Hey fellow Megamek folks, some of you might recognize me from mekwars as Saunders Von Jankmon or Jeremy Orloff. At any rate, I've been playing in a Clan Homeworlds league for Net Battletech - Classic under Clan Jade Falcon for the past few months and it's been a blast. We're in 3048 gearing up for Operation Revival so the call is going out for new recruits!
The Link:
http://www.netbattletech.com/nbtclassic4The Forums:
http://www.netbattletech.com/hpguplink/Current Situation: We were originally a clan homeworlds-only league set in 3040, but with the announcement of MWO, we retooled the automation to the year 3049. We will be conducting the clan invasion in waves. First up is Wave 0, where the clans take on the Bandit Kingdoms. NBT is looking for players to fill out the invading clans numbers, or to take up the hopeless but glorious cause of the Bandit Kingdoms. The invasion occurs in January 2012, so I'm giving you guys some time to get accustomed to the league before throwing the invasion at you. Each progressive wave will open up more sections of the Inner Sphere to play as.
The History: Since 1997, NetBattleTech has provided gaming enthusiasts with an exemplary gaming environment, a dedicated Admin staff and solid competition for all who join our community. Through the course of 5 successful NBT leagues we have worked with units and pilots alike in the continued evolution of NBT. Now, with the introduction of a new game platform, NBT continues this tradition and history with NBT-Classic.
The League: NBT-Classic is a real-time planetary / resource league making use of the Megamek game engine, based upon the 3049 timeline of the BattleTech universe. What does this mean for Commanders and units who participate? Your unit takes the role of one of the many factions in an interstellar battle for supremacy, star systems and resources. Your goal? To prove yourself as the top unit in the league, be it by conquering systems, raking in the cold hard cash, or stealing the resources of other units.
A variety of roles are provided to be filled, depending on your units desires: Play as part of an almighty House, in control of hundreds of systems, and striving to win your place as First Lord of the Star League. Or play as a Periphery nation, smaller by far, but with the desire to prove ones worth, playing the Houses against one another to gain the upper hand. Or maybe master the Inner Sphere as one of Kerensky's Clans, using superior technology and ideals. Then you have Mercenaries, out only for the almighty dollar, selling their services to the highest bidder, working to outshine the competition. Finally, the lowest of the low, the Pirates feed off of the misery of others, picking at the edges of civilization to ensure their own survival. These are the players. These are the champions, the nobels, the scoundrels. This is the universe we create and evolve though our actions, be they role-play or combat operations battling your way across the universe.
The Game: While the league provides the backdrop for the community, what draws people together is the game we play, namely Megamek. The game has been worked into the league to provide a variety of play and an ever changing environment. Depending on the battles launched against and by your enemies, your unit will fight in differing conditions, maps and play styles. A quick recon battle to steal enemy information while the defenders strive to drive you off as quickly as possible. Or a grand planetary assault battle as the defenders of a planet make their stand against enemy forces and the attackers strive to push for victory on a key planet. A Raid deep behind enemy lines to secure factory resources, holding the military assets to ensure your economic survival. These are the battles that are fought. These are the stakes.
The Units: What has always made NBT strong are the dedicated units and players that make up our membership. Units who strive for excellence, for enjoyment of the game, for community. These are the type units that we are looking for our new league. If you, your friends or your unit is interested in a competitive and organized play environment, NBT is the place to be.
The Pilots: Whether you want to run a vast star empire with every decision you make affecting the lives of millions, to simply blowing lots of stuff up in all of its digital glory, NBT-Classic provides endless opportunity and fun. There is always something new to try. Therefor, everyone is welcome to come and test their mettle in this brand new league. There is no monetary fee, and servers will be provided for matches. A custom NBT Megamek client allows for quick installation and easy setup.
So we take this opportunity to invite you to join our community. If you have an interest in the above, by all means drop by our forums and website and check us out. We welcome one and all to join us as we launch the latest NBT league, one that promises to provide great fun and competition for all who join.
If you have any questions/comments, this post/thread will be monitored by members of our Concept Development Team who are in charge of advertising our new league and answering questions that prospective members may have.
Current open factions (no players):
Clan:
Clan Burrock
Clan Cloud Cobra
Clan Ice Hellion
Clan Snow Raven
Clan Steel Viper
Clan Smoke Jaguar
IS:
Oberon Confederation
Greater Valkyrate
Elysian Fields
Kell Hounds
Santander V
Von Strang's World
The rest of the clans are looking to take on more players too.
Signed,
Xavier – NBT Lead Admin
Dervishx5 -NBT Classic Admin
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Here are some important direct links if you're looking to get started:
To get started, read the first post in this thread:
http://www.netbattletech.com/hpguplink/viewtopic.php?f=29If you're having trouble registering on the forums, here is the solution to the small puzzle you need to complete to register:
http://www.sarna.net/wiki/MechWarrior_IV#Featured_BattleMechsThis will bring you to unit applications. You need only worry about this if you plan on running a unit. Ignore the pilot limits.
http://www.netbattletech.com/nbtclassic4/unit_applications.phpThanks,
Dervishx5
