Can Someone Explain the Basics of Palladium/TMNT?

[TreChriron]

Here is my memory from playing a bunch of Palladium games, including TMNT, in the 80s and 90s.

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5 kinds of character damage track:

Please post your Patreon/Kofi/GitHub or other links so I can buy you both a cup of coffee. I feel like I actually grok this game after trying to get into it for years. I bought stuff and read it, and got lost. Thank you!

Assuming you are a anthropomorphic hero in 1980s NYC calling from a payphone, ...

When you stop in Seattle on your comedy tour, I would like to show up, buy your merch, and a beverage of your choice!