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Eagerly awaiting the newest fan-produced TRO: 3063
« on: 28 August 2012, 10:26:06 »
...So, with the big day today for the release of TRO: 3063, who else is looking forward to this?

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I received an early copy, and can't wait to see people who think its going to be 'fan-boyish crap' blown away.  With art from such famous battletech artists as David White and Eric Ou (who contributed to the canon TRO: 3085) its already blown me away.  Even better, all the units are something I'd actually use.
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Re: Eagerly awaiting the newest fan-produced TRO: 3063
« Reply #1 on: 28 August 2012, 10:43:58 »
I like all fan made TRO's. It almost makes me want to make one.
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Re: Eagerly awaiting the newest fan-produced TRO: 3063
« Reply #2 on: 28 August 2012, 10:56:32 »
I'm looking forward to getting it, I had hoped your post was to tell us it was out, some time later today (28th August) with luck O0 .

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Re: Eagerly awaiting the newest fan-produced TRO: 3063
« Reply #3 on: 28 August 2012, 12:22:33 »
Oh wow, today's the day?

I've been checking in on this once a month or so. Glad this was finally finished, looking forward to giving it a good read tonight!

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Re: Eagerly awaiting the newest fan-produced TRO: 3063
« Reply #4 on: 28 August 2012, 12:42:05 »
Very cool! Is it coming out in a dead tree version?

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Re: Eagerly awaiting the newest fan-produced TRO: 3063
« Reply #5 on: 28 August 2012, 12:57:07 »
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I still think Rocket Launchers should be available in 3063
I don't recall availability off hand and I'm not gonna open TM to check it out... But Primitive Rocket Launcher should have been available since Age of War.
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Re: Eagerly awaiting the newest fan-produced TRO: 3063
« Reply #6 on: 28 August 2012, 13:16:54 »
Acording to sarna it was 3064
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Re: Eagerly awaiting the newest fan-produced TRO: 3063
« Reply #7 on: 28 August 2012, 14:44:46 »
Looking good. So is this dead tree or pdf or both?
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Re: Eagerly awaiting the newest fan-produced TRO: 3063
« Reply #8 on: 28 August 2012, 15:25:46 »
I got an early copy myself. Steve and i are friends.
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Re: Eagerly awaiting the newest fan-produced TRO: 3063
« Reply #9 on: 28 August 2012, 16:59:29 »
i'm a little slow... so how do i get a copy of this?

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Re: Eagerly awaiting the newest fan-produced TRO: 3063
« Reply #10 on: 28 August 2012, 17:12:37 »
Been looking forward to this for a while now.  Can't wait to give the completed book a read through.

i'm a little slow... so how do i get a copy of this?
Wait for the blog in the first post to update with download links.  Or someone will post them here as well.

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Re: Eagerly awaiting the newest fan-produced TRO: 3063
« Reply #11 on: 28 August 2012, 17:18:44 »
Very cool, i still have the previous version O0

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Re: Eagerly awaiting the newest fan-produced TRO: 3063
« Reply #12 on: 28 August 2012, 18:32:48 »
cool thanks for the info

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Re: Eagerly awaiting the newest fan-produced TRO: 3063
« Reply #13 on: 28 August 2012, 19:16:03 »
Looking good. So is this dead tree or pdf or both?

Pdf only.

I got an early copy myself. Steve and i are friends.

Shh!  Don't brag - but I have it too.  As a matter of fact, I have the Heavy PPC-version too - I just saved the three files before going to bed and then realized the difference.  I realize its a little less canon, but I'll just retcon the differences as versions created in 3064 (?).  That Sentinel just isn't the same without a H-PPC...
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Work-in-progress; The Blake Threat File
Now with MORE GROGNARD!  ...I think I'm done.  I've played long enough to earn a pension, fer cryin' out loud!  IlClan and out in <REDACTED>!
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Re: Eagerly awaiting the newest fan-produced TRO: 3063
« Reply #14 on: 28 August 2012, 20:21:50 »
So when today do the links become available?
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Re: Eagerly awaiting the newest fan-produced TRO: 3063
« Reply #15 on: 28 August 2012, 20:36:04 »
There are three pieces actually, the core PDF, a Records Sheet, and an Art of the TRO that covers the stuff not used, stuff that went through various steps, and honestly, it's all rather brilliant. Well laid out, very slick looking, and the RS aspect was a pleasant addition that wasn't expected. Keep in mind though, this is not making him a dime, so be sure everyone spends a moment thanking him for his efforts, him and his fellows that is.

I would really like to see the standard XotW articles for these, but for fairly obvious reasons its a good bet that none of them will ever show up here.

Oh, and the Art of bit also added a "bonus" vehicle, an ADA unit for Capellans. In short, the whole thing is amazingly well done, and also generally well thought out but not stuffed to the gills with overly optimized units (there are a few, yes, but not the majority really.)

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Re: Eagerly awaiting the newest fan-produced TRO: 3063
« Reply #16 on: 28 August 2012, 20:45:32 »
Well I found a "web prototype v 4" of it somewhere, but I still see no links on the blog for the final version... When will that be posted? I would like to get a copy of the final release version...
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Re: Eagerly awaiting the newest fan-produced TRO: 3063
« Reply #17 on: 28 August 2012, 22:42:47 »
...Hmm.  Well, tell you what, PM me a Email addy if it isn't out by breakfast tomorrow I'll email you a copy!   O0

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Clan Devil Wasp * Clan Carnoraptor * Clan Frost Ape * Clan Surf Dragon * Clan Tundra Leopard
Work-in-progress; The Blake Threat File
Now with MORE GROGNARD!  ...I think I'm done.  I've played long enough to earn a pension, fer cryin' out loud!  IlClan and out in <REDACTED>!
TRO: 3176 Hegemony Refits - the 30-day wonder

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Re: Eagerly awaiting the newest fan-produced TRO: 3063
« Reply #18 on: 29 August 2012, 02:59:56 »
...Hmm.  Well, tell you what, PM me a Email addy if it isn't out by breakfast tomorrow I'll email you a copy!   O0

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I hope I can get in on this
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Re: Eagerly awaiting the newest fan-produced TRO: 3063
« Reply #19 on: 29 August 2012, 08:12:37 »
I hope every one can get in on this. It is so well done. I've watched it progress over the years and have been very impressed.
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Re: Eagerly awaiting the newest fan-produced TRO: 3063
« Reply #21 on: 29 August 2012, 15:56:55 »
@ Gryphon: I'm very glad you like the Erlang Shen, she's a fun little toy.

Frankly, after this last year, I'm just happy the editing and writing cycles are finally finished! Not that the work wasn't fun, just nice to see her out in the wild, as good as I can help make her.
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Re: Eagerly awaiting the newest fan-produced TRO: 3063
« Reply #22 on: 29 August 2012, 17:50:25 »
Anyone else getting REALLY slow download speeds?  Haven't had something run at 5 KB/s since the days of dial-up.

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Re: Eagerly awaiting the newest fan-produced TRO: 3063
« Reply #23 on: 29 August 2012, 17:51:54 »
Having a few problems downloading myself Siden. Been looking forward to this one for awhile.

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Re: Eagerly awaiting the newest fan-produced TRO: 3063
« Reply #24 on: 29 August 2012, 18:33:39 »
I'm getting the ~5Kb downloads too, I'll just let it run overnight and enjoy it tomorrow.  From what I've already seen of the record sheets it's awesome.
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Re: Eagerly awaiting the newest fan-produced TRO: 3063
« Reply #25 on: 29 August 2012, 19:45:37 »
Gonna have to wait unfortunately for a better download option. Takes to long and cancels on me.

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Re: Eagerly awaiting the newest fan-produced TRO: 3063
« Reply #26 on: 29 August 2012, 19:46:56 »
its super slow on my end too

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Re: Eagerly awaiting the newest fan-produced TRO: 3063
« Reply #27 on: 29 August 2012, 21:40:02 »
Edit; A-ha!  Compress it, dummy!

Copies of the TRO and RS successfully sent out, waiting to hear back.  Send me a PM with an email addy, I'll send it along as soon as I can!
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The New Clans:Volume One
Clan Devil Wasp * Clan Carnoraptor * Clan Frost Ape * Clan Surf Dragon * Clan Tundra Leopard
Work-in-progress; The Blake Threat File
Now with MORE GROGNARD!  ...I think I'm done.  I've played long enough to earn a pension, fer cryin' out loud!  IlClan and out in <REDACTED>!
TRO: 3176 Hegemony Refits - the 30-day wonder

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Re: Eagerly awaiting the newest fan-produced TRO: 3063
« Reply #28 on: 29 August 2012, 22:53:51 »
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...Visit the Legacy Cluster...
The New Clans:Volume One
Clan Devil Wasp * Clan Carnoraptor * Clan Frost Ape * Clan Surf Dragon * Clan Tundra Leopard
Work-in-progress; The Blake Threat File
Now with MORE GROGNARD!  ...I think I'm done.  I've played long enough to earn a pension, fer cryin' out loud!  IlClan and out in <REDACTED>!
TRO: 3176 Hegemony Refits - the 30-day wonder

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Re: Eagerly awaiting the newest fan-produced TRO: 3063
« Reply #29 on: 30 August 2012, 01:35:50 »
 O0  Nice TRO!  Only took 5 hours and three tries!   but well worth the wait! Nice to see the TRO finished

 

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