Ultimizing Chaos Earth

[Jason Richards]

I'm curious how you guys would like to see Chaos Earth "Ultimized." Clearly, as a Rifts game, it should conform to new rules, but how should Palladium go about it?

I see a few options:

1.) Put new skills, rules, etc. required on the web for download
2.) Issue a Chaos Earth Revised
3.) Update it in new printings of Chaos Earth
4.) Introduce the new rules in future supplements
5.) A combination of the above

I don't want to make this a poll because I don't want to limit options. I'm just curious what everyone thinks.

[Josh Sinsapaugh]

I'm suprised Nightbane hasn't, as it seems very popular still. I'm guessing it's because it's main author has gone bye-bye.

On the topic of Nightbane: Kevin has stated before that Nightbane has never been his cup of tea (so to speak). Currently, there are no Nightbane Authors (that I know of at least), so unless one steps up to the plate (and none have as far as I know) the series is dead in the water.

As for the topic itself: #1, 2 and 3.

~ Josh

[Dustin Fireblade]

I think a new or revised CE Main Book could use a number of additions, adding in the latest rule's being one of them.

[Sureshot]

I think a new or revised CE Main Book could use a number of additions, adding in the latest rule's being one of them.

Seconded. Adding the Creatures of Chaos and the Chaos Earth magic sourcebook material would be a plus. The game needs to have that included in to be fully complete. Maybe even include the CE psionic sourcebook material in it too.

[Sentinel]

I'm curious how you guys would like to see Chaos Earth "Ultimized." Clearly, as a Rifts game, it should conform to new rules, but how should Palladium go about it?

I see a few options:

1.) Put new skills, rules, etc. required on the web for download
Largely indifferent to this.
2.) Issue a Chaos Earth Revised
I'm not opposed to the idea.
3.) Update it in new printings of Chaos Earth
I can see this as a possible solution as well.
4.) Introduce the new rules in future supplements
5.) A combination of the above
Probably best.

I don't want to make this a poll because I don't want to limit options. I'm just curious what everyone thinks.

I would most particularly like to keep Chaos Earth as the direct past of Rifts (same with BtS, but that's a separate topic).
I think the best direction for the setting is to leave a lot open to interpretation of the GMs, with the understanding that the long dark ages to come lead to the world of Rifts.
I don't feel that there are enough changes to warrent buying a second copy of the book as yet though.

[Mech-Viper Prime]

I'm curious how you guys would like to see Chaos Earth "Ultimized." Clearly, as a Rifts game, it should conform to new rules, but how should Palladium go about it?

I see a few options:

1.) Put new skills, rules, etc. required on the web for download
Largely indifferent to this.
2.) Issue a Chaos Earth Revised
I'm not opposed to the idea.
3.) Update it in new printings of Chaos Earth
I can see this as a possible solution as well.
4.) Introduce the new rules in future supplements
5.) A combination of the above
Probably best.

I don't want to make this a poll because I don't want to limit options. I'm just curious what everyone thinks.

I would most particularly like to keep Chaos Earth as the direct past of Rifts (same with BtS, but that's a separate topic).
I think the best direction for the setting is to leave a lot open to interpretation of the GMs, with the understanding that the long dark ages to come lead to the world of Rifts.
I don't feel that there are enough changes to warrent buying a second copy of the book as yet though.

agreed

[kevinslkt]

Yeah, the new rules should be included, but one thing is for absolute certain. Did anyone else feel that they needed more artwork designed exclusively for Chaos Earth, as you see with all the other titles for Rifts such as Xitixic Invasion, Coalition War Campaign, etc, etc,etc. One new year's resolution I had was to use my "natural talent" with art, no schooling, except for buying and studying anatomy books, drawing technique books, etc to send in some submissions (Sometime this week, almost complete). Survival in fire, ash, snow, and daily violence is very cool. Let the Chaos Reign!!

[Riftmaker]

I'd love to see an update released on the web but I dont think it will happin.

If anything we'll see an update in the next printing, but I think chaos earth will stay chaos earth with its own rule seprate from UR.