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Returning to the Phase World setting, we examine this tome that explores one of the Three Galaxies. Detailing the mythos and possibilities a GM can exploit around the Cosmic Forge, it also presents the reader a plethora of unique and interesting species, adventure ideas and details without peer, setting information and more. You’d be forgiven for forgetting this is only a 160-page Dimension Book; I know I did! Solidly supported with illustrations by Mike Wilson and others, this book is as solid an entry as you’ll find.

https://www.scholarlyadventures.com/post/scholar-s-review-87-dimension-book-5-anvil-galaxy

How captivated were you by the Anvil Galaxy? Did the Cosmic Forge ever play a role?

Fresh off a victory against the Robotech Masters, the aliens' true intentions and power become a bitter reality for the Southern Cross. Despite Dana Sterling’s valiant recon into the mothership, and the failed intervention of Maj John Carpenter, the Masters control much of the initiative. So much so, they insert a Zor clone to access genetically stored data, while spying on Dana and the Southern Cross. How will Dana, the 15th ATAC, and the SC deal with this?

Thematic Review of Book 8: https://www.scholarlyadventures.com/post/legacy-review-20-robotech-book-8-metal-fire

Did you prefer the Bioroids/Masters or the Pods/Zentraedi? How hopelessly outmatched did you think/feel the SC were?

Very rarely do I check out videos/podcasts/blogs on Initiative. There are hundreds of YouTube videos on the subject; most are repetitive, or have little value outside the d20 sphere. Then I listened to this episode from the Glitterbois, another 3rd Party Content Creator covering Palladium Books. It’s a different take, one I thought deserved the commentary - a peer review, if you will! By all means, listen to their Episode, and tell if you agree/disagree with me!

https://www.scholarlyadventures.com/post/the-bazaar-103-feedback-on-glitterbois-episode-215

How do you handle Initiative? Have other systems influenced your PB RPG Initiative rules?