Author Topic: BATTLETECH KICKSTARTER! (Read 242421 times)

ColBosch · « **Reply #30 on:** 29 July 2015, 17:31:01 »

Quote from: Nav_Alpha on 29 July 2015, 17:26:16

Right! The Shadowrun games (mainly Dragonfall) have lived up to everything I wanted. So I actually have high hopes about this.
Any clues on the era? Sounds/looks very 3025

Someone mentioned Clan Invasion.

Cyc · « **Reply #31 on:** 29 July 2015, 18:06:13 »

Definitely interested. Even as a MWO Founder I'm hoping the Kickstarter reward tiers are more like SR: Hong Kong (get extra copies, soundtracks, maps) and less exclusive Kickstarter contributor variants/cosmetics.

BobTheZombie · « **Reply #32 on:** 29 July 2015, 18:49:54 »

Did anyone else notice the upside-down MechCommander symbol in the name?

Jayof9s · « **Reply #33 on:** 29 July 2015, 20:23:06 »

Quote from: Cyc on 29 July 2015, 18:06:13

Definitely interested. Even as a MWO Founder I'm hoping the Kickstarter reward tiers are more like SR: Hong Kong (get extra copies, soundtracks, maps) and less exclusive Kickstarter contributor variants/cosmetics.

Considering it sounds more like a single-player game, I'm assuming/hoping they will keep in line with Shadowrun where it's the more traditional game-buying experience.

Sapphirus · « **Reply #34 on:** 29 July 2015, 20:48:03 »

Quote from: BobTheZombie on 29 July 2015, 18:49:54

Did anyone else notice the upside-down MechCommander symbol in the name?

It does look like one when I first saw the A

pheonixstorm · « **Reply #35 on:** 29 July 2015, 21:18:34 »

BattleTech is a TM of microsoft? lol

ColBosch · « **Reply #36 on:** 29 July 2015, 21:25:03 »

Quote from: pheonixstorm on 29 July 2015, 21:18:34

BattleTech is a TM of microsoft? lol

Yes, they own BattleTech's IP as it pertains to video games.

Cyc · « **Reply #37 on:** 29 July 2015, 21:30:13 »

Quote from: Jayof9s on 29 July 2015, 20:23:06

Considering it sounds more like a single-player game, I'm assuming/hoping they will keep in line with Shadowrun where it's the more traditional game-buying experience.

Not what I meant though. Shadowrun Returns was a retail game but did have a backer exclusive special ability, not uncommon with other Kickstarter games also having backer exclusive items/powers/achievements. Shadowrun Hong Kong avoided that. Even if its like Founders 'Mechs and you can buy standard versions that are identical save visually, its still stuff that divides the community and I hope they avoid it.

nckestrel · « **Reply #38 on:** 29 July 2015, 21:42:35 »

Quote from: pheonixstorm on 29 July 2015, 21:18:34

BattleTech is a TM of microsoft? lol

Trademarks are for a specific industry. So BattleTech is trademarked by Micotosoft for video games. Topps has it trademarked for books, game pieces and movies/tV.

Vampire_Seraphin · « **Reply #39 on:** 29 July 2015, 22:01:56 »

So what is Catalyst going to be doing to make sure the community does not get burned? Much of the faith in Mechwarrior computer games has been depleted over the last several years.

BobTheZombie · « **Reply #40 on:** 29 July 2015, 22:16:26 »

Quote from: Vampire_Seraphin on 29 July 2015, 22:01:56

So what is Catalyst going to be doing to make sure the community does not get burned? Much of the faith in Mechwarrior computer games has been depleted over the last several years.

The company in charge, Harebrained Schemes, has a good track record and successfully did the same thing with the Shadowrun series a few years back. The people in charge of MW:Tactics were either from IGP (or PGI, I don't remember) or just incompetent. This current game is in good hands. And in different hands than the other recent games.

pheonixstorm · « **Reply #41 on:** 29 July 2015, 22:25:49 »

Quote from: nckestrel on 29 July 2015, 21:42:35

Trademarks are for a specific industry. So BattleTech is trademarked by Micotosoft for video games. Topps has it trademarked for books, game pieces and movies/tV.

Yeah, just never seen anything other than the MW TM used.

ColBosch · « **Reply #42 on:** 29 July 2015, 23:27:39 »

Quote from: Vampire_Seraphin on 29 July 2015, 22:01:56

So what is Catalyst going to be doing to make sure the community does not get burned? Much of the faith in Mechwarrior computer games has been depleted over the last several years.

Literally nothing. They have absolutely no control over the computer games.

Cyc · « **Reply #43 on:** 30 July 2015, 08:46:06 »

A new interview and some more specific info - http://www.alistdaily.com/news/harebrained-schemes-plans-the-return-of-battletech

Set in 3025
Turn-based tactical with a lot of RPG elements, because you'll not only be managing a lance of 'Mechs but also Mechwarriors as well
PC & Mac
Open-ended mercenary campaign
Careers and skill trees
Build your own mercenary unit
Vanguard (Founders) early bird pack - seemingly GenCon only (booooo!)
Apparently working with both PGI and Catalyst Game Labs, PGI for 'Mech art and CGL to coordinate with their fiction line
Kickstarter will start in Autumn

Merwyn · « **Reply #44 on:** 30 July 2015, 09:02:01 »

So one only plays/manages a single lance? I was hoping it would be a company.

Still, this is way better than nothing, and if it can create new BTech players, I'm all for it. O0

martian · « **Reply #45 on:** 30 July 2015, 09:38:14 »

I wonder if they will include the re-imagined Unseens. After all, those 'Mechs were the most common machines of the 3025 era.

IAMCLANWOLF · « **Reply #46 on:** 30 July 2015, 11:04:06 »

Cannotwait... [skull]

Jayof9s · « **Reply #47 on:** 30 July 2015, 11:24:17 »

I'm disappointed it will only be a lance - hopefully that can be expanded on later.

Quote from: martian on 30 July 2015, 09:38:14

I wonder if they will include the re-imagined Unseens. After all, those 'Mechs were the most common machines of the 3025 era.

Since they have said they're going to follow the visuals in MWO, I think we can count on all the MWO unseen to appear. But it's hard to say if we'll see any additional unseen units (like the new 'classic' Warhammer and Marauder.)

martian · « **Reply #48 on:** 30 July 2015, 11:28:11 »

That's what I thought.
Jordan Weisman said that they co-operate with CGL on fiction (he didn't mention art). Having a game that takes place in 3025 without Warhammer, Marauder or Archer is possible, but it would be strange.

elf25s · « **Reply #49 on:** 30 July 2015, 12:49:19 »

as much as i would love to see another bt/mw game by going by the track of those things i am not expecting much .
i am taking this one with a grain of caution and pessimism as spice.
until i see somewhat working concept ill keep an eye on this in near future...

IAMCLANWOLF · « **Reply #50 on:** 30 July 2015, 12:55:20 »

Quote from: martian on 30 July 2015, 11:28:11

...is possible, but it would be ~~strange~~ sad.

Fixed that for you.

Jayof9s · « **Reply #51 on:** 30 July 2015, 13:04:28 »

Of course, most single-player MW games have focused on filling (most) of the weights, so not being able to have the Crusader, Warhammer, Marauder, and Archer means the loss of some iconic units but... they can still fill those weights with things like the Catapult, Grasshopper and Orion that already have MWO art.

And really, I think we'll be lucky to see 17 'Mechs right off the bat without repeating any tonnages.

Stormforge · « **Reply #52 on:** 30 July 2015, 14:22:38 »

My only issue with the Shadowrun game was they did not stick more to the PnP rule set. For the Mech combat portion it would be nice if they would stay true to the PnP. Not so sure about the Mechwarrior portion of it though as I have no experience with AToW.

Wrangler · « **Reply #53 on:** 30 July 2015, 14:37:41 »

So, if there rpg element of it. They may use Mechwarrior Tactics as that side of the house? I believe this is the company that purchased tactics...but i'm not sure.

martian · « **Reply #54 on:** 30 July 2015, 15:27:21 »

DarkSpade · « **Reply #55 on:** 30 July 2015, 16:03:26 »

Okay, I did misread that article. They don't have all the capital for the game yet, but they do have some.

Cyc · « **Reply #56 on:** 30 July 2015, 16:13:02 »

A potentially geographically limited Founders program, that's just super. Hopefully only the physical rewards are GenCon only...

rkhigdon · « **Reply #57 on:** 30 July 2015, 17:11:28 »

Quote from: Cyc on 30 July 2015, 16:13:02

A potentially geographically limited Founders program, that's just super. Hopefully only the physical rewards are GenCon only...

I asked about that on their Facebook page. Given past experience with them, I hope to get an answer. I'll post the response if they do.

Xenon54z · « **Reply #58 on:** 30 July 2015, 17:45:57 »

When does it come out? Any word yet?

YingJanshi · « **Reply #59 on:** 30 July 2015, 18:44:28 »

Quote from: Xenon54z on 30 July 2015, 17:45:57

When does it come out? Any word yet?

The kickstarter is supposed to open in the autumn sometime. So we can probably expect a release date of next year sometime (at the earliest).