Palladium Open House Report

Zachary The First · May 16, 2007, 03:01:25 PM

Following up on this, I saw Kev had posted his 2007 Palladium Open House Report. I was already epically depressed I missed it this year, but hopefully 2008 will work out--I think it has to, somehow.

Pierce Inverarity · May 16, 2007, 03:45:01 PM

He sure has a lot to say.

But I like the larger-than-life personality. I've been rummaging around the Palladium site and boards in the past few days, and the grass-roots vibe of it all is really exciting.

I didn't know you were famous, Zach? He thanks you somewhere in some other recent press release. Do you know if there Megaversial activities in the Bay Area--games for noobs, in particular?

Settembrini · May 17, 2007, 05:57:33 AM

I´ll order some Rifts books now.

Zachary The First · May 17, 2007, 08:19:56 AM

Quote from: Pierce InverarityHe sure has a lot to say. But I like the larger-than-life personality. I've been rummaging around the Palladium site and boards in the past few days, and the grass-roots vibe of it all is really exciting.

I didn't know you were famous, Zach? He thanks you somewhere in some other recent press release. Do you know if there Megaversial activities in the Bay Area--games for noobs, in particular?

Well, I'm glad you're excited by it! Like any group of fans, you definitely have your rules lawyers and one-true-wayers, but for me, there's an enthusiasm about Palladium, a roll-dice-drink-mountain-dew-and-have-mad-crazy-fun kind of vibe I love. Rifts isn't a game that's meant to stand up to heavy critique or deep rational thought--like most of Palladium games, it has a "Hey! Check out this awesome shit!" sort of innate style. And that's what I want out of my games and gaming companies--people who are as excited about what they're writing and the thought of folks playing and enjoying it as the players and readers themselves.

Well, right now, I can't think of any Bay Area events going on. Novastar (you can look him up on the Palladium boards or RPGnet) is in that area, I believe. I'm not sure what his schedule is, but if you'd like to set up a demo, I can see what we can do. PM me info, if you'd like to host it at a local FLGS, set it up at a local con, etc., and we'll do our best. I'll also be running Rifts for anyone who asks at GC Indy this year, no tickets needed.

Ronin · May 17, 2007, 08:30:37 AM

If your looking for a pally game in the bay area. Maybe you should PM Erik Wujcik. I do believe hes in SF. See if he is running game somwhere. Or knows of anyone running something near you.

jgants · May 17, 2007, 10:28:24 AM

Quote from: Zachary The FirstI'll also be running Rifts for anyone who asks at GC Indy this year, no tickets needed.

Are you going to be at GallowsCon?

I was considering the possibility of going to that.

Zachary The First · May 17, 2007, 10:53:34 AM

Quote from: jgantsAre you going to be at GallowsCon?

I was considering the possibility of going to that.

I'm gonna try. It's awfully close to Theresa's due date!

Pierce Inverarity · May 17, 2007, 12:22:07 PM

Quote from: RoninIf your looking for a pally game in the bay area. Maybe you should PM Erik Wujcik. I do believe hes in SF. See if he is running game somwhere. Or knows of anyone running something near you.

My thoughts exactly! I may yet do it, though the only games Erick has announced he wants to run so far are his non-Rifts experimental games. Also, San Rafael is too far from where I live. But still.