yellowlightman

I doubt anyone would want to purchase or license the Palladium system, it really is a horrible game system and a dreadful relic of early 80's gaming. Not to mention Siembieda is such a ridiculous micromanager I doubt his precious system too far out of his sight. RIFTS and the Palladium Fantasy settings are about the only noteworthy settings Palladium actually owns. I've said it before, but licensing RIFTS out to a company (or hiring a company to handle it in house) for conversion to D20 with some actual PLAYTESTING and a decent layout could get Palladium a fair amount more money. There is much more interest in the setting than the system. Of course Siembieda's ego would never let such a thing happen so...

It did? You must have got a special version then.

Any pictures of his designs? Although I'm sure they'll be as lackluster as all his other recent efforts.

Funny thing is that your first link to the SJGames message board mentions some fan's wishes there would be a GURPS Robotech. In fact, SJ Games almost did get the Robotech license back in the 80's but the negotiations fell through and Palladium picked them up. That said, the Robotech RPG is a wreck, and I can think of a number of superior systems out there that would do it (or any anime title) far more justice.

When I first read this news I was saddened, as much as I hate Palladium's system (easily the worst big-name RPG system there is) there was a time many years ago I really adored Palladium. After reading some information about Palladium (like this) I no longer have any pity for them. Kevin runs Palladium like it's 1995, refusing to do any decent typographical layouts (their stuff isn't even laid out on computers, for chrissakes) and refusing to use email. Compounded with a general lack of listening to their fans (update our system? never! release PDFs of old releases? never! etc) and really poor business choices (a game for the N-gage? gimme a break). Theft and embezzlement aside, Palladium's poor state is largely due to Kevin's own negligence and poor management. If he was smart he'd stop being so damned full of himself and his stupid system, release a D20 version of Rifts and get some money. Instead he offers a print by a very lackluster artist (himself) and thinks that might change things. It won't. Throwing money at Palladium at this point is a bandaid, it will not stop their long-term financial troubles, it will not stop Palladium from being a victim of horrible management. The only thing it will do is prove to Kevin and his cronies that they can continue to keep pounding their loyal fanbase in the ass and face no consequences. Palladium closing down? Good riddance.

Jem, I hate to break it to you but the internet is not a feel good utopia of hugs and kisses and good will towards all of hummankind. Our discussions take place in a field of anonymity and your constant tirades will not prod any of the members here towards thinking progressively or changing fundamental behaviors they displayed before sitting down at their keyboards.

I look at it the exact same way. Frankly, given how stagnant Macross is right now I really don't see the harm in having an off-topic section.

The original SD Gundam shorts are absolutely hilarious.

Sounds like they're taking a page out of the video game industry's playbook.

What about Millen in the GTO? This thread is quickly turning into a Mustang thread.

Cake is pretty awesome, but I have no patience for anime music videos.

Paying money for attention from women is lame. Sorry, maybe you studs didn't get that memo.

As if hanging out with a buncha dudes talking about a 20 year old cartoon isn't lame enough, do we really need to bring strippers into this?

Why in God's name would you want a Delorean? Those cars are utter crap.

The whole thing strikes me as an oddly porportoned Musai.

Since when are you supposed to work on Civics? Give them regular oil changes and that's about all they need...

Check out www.dpreview.com, they have a great comparison feature for digital cameras and really in-depth reviews. Personally I use a Canon G5, which isn't great but is more than competent. All of my cameras (still and video) are Canon and they have some great quality stuff.

There already is a thread about these in the games section, but yes, these have nothing to do with "fan works."

Do we really need a thread about SA?

Js' new icons look great and should go really well with the board design.

UMD. Sony Memory Stick. Mini Disc. Goddamn Sony rocks.

Already gone...

I agree that the size/appearence of the Minmay icon kinda clashes with the rest of the forum but ultmately I just don't care enough. I do appreciate the efforts of Roy and Graham for updating the site a bit, don't listen to A1... lots of people are appreciative of what you guys are doing.

Holy crapola trueblueeyes, I didn't realize you had that many cars. Post some pics when you get a chance, I'd love to see your Mach 1.

Sweet in-game footage of Motorstorm Sweet video of what Sony said PS3 games would look like at last years E3 (thanks to UK:R) Video of people you're competing against in online gaming is really, really stupid. It's bad enough with XBox Live where I shout every obscenity I possibly can to annoy fellow Halo 2 players. Give me a video feed and I guarantee you will see nudity and/or other disgusting stuff. Furthermore, I'd rather not have to look at depressing online mongoloid's depressing faces while playing my underwhelming launch titles.