Author Topic: New and Upcoming Releases, Vol. X: All Systems Nominal...ish (Read 222172 times)

Empyrus · « **Reply #150 on:** 21 July 2017, 19:48:25 »

Quote from: Liam's Ghost on 21 July 2017, 19:30:45

There are printout counters of the 24 introductory box mechs that can be downloaded off the main site.

There is? Never noticed, but then without a printer i kinda don't bother looking. Paper is not cardboard though. On the other hand, it is easy enough to glue some paper counters to cardboard bases for sturdier counters.
Either way, it would be practical to have some in a intro box or such.

SteelRaven · « **Reply #151 on:** 22 July 2017, 19:22:19 »

Quote from: Empyrus on 21 July 2017, 19:48:25

Paper is not cardboard though.

Go to your local print shop and ask for Cardstock, problem solved.

SteveRestless · « **Reply #152 on:** 22 July 2017, 19:25:41 »

So, no ilClan for GenCon? Guess I can tell my agent on the scene to stand down. :(

Any word on the status of whether we'll see that before 2017 is out?

Adrian Gideon · « **Reply #153 on:** 22 July 2017, 19:29:53 »

Quote from: SteveRestless on 22 July 2017, 19:25:41

Any word on the status of whether we'll see that before 2017 is out?

I'm told that's not likely.

Liam's Ghost · « **Reply #154 on:** 22 July 2017, 19:48:03 »

Hey look! Battlemech Manual!

Doom · « **Reply #155 on:** 22 July 2017, 19:54:42 »

Quote from: Adrian Gideon on 22 July 2017, 19:29:53

I'm told that's not likely.

What about new PDF-only products? Turning Points, Spotlights, Touring the Stars? :D

ColBosch · « **Reply #156 on:** 22 July 2017, 19:56:02 »

BattleMech Manual (final) and Tech Readout: Succession Wars are out in PDF.

I am Belch II · « **Reply #157 on:** 22 July 2017, 20:07:14 »

3 books in a week. Nice job.

Empyrus · « **Reply #158 on:** 22 July 2017, 20:36:56 »

OMG, the decription for Hardened Armor is gold:
“I've fallen and I can't get up, but I'm INVINCIBLE!”

Tyler Jorgensson · « **Reply #159 on:** 22 July 2017, 20:45:18 »

I'm a bit behind: but what exactly is the Battletech Manual?

ColBosch · « **Reply #160 on:** 22 July 2017, 20:51:12 »

Quote from: Tyler Jorgensson on 22 July 2017, 20:45:18

I'm a bit behind: but what exactly is the Battletech Manual?

BattleMech Manual. It's a new rulebook for standard BattleTech that includes basically all the rules that apply to 'Mechs (and only 'Mechs), compiled and revised from the core rulebooks. It's a new point of entry and a handy guide.

SteveRestless · « **Reply #161 on:** 22 July 2017, 21:02:25 »

Quote from: Adrian Gideon on 22 July 2017, 19:29:53

I'm told that's not likely.

That's a shame. Thanks.

Liam's Ghost · « **Reply #162 on:** 22 July 2017, 21:10:53 »

Quick glance through the battlemech quirk list shows a lot of revisions, some of which contradict recent books, like Second Succession War (battlemaster lost it's weak head armor).

On the one hand, a purist might say that one or the other is in error. On the other hand, quirks are highly variable so, there's no reason both sources can't be true. It's a conundrum. One that decides just how exciting it is to drive a locust (no torso twist and cramped cockpit with no arms, or just no arms?)

Please don't take this as criticism, but simply me having not yet gone through the book enough to properly gush about it.

Fear Factory · « **Reply #163 on:** 22 July 2017, 21:18:49 »

So we have 2 new books that are designed to bring in new players. Pretty cool.

How are they supposed to play? The imaginary box set?

Sartris · « **Reply #164 on:** 22 July 2017, 21:53:28 »

i'm really pleased with how BMM turned out. will definitely be picking it up in DTF

ActionButler · « **Reply #165 on:** 22 July 2017, 21:56:09 »

Quote from: Empyrus on 22 July 2017, 20:36:56

OMG, the decription for Hardened Armor is gold:
“I've fallen and I can't get up, but I'm INVINCIBLE!”

The Battlemech Manual is worth it for the equipment and weapons descriptions alone.

mrbooth · « **Reply #166 on:** 22 July 2017, 21:59:37 »

Quote from: ActionButler on 22 July 2017, 21:56:09

The Battlemech Manual is worth it for the equipment and weapons descriptions alone.

“Remember, MechWarriors: only YOU can prevent infantry"

Who ever wrote that one needs a bonus.

.RL · « **Reply #167 on:** 22 July 2017, 22:01:51 »

Is there a ballpark date when the battleMech Manual will be available on paper?

Liam's Ghost · « **Reply #168 on:** 22 July 2017, 22:05:19 »

Quote from: Fear Factory on 22 July 2017, 21:18:49

So we have 2 new books that are designed to bring in new players. Pretty cool.

How are they supposed to play? The imaginary box set?

They're supposed to sarcasm things into existence.

Or, you know, buy one of the cheap electronic copies of the map packs, some minis, and play the game. Not ideal, but for now it works.

SteelRaven · « **Reply #169 on:** 22 July 2017, 22:10:38 »

Been using Lance Packs a the Quick Start PDF myself.

pheonixstorm · « **Reply #170 on:** 22 July 2017, 22:28:30 »

Quote from: Fear Factory on 22 July 2017, 21:18:49

So we have 2 new books that are designed to bring in new players. Pretty cool.

How are they supposed to play? The imaginary box set?

Unless Adrian was blowing smoke up my arse we got a MAYBE by or before the end of the year. But it would be really nice if the surprise for gencon is some next day shipments of the first new intro/starter boxes. I am really impatient for the new box set. Really really want to see the classics in plastic. And really really irked IWM had to pull the Wasp and Valkyrie.

Fear Factory · « **Reply #171 on:** 22 July 2017, 22:51:23 »

Quote from: pheonixstorm on 22 July 2017, 22:28:30

Unless Adrian was blowing smoke up my arse we got a MAYBE by or before the end of the year. But it would be really nice if the surprise for gencon is some next day shipments of the first new intro/starter boxes. I am really impatient for the new box set. Really really want to see the classics in plastic. And really really irked IWM had to pull the Wasp and Valkyrie.

Unless it was said or I missed something... It's just really disappointing to see that the Box Set and ilClan was pushed out past Gencon. I expected something better.

YingJanshi · « **Reply #172 on:** 22 July 2017, 22:57:43 »

Just downloaded the TRO....holy cow!!! That introduction!!!!!!! :o :o :o :o

ColBosch · « **Reply #173 on:** 22 July 2017, 23:00:45 »

Quote from: Fear Factory on 22 July 2017, 22:51:23

Unless it was said or I missed something... It's just really disappointing to see that the Box Set and ilClan was pushed out past Gencon. I expected something better.

The BMM and TRO:SW are acceptable entry points into the game. Not ideal, sure, but they fill in a major gap in the line.

Quote from: YingJanshi on 22 July 2017, 22:57:43

Just downloaded the TRO....holy cow!!! That introduction!!!!!!! :o :o :o :o

Right? Ton of stuff to digest in that.

RotS fan · « **Reply #174 on:** 22 July 2017, 23:10:18 »

I'm most excited to see the ilClan better closer to its release date more and more!

Will they release the 3250 book in 2018? I can't wait to see a TRO 3250 :D

ANS Kamas P81 · « **Reply #175 on:** 22 July 2017, 23:49:28 »

Quote from: RotS fan on 22 July 2017, 23:10:18

I'm most excited to see the ilClan better closer to its release date more and more!

Quote from: Adrian Gideon on 22 July 2017, 19:29:53

I'm told [a 2017 release]'s not likely.

Also, there's never been a release date for IlClan. That needs to be pointed out.
Will they release the 3250 book in 2018? I can't wait to see a TRO 3250 :D
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Long dead.

Pat Payne · « **Reply #176 on:** 22 July 2017, 23:58:32 »

Quote from: ANS Kamas P81 on 22 July 2017, 23:49:28

Also, there's never been a release date for IlClan. That needs to be pointed out.
Will they release the 3250 book in 2018? I can't wait to see a TRO 3250 :D

Long dead.

Though in fairness, if they're not, with all the 3250 talk in 2SW and the newly-release TRO, they are epically trolling certain segments of the fanbase... and I don't think they have it in them to do that.

ColBosch · « **Reply #177 on:** 23 July 2017, 01:11:57 »

3250, as planned by Herb Beas, went away when he was fired. It's still a thematically-appropriate year for the next touchpoint.

ANS Kamas P81 · « **Reply #178 on:** 23 July 2017, 02:42:38 »

Quote from: ColBosch on 23 July 2017, 01:11:57

3250, as planned by Herb Beas, went away when he was fired. It's still a thematically-appropriate year for the next touchpoint.

Good clarification.

RotS fan · « **Reply #179 on:** 23 July 2017, 05:20:19 »

Quote from: ANS Kamas P81 on 22 July 2017, 23:49:28

Also, there's never been a release date for IlClan. That needs to be pointed out.

I don't get your post. The Succession Wars series were released, so were the Handbook House Kurita and Interstellar/Campaign Ops. Unless they postpone ilClan indefinitely the book is getting closer and closer to its release date