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Gallahan

Hey, it’s Jan 2022. I just came back to visit because, well, I happen to LOVE Beyond the Supernatural. It’s a shame that Palladium didn’t publish further support/source books. But, I get it. They have to create content for what people buy in order to pay the bills and make money. Still… The absence ...

Gallahan

Wow... It’s been YEARS since I’ve visited Palladium’s community. And, it’s great to see that you’re using the tables. I think they’re a LOT of fun. These tables were printed in an issue of the RIFTER, too. Maybe one day if/when Palladium develops BEYOND THE SUPERNATURAL, I’ll re-do these tables. The...

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LOL Nate and Mr. L... !

I loved/love Scooby Doo!

Gallahan

Palladium Fantasy is a great system with a solid foundation of sourcebooks. Of course, these tables could be expanded to cover reach of these books, and that would be a great deal of fun! Feel free to include random tables you create for your favorite locations.

Gallahan

Good point, TOSAN (The Oh So Amazing Nate). The additional tables are there to add more variety and possible options. You should see my personal fantasy generation tables where there are 20 tables of 100 options each! The RECENT EVENTS portion is absolutely bat-skat crazy huge. However, for now tho...

Gallahan

Honestly, the BTS generator was a lot simpler (imo) to use. BTS: Table A. Roll %. Got your number? Good that is your result. Now move on to the next table. PF: Table A. Roll D20. Got your number? Good, that's the sub-table you use. Roll that D20 again (and possibly again and again and again before)...

Gallahan

Anyone generate an adventure idea they'd like to share?
I'm rather astonished, as the BTS forum had MANY people sharing their ideas based on these tables, and the PF community is rather shy. Is this a lack of creative enthusiasm? BTS had all sorts of stories. Oh well.

Gallahan

I purposefully didn't include superhero scores, but some dam fine ones are:
Batman (Danny Elfman)
Batman Returns (Danny Elfman)
Spider-Man (Danny Elfman)
Spider-Man2 (DannyElfman)
Superman (John Williams)

Thee are many more, of course.

Gallahan

Oh god, that gave me an idea for a BTS game, the weird west thing... But having ideas pop into my head is good, right? First, I wrote "Osama" but his name is "Osamu," so he's not in any way affiliated with the notorious "Osama." This composer is Japanese. Second: BTS i...

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That being said, if I knew how to program (other than Basic), there'd be an app for this. Some talented individuals actually created an *automated* generator (what you were referring to earlier) for my Beyond the Supernatural generator. I'm not sure if the link to their website is still operational...

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I've been following this thread off and on for years, as you know. Tearstone, my apologies. I've been away from these forums for a while. My interest in BTS and Palladium faded because they didn't support BTS (and still haven't) since they released BTS 2nd Ed. But, I still love and appreciate Palla...

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Gallahan, I'd love to see what you could do for general fantasy setups, outside the scope of Palladium Fantasy. Thanks, Tearstone. Judging by your posts in this and the BTS threads, I bet we'd collaborate pretty well together. I'd like to see your "outside" stuff too. If you PM me, maybe ...

Gallahan

Not sure what you mean by "adding S, T, U, V..." To Disasters category. I have 20 numbered options there, no letters. But, I have personal fantasy tables I haven't shared, from my own fantasy world, where I have 20 Regional Areas, and each of the 20 actually had 100 locations. Same goes f...

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Another soundtrack/score you might look at is The Patriot (Mel Gibson, period flick) The Last Samurai, for a more Oriental Adventures feel. I've been a musician for many years, as well as a music buff and audiophile. I have DJ'd and been an audio/music producer, and I almost always have a set of he...

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Aww I thought it was a link to an actual generator or the cell formula and the tables to copy and paste into excel. These are tables, not a generator. These tables serve as a generator. They just take some effort and creativity to use. Like board games are still games, even though there are video g...

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My pleasure. I love making mixes for roleplaying. It really adds to the excitement. I'm sure I've missed some more soundtracks, too. I have about 300 of them, or more, but left them out because they didn't fit and/or they weren't on my latest Windows Media Player playlist. I might add another 100 sc...

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Not sure what you mean by "adding S, T, U, V..." To Disasters category. I have 20 numbered options there, no letters. But, I have personal fantasy tables I haven't shared, from my own fantasy world, where I have 20 Regional Areas, and each of the 20 actually had 100 locations. Same goes fo...

Gallahan

Hope you don't mind if I add a few excellent choices you skipped over. Starship Troopers. Basil Poledouris. Excellent for any military campaign. Especially if using Coalition troops. Gladiator. Hans Zimmer at his best. The Battle is one of the most epic battle songs IMHO. Last of the Mohicans. Prom...

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Are these really the only plots you could come up with? I am not trying to make fun or anything like that, just saying that this category deserve at least 100. Also I would expand the disasters to at least having 30. Forest fires. Water contamination. Radiation. Mine collapse. Extended seasons. Ext...

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Just like in adventurous, action-packed high-concept Hollywood movies, the music you play to accompany your games can affect the drama enjoyed by the entire group. I've been into movie scores/soundtracks for years, and have incorporated them into every game I've run. First, we should note the distin...

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Is there a reason you don't just hit the random button at donjon to lay out the base of a campaign? Good question. Unfortunately, I am not personally familiar with "donjon." Also, there is something to creating random tables that I find appealing. Last, these tables should differ from tho...

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Watchers? wasn't there a movie of that? The dog was linked to a critter that killed whoever the dog was near? The critter used the dog as a psychic homing beacon. If I remember right the dog would be let loose behind enemy lines top be picked up or befriended by the enemy troops and the critter wou...

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Mr. L, you fantastic madman Hmm... I've been called a lot of things, and a lot worse than this. LOL... Sorry, I only meant it as a compliment! Hey, have you ever read Dean Koontz's novel WATCHERS? One of the main characters is a genetically modified golden retriever who's a genius. That brings us c...

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I'm probably not the best one to ask; canine companions tend to be dinner to one of the many monsters in my game. Which is why my players use them long enough to track them or get warning of their presence and then keep them back as they go in. In my eyes, dogs have the sense supernatural vibe and ...

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Can somebody list out all of Gallahan's random tables? With links? I saw the Palladium Fantasy one. Also did any of these make it to the Rifter? Hi Tearstone. So far, these are the only two tables (BTS and Palladium Fantasy versions). Yes, the BTS tables (a shortened version of them) made it into R...

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Tearstone wrote:can we get this stickied?

Thanks, Tearstone! I've got more tables to add, if there's enough interest.

Gallahan

I've never played a dog but I have used them as both player and GM in BtS. Usually because of their sensative nature to the supernatural. I even created one dog that was bred for its resistance to the supernatural. I also give player owned dogs saving throws against spell and abilities that would o...

Gallahan

How do you envision the Land of the South Winds? Great question! I recently created the Handy Dandy Random (HDR) Adventure Generator for Palladium Fantasy, here in this forum, and in doing so, reviewed the description for the Land of the South Winds in the 2nd Ed. core rulebook. I had to create 20 ...

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Sure, there are a lot of tables, but this is by far not a complicated situation. The reason more tables/options are preferred us that you aren't likely to get the same story elements over and over. Just generate four locations, five characters and six recent events, and you've got the essentials for...

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How do you envision the Land of the South Winds? Great question! I recently created the Handy Dandy Random (HDR) Adventure Generator for Palladium Fantasy, here in this forum, and in doing so, reviewed the description for the Land of the South Winds in the 2nd Ed. core rulebook. I had to create 20 ...

Gallahan

Hi everyone! I plan on starting up a Palladium Fantasy campaign after several of my players requested a more "classic" RPG experience.I have not played PF in years however, and was hoping to get some advice for setting up the new campaign. I own most of the line, including the 2nd edition...

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I wonder if Palladium is planning to "update" Palladium Fantasy 2nd Edition perhaps with a 3rd Edition like some folks in these forumns have spoken about. I wonder if THAT would be a neat kind of thing. I think it would.

Gallahan

The first two tables are enough to provide an adventure anchor, generating people and places.

The third table helps bridge PEOPLE and PLACES with EVENTS, making connections and/or establishing NEW PATHS of thought and creativity.

Enjoy! Post some of your story ideas and elements generated!

Gallahan

:nh: (no love. no love) I'll go check it out, and even throw some feedback your way (maybe). I'm still waiting for my Nonsupernatural threat table though. The BTS tables are great 1 off adventure generators, but what do you do when you use them for a different game (without chars who are designed a...

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TABLE 3.0: RECENT EVENTS is used to help bridge the locations and characters you've already generated, and also serves to possibly extend and branch your ideas into new areas. Remember, all these randomly generated elements serve as CREATIVITY ANCHORS to assist your imagination. I recommend rolling-...

Gallahan

An announcement for those who may be inclined to ROLL SOME DICE!! The Handy Dandy Random Adventure Generator for PALLADIUM FANTASY has been posted. --At least in part. The first two tables are ready to help you roll-up locations and protagonists. Now, why would people who play BTS care about this? W...

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Here are two tables to help randomly generate locations and characters for any Palladium Fantasy story/adventure idea. I recommend rolling-up at least three or four locations to get the wheels turning, and then doing the same for heroes/protagonists. And, if you're inclined, it would be neat to see ...

Gallahan

kiralon wrote:If you look on these forums im pretty sure theres a beyond the supernatural one that can be modified easily

Great point!

I created the BTS tables/thread. And now I'm working on a fantasy generator. It's proving to be a load of fun!

Gallahan

The tables are available below; it's enough to create the foundations of your story/adventure/campaign. HANDY DANDY RANDOM PALLADIUM FANTASY ADVENTURE GENERATOR The first table is one of locations throughout the Palladium world, all based on the core fantasy rulebook. These can be expanded with loc...

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Good point! I happen to have a Dachshund (wiener dog), and he's courageous. He is protective and a great "guard" dog, in that he barks ferociuosly when he hears something out of place, suspicious. But, he's not prone to excessive barking. He doesn't stare at empty space, as a rule. The oth...

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Mr. L! I didn't know you had one in that. I will have to order a copy now! I'm looking forward to reading your adventure and maybe running a group through it!

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Hi everyone. I just wanted to know your opinions on our canine companions and the role they may play in your BTS groups. Do any players out there actually PLAY dogs? Anyone ever think that some dogs might be PSYCHIC? I think that adding a dog to a party can really enhance the play, *especially* if t...

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Busy petting the dogs? ...BUSY PETTING THE DOGS!!!?? Okay. You're busy petting the dogs. Here is a HANDY DANDY RANDOM DOG GENERATOR! Oh, and (heh-heh-heh-heh)... There might be a "BEYOND THE SUPERNATURAL" dogie treat tossed into each category, especially that last one. Hey, humans aren't t...

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The thing about publishing these tables in The Rifter #63 was space availability. There was a finite amount of space available for the tables in the Rifter. In fact, there is a finite amount of space in here as well, sort of, in the sense that people don’t want to be scrolling back and forth from pa...

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It was interesting to read this thread. I remember waiting YEARS for BTS2, returning over and over again to Hobby Town in Tampa, Florida to see if it had been shipped... And, then, *finally* I had it in my hands! Fantastic product. While *magic* and *monsters* were promised and mostly left out, I si...

Gallahan

AWESOME monster table, Mephisto! So, has anyone used the RIFTER version of the tables to generate any adventures? Just in the last couple of months, I finally had a chance to run some short one-nighters at a gaming store near Fort Lee, Virginia, and set the stories in that area (Petersburg, Chesterf...

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mrloucifer wrote:
Panomas wrote:
Unfortunately... I don't know if anyone's told you but the grand prize is probably a whipping and eteranal damnation...

there's no probably about it.

LOL... --How does that saying go...? Ahh, yes... "...Then let us FINISH THE GAME, DOC."

Gallahan

mrloucifer wrote:DUDE! This is some serious **** going on here Gallahan... this write up may need to be kept intact for its own write up... I'd feel odd taking pieces and ideas from this one with the others.

--Thanks Mr. Loucifer, ---your post really got the creative juices flowing.

Gallahan

Soundtracks/Scores for these movies: 1. John Carpenter's THE THING 2. James Cameron's ALIENS 3. SKYLINE 4. DON'T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK 5. PRIEST 6. PREDATORS 7. DREAMHOUSE 8. MEN IN BLACK 3 9. BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER (the score, not the pop album) 10. THE FOURTH KIND 11. SEVENTH SON OF A SEVENTH SO...

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Great thread. I've heard bits and pieces about them on Coast to Coast AM. You make a good point about how no one knows what they do to you if you let them into your car/house. Y'know, thousands of people go missing in our country every year. Like tens of thousands. I've heard that it's up into the 6...

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