Rifts takes place in a post-apocalyptic future, deriving elements from cyberpunk, science fiction, fantasy, horror, western, mythology and many other genres. Damage is applied either to units in play or to cards in the deck. As Rifts has no systematic method of designing weaponry, the game is criticized frequently for severe power escalation;[citation needed] often magic, equipment, and character classes from new books are more potent than those from an earlier one (sometimes even with the same character class), with the result of many thinking they are thus required to buy the most recent supplement to keep up with the power curve (This is parodied in an 8-bit Theater episode fittingly titled "Glitter Boy"[6]). The secrets of humankind's technology have been rediscovered and reclaimed. This pledge does not include shipping. Mexico is ruled by a group of vampire kingdoms, who treat humans as little more than cattle to feed upon. It is seen by most denizens of Rifts Earth as a refuge of demons and madness. [20] Eventually, the artwork was republished in the RIFTS Ultimate Edition RPG book. More than that, you can bring characters, magic, weapons and equipment from these other "game worlds" into Rifts® and other Palladium RPG settings. England is a realm of enchantment, Faeries, the Millennium Treeâ¢, and dark secrets. Pledge $59 or more About $59 Knight Pledge 1 copy of Kingdom Rush: Rift in Time - Core Box including all unlocked Stretch Goals. The aims of Techno-Wizardry are to use magic not only to power technology, but to make it more effective than it was prior to magic infusion. We felt if the initial press run of 10,000 copies sold out in under three months, we had a bona fide hit. Compare prices for the Rift board game across 12 board game online retailers like Amazon, Miniature Market and Cool Stuff Inc. Not only that, but the game lets you play any type of character and engage in any type of adventure. Some psychics develop differently, such as psi-stalkers; human mutants that feed on psychic energy. We could hardly keep it in stock and sold approximately 45,000 copies in the first year; huge numbers for a pen and paper role-playing game. Russia is a realm of warlords, wacked-out cyborgs, gypsies, monsters and magic. With any luck, millions more are about to discover Rifts® through film, comic books, digital downloads (pdf books are available from DriveThruRPG.com), videogames, online and other mediums. It took three years for Kevin to come up with the perfect blend and balance, and then six months of work writing, art directing and coordinating final production. In Japan the main technology base is a part of the country that was "rifted" from Earth's past. Manifesting as a magical tear in space-time, the Rift contains the promise of absolute power - and total destruction. Others form pacts with alien intelligences or deities in exchange for great magical knowledge, risking becoming a pawn of the beings they dared turn to for power. Despite the near-total collapse of human civilization, most of the powerful technology managed to survive the centuries. In the latest World Books, the current date is around 110 P.A. The book reproduced approximately 75 images from the CCG. We want to invade all forms of the digital medium. SF Virtual Reality. Heavy weapons are generally Plasma or Particle-beam weapons, which have great stopping power, but also generally have a short range. However, he has stated that the niche nature of the role-playing game industry means it is hard to attract prospective developers to the property. Artist. The Rifts world is Earth, but hundreds of years into the future. Federico Ferniani Art. Games/Toys. In the process, these aliens â these "dimensional beings" known as D-Bees â reshape the planet and civilizations of a bold, new, alien Earth. Otherwise at night or from space the massive bands of blue-white energy can be as large as half a mile wide in some places, and stretching for many miles. Some of the strongest Rune Weapons, reminiscent of Michael Moorcock's fictional sword Stormbringer, are Soul Drinkers, capable of tearing the soul out of their victims, irrevocably killing them with only the slightest scratch. Rifts® the Role Playing Game. In Egypt, the ley lines coursing through the pyramids have brought Rama-Set, an evil oriental-type Dragon who has conquered the locals and established the Phoenix Empire (with Rama-Set, in human form, leading it as Pharaoh). Brand new: lowest price. The Vampires of Mexico. Enter the magical world of Telara and experience an unprecedented class system and dynamic, open-world battles on a massive scale. In some rare cases, even the ancient gods of mythology have returned to reclaim their former lands. *Shipping charged after campaign ends (see Shipping section for full details). As an Ascended hero, youâll battle against legions of elemental invaders, purge evils from dungeons and raids, and explore your way across the vast planes of existence. Exceedingly powerful beings such as Dragons, gods and alien intelligences have mega-damage bodies caused by the high levels of magic energy present in this game setting, and their MDC can soar into the thousands, if not tens of thousands. In what was once Argentina, the "Silver River Republics" of Cordoba (the "South American Chi-Town"), Santiago (one of the most tolerant Human nations on Rifts Earth), Achilles (a nation founded by Mutants) and New Babylon (a nation where Humans and a race of Aliens live side by side) have thrived and created nations whose strength rivals that of the CS. Operators⢠are mechanics skilled in the advanced weapons and technology of the new age. [14] Two additional promo cards were also available and their names were homages to Diamond Comic Distributors and Gilbert Gottfried. One character will generally be offensive, the other defensive, and the highest dice roll will determine if the defender is struck by the offensive character's attack. The Rifts® RPG defies convention. Dangerous augmentations are often necessary dangers for humans in order to keep pace with the world around them, and those that choose augmentation accept these risks for the power they bring. Yet even a basic Rifts-era laser pistol will cause between 100 and 400 points of damage (more than enough to totally destroy a small car in one shot). Palladium Books® is also looking to develop several possible comic book series based in the Rifts® setting. Each represents a different world or reality in the Palladium Megaverse®. A licensed Rifts video game (Rifts: Promise of Power), was released in November 2005 for the Nokia N-Gage. (See Rifts: World Book 4: Africa). Now controlled by the Splugorth, a race of Supernatural Intelligences, Atlantis is a land ruled by magic and monsters. Atlantis â Domain of Monsters, Kingdom of the Splugorthâ¢. Every week the different aspects of the game through its history, rules and artistic universe will be revealed to you. This creates a truly unparalleled Megaverse® of adventure and imagination no other pen and paper game system can provide. Rifts® Rifts® Chaos Earth® Rifts® Core Books; Rifts® Conversion Books; Rifts® Dimension Books; Rifts® Sourcebooks; Rifts® World Books; Other Rifts® Books; Rifts® Miniatures; Rifts® Novels; Rifts® Chaos Earth® Splicers® Mechanoids® The Rifter® RECON® Special Items.