Author Topic: NEW RELEASE: Core Rulebooks - New Printings (Read 27029 times)

DarkSpade · « **Reply #60 on:** 20 June 2018, 18:03:48 »

Quote from: Sigil on 19 June 2018, 05:10:54

.... the audience for Total Warfare may only be the same hardcore BT players that appreciate the tribute ;)

That's not the best way to insure the long term of the health of the game.

Recycling old art is a great way to save money though.

ColBosch · « **Reply #61 on:** 20 June 2018, 18:21:13 »

I'm not huge on the new cover either, but at least I can admit that it's just because I don't like the piece. Come on, folks, you don't have to come up with elaborate conspiracy or market theories to just say that you don't like the cover, either.

Sartris · « **Reply #62 on:** 20 June 2018, 18:35:14 »

I was hoping for the Compendium: RoW cover myself

Scotty · « **Reply #63 on:** 20 June 2018, 20:27:24 »

I like the cover because it's simple without being boring, it's detailed without being busy, and there's no major detail around the periphery of the piece to obscure with the title, subtitle, or other cover greebles. It also helps that the Atlas is a pretty damned iconic BattleTech machine in a way that most of the things on the original Total Warfare cover weren't.

Colt Ward · « **Reply #64 on:** 21 June 2018, 01:17:21 »

ColBosch & Scotty both make interesting points . . . I also think its interesting they used the Atlas rather than some of the other recognizable mechs- for all the complaints about lack of tying in to MWO or HBS releases, both use the Atlas as part of their branding. So if you are going to reuse some old art, an Atlas is not a bad choice. I think the 3025 Atlas cover might have been better choice, especially if the Awesome was left off.

Cache · « **Reply #65 on:** 21 June 2018, 09:18:29 »

As much of a fan as I am of Chaffee's work, the TRO3025 Revised cover just didn't do it for me. The 4th edition boxed set cover is the best color Atlas artwork I can think of, off hand. Though the new TW cover is still purty.

captnmartin · « **Reply #66 on:** 14 July 2018, 00:37:24 »

Quote from: Cache on 21 June 2018, 09:18:29

As much of a fan as I am of Chaffee's work, the TRO3025 Revised cover just didn't do it for me. The 4th edition boxed set cover is the best color Atlas artwork I can think of, off hand. Though the new TW cover is still purty.

Same here. I do like the new logo, reminds me of Mechcommander. The Atlas image, not so much.

Just seems perception wise, that it is a step backwards from the "New Ruleset" feeling that I got from all the new art when these books first came out.

The Tac Ops cover with that Uziel remains my favourite by far, to me it is a shame that it will be disappearing. Still, I'm glad all the eratta is getting rolled in, makes my life a lot easier. And I've always got the battlemech manual for teaching new folks/getting them interested. Mad Cat sells battletech. ;)

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Cubby · « **Reply #67 on:** 14 July 2018, 07:58:58 »

Minor housekeeping note: I've updated the subject line to reflect that TechManual and Tactical Operations also now have new versions with updated errata. As we roll out more announcements in the coming days, this will be a good place to continue the discussions about those products.

capital_q · « **Reply #68 on:** 14 July 2018, 15:15:53 »

When will the new printings be available at FLGS? When on Amazon?

CVB · « **Reply #69 on:** 14 July 2018, 15:59:27 »

Quote from: Sartris on 15 June 2018, 12:56:49

Back in my day we had to roll dice uphill both ways. And we tripled all the heat costs because we were real gamers

Ah, so THAT was what those old HOP-4Cs were for! (The one with 16 HS and 7 heat on a running alpha)

Cubby · « **Reply #70 on:** 14 July 2018, 19:46:05 »

Quote from: capital_q on 14 July 2018, 15:15:53

When will the new printings be available at FLGS? When on Amazon?

The new printing of Total Warfare has a street date of Aug. 22.

Print availability for the other volumes has not been determined yet.

Robroy · « **Reply #71 on:** 14 July 2018, 20:40:30 »

Quote from: Cubby on 14 July 2018, 07:58:58

Minor housekeeping note: I've updated the subject line to reflect that TechManual and Tactical Operations also now have new versions with updated errata. As we roll out more announcements in the coming days, this will be a good place to continue the discussions about those products.

I am glad that the game is continuing to receive updates and support. The continued printing of the core rules will make it easier to attract new players.

Please don't take this the wrong way, but with the new printing of Tech Manual, maybe I can pick a previous printing at a reasonable price to complete my set.

Wrangler · « **Reply #72 on:** 15 July 2018, 06:38:58 »

I will pick up the core book when it comes out. I'm not in hurry anymore to carry a physical new new one. Only because cash is tight, unfortunately Battletech games in my area seem to be out of sight.

SC_Dave · « **Reply #73 on:** 20 July 2018, 03:36:46 »

Will purchasers of the prior PDF versions of Total Warfare (via the Battlecorps or Catalyst website) get an update to the fifth printing, or will this be a pay again upgrade?

(The download link in my account still seems to provide the fourth printing.)

Spenetrator · « **Reply #74 on:** 25 July 2018, 17:59:24 »

I feel like the cover art is a bit dated. Seems a shot in the foot. New players don't want retro images, they want modern pics that draw them into the universe.

Hope they don't change the Tac-Ops Uziel as that is a cracking, modern, dynamic image...

The_Livewire · « **Reply #75 on:** 29 July 2018, 20:00:38 »

Quote from: SC_Dave on 20 July 2018, 03:36:46

Will purchasers of the prior PDF versions of Total Warfare (via the Battlecorps or Catalyst website) get an update to the fifth printing, or will this be a pay again upgrade?

(The download link in my account still seems to provide the fourth printing.)

Last I read, that was the plan. I too have only old printings.

The_Livewire · « **Reply #76 on:** 01 August 2018, 20:20:58 »

Any news on when the Catalyst store's PDFs will be updated?

Mindwiper · « **Reply #77 on:** 03 August 2018, 11:48:30 »

It's good to have a lonely retro Atlas in static position as cover on a book dedicated to Combined arms warfare. Sells the product.

Joewrightgm · « **Reply #78 on:** 03 August 2018, 13:03:05 »

Quote from: Mindwiper on 03 August 2018, 11:48:30

It's good to have a lonely retro Atlas in static position as cover on a book dedicated to Combined arms warfare. Sells the product.

Yeah, but it looks cool :)

ColBosch · « **Reply #79 on:** 03 August 2018, 13:35:13 »

Weird. I hated the cover before, but after that comment, I'm warming up to it.

Kos · « **Reply #80 on:** 07 August 2018, 10:38:39 »

I like the cover, don't see the problem. It reminds me of my old Battletech Manual. I dunno what the problem is, maybe it's my 3025 tendencies but the Atlas is the iconic BT image for me.

Sartris · « **Reply #81 on:** 07 August 2018, 10:40:50 »

Quote from: Kos on 07 August 2018, 10:38:39

I like the cover, don't see the problem.

old people like to go around in circles endlessly about what they think the youths want

Kos · « **Reply #82 on:** 07 August 2018, 11:10:37 »

Quote from: Sartris on 07 August 2018, 10:40:50

old people like to go around in circles endlessly about what they think the youths want

Oh those youths... What do they want? What do they do? Are Atlases still cool? Am I still cool? Questions, questions, questions...

roosterboy · « **Reply #83 on:** 07 August 2018, 11:37:16 »

Avocado. ‘Gram stuff. Yes. No.

Kos · « **Reply #84 on:** 07 August 2018, 17:22:07 »

Quote from: roosterboy on 07 August 2018, 11:37:16

Avocado. ‘Gram stuff. Yes. No.

Well alright then.

The_Livewire · « **Reply #85 on:** 08 August 2018, 07:37:01 »

Any news on the Cataylst store update? My e-mails remain unanswered...

Sartris · « **Reply #86 on:** 08 August 2018, 08:26:47 »

Quote from: The_Livewire on 08 August 2018, 07:37:01

Any news on the Cataylst store update? My e-mails remain unanswered...

Same

Scotty · « **Reply #87 on:** 08 August 2018, 12:43:21 »

GenCon was still running two days ago.

General rule of thumb: pretend at least a week after a major convention that the lights are out and nobody is home at Catalyst in an official capacity.

NeonKnight · « **Reply #88 on:** 08 August 2018, 12:53:41 »

AND then there is PAX just around the corner in 3 weeks time...LoL

Summer is never a good time to get fats responses.

SCC · « **Reply #89 on:** 09 August 2018, 04:41:46 »

Interestingly that makes dropping new product at that time a bad idea.