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Dimensional Outbreak is my must-buy Palladium book for the year. Haven't been this excited about an RPG book since Madhaven (I'm ex-NYC and I love mutants). I got to play in Carl's demo game at the Open House and the info on Center, the demonic ships, the space magic and the cool ideas were all really exciting. So glad I played the Space Warlock.

It's the kick in the pants Phase World has been needing! Nothing says coolio like a hell invasion across multiple galaxies and dealing with the aftermath.

I'm looking forward to seeing this whole set of books released,

Yeah I had a lot of fun with this one. Now if I can just get the maps finished! Those babies are tough and keeping eveything in scale uugghh, its a pain.

Carl

Carl, you can do it! We are dying to get a hold of all of your books!

Aramanthus wrote:Carl, you can do it! We are dying to get a hold of all of your books!

Oh I know. Choices Choices that's all.

Carl

Carl Gleba wrote:Yeah I had a lot of fun with this one. Now if I can just get the maps finished! Those babies are tough and keeping eveything in scale uugghh, its a pain.

Carl

Maps?

Yeah! Maps? Could it be for the Home dimensions for those two demons?

The Maps for Hades and Dyval have been done since "05". For those that don't know I did color maps of Hades and Dyval and sold a set at the POH of 2006. I didn't do any at the POH 2007. I hope Kevin puts them in PDF form and sells them on the website as an extra.

The maps I'm referring to are the first four levels of Center. I have the manors done and second level is partially done. I'm finding it difficult to keep in scale. I'm using the symbols of building and such provided by Campaign Cartographer to give the maps a real feel and not the typical PB maps with circles and squares and stuff. Now that I'm finished with Armageddon Unlimited (and already got those maps done ) and I can go back and finish the ones for Center.

Too much said already I suspect

Carl

cool

maps are always good ... as long as players don't use them as well to find the fast route back to where ever it was they came from.
part of the fun thing about exploring is the challenge of tracking your journey.

NO ONE .. as far as i've seen in the games i've been in or even observed, ever made use of tracking their own way when exploring a new town ... they all assume its one street.

it will be nice to see it shown as otherwise

That is AWESOME news Carl! Thank you for the update!!!!

Yeah I know you guys cause I'm one of you. I love books with cool maps. They alone can generate ideas. I'm hoping the HU fans will like a mapped out super villain fortress I did. Its all statted out and ready to be invaded by supers. My poor players are game testing my stuff and have already had experience some of the new super powers, like Complete Possession!! muuhahahahaha Its funny cause the villain with that power was a secondary bad guy and he didn't even have full stats, yet he caused the group the most grief!

Carl

gadrin wrote:

Carl Gleba wrote:! muuhahahahaha Its funny cause the villain with that power was a secondary bad guy and he didn't even have full stats, yet he caused the group the most grief!

Carl

great, that's so the main baddy can say things like: "I was wise to place my face in you oh, first underling..."

So is the line I highlighted in the very first post, general invocation magic ?

someone mentioned something about a Space Warlock, or is it Warlock magic just for that OCC ?

When I created the Space Warlock they were intended to be just an invocation spell caster. Ask Spinachcat, he played one at the open house. It seemed to work ok. The way Kevin tweaked the O.C.C., Space Warlock covers two magic class under one umbrella. So you pick one type of magic, invocation or elemental. In either case you get access to space spells. My preference leans towards invocation and that's how I did the spells.

There is a twist to some of them and that you have to be in space to cast them

I'll chat with you guys next week when I get home.

Carl

That sounds pretty cool Carl. That was very cool about the info on the new villians!

Hmmm That is interesting!

I read most of Carl's manuscript for Dimensional Outbreak at the Open House in May, and played in the game he ran. This book is fantastic, I hope Kevin didn't change too much.

Ohhh!!!! That sounds like a great testimonial!!! It just makes me want it that much more!!!!!

Thanks! I had a lot of fun writing the book and I just let it flow out. It has been the easiests of the Minion War books to write so far.

Don't worry Nightshade37. Kevin usually keeps my ideas pretty much intact. He reorganizes and cleans up the writing. We talked about Hades and he was telling me how he fixed this and that, but the idea was still there and I think expressed even better. Kevin is a great writer in his own right and I like what he does to my stuff.

Carl

That makes it sound even better Carl@ I can't wait to see its release!

seeing as how Phase World is practically the only dimension (that's is written up) I run campaigns in, I am looking forward to seeing what else you have in store for us.
The Space warlock / Magi of course is something I've been drooling about since it got axed from the '3 Galaxies' book.
Also the alternate Demonstars have caught my interest.

I'll just have to be patient.

I'm looking forward to those too! Can't wait to see them released Carl!

Not really alternate versions of the Demon Stars, just different classes Fighter, frigate, carrier and more. I even have something special planned for the deevils, but its just too good to say at this time.

Carl

Carl Gleba wrote:Not really alternate versions of the Demon Stars, just different classes Fighter, frigate, carrier and more. I even have something special planned for the deevils, but its just too good to say at this time.

Carl

Tease...

No kidding! That was a serious tease he just let out of the bag!

Chello!

Carl, must say that enjoyed the Outbreak game @ POH as well.

Query: Re: Aramgeddon Unld.

What PC level is this geared toward? I need to know whether to slow down or speed up my PCs.

Thanks,

Tony

Another post by someone who is helping to sell the books you are presently writing! Obviously great marketing technique Carl!

Lord_Dalgard wrote:Chello!

Carl, must say that enjoyed the Outbreak game @ POH as well.

Query: Re: Aramgeddon Unld.

What PC level is this geared toward? I need to know whether to slow down or speed up my PCs.

Thanks,

Tony

I varied the levels of the various NPC's. They are broken down into certain teams and they range from mid to high level. Assuming Kevin doesn't change it.

Right now I'm running my players through it and I let them make 4th level heroes. Hopefully that will give ya an idea.

Carl

That sounds pretty reasonable! The more I hear about it the more I want to see it reach us out here!

Chello!

Gracias, senor! That's what I need to hear...I was hoping it was 4-6!

Tony

See there is another one dying to get your book Carl!

I'm very happy with them so far Aramanthus. I know some folks are leary of meta-plots, and some of the Palladium Fantasy fans feel cheated. But I stand behind my work and can only give it my best. I figure I've got 20 years of gaming under my belt, so I should have a fair idea of what "most" gamers should like. <-- Wow that sounded arrogant didn't it

I know I can't please everyone and I honestly don't expect everyone to like everything I write. But hey, if they can get some ideas out of what I've written and make use of them then that's good enough for me.

Carl

I really think you should have written a 6th book, just seems appropriate to have 6 books in the palladium goes to hell saga. Unless you are using five books like a pentagram...

Greyaxe wrote:I really think you should have written a 6th book, just seems appropriate to have 6 books in the palladium goes to hell saga. Unless you are using five books like a pentagram...

How about you consider Heroes of the Megaverse that Kevin is going to write as the 6th book?

Carl

It sounds cool Carl! I can't wait until your books come out! I know I'm not alone in that!

BTW Carl.... How was your vacation? I hope it was fun!

Carl Gleba wrote:

Greyaxe wrote:I really think you should have written a 6th book, just seems appropriate to have 6 books in the palladium goes to hell saga. Unless you are using five books like a pentagram...

How about you consider Heroes of the Megaverse that Kevin is going to write as the 6th book?

Carl

BRILLIANT!!!

That makes total sense to consider that book the sixth book! It is brilliant!

Aramanthus wrote:
BTW Carl.... How was your vacation? I hope it was fun!

Hey you know what they say about Vegas?

My wife and I had a great time. Traveling was uneventful and I got to work on my heroes game while on a layover in Newark.

We had a great dinner at a fondu place called the Melting Pot. For those who are dating this would make a great first date. Or if you like food like me than prepare to spend two hours stuffing your face full of good stuff.

All in all good time. I've been spending this week doing nothing! Well maybe playing Mercenaries on PS2 a little too much, but hey its the end of my vacation.

Thanks for asking.

Carl

So we had 6 books in the SoT series, and it looks like there will also end up being 6 books in the Minion Wars. Now we just need a third Palladium series with 6 books, and the universe will end!

Carl Gleba wrote:. I figure I've got 20 years of gaming under my belt, so I should have a fair idea of what "most" gamers should like. <-- Wow that sounded arrogant didn't it



Carl

Nah...just superior
Which is fine by me...heck I've got 23 (going on 24) years of experience.
Veteran gamers tend to feel a little pride and hubris..but I'm sorry, it's well earned.

DhAkael wrote:

Carl Gleba wrote:. I figure I've got 20 years of gaming under my belt, so I should have a fair idea of what "most" gamers should like. <-- Wow that sounded arrogant didn't it



Carl

Nah...just superior
Which is fine by me...heck I've got 23 (going on 24) years of experience.
Veteran gamers tend to feel a little pride and hubris..but I'm sorry, it's well earned.

I know the feeling. I've almost got in 30 years of Role Playing. That doesn't take into count the 5 or 6 years of board gaming before.

hehe..speaking of hell...
My rifts / Phaseworld multi-dimensional campiagn would tie in nicely with the Hades / Dyvall cival war

Really wish that the printing schedual had this book out by mid august -sigh-
Oh well.
I will just sit in a corner and curse KS's name for not printing the space mage spells in '3-galaxies' or "cutting room floor"'ing them

You are getting a campaign that would mix well with Carls Hades story line? I'd love to see notes on it! Sounds cool as Hades is hot!

I know Kevin is trying get Hades out by GenCon. Lets hope so!! Just an FYI Hades and Dyval are good size manuscripts and Kevin expanded their page counts to include all of the Demons for Hades and the Deevils for Dyval. I think that makes them more comprehensive and you'll have all the info in one book. Its a lot to go through and keep in mind Kevin is doing a lot these days.

Carl

Expanded! Cool! Thanks for the update Carl! I'm hoping it does make it out before Gencon!

Aramanthus wrote:I know the feeling. I've almost got in 30 years of Role Playing. That doesn't take into count the 5 or 6 years of board gaming before.

Hmm, for some reason I pictured you being a lot younger. You seem to have a youthful voice I guess. Well looks like you're the old fogie here

Carl

I try to be of youthful, and helpful to those of the forum!

Chello!

Playing since '82 here, Palladium (TMNT first) since '86!

Tony

You've been playing for quite awhile yourself. I stated playing Palladiums material around then too with Robotech as my first game from them. I was working for a friend at her gameshop at the time.

Same here. Had to be Robotech in 86

That is the year I first found out about Robotech by Palladium Books.