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Re: 3025-3050 Random Assignment & Rarity Tables - 11 Jan v9.1
« Reply #390 on: 27 February 2015, 14:57:13 »
And what salart are you offering Xotl to take on those "few" requests?  ;D
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Re: 3025-3050 Random Assignment & Rarity Tables - 11 Jan v9.1
« Reply #391 on: 01 March 2015, 11:55:54 »
And what salart are you offering Xotl to take on those "few" requests?  ;D

Hahaha ... I hear you.  I can't imagine how much work he's already put into this project, and it really shows!  It's an incredibly helpful tool, that I have used countless times.

I would just like to know if and when that usefulness can be expanded.

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Re: 3025-3050 Random Assignment & Rarity Tables - 11 Jan v9.1
« Reply #392 on: 02 March 2015, 20:25:21 »
I have downloading the new files and I have the power! MWHA!HA!HA!

Thanks Xotl, I really love these tables.

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Re: 3025-3050 Random Assignment & Rarity Tables - 11 Jan v9.1
« Reply #393 on: 02 March 2015, 20:39:14 »
Xotl, first I would like to say thank you, for all the time and effort you have put into and continue to put into this project.

Every updated version is better than the last, yet certain new features that I hope to find are unfortunately still not included.  Though I don't mean to take away from other features that are new and updated, they are appreciated as well.

But if I might make a few requests, or suggestions?

I appreciate your kind words, but I will not be adding any of the material you have requested.  Aero is too small to really need the treatment I give, and you start getting some distortions when dealing with that small a selection (witness the Clan tables at times).  As for regimental data, that would be a project so mad as to be near-Lovecraftian; you'll have to settle for the unit quality modifiers to the die rolls.

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Re: 3025-3050 Random Assignment & Rarity Tables - 11 Jan v9.1
« Reply #394 on: 03 March 2015, 09:41:10 »
a project so mad as to be near-Lovecraftian

Understood.  Say no more. 

Thank you again, for all you do for the community, Xotl!

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Re: 3025-3050 Random Assignment & Rarity Tables - 11 Jan v9.1
« Reply #395 on: 04 March 2015, 10:48:43 »
Just wanted to add my own "Thanks!" for the hard work and most recent update!   O0
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Re: 3025-3050 Random Assignment & Rarity Tables - 11 Jan v9.1
« Reply #396 on: 26 March 2015, 18:33:04 »
If I'm using a 3028 table, and the roll I make indicates a PXH-1 Phoenix Hawk, what are the chances that it's Tek Tru-Trak targeting computer is still intact?

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Re: 3025-3050 Random Assignment & Rarity Tables - 11 Jan v9.1
« Reply #397 on: 26 March 2015, 19:13:43 »
If I'm using a 3028 table, and the roll I make indicates a PXH-1 Phoenix Hawk, what are the chances that it's Tek Tru-Trak targeting computer is still intact?

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That pure fluff though. There isn't any "targeting computer" in original PHX in record sheet form.  There is a ECM one though.
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Re: 3025-3050 Random Assignment & Rarity Tables - 11 Jan v9.1
« Reply #398 on: 26 March 2015, 19:30:34 »
This is briefly treated on p. 84.  In short, there are no canon numbers as to how many machines have the computer.  Considering how good the effect is, I would make it "very few indeed".
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Re: 3025-3050 Random Assignment & Rarity Tables - 11 Jan v9.1
« Reply #399 on: 26 March 2015, 20:17:12 »
I kind of figured as much.  Thanks, Xotl.

Is there any particular year (even a specific event), that the availability suddenly drops in?

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Re: 3025-3050 Random Assignment & Rarity Tables - 11 Jan v9.1
« Reply #400 on: 26 March 2015, 20:43:10 »
No.  There's next to no hard data of any kind: it's really just a passing reference.  I only suggest being conservative because it's such a good ability (and really, if every PHawk under the sun had this it's something that would have been noticed and played up more, especially since they never go out of production).
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Re: 3025-3050 Random Assignment & Rarity Tables - 11 Jan v9.1
« Reply #401 on: 22 May 2015, 21:30:56 »
Just found this, thank you for all the hard work.

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Re: 3028-3050 Random Assignment & Rarity Tables - 11 Jan v9.1
« Reply #402 on: 06 September 2015, 18:51:56 »
Great to see another update this was very helpful our GM making deployment tables for our campaign several years back.

FWIW, we made it a roll of 12 for finding a Pheonix Hawk mech with the TruTrak computer.

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Re: 3028-3050 Random Assignment & Rarity Tables - 11 Jan v9.1
« Reply #403 on: 22 September 2015, 22:37:04 »
Snowridr, I'd watch out using 2d6 for odds.  It's not a wide range.  My guess is that it's lower than 1/36 (~3%) PXHs that have this.  Use xotl's 3d10 (1d1000) rule.  Considering the raw number of PXH's being destroyed and built, I'd put the number between one and five on the 1d1000 with odds going radically up for any PXH found in Lostech Caches (probably as high as 100%).

Xotl, is there any way that I (or others) could help with expanding the tables?  I'm currently having to integrate your 3050 and a 2d6 official table for 3052-3 for a campaign.  Definitely not an exact science.  Your tables are the only ones that give me a true variety in a campaign, but fall off post-3050.  I'd love to help.

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Re: 3028-3050 Random Assignment & Rarity Tables - 11 Jan v9.1
« Reply #404 on: 22 September 2015, 23:23:08 »
I slowly chip away at the 3057 tables -- did a bunch of work just a couple of weeks ago.  It just takes a long time.  But I'll definitely finish those.

I'll probably retire them after 3057 (and a vehicle update that I've been promising forever) and hand future editions over to someone else.  I just don't have the time anymore.
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Re: 3028-3050 Random Assignment & Rarity Tables - 11 Jan v9.1
« Reply #405 on: 23 September 2015, 09:56:23 »
Sorry hear that, Your tables are inspirationally awesome.
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Re: 3028-3050 Random Assignment & Rarity Tables - 11 Jan v9.1
« Reply #406 on: 23 September 2015, 13:42:09 »
it's been a hell of a run. the community salutes your efforts

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« Reply #407 on: 25 September 2015, 12:46:02 »
it's been a hell of a run. the community salutes your efforts
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Re: 3028-3050 Random Assignment & Rarity Tables - 11 Jan v9.1
« Reply #408 on: 12 November 2015, 11:32:47 »
Question: Is the OTT-7J Ostscout a 30t or a 35t Mech? I think it is a 35t, but your tables said most times 30t.

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Re: 3028-3050 Random Assignment & Rarity Tables - 11 Jan v9.1
« Reply #409 on: 12 November 2015, 12:13:30 »
It's a 35-tonner.  I see I have it at that for the first couple of entries, and then it strays to 30 tons.  Thanks for the catch - I'll fix it in the next release.
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Re: 3028-3050 Random Assignment & Rarity Tables - 11 Jan v9.1
« Reply #410 on: 12 November 2015, 12:54:55 »
Hi Xotl, i know you retiring from doing this.  Will these new Combat Manuals effect your tables any?
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Re: 3028-3050 Random Assignment & Rarity Tables - 11 Jan v9.1
« Reply #411 on: 12 November 2015, 13:15:39 »
Not that I'm aware of.  I built my tables off the same info that the MUL used, and had input into the MUL as well.  That in turn shaped the Manual, so I imagine things will all be on the same page.  If anyone notices any discrepancy, let me know however.  Even quitting, I'll still maintain the tables for corrections as time goes by.
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Re: 3028-3050 Random Assignment & Rarity Tables - 11 Jan v9.1
« Reply #412 on: 09 January 2016, 21:17:01 »
This is awesome work. Thanks, Xotl!

I am currently working on 3062 tables, though they are in 3x2d6 format (A,B,C ratings like I used in a 3039 campaign). So far, I have finished Steiner, Kurita, and Mercenary general. They are here in OpenOffice and Excel.
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Re: 3028-3050 Random Assignment & Rarity Tables - 11 Jan v9.1
« Reply #413 on: 20 January 2016, 01:06:23 »
This thread was started near-as-dammit five years ago.  In those five years, these tables have positively impacted Battletech play for a very large number of players indeed.  From personal experience, the "random assignment up to xBV" games at our local store were massively improved by this resource.  More than a few of our campaigns have leaned heavily on these lists.  Megamek has never been better since the tables were implemented in there.  To say that thousands of games have been improved by these tables would be a *very* conservative estimate.

Xotl, I'm sorry to hear that you're stepping away from the project.  Please know that you've produced a product that is inspirational in scope and genuinely impactful for those that have used it.

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Re: 3028-3050 Random Assignment & Rarity Tables - 11 Jan v9.1
« Reply #414 on: 21 February 2016, 00:04:59 »
Xotl, you should try and get these into print for future references.

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Re: 3028-3050 Random Assignment & Rarity Tables - 11 Jan v9.1
« Reply #415 on: 12 September 2016, 10:48:55 »
Hello all.

I'm closing in on completing the 3057 Inner Sphere mech tables.  While I was at it, I thought I'd ask here if people might be able to help out.  What I'm looking for are references both a) canon and b) concrete regarding deployment/force faction info for each House that is not in the Field Manual series.  The manuals have some excellent info in them, but they're the only source I have so far, and some (DCMS) are better than others (CCAF).  I'm looking for statements like X number of new regiments built since Y, X upgrade percentage, etc: anything with some semblance of solid numbers applicable to 3057 (give or take a few years) and, again, not in the Field Manuals.

There may very well not be anything of this sort in existence, which is fine.  I just don't want to make these having missed something and then be forced to double back and redo a bunch of work.

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Re: 3028-3050 Random Assignment & Rarity Tables - 11 Jan v9.1
« Reply #416 on: 12 September 2016, 13:30:47 »
I suppose The Dragon Roars and Twilight of the Clans might have something that can be mined, even if they're a little after the 3057 timeframe.  I would expect there to be few changes between the date of your RATs and the availability of forces for Operations Bird Dog and Serpent.  It's not like most of the Field Manuals aren't set in even later years!  Poking further, the Invading Clans book is dated in-universe as 3058, so I suppose that'd be the best thing to pick through.

Was there ever a sourcebook or anything for the punitive war from the FWL and CC against the FS in that timeframe?
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Re: 3028-3050 Random Assignment & Rarity Tables - 11 Jan v9.1
« Reply #417 on: 13 September 2016, 08:36:39 »
8621 Tech Readout 3058 (the original) provides some good deployment information for 'mechs such as the owens pg 82, Strider pg 84, Firestarter pg 86, Nexus pg 96, Falcon Hawk pg 98, Talon pg 104, Raijin pg 110, Lynx pg 118, Spartan pg 138, Thunderhawk pg 152, Nobori-Nin pg 170, Cauldron-Born pg 176, Supernova pg 196, Kodiak pg 190.

35015 Tech Readout 3058 (Upgraded) also has useful information.

1645 Invading Clans provides information on the composition type of each clans units.  This could be useful to reference against when determining for example the number of Nobori-Nin Omni mechs.

1710 Twilight of the Clans would be most useful to you as it has the complete Battleforce rosters (stating every mech deployed) for: Knights of the Innersphere, 11th Lyran Guards, Kingston's Legionaires, 2nd St Ives Lancers, 4th Drakons, 1st Kathil Uhlans, MacLeod's Regiment of the Northwind Highlanders, Royal Black Watch Company, Com Guard 2nd Division, and the Eridani Light Horse.

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Re: 3028-3050 Random Assignment & Rarity Tables - 11 Jan v9.1
« Reply #418 on: 17 October 2016, 05:58:05 »
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Re: 3028-3050 Random Assignment & Rarity Tables - 11 Jan v9.1
« Reply #419 on: 17 October 2016, 13:41:11 »
Operation Stilleto and Operation Flashpoint have some very good tables and other information showing which combat units are representative of their states during the approximate timeframe you are looking at.

They cover the Inner Sphere, Periphery, and I believe the Clans as well though I never personally spent much time studying those tables.
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