{"slug":"rifts","title":"Rifts","url":"https://www.ttrpg-games.com/item/rifts","agentUrl":"https://www.ttrpg-games.com/api/games/rifts.json","summary":{"blurb":"Kevin Siembieda's gonzo post-apocalyptic science fantasy from Palladium Books. On a future Earth torn open by dimensional Rifts, players are Glitter Boys, Juicers, Cyber-Knights, Ley Line Walkers, Techno-Wizards, psychics and dragons. The current core is Rifts Ultimate Edition (2005), backed by decades of compatible world books.","atAGlance":"Gonzo post-apocalyptic science fantasy • Palladium Megaversal system, class and level • Rifts Ultimate Edition core, 376 pages • Mega-Damage, ley-line magic, psionics and bionics • Decades of compatible world books","whyItFits":"Choose Rifts when your group wants the biggest possible sandbox: power armor, cyborgs, dragons, magic and psionics in one party, on a future Earth where any continent or dimension can be next. It suits a GM who enjoys curating books, approving characters and keeping a house-rule list, and players who like long character creation with lots of choices. Look elsewhere if you need balanced classes, quick setup or clean modern rules; Rifts for Savage Worlds offers the same world on faster rules."},"constraints":{"playerRange":null,"sessionRange":null,"setupMinutes":null,"characterCreationMinutes":null,"prepLevel":"High","priceModel":"Paid"},"fit":{"beginnerFriendly":false,"newGmFriendly":1,"oneShotFriendly":false,"campaignFriendly":true,"soloFriendly":false,"improvBurden":"Medium","structureLevel":"Balanced","contentIntensity":"High"},"scores":[{"key":"complexity","label":"Complexity","value":5},{"key":"new_gm","label":"New GM Fit","value":1},{"key":"roleplay","label":"Roleplay Focus","value":3},{"key":"combat","label":"Combat Focus","value":4},{"key":"tactical","label":"Tactical Depth","value":3},{"key":"campaign","label":"Campaign Depth","value":5}],"availability":{"quickstartAvailable":false,"pdfAvailable":true,"physicalBookAvailable":true,"vttReady":false},"recommendations":{"bestFor":["Groups who want a huge science-fantasy sandbox with power armor, cyborgs, magic, psionics and dragons in one party","GMs who enjoy curating sourcebooks, approving characters and running house rules","Long campaigns that travel across continents and into other dimensions"],"avoidIf":["You want balanced classes and a clean, modern rulebook","You need fast character creation or quick one-shots","You want official VTT support or a free quickstart"]},"facets":{"genres":["Post-Apocalyptic","Science Fantasy","Science Fiction"],"systems":[],"mechanics":["Campaign","Character Customization","Class-Based","Rules Heavy","Skill-Based"],"themes":[],"decisionTags":[]},"links":{"websiteUrl":"https://palladiumbooks.com/shop/futuristic/rifts-rpg/rifts-core-books/rifts-ultimate-edition/","reviewsUrl":"https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/181928/rifts-ultimate-edition-rpg?affiliate_id=1659151"}}