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Re: Double Deuce II/II-σ [3053] Discussion Thread
« Reply #30 on: 03 March 2018, 21:31:05 »
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Got it.

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Re: Double Deuce II/II-σ [3053] Discussion Thread
« Reply #31 on: 04 March 2018, 04:31:39 »
It's more than OK to just chat here to get beyond 10... any help you can give Alleycat2112 in that vein would be most appreciated...

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Re: Double Deuce II/II-σ [3053] Discussion Thread
« Reply #32 on: 04 March 2018, 13:33:42 »
A quick couple of notes:

1) I'll generally wait a week or so between my posts to give everyone a chance to respond.

2) I use the "BattleTech 2.0" skin on the forum here.  This means I'm likely seeing different emoticons (smilies) than most of you are.  For those who have been around a while, the set I can see is the original set here, not the one with Homer Simpson for the "drool" one (those two in particular have COMPLETELY different meanings)...

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Re: Double Deuce II/II-σ [3053] Discussion Thread
« Reply #33 on: 07 March 2018, 20:49:26 »
Completing my per flight check.
Engines  = check
Combat Computer = check
Weapon System = Online
Still Human = check

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Re: Double Deuce II/II-σ [3053] Discussion Thread
« Reply #34 on: 07 March 2018, 20:54:47 »
Excellent... only 8 more posts... I've pestered the mods about as much as I can about reducing the 10 post requirement.  I don't think it's within their power.  I'll cheerfully respond to as many posts as necessary to get you (and everyone else newly registering) to 10.

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Re: Double Deuce II/II-σ [3053] Discussion Thread
« Reply #35 on: 07 March 2018, 20:59:06 »
Message sent to Terra 3051

To My Dear Ex-Wife #3 Jane,

In times of war it is my understanding alimony payment are suspending. I understand the systems have been more or less at war for 100 years, but you can hardly blame me for that.

-Bill

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Re: Double Deuce II/II-σ [3053] Discussion Thread
« Reply #36 on: 07 March 2018, 21:37:47 »
Bill,
     Just send the damn check already!  My lawyer tells me ComStar will garnish your wages if you keep this up!
-Jane
Terra, 17 May 3051

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Re: Double Deuce II/II-σ [3053] Discussion Thread
« Reply #37 on: 11 March 2018, 07:22:26 »
The next IC post is up... if you want to voice any NPCs (aside from a nervous Paley informing your character of the meeting), please run it by me first via PM or e-mail.

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Re: Double Deuce II/II-σ [3053] Discussion Thread
« Reply #38 on: 24 March 2018, 06:11:28 »
I was approached this week by Snimm about playing the last MechWarrior with the unit on Campoleone (Eric Simmons).  We're still hammering out details, but I think we might wrap that up this weekend...

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Re: Double Deuce II/II-σ [3053] Discussion Thread
« Reply #39 on: 24 March 2018, 06:32:45 »
I've added the quirks of the various 'mechs to the first post in the TO&E thread.  I drew them from the official list in the BattleMech Manual.

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Re: Double Deuce II/II-σ [3053] Discussion Thread
« Reply #40 on: 25 March 2018, 13:13:04 »
I've attached the Solaris Skunk Works (SSW) files for the units 'mechs to the first post in the TO&E.  SSW doesn't have all the quirks, so those still have to be added manually to a printed sheet.

Eric Simmons is shaping up to be the unit's expert on the Beagle Active Probe (and other sensor systems), so he'll probably normally pilot the Mongoose.  I tweaked that 'mech as well, primarily for desert operations by adding Double Heat Sinks (which also provides more protection to the Beagle), but turning on Fractional Accounting and shaving a handful of armor points also let me add a Recon Camera.  Like the Medium Laser also in the Center Torso, it is Stabilized.

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Re: Double Deuce II/II-σ [3053] Discussion Thread
« Reply #41 on: 25 March 2018, 20:11:49 »
I want to name the Mongoose "White Knuckles."
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Re: Double Deuce II/II-σ [3053] Discussion Thread
« Reply #42 on: 26 March 2018, 02:51:53 »
I don't think any of the other MechWarriors would object to that... :)

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Re: Double Deuce II/II-σ [3053] Discussion Thread
« Reply #43 on: 27 March 2018, 19:05:22 »
OK, Eric Simmons is now confirmed!  He's definitely a sensor expert, and the Mongoose is indeed the 'mech everyone wants him in.

In general, among the unit's five remaining MechWarriors, their preferences seem to be:

Sharpe: Griffin (Sniper SPA, but currently confined to quarters)
Croft: Wolverine (Jumping Jack SPA)
Jenks: Griffin (Sniper SPA)
Preston: Utility Infielder (2 Gunner; any 'mech seems to be fine with him)
Simmons: Mongoose (Eagle Eyes SPA)

Thomas (the previously senior MechWarrior) preferred the Wolverine (as a Command 'Mech, and one weighing more than 25 tons).  Of course, he's dead now, so his preferences don't matter.

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Re: Double Deuce II/II-σ [3053] Discussion Thread
« Reply #44 on: 28 March 2018, 19:06:19 »
That is a really nice set of tweaks to the Mongoose, BTW.
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Re: Double Deuce II/II-σ [3053] Discussion Thread
« Reply #45 on: 28 March 2018, 19:21:40 »
Thanks!  Feedback is always welcome, even when it's not that positive... ;)

Game-wise, Failure16 has a post in the works, and I'll be moving things along from there (unless, of course, there are other posts).  Tegyrius has already hammered out his intel brief for Astrokaszy, which will follow my update relatively closely...

There's a gaming convention in Scranton, PA I'm trying to convince my wife to go to at the end of April.  If that happens, and I can get at least a few of the players to also attend, we may game out some of the Astrokaszy action in person.  We'll see how it goes...

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Re: Double Deuce II/II-σ [3053] Discussion Thread
« Reply #46 on: 31 March 2018, 17:04:44 »
Failure16's post is up!  I'll give Anastrace (and everyone else) a few days to respond, then move things along...

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Re: Double Deuce II/II-σ [3053] Discussion Thread
« Reply #47 on: 01 April 2018, 01:10:53 »
Is it too late to join in on the fun?
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Re: Double Deuce II/II-σ [3053] Discussion Thread
« Reply #48 on: 01 April 2018, 04:38:41 »
Not at all, but character options are more limited at this point... What kind of character would you like to play?  All the existing MechWarriors in the unit now have players, but Astrokaszy will offer other opportunities to join.

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Re: Double Deuce II/II-σ [3053] Discussion Thread
« Reply #49 on: 01 April 2018, 08:41:05 »
Ok, what are my options? I'd be interested in playing as a protomech pilot or an elemental if that's possible.
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Re: Double Deuce II/II-σ [3053] Discussion Thread
« Reply #50 on: 01 April 2018, 08:51:34 »
Well, the game is set around a ComStar garrison unit that had an "incident" during the WoB handover on the FWL periphery in 3053.  A number of the infantry troopers are washouts from the Nighthawk program, and thus have basic levels of those skills.  There are also logistics techs who are exoskeleton pilots.  That's about as close as it gets.

The TO&E thread linked at the top of this one can give you an idea of what's in the unit at the moment.  A VTOL (Ferret) pilot and another infantry squad (with Jeep) will be joining up on Astrokaszy.  There's simply no room for much more.  The ship is stuffed to the gills as is.

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Re: Double Deuce II/II-σ [3053] Discussion Thread
« Reply #51 on: 01 April 2018, 09:11:15 »
Sounds good. I'll read up on that thread and get back to you a little later today.
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Re: Double Deuce II/II-σ [3053] Discussion Thread
« Reply #52 on: 01 April 2018, 09:43:13 »
Great!  I also have a pile of files I can e-mail you if you PM me your address.

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Re: Double Deuce II/II-σ [3053] Discussion Thread
« Reply #53 on: 01 April 2018, 10:18:26 »
Nice! I just sent you my email.
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Re: Double Deuce II/II-σ [3053] Discussion Thread
« Reply #54 on: 01 April 2018, 11:54:40 »
Files forwarded... hopefully they got through.  Working on a new addition will give everyone else a few more days to respond to Failure16's post.

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Re: Double Deuce II/II-σ [3053] Discussion Thread
« Reply #55 on: 02 April 2018, 12:31:05 »
Where are we supposed to respond? This thread?
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Re: Double Deuce II/II-σ [3053] Discussion Thread
« Reply #56 on: 02 April 2018, 17:56:20 »
This thread.  It's linked at the top of this one, but now it has one on this page too... :)
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Re: Double Deuce II/II-σ [3053] Discussion Thread
« Reply #57 on: 02 April 2018, 18:06:32 »
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Re: Double Deuce II/II-σ [3053] Discussion Thread
« Reply #58 on: 02 April 2018, 18:12:41 »
Should be fixed now... thanks TT!  :thumbsup:

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Re: Double Deuce II/II-σ [3053] Discussion Thread
« Reply #59 on: 02 April 2018, 19:27:18 »
Awesome post, Snimm!  I just spent the last hour trying to get my boss's travel arrangements sorted tomorrow, or I'd post right now.  I'll likely have a post in response for you tomorrow... :)

 

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