid them (primarily because some of the races for it are super munchy, and after it first came out you see almost everyone trying to make one of these super ultra rare races that you never find outside this specific region, which ultimately ticked me off). High level stuff. If you're running a high powered campaign, sure. Otherwise I suggest avoiding until later. Even if you find the books interesting, not very useful for someone starting out and region specific more designed for epic level games.

Anyways, that's just a quick rundown from my point of view. I hope that helps. Thank you for your time and patience, please have a nice day. Farewell and safe journeys to all.

palladiumjunkie wrote:

The Dark Elf wrote:I hope for some more pfrpg

(Mainly because my PC has died and I may loose all my writings on the lopanic games and The island of Phi. Fingers crossed it can be salvaged).

Man, that really sucks. My fingers are definitely crossed.

-Chris

Hotrod wrote:What I'd really like to do is make a Palladium Fantasy Atlas, with 16ish full-color, full-page regional maps. Each could come in multiple versions: natural geography, political affiliation, and supernatural areas of interest. Maybe a page of text to go with each full-page map. ~96 pages in all.

Alternately, they could be sold as posters or download-ables.

Kryptt wrote:I don't get it. There's two books up for preorder right now at the PB store. Those should be out soon enough.

Kryptt wrote:I don't get it. There's two books up for preorder right now at the PB store. Those should be out soon enough.

Cinos wrote:

Kryptt wrote:I don't get it. There's two books up for preorder right now at the PB store. Those should be out soon enough.

Can't tell if playfully trolling, or just new to Palladium's 'speed' of pre-orders.

palladiumjunkie wrote:

Kryptt wrote:I don't get it. There's two books up for preorder right now at the PB store. Those should be out soon enough.

Yep. pre-orders that are going on more than 12 years, and 4-5 years for the other. Palladium Fantasy needs books to be published, not just hyped and placed up on the store for pre-order. Please, Palladium, start producing for the line again.

Thanks.

-Chris

Kryptt wrote:

palladiumjunkie wrote:

Kryptt wrote:I don't get it. There's two books up for preorder right now at the PB store. Those should be out soon enough.

Yep. pre-orders that are going on more than 12 years, and 4-5 years for the other. Palladium Fantasy needs books to be published, not just hyped and placed up on the store for pre-order. Please, Palladium, start producing for the line again.

Thanks.

-Chris

LMAOL. I thought you were joking with me at first.

Jorel wrote:The store or the people asking? Hmmm. The store is trolling for customers by saying look, we would like to put these books out.

zyanitevp wrote:Having so much fun playing the Lopanic Games book, Champions of Palladium!!! (Again, many thanks Dark Elf!!)
Really want this to come out- players love it! We are only doing trials right now (games are months away) and the players that have qualified are gloating over those that have not- it has been a blast to run!
Check out the campaign logs in my sig, and let Palladium know- they have a great sourcebook that just needs a small edit to release quickly for Fantasy!!

Jorel wrote:Sounds like a fun time.