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taalismn · Unread post by **taalismn** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 2:56 pm

It's when the ungrateful little thing wanders off on its own and doesn't call back, except to ask for money... :badbad:

taalismn · Unread post by **taalismn** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 3:06 pm

PhelanMahoney wrote:With likely more than a few entertaining highlights from hijinks for those that might get bored with only sales figures.

'The More Scanty the Armor, the Greater the Protective Value'
"The More Scantily Clad the Woman, the Bigger the Beating You're Going to Get From Her Menfolk, Fans, and Suitors, for Daring to Touch/Harm/Embarass Her"
"While You're Ogling Her Exposed Assets, Her Partner's Slitting Your Rear Guard's Throat"
"In Rifts, A Scantily-Clad Woman Means One of the Following: a) She's a Shapechanging Monster, b) She's a Goddess or Disguised Alien Intelligence, c) She's a Vampire, d)She's a High-Powered Mage/Psychic Who Can Fry Your ***** Without Obvious Weapons, e) She's Got a Forcefield, Armor of Ithan, and Enough Dimensional Pockets to Hide a Tank Company Equivalent of Firepower, f) She's Not Alone and You're Walking into a Trap....Any Way, You're %&*%&*^*!!!"

taalismn · Unread post by **taalismn** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 3:07 pm

Well, it's meant as a 'base vehicle' for small parties...

taalismn · Unread post by **taalismn** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 3:12 pm

PhelanMahoney wrote:Even if I never mention in the stories and can't have a print out for the game table I do appreciate what you have done. Although what will go with to Waterford, CT in October I don't know yet. But then again Fur Fright is in OCTOBER, so I have a bit of time to decide. As well as create pre-gen characters. Make out the villains, plan out the scenario and look to see what music will be appropriate to play. More than like the 666 song list on my iPod but you never know.

Waterford Ct?
October?
I'll have to check what I'm doing, how far, how much...might be worth looking into(though knowing my luck, I'll be working that date...)

taalismn · Unread post by **taalismn** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 3:15 pm

PhelanMahoney wrote:Not to mention folks that are well defended.

When you have stock in an arms company that produces MDC materials and engineering tools as their primary lines...yeah....
KNowing forests and glades as they do, those Elves also know how to rig their grounds into death grounds for uninvited guests...

taalismn · Unread post by **taalismn** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 3:17 pm

PhelanMahoney wrote:Yes but if it has the same squeaky voice you lose some credibility.

Only if the loudspeaker's on the fritz...

taalismn · Unread post by **taalismn** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 3:22 pm

Great! We're looking at expanding into bigger markets!

Aramanthus · Unread post by **Aramanthus** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 1:15 am

Very nice! The options packages are awesome! And I like the variants alot too, especially the last one! A vehicle based merc unit could certainly fill all of their needs with these.

Aramanthus · Unread post by **Aramanthus** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 1:17 am

They have something that will cause any vehicles to loose traction on even cement. They showed that on "Future Weapons" I believe. No vehicle could move effectively after hitting these spots.

Aramanthus · Unread post by **Aramanthus** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 1:19 am

I think it'll be a huge hit. It should fill a tremendous number of niches.

Aramanthus · Unread post by **Aramanthus** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 1:20 am

So when can we see that PS Flea collar with a cell phone/ radio built in?

Aramanthus · Unread post by **Aramanthus** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 1:22 am

YOu can always add art when you have a chance Taalismn! So keep pumping the stats out for PS products. We want more!

Aramanthus · Unread post by **Aramanthus** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 1:24 am

That is one way to keep complaints to a minimum!

Aramanthus · Unread post by **Aramanthus** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 1:25 am

That is when you say..........No more AI development until we can build the containment area to keep them locked away!

Aramanthus · Unread post by **Aramanthus** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 1:28 am

That is what they first used once we came to visit the PS home show room. Our tongues were dragging on the floor with their use of lovely women drapped over their vehicles and gear.

Aramanthus · Unread post by **Aramanthus** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 1:29 am

Use that with the new light hovercraft and you could have a well armored and equipped merc groups.

Aramanthus · Unread post by **Aramanthus** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 1:31 am

You never know Taalismn! They might let you loose for a weekend. I mean even your bosses have to know that you need some fun once in a while.

Aramanthus · Unread post by **Aramanthus** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 1:32 am

Arms companies on Rift's earth are always a great choice for an investment. I'd be invested in one.

Aramanthus · Unread post by **Aramanthus** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 1:33 am

Is that because it speaks like Mickey Mouse during it's normal operations?

Aramanthus · Unread post by **Aramanthus** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 1:34 am

ALways glad to help out. And we're always looking for great deals too!

taalismn · Unread post by **taalismn** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 6:32 pm

It gets easier to produce upgrades and variants with the older machines...more tech and purposes get found for the platform...

taalismn · Unread post by **taalismn** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 6:34 pm

PhelanMahoney wrote:Then again something rather large and squeaking can be rather disturbing.

Like Veritech Hover Tanks with rabbit ears?

Or, for Rifts...Mickey Mouse-themed Full Conversion Cyborgs...

taalismn · Unread post by **taalismn** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 6:35 pm

PhelanMahoney wrote:Heh, knowing what I am writing about for PA, I might like to have them talk so any CS invasion will be short and one sided.

Plus Soul Harvest Zombies, Splugorth, ARCHIE Bots, rogue Republicans, and the monster down the road...

taalismn · Unread post by **taalismn** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 6:37 pm

It's a furry-convention?
That would explain the PA MAN game connection

taalismn · Unread post by **taalismn** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 6:39 pm

PhelanMahoney wrote:Heh, I like that one explanation that she's naked because she has the magic or psychic mojo to garner protection with you powers better than some armors.

Spell of Emasculate...works through body armor... :twisted:

taalismn · Unread post by **taalismn** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 6:40 pm

PhelanMahoney wrote:
taalismn wrote:
PhelanMahoney wrote:I'm very sure that quality control is fantastic at PS. I've never heard a complaint about their products.

I dunno...I kinda like to think we get LOTS of complaints from people on the WRONG end of our products..
Them that are in any condition to complain, or in the few moments before they are unable to complain, that is...

It's the people who use the products that complain that you listen. Those that complain because the product was used on them is actually more data from field testing.

"It jams too easily...but it makes a great club...ask 'Pulp for Brains' here..."
"...nergle...!"

taalismn · Unread post by **taalismn** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 6:42 pm

PhelanMahoney wrote:
taalismn wrote:Well, it's meant as a 'base vehicle' for small parties...

Heh, like a combination floating fortress and garage potentially?

Yeah, with the right fitout of options...many of which we sell...See where our market strategy is going?

taalismn · Unread post by **taalismn** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 6:43 pm

PhelanMahoney wrote:Niches are not always a bad thing. They are needs waiting to be fulfilled.

Nature abhors a vacuum; so do corporations...

taalismn · Unread post by **taalismn** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 6:46 pm

PhelanMahoney wrote:When the thoughts start asking for money I start asking for what. I mean right now I am debating if I need the GM book and what will it do for me.

Teh GM book is a MASSIVE catelogue of most of the terrestrial weapons systems and their primary stats(secondary weapons on vehicles get listed, but stated for convenience's sake)...It's great if you're doing rapid comparisons of damage and cost and don't want to wade between several dozen books...or if you're creating new systems and want to know if you're re-inventing the Wilks Laser Rifle, and how to price your own gear accordingly...I'd consider it a necessary investment...

taalismn · Unread post by **taalismn** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 6:47 pm

PhelanMahoney wrote:Heh, I still am waiting to see what will come of Rifts this year. Plus I still have stacks of books to read.

Yeah...hard times and scheduling plague our favorite RPG company, yet again...

taalismn · Unread post by **taalismn** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 6:56 pm

PhelanMahoney wrote:Maybe if the person has a internal cell phone the collar can boost the signal?

Hmmm..tracking beacon, MP3 player...check out Ninjas & Superspies book for their list and stats for various microchips..no reason they can't be applied to Rifts...it's where I got the ultra lightweight and compact guidance systems for my 13mm micromissiles...

taalismn · Unread post by **taalismn** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 6:57 pm

Aramanthus wrote:ALways glad to help out. And we're always looking for great deals too!

When you get me more info on the kingdom you represent...

taalismn · Unread post by **taalismn** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:01 pm

Aramanthus wrote:They have something that will cause any vehicles to loose traction on even cement. They showed that on "Future Weapons" I believe. No vehicle could move effectively after hitting these spots.

That's the idea behind the Slip Spray..

Aramanthus · Unread post by **Aramanthus** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 1:14 am

I bet it does. That seems to work too. We all love variants. MOre money to spend.

Aramanthus · Unread post by **Aramanthus** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 1:16 am

I suppose that better than seeing a sailor moon full conversion borg who was once known as Hank!

Aramanthus · Unread post by **Aramanthus** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 1:20 am

And don't forget Psyscape, the Federation of Magic. I think that in a canon game there are plenty of things to keep the CS too busy too worry about PA until they have expanded again. I think PA will have the chance to expand. And I think PS will also make a killing in the variety of products they produce.

Aramanthus · Unread post by **Aramanthus** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 1:27 am

You have to tell us what goes down at that con after it happens. Hopefully we'll see some new PS material along this again in the future.

Aramanthus · Unread post by **Aramanthus** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 1:28 am

That is the reason we never go anywhere without protection from magic.

Aramanthus · Unread post by **Aramanthus** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 1:31 am

That guy was using the competitors weapon, not Paladin Steel. If he were using Paladin Steel his weapon would have functioned longer!

Aramanthus · Unread post by **Aramanthus** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 1:36 am

I can see a whole group of Droms hooked together with the added feature of garage. During several Drom trains traveling across country and being attacked. The garage Drom releases a swarm of the light hover craft armed to the teeth. (Probably using a lot of those varieties to swarm the attackers.) Great big advertisment for PS.

Aramanthus · Unread post by **Aramanthus** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 1:40 am

I'm a biologist. We know that niches are filled! And you are correct Mature does abhor a vacuum!

Aramanthus · Unread post by **Aramanthus** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 2:02 am

I agree! It's well worth getting that book. It's a must for any collection!

Aramanthus · Unread post by **Aramanthus** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 2:04 am

They'll get it straightened out eventually. I just hope they get back on their financial feet soon. Once that happens they won't be on a shoe string budget any more.

Aramanthus · Unread post by **Aramanthus** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 2:05 am

Knowing PS they can get a lot more stuff in there then even what they list in N&SS!

Aramanthus · Unread post by **Aramanthus** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 2:08 am

LOL! I know! I"ve got to PM you with the initial basics. Then expand on it over time.

What are you afraid we are evil? :twisted:

No, not at all. We are angels compared to the biggest group on the continent.

Aramanthus · Unread post by **Aramanthus** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 2:10 am

Cool! I guess we watch the same shows.

taalismn · Unread post by **taalismn** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 5:46 pm

PhelanMahoney wrote:
taalismn wrote:It's a furry-convention?
That would explain the PA MAN game connection

I have my target audience and cater to them. In some ways I may even be an unofficial ambassador bringing the wonders of Rifts to a group that is probably one the more open to receive and appreciate the rapture that is Rifts. Especially when combined with After the Bomb.

Do they accept Yeti Crabs as 'furry'?

taalismn · Unread post by **taalismn** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 5:48 pm

Land Train--Gotta love 'em for those long lonely cross-wasteland journies...

taalismn · Unread post by **taalismn** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 5:52 pm

From what's just in N*SS: Compass Chip, radar/motion detection chip, database/microcomputer chip...obviously the basis of the Translator ...
But the real pest repellent money's in collars that can keep off Xiticix, Spiney Ravagers, THunderbeetles, Dragonfish, Gringleapers, and other varmints...

taalismn · Unread post by **taalismn** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 5:54 pm

PhelanMahoney wrote:
taalismn wrote:
PhelanMahoney wrote:When the thoughts start asking for money I start asking for what. I mean right now I am debating if I need the GM book and what will it do for me.

Teh GM book is a MASSIVE catelogue of most of the terrestrial weapons systems and their primary stats(secondary weapons on vehicles get listed, but stated for convenience's sake)...It's great if you're doing rapid comparisons of damage and cost and don't want to wade between several dozen books...or if you're creating new systems and want to know if you're re-inventing the Wilks Laser Rifle, and how to price your own gear accordingly...I'd consider it a necessary investment...

This is on my short list of books I really and truly want. Dinosaur Swamp and the Adventure Guide as well. Just something about having dinosaurs meandering about and being able to bring out the big guns to kill them if necessary brings a smile to my face.

Plus the Swamp Barbarians can be put to good use in other tropical/semi-tropical settings...