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Localized is one thing, but the effectiveness of weapons and armor should still be limited by the overall tech level to keep things plausible within the rules of the universe. If you're expecting that kind of detail and continuity from Palladium, you're in for a seriously rude awakening. It's been ...

Colombia – RC-15 Laser Rifle The RC-15 Laser Rifle does 3D6+6 MD per blast compared to the Coalition C-12 Heavy Assault Laser Rifle, which does 4D6 MD, and the Wilk’s 447 Laser Rifle, which does 3D6 MD. This means the RC-15 does the same maximum damage as the C-12, is capable of a higher average da...

Now it is time for the next part of my review. Colombia – D-20 Light Combat Exo-Skeleton The D-20 is roughly equivalent to the NG-EX10 by Northern Gun. The D2-0 has 30 less MDC for the main-body, but has a PS of 24 compared to 20, and is 10 mph faster. The battery is only good for 12 hours, whilst t...

I don't think it endangers the balance of power in the world in any way if the GM can invent reasons that would keep those things localized. IMO the worldwide impact of "Underseas" potentially arming millions of dolphins with permanent 150 MDC help armor that they can freely bestow upon s...

I always figured the objections to SA were more about self-healing borgs (anti-monsters) the powerful psychic cats and "free power armor for PPE" bio-mancers. SA2 would be the "free monsters without tats" nazca and more powerful psychic mutants. There were always weaknesses with...

Interesting take on things. I've never gotten my hands on a copy of either of the South America books, but I have heard a lot of people talking about how overpowered everything was over the years. It will be interesting to see you continue on with this balance review. I'll be staying tuned! Thank y...

Greetings All! I have been a fan of Rifts for more than 22 years, and have read every single book from top to bottom more times than I wish to remember. I have also been a lurker on these forums for an extensive period as well. There have been many threads on the topic of how a lot of the weapons an...