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BattleTech Game Systems => General BattleTech Discussion => Topic started by: Dragon41673 on 22 January 2014, 17:04:55
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Our last dose of "crack" was December 3rd. I know there are MANY items in the pipe (forgive the unintended pun) for release...but could you guys possibly "feed our need" for Battletech with a little something??? O:-)
In all seriousness...can we have a rough idea, even if you cannot give us the title of what's being released next, as to when we can expect to "feed our need"???
Thanks
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+1
What he said!!!
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I'm needin' it real bad man... I'll do anything... I... I just... I need a fix man... Comon' man... I just need some real quick and I'll be good.
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Cmon. I´ll pay you tomorrow! Really, bro.
Just a little bit and you don´t have to bother with me ever again, yo.
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http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,36674.0.html
get your little fix here
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I, Fedsunsborn, am an addict....to Battletech! Going through withdrawals badly! Please help CGL!
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Our last dose of "crack" was December 3rd. I know there are MANY items in the pipe (forgive the unintended pun) for release...but could you guys possibly "feed our need" for Battletech with a little something??? O:-)
In all seriousness...can we have a rough idea, even if you cannot give us the title of what's being released next, as to when we can expect to "feed our need"???
Thanks
I guess that the CGL may be working on The IlClan sourcebook. Wasn't it supposed to be published in the last December or so?
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No matter what, Its never soon enough!!
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Our last dose of "crack" was December 3rd. I know there are MANY items in the pipe (forgive the unintended pun) for release...but could you guys possibly "feed our need" for Battletech with a little something??? O:-)
Maybe the pipe is clogged with something big, (like the sewers of London).
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I guess that the CGL may be working on The IlClan sourcebook. Wasn't it supposed to be published in the last December or so?
It was never going to be out that quick (last update from CGL was it was still being written). Someone started speculating about it on here and chinese whispers lead people to think it actually was going to be released over new year's
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I guess that the CGL may be working on The IlClan sourcebook. Wasn't it supposed to be published in the last December or so?
Link to your source?
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http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,36674.0.html
get your little fix here
That's not new, we've had a ballpark release date for the new box for a while.
Weirdo, I'm pretty sure we were told the target for Ilclan was end of 2013/beginning of 2014. But it was given with the caveat of "we hope" or "possibly" or some such. I believe it was stated around a year ago.
I can not site a source (don't have time to find it right now) but it was either in a Battlechat or came from a Battlemaster avatar here. I am confident it was given as an estimation from an official source. However, I am also confident it was accompanied by several caveat/hopefully/maybes.
There was a lot of chatter about it in Battlechats before they stopped, Ben Rome teased it on his blog, it's been mentioned as in the works repeatedly on this forum by CGL folks. We know it's coming fairly soon, but I'll grant there has been a good deal of wild speculation.
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The wild speculation is what I'm trying to stop. Somebody says "I wish we'd get BobTech next month!", then others will actually be expecting it in that month, and then rant and rave that CGL is going down the tubes because BobTech wasn't released on time, then when BobTech doesn't come out for another six months, people keep accusing the writers of incompetence. Then someone really likes BobTech and expresses a wish for BobTech II: Bob Harder, and the same process repeats itself until people are predicting Catalyst will fail in the next week because they haven't yet released a product they were never even planning to make.
Long story short, unless a post has a direct clickable link to the original source, it's random BS and should be ignored. Saying "I read it in some Battlechat some time back" is especially not a valid source.
Blast Hardcheese.
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Link to your source?
It was question. That's why the sentence ends with the question mark.
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I guess that the CGL may be working on The IlClan sourcebook. Wasn't it supposed to be published in the last December or so?
GhostBear said it was about 90% written but it'll be awhile before it comes out.
90% of IlClan is written.
But it won't be on the docket for a while.
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It was question. That's why the sentence ends with the question mark.
I'm asking for your information that gave a release date. What link made you think December?
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It was never going to be out that quick (last update from CGL was it was still being written). Someone started speculating about it on here and chinese whispers lead people to think it actually was going to be released over new year's
GhostBear said it was about 90% written but it'll be awhile before it comes out.
Thanks for your replies, guys.
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I'm asking for your information that gave a release date. What link made you think December?
Long story short, unless a post has a direct clickable link to the original source, it's random BS and should be ignored. Saying "I read it in some Battlechat some time back" is especially not a valid source.
I think in some of the old battlechats they were talking about getting the Ilclan out by the end of the year and being in open waters next year. But herb stepped down as line developer since then and it was never a hard date. So things have changed a lot...
or.. err.... "I... read it in some battlechat... awhile ago?"
*runs*
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The battlechats are usually posted on the forums, and thus can almost always be linked to. And yes, I do expect people to do that kind of digging every time they want to reference something from them. It's called citing your sources.
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Maybe we could get a blank ".jpeg" with a suggestive file name?
*scratches arm*
I mean, maybe just a signed letterhead with my username on it?
*sniffs air and then rubs nose*
Or a pixelated screencap of an email from a writer who is thinking about suggesting something?
*rubs hands together suggestively*
In all seriousness though, when I got "bored" with past IPs and the parent companies not feeding an addiction to my liking, I turned to writing my own fiction and RP'ing. It may certainly me apocryphal, but if you can weave some guesses into the narrative, then perhaps some of it will stick? There's certainly a huge tapestry to add to, and while I am certainly not competent enough to submit anything to Battlecorps, it can be fun to try and imagine how an event might play out in the Battletech world.
Postulation of possibilities produces a pleasant pace at present , but penning prose provides particular passion and perspicacity otherwise private from persons powerless to expound upon their prized perceptions.
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I'm asking for your information that gave a release date. What link made you think December?
From the BattleChat that I uploaded personally:
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http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,23997.0.html (http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,23997.0.html)
<Spaceman1>: What 3145 products are scheduled for next year?
<Habeas2>: Spaceman1 - Era Report: 3145, TRO: 3145, and Field Manual: 3145 are the key books of the 3145 period we are working on. There is also an Era Digest planned to cover the early Dark Age period (when the "pirate factions" showed up), a Historical to cover the wars in between, and the final book of the 3145 priod will be The ilClan.
From the following BattleChat:
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http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,23997.msg536418.html#msg536418 (http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,23997.msg536418.html#msg536418)
<mostrojoe>: So no hints for 2013? Nothing really new or interesting you want to throw to us?
<Habeas2>: Mostrojoe - 2013 is basically the year we go through the Dark Age setting. From beginning to end, for all intents and purposes, we will be watching the entire era unfold and reach its conclusion with The IlClan sourcebook.
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Long story short, unless a post has a direct clickable link to the original source, it's random BS and should be ignored. Saying "I read it in some Battlechat some time back" is especially not a valid source.
Blast Hardcheese.
May I ask since when it has been forbidden to speculate when BattleTech products may be published? I am looking through the Rules I can't see anything against it?
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Okay, those are valid sources. Thank you.
May I ask since when it has been forbidden to speculate when BattleTech products may be published? I am looking through the Rules I can't see anything against it?
The forum rules don't have anything to do with it. Basic common sense does. Anyone who has been on these forums for a decent lenght of time knows that baseless speculation brings nothing but sorrow. It'll never be stamped out completely(this is the Internet aft all), but that doesn't mean we can't fight against it.
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Okay, those are valid sources. Thank you.
The forum rules don't have anything to do with it. Basic common sense does. Anyone who has been on these forums for a decent lenght of time knows that baseless speculation brings nothing but sorrow. It'll never be stamped out completely(this is the Internet aft all), but that doesn't mean we can't fight against it.
I am totally okay with baseless speculations and I don't know why it should be my obligation to fight against them. And I have never felt sorrows you have described.
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To each their own, then.
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We havent really had new fiction in a long time. Im honestly feeling a sort of desperation for the Ilclan Sourcebook.
Knowing it still is a little way off is painful. Which is honestly strange. Its not like I need the next shadowrun product.
I never participated in a harry potter book launch (or cared to) but I imagine thats the same level of obsession im suffering from currently.
The fact that I cant speculate without others assuming im privy to information im absolutely not makes it a struggle.
So I understand Weirdo.
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May I ask since when it has been forbidden to speculate when BattleTech products may be published? I am looking through the Rules I can't see anything against it?
Forget Battletech. I want to hear more about this BobTech Weirdo mentioned.
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Forget Battletech. I want to hear more about this BobTech Weirdo mentioned.
"It is the 31st century and mankind is once again fishing. The creeks and lakes of the future are dominated by huge robotic lures known as BobMechs. Piloting these awesome weapons of fish-catchiness are men and women, the elite of the elite, knowing that each cast could be their last ... because they are almost out of beer. They are MechFishers."
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Has anyone for the 4th Print edition of Total Warfare in their stores? I have checked with three and their distributors only has the 3rd print version
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My distributor will be shipping it to me (hopefully) within the next week. They are waiting for more Field Manual 3145's to show up to complete my order.
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"It is the 31st century and mankind is once again fishing. The creeks and lakes of the future are dominated by huge robotic lures known as BobMechs. Piloting these awesome weapons of fish-catchiness are men and women, the elite of the elite, knowing that each cast could be their last ... because they are almost out of beer. They are MechFishers."
During the Golden age there was a united force under the rule of the Fisher King.
Then countless bass expeditions and lack of beer caused the Sturgeon Wars.
After a tentative peace was formed a new thread appeared: The Clams.
Powerful and ruthless they struck like lightning, but they made one mistake. They attacked my Home DOCKS!
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Now THAT'S the appropriate response to baseless speculation! ;D
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Sorry guys I read somewhere that BobTech has been delayed. I don't remember who said it but I know I saw it and the person in question was, like important, or something...
Anyway we should all go find a new game because obviously the BobTech staff can't get product out quickly enough. I also suggest blamestorming and fingerpointing. This obviously could be in some remote way positively someone's fault...
I sure do miss the old days. Also, I want rules for fly-fishing but it better not change anything because I want new stuff but I don't want anything to change.
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Yes Sir, I cannot wait for the new box set. But man I or we need a little taste, since nothing been released since mid - December. Something Please!
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Not sure if this counts....
http://catalystgamelabs.tumblr.com/post/74291821696/battletech-wars-of-the-republic-art
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Not sure if this counts....
http://catalystgamelabs.tumblr.com/post/74291821696/battletech-wars-of-the-republic-art
I don't know if it counts but a its a awesome picture.
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I'm not a huge fan of Malvina but girls got style.
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Looks more like a Nova Cat dropship, either way still cool. 8)
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Thanks for all the replies, never thought I would have gotten so many with such a small request! LOL Some of them are also quite funny...
As far as the dropship...zoom in, that's a Nova Cat insignia on the drop ship! Probably from the 2nd Dominion-Combine war.
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That definitely a Nova Cat's Broadsword Class DropShip crashing into Nova of Ghost Bears and Elements. Matt Plog has not lost his touch. Awesome!
I can't wait till Historical: Wars of the Republic Era comes out. Liao Crusades against Republic the 2nd Dominion-Combine War, its going be hot stuff!
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*sigh* That image just makes me want the next Battletech product even more!
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Honestly, we are probably going to see Field Report 2765: AFFS (And I hope that the class of the FSS Golden Lion is identified) before Handbook House Kurita (I hope it has a better business section than Housebook House Liao), Historical: Wars of the Republic Era (Victoria War hopefully makes the cut), and of course
ilKhan ilClan (Terra can burn to a ceder for all I care as long as an ember of freedom remains on New Avalon against the Dark.)
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...and of course ilKhan (Terra can burn to a ceder for all I care as long as an ember of freedom remains on New Avalon against the Dark.)
It's IlClan book, not IlKhan
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It's IlClan book, not IlKhan
But but if its IlKhan...that means resurrected Supercarrier Enterprise can make appearance try fight them in the Oort Cload. <<Wrangler ducks and runs for cover.>>
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But but if its IlKhan...that means resurrected Supercarrier Enterprise can make appearance try fight them in the Oort Cload. <<Wrangler ducks and runs for cover.>>
LOL sadly I get that joke!
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During the Golden age there was a united force under the rule of the Fisher King.
Then countless bass expeditions and lack of beer caused the Sturgeon Wars.
After a tentative peace was formed a new thread appeared: The Clams.
Powerful and ruthless they struck like lightning, but they made one mistake. They attacked my Home DOCKS!
Is BobTech coming out before Battlecheese has been balanced?
I am tired of companies moving from one product to the next before refining their existing product line. :(
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Not sure if this counts....
http://catalystgamelabs.tumblr.com/post/74291821696/battletech-wars-of-the-republic-art
I didn't even know CGL had a tumblr! Followed!
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We have some photos of the boxed set, but sadly no release date yet.
http://bg.battletech.com/?p=5385
That new cover looks sexy as hell. 8)
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I just may buy it for the InnerSphere Map alone. Ah, new map smell.......
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I take it the map is still 3067?
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But but if its IlKhan...that means resurrected Supercarrier Enterprise can make appearance try fight them in the Oort Cload. <<Wrangler ducks and runs for cover.>>
Alaric Ward, after being told he's not really a Ward:
"IlKhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan!"
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I take it the map is still 3067?
Sounds like it, after all this is just a reprint.
The only new thing I think was the two premium quality Mechs are different.
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And resculpts of the other mechs too. I'm looking forward to those.
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And resculpts of the other mechs too. I'm looking forward to those.
Some more art.
http://catalystgamelabs.tumblr.com/post/74747718657/battletech-wars-of-the-republic-cover-wip-1
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Looks like some good stuff.
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I don't know if it counts but a its a awesome picture.
I'm not really a Republic-era aficionado, but that picture? [rockon] [applause] [notworthy]. That was the Chuck Norris of Battletech art!
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http://catalystgamelabs.tumblr.com/post/74747718657/battletech-wars-of-the-republic-cover-wip-1 (http://catalystgamelabs.tumblr.com/post/74747718657/battletech-wars-of-the-republic-cover-wip-1)
I wonder what's the 'Mech on the left (that looks a bit like Falconer from this perspective? Perhaps SHY-5B Shen Yi.
That 'Mech on the lower left - isn't it TSG-9DDC Ti Ts'ang?
THR-2L Thunder in the background?
EMP-6L Emperor on the right?
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Combat drops are 50% awesomess and 50% madness.
Or 100% madsomeness.
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Blast Hardcheese.
What does Slab Squatthrust have to do with anything?
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What does Slab Squatthrust have to do with anything?
Do you need an excuse to end a post with Splint Chesthair?
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Do you need an excuse to end a post with Splint Chesthair?
Cypher Raige?
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Do you need an excuse to end a post with Splint Chesthair?
No no, I'm just worried that if we keep invoking his names, Gristle McThornBody will burst into the thread, and deadlift two urbanmechs.
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No no, I'm just worried that if we keep invoking his names, Gristle McThornBody will burst into the thread, and deadlift two urbanmechs.
Deadlift 2 Urbies? No problem...
Deadlift 2 Imps...now that's impressive!
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If anyone can do it, Fridge LargeMeat can.
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If anyone can do it, Fridge LargeMeat can.
One-handed. Flint IronStag is just that man.
That actually is a cool name, and could stand a bit of germanics. Eisenstag is a bad translation but mixed-language portmanteaus aren't unheard of in Battletech after all, see the O'Malluki kid with parents from the O'Malley and Suzuki clans. And considering we already have the Eisensturm, maybe the Eisenstag is a lighter, faster fighter...even if 'stag' already has a meaning in German, darnit. Just call it the Iron Stag then.
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Kamas.. that avatar...
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Kamas.. that avatar...
Hm?
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Updating, Twilight of the Clans for the next generation are we, ANS Kamas? ;)
I think we'll likely see Historical: Wars of the Republic Era, the book looks like it will be firestorm of conflict to campaign in. I wonder if there will be any interesting units introduced in it. We still are missing some things like the Trike Squads and such. (I known not as exciting as BattleMechs, but if we can something new I'm not going complain.)
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O0, I'm eagerly awaiting new toys to destroy. :D
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Updating, Twilight of the Clans for the next generation are we, ANS Kamas? ;)
I think we'll likely see Historical: Wars of the Republic Era, the book looks like it will be firestorm of conflict to campaign in. I wonder if there will be any interesting units introduced in it. We still are missing some things like the Trike Squads and such. (I known not as exciting as BattleMechs, but if we can something new I'm not going complain.)
I'd say the trike squads would count as motorised infantry.
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I'd say the trike squads would count as motorised infantry.
Without the old Record Book infront of me, i can't say for certain. I think they were faster than normal Motorized Infantry. I know their suppose to be different in some way.
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They certainly fit into any description of motorized troops, but you may be right about that. If I remember(not bloody likely :-[), I'll check my copy of RS:DA tonight.
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The next stage of the WIP cover art for H:WotRE is up (http://catalystgamelabs.tumblr.com/post/75057998294/battletech-wars-of-the-republic-wip-2).
(Is the "Era" in the name still going to be there? Calling it just "Historical: Wars of the Republic" might be somewhat inaccurate, if only one of the three major conflicts in the book is to actually feature the Republic of the Sphere itself...)
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man, I'm so nervous/anxious about WOTRE. I'm worried they're just going to whitewash the DA era's crummy original presentation, when a little bit of alteration could go quite a long ways in fixing the holes in the era.
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man, I'm so nervous/anxious about WOTRE. I'm worried they're just going to whitewash the DA era's crummy original presentation, when a little bit of alteration could go quite a long ways in fixing the holes in the era.
“Oh, man, don’t give me them negative waves so early in the morning. Have a little faith, baby. Have a little faith.” ;)
/Oddball
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and.....so more of the cover...
http://catalystgamelabs.tumblr.com/post/75284239276/battletech-wars-of-the-republic-wip-3
Looking good.
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Very good!
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Now THAT'S a fancy-looking Emperor! O0
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I want this book NOW!!!!! :D
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Okay, what command is that Emperor from? [drool]
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Amazing art, Alex should be commended makign this stuff look so awesome. The book is going be piece of art alone, never mind what tales of military campaigns its going to tell! Man, i can't wait till this thing comes out.
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Okay, what command is that Emperor from? [drool]
House Fujita?
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House Fujita?
Oh, oh...can't breathe...sorry, read that at first as "House Fajita"...
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Oh, oh...can't breathe...sorry, read that at first as "House Fajita"...
No, those colors are medium brown with black trim.
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Maybe the wait is building up for a big drop of new stuff that will be released.
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Maybe the wait is building up for a big drop of new stuff that will be released.
looking forward to the Era Report. Ilclan and Wars of the Republic Era.
But... then what?
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Okay, what command is that Emperor from? [drool]
It may be House Fujita as it uses copper-gold colour.
Or it may be Sun-Tzu Liao himself. He uses Emperor as his personal BattleMech.
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While he's taken the field on occasion(what, once?), Sun-Tzu seems like the kind of guy to leave the fighting to the people who are actually good at it. While he might maintain his mechwarrior training just in case, I doubt he'd actually participate in something as risky as a combat drop. Might be his 'mech though, they did send it out during the worst fighting on Sian with another pilot, and it did a wonderful job of drawing fire.
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I thought he fell in combat during the Capellan Crusades...am I misremembering?
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...maybe? I know nothing of that conflict, and didn't read any of the DA novels that talked about him. It just seems really out of character for him to go directly into combat like that. I could be horribly wrong, it's happened before.
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Perhaps that planet has some high symbolic value. You know, "ancestral Capellan world" and all that stuff.
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Who was that big muckety-muck what bit the dust taking Liao? Seem to recall someone dying there and "ascending" afterwards...
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Perhaps that planet has some high symbolic value. You know, "ancestral Capellan world" and all that stuff.
I thought every world a Capellan family of four had visited long enough on holiday to have a bowel movement was an ancestral Capellan world over which no amount of bloodshed was too much to see its liberation and return to the Capellan state bosom?
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Who was that big muckety-muck what bit the dust taking Liao? Seem to recall someone dying there and "ascending" afterwards...
:)
I thought every world a Capellan family of four had visited long enough on holiday to have a bowel movement was an ancestral Capellan world over which no amount of bloodshed was too much to see its liberation and return to the Capellan state bosom?
I wonder when the Capellans declare the Clan Homeworlds to be part of the Capellan Confederation.
Kingdom of Surev, Democratic Republic of Rand, Emerald Kingdom - these proofs of the Capellan claim and primacy are irrefutable ...
Is there anyone who would refuse the Confederation its ancestral worlds of Eden, Circe and Arcadia? And Strana Mechty? :))
Actually, my secret source from the CGL told me that the Dark Age timeline will end with the Chancellor of the Capellan Confederation taking the title of the First Lord of the Third Star League from Devlin Stone, and winning the title of ilKhan from Malvina Hazen and Alaric Davion-Wolf-Steiner-Ward in direct hand-to-hand combat "one against two".
That will be the end of the BattleTech as we know it, as there will be left anything to write about ...
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Oh now I get it! Those 'Mechs aren't falling after all!
Silly Liao, even on their way to heaven they spitefully shoot their foes.
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I thought he fell in combat during the Capellan Crusades...am I misremembering?
Not in the direct combat, he succumbed to to the severe intestinal distress brought by the field rations.
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Not in the direct combat, he succumbed to to the severe intestinal distress brought by the field rations.
Ah, I see. So he was eating captured RAF supplies... ;)
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Ah, I see. So he was eating captured RAF supplies... ;)
He then "ascended" after getting close to an open flame...
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Its been since December since we've seen anything new from CGL. I think i m getting withdrawal symptoms.
I need squeeky new! Please!
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Its been since December since we've seen anything new from CGL. I think i m getting withdrawal symptoms.
I need squeeky new! Please!
[stupid]
[soapbox] Squeeky New! Squeeky New! Squeeky New! Squeeky New! Squeeky New! Squeeky New! Squeeky New! [soapbox]
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Actually, my secret source from the CGL told me that the Dark Age timeline will end with the Chancellor of the Capellan Confederation taking the title of the First Lord of the Third Star League from Devlin Stone, and winning the title of ilKhan from Malvina Hazen and Alaric Davion-Wolf-Steiner-Ward in direct hand-to-hand combat "one against two".
That will be the end of the BattleTech as we know it, as there will be left anything to write about ...
I'm scared now :-[ :-[
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I'm scared now :-[ :-[
If you want believe that, I have a HPG I can sell you. Fully operational with garrison troops recently layed off from the Republic of the Sphere. [legal]
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Depending on how long it may be before the ilClan book is out, I wonder what might be in store for this year's GenCon?
If the "Fall of Terra" event of 2013 was meant to be set at or near the culmination of that book's storyline, the assumption at the time might have been that we'd have the book available before the moment came to plan ahead for GenCon 2014.
But if things aren't ready to move forward into the post-ilClan storyline by then, where would that leave this year's canon event?
Well, I suppose there are other events between 3145 and 3151 that could be portrayed, away from Terra itself. (Depending on how far the DCMS and CCAF push into the Federated Suns, perhaps GenCon 2014 might host the next Battle for New Avalon?)
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Hopefully, some XTRO will come out, or a Turn-A-Gunda...err I mean Turning Points: Whatever.
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I wonder when the Capellans declare the Clan Homeworlds to be part of the Capellan Confederation.
Kingdom of Surev, Democratic Republic of Rand, Emerald Kingdom - these proofs of the Capellan claim and primacy are irrefutable ...
Is there anyone who would refuse the Confederation its ancestral worlds of Eden, Circe and Arcadia? And Strana Mechty? :))
Actually, my secret source from the CGL told me that the Dark Age timeline will end with the Chancellor of the Capellan Confederation taking the title of the First Lord of the Third Star League from Devlin Stone, and winning the title of ilKhan from Malvina Hazen and Alaric Davion-Wolf-Steiner-Ward in direct hand-to-hand combat "one against two".
That will be the end of the BattleTech as we know it, as there will be left anything to write about ...
That would be impressive.
Did they say when Devlin Stone becomes First Lord of the Third Star League?
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Right after it was revealed that the Davion and Kurita family crests meant they were entitled to a kahnship each.
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If you want believe that, I have a HPG I can sell you. Fully operational with garrison troops recently layed off from the Republic of the Sphere. [legal]
Yeah, and I've got some land in Florida ta sell ya ^-^ ;)
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Havent seen Adrian Gideon for awhile. Hope he is doing ok. Art seems to be coming along fine. Maybe they are just taking a step back from the forums.
We are kind of needy ;D
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Let me throw this wad of money in your face! :D
Sidenote: That the wad is consisting of little else than bits and bytes and comes through a cable shouldn´t fool you about where it is aimed at.
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I hope the IlKahn book is as good as the Wars of Reaving book.
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I hope the IlKahn book is as good as the Wars of Reaving book.
Written by other writers but line developed by Ben Rome. It will be good. :)
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I wonder if the Ilknan book is going be suppliment to the IlClan booking out. ;)
Seriously, given how the War of Reaving book rolled out, with extra-suppliment for record sheets, extra infomation for book. Given how important the IlClan book is, i hope we see one if they have enough time write it up with it. Stuff does get cut out unfortunately.
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I hope the IlKahn book is as good as the Wars of Reaving book.
THERE IS NO BOOK CALLED ILKHAN!!! It's called ilclan
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Decaf, guys, no need to get mad over a minor mistake.
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Decaf, guys, no need to get mad over a minor mistake.
It's for rumor control. People seem to be under the impression that there is a book coming called ilkhan when there isn't.
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*laughs* Right now, I would be happy with any name if something new came out.
I need my fresh Battletech injection please! Just so I can get by! Honest!
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This is starting to look amazing...
http://catalystgamelabs.tumblr.com/post/75699738719/battletech-wars-of-the-republic-wip-4
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That THR-C4 Thunder is great!
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Speaking of getting names right, is it still going to be Historical: Wars of the Republic Era, or is it being changed to Historical: Wars of the Republic instead?
(I'm hoping it'll stay as the former, since two of the conflicts listed as being featured don't actually involve the Republic of the Sphere...)
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Seems some people that were asking about which Emperor it was got a partial answer...but the art still doesn't match those answers. Per the description (...increasing the scale on the Emperor’s autocanons by 7%) makes one thing it's either a -7L which has 2 A/C 10's, or an -8L which has 2 LB 10-X's. Problem is both those variants have either 3 lasers, or 2 lasers & a Plasma Cannon in the LT...which this mechs reflects the base left, right, & head lasers.
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Seems some people that were asking about which Emperor it was got a partial answer...but the art still doesn't match those answers. Per the description (...increasing the scale on the Emperor’s autocanons by 7%) makes one thing it's either a -7L which has 2 A/C 10's, or an -8L which has 2 LB 10-X's. Problem is both those variants have either 3 lasers, or 2 lasers & a Plasma Cannon in the LT...which this mechs reflects the base left, right, & head lasers.
Well, it could be standard EMP-6A Emperor. I would say it fits its stats. One laser under cockpit, one laser in each side torso, Arms with Autocannons and Lasers.
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Very true...but fighting for Liao from what it seems, that dated of a mech with that dated weaponry would be well out classed, especially if this really is the "emperor's" mech
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Very true...but fighting for Liao from what it seems, that dated of a mech with that dated weaponry would be well out classed, ...
1) EMP-6A Emperor is not a bad 'Mech. Its LBX-10 Autocannons and Large Lasers hit as hard as they have always done. (unless you meet some brand new enemy unit with some new fancy armor)
2) Considering that all factions use many vehicles, LBX Autocannons are still handy.
3) Critseeking weapons are still useful. THR-C4 Thunder opens enemy 'Mechs with its large Thunderbolt missile and Emperor can critseek freely.
... especially if this really is the "emperor's" mech
4) MechWarriors from some elite units such as the Dragon's Claws has kept their old family 'Mechs, even though they were offered to switch to modern machines.
5) Perhaps Sun-Tzu Liao (if that's his 'Mech) likes his old ride. I believe that Coordinator Takashi Kurita piloted Grand Dragon, even though his realm produced upgraded Atlas.
6) The Field Manual: Capellan Confederation explicitly says that the Warrior House Fujita uses copper-gold colour on their 'Mechs; on top of that it mentions that the Emperor is one of their signature 'Mechs.
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1) EMP-6A Emperor is not a bad 'Mech. Its LBX-10 Autocannons and Large Lasers hit as hard as they have always done. (unless you meet some brand new enemy unit with some new fancy armor)
You are right...I'm at work and was looking at the wrong Record Sheet when I said that. The EMP-6A would still be an effective unit to pilot. I think I was looking at the EMP-5A when I said that. Sorry
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Just a thought: Why waste a costly modern Mech on the ruler? His personal ride is going to stand around unused in the Mech Bay most of the time anyways. You can also exploit it as a showcase how traditional minded your Chancellor is and save money in the process.
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Because the Liao's won't be upstaged by Hanse Davion when he charged in to battle at the NIAS location while it was under seige by the Death Commandos (iirc) on New Avalon with his Battlemaster which at the time...was the best there was! lol
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So... it's almost as if he's trying to prove himself to the father he never knew? O:-)
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Hahahaha yeah, didn't think of it like that! Nice one O0
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I would like more crack please? Take my money. #P
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I have been treated for battletech addiction for a while now and withdrawal symptoms have been getting weaker and weaker.
Simply, no new stuff, no addiction for BT.
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Could also be an Emperor variant that shows up in that book.
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Done or not that pic is now my phone background 8)
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It's been what...more than 2 months since the Kurita 2765 PDF now?
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Yep...two long months...
Knowing what is in the pipeline....part of me wonders if once the powers that be pull the trigger on the next product, then we are going to get new releases on a regular basis to get caught up? A flood of new Battletech?
Hey, I am an optimist :)
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Would be nice there is a lot to look forward too. I was wondering where does the xtro series stand right now? There has been talk the gunslingers was next and we know that a Republic one should be coming as it was mention in FM 3145 and TRO 3145 but that has been it.
I personally just want to see something soon been a loooong two months.
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I personally just want to see something soon been a loooong two months.
And yet not so long ago, there was a four-to-six month gap between products.
You guys are blowing things out of proportion. Just be patient.
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And yet not so long ago, there was a four-to-six month gap between products.
You guys are blowing things out of proportion. Just be patient.
Patient I keep hearing this word, but not sure what it means. If it means that as soon as I want something that I get it then I can be patient. ;D
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And yet not so long ago, there was a four-to-six month gap between products.
You guys are blowing things out of proportion. Just be patient.
Becuase no matter what "its never soon enough".
If you kicked out a product every week, some people would say that is still not fast enough.
Just be happy there are people waiting with wallets open ready to buy, if we wern't then be afraid.
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I'd be beyond impressed if it was 1 a week...but I'd also be a broke homeless person!
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Would be nice there is a lot to look forward too. I was wondering where does the xtro series stand right now? There has been talk the gunslingers was next and we know that a Republic one should be coming as it was mention in FM 3145 and TRO 3145 but that has been it.
I personally just want to see something soon been a loooong two months.
Um...that dropped quite a while ago: http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,2209.msg794323.html#msg794323 (http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,2209.msg794323.html#msg794323)
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He's referring to a Republic XTRO, not the Republic 3145 TRO.
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Ah...well, hard to tell since most people around here call all of the short PDF TROs: XTROs...oh well...
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For those of you wondering what the BT release schedule has been like since 2009, the attached spread sheet should answer a few questions.
Though we may not be experiencing the giddy heights of 2010, we a certainly not living in the quite days of pre-PDF only releases.
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its just the steady pace we were getting with the 3145 TROs that had it feeling like there was a constant stream of new material. now shock's setting in, now that that buffer is depleted.
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Yeah. Getting a monthly battletech fix was pretty amazing.
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More.....
http://catalystgamelabs.tumblr.com/post/76010789244/battletech-wars-of-the-republic-art
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More.....
http://catalystgamelabs.tumblr.com/post/76010789244/battletech-wars-of-the-republic-art
That is some great stuff!
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I wonder if it's Captain-General Corinne Marik or her daughter Giselle Marik.
The second picture - Kiyomori Minamoto.
Who could be the third one?
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Who could be the third one?
The third guy is certainly interesting. However, I think the artist got the image of Khan Alaric Ward-Steiner mixed up with this Federated Suns character. I swear its same image used for Alaric. Another confusing thing is the collar device, its a US Marine symbol. What the heck.
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The third guy is certainly interesting. However, I think the artist got the image of Khan Alaric Ward-Steiner mixed up with this Federated Suns character. I swear its same image used for Alaric. Another confusing thing is the collar device, its a US Marine symbol. What the heck.
Mix of Alaric and Caleb Davion.
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Mix of Alaric and Caleb Davion.
The Inner Sphere is doomed!
DOOOOOM!!!
Another confusing thing is the collar device, its a US Marine symbol. What the heck.
I saw that too, very odd.
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I saw that too, very odd.
But the shoulder patch is clearly FedSuns insignia.
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Julian Davion? Or maybe the (can't remember his name now) Sandoval that is watching over the throne until Julian comes back?
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Julian Davion? Or maybe the (can't remember his name now) Sandoval that is watching over the throne until Julian comes back?
Conservative guess: Harrison Davion?
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Ahhh, possibly...
Plus, with the Alaric connection to the Steiner-Davion line, it's completely possible to have facial features in line with other Steiner-Davions, or just Steiners, or just Davions.
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But the shoulder patch is clearly FedSuns insignia.
Okay now I see it... Who the heck is this USMC/AFFS guy?!
Julian Davion? Or maybe the (can't remember his name now) Sandoval that is watching over the throne until Julian comes back?
I don't know. While I don't see Julian myself I think your idea is as good as any, and better than mine as I can't even decided who to guess at. As to the Sandoval guy, that's not bad either; I think I can get behind that one.
I wanted to say Caleb but then I looked at ER:3145...
EDIT:
Conservative guess: Harrison Davion?
Yeah, that's a good one too...
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I think it would have to be either Harrison Davion or whatever that Sandoval's name is.
After thinking about it, I don't think it will turn out to be Julian...the face is all wrong unless he's hit hard harry times.
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Its most likely 3rd guy is Harrison given this is Wars of Republic Era. Unless its a random guy and artist goofed. We'll find out when the book comes out. US Marine emblem is weird. Can't wait for the book to come out.
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Conservative guess: Harrison Davion?
That'd be my guess. I do recall mentions of him having a beard in the novels.
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My guess is that he is a notable character from either Sandoval Civil War or Victoria War.
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I'd say a young Harrison or a high-level Capellan March officer from the Victoria War.
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Stillt rying to wrap my hea around the "Globa, Anchor and Eagle" insignia......
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Federated Suns Marine Corps?
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Lol, an EGA....though technically it was borrowed from the Royal Marines, so, I mean, its not tooooo crazy of a stretch I guess...
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It could be there's some AFFS unit that traces its origins through the HAF to a contemporary marine unit.
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It could be there's some AFFS unit that traces its origins through the HAF to a contemporary marine unit.
Avalon Hussars to Terran Alliance Marines?
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Avalon Hussars to Terran Alliance Marines?
Huh... that actually works.
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It's probably the uniform for the 1st Avalon Hussars who became the bodyguard unit for First Prince Harrison Davion after the 1st Davion Guard got their "honored" assignment to Markeson. As for the picture, it's Harrison Davion since the man in the picture shows the shaved neck common to House Sandoval's personal male family hairstyle (Hasek use to have a long mullet until they decided to all become Carrot Top people including Caleb Luvon-Steiner-Campbell-Sandoval-Dead as a Door Nail- Hasek-Davion. Personally, House Hasek should go back to the mullet of Morgan Hasek-Davion. It at the least had dignity.) There is just not a topknot that usually accomplish the look such as with Eric Sandoval-Groell on the cover of Fortress of Lies. Plus, Eric has darker hair, so it ain't Eric.
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And yet not so long ago, there was a four-to-six month gap between products.
You guys are blowing things out of proportion. Just be patient.
For buyers they is no need to be patient, I just wonder that you as company who must sell these items to survive in business is so patient. No need for selling?
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For buyers they is no need to be patient, I just wonder that you as company who must sell these items to survive in business is so patient. No need for selling?
CGL sells more than just BattleTech.
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For buyers they is no need to be patient, I just wonder that you as company who must sell these items to survive in business is so patient. No need for selling?
???, Maybe they're not patient, but busy with product development and quality control? A bit of an overreaction don't you think?
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???, Maybe they're not patient, but busy with product development and quality control? A bit of an overreaction don't you think?
Or maybe the eight other product lines they have are taking up some time. ;)
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O0, I don't know. I am just waiting with anticipation. [drool]
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I refer folks to Neil Gaiman on George R. R. Martin, and remind them politely that everyone who works for CGL has a day job that is much more important and not CGL.
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I think the initial idea of this thread was to be supportive, beg for teasers and express eager anticipation.
At least that is how I understood it.
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I think the initial idea of this thread was to be supportive, beg for teasers and express eager anticipation.
At least that is how I understood it.
Most definitely.
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That Kuritan frame just makes me want to get my hands on this even worse. That grimace just spells something nasty for Kuritan Nova Cats, I know it.
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That grimace just spells something nasty for Kuritan Nova Cats, I know it.
Yeah...it's called their annihilation!
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That Kuritan frame just makes me want to get my hands on this even worse.
Ooooh?
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Who could be the third one?
I don't know, but for some reason some song about the halls of Montezuma and the shores of Tripoli is now stuck in my brain.
Also: I've long though a BattleMech with an EGA on it would look kick ass.
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I do remember when they used to do more teasers of the new products, not so much now.
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That Kuritan frame just makes me want to get my hands on this even worse. That grimace just spells something nasty for Kuritan Nova Cats, I know it.
Kiyomori Minamoto didn't enjoy the aftermath of the Second Combine-Ghost Bear War. >:D
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Just a quick word: Apologies that things have been quiet in general recently. I realize it looks as if nothing is going on, but the reality is ironically that we're all so tied-up working that we're too busy to communicate. I should be free of some priority work as of tonight, and I'll regroup tomorrow with an update on what we're working on.
Thanks!
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Very cool [drool]
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Just a quick word: Apologies that things have been quiet in general recently. I realize it looks as if nothing is going on, but the reality is ironically that we're all so tied-up working that we're too busy to communicate. I should be free of some priority work as of tonight, and I'll regroup tomorrow with an update on what we're working on.
Thanks!
We appreciate all that you, and the rest of you guys do, we are just in need of a "B-Tech Fix"
Thanks! O0
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Just a quick word: Apologies that things have been quiet in general recently. I realize it looks as if nothing is going on, but the reality is ironically that we're all so tied-up working that we're too busy to communicate. I should be free of some priority work as of tonight, and I'll regroup tomorrow with an update on what we're working on.
Thanks!
Thanks Adrian.
I think we battletech fans are all in a position where we all desperately want to know what is happening with our factions (except, perhaps, the Ghost Bears. You guys doing anything over there?) and I think that desperation really shows through.
I really appreciate the update. Cannot wait to see what you have for us next.
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Just a quick word: Apologies that things have been quiet in general recently. I realize it looks as if nothing is going on, but the reality is ironically that we're all so tied-up working that we're too busy to communicate. I should be free of some priority work as of tonight, and I'll regroup tomorrow with an update on what we're working on.
Thanks!
Thank you for all the hard work that everyone does for the game, and the line.
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Just a quick word: Apologies that things have been quiet in general recently. I realize it looks as if nothing is going on, but the reality is ironically that we're all so tied-up working that we're too busy to communicate. I should be free of some priority work as of tonight, and I'll regroup tomorrow with an update on what we're working on.
Thanks!
[applause] [applause] [applause]
We all really appreciate the hard work the team is putting in! O0
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Just a quick word: Apologies that things have been quiet in general recently. I realize it looks as if nothing is going on, but the reality is ironically that we're all so tied-up working that we're too busy to communicate. I should be free of some priority work as of tonight, and I'll regroup tomorrow with an update on what we're working on.
Thanks!
Yay for keeping the slavering fan crowd in the loop. Lots of companies could take a leaf out of your book.
PS: Nuke Terra. You know you want to.
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(except, perhaps, the Ghost Bears. You guys doing anything over there?)
We rest, we wait, and you don't want us active. ;)
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We rest, we wait, and you don't want us active. ;)
I do. Get in a fight with the falcons or combine already!
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We rest, we wait, and you don't want us active. ;)
Clan Ghost Bear: Start off slow and taper off from there...
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We rest, we wait, and you don't want us active. ;)
Want?! We FedSunners desperatly NEED you to get into the fight with the DC! :D
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Want?! We FedSunners desperatly NEED you to get into the fight with the DC! :D
Agreed. Hell, for that sake. Republicers, come out of your Fortress too. We need the Cappies distracted, PLEASE?!
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Just a quick word: Apologies that things have been quiet in general recently. I realize it looks as if nothing is going on, but the reality is ironically that we're all so tied-up working that we're too busy to communicate. I should be free of some priority work as of tonight, and I'll regroup tomorrow with an update on what we're working on.
Thanks!
Awesome! Thank you for letting us know!
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No crack, but posted an update (http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,37290.0.html). Feel free to ask questions, I'll answer what/when I can.
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We rest, we wait, and you don't want us active. ;)
I don´t want to derail the thread too much, but I got to break a lance for the Bears. Their passivity was the wisest move they could have done. The Vega shennanigans were a stroke of genius. By now the only Clan I don´t see at the edge of destruction are the Bears. Even the Ravens and Sharkfoxes are in more precarious positions.
By now several (IS-) generations have known nothing but the rule of Clan Ghost Bear. They have come to know them as peaceful and not any more malevolent than their former "Great House" or the Dracs before them. The Clan has become a part of rasalhagian (spelling?) history and maybe even tradition. It has assimilated. It is an IS state with a peculiar warrior caste and quirky rulership. My prediction is that they will survive while others will fail to do so. If you are a Bear fanboy thank TPTB that they gave the Clan such enlighted leadership.
Rampant expressions of joy due to updates are in Adrian´s other thread.
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Actually this is giving my wallet a rest so it can fill back up for the next batch of products. O0
I don´t want to derail the thread too much, but I got to break a lance for the Bears. Their passivity was the wisest move they could have done. The Vega shennanigans were a stroke of genius. By now the only Clan I don´t see at the edge of destruction are the Bears. Even the Ravens and Sharkfoxes are in more precarious positions.
By now several (IS-) generations have known nothing but the rule of Clan Ghost Bear. They have come to know them as peaceful and not any more malevolent than their former "Great House" or the Dracs before them. The Clan has become a part of rasalhagian (spelling?) history and maybe even tradition. It has assimilated. It is an IS state with a peculiar warrior caste and quirky rulership. My prediction is that they will survive while others will fail to do so. If you are a Bear fanboy thank TPTB that they gave the Clan such enlighted leadership.
Rampant expressions of joy due to updates are in Adrian´s other thread.
I tend to gravitate more to the IS factions (FS/DC yes I know I am at war with myself :)) ). My first pick for a Clan Faction though used to be the Wolves, yet over the years I have started liking the Ghost Bears more.
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I don´t want to derail the thread too much, but I got to break a lance for the Bears. Their passivity was the wisest move they could have done. The Vega shennanigans were a stroke of genius. By now the only Clan I don´t see at the edge of destruction are the Bears. Even the Ravens and Sharkfoxes are in more precarious positions.
Oh they are definitely 'safe'. Which is awesome. Unless you want to play Battletech!
Get in there and get yourselves killed!
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I do. Get in a fight with the falcons or combine already!
Pfft, the former is crazy and the Wolves can handle them.
The latter will implode eventually.
;)
Want?! We FedSunners desperatly NEED you to get into the fight with the DC! :D
Well that's what you get for trusting a Snow Raven.
Wait...we trust them too...hmmm this is a predicament now. :-\
Clan Ghost Bear: Start off slow and taper off from there...
More like start off slow, get coffee, wake up again, oh hey TV marathon, fall asleep in chair, repeat. ;D
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Wow this is looking amazing!
http://catalystgamelabs.tumblr.com/post/76535069511/battletech-wars-of-the-republic-cover-wip5
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Nice!
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Mentions needing Death's Head decals....I'm really starting to think that *is* Sunny-boy's ride, with Death Commandos on escort.
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Mentions needing Death's Head decals....I'm really starting to think that *is* Sunny-boy's ride, with Death Commandos on escort.
Wait, does that mean we've been looking at this all wrong and the cover shows him ascending to the heavenly throne?
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More like his pilot double.
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I'm excited something coming out soon! Field Report 2765: AFFS....
Historical: Wars of the Republic Era, man i can't wait for that to come out. I wonder what new units were getting in it, with talk of record sheets. Maybe missing ones like Cave Lion, and such. Art work being gleemed out is amazing.
Too bad we have wait longer on the XTROs, but least their still cooking along till there ready simmer out to us!
Era Digest: Dark Age sounds interesting, this the one that covering the 3132-3139 time period? Hope it fun! Seeing the Swordsworn trying hold off the Liao assault will be fun, with clashes of the Highlanders & allies against Jade Falcons and such will be good read.
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Wow this is looking amazing!
http://catalystgamelabs.tumblr.com/post/76535069511/battletech-wars-of-the-republic-cover-wip5
Okay...when that thing is done cooking I wants it as my desktop!!! :D
Hm, I think of all the upcoming products the one I'm most looking forward to is the Era Digest. Want to see what was really going on during that time period. Not just through the RAF propaganda machine...
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Okay...when that thing is done cooking I wants it as my desktop!!! :D
Hm, I think of all the upcoming products the one I'm most looking forward to is the Era Digest. Want to see what was really going on during that time period. Not just through the RAF propaganda machine...
I'm looking forward to learning more about the different factions. Spirit Cats. etc.
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Some very cool stuff on the horizon! O0
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The finished cover looks great, can't wait to see the whole book.
http://catalystgamelabs.tumblr.com/post/77304209125/wars-of-the-republic-final-cover-illustration
and it becomes this...
http://bg.battletech.com/?p=5420
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Nice cover of a book.
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Hopefully, per Adrian, we will get one or both of the books he thought MIGHT have come out last week...sometime in the next couple days.
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The Field Report 2765 AFFS is completed, but H:WotRE is so close on it's heels that we're gonna release together.
And...this morning, everything for ER:DA was dropped into my lap to lay out.
Things are moving ;)
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Awesome...thanks for keeping us up to speed on what's going on!
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I cannot wait for ER:DA! So exciting! :)
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The Field Report 2765 AFFS is completed, but H:WotRE is so close on it's heels that we're gonna release together.
And...this morning, everything for ER:DA was dropped into my lap to lay out.
Things are moving ;)
Awesome, thanks for the update!
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OMG I'm going to be broke.
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Broke and happy you mean.
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The Field Report 2765 AFFS is completed, but H:WotRE is so close on it's heels that we're gonna release together.
And...this morning, everything for ER:DA was dropped into my lap to lay out.
Things are moving ;)
My F5 miss you, Adrian ;)
by the way, ER? Like in Era Report? I thought this one were a Era Digest
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My F5 miss you, Adrian ;)
by the way, ER? Like in Era Report? I thought this one were a Era Digest
Era Digest, its part same series of PDFs released that the Era Digest: Age of War and Golden Century are part of. From what I've read it covers The patch of time covering with rising of the splinter groups that Wizkid's MWDA began with. They usually cover certain elements that help people role play in those particular parts of time. So far, each Digest least included some new units and RAT tables for this patch of time.
Unless there Dark Horse product out we were told about. :o
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So can you hurry up and take my money please. I have been looking forward to all 3 of these books and now we may be getting them in the next week or so that rocks.
Now I have just one question who do we have to bug to get the cover for H:WotRE as a wall paper.
In all seriousness Adrian and the whole production team great job.
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I'd settle for the rest of the TRO:3145 images we don't have yet as wallpaper
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Sexy cover, can't wait to have the product!
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2562584/The-Viking-Apocalypse-Norse-myth-predicts-world-end-Saturday.html#ixzz2toZU9tWn
Calling it now, a book that's been kept secret gets released about the RasDom striking down into the heart of the sphere tomorrow.
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We could have gotten away with it too, if it wasn't for those meddling republic mechwarriors and their dog.
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We could have gotten away with it too, if it wasn't for those meddling republic mechwarriors and their dog.
Fenris?
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Can we expect a release of HWotRA this weekend?
Should we begin hitting F5 or should we wait a little?
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Hopefully my crack problem will be satisfied soon. Thanks Adrian for all that you do.
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All done with Wars of the Republic Era, barring any surprises (and hey—what's life without surprises?) I should be releasing it late tomorrow.
Happy Ragnarok! O0
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Thanks for the update!
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OH NO MY MONEYS!!!! Yay, new Battletech!!!
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All done with Wars of the Republic Era, barring any surprises (and hey—what's life without surprises?) I should be releasing it late tomorrow.
Happy Ragnarok! O0
F5...F5...F5...F5...F5...F5...F5...F5...F5...F5...F5...F5...F5...F5...F5...F5...F5...F5...F5...F5...F5...F5...F5...F5...F5...
[drool]
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Money waiting. Just need the crack...
Hello my name is Eric and I'm addicted to Battletech!
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All done with Wars of the Republic Era, barring any surprises (and hey—what's life without surprises?) I should be releasing it late tomorrow.
Happy Ragnarok! O0
When will this be Australian Central time, I wonder...
(no sign of a giant wolf swallowing the sun or Thor Battling the Midgard Serpent, taking 9 steps and dying...is it just me or do all these apocalypse promises end in dissapointment?)
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They seem to work on California time.
Everything always happens yesterday for us.
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And now we play the waiting game...
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It's tomorrow allready for me!
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It's tomorrow allready for me!
Exactly! It's 9:40am on the 23rd where I am!
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Exactly! It's 9:40am on the 23rd where I am!
Well, I think it should be termed. US Tomorrow verse, else where tomorrow. ^-^
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When will this be Australian Central time, I wonder...
(no sign of a giant wolf swallowing the sun or Thor Battling the Midgard Serpent, taking 9 steps and dying...is it just me or do all these apocalypse promises end in dissapointment?)
But this is the coolest one!
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It's been a while since I checked the site as much waiting on product.
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I'm sick of this game. Let's play Hungry Hungry Hippos.
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It's been a while since I checked the site as much waiting on product.
I was in a pretty dark place during the build up to the field manual. I kind of clung to battletech as this kind of childhood/teenage all of the amazing fun ive had all of the lasting and meaningful relationships its helped me build life raft of obsessive need...
I dont know that im going to get hit that hard on any product that isnt the ilclan...
But I am terribly excited about it and honestly battletech is still there for me. I have made even more amazing friends because of it and im looking forward to all of the stories I will be able to continue to tell because of it.
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I think the most excited I've ever been is in the last few hours beofre the release of ER3145. That was at the "mashing F5" stage
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For sure. ;D
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I'm just waiting for the big reveal that the ilClan sourcebook is really about the Homeworlds
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I'm just waiting for the big reveal that the ilClan sourcebook is really about the Homeworlds
If Clan Star Adder ate all the other clans, or all of the clans became one clan to attack the Inner Sphere what would its name be? :)
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If Clan Star Adder ate all the other clans, or all of the clans became one clan to attack the Inner Sphere what would its name be? :)
Clan Cloud-Star Coyote?
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Clan Cloud-Star Coyote?
Clan Stone Cloud Star Coyote! don't leave out the Hells Horses Stone Lions.
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Forgot out the Stoners... @p?
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Clan Norris. What else could it be?
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Forgot out the Stoners... @p?
Clan Devlin Stone Lion.
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Clan Spaniel. The only true Clan.
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If Clan Star Adder ate all the other clans,
And then became ill.
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If Clan Star Adder ate all the other clans, or all of the clans became one clan to attack the Inner Sphere what would its name be? :)
Clan Iron Wombat
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Surprisingly quiet here today. Where is all the f5 spam?
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Surprisingly quiet here today. Where is all the f5 spam?
Its getting late, I suspect if we don't see it 8pm eastern, it will be tomorrow proximately another 24 hours for those who are counting. If things go right.
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We've had things come out later than that before. IIRC TRO 3145 Clans was like 10 or 11 central time when it came out.
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Yeah. Field Manual was 11pm. I remember. It came out and I was up till 3 am. had to be at work at 9...
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been hitting my f5 key since 7pm eastern time. Hoping it comes out before walking dead.
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To keep from going crazy I've just been doing other stuff all day. He said late tonight. But now is when I start looking.. and probably inevitably going crazy.
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To keep from going crazy I've just been doing other stuff all day. He said late tonight. But now is when I start looking.. and probably inevitably going crazy.
First day of Uni for the semester here. Been too busy doing other things to mash F5
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As always I´ll let you guys wear out your keyboards while I check the boards twice a day and profit from your dedication.
8)
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This is driving me crazy! At least I'll get today's major work project out of the way at this rate before BattleTech procrastination sets in.
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All done with Wars of the Republic Era, barring any surprises (and hey—what's life without surprises?) I should be releasing it late tomorrow.
Just reminding people he didn't give an absolute.
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If Clan Star Adder ate all the other clans, or all of the clans became one clan to attack the Inner Sphere what would its name be? :)
If the Adders did absorb the other Clans and the Homeworlds were now controlled by just one Clan it might be interesting in what way they might have changed and reach the Adders now have. New Mechs? Warships? Protomechs? Would they do as they did with the Burrocks and design a mech with the names of absorbed Clans? Might be interesting to see a Stone Lion Mech or a new Protomech with Blood Spirit Leanings.
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As always I´ll let you guys wear out your keyboards while I check the boards twice a day and profit from your dedication.
8)
Always a pragmatic answer O0
But seriously, I'm glad to hear the wheels are a turnin'. I'll await DTF.
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PDF from Battleshop, Amazon for DTF. Battleshop has too many problems with DTF for me to trust them anymore.
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I'm a sap, I wait for the game/hobby shop to get it in to help keep their doors open. But I have the luxury of being near places like that. A lot fewer than there used to be, but there are some around here still.
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I've got FR 2765 AFFS and H:WotRE ready for release, but I'm waiting on some specs and I don't think I'm getting them tonight. Soon as I get word then it's off to the races.
Relax tonight, start hitting F5 tomorrow morning (pacific). :)
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You mean I actually have to pay attention to my child tonight?
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Or you can detail him to build the LEGO mechs for you, while you stare at the clock ticking away to the promised time . You know the good parenting and so on.
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I use mine to press F5 for me.
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I think I'll just sit in the corner and weep whilst the little guy laughs at me.
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I use mine to press F5 for me.
Talk about putting your nose in the corner. Your grounded!!! Press F5 untill republic wars come out!!
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This sounds like people are forming the "F5 Club".
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Why bother with F5... Real Men have the New Battletech Thread set to alert?
You people don't?
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I do. Some times it still doesn't stop me from clicking the F5 button like it's my food pellet dispenser.
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I do. Some times it still doesn't stop me from clicking the F5 button like it's my food pellet dispenser.
Morning in the pacific time could mean 2 pm by the time it hits noon. Or perhaps all day. But this is an exciting time for Bears and Nova Cats.
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But this is an exciting time for Bears and Nova Cats.
Too true, this is where the Cats blunder and get neutered for half-century. Hopefully they'll go out fighting a blaze glory. Their annihillationi during "Uprising" in 3140s didn't sound as much fun and it was one-sided
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Why bother with F5... Real Men have the New Battletech Thread set to alert?
You people don't?
Adrian Gideon has the new battletech thread set to not update until f5 has been pressed 1,000,00 times.
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Adrian Gideon has the new threads forum set to not update until f5 has been pressed 1,000,00 times.
The f5 sacrifices is what powers Randalls Battletech Throne.
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I guess I have to wait until I get off of work to see if they are out yet Four P.M. CST.
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Come on battlecorps and drivethru! get with the program. ;D
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They've arrived.....
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:D !!!!
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Just brought & downloaded FR:2765 AFFS off Battle Corps now signing off to read it, see ya later !!.
edit - just got the Historical Wars of the Republic Era....I knew I should have waited that extra 10 minutes... ;D
Dave.
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Both books are up on drive-thru rpg.
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Talk about putting your nose in the corner. Your grounded!!! Press F5 untill republic wars come out!!
Why hasn't this appeared in PRACTICAL PARENTING?
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I've got them!
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The flood gates are open.
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I require a Bakeneko miniature.
WotRE is great so far, the new 'Mech is a real treat.
2765AFFS mentions the Dragonlords and I must say I rather like them. Is there any mention of them elsewhere? How about a color scheme?
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Right, reckon I can call in sick to work, download and spend the day reading these? Probably not...
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Right, reckon I can call in sick to work, download and spend the day reading these? Probably not...
I did! with the downside being that I'm actually viciously sick and didn't know that the books would be out today when I did it.
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Always look on the bright side of life. ;D Now to wait for the store to get a few copies in...
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I did! with the downside being that I'm actually viciously sick and didn't know that the books would be out today when I did it.
Sounds like a prime example of using your initiative to me!
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I require a Bakeneko miniature.
With little spinning props!
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I wonder how many were sold in the first day?
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haven't looked closely but does it have the support formations for the Mech regiments like the DCMS one did?
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I did! with the downside being that I'm actually viciously sick and didn't know that the books would be out today when I did it.
There could be a causal link here - maybe you get sick whenever new books are due to come out?
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haven't looked closely but does it have the support formations for the Mech regiments like the DCMS one did?
Most FedSuns formations in 2765 didn't have permanent conventional assignments. The Ceti Hussars, Davion Guards and March Militia are the exceptions. Thats the big change Melissa Davion's RCT program caused. Meanwhile, the Dracs LOST interest in combined arms battle groups.
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The background on the Ceti Hussars is very interesting - and a nice contrast to show just how radically Melissa Davion shook the AFFS up.
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Most FedSuns formations in 2765 didn't have permanent conventional assignments. The Ceti Hussars, Davion Guards and March Militia are the exceptions. Thats the big change Melissa Davion's RCT program caused. Meanwhile, the Dracs LOST interest in combined arms battle groups.
Wired...
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Wired...
Only those attached to the 26th "Espresso Madness" Avalon Hussars.
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...the 26th "Espresso Madness" Avalon Hussars.
If this is real, I will finally have a reason to build a Davvy force!
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Downloaded last nite, still digesting them. FR2765:AFFS is a good book, well written and alot fun combat units added to the universe for DEATH in Succession Wars to come. :D
Defender was nice treat, big boat, fast, sadly not many to make difference. Other boat i hadn't through it would be used, but then again if there picture and it says the faction makes it, it should be expected. Nice ship, too bad about sensors. They never saw it coming in the end.
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I would like to thank TPTB for these awesome additions to the archives.
Seeing all those new units in the AFFS Field Report, feeling my interest in those units grow.....and then realizing the storm of the 1st Succession War is not far off. Well played, well played indeed. Perhaps these units will reappear in 3250 *wink, wink, nudge, nudge*
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If this is real, I will finally have a reason to build a Davvy force!
"Filled with caffeine, they act like Ice Hellions..."
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If this is real, I will finally have a reason to build a Davvy force!
The unit logo is a Firestarter in Heavy Guard colors with very wide, very bright eyes with very tiny pupils and a huge coffee vat fitted in place of the flamer tanks. And a small powdered chocolate shaker.
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Only those attached to the 26th "Espresso Madness" Avalon Hussars.
This must happen. The AFFS needs MechWarriors that don't sleep.
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This must happen. The AFFS needs MechWarriors that don't sleep.
For a second there I thought you said sheep.....
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For a second there I thought you said sheep.....
I suppose they shouldn't do that either :D
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Just got through my first reading the Historical: Wars of the Republic Era. GOD, there very good reason why no body but Liaos want to continue fighting. No body gives a hoot about civilians anymore. There plum crazy after the Jihad!
Its awesome read, but these factions plumb crazy.
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Just got through my first reading the Historical: Wars of the Republic Era. GOD, there very good reason why no body but Liaos want to continue fighting. No body gives a hoot about civilians anymore. There plum crazy after the Jihad!
Its awesome read, but these factions plumb crazy.
So it's sort of like the first two Succession Wars again?
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So it's sort of like the first two Succession Wars again?
Well, i guess so. We've never got to read details of what happened. We only get abstract stuff from only the House Books. Nuked here, nuked there, regiment attacks another regiment. Nuked both regiments.
The new Historical, gets into the slightly more gritty details, cities wiped out, people are homeless. Liao troops gone fantatical, killing everyone except people they know their on their side. Etc. Ugly stuff.
Don't get me wrong, the book is awesome read and fine campaign book. I guess i've read too many books that kept the fighting clean.
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yeah. its like they rolled a game of throne novels into the sourcebook. dudes die. Sibko's slain.
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Recently seen on the CGL twitter feed
Oh my head!!! BT Intro Box reprint with "crazy better quality minis" might be in US port… might be putting it up for preorder real soon. rnb
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Recently seen on the CGL twitter feed
Yeah.
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Can I say w00t? I think I can.
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I think you did. And I echo that sentiment.
w00t!
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So now that we aren't all shaking and aching from our lack of battletech...
How about that Era Digest! ;D
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So I take it the next 2765 Field Report should be the FWLM one?
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So I take it the next 2765 Field Report should be the FWLM one?
If they follow the release schedule for the first generation of Field Reports it will be FWL, LC, and then Periphery.
(Of course we know that the Periphery one is probably a total smokescreen, but the SLDF-IC wouldn't.)
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If they follow the release schedule for the first generation of Field Reports it will be FWL, LC, and then Periphery.
(Of course we know that the Periphery one is probably a total smokescreen, but the SLDF-IC wouldn't.)
I have this crazy notion they'll put out more, but i suspect they ain't. :/
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This sounds interesting.
https://twitter.com/catalystgamelab/statuses/440596952296980480
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This sounds interesting.
https://twitter.com/catalystgamelab/statuses/440596952296980480 (https://twitter.com/catalystgamelab/statuses/440596952296980480)
Oh why must they toy with us like this... :'(
Oh how I wants it... [drool]
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This sounds interesting.
https://twitter.com/catalystgamelab/statuses/440596952296980480
http://bg.battletech.com/?p=5266 is relevant to that post, if you haven't seen it.
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http://bg.battletech.com/?p=5266 is relevant to that post, if you haven't seen it.
yeah, I saw that it was interesting to see progress being discussed. Something I'm very looking forward to seeing!
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http://bg.battletech.com/?p=5266 is relevant to that post, if you haven't seen it.
Do you guys noticed that that map of that test game has a House Liao, MoC and Audiuren merged together??????
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Do you guys noticed that that map of that test game has a House Liao, MoC and Audiuren merged together??????
That would make sense in the 3100s, considering the situation. Not sure when this game is to be set...there could be a 3145+ map/setting for it? 5th Succession War?? :) :)
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Do you guys noticed that that map of that test game has a House Liao, MoC and Audiuren merged together??????
yeah, they talk about the map here,
http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,34857.msg813547.html#msg813547
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Well, i guess so. We've never got to read details of what happened. We only get abstract stuff from only the House Books. Nuked here, nuked there, regiment attacks another regiment. Nuked both regiments.
The new Historical, gets into the slightly more gritty details, cities wiped out, people are homeless. Liao troops gone fantatical, killing everyone except people they know their on their side. Etc. Ugly stuff.
Don't get me wrong, the book is awesome read and fine campaign book. I guess i've read too many books that kept the fighting clean.
Yeah wars of the republic era was definitely one of the dirtier reads. After reading the Victoria War right up I can't help but think that Daoshen had every right to put Amanda Hasek on trial and execute her for war crimes. I mean she pretty much started a war for attention. Still, good read. The bears finally did something.
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I really hope they lock in a timeless damage resolution model. If cgl knock succession wars out of the park and have a risk, axis and allies or settlers of catan it could do amazing things for battletech and cgl.
Good luck guys. :)
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This sounds interesting.
https://twitter.com/catalystgamelab/statuses/440596952296980480
I particularly like this:
Need to quickly generate materials.
That should be CGL's motto. O0
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That is a very intresting tweet. Looking like a neat game.
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Another cover started -
http://catalystgamelabs.tumblr.com/post/78655846782/battletech-alpha-strike-companion-cover-wip1
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and from that link:
Most images start out with a quick rough sketch just to help establish the composition of elements within the scene and to nail down things like horizon, vanishing points, camera placement, lighting direction, etc. Even at this very rough stage it can be very helpful for making design decisions. From here we can get feedback from Layout to know where our ‘dead spaces’ will be for things like title, tags, logos, and other graphic elements that will go over the image.
In the case of this first thumbnail, the specs called for Alex to shoehorn all the ‘Mechs from two upcoming Lance Packs (oriented towards Davion & Kurita) onto one battle-scene with a Quickdraw and Victor battling it out point blank in the foreground.
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Another cover started -
http://catalystgamelabs.tumblr.com/post/78655846782/battletech-alpha-strike-companion-cover-wip1
So starting the speculation. I can see the Victor, and after being told can see the Quickdraw. The one to the right of the Victor looks to be an Enforcer to me. The one between the Victors legs maybe a Hunchback? By the Victors left knee maybe an Atlas? By the Quickdraws right knee makes me think of Chameleon but would not be willing to bet on that. By the Quickdraws hip looks to me like a Ostscout. and the last one makes me think Wolfhound, but again not willing to bet on it. I could see the one that looks to me to be a Wolfhound being a Panther and the Chameleon being a Dragon as both would fit well with Kurita.
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So starting the speculation. I can see the Victor, and after being told can see the Quickdraw. The one to the right of the Victor looks to be an Enforcer to me. The one between the Victors legs maybe a Hunchback? By the Victors left knee maybe an Atlas? By the Quickdraws right knee makes me think of Chameleon but would not be willing to bet on that. By the Quickdraws hip looks to me like a Ostscout. and the last one makes me think Wolfhound, but again not willing to bet on it. I could see the one that looks to me to be a Wolfhound being a Panther and the Chameleon being a Dragon as both would fit well with Kurita.
Not bad, 50/50 or so. Your initial guesses on the Wolfhound/Chameleon are off though ;)
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What I'd like to know, is will the lance packs require assembly? I'd love to see more minis come in one piece, no assembly required.
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What I'd like to know, is will the lance packs require assembly? I'd love to see more minis come in one piece, no assembly required.
Probably be better off asking Iron Wind Metals. Or asking in the Minis forum.
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Not bad, 50/50 or so. Your initial guesses on the Wolfhound/Chameleon are off though ;)
I was pretty sure that was the case, but as of right now that is what they make me think of, does not fit the factions so much.
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Not bad, 50/50 or so. Your initial guesses on the Wolfhound/Chameleon are off though ;)
Left: Quickdraw, Panther, Dragon, Vindicator maybe? Or perhaps and Awesome.
Right: Victor, Hunchback, Enforcer, ?
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I would like to see much more mini crack please.
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Cover update....
http://catalystgamelabs.tumblr.com/post/79319239710/battletech-alpha-strike-companion-cover-wip2
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Any news on ER: DA?
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Cover update....
http://catalystgamelabs.tumblr.com/post/79319239710/battletech-alpha-strike-companion-cover-wip2
So starting the speculation. I can see the Victor, and after being told can see the Quickdraw. The one to the right of the Victor looks to be an Enforcer to me. The one between the Victors legs maybe a Hunchback? By the Victors left knee maybe an Atlas? By the Quickdraws right knee makes me think of Chameleon but would not be willing to bet on that. By the Quickdraws hip looks to me like a Ostscout. and the last one makes me think Wolfhound, but again not willing to bet on it. I could see the one that looks to me to be a Wolfhound being a Panther and the Chameleon being a Dragon as both would fit well with Kurita.
With the update I see the one to the by the left knee now looks like a BattleMaster or Zeus, and that is the only one that I am willing to hazard a guess on.
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So starting the speculation. I can see the Victor, and after being told can see the Quickdraw. The one to the right of the Victor looks to be an Enforcer to me. The one between the Victors legs maybe a Hunchback? By the Victors left knee maybe an Atlas? By the Quickdraws right knee makes me think of Chameleon but would not be willing to bet on that. By the Quickdraws hip looks to me like a Ostscout. and the last one makes me think Wolfhound, but again not willing to bet on it. I could see the one that looks to me to be a Wolfhound being a Panther and the Chameleon being a Dragon as both would fit well with Kurita.
Deja Vu?
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Deja Vu?
Yeah. Strange. ;D
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This sounds interesting.
https://twitter.com/catalystgamelab/statuses/440596952296980480
I will sit on a chair that has minis glued around it (none on the seat thank you) and declare myself Star Lord of my kitchen table as I play.
Now I have to get past this whole pesky "wait for it to release so I can buy it and then play" thing. >:D
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Some news on IO
https://twitter.com/catalystgamelab/status/444529827492954112
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Thats great news, hopefully we'll be seeing this book by years end. I hope.
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IO is still ALIVE!!!
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Cover Update, AC/20 to the gut gonna leave a mark.
http://catalystgamelabs.tumblr.com/post/80116643657/battletech-alpha-strike-companion-cover-wip3
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Glorious.
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Cover Update, AC/20 to the gut gonna leave a mark.
http://catalystgamelabs.tumblr.com/post/80116643657/battletech-alpha-strike-companion-cover-wip3
I'm reminded of a MST3K comment: "AAAHHHH! My spine!"
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Cover Update, AC/20 to the gut gonna leave a mark.
http://catalystgamelabs.tumblr.com/post/80116643657/battletech-alpha-strike-companion-cover-wip3
No Worries, the Mechs are trying make their points across. ;)
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What do you suppose to be coming in the near future? Field Report 2765: LCCC (aka Free Worlds League military report) or the alpha Strike Companion?
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Era Digest Dark Ages.
I really really want it!
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What do you suppose to be coming in the near future? Field Report 2765: LCCC (aka Free Worlds League military report) or the alpha Strike Companion?
My guess is Alpha Strike Companion as the next physical product, based on the art previews in the CGL Tumblr feed.
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Alpha Strike companion is still in playtest (with more components available to public playtest in the coming weeks), so that won't be available for a while.
Filed Report 2765: LCAF, Era Digest: Dark Age and XTRO: Gunslingers are the next products coming up.
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Filed Report 2765: LCAF
I do hope the Field report is filed properly. ;)
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Alpha Strike companion is still in playtest (with more components available to public playtest in the coming weeks), so that won't be available for a while.
Filed Report 2765: LCAF, Era Digest: Dark Age and XTRO: Gunslingers are the next products coming up.
Awesome news Adrian! Thank you!
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I do hope the Field report is filed properly. ;)
It is technically correct... ;)
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Alpha Strike companion is still in playtest (with more components available to public playtest in the coming weeks), so that won't be available for a while.
Filed Report 2765: LCAF, Era Digest: Dark Age and XTRO: Gunslingers are the next products coming up.
Good stuff, can't wait! Like some FIeld Reporst 2765 books.
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Yay! More XTROs, Field Reports and Era Digests! Thank you, Adrian, for keeping us in the loop. Hopefully, i don't go loopy while i wait!
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I do hope the Field report is filed properly. ;)
I would normally LAAF at that.
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Hah, jokes on me anyways, it's the FWLM that's up next.
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Hah, jokes on me anyways, it's the FWLM that's up next.
Then it certainly isn't filed correctly. ;)
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Then it certainly isn't filed correctly. ;)
And we've come full circle.
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So the real question is will we see one of these products today?
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I think that Adrian would have mentioned if they were releasing eminently. Though he said awhile back he had all the stuff for the Era Digest. I really cannot wait for that product.
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Hah, jokes on me anyways, it's the FWLM that's up next.
And once again the schedule managed to "fool 'em"
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Alpha Strike companion is still in playtest (with more components available to public playtest in the coming weeks), so that won't be available for a while.
Filed Report 2765: LCAF, Era Digest: Dark Age and XTRO: Gunslingers are the next products coming up.
Question for Adrian,
Is this coming in that group of products as well?
https://twitter.com/catalystgamelab/status/444529827492954112
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Question for Adrian,
Is this coming in that group of products as well?
https://twitter.com/catalystgamelab/status/444529827492954112
I would laugh but it's too painful. No, as the message says, a chapter is going to playtest, so no, it's not in the same category as thpse products that are in layout. :(
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I would laugh but it's too painful. No, as the message says, a chapter is going to playtest, so no, it's not in the same category as thpse products that are in layout. :(
I was actually referring to the open play test document. So that's still way off?
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Sorry for the dumb question but what is a "Era Digest?" What would it have in it?
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Sorry for the dumb question but what is a "Era Digest?" What would it have in it?
They are these: http://bg.battletech.com/?page_id=1978
Mini-Sourcebooks.
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I was actually referring to the open play test document. So that's still way off?
That I don't know.
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Keep em comming!!!
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Just One week until April Fools Day, I hope to see something soon?
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Well, it will be interesting to read the Field Report for FWLM, i think only thing I'd like to see something covering the more detail of the hidden wars. Like the Marik Civil War in 2670s, there isn't alot detail on that.
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Well, it will be interesting to read the Field Report for FWLM, i think only thing I'd like to see something covering the more detail of the hidden wars. Like the Marik Civil War in 2670s, there isn't alot detail on that.
+1 O0
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It would be neat to know of the stuff that happend in the houses and planets in between the peace.
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I would think that the Era Report 3145 was suppose to cover those questions on whats going in society at this time period.
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Hah, jokes on me anyways, it's the FWLM that's up next.
Yay. Awesome! Like -9Q.
Best error I´ve seen this month.
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I like the XTRO Royal Fantasy and the info on IlClan, but I was wondering has anyone heard about ERA Digest, XTRO; Gunslingers, or which Field Report 2765 FW or LC, if they are coming out soon. I wish maybe this weekend.
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I thought XTRO Royal Fantasy was awesome, you get bunch of unique units with a joke in them, while getting fully functional update on rules how to solaris tourments. We haven't had anything like that in a very long time, even he Solaris Map Packs didn't get into that so much.
I am eagar to see what Herb and the boys/girls have up there selves! Era Digest: Dark Age and Field Report 2765: FWLM is properly going be next i think.
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I like the XTRO Royal Fantasy and the info on IlClan, but I was wondering has anyone heard about ERA Digest, XTRO; Gunslingers, or which Field Report 2765 FW or LC, if they are coming out soon. I wish maybe this weekend.
No, not this weekend. Early next week, all three.
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No, not this weekend. Early next week, all three.
Looks like peanut butter and jelly and sandwiches for me next week so I can buy all three :) Thanks Adrian!
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Woooo! I am not going to lie. Going from frequent tro releases to waiting for product has really thrown me off. ;D
I cant wait for that era digest. :)
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A little more teaser for Alpha Strike:Companion.
http://catalystgamelabs.tumblr.com/post/81723005854/battletech-alpha-strike-companion-cover-wip4
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Such great artwork!
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Oh I am hoping we get those new releases soon! I have a craving ;)
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This feels like early next week to me! Make with the stuff I want to buy!!!
I like how the majority of information that we receive about upcoming battletech products is in a thread titled, "More Crack Please."
On the other hand, I am obviously addicted. So who am I to laugh?
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I honestly never thought this thread would be so huge...but hey, I'm addicted too!
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Same here, I have been checking Battleshop often since last night, want new stuff now. Please :)
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This was asked over in another post, but since this has more of a following: has anyone gotten a DTF Wars of the Republic Era? Ordered one from BattleShop and it's been "processing" for almost a month. My guess is no street date = no sendy, but wanted to check.
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no street date = no sendy
This is exactly correct. Since they don't give street dates until they have the product in physical possession(or close enough), no street date means they have no physical book to send you.
On average, it's usually a month or two from the release of a PDF to paper copies showing themselves. That's average mind you, with longer being possible.
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Thanks. This seems to get asked every time a new product comes out, so I thought that was the case, but...I'm...not...patient...haha.
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We all want something!
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So is it early next week yet :D I am wondering of the three which one will everyone be reading first. I will probably look at the new warship goodness quickly and then read EDDA cover to cover so to speak. What do you do?
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I had to wrap up work for the Valiant RPG QSR Friday, but it dragged on through Monday.
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As some one who's work week has gone sideways since 9am Monday and shows no sign of getting back on track this week I can sympathize. Can't wait to see what you have on store for us.
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I had to wrap up work for the Valiant RPG QSR Friday, but it dragged on through Monday.
You are awesome Gideon. Sorry we work you so hard. Thank you.
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I had to wrap up work for the Valiant RPG QSR Friday, but it dragged on through Monday.
Valiant RPG? Must be new setting or you guys are dedicated to a roleplaying game about Valiant Light BattleMech. ;D
Seriously, take your time. If you and CGL staff are working on new things for customers. Do what you have to do!
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I had to wrap up work for the Valiant RPG QSR Friday, but it dragged on through Monday.
Take all the time you need Adrian! We appreciate the effort you and the whole CGL team are putting into the line. Thanks!
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Adrian, its friday. I could use a hookup... *strung out*
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Adrian, its friday. I could use a hookup... *strung out*
He just needs a little hit, man! :)
But seriously, take your time. I'm still savoring Wars of the Republic Era.
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He just needs a little hit, man! :)
*twitches*
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You know what they say... the introductory rulebook's free, and all the cool kids are reading it...
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Valiant RPG? Must be new setting or you guys are dedicated to a roleplaying game about Valiant Light BattleMech. ;D
Seriously, take your time. If you and CGL staff are working on new things for customers. Do what you have to do!
This should answer the question (apologies for long link)
http://robot6.comicbookresources.com/2014/03/valiant-teams-with-catalyst-game-labs-for-valiant-universe-rpg/
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I felt a disturbance in hyperspace this morning. I woke up "feeling" like new BattleMech "may" be on the horizon... ^-^
Keep the faith true believers, we'll see new big stompy robot material.
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I felt a disturbance in hyperspace this morning.
He's been touched by the squids! Restrain him!
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I felt a disturbance in hyperspace this morning. I woke up "feeling" like new BattleMech "may" be on the horizon... ^-^
Keep the faith true believers, we'll see new big stompy robot material.
O0 *twitch* O0
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We know new stuff if comming out....we just want to know when to have our money ready.
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Coming out someday, but not today.
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Just waiting on one last thing. I'm still here, waiting to pull the trigger.
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Here I was typing a post about giving my f5 key a break and before I can post it Adrian goes a makes his post. May need help I really am in need of a new fix
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Just waiting on one last thing. I'm still here, waiting to pull the trigger.
I'm a little edgy now so...
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g34/shadow778/CASH.jpg)
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I'm a little edgy now so...
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g34/shadow778/CASH.jpg)
That is great!!
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Seriously, that's O0
Well done Black.
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This in no laughing matter, I'm a Donkey and the edge!!! Little one's asleep and I have spare time now!
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This in no laughing matter, I'm a Donkey and the edge!!! Little one's asleep and I have spare time now!
You too? Mine's just barely past 4 weeks! lol
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Adrian Gideon is one of the hardest working, straughtest shooting dudes in the business.
Thank you for sticking in there for us.
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1:30 AM here, I don't think I can wait any more
:'( :'( :'(
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about time for me to sleep too. :)
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Look what we just got. Very nice O0
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They're out! All three are looking pretty awesome so far.
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Did I miss something?
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Did I miss something?
Era Digest: Dark Age, Experimental Technical Readout: Gunslingers and Field Report: 2765 FWLM are on BattleCorps.
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Ok, I am going to blurt out my first thought.
I never liked the Mongoose. It looked like a child´s toy. But the one on page 3 of XTRO Gunslingers is beeaaautiful. I´d take it out for dinner.
Addendum:
The Wyvern too.
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Not to sound greedy or like more of an addict than I am :)
But any chance of an update of these ones?
Handbook House Kurita: It's been on the backburner a while, with the writing complete and awaiting artwork. Happy to say that Randall and Ben have been generating art notes and the cover is already in progress by the talented Jonathan González Gómez/Brother Ostavia). No way I can give an ETA for this one, and there's still tons of work ahead, but it's once again in motion.
Alpha Strike Companion: Another one I'm very excited about (seeing a pattern?), we've got a final (or near final) outline and writing is set to begin shortly. I'll see if perhaps we can post an outline or maybe divulge some of the proposed contents. Cover assigned to Alex Iglesias and he's already turned in some sketches.
Interstellar Operations: Not much to say here except I know Herb has been hard at work on it.
Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives IV: Production on this one has just started. Writing is either complete or nearly complete, Justin Nelson has started the artwork and then it's just record sheets and layout. Can't nail down an ETA just yet.
And too be really hopeful, are they any other projects, announced or unannounced, that we could get some hints to go crazy over?
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Ah, ask me again next week. :)
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Okay the XTRO is great O0 I like almost everything in it.
While I'm not a leaguer it is still nice to see them get some attention.
ER:DA has the Cave Lion and that's and that's all I need to motivate me O0
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The books look super good!!
XTRO awesome, Digest intriguing, Field Report 2765 snazzy! Thanks, Adrian!
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It's some good stuff. Thanks!!
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But any chance of an update of these ones?
can I add ilClan there too? that's my most anticipated book
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Era Digest: Dark Age, Experimental Technical Readout: Gunslingers and Field Report: 2765 FWLM are on BattleCorps.
Ah... and there goes $20.
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But does the Screamer have reverse Decepticon emblems when it transforms?"
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Just saw the Rifleman III. When I came up to it, all I could say was, "What!?"
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Ah... and there goes $20.
Yeah, the life is cruel ... ;)
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can I add ilClan there too? that's my most anticipated book
Nothing there on the horizon.
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The Era Digest is outstanding! [applause]
The Cave Lion looks pretty dangerous. Another fine addition to the DCMS. >:D
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Just saw the Rifleman III. When I came up to it, all I could say was, "What!?"
Because it would never let you finish your sentence?
Also: Era Digest
I saw the picture of Kev Rosse for the first time.
I tried to imagine him sitting in the senate in that outfit.
Or doing groceries.
Or playing with his X-Box3100.
In case I haven´t said so already: Spirit Cats do not belong in the FWL. They are not to be trusted, carry the stench of their Sharkfox buddies and -contrary to those- are a walking, breathing sin against fashion. I forgive the Combine and Bears for whatever they did to their NovaCat cousins. They had the right of it and I was wrong. Extermination is the only way.
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Just saw the Rifleman III. When I came up to it, all I could say was, "What!?"
Gausszilla had a son it seems. :D
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I think the Tribune wins the prize for sexiest-looking MHQ ever. 8)
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It needs the "distracting" quirk methinks.
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All I can say is...Rifleman III and Burke II...me wants it... [drool] [drool] [drool] [drool] [drool] [drool] [drool]
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Payday two days away. Will have to console myself with previews and finally playing MWO smoothly on highest settings :(
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About the SLS Surprise...does anyone else think the captain in charge should have been named Aubrey?
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Kimagure Surprise
I am pretty sure I had this for dinner last week.
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I think the Tribune wins the prize for sexiest-looking MHQ ever. 8)
It reminds me of a MRAP Cougar used to tolerate road-side bombs than a HQ Vehicle. It certainly a sexy lookin vehicle.
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Nothing there on the horizon.
:'(
at least my F5 will have a deserved rest
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Cave Lion at last. Not sure of what side of the under/overwhemled line I am. That's likely a good thing.
And the Raiders.... hurray
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I have the Raider. All else is secondary
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what are you all talking about and where can i take a look?
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what are you all talking about and where can i take a look?
Era Digest: Dark Age - There a ICE powered Militia/Security Mech that was in clicky game and it got stats in this e-book.
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what are you all talking about and where can i take a look?
Hint: Check the new releases thread.
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Cave Lion is really nice, the Raider are intresting but the moblie HQ units are my favorite. Would have liked to see the DA long tom variant but over all another great set of work by CGL, now to wait for the IO alternative era beta.
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So what's the status of the Cave Lion past the Cats extermination?
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So what's the status of the Cave Lion past the Cats extermination?
I don't know for sure but I think the Foxes helped with production. I would think it available wherever Sea Fox products are sold. I've nothing canonical that I can cite though.
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I'd imagine that it's still in production and in service with the DCMS
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Is there someway to tell what is planned for hard copy? I don't like PDFs and I don't like buying things twice. I appreciate that Catalyst can reserve the right to change their mind, but if release it planned for hard copy it would be nice to know.
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All of these products are pdf only. :)
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I kinda figured the XTRO and the FWL source book are PDF only, but wasn't sure about the digest. Good to know, thanks.
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Era Digest Dark Age is very informative and good product specially if you want RPG in this time frame. I just hope we get the RS: Vehicle Annex Unabridged someday, there big holes in the Random Assignment Tables that need those units that are suppose to be from that product..
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So what's the status of the Cave Lion past the Cats extermination?
DCMS heavy 'Mech. >:D
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The Cave Lion was for general sale (via Sea Foxes) to other factions as well. Given that factories were dismantled, its hard to say if it remained in production. Its too bad the original envisioned version of the 'Mech wasn't produced later as a number #2 variant.
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The Cave Lion was for general sale (via Sea Foxes) to other factions as well.
I can't find it in the text.
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I can't find it in the text.
Here
Page 39 locked in perpetual competition with their fellow Khanates, the Tiburons were looking to expand the markets in the Great Houses for Clan origin materiel and required planet-bound factories to produce what they needed. These caveats to the deal necessitated some design changes but the Nova Cat leadership felt that if they were to avoid having to rely on the Combine, they had little choice. Khan Nostra did counter Tiburon demands for a percentage of each future Cave Lion production run, instead delaying delivery of completed ’Mechs to the Khanate for a period of nine years
Basic terms, the Tiburon fleet is selling this to Great Houses, for nice price. Cave Lion is their unique Clan item to get them to buy them.
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But it may be possible that they keep those Cave Lions for themselves. The book says that RAF analysts can't explain Kev Rosse's possession of that 'Mech. And he was a Senator, after all. If those 'Mechs were on the (relatively) open market, it wouldn't be a problem.
I'll wait for the updated MUL.
I hope that the MUL Team will find time to update the availability of 'NMechs and vehicles in the Dark Age era. The last update that I have noticed are 'Mechs and vehicles from the TRO3145-Republic, but without availability. Not to talk about 'Mechs from RS3145-NTNU.
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I'll wait for the updated MUL.
I hope that the MUL Team will find time to update the availability of 'NMechs and vehicles in the Dark Age era. The last update that I have noticed are 'Mechs and vehicles from the TRO3145-Republic, but without availability. Not to talk about 'Mechs from RS3145-NTNU.
Depends on how busy the volunteers with MUL is. I have faith in them inputting this stuff in eventually, but i think something drawing their manpower away.
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It was a proprietary clan nova cat mech.
Its an awesome machine. My hope is that clan sea fox will revive nova cat military production in the protectorate.
At least cave lions and wendigo's.
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I wanted to note that on the main page products are labled as PDF or hard copy/ pre order.
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I wanted to note that on the main page products are labled as PDF or hard copy/ pre order.
That maybe generic. It would be cool if CGL or Drive Thru RPG could utilize print-on-demand resources. They may not be as pretty first rate publishers CGL uses to produce their books, but its beats not having it in your hands or trusting staples/kinkos to colliate/bind it it right.
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Looking at the ED:DA, here's an interesting economic tidbit: The currencies that gained most ground during the hpg collapse are the bull (both Concordat and Protectorate) and the talent. Besides the (obvious) C-Bill and Stone, Kroner and Escudo are the weakest.
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Raising against the c-bill. But the c-bill has been completely devalued. Everyones currency has doubled against the c-bill. Which means the c-bill is worth half of what it was.
The cost of labor has only gone up by 10-20% (except for white collar. They are up 50%, increasing the gap there)
But the prices for everything have tripled or quadrupled.
The inner sphere is in a harsh depression right now.
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Basic terms, the Tiburon fleet is selling this to Great Houses, for nice price. Cave Lion is their unique Clan item to get them to buy them.
Sure, after the first nine years. Did the Nova Cats LIVE long enough to make it that nine years? (I honestly don't know)
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Against the C-Bill is the only comparison we can make, since it's the only data we have.
The C-Bill has been devalued by about half. The talent has gained double that on the C-Bill, with the bulls doing about the same again.
Sphere-wide realms are ticking over onto their war economies again, which isn't so good, but the Marians and Calderons (and FFWL to a lesser extent) aren't so involved so things are gong a bit better for them. Once more, it sucks to be an average person again.
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Well it still works to compare the currencies to eachother.
Almost every economy has doubled against the c-bill.
So if the Kroner is up 100% and the talent is up 120% then the talent is outdoing to kroner. (But the totals are still different. The price of clan labor still has a massive advantage over inner sphere labor)
But it is not a complete economic simulation and it wont be. Because you dont know the increases in labor prices for each country. (Just all of them together) or the price of stock in each country (just all of them together.)
But it is an economic simulator.
If you a lyran that makes one kroner, then that kroner is now worth two c-bills. But the thing you want to buy with that kroner that used to cost one cbill, now costs three or four c-bills. You wages have increased. So you would now earn 1.20 kroners.
So you are now 0.80 to 1.80 kroners poorer than you were in 3100
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Sure, after the first nine years. Did the Nova Cats LIVE long enough to make it that nine years? (I honestly don't know)
Cave Lion production came online in 3121ish, Nova Cats in Kuritan Space bit the dust in mid-3143. That's over 20 years. Explains why in the clix game there were some Cave Lions floating around Solaris.
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Cave Lion production came online in 3121ish, Nova Cats in Kuritan Space bit the dust in mid-3143. That's over 20 years. Explains why in the clix game there were some Cave Lions floating around Solaris.
There a LAM variant?!!?? :D
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I get the feeling that we aren't going to see the Ilclan until Gencon.
That is four months away.
Painful wait.
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I get the feeling that we aren't going to see the Ilclan until Gencon.
That is four months away.
Painful wait.
That's probably accurate; what better event to create a diorama for than that?
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I get the feeling that we aren't going to see the Ilclan until Gencon.
That is four months away.
Painful wait.
I fear you're right, but hope its not so.
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I get the feeling that we aren't going to see the Ilclan until Gencon.
That is four months away.
Painful wait.
Boy you just can't be satisfied can you? CGL releases three products - THREE! - and you're still complaining that it's not enough? You ungrateful sod.
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I get the feeling that we aren't going to see the Ilclan until Gencon.
That is four months away.
Painful wait.
Has it been confirmed that D&D 5th is debuting at Gen Con?
If so, it seems like it'd be a tough year to get much industry attention for anything else. OTOH, I suppose everything industry-wide can't stop for D&D's sake, and the new edition is far from a big surprise announcement.
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[copper]
Ahem: let’s all settle down a little, shall we? Name-calling isn’t necessary or productive. The recent releases don’t include some highly-anticipated products, and some of us are more keen to see those than the ones we actually got, and we’re all perfectly entitled to want slightly different things. If everybody wanted the same things equally, we’d all still be playing Chainmail. ;)
/ [copper]
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Boy you just can't be satisfied can you? CGL releases three products - THREE! - and you're still complaining that it's not enough? You ungrateful sod.
Well.... I am a Sea Fox.
I like the Free Worlds League. I like the Star League, but until Interstellar Ops comes out and there is a more grand strategic game to play there are not any stories that I wish to tell in that period currently. The Gunslingers book is a fun product and has a selection of mechs for an era that I am currently not crafting stories for anybody in.
The Era Digest on the other hand is a wonderful product for most players. But you have to understand, I have read most of the Dark Age novels at this point. I have also used the wayback machine to go and look at the old Dark Ages site. So the majority of the book for me is a more convenient reference since I don't have to dig through old pdf's and artifact websites.
The roleplaying rules, the descriptions of the clusters help me greatly and I appreciate them.
But the product doesn't advance the storyline any for me. Other than the roleplaying rules it is far more helpful to other players and is a great reference for them. It did not change my knowledge or my understanding of the setting very much.
So here I am, with my Sea Foxes and Julian Davion cruising across the galaxy. Everyone elses faction in the crucible. 'Waiting'.
I moved about two years ago from a place I've lived my whole life to the heart of dishonesty in America. Became isolated from my friends and the playerbase that I built back home knowing that the most important component of maintaining a relationship is proximity. Got a job, the things that I value about myself are loyalty and honesty and learned a lesson that your character, the thing that you are, and your reputation, the thing that you are perceived to be, are two different things. As it turns out if you are honest in a place where everyone is dishonest that 'you' are the problem.
So I was isolated and stressed and fell back into an old love. At least, I fell into this community. I have always supported battletech... and I was fortunate, because the Era Report 3145 came out. So it was an exciting time to be a battletech player. That was a year ago.
So life has moved on. Things at work are not so insane. I have made new friends to supplement my deteriorating friendships and my significant other has been diagnosed with cancer.
I have had the pleasure of meeting several developers. Ben Rome has handily defaced the credits page of my copy of Wars of Reaving. I actually pay attention to the credits of the books. I look into who wrote, who developed and who drew for them.
I am acutely aware of how hard Adrian Gideon works. Taking an unofficial role of informing the community of whats going on behind the scenes while we wait. As well as doing the layout for CGL's products.
and I try to tell them frequently how much I appreciate that work.
I've been doing this battletech thing for over two decades. I am thirty one so Battletech is one of those things that I 'have been' longer than almost anything else that I ever have been. Life is very demanding of me right now and I have to focus quite a bit of attention to it. But I am managing with a little bit of escapism.
I have stories to tell and daydreams to dream. I have chosen to do it with you all in mechs and warships... and I am waiting to know where my mechs and my warships are going. That I may have to wait four more months, or longer is not particularly pleasant. Even if I understand why it will take that long that does not mean that I want to see that product any less. I spend a lot of time on these forums, the developers are all very kind to spend time with us. Even kinder since quite a few fans like to make attacks on their identity.
If you attack someones work and they identify themselves with that work you might as well be insulting them directly. I empathize with this and I hate it, dearly, when it happens. I am quite aware that all of the people that work on this setting are 'People'. Like I said, I've met a few of them. I seem to like them all.
If that seems ungrateful to you, I apologize.
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If that seems ungrateful to you, I apologize.
Actually I apologize also. I meant that as a gentle tease not a "You suck" which I realize is how it came across. That wasn't what I meant at all, and I'm truly embarrassed that I didn't stop to think how it would sound.
Sorry about that Kitsune, I really didn't mean to violate Wheaton's Law.
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Any update on the IO rules beta release I thought I saw a twitter post that they where heading to layout soon but that was a while ago.
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Yes, it's in layout. But it's too complicated to hand over to a freelancer and it's too low priority for me to have gotten to it yet. There's been discussion about releasing the documents as-is, but the overwhelming feeling is that without proper formatting and layout/context that it's not clear enough to use.
You noted it, but I'll reiterate, we're talking beta rules here, not final files.
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Thank you for the update.
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I know we got new stuff 12 days ago... but seeing the 2765 LCAF Report has made me break half a dozen F5 keys.
Elsie 4 Life!
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I know we got new stuff 12 days ago... but seeing the 2765 LCAF Report has made me break half a dozen F5 keys.
Elsie 4 Life!
Oh I'm sure we'll get it after GenCon. ;)
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"In Progress" BattleTech Sculpts (http://catalystgamelabs.tumblr.com/post/84165179271/in-progress-battletech-sculpts)
That new Black Knight is very nice, but let's wait how the actual mini turns out. I might buy some.
As for Orochi and Hatamoto, those are nice models of not-so-good 'Mechs. And I have no use for Ares, as I don't play for the Republic.
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If you don't care about the Ares, why did you bother to type about it? ???
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If you don't care about the Ares, why did you bother to type about it? ???
And why not?
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Because while even posts saying that you don't like something can be useful if voiced as constructive criticism, simply saying "I don't care" contributes nothing at all. Doubly so in this thread, which has nothing at all to do with those miniatures. Posting that you don't care in that thread still wouldn't contribute, but you'd at least be able to see on-topic from your post, even if you'd need Hubble-grade optics to see it.
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Because while even posts saying that you don't like something can be useful if voiced as constructive criticism, simply saying "I don't care" contributes nothing at all. Doubly so in this thread, which has nothing at all to do with those miniatures. Posting that you don't care in that thread still wouldn't contribute, but you'd at least be able to see on-topic from your post, even if you'd need Hubble-grade optics to see it.
Since page 2, this thread revolves about CGL's Tumblr account updates - people comment what appears here. So far nobody has had any problem with it ...
Anything else?
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Aside form still waiting for a refutation of my post, nah, that's it.
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Good.
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And since we both seem to be dragging this thread off topic, let's let it go here and go back to wild speculation about future CGL releases, yep? O0
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Catalyst has a tumblr feed? Is there a way of following tumblr feeds without having an account? I'm rather curious, but also rather lazy ;)
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The tumbler updates also show up on the Catalyst twitter feed (and facebook?). So I usually find out about them from my twitter feed.
But some sort of account is needed so that whatever knows how to notify you?
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It is good to see the coming releases updated. Cannot wait for the next XTRO's. I notice that the "IlClan" wasn't on the coming release page, in my opinion I think that the "IlClan" book will be a Gen-Con release or late this year.
IMO: If the "IlClan " book is about the Home world clans invading the Inner Sphere, do you think that there will be new mechs, battle armor, vechiles, proto mechs, aircraft and ships. It has been fifty to sixty years since anything was heard from the Home worlds.
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Battletech stuff is our crack and we want more. No matter what we want more.
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Catalyst has a tumblr feed? Is there a way of following tumblr feeds without having an account? I'm rather curious, but also rather lazy ;)
Yes, you can use RSS feed.
No registration needed and it works in many internet browsers (either natively or you can use some add-on, if you wish something fancier).
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The two Clan Historical are pretty interesting. Was there alot details on the fights against the Widowmakers? Golden Digest and Klondike skipped most of the action that happened during the Trial of Absorption was concluded.
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Nothing other than Kerensky getting killed. Big blank canvas. Well, except for the ending. But CGL is getting pretty good at that sort of thing.
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The two Clan Historical are pretty interesting. Was there alot details on the fights against the Widowmakers? Golden Digest and Klondike skipped most of the action that happened during the Trial of Absorption was concluded.
Details of the Widowmaker's final stand on Roche, too, dude! The Khans were dead, it was down to a saKhan and a cluster or so of troops. SaKhan Vordermark launched a nasty ambush on the attacking Wolves, who were beleaguered somewhat in their struggle to destroy the Widowmakers and things did not look good for them at all. Then came Ethan Morreau of the Goliath Scorpions and a few stars and Khan Cyrus Elam. All of them totally unbidden, and at the urging of Loremaster Morreau who charged headlong into the fray with everyone else following.
The Widowmakers are no more today, and the Goliath Scorpions have always felt the Wolves were allies, even if the Wolves did not always see it that way.
In a nutshell. FM: Warden Clans, the Goliath Scorpion section has most all of this. Always read every section, but not all in one sitting. Retention is greatly aided by taking in only three or four Clans at one time O0
Widowmaker will be fraykin' heeeuuuge! :D even if it's shortish.
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I believe that there were some rumors that Natasha Kerensky had a drop of Widowmakers' blood in her veins.
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I believe that there were some rumors that Natasha Kerensky had a drop of Widowmakers' blood in her veins.
It's more than a rumor.
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I'm hoping for some info on the Widowmaker fleet. We need more than just a transport called Egg Sac.
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I'm hoping for some info on the Widowmaker fleet. We need more than just a transport called Egg Sac.
Agreed also hoping this may be the product that will have the Riga destroyer stats in it. Would fit the time frame and it is the only SL ship that we have yet to see.
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I'm hoping for some info on the Widowmaker fleet. We need more than just a transport called Egg Sac.
Wouldn't it be horrible if the Widowmakers went with an egg theme instead of (presumably) a spider theme for the Dropships?
CW Poached
CW Hardboiled
CW Cracked
CW Double Yolk
CW Organic
CW Over-Easy
Good thing that wouldn't happen. :) ...right?
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Only if they want to poach the collective brain of the fan base with eggstreme prejudice.
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I don't think everyone would appreciate the yolk.
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The yolk would be on them, then.
It would be interesting to know if the names of the former Widowmaker WarShips given to Wolf's Dragoons for their mission to the Inner Sphere were the original names...
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The excitement has scrambled this thread
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Yep, we had better get back on topic before the mods crack down on us and we all end up with egg on our faces . . .
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An eggcellent idea.
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An eggcellent idea.
Omellete you get away with that one, but I hope the egg jokes are now ovum. They're scrambling my brain.
And I hope our new delivery of gaming materials will come soon.
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This just in....
http://catalystgamelabs.tumblr.com/post/84427609391/battletech-alpha-strike-companion-cover-final
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This just in....
http://catalystgamelabs.tumblr.com/post/84427609391/battletech-alpha-strike-companion-cover-final
A Victor putting a hole in a mech, good shot.
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That's a nice picture.
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That's a nice picture.
It really is. My phone has a new background now O0
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Sweet cover art.
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It is almost like there is a hidden artist war to develop the best cover art as it just keeps getting better and better.
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It is almost like there is a hidden artist war to develop the best cover art as it just keeps getting better and better.
'Twas a terrible time that, the Artists War. The horrors of kaleidoscopicly rendered concepts, thrown together with reckless abandon, in order to flatten the awe of even the most jaded fan, tore the visual spectrum apart.
In the end, all that was left was a barren wasteland of stick figures and cackling madmen, producing mere finger paintings, all rendered in puce.
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'Twas a terrible time that, the Artists War. The horrors of kaleidoscopicly rendered concepts, thrown together with reckless abandon, in order to flatten the awe of even the most jaded fan, tore the visual spectrum apart.
In the end, all that was left was a barren wasteland of stick figures and cackling madmen, producing mere finger paintings, all rendered in puce.
Wait, you're saying that Catalyst is gonna partner with XKCD? SWEET! :D
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Yup, and can you image the awesome that would be the Warrior Trilogy rendered in stick figure cartoons?
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Yup, and can you image the awesome that would be the Warrior Trilogy rendered in stick figure cartoons?
I’m sorry, my brain rearranged that into ‘the Warrior Trilogy rendered in Order of the Stick cartoons’. I just spent twenty minutes rebooting from an awesome-induced system-crash. [notworthy]
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Yup, and can you image the awesome that would be the Warrior Trilogy rendered in stick figure cartoons?
Black hat man as Hanse Davion.
This must be funded, I will gladly throw my fists full of cash at it.
The Celestial Throne room suddenly is a ball pit with Max Liao enjoying every second.
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Riddle me this:
I'm standing in my LGS right now looking at a print copy of Wars of the Republic Era.
I ordered it via BattleShop a month and a half ago, since which time the order has been "processing." I was told, correctly I believe, that my order wouldn't ship until there was a street date.
There's been no street date announced that I've seen. And yet, here I am, looking at the thing.
I read on one thread or another that LGSs get product shipped before online orders are filled. Is that what's happening here?
Or am I losing my mind?
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You're not losing your mind. You will get your book. You just need to be patient. Questions of "When?" never get answers, but rest assured that questions of "Will it?" will always end up with an answer of "Yes."
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I understand. I wasn't trying to be impatient, just wanted to make sure that I hadn't missed something or there wasn't an issue with the order. I haven't used BattleShop often (in fact I might have only used it once, a while back) and wasn't sure there wasn't something unusual here. Thanks for the response.
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You're not losing your mind. You will get your book. You just need to be patient. Questions of "When?" never get answers, but rest assured that questions of "Will it?" will always end up with an answer of "Yes."
6 weeks!
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It's less than infinity, yes? :)
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It's less than infinity, yes? :)
So is Graham's number, that doesn't mean much...
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Cubby, I'm looking into this.
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I’m sorry, my brain rearranged that into ‘the Warrior Trilogy rendered in Order of the Stick cartoons’. I just spent twenty minutes rebooting from an awesome-induced system-crash. [notworthy]
Black hat man as Hanse Davion.
This must be funded, I will gladly throw my fists full of cash at it.
The Celestial Throne room suddenly is a ball pit with Max Liao enjoying every second.
Get's around the whole no new novels thing to, if we can have 12 year olds sweat shop the moving pictures into the corners of their text books for us.
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Thanks very much.
I shouldn't have included the timing element regarding how long ago I ordered, because that's not really relevant. My question after seeing the book already on the shelf was just regarding the process of how distribution occurs.
It wasn't intended as a knock on CGL--my local post office is a joke and I don't trust packages or anything else to arrive as intended. I'm content to wait as long as I know that something is in fact coming, and didn't disappear in the mail.
Please resume the regularly scheduled thread.
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I'm content to wait as long as I know that something is in fact coming, and didn't disappear in the mail.
I wish we had more people like you on these forums. And the Levs forums.
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Did I miss a street date announcement for Wars of the Republic Era?
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Did I miss a street date announcement for Wars of the Republic Era?
PDF one been out for little bit. I not certain about the book.
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Did I miss a street date announcement for Wars of the Republic Era?
Cubby mentioned on a post from a page back that it was in print and on the shelves at his local FLGS. O0 He was just relating that it did not get shipped to him yet from battleshop yet, and seeing it prompted asking about it here.
I love hard copies. I also love PDFs for convenience, but they are not the same. The monitor light bothers my eyes after a while, no matter how much I magnify the page.
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I always want more stuff, but right now Im in that save up for Gencon phase right now. Instead of get the PDF/BOOK Combo right now, maybe hold off until I get the DTF in my hand after being waiting at the doors when they open the flood gates on Thursday at 10a.
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I wish we had more people like you on these forums. And the Levs forums.
If you can't be happy waiting for it, you probably won't be happy actually having it. Plus, I've done some minor freelance work on one or two BT projects, and am working on the Valiant Universe RPG. I have a basic understanding of the way the process works, it is what it is.
Cubby mentioned on a post from a page back that it was in print and on the shelves at his local FLGS. He was just relating that it did not get shipped to him yet from battleshop yet, and seeing it prompted asking about it here.
When I asked the friendly folk at the store on 2 May, they said it came in within the last two weeks but couldn't be more specific. So I don't think it's been out for a month or anything like that.
I love hard copies. I also love PDFs for convenience, but they are not the same. The monitor light bothers my eyes after a while, no matter how much I magnify the page.
Roger that. I stare at a computer screen 9+ hours a day, not including working on other projects at home. Even a little time reading DTF saves my eyes some strain.
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I wish Print on Demand was available for PDFs, my eyes don't like looking at the screen too long as well.
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I print all of my PDFs to read the first time through
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One for Adrian Gideon....
Not to sound greedy or like more of an addict than I am :)
But any chance of an update of these ones?
And too be really hopeful, are they any other projects, announced or unannounced, that we could get some hints to go crazy over?
Ah, ask me again next week. :)
I figure its been a few weeks, any hints for whats next in the pipe :)
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http://bg.battletech.com/?page_id=474
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[inappropriateselfpromotion]There is the The il(legitimate)- ilClan: Introduction and 3146 (http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,38992.0.html) available ... 3147 to be written once the family
intruders visitors leave [/inappropriateselfpromotion]
***Fletch is not bored waiting for the ilClan ...
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http://bg.battletech.com/?page_id=474
I was kinda fishing for which of those is next....ie...this month :)
[inappropriateselfpromotion]There is the The il(legitimate)- ilClan: Introduction and 3146 (http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,38992.0.html) available ... 3147 to be written once the family intruders visitors leave [/inappropriateselfpromotion]
***Fletch is not bored waiting for the ilClan ...
Guess that will have to do :D
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http://bg.battletech.com/?page_id=474
A Revival TP publication pending?
*Getting popcorn and giggling maniacally*
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A Revival TP publication pending?
*Getting popcorn and giggling maniacally*
I know! I think i'm a little more excited for the widowmaker tho.
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Darn it all
*chucks another broken keyboard into the pile*
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Good things come to those who wait. Plus just let other people F5 for you ;)
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So something coming really soon!
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Good things come to those who wait. Plus just let other people F5 for you ;)
This right here.
Hellion's Tantrum Fury gets covered in a Revival Trials book? Yes, please! Gravy always welcome. And we'll get more information and art regarding so many of the personalities we came to know of so long ago, I'm hoping.
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I thought the Hellion's Fury campaign was long after this time period, taking place either before or just after the Great Refusal?
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This one was the one mentioned in Crusader Clans, occurring right on the heels of being eliminated from involvement in the invasion early in the process.
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Wait, something is coming out soon?? :o
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Field Report: Lyran Commonwealth should release soon.
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Field Report: Lyran Commonwealth should release soon.
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oh pretty please? I am so neurotic about my love o the Elsies!
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Define soon. Tomorrow, Monday second period of the Bruins game?
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Sooner than anything else coming out. :)
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Ah, ok. Thanks!
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Gotta love it. :)
DC Handbook - in DTF! - is going to be well-received. It'll be just like old times. :D
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Sooner than anything else coming out. :)
Excellent news (hope its Tuesday so i can get it printed and bound to read at work on Wednesday night when its quiet).
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Field Report: Lyran Commonwealth should release soon.
(M Bison voice): "YES! Yes! Yeeeesssss!"
One more gem to the pre-Succession Wars Infinity Gauntlet I will wield as I strike upon all of known human space!
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(M Bison voice): "YES! Yes! Yeeeesssss!"
One more gem to the pre-Succession Wars Infinity Gauntlet I will wield as I strike upon all of known human space!
but the Infinity Gauntlet had six Gems... unless you are counting the Periphery nations report as well
which I have the Highest Expectaions for for some reason... probably has to do with the Rim Worlds
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but the Infinity Gauntlet had six Gems... unless you are counting the Periphery nations report as well
which I have the Highest Expectaions for for some reason... probably has to do with the Rim Worlds
Actually IO was my sixth gem.
It was going to be the size of a fricking Hope Diamond, but still universal smashy smashy.
Though Periphery works too, chances are I'll get it before IO releases.
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Well I just got "Historical: Wars of the Republic ERA" DTF version by mail today. I was wondering why Catalyst Game Press hasn't put out a release date? I know Con season is up on us so they might be too busy.
I hope we get some new PDF's releases soon, I am looking forward to some new stuff.
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We didn't get a street date for the box set either. I'm guessing they're up to their necks right now.
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While we are all eagerly awaiting the next BT hit, let's all take a moment to remind ourselves how awesome we've had it this year. I mean...we could be waiting for the next Leviathans product... ;)
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...we could be waiting for the next Leviathans product... ;)
Everytime i hear Leviathans, i think of Renagade Legions' Leviathans (WarShip) game.... #P
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Everytime i hear Leviathans, i think of Renagade Legions' Leviathans (WarShip) game.... #P
You know there's a number of people on the RL yahoo group working on updated versions of the rules with various suggestions for new ships / ideas etc?
It would be nice if there was a new book out before Thursday, since I'm running a polling station for the European Parliament elections and it looks like being very, very quiet.
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I know June 6th something would come out. Is that going to happen this year?
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I know June 6th something would come out. Is that going to happen this year?
It would be nice, but I can't say I expect it. The Jihad and the Word of Blake are history (maybe).
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"In Progress" BattleTech Sculpts: Gunsmith (http://catalystgamelabs.tumblr.com/post/86464912426/in-progress-battletech-sculpts-gunsmith)
New sweets for Federated Suns fans.
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I know June 6th something would come out. Is that going to happen this year?
We keep hoping for certain products this June, but if the writers want to take more time to create the best product possible, then they should do so by all means. I'd rather have a great product later than rushed products now that aren't as deep.
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I know June 6th something would come out. Is that going to happen this year?
Isn't that in the middle of convention season?
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Isn't that in the middle of convention season?
Origins is less than a month away....
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Origins is less than a month away....
Is there going to be even Battletech, Catalyst or IWM there this year?
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I know nothing about US Conventions...
Looking forward to them if it means we might get a new (major) product!
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Is there going to be even Battletech, Catalyst or IWM there this year?
To the best of my knowledge, yes.
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So were more likely to get something released during convention to charge us all up?
I think i remember a release being done that way when GenCon or Origins was happening, i think the former.
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From what I gather, GenCon tends to be the "big release party". However, more to my point, this is a very busy time for the staff as they have to also attend to planning and preparation for Origins & GenCon.
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I don't know if this is the best thread to ask, but do we have a confirmation that ilClan is going to be released this year? I think everyone is assuming it is, but I'm not sure.
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I don't know if this is the best thread to ask, but do we have a confirmation that ilClan is going to be released this year? I think everyone is assuming it is, but I'm not sure.
The gist of this thread appears to be speculation mixed with blatant desire and politely zealous shouts for info :D
Methinks it's the perfect thread to ask ;D
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I don't know if this is the best thread to ask, but do we have a confirmation that ilClan is going to be released this year? I think everyone is assuming it is, but I'm not sure.
It's not one of the products I have on my plate for the near future, no.
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It's not one of the products I have on my plate for the near future, no.
Speculation...does this mean it could be on someone else's plate...or already done waiting for GenCon??? lol O:-) 8) O0
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Speculation...does this mean it could be on someone else's plate...or already done waiting for GenCon??? lol O:-) 8) O0
IlClan's already been stated as not being this year at all.
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IlClan's already been stated as not being this year at all.
I must have missed that one...my bad.
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Indeed so did I. I thought they were closing out the Dark Age this year. Oh well, I can be patient....as long as I get my fix now and then *twitch, twitch*
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IlClan's already been stated as not being this year at all.
wait, what?? where'd they say that?
I'm severely unhappy about this, if that's the case. for a book that i thought was originally slated for the end of 2013 to be a omplete no-show for all of 2014 is incredibly disappointing. ilclan is basically the only thing I'm really interested in getting right now. until we see where things are finally going here, it's hard to get excited about anything else.
Between the paucity of solid facts we get on anything these days, the outright lies in some sourcebooks confusing the issue even further, and the delay on such an absolutely major book, it's starting to get hard to remember why I even bother with the official sourcebooks and storyline. i've got half a mind to hold off buying ANY sourcebooks till we get ilclan.
did you guys hire George R R Martin to replace herb or something?
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Wow. You react REALLY strongly to statements that don't back themselves up with evidence... :o
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IlClan's already been stated as not being this year at all.
Source please?
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Wow. You react REALLY strongly to statements that don't back themselves up with evidence... :o
It IS a conditional statement.
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Source please?
It's been stated at least 3 or 4 time previously in this very thread.
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It's been stated at least 3 or 4 time previously in this very thread.
I've searched all 21 pages for every instance of "ilClan" and nowhere does it say "not this year"
It's been said that it won't be soon, but no real sort of time frame is given.just vague "not on the horizon" and similar statements. Most of which are far enough back that a gencon release wouldn't be impossible.
I do think that 2015's longer than I can wait for it though. This book is very make-or-break for me.
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There was a statement of "Not this year" in reference to 2013 at one point...but I've never seen anything for 2014 either.
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Well I guess 3150 is not 'this year'. The ilclan is inevitable ... just like IO
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It IS a conditional statement.
I'd call it a conditional lid-flipping, but I suppose it does help apply a thin veneer of calmness to it. ;)
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oh. cause calm wasn't really what I was going for. :-\
ilClan really IS what I'm waiting on. and its starting to feel exactly like waiting for the next Song of Ice and Fire book.
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Hi,
Out of curiosity, what if The ilClan never happens?
Thanks,
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Gozer the Gozerian walks the earth in the form of a mighty Slorr?
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Hi,
Out of curiosity, what if The ilClan never happens?
Thanks,
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For some reason that statement worrys me.
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Hi,
I'm just asking "what if?" here. Try not to jump to conclusions here.
Thanks,
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If it doesn't, something else will happen. And Battletech will continue on, and I for one will be damned happy. I like the rollercoaster that everyone's been on, ups and downs, and it's a lot of fun to follow. Whether it's ilClan, 3250, or 3150 for the next book, I'm happy with it - I'm here for the battles, BattleMechs, and cool designs.
Also House Kurita needs more foxgirls.
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Hi,
Out of curiosity, what if The ilClan never happens?
Thanks,
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For a book we've been told is 90% written, to suddenly never happen? That'd be a bit more than I can put up with. It'd take something pretty kerensky damned spectacular to get me to look past that. It's been nearly a decade since GRRM threw out half a book to rewrite it at a glacial pace, and I'm still incensed that he did that. I don't willingly forget easily. likewise, the Battletech plot high water mark has been in nearly the same place since what, Bonfire of Worlds? FM3145 and the TROs gave us a little progress I suppose, but really it opened up more questions than it answered. Its hard for me to muster any enthusiasm for the past, when the future is looming overhead like damocles.
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Hi,
For a book we've been told is 90% written, to suddenly never happen?
My point is: Plans can change. There's actually quite a bit of material that has been written which may now never see the light of day.
Its hard for me to muster any enthusiasm for the past, when the future is looming overhead like damocles.
Also part of my point: If The ilClan were canceled, that future you appear concerned with is gone with it, replaced with the same wide unknown all of us face day to day. If all you are concerned with is "the future", well, you can never really escape that. But if you're fearing a particular future, I'm suggesting that it may not be as certain as all that. Again, plans can change.
Thanks,
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Hi,
Out of curiosity, what if The ilClan never happens?
Thanks,
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Depends on you mean. We will get the book, but it's not going to be called ilClan? Or there will be the book, but no one will be the ilClan? Ok for me, I just want a conclusion. Even a bad conclusion is better than no conclusion at all.
Or do you mean if there was no book? Well, I'm not going to be happy. I'll be very pissed, to be honest. Like I said, even a bad conclusion is better than nothing. Battletech wouldn't lose a fan, but CGL would lose a customer.
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For my part, I'm not excited for IlClan because it represents any particular future (especially since we know virtually nothing about its contents, a fact for which I'm grateful). I'm excited for it because it represents the future in general. I'll always be excited for whatever product advances the timeline next.
BattleTech has a cool story with a ton of moving parts that's lasted for decades in the story and in the real world. I just want to know what comes next.
If that turns out not to be IlClan? No big deal. Just tell me what IS next so I can get hyped for that.
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For my part, I'm not excited for IlClan because it represents any particular future (especially since we know virtually nothing about its contents, a fact for which I'm grateful). I'm excited for it because it represents the future in general. I'll always be excited for whatever product advances the timeline next.
This +1.
AFAIK, the IlClan book is the future. However, I agree with Diplominator; I eagerly await advances in the timelin, no matter the format.
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Hi,
My point is: Plans can change. There's actually quite a bit of material that has been written which may now never see the light of day.
They can, but that doesn't mean I won't be disappointed when they do. I think its clear from this thread that a lot of folks are eagerly waiting for it. If I were going to go and do something to axe a product that I knew people were eager to see, I'd want to communicate that to them clearly, because the longer they wait, the bigger the let-down should it not happen. At this point, the only thing I can think of that could possibly cushion that kind of fall is a (non-binding but this is what we intended) Big Book of Battletech Answers, wherein the great mysteries that plague us are given solid answers. And that's about as likely as me being made line dev.
Also part of my point: If The ilClan were canceled, that future you appear concerned with is gone with it, replaced with the same wide unknown all of us face day to day. If all you are concerned with is "the future", well, you can never really escape that. But if you're fearing a particular future, I'm suggesting that it may not be as certain as all that. Again, plans can change.
Thanks,
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Reading this, I'm pretty sure we're either not talking about the same things, or you don't understand what I'm worried about to begin with. :|
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Hi,
Reading this, I'm pretty sure we're either not talking about the same things, or you don't understand what I'm worried about to begin with. :|
It's one of those things, definitely.
Thanks,
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Hi,
Out of curiosity, what if The ilClan never happens?
Thanks,
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Birds suddenly appear, happiness rains and champagne all round!
Seriously though, I'm a not fan of the direction implied by the title Ilclan, so clearly don't have the negative view held by some in this thread if it wasn't "the future". Even if it is, probably won't stop buying BT books, just more for strip mining for AU than following the canon path.
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Hi,
Out of curiosity, what if The ilClan never happens?
Thanks,
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There would be much speculation and carry on here while we try and discover who is going to get the next in-universe crotch kick; same old, same, old.
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Hi,
Out of curiosity, what if The ilClan never happens?
Thanks,
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The Field Report: 2765 series is great, and was a complete surprise. Ditto Historical: Reunification War and Historical: Liberation of Terra. If there's no ilClan, about which I know nothing other than the name, there's a pretty decent chance that something else will come out that I'll really enjoy. *shrugs* I don't know if I'd enjoy ilClan or not - I didn't expect to enjoy Wars of Reaving, and I did; other books I thought I'd enjoy, but was ambivalent about. Chances are, whatever BattleTech product is pushed out, I'll pick it up sooner or later, and there's a better than average chance I'll enjoy it. That's why I'm still buying BattleTech stuff 20 years later, whereas other game systems have fallen by the wayside for me.
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The outcome a chunk of the fandom is assumed is allready a given may not happen even though there was nothing to say that it actually would happen?
Amazing
Me, I'm excited for whatever comes next, regardless of what it may be
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Whether it is ilClan or something else.....six months wait or a year....I am ready for the next chapter of Battletech.
So thrill me Catalyst and don't pull any punches! You have done an excellent job and I am excited for the next shoe to drop.
Until then, more than enough coming items to keep me happy.
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I take battletech, source book by sourcebook. I'll be happy with another Field Report 2765, Turning Point, and XTRO to come out hopefully in next couple weeks.
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I take battletech, source book by sourcebook. I'll be happy with another Field Report 2765, Turning Point, and XTRO to come out hopefully in next couple weeks.
To true, as long as they keep coming i'm happy the mrs and bank balance may not be as happy but that's life i guess.
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Wow...if Ilclan never came out...Why..Why..I'd just have to do what we did when we were told FM:U was pretty much the last thing we would ever really see. Deal with it by blowing up some friends battlemechs?
Seriously, Thinking back to those days i feel spoiled Spoiled. If products hadn't come out after that, No karhu,no Ostrogoth, no Golem/Rogue bear in which i can lament in my opponents screaming.
No Clan:Objectives *makes as horrible as a face as he possibly can*
So yes, Thank you for carrying the flame despite the occasional gauntlet you may face. While i suck at expressing how i feel sometimes, i feel this line from a cruxshadows song will help.
"The trials you now are facing
They are not greater than your will
For there is nothing under heaven
You cannot overcome"
Also remember, Have fun. If you can't have fun, we can't have fun. Seyla
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Also House Kurita needs more foxgirls.
Despite the real life cultural affinity that would seem to exist there I do not believe that the kuritan culture would jive with fox girls. Or at least, I would be sad to see them suffer from repression.
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The future is unseen road we've yet to ride on. For Good or for Ill. Remember guys & gals, people writing for this franchise, have devoted considerable time and money torwards it continuing. I would wager that they love it as much any of you or me.
As with its been said before, if you think BattleMechs aren't in the future, you'd be damn wrong. (Gut feeling here.)
IlClan just name, knowing the future may make you crazy thinking something you may be considerably wrong about.
Anyways.....I'm justing waiting what they have in store for us. Stop worrying.
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Hi,
Out of curiosity, what if The ilClan never happens?
Thanks,
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Then I will be curious to see what does, and look forward to it. Make no mistake, i was curious and happy with the idea of the IlClan, but what ever keeps the IP chuggin forward is good enough for me
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Also House Kurita needs more foxgirls.
Honestly, House Kurita already killed their catgirls, and now you want them to murder another group of hybrid abominations or possible Sea Foxes. Mon Dieu, homme! Give the Combine some time in between genocides.
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Give the Combine some time in between genocides.
Don't look at me, I didn't make the weekly quotas.
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I don't mind if the IlClan doesn't come out, as long as something does and it moves the story forward and I get new stuff to play.
all I know is I can't wait to see what's next. :)
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Hi,
My point is: Plans can change. There's actually quite a bit of material that has been written which may now never see the light of day.
Also part of my point: If The ilClan were canceled, that future you appear concerned with is gone with it, replaced with the same wide unknown all of us face day to day. If all you are concerned with is "the future", well, you can never really escape that. But if you're fearing a particular future, I'm suggesting that it may not be as certain as all that. Again, plans can change.
Thanks,
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So instead of Earth-616 we get Earth-2097. *shrug* If the stuff that's been written is good enough, I'm sure someone will find a use for it somewhere/somewhen.
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Don't look at me, I didn't make the weekly quotas.
Yeah, and that Chandresekhar reduced the number of hours his workers had to work! ;)
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I'm little conflicted if the IlClan thing is dropped. Having empire dominating the Inner Sphere (Hey, there was a 1st Star League for petty sakes..) it could have rised and fall at wink of eye...say a century. Then suddenly, we have new Succession War going, by hot going that way, we'll just have just unorganized mess we have muddle through. I trust CGL, but i don't like what i thinking right now. Hope something does come out that gives franchise direction.
No fiction is bad enough, but jump start would been nice too. Now we may have wait for 5-10 year jump every other year.
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That, or Herb is learning from his minions and doing a Ben Rome on us.
I'd love to see an ilClan come to dominate the Sphere and realize only too late that such power and empire is a poisoned chalice that will the death of the Clan that gained the glory.
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That, or Herb is learning from his minions and doing a Ben Rome on us.
I'd love to see an ilClan come to dominate the Sphere and realize only too late that such power and empire is a poisoned chalice that will the death of the Clan that gained the glory.
Or the future predicted by the novel Surrender Your Dreams is restored.
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I don't know if ilClan was ever on the coming prducts page, but it's not now.
With that beign said, I eagerly look forward to the unknown country and a future that's not set in stone. The continually advancing and unpredictable BT universe has thrilled me for over 25 years now and I suspect it will continue to do such for a long time
Whatever comes next, I know I'll snap it up
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I'd love to see an ilClan come to dominate the Sphere and realize only too late that such power and empire is a poisoned chalice that will the death of the Clan that gained the glory.
I love the idea just because it reinforces a personal belief of mine:
"Terra, she's a cursed world. Don't try to own her!"
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"Terra, she's a cursed world. Don't try to own her!"
Bring on the Death Star
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I would love to see the clan take over the IS. But I dont think that will ever happens.
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Most of humanity loses any name past their first except for the tenth billionth percent who are Blood Named(Lab names are an internal honor if they even exist after the Society Debacle and carry no coolness factor outside of Clan Labs) leading to people wondering if they want to meet up with Fred Wolf, Fred Wolf, or Frederick Wolf. Confusion abodes especially in postal delivery. The most interesting faction is suddenly . . . the Caledron Protectorate who the Clans ignore since it doesn't border the Inner Sphere exactly. The Marian Hegemony would be around as well for similar reasons, but they'd still have that awful emblem. Thus, they have to sit in the corner and weep for lack of coolness.
Honestly, the most interesting thing would be the hundred of stories of rebellions against the Clans while actually. . . the first few of them would be awesome. After the tenth, readers would probably claimer for the Clans to die already to prevent confusion over who was the janitor in that one scene was Fred Wolf, Fred Wolf or Sven Wolf. Eventually Clan society would be unable to deal with all of the so-called bandits including the social outliers that appeared in some Inner Sphere societies such as the hippies of Gogh-Bukowski, and eventually it would collapse due to the lack of social mobility and the eternal enemy of all societies stagnation.
The Clans as a fictional force lose all kinds of interesting aspects once they achieve their goal. The next interesting point for some is when the corruption or "taint" sets in. Sibkos of overly overfed sibkins barely fitting in their cockpits for example would be a good one for some since it would show the decline of the Clans as elites to pampered nobility that they once looked down on.
The better course is to probably give the Clans Terra but not the entire Inner Sphere since that gives them something to keep going for as oppose to becoming complacent and tainted, but that's my nickel's worth of opinion on the issue.
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I think that there is an interesting phenomenon that has happened with battletech.
The setting has always been dictated by novels that they followed with sourcebooks. So this is the first product that is the future. So far they have all been named and written about something written before...
So now ive got this funny scenario in my head where the developers are on a conference call and say,
"Maybe we should not title the book with its conclusion when the fans do not know what is coming."
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I find myself after reading Kitsune413's comments, thinking that the Developers are try to overall act as a council of GMs running Battletech as big campaign for everyone. Only problem with that, is the campaign has to be profitable so they can afford to produce stuff for us.
They want to surprise us, but not jar and scare us off at same time. Given how fiery responses get, its hard not to see its a sensitive subject.
Sadly, i think its easier to produce things in past "Eras" than in current and pushing beyond into the future. Perhaps too many people holding on to the past. Since the game is no longer a continue story in form of novels.
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If you pay attention to the way posters comment towards Ben Rome their comments are very similar to the way most player groups talk about their gm's.
I can also say having met Ben Rome I connected to him on that level. He is a gamemaster, being one myself I related.
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That, or Herb is learning from his minions and doing a Ben Rome on us.
Herb has no minions beyond the Herblets now, alas.
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Herb has no minions beyond the Herblets now, alas.
True, but now he has something even more deadly: Allies.
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Aside from what now is rumored sundered IlClan book, What is left in the we actually know were getting for sourcebooks/play books. I suspect 3145 is going to be very long year if Herb message is correct.
Field Report 2765: LCAF (or Lyran Commonwealth 2765)
Field Report: 2765: Perphery
Operational Turning Points: Widowmaker Absorption
Operation Turning Point: REVIVAL Trials
Handbook: House Kurita
Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives IV
Experimental Technical Readout: Republic
Alpha Strike Companion
Republic book must just been added, i hadn't seen that one up there before. Here comes the Orca.
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Hi,
Aside from what now is rumored sundered IlClan book, What is left in the we actually know were getting for sourcebooks/play books. I suspect 3145 is going to be very long year if Herb message is correct.
I've said nothing about The IlClan being "sundered". I merely said the future as I once teased it is no longer guaranteed to happen as stated. Please do not jump to extreme conclusions.
Thanks,
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Please do not jump to extreme conclusions.
What, on this forum? In this thread?
(http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130504072315/fallout/images/thumb/c/c4/Kirk_you-must-be-new-here.png/500px-Kirk_you-must-be-new-here.png)
;)
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Hi,
I've said nothing about The IlClan being "sundered". I merely said the future as I once teased it is no longer guaranteed to happen as stated. Please do not jump to extreme conclusions.
Thanks,
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As long as we do not end up stuck in the year 3145 for the next 3-5 years I am happy. As much as I love Battletech as a whole, I always thought the MW:DA one year for one year advancing storyline was a cool concept.
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As long as we do not end up stuck in the year 3145 for the next 3-5 years I am happy. As much as I love Battletech as a whole, I always thought the MW:DA one year for one year advancing storyline was a cool concept.
+20
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I just want another Field Report 2765.
I like them, and like em even more when it's got a great fleet list.
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Miniatures Masters: Victor & Wolfhound (http://catalystgamelabs.tumblr.com/post/87655931481/miniatures-masters-victor-wolfhound)
Pictures of Victor and Wolfhound from the new BattleTech Lance Packs.
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Hard to tell from those pictures, but they look good to me. O0
Though I guess that at this point, we just have to accept that the Victor Poop-Squat is officially an institution... ;)
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I hate the "look" of plastic miniatures, but if they are anything as detailed as what you can see in the packaging images...these may be a hit. Pricing wise, seems good to me...hopefully they will sell well. If enough interest is in them from the community, I'll definitely carry them in my online store.
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Though I guess that at this point, we just have to accept that the Victor Poop-Squat is officially an institution... ;)
Nah, they all represent the here to unknown, rear-mounted remote sensor dispenser variant.
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Nah, they all represent the here to unknown, rear-mounted remote sensor dispenser variant.
Ewwww....slimey
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What do you mean by their 'look'? From what I've seen, the newer ones look just as good as metal once painted.
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I mean, when you look at the plastic ones, they don't look as detailed as the metal ones. Maybe it's just the images I've been seeing, I haven't seen any of the new plastic ones "in hand"...so I can't give an honest impression of them.
I sincerely hope they are just as detailed as people have said, I really do...but for myself, I'll stick to metal. Just something about the weight of them, and maybe a little nostalgia when I think back to my first mech purchases in the mid 80's. For me, plastic just doesn't cut it, but I know a LOT of people that love them.
So it just all comes down to preferences. I'm not knocking them at all...I just can't see the detail clearly enough in pics as I'm more of a hands on kind of guy unless there's glaring errors, then I will call it out! LOL
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I respect your opinion.
But there is one thing that makes these Lance Packs interesting to me: Price tag.
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I mean, when you look at the plastic ones, they don't look as detailed as the metal ones. Maybe it's just the images I've been seeing, I haven't seen any of the new plastic ones "in hand"...so I can't give an honest impression of them.
Sadly I don't have any pictures to prove it to you, but the best way I can explain their quality is this: Remember the Trebuchet and Catapult from the older sets? The current ones are on the exact same level as the metal ones. Even the missile racks. O0
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I respect your opinion.
But there is one thing that makes these Lance Packs interesting to me: Price tag.
Agreed...that's why I will be watching it with interest in carrying them fir my online store. If people are wanting them, I'll carry them...it's an AWESOME price!
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Sadly I don't have any pictures to prove it to you, but the best way I can explain their quality is this: Remember the Trebuchet and Catapult from the older sets? The current ones are on the exact same level as the metal ones. Even the missile racks. O0
I trust you even though you're a Weirdo! LOL
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Sadly I don't have any pictures to prove it to you, but the best way I can explain their quality is this: Remember the Trebuchet and Catapult from the older sets? The current ones are on the exact same level as the metal ones. Even the missile racks. O0
The ones from PlasTech? Those were awesome. Thanks for the heads up!
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I was referring to the ones from the intro box sets just prior to this last release, actually. The 25th Anniversary box and the release just after it.
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I was referring to the ones from the intro box sets just prior to this last release, actually. The 25th Anniversary box and the release just after it.
Ah, ok. Thanks for the clarification. Looks like I may still have a purchase or three to make before I quit. Thanks again.
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I trust you even though you're a Weirdo! LOL
Nomination for post of the month please ... O0
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Nomination for post of the month please ... O0
Hahaha! Thanks
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The box set comes with 16 mechs plus 2 special mech for $50. That is a good price for all that.
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The box set comes with 16 24 mechs plus 2 special mech for $50. That is a good price for all that.
FTFY
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Though I guess that at this point, we just have to accept that the Victor Poop-Squat is officially an institution... ;)
Victor: "I have an AC/20 for an arm. I can poop squat where I please."
They look nice, plus it feels good to have a reinforcements-like pack coming up.
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Victor: "I have an AC/20 for an arm. I can poop squat where I please"
Someone now needs to mod a Victor to look like Bender :-)
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I'm thinking a plastic Victor is going to be a whole lot easier to repose than a metal one.
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I'm thinking a plastic Victor is going to be a whole lot easier to repose than a metal one.
at the very least cutting through the AC barrel to liberate it from the legs (it is built off the single piece from the lance pack) will be easier.
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I am happy to hear about the next reprinting of the Introductory Box and the new Lance packs. I wish we see something soon in new PDF's . I can say the new stories at Battlecorps is just curbing the addiction.
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I am happy to hear about the next reprinting of the Introductory Box and the new Lance packs. I wish we see something soon in new PDF's . I can say the new stories at Battlecorps is just curbing the addiction.
+3 O0
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I guess the June 6th release don't work anymore because it's not he jihad anymore.
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Hoping for more products soon. "All work and no [products for 2 months] makes Jack a dull boy." :)
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Hopefully the dry period will end next week when origins happens. However, for some reason I keep thinking were going end up waiting t'ill GeneCon.
As side note, Gaming Trade Magazine's June issue #172 had noted some CGL releases they allege are coming out in August (pages 18 and 20).
I'm not going say what they are, because it will generate be too much crazy talk on online. I REALLY doubt their coming out (least 1 of them) when they say they are, since they've been known get dates and products wrong.
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Just read the article...here is hoping they are right this one time ;)
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Do you think that the wait because something new will be coming out this weekend at origions?
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Just read the article...here is hoping they are right this one time ;)
Yeah I hope that one comes out for Gen Con.....
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I can see Alpha Strike and the Anthology as being realistic but as for IO unless Adrian Gideon was blowing smoke when I asked him about the beta rules a month or two ago then it is not coming out any time soon. I would love to be wrong but I doubt I will be.
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As side note, Gaming Trade Magazine's June issue #172 had noted some CGL releases they allege are coming out in August (pages 18 and 20).
I'm only seeing CGL products on page 17 here, are we looking at the same thing? I don't know about the Shadowrun side, but otherwise the one thing that jumps out is IO, no idea why that's there.
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http://www.gametrademagazine.com/downloads/GTM172Games.pdf
Lots of CGL product across the board, but IO would be a surprise.
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I'm only seeing CGL products on page 17 here, are we looking at the same thing? I don't know about the Shadowrun side, but otherwise the one thing that jumps out is IO, no idea why that's there.
The pages i gave were from the printed version.
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http://www.gametrademagazine.com/downloads/GTM172Games.pdf
Lots of CGL product across the board, but IO would be a surprise.
BT-related highlights within (I don't know if the ship dates given are in any way accurate)
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Hope Anthology is indeed coming out. Yay, more reading material at work!
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I wonder if the aerospace material in the Alpha Strike Companion will go as far as to cover WarShips?
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I wonder if the aerospace material in the Alpha Strike Companion will go as far as to cover WarShips?
That would be awesome, but don't see that happening.
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That would be awesome, but don't see that happening.
Yeah. Me, neither.
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Can we have dropships then? Please? :))
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Hi,
You have those in the core book already.
Thanks,
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Hi,
You have those in the core book already.
Thanks,
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My apologies! I meant to refer to the release of official Alpha Strike cards for dropships and rules for space only battles. Sorry for the confusion.
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Hi,
I'm afraid I don't know anything about the cards.
Sorry,
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I am more than a little curious as to the decision making process that came to the conclusion that the time/ energy/ cost presumably involved in wha went into work that may not get used was worth abandoning. I am feeling a bit more comfortable with the way in which the Battletech property is being developed recently, but Catalyst still doesn't strike me as the kind of company that can afford to throw away a lot of resources. What is so dramatically different about the new direction that makes it worth all the lost resources?
Disclaimer: all of my assumptions are just that. Maybe it cost nothing to develop the IlClan idea and maybe Catalyst and everyone who works for/ is involved with the company has their homes insulated with bricks of hundreds for lack of anything better to do with the money. I am just a curious guy. I don't actually expect an answer, obviously, either. Just musing aloud.
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Was the Wars of the Repbulic there at Origins in DTF?
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I am more than a little curious as to the decision making process that came to the conclusion that the time/ energy/ cost presumably involved in wha went into work that may not get used was worth abandoning. I am feeling a bit more comfortable with the way in which the Battletech property is being developed recently, but Catalyst still doesn't strike me as the kind of company that can afford to throw away a lot of resources. What is so dramatically different about the new direction that makes it worth all the lost resources?
You realize that nobody has said there even is a new direction?
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Was the Wars of the Repbulic there at Origins in DTF?
It's on general release in DTF (I picked it up a month or two back), so I'm sure it was.
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It's on general release in DTF (I picked it up a month or two back), so I'm sure it was.
I haven't got my book yet, that's why I wondered. Ordered it first day, still haven't got it.
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I know there been some wacky things going on with distrubters in my area/region. Its getting annoying. :/
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Sadly that does not mention the Ilclan. I'd like to see the story finally get into open waters with CGL at the helm.
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Was the Wars of the Repbulic there at Origins in DTF?
Yes.
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Sadly that does not mention the Ilclan. I'd like to see the story finally get into open waters with CGL at the helm.
Argh! Ye need be vareful...there be Diamond Sharks out there...
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Whatever event is replacing the (if that's the case) IlClan book that we thought coming out, is properly underway being worked on. Properly why its so quiet lately.
EDIT: I'm basing my what these "if" statements on what reps have told me from on and off the forums. I apologize if this sounds like someone trolling, I am not. I apologize for confusing people. There no statement that anything has happened, but nothing happens unless is posted on the main page or in general statement by Catalyst. The IllClan thing was never announced officially as far I've known "Coming Soon" etc, only mentioned in a BattleChat where it came from in first place.
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Whatever event is replacing the IlClan book that we thought coming out, is properly underway being worked on. Properly why its so quiet lately.
Wait the Ilclan is being replaced? Where did CGL say that?
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They didn't. They just pointed out that as with all future events, the odds of ilClan getting published are not precisely 100%.
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Wait the Ilclan is being replaced? Where did CGL say that?
Here you have two original statements, so you can read them:
Hi,
Out of curiosity, what if The ilClan never happens?
Thanks,
Hi,
I've said nothing about The IlClan being "sundered". I merely said the future as I once teased it is no longer guaranteed to happen as stated. Please do not jump to extreme conclusions.
Thanks,
That's all.
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All I can say is that the BattleTech ball continues to roll forward. Things ARE happening people.
Be the Blakist; Keep the faith; BattleTech will prevail.
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Wait the Ilclan is being replaced? Where did CGL say that?
http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,36701.msg914316.html#msg914316
http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,39667.msg916784.html#msg916784
Among these posts, states in directly the IlClan plans aren't same anymore.
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http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,36701.msg914316.html#msg914316
http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,39667.msg916784.html#msg916784
Among these posts, states in directly the IlClan plans aren't same anymore.
Right, but he did NOT say it was cancelled, he said IF it was...see the bold, underlined, italicized, red wording below...
Hi,
My point is: Plans can change. There's actually quite a bit of material that has been written which may now never see the light of day.
Also part of my point: If The ilClan were canceled, that future you appear concerned with is gone with it, replaced with the same wide unknown all of us face day to day. If all you are concerned with is "the future", well, you can never really escape that. But if you're fearing a particular future, I'm suggesting that it may not be as certain as all that. Again, plans can change.
Thanks,
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When "What if it gets canceled?" is the only news we're getting from anyone remotely official, it tends to engender feelings of concern.
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When "What if it gets canceled?" is the only news we're getting from anyone remotely official, it tends to engender feelings of concern.
True, but I like to think as it is such a good story line, they won't completely dismiss it. It may be delayed, it may be on a hidden agenda for a Con...the only people that would know are TPTB.
I for one hope it comes out, as well as MORE info on the Homeworld Clans.
One of the other statements Herb made on the above links from Wrangler (http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,39667.msg916784.html#msg916784) was the fact that "There is no longer any guarantee or promise whatsoever that we will ever see a 3250 era" (I'd just "quote" it but the thread has been disabled).
I for one am happy about this, because maybe...JUST MAYBE...they figured out that the whole ilClan thing can be worked over for years rather than one book & be done with it. Think of it kinda like the FedCom civil war...if one of the IS clans claimed to be ilClan...do you really think the homeworld clans would sit by & let that happen. Not a chance. This scenario makes me think that TPTB realized that this whole ilClan thing is MUCH deeper than 1 book and possibly took the "ilClan book" and tore it in to several different parts, making a collection of books that leads us through many years in game time...but a couple in real life. I'd be very happy with that but I won't get my hopes up for it.
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True, but I like to think as it is such a good story line, they won't completely dismiss it. It may be delayed, it may be on a hidden agenda for a Con...the only people that would know are TPTB.
I for one hope it comes out, as well as MORE info on the Homeworld Clans.
One of the other statements Herb made on the above links from Wrangler (http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,39667.msg916784.html#msg916784) was the fact that "There is no longer any guarantee or promise whatsoever that we will ever see a 3250 era" (I'd just "quote" it but the thread has been disabled).
I for one am happy about this, because maybe...JUST MAYBE...they figured out that the whole ilClan thing can be worked over for years rather than one book & be done with it. Think of it kinda like the FedCom civil war...if one of the IS clans claimed to be ilClan...do you really think the homeworld clans would sit by & let that happen. Not a chance. This scenario makes me think that TPTB realized that this whole ilClan thing is MUCH deeper than 1 book and possibly took the "ilClan book" and tore it in to several different parts, making a collection of books that leads us through many years in game time...but a couple in real life. I'd be very happy with that but I won't get my hopes up for it.
Agree with you completely, if the IlClan thing is read deal, I think it really is bigger thing. I wasn't worried about missing out snything if a timejump accrued in the first place. We have Historicals that can fill in the gaps. There maybe nothing really big happening or was happening between now and in distant future which could been jumping point for perhaps best time to be playing Battletech. Unfortunately, it may not happen or we'll never know.
I just hope whatever is coming out will be good and keep us engrossed in this great franchise. I just hope knee-jerking reactions don't derail things.
In mean time, I hope we'll see something new soon in month or so.
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Oh for ******'s sake.
IlClan is my project. I was assigned it before Herb stepped away. I crafted the outline, I worked out the content with Herb. I assigned the writers, and so on.
IT. IS. STILL. COMING.
There's been no scrapping of writing, no changes to the format or content, no readjustment of canon. The ONLY thing that has changed is that it has been shuffled around the schedule and has been moved farther down due to other mitigating circumstances that none of you need concerning with. It's coming, just not now.
So PLEASE STOP with the 'woe is us' crap. Thank you.
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GhostBear...you are the man.
I swear, we should all copy his post & have it at the ready for when someone comes along & says it's not coming anymore! LOL
Thanks GB!
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Be the Blakist; Keep the faith
You can expect visitors from Regulus - soon ... ;)
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IT. IS. STILL. COMING.
*palpable relief*
So PLEASE STOP with the 'woe is us' crap. Thank you.
Sure thing!
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Oh for ******'s sake.
IlClan is my project. I was assigned it before Herb stepped away. I crafted the outline, I worked out the content with Herb. I assigned the writers, and so on.
IT. IS. STILL. COMING.
There's been no scrapping of writing, no changes to the format or content, no readjustment of canon. The ONLY thing that has changed is that it has been shuffled around the schedule and has been moved farther down due to other mitigating circumstances that none of you need concerning with. It's coming, just not now.
So PLEASE STOP with the 'woe is us' crap. Thank you.
(http://forums.crackberry.com/attachments/android-f169/249970d1393016646t-jail-breaking-samsung-image.png)
(Don't kill me!)
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Methinks you shouldn't poke the (Ghost) bear, Hellbie. :D
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Thank you, GhostBear!!!!
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I swear, we should all copy his post & have it at the ready for when someone comes along & says it's not coming anymore! LOL
Personally I think everyone should mostly keep this line from that post:
So PLEASE STOP with the 'woe is us' crap. Thank you.
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Personally I think everyone should mostly keep this line from that post:
LOL very true as well.
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Sorry for starting the bonfire. I saw conjecture and wanted actual sources.
I guess careful what you ask for might apply here? ::)
Thanks for the confirmation Ghostbear.
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Sorry for starting the bonfire. I saw conjecture and wanted actual sources.
I guess careful what you ask for might apply here? ::)
Thanks for the confirmation Ghostbear.
*kills the entire Star Adder Clan*
Forgiven. :-X
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I guess careful what you ask for might apply here? ::)
If you think that's applied only to you, it isn't.
Stuff like this has been going on for months. Freaking. Months.
I know as fans we get excited, even a bit energetic about possible releases or potential ideas.
That's all well and good, it breeds excitement for a title.
Then there's the moments where we fans then take the discussions and turn them into lamentations over things that just might not be true.
Raging at things that aren't there, which eventually leads to the "woe is us".
I love our community, truly I do.
However there are times that even the best of us will argue that a grilled cheese sandwich is being made.
All because they just smelled fresh bread being baked nearby.
Excuse the metaphor, I'm kind of hungry right now.
*kills the entire Star Adder Clan*
Forgiven. :-X
Great, now one of the chefs just had to pop a souffle! ;D
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*kills the entire Star Adder Clan*
Forgiven. :-X
Sadly, you have the power to do that! lol
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*kills the entire Star Adder Clan*
Forgiven. :-X
But...that means no Cloud Adders. :'(
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*kills the entire Star Adder Clan*
Forgiven. :-X
Excellent.
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Sorry for starting the bonfire. I saw conjecture and wanted actual sources.
That's all it takes to get a Clan killed around here?! Man, the Word REALLY screwed the pooch on the whole "Jihad" thing.
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*kills the entire Star Adder Clan*
Forgiven. :-X
And nothing of value was lost!
There's been no scrapping of writing, no changes to the format or content, no readjustment of canon. The ONLY thing that has changed is that it has been shuffled around the schedule and has been moved farther down due to other mitigating circumstances that none of you need concerning with. It's coming, just not now.
So PLEASE STOP with the 'woe is us' crap. Thank you.
Frankly this should be in your sig. It applies to every bloody book that hasn't been released just as much as it does the IlClan book.
That said, Ben, does the same stand for the WuTangClan sourcebook as well, or has that been scrapped, content changed, reformatted, and readjusted?
Hell, I don't even know what the Great Panic was all about; from what we HAVE seen of schedule slips and book changes, they turn out BETTER. Keep up the awesome, guys.
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Oh for ******'s sake.
IlClan is my project. I was assigned it before Herb stepped away. I crafted the outline, I worked out the content with Herb. I assigned the writers, and so on.
IT. IS. STILL. COMING.
There's been no scrapping of writing, no changes to the format or content, no readjustment of canon. The ONLY thing that has changed is that it has been shuffled around the schedule and has been moved farther down due to other mitigating circumstances that none of you need concerning with. It's coming, just not now.
So PLEASE STOP with the 'woe is us' crap. Thank you.
BOOM! put those doubters in their place!
I am more curious about the smaller PDF products int he pipe, those last twop 2765 Field reports are my most hotly anticipated...
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*kills the entire Star Adder Clan*
Forgiven. :-X
Yes, I've expected that for a while now, all good.
I have the not so unique experience of having my favorite faction axed. If you top the Jags death when you off the Adders you've got my full support.
There's plenty of other faction ponies around here to jump on.
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And nothing of value was lost!
Nothing of value to the greater BT universe or, especially, fandom is lost. Sure, I'm realistic about it.
The Ghost Bears have lots of fun toys too. I'll take a blue 4/6 assault omni anyway I can get it.
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Just wow... nice turn of the thread!
And HAIL ILCLAN, #!&@%$!
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Just wow... nice turn of the thread!
And HAIL ILCLAN, #!&@%$!
No Rebs! According to the April Fools Joke we get demilitarized! We have to hatch a Sea Fox scheme to stop this product from happening. Launch Operation OverReaction!
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Hell, I don't even know what the Great Panic was all about; from what we HAVE seen of schedule slips and book changes, they turn out BETTER. Keep up the awesome, guys.
That's a good point; we waited forever and a day for Operation Klondke and Wars of Reaving to come out, but they ended up being some of the best sourcebooks in the history of the franchise. It makes me even more excited for Handbook House Kurita, Interstellar Operations and the ilClan sourcebook.
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*kills the entire Star Adder Clan*
Forgiven. :-X
w00t! >:D
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But...that means no Cloud Adders. :'(
nope, will just have to have the Cloudy Stoned Coyotes ... "Reports of the demise of the (Cloudy) Stone Coyotes are being verified and the question still being asked if the force was the ‘(Cloudy) Stoned Coyotes’ given their penchant to stop at any world with a 7-11 or kebab shop."
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What is this "ilClan Book" people speak of? I don't see it on the Coming Releases page. Ok thanks!
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What is this "ilClan Book" people speak of? I don't see it on the Coming Releases page. Ok thanks!
<Spaceman1>: What 3145 products are scheduled for next year?
<Habeas2>: Spaceman1 - Era Report: 3145, TRO: 3145, and Field Manual: 3145 are the key books of the 3145 period we are working on. There is also an Era Digest planned to cover the early Dark Age period (when the "pirate factions" showed up), a Historical to cover the wars in between, and the final book of the 3145 priod will be The ilClan.
<mostrojoe>: So no hints for 2013? Nothing really new or interesting you want to throw to us?
<Habeas2>: Mostrojoe - 2013 is basically the year we go through the Dark Age setting. From beginning to end, for all intents and purposes, we will be watching the entire era unfold and reach its conclusion with The IlClan sourcebook.
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What is this "ilClan Book" people speak of? I don't see it on the Coming Releases page. Ok thanks!
New frontiers and Cold1's nightmare come true }:)
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New frontiers and Cold1's nightmare come true }:)
Y'all better hope it's my nightmare. ;D
New frontiers is what I'm looking for. We can all (mostly) agree CGL is doing good work. What they did with the Jihad and Dark Age frameworks was better than,I think, most expected. It was done well. It is time to see CGL develop the story and the game in open and uncharted waters.
I don't really care what the next products are. I just want to see the story move forward. A legitimate Ilclan story (sorry Fletch) where a clan actually beats the Republic off Terra would be perfect. If it involves the homeworld clans then it's icing on the cake. If the Ilclan book involves an epic to the death war between the two clan groups, also great.
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Oh for ******'s sake.
IlClan is my project. I was assigned it before Herb stepped away. I crafted the outline, I worked out the content with Herb. I assigned the writers, and so on.
IT. IS. STILL. COMING.
There's been no scrapping of writing, no changes to the format or content, no readjustment of canon. The ONLY thing that has changed is that it has been shuffled around the schedule and has been moved farther down due to other mitigating circumstances that none of you need concerning with. It's coming, just not now.
So PLEASE STOP with the 'woe is us' crap. Thank you.
And this is just one writer! Imagine what happens when the entire Ghost Bear Clan gets involved! ;)
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It's coming. When who knows but coming. We wait for all new products.
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*kills the entire Star Adder Clan*
Forgiven. :-X
They were still alive till now?
Wow you are going to be merciful (and older :P )
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No Rebs! According to the April Fools Joke we get demilitarized! We have to hatch a Sea Fox scheme to stop this product from happening. Launch Operation OverReaction!
Operation OverReaction commenced.
So I meant #@%* the ilClan! Their just a bunch of %*@#$! And they are ruining the game! We'll never get back to 3025 tech at this rate. Gah...
;)
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Well, CGL just posted their July street dates and it's "All Shadowrun all the time"*
* - I think it's still the Year of Shadowrun, quiaff?
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Neg.
We have been pretty well looked after this year.
BT fans are just impatient for their next dose of JooJoo goodness. I believe TPTB run the schedule so just as the flame war threads start up they drop a product. Fair chance I am wrong.
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Well, CGL just posted their July street dates and it's "All Shadowrun all the time"*
Got a link? I love shadowrun. :)
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Here's a link
http://www.catalystgamelabs.com/2014/06/18/july-street-dates/
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Fair chance I am wrong.
Yup!
Thanks,
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Always good to know...
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Just a question on coming releases there are 6 pdf products listed and 3 print books said to be coming out but with two of the books being IO and HB Kurita I am not holding my breath waiting for them. Has there been any mention of other products or is this just a thin year for battletech.
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We've got a print book and a new box set so far, and I believe the next Battlecorps Anthology is on track. Given we've had preview images for the Alpha Strike Companion cover recently, I'd guess it's the next physical book (and one I'm looking forward to a great deal)
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looking forward to that as well and the PDF books but with nothing released in 2+ months was hoping that maybe something else was in the works.
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Yeah the street dates all being shadowrun products doesnt mean much. They dont exactly street date pdf's. I imagine the fwl objectives is due out soon... probably just waiting for a pdf buddy to release with. They like to group up.
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It does feel an extremely slim year this year I agree...
Field Report 2765 AFFS
BattleTech Historical: Wars of the Republic Era
Introductory Box Set
BattleTech: Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy Tournament
BattleTech Experimental Technical Readout: Gunslingers
BattleTech: Era Digest: Dark Age
BattleTech: Field Report 2765: FWLM
So that is seven products, the real problem is that they been released in "batches" with three in February and four in April... So if I really want to get my hopes up I would say we might be due another batch in the next few weeks.
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It is understandable because as far as I know we still only have an interim head line developer and it is currently con season so releases will probably be a bit thin under such circumstances.
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It does feel an extremely slim year this year I agree...
Field Report 2765 AFFS
BattleTech Historical: Wars of the Republic Era
Introductory Box Set
BattleTech: Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy Tournament
BattleTech Experimental Technical Readout: Gunslingers
BattleTech: Era Digest: Dark Age
BattleTech: Field Report 2765: FWLM
So that is seven products, the real problem is that they been released in "batches" with three in February and four in April... So if I really want to get my hopes up I would say we might be due another batch in the next few weeks.
I think we've been spoiled for last couple years, I think. Given the avalanche of TROs we got last year and other things we got last year. I think were still doing good getting products to buy, its not easy write and make this stuff perfect.
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Waiting for the high quality work they've produced has been very worth it, but I still check the top of the board every day hoping there's a new post.
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Its free RPG day! Something with that?
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Its free RPG day! Something with that?
They released the AToW QSR + scenario in 2012 though I don't remember if it was on the day or if they have a new scenario this year.
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Just real, real, real busy guys. BattleTech isn't all we do, even if it the 'first love' for most of us. ;)
Checking over Field Report: Lyran Commonwealth 2765 to publish soon, prepping Operational Turning Points: REVIVAL Trials to turn over to art and layout, wrapping up the Alpha Strike Companion while working on Alpha Strike cards. That's just right now, we've got other BattleTech irons in the fire.
Maybe they'll let me have a blog or something on the front page so these posts aren't just buried in the forums :D
[edit - wrong Turning Points listed, fixed]
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Maybe they'll let me have a blog or something on the front page so these posts aren't just buried in the forums :D
That would be awesome Adrian, and honestly, with someone like you at the helm...we'd at least have regular updates.
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Maybe they'll let me have a blog or something on the front page so these posts aren't just buried in the forums :D
Hear Hear! O0
I wonder if we all PM Randall if it would happen ;D
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That would be awesome Adrian, and honestly, with someone like you at the helm...we'd at least have regular updates.
I'd like to second this. I think these updates do indeed get buried and that causes some confusion in the fan base.
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Hear Hear! O0
I wonder if we all PM Randall if it would happen ;D
NOooooooooo
Think about it folks, he loves responding to us.
Chances are he'll respond to all of us.
ALL.
OF.
US.
That's just asking for all projects to get bumped back. ;D
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Then the Precentor Martial is to be left in peace to plot the course of the wars we love to follow. ;D
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Can't wait for the revival trials. Really excited for it. Just missed out taking it with me on my trip. But I did get a new Battletech convertee while I was out.
Just ran a grinder with some friends (and a friend brought a friend) Beginners luck was putting it lightly. I had all Operation Klondike Clan Builds in there and a misprinted Shogun-C that shouldn't have been in the stack. First mech he drew and he put down one of mine in the first round.
A friend tried to death from above my Stalker and I got him in the head with a large laser, then he missed his DFA roll and ended up falling on his head on the landing... Was enough to get us a new fan.
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Adrian, such a blog would be very appreciated :)
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I agree about the blog
There is a ton of historical stuff here lately. Is CGL trying to knock out all those projects before a charge into new territory?
I'm psyched about the REVIVAL Trials TP though. Invasion era clan book.... YES PLEASE!
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I agree completely. We should support him for getting him, his own blog or something.
Adrian Gideon has been one aside from Welshman in keeping us update as rest of us end up going stir crazy waiting for something to drop.
I hope CGL be able spare time to hook him up with something. Least give him a thread or something!! :D
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I hope CGL be able spare time to hook him up with something. Least give him a thread or something!! :D
That right there would be the easy answer. Adrian should start his own thread, locked, so only he can update it as time goes on. The only question is can TPTB see how many people "watch" the thread...that would give them the idea of if a "blog" would be the best thing!
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Adrian - our spark in the Darkness ... ;)
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Thanks for the updates Adrian!!
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I'm psyched about the REVIVAL Trials TP though. Invasion era clan book.... YES PLEASE!
+1 O0
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+1 O0
+2 O0
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nope, will just have to have the Cloudy Stoned Coyotes ... "Reports of the demise of the (Cloudy) Stone Coyotes are being verified and the question still being asked if the force was the ‘(Cloudy) Stoned Coyotes’ given their penchant to stop at any world with a 7-11 or kebab shop."
It's not the Stone Coyotes ... it's the Stone's Coyotes!
(with apologies to Stackpole ...)
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It's not the Stone Coyotes ... it's the Stone's Coyotes!
(with apologies to Stackpole ...)
It's not the Stone Lions...it's the Stone's Lyin'!
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It's not the Wesley Crushers it the Wesley Crushers!
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It's not the Wesley Crushers it the Wesley Crushers!
It be cool if Will Weaton played Battletech, that regimental/mercenary unit name would be awesome.
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Yep, especially as the Wolf's Dragoons to his Waco Rangers. 8)
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Any speculation what the REVIVAL Trials will be like? Gleaming what i could find from the original Jade Falcon source book (Wolf book had almost couple sentences...) Falcons and other crusader clans took on Wolf in series of trials of refusal against invasion on the Mars fields of Stracha Mechty. I don't think those were trials for position for the invasion. Invading Clans book didn't look like they cover much on the trials, just the invasion from other clans didn't get their own source book.
What source books have Trials of position for the invasion in them? I could sworn i read them somewhere
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Clan Wolf fought a trial of refusal against the invasion. After that the clans fought a series of trials of position to see who would participate.
Its mentioned pretty briefly in the history of most clans. So the invading clans sourcebook, field manual warden clans or field manual crusader clans should reference it. But it has never been explored in depth.
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It's not the Wesley Crushers it the Wesley Crushers!
I'm perfectly fine with this.
Assuming he has a Battle Armor special forces group called "The Redshirts". O0
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It's not the Wesley Crushers it the Wesley Crushers!
I just sent him an email, if he has time...I'll hear back, but he's a busy guy.
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I guess I had good timing today...here's his response...
Email from Wil Wheaton...
I haven't played Battletech in ... gosh, 25 years? But I am familiar with it (and the short lived places you could go play it in pods and pretend you were driving an actual mech).
I would be honored if someone created a unit called the "Wesley Crushers"!
Wil
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For those looking for more (BattleTech) crack, Randall's been leaving more tidbits on Twitter and Facebook. The most recent being ...
Okay, finished going through Alpha Strike Companion, now to fold all my notes back into the PDF to hand off to Ray… rnb
I can't help you with any other crack varieties. Sorry.
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I guess I had good timing today...here's his response...
Email from Wil Wheaton...
I haven't played Battletech in ... gosh, 25 years? But I am familiar with it (and the short lived places you could go play it in pods and pretend you were driving an actual mech).
I would be honored if someone created a unit called the "Wesley Crushers"!
Wil
Tell him if I do this, it will require a mention on The Wil Wheaton Project. (And yes, I will do this.)
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Tell him if I do this, it will require a mention on The Wil Wheaton Project. (And yes, I will do this.)
I'll do one better...I'll send him a link to the thread. With any luck, he will make an account & talk to us about it so we can get this done! I'd love to see it.
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I'll do one better...I'll send him a link to the thread. With any luck, he will make an account & talk to us about it so we can get this done! I'd love to see it.
Great! I'll even add any friends he wants name-checked into the unit.
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Just sent him the link...now we wait & see! Pretty cool guy I must say, and very glad he didn't fall off the map after Star Trek:TNG & has had a good career. Not many people would actually take the time to respond given the kind of hectic schedule they have, but he's always come off as "one of the guys" rather than "snobby celebrity". Nice to know real people exist in Hollywood!
<crosses fingers> If he comes on, and this happens...I'm making a unit specifically for it. I'd love to see Fighting Pirannha Graphics come up with a logo for it (unless you want to GB). Could go so far as a bowling ball, hitting 3 pins out of the way (one center, one right, one left) with the Big Bang Theory's molecule as the background.
Just make sure to come up with a unit paint scheme too! Those are always lacking in the books!!! We need to make this one happen, and have it done right!
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Not sure if he's going to make an account/log in or not...but he did see the thread & read the responses from GhostBear...here's his reply to me...
"I can't promise anything on the show, but I'll do my best."
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This is now my favorite thread. I eagerly await the canonization of Wesley Crushers.
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This is now my favorite thread. I eagerly await the canonization of Wesley Crushers.
Ya know, back when I started this thread, I had no idea how big it would get...but I agree with you! We've gotten some great answers, and some really funny responses...but this "Wesley Crushers" thing tops them all. If it doesn't happen as a "canon" thing...I'm doing it anyways & I will have FPG make the decals for it. He (Wil Wheaton) is a cool guy, and literally took the time to respond to a random fan...so why not do it anyways?
Definitely hope he says something in the show, that would seal the deal for making this happen, but if not...I'll definitely make it myself.
If you see this again Wil...thanks for taking the time out of your schedule! You're a good guy...best of luck man!
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Ya know, back when I started this thread, I had no idea how big it would get...but I agree with you! We've gotten some great answers, and some really funny responses...but this "Wesley Crushers" thing tops them all. If it doesn't happen as a "canon" thing...I'm doing it anyways & I will have FPG make the decals for it. He (Wil Wheaton) is a cool guy, and literally took the time to respond to a random fan...so why not do it anyways?
Definitely hope he says something in the show, that would seal the deal for making this happen, but if not...I'll definitely make it myself.
If you see this again Wil...thanks for taking the time out of your schedule! You're a good guy...best of luck man!
If he does it, it will go a long way towards making up for "blowing off" my request to write the intro to my book last year.... ;)
I've already got a project in mind to stick the Crushers in. If he wants input on the logo and colors, pass 'em along to me.
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Who would have guessed my silly joke would turn out like this. :D
Now I have a really great story to tell in my author blog tomorrow :)
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I guess I had good timing today...here's his response...
Email from Wil Wheaton...
I haven't played Battletech in ... gosh, 25 years? But I am familiar with it (and the short lived places you could go play it in pods and pretend you were driving an actual mech).
I would be honored if someone created a unit called the "Wesley Crushers"!
Wil
He should also be aware of it from the Mechwarrior 4 bouts he hosted on Arena. That's right, a pre-buyout G4 reference!
And he is a nice guy. I know a writer from The Nerdist who can vouch for it. He and Chris Hardwick, in addition to being one time roomies are both passionate about giving gaming culture the same coverage enjoyed by film and sports.
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I thought about writing about what my wife would be willing to do for Chris Hardwick to have a positive BT plug on The Nerdist podcast but thought better of it.
Though she does make fantastic deserts. He could have a lifetime's worth of blueberry cobbler with homemade ice cream. O:-) Though he'd be risking a return of "Fat Chris".
[Ramble over for the time being.]
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And he is a nice guy. I know a writer from The Nerdist who can vouch for it. He and Chris Hardwick, in addition to being one time roomies are both passionate about giving gaming culture the same coverage enjoyed by film and sports.
Good to hear!
Back on topic, and not to beat a dead horse...
Hypothesis for ilClan - The homeworld clans, after all this time out there alone, take Kerensky's dream a little further & streamline it. The clans all either fold in to, or are absorbed in to 1 or 2 clans (probably 2 so there's the ability to trial against each other). They come up with a bunch of new tech from the reavings & the discovery of The Society. Say it's un-developed tech that they prefect. Then, this 1 or 2 clan force launches a full scale invasion of the IS. Either down from the Davion/Capellan/Marik area...or just right through the current IS clans areas.
They demolish all who stand in their way as they are a larger force than the original invasion fleet. They reach Terra, and either are met by Stone, or one of Stones closest people like Redburn...hell maybe Julian reaches Terra on his way to New Avalon & is swept up in this. Whatever person it is...either leads a force against the invading clan (call it what you will, but I believe the Cobras & Adders could easily become one...not sure about the Coyotes & Lions), or ends up using clan tactics against them & calls for a trial of possession (or one is called on Terra & this person defends either way). Whatever homeworld clan it is...becomes ilClan. Some of the IS clans follow in line, others rage against them, maybe even to be annihilated.
Just my thoughts...which I think would be awesome, but at the same time...I'm a Wolf at heart & would love to see them win. I just think that's the "obvious" choice and won't happen. If it doesn't, I'd love to see the Coyotes, Star Adders, or the Cloud Cobras win it (not in any specific order).
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Who would have guessed my silly joke would turn out like this. :D
Now I have a really great story to tell in my author blog tomorrow :)
This thread has made me dizzy ...
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This thread has made me dizzy ...
No operating heavy machinery
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I guess I had good timing today...here's his response...
Email from Wil Wheaton...
I haven't played Battletech in ... gosh, 25 years? But I am familiar with it (and the short lived places you could go play it in pods and pretend you were driving an actual mech).
I would be honored if someone created a unit called the "Wesley Crushers"!
Wil
Not to be a wet blanket here, but while HE would be honored, I wonder if someone with an army of lawyers and a trademark on the name would have a problem with it.
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Not to be a wet blanket here, but while HE would be honored, I wonder if someone with an army of lawyers and a trademark on the name would have a problem with it.
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>>>Throws Herb in the nearest industrial strength dryer...<<<
We want a unit called the Wesley Crushers!!! lol
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>>>Throws Herb in the nearest industrial strength dryer...<<<
We want a unit called the Wesley Crushers!!! lol
You also want classic 'Mechs that look like someone else's intellectual property. I can't help but recall how THAT worked out...
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How about Wheaton's Crushers? He's already cool with the idea, and it still holds to the idea while being a lot less direct.
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You also want classic 'Mechs that look like someone else's intellectual property. I can't help but recall how THAT worked out...
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LOL true, and while I don't think Chuck Lorre would sue you guys on that, I completely understand the tenuous position it would put you guys in.
Perhaps a play on the name would be best here as stated above, Wheaton's Crushers would be good too, just make sure the CO is named Wil Wheaton! (or add an L to the first name to avoid any other possible lawsuits lol)
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May I suggest "The Will Crushers" would be a good name for a military unit.
Wheaton's Crushers sounds like a breakfast smoothie with museli in it.
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Who would have guessed my silly joke would turn out like this. :D
Now I have a really great story to tell in my author blog tomorrow :)
This is one of the reasons why I love these boards.
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Now that I got some cash, bring on the products....at least the ones that won't be at GenCon!
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Now that I got some cash, bring on the products....at least the ones that won't be at GenCon!
Good Luck! I hope you get a lot CGL/BTech swag!
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Tell him if I do this, it will require a mention on The Wil Wheaton Project. (And yes, I will do this.)
You thinking what I'm thinking? This could work.
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You thinking what I'm thinking? This could work.
Er, I think so Brain, but why are the pink flamingos so important?
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I wonder if Alpha Strike is fast enough for Tabletop. I sorta doubt regular BattleTech would be fast-paced enough to play well but Alpha Strike might.
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I wonder if Alpha Strike is fast enough for Tabletop. I sorta doubt regular BattleTech would be fast-paced enough to play well but Alpha Strike might.
It could be. Problem I see is if it does go onto Table Top, the Intro Box set needs to be in production and be available more readily. So far, aside from one or two games, most of the games on Table Top can be purchased easily through retail. Like Target.
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I wonder if Alpha Strike is fast enough for Tabletop. I sorta doubt regular BattleTech would be fast-paced enough to play well but Alpha Strike might.
If it sees the light of day, the new version of the Succession Wars board game seems like a more likely candidate.
I'm pretty sure the idea of doing BT on TableTop has been discussed on the forums before, but that show is geared to a pretty particular type of traditional board game, not a wargame like BT or WarMachine or 40K.
IIRC, somewhere on their site, Wil does a vlog where he discusses the types of games that "work" on the show, and how even some complex but great games like Twilight Imperium don't work for the format.
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Not to be a wet blanket here, but while HE would be honored, I wonder if someone with an army of lawyers and a trademark on the name would have a problem with it.
The Supreme Court has ruled that parodies of intellectual properties are protected free speech. Could this help us out?
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The Supreme Court has ruled that parodies of intellectual properties are protected free speech. Could this help us out?
Can you afford the lawyer(s) to argue that in court, for however long the supposed owners cared to keep it up? Would it be a good use of your money to do so?
I'd rather have more BattleTech product than pay for lawyers to take on large corporations defending their IP.
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The Supreme Court has ruled that parodies of intellectual properties are protected free speech. Could this help us out?
Parody is good if we're doing it as a one-shot. As I understand it, making an ongoing thing--say, someone wanted stories about the adventures of the Wesley Crushers on BattleCorps or spread across a series of sourcebooks (incidentally, in BT nomenclature traditions, that would imply there's a planet named Wesley; since there's not, a "Wesley's Crushers" would be more appropriate, as we'd only need a CO with the name of Wesley instead)--would then mean we're piggybacking our profitability on someone else's IP. That's where the no-no begins, and why thinks like the Fighting Urukhai, Team Banzai, and Wylie's Coyotes had to go.
And, these days, BT is a bit lawyer-shy; why tempt fate when you don't need to?
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I still say Wylie's Coyotes was a group sent by Clan Coyote to monitor the Dragoons.
I always wanted to run a one-shot where Wylie's Coyotes contract out to ComStar or Brion's Legion to garrison Terra, only to then claim Terra for Clan Coyote, the IlClan after touching down.
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That would have been awesome Adrian! lol
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We learn a lot about the fine points of general business around here. Always good to know O0
(and the Coyote mission is awesome, too)
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Maybe make a single throwaway reference to them, without any real details - then invite Mr. Wheaton to partake the Battletech boards and write up his own entry for the Non Canon Units thread? That way we get the official mention, and he can have all the fun he wants detailing it UNOFFICIALLY in a way that we can all enjoy and not get Catalyst in trouble.
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Mr. Wheaton has no rights to the "Wesley Crusher" IP.
I've done some work in IP and here's the thing. 99 percent of the time a throwaway reference won't get you in any trouble.
1 percent of the time, it gets you into deep, expensive trouble because you've got to pay for a lawyer to represent you if someone say decides to sue, even if they have absolutely no standing.
A good IP attorney can often run hundreds (In some cases say 750/hour) without including things like paying for his help, research, court fees, etc, etc.
In other words, even a completely baseless suit could just about wipe out a years worth of profit, by its lonesome. not a good risk.
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Well, going with hybrid of his actual name and reference to his character maybe better. Like Will's Crushers or something.
Origins starts today or tomorrow? I'm excited to hear what people get to pickup there since i'm little too broke to attend! More crack aka new Battletech stuff please!
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In other words, even a completely baseless suit could just about wipe out a years worth of profit, by its lonesome. not a good risk.
...and as an aside, this is why no amount of money will ever bring the Unseen back.
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Looks like a new hit is coming soon...
http://bg.battletech.com/?p=5611
Hopefully with some of the PDF stuff to create a product Over Dose!
Edit looks like the final cover is out as well.
http://catalystgamelabs.tumblr.com/post/89966977591/battletech-alpha-strike-companion-cover
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Looks like a new hit is coming soon...
http://bg.battletech.com/?p=5611
Hopefully with some of the PDF stuff to create a product Over Dose!
There's some good looking stuff on there. O0
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Maybe make a single throwaway reference to them, without any real details - then invite Mr. Wheaton to partake the Battletech boards and write up his own entry for the Non Canon Units thread? That way we get the official mention, and he can have all the fun he wants detailing it UNOFFICIALLY in a way that we can all enjoy and not get Catalyst in trouble.
How about letting me do what I do and trust that I know what I'm doing?
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Alpha Strike Companion looks like it has goodies in it. I'm surprised LAMs and Capital grade aerospace is being included. I'm glad their in there.
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Looks like a new hit is coming soon...
http://bg.battletech.com/?p=5611
Hopefully with some of the PDF stuff to create a product Over Dose!
Now I want an emoticon with that evil Akuma grin face... [skull]...looking good so far.
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How about letting me do what I do and trust that I know what I'm doing?
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!
GAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHH!!!!!!!!!!
MWAHAAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAHAHAHAHHAHHAHHAAAAA!!!!!!!!!
Good luck with that, really!
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Alpha Strike Companion looks like it has goodies in it. I'm surprised LAMs and Capital grade aerospace is being included. I'm glad their in there.
Oh, yes. I'm surprised they made it in there too. Can't imagine how that slipped under the radar...
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How about letting me do what I do and trust that I know what I'm doing?
We have faith in The Lord of the Reaving! :)
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Parody is good if we're doing it as a one-shot. As I understand it, making an ongoing thing--say, someone wanted stories about the adventures of the Wesley Crushers on BattleCorps or spread across a series of sourcebooks (incidentally, in BT nomenclature traditions, that would imply there's a planet named Wesley; since there's not, a "Wesley's Crushers" would be more appropriate, as we'd only need a CO with the name of Wesley instead)--would then mean we're piggybacking our profitability on someone else's IP. That's where the no-no begins, and why thinks like the Fighting Urukhai, Team Banzai, and Wylie's Coyotes had to go.
And, these days, BT is a bit lawyer-shy; why tempt fate when you don't need to?
- Herb
Remember your days of Lord of the Nukes ... introduce them, nuke them! ;)
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How about letting me do what I do and trust that I know what I'm doing?
That was more a question of "would that be allowable" rather than a direct suggestion, especially since (from the posts above) he hasn't played in quite a long time. You know what you're doing, I trust you know what you're doing, I just don't know what I'm doing...do you trust me?
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Oh, yes. I'm surprised they made it in there too. Can't imagine how that slipped under the radar...
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Well, the LAMs just converted to 'Mech mode and walked in underneath the air search radar....
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Augmented Warriors, Capital Radar Map, Alternate Ammo, Stupid Infantry Tricks...I'm hooked! O0
May want to recheck some of the spelling though, unless you want to hear from nitpicky players who insist that there is no chapter titled 'Point Value Calculations'... ;)
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That Aerospace stuff good enough for me.
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How about letting me do what I do and trust that I know what I'm doing?
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But you realize whenever someone says "Trust me, I know what I'm doing," more ofter than not resulting in a massive explosion? :crazy2: :Jumpy:
craig
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But you realize whenever someone says "Trust me, I know what I'm doing," more ofter than not resulting in a massive explosion?
This is Battletech. How is that a bad thing? :D
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This is Battletech. How is that a bad thing? :D
BattleTech: If things are blowing up you're doing it right.
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BattleTech: If things are blowing up you're doing it right.
Just blow up the other side, or at least the side that pays you more.
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We have faith in The Lord of the Reaving! :)
We do?
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Looks like a new hit is coming soon...
http://bg.battletech.com/?p=5611
Hopefully with some of the PDF stuff to create a product Over Dose!
Edit looks like the final cover is out as well.
http://catalystgamelabs.tumblr.com/post/89966977591/battletech-alpha-strike-companion-cover
Yeah! Variable Damage! that's the stuff.
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Yeah! Variable Damage! that's the stuff.
While not on my must have list I know this is a big deal to a great many others and so I say good for them. It really appears that there's some good stuff ahead.
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How about letting me do what I do and trust that I know what I'm doing?
After all, in the words of Jeremy Clarkson, .... "How hard could it be?"
W ;D
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Augmented Warriors, Capital Radar Map, Alternate Ammo, Stupid Infantry Tricks...I'm hooked! O0
I for one am disappointed that CGL decided to use "Infantry-Only Abilities" instead of "Stupid Infantry Tricks." :'(
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After all, in the words of Jeremy Clarkson, .... "How hard could it be?"
W ;D
"Lets watch James do it and find out" 8)
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I for one am disappointed that CGL decided to use "Infantry-Only Abilities" instead of "Stupid Infantry Tricks." :'(
You could always submit it to errata... ;)
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Some tweets today
"Let's see: Alpha Strike Companion ...uploaded to printer: check."
"BattleTech Box Set ... reprints loading on a ship on July 5th;"
"& still a few more books we're sprinting on: BattleCorps Anthology #5 ... Handbook: House Kurita; "
"And can we also get some BT Lance Packs done in time to show off at Gen Con? Never know what's going to make it until you're there. rnb"
wow, a reference to Handbook: House Kurita? neat. (along with everything else in there just being awesome)
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Trust me...ignore the House Kurita reference. :(
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And here I thought that the Duke Nukem of Battletech was finally coming out well good to see we can still hope for it.
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Looks like a new hit is coming soon...
http://bg.battletech.com/?p=5611
Hopefully with some of the PDF stuff to create a product Over Dose!
Edit looks like the final cover is out as well.
http://catalystgamelabs.tumblr.com/post/89966977591/battletech-alpha-strike-companion-cover
Tripods, Quadvees, LAMs, and Augmented Warriors apparently make a showing.
Wallet did you just scream and explode in my pants pocket?
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Let's hope it was your wallet...
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Yeah, new stuff.
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...And new crack is up! Alpha Strike Companion and Field Report 2765: LCAF.
Some interesting things in both! :)
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So, what warship goodness to the Lyrans get? What's it like and does it use dropships or dropshuttles?
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So, what warship goodness to the Lyrans get? What's it like and does it use dropships or dropshuttles?
Response here (http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,40235.0.html). Because a pdf this awesome deserves its own thread, to properly revel in said awesomeness. :D
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Trust me...ignore the House Kurita reference. :(
Did HBHK get canned?
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Did HBHK get canned?
Not at all.
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Did HBHK get canned?
Basic law of project management. The first 90% of the work takes the first 90% of the time. The next 9% takes another 90% of the time. And so on ...
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After the 1941 april fools joke rules for weapons I had hypothesized that jump travel was the reason targeting was so wonkish in battletech. Before jumpships and hyperspace travel people had no problem firing long distances...
The HPG rules in the alpha strike companion go a long way to support that hypothesis.
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Also the variable damage rule that I hoped would happen is super fun! Very different from normal battletech stuff too so I hadn't seen it coming. But pleasantly surprised!
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Basic law of project management. The first 90% of the work takes the first 90% of the time. The next 9% takes another 90% of the time. And so on ...
'The devil is in the detail' or is that 'the detail is the devil'?
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Adrian Gideon,
Although we have recently received out latest does of crack...is there any way you can give us an update as to what to expect next, or was what we just got the last of it until GenCon?
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Although we have recently received out latest does of crack...is there any way you can give us an update as to what to expect next, or was what we just got the last of it until GenCon?
As I said previously, very, very busy, and at the moment I'm neck deep in the Valiant Universe RPG.
Operational Turning Points: REVIVAL Trials is in layout, and seeing final art slowly come on the next Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives.
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@ Adrian
PM me if your going to GenCon and I'll buy you a beer, free and honest.
You sir are a Boss!
TT
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Hope things go well with the Valiant Universe RPG. Maybe Valiant will do a mini-comic book series of Battletech. It could help promote the game. I'd love see that in comic again.
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According to the CGL twitter this morning they mave have to airship stock in form overseas due to strikes up and down the coast. Given the costs of airshipping that may mean limited stock at GenCon.
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As I said previously, very, very busy, and at the moment I'm neck deep in the Valiant Universe RPG.
Operational Turning Points: REVIVAL Trials is in layout, and seeing final art slowly come on the next Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives.
Thanks Adrian. We know you're busy, which was the reason for the question so people don't go all nuts because something hasn't come out since last week! lol
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According to the CGL twitter this morning they mave have to airship stock in form overseas due to strikes up and down the coast. Given the costs of airshipping that may mean limited stock at GenCon.
Crap. Don't the strikers realize that I need my fix?
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According to the CGL twitter this morning they mave have to airship stock in form overseas due to strikes up and down the coast. Given the costs of airshipping that may mean limited stock at GenCon.
Don't all panic yet, these are potential strikes. Negotiations are on going between both sides and no one has walked away from the table yet.
Granted, I work for a company that manages global supply chains and we've been warning our customers for a couple months now this was coming.
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In the odd dream I was having last night, I must have heard my smartphone's email alert overnight, because I dreamed the new battletech for sale thread had been updated, and suddenly ilClan was available. I kept trying to get back to a PC and purchase it, but all manner of obstacles prevented it. Man was I crushed when I woke up and realized the book had not actually dropped.
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LOL @Steve! It does suck, I'm REALLY wanting to see this book.
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In the odd dream I was having last night, I must have heard my smartphone's email alert overnight, because I dreamed the new battletech for sale thread had been updated, and suddenly ilClan was available. I kept trying to get back to a PC and purchase it, but all manner of obstacles prevented it. Man was I crushed when I woke up and realized the book had not actually dropped.
It would suck very much for it to go away. I think like many things it will come out just maybe not this year. TOO BAD!!!
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New great cover art:
Cover Illustration for BattleCorps Anthology #5: Counterattack (http://catalystgamelabs.tumblr.com/post/91177874086/cover-illustration-for-battlecorps-anthology-5)
Anthony Scroggins did excellent job as usual! O0
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New great cover art:
Cover Illustration for BattleCorps Anthology #5: Counterattack (http://catalystgamelabs.tumblr.com/post/91177874086/cover-illustration-for-battlecorps-anthology-5)
Anthony Scroggins did excellent job as usual! O0
Very nice looking indeed!
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Nice process on the photo and the things added!
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Art is snazzy. I can't wait to read the book! Art just tasty touch of the iceberg for me!
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Trust me...ignore the House Kurita reference. :(
It's a tid bit....but a cool tidbit.
https://twitter.com/bhrome/status/490290757149155328
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It's a tid bit....but a cool tidbit.
https://twitter.com/bhrome/status/490290757149155328
A very cool tidbit indeed 8)
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A very cool tidbit indeed 8)
nice! I like the sound of that!
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New great cover art:
Cover Illustration for BattleCorps Anthology #5: Counterattack (http://catalystgamelabs.tumblr.com/post/91177874086/cover-illustration-for-battlecorps-anthology-5)
Anthony Scroggins did excellent job as usual! O0
First time I can recall thinking this about one of these "new art posts" but I don't like it. It's too cartoony just like the MWO stuff. I get why we're going for that look on the cover though.
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First time I can recall thinking this about one of these "new art posts" but I don't like it. It's too cartoony just like the MWO stuff. I get why we're going for that look on the cover though.
Cartoony? How do you mean?
Reminds me of the old MechWarrior 1st edition cover. Only cooler.
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Looks like a scene out of the cartoon...
It's not bad, don't get me wrong, just looks too Saturday morning cartoon to me. So do all the MWO screenshots I've seen. It's fine, not a big deal. Just glad to see progress on new products.
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Looks like a scene out of the cartoon...
It's not bad, don't get me wrong, just looks too Saturday morning cartoon to me. So do all the MWO screenshots I've seen. It's fine, not a big deal. Just glad to see progress on new products.
That cartoon show is what got me into Battletech!
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Just saw this listed on my distributors site...
35235 Historical: First Succession War
Does anyone have info on this?
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Just saw this listed on my distributors site...
35235 Historical: First Succession War
Does anyone have info on this?
I believe in one of the last BattleChats Herb talked about doing an Historical for the first two Succession Wars and an Era Digest for the Third.
It's be cool if those did come out. Though as a rule, I'd disregard any new product unless told about it by TPTB.
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I've had chats with my distributor over book listings before, and per my rep, if it's on their pre-order listings...it's coming...they just don't know when! lol
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I've had chats with my distributor over book listings before, and per my rep, if it's on their pre-order listings...it's coming...they just don't know when! lol
O0
Then cool. If they're as good as the Liberation of Terra and Reunification War Historicals were...I'm looking forward to a good read!
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It's real, it's on the schedule, but it's still deep in development, so there's not much information. In fact, we're still debating whether it would be Historical: First Succession War or Historical: Early Succession Wars—so please be patient until we have something to say on it ;)
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Awesome, thanks for the info Adrian!
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It's real, it's on the schedule, but it's still deep in development, so there's not much information. In fact, we're still debating whether it would be Historical: First Succession War or Historical: Early Succession Wars—so please be patient until we have something to say on it ;)
Will you take a pre-order now? :D
But seriously, I'm looking forward to this one. Whether it deals with just the first war or both I'm sure it will be a great read.
Though...thinking about all the fact-checking that must to go into it (30 years worth!), my brain is melting... :o #P
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It's real, it's on the schedule, but it's still deep in development, so there's not much information. In fact, we're still debating whether it would be Historical: First Succession War or Historical: Early Succession Wars—so please be patient until we have something to say on it ;)
I go into this thread wondering at this point is it TL;DR
Then I read this and
:D :D :D
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It's real, it's on the schedule, but it's still deep in development, so there's not much information. In fact, we're still debating whether it would be Historical: First Succession War or Historical: Early Succession Wars—so please be patient until we have something to say on it ;)
Fantastic news, thanks for the confirmation.
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It's real, it's on the schedule, but it's still deep in development, so there's not much information. In fact, we're still debating whether it would be Historical: First Succession War or Historical: Early Succession Wars—so please be patient until we have something to say on it ;)
Good news, can't wait.
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I've a funny feeling the first succession war will make the Jihad look like spirited disagreement between friends.
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If the First snd Second Succession Wars were to be split off into itheir own books, I hope that might allow for more room to cover some of the other events of note taking place across the Inner Sphere and near Periphery at the time, such as Operation SILVER SHIELD and the Minnesota Tribe encounters. (I'd also like to see a sidebar or so on the Lyran side of the mini-exodus that led to the foundation of the Hanseatic League.)
Or would the likes of SILVER SHIELD work better in a dedicated operational turning point file instead?
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I've a funny feeling the first succession war will make the Jihad look like spirited disagreement between friends.
Hope so. O0
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I've a funny feeling the first succession war will make the Jihad look like spirited disagreement between friends.
I think it was, 50 years of Jihad battles not just a couple of years.
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It's real, it's on the schedule, but it's still deep in development, so there's not much information. In fact, we're still debating whether it would be Historical: First Succession War or Historical: Early Succession Wars—so please be patient until we have something to say on it ;)
Super cool! The book of carnage is coming!! Whooooh! Big battles, big explosions, a lot planets redecorated!
Thanks for letting us know its coming, Adrian!
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Or would the likes of SILVER SHIELD work better in a dedicated operational turning point file instead?
SILVER SHIELD was a fairly low key military conflict, I'm not sure if even the ex-SLDF on ComStar-SLDF fighting in South America would be enough for an operation turning point, it seem more likely it'd be a scenario at the back of a Historical.
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Silver Shield would have to be a Historical Turning Point rather than an Operational Turning Point, as the latter type of TPs take place across multiple worlds.
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Good to hear that the Succession Wars are going to get a Historical!
My personal opinion, I would vote for one historical per Succession War. I want to read every nitty gritty detail as worlds go boom. But, whatever happens, I am ready to throw my wallet at the screen.
Thank you!
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It's real, it's on the schedule, but it's still deep in development, so there's not much information. In fact, we're still debating whether it would be Historical: First Succession War or Historical: Early Succession Wars—so please be patient until we have something to say on it ;)
Between this and the Lance packs? My bank account number is... :D :D O0
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Between the IlClan and the Succession Wars, the near future is gonna be awesome!
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Silver Shield would have to be a Historical Turning Point rather than an Operational Turning Point, as the latter type of TPs take place across multiple worlds.
Operation Holy Shroud might make for a good AToW campaign?
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Yes, Operation Holy Smudge. ::rubs hands evilly::
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I'm going to have to take your toys off you again, aren't I Knightmare?
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Oh look, payday *twiddle thumbs*
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new BattleCorps anthology (http://catalystgamelabs.tumblr.com/post/93332160601/this-years-battlecorps-anthology-just-fell-out-of)
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Anyone have a idea on what will be in DTF at Gencon.
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I'm guessing Interstellar Operations, but that's ONLY because my distributor shows that as a release in August...just no specific date given.
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I'm guessing Interstellar Operations, but that's ONLY because my distributor shows that as a release in August...just no specific date given.
No, no Interstellar Operations in August.
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LOL wouldn't be the first time the distributor said something would show up when it won't!
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Any new releases between now and Genco?
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Not that I know of, but Adrian would know for sure!
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I'm sure the Alpha Strike Companion will be there. Other guesses?
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The first person to say ilClan will probably be banned from the site by GhostBear for EVER!
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The first person to say ilClan will probably be banned from the site by GhostBear for EVER!
he said it! He said IlC-
(gets hit by thrown rock)
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Well, a rock is better than a banning! LOL
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>:D Ilclan! >:D
Just kidding!
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>:D Ilclan! >:D
Just kidding!
I was the last one to say it and Ghostbear nuked the thread. I apologized and he threatened to off my faction.
But @Hawk, I think they already killed the Burrocks, twice... You're probably safe
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But @Hawk, I think they already killed the Burrocks, twice... You're probably safe
Hahaha so true!
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cold1: Look, I don't think it should be a sin, just for saying "ilClan".
[Everyone gasps]
Site admin: You're only making it worse for yourself!
cold1: Making it worse? How can it be worse? IlClan! ilClan! ilClan!
Site admin: I'm warning you! If you say "ilClan" one more time (gets hit with rock) RIGHT! Who did that? Come on, who did it?
Forumites: He did! He did! (suddenly obscuring their IPs) He! He did! He!
Site admin: Was it you?
Random Forumite: Yes.
Site admin: Right...
Random Forumite: Well you did say "ilClan. "
[Other forumites throws rocks at the luckless forumite]
Site admin: STOP IT! STOP IT! STOP IT RIGHT NOW! STOP IT! All right, no one is to stone _anyone_ until I blow this whistle. Even... and I want to make this absolutely clear... even if they do say, "ilClan. "
[Crowd stones the Site admin ...]
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Always look on the bright side of bans. *Whistles* Do do. Do do do.
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"He is not the
Line Developer messiah, he is just a very naughty boy" ;)
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cold1: Look, I don't think it should be a sin, just for saying "ilClan".
[Everyone gasps]
Site admin: You're only making it worse for yourself!
cold1: Making it worse? How can it be worse? IlClan! ilClan! ilClan!
Site admin: I'm warning you! If you say "ilClan" one more time (gets hit with rock) RIGHT! Who did that? Come on, who did it?
Forumites: He did! He did! (suddenly obscuring their IPs) He! He did! He!
Site admin: Was it you?
Random Forumite: Yes.
Site admin: Right...
Random Forumite: Well you did say "ilClan. "
[Other forumites throws rocks at the luckless forumite]
Site admin: STOP IT! STOP IT! STOP IT RIGHT NOW! STOP IT! All right, no one is to stone _anyone_ until I blow this whistle. Even... and I want to make this absolutely clear... even if they do say, "ilClan. "
[Crowd stones the Site admin ...]
Sounds about right! LOL
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Ilclan
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Oh...you mean the 3250 box set won't be there?
... O:-)
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Ilclan
(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2011/02/11/article-1355848-0110DD4600000578-56_634x586.jpg)
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(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2011/02/11/article-1355848-0110DD4600000578-56_634x586.jpg)
This is why we can't have nice things
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W.O.B.
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Admin: We will be using mass drivers. By the time we are done their threads will be in ruins, we can move in at our leisure!
Random Mod: Mass drivers? They have been outlawed by every civilized forum!
Admin: These are uncivilized times.
Mod: We have rules!
Admin: Electrons on a screen!
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Herb!
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No, it's.....
(http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll28/vagus32000/53143661_zpsdb99b8e0.jpg)
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Historical: 1st Succession War, huh?
I'm all for it. I'll totally buy it.
The question is - will this be enough to get the grognardiest of 3025 grognards to spend actual money on product again, or will it be no good by default because it's not made by FASA?
Only time will tell, but I'd really hope it's the former.
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I'm less worried about Herb these days and more worried about the dude that laid out the WoR and a lot of the Jihad story lines.
Herb might nuke you, but Ben will nuke you, gas you, ortillery you, bio-weapon you, create secret cabals on you, turn you into a lab rat, create a virus designed just to kill YOU, obliterate your favorite faction/planet/mech/character, and then create some fuzzy new clan creature to name a new clan after.
I miss Herb! ;D
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Historical: 1st Succession War, huh?
I'm all for it. I'll totally buy it.
The question is - will this be enough to get the grognardiest of 3025 grognards to spend actual money on product again, or will it be no good by default because it's not made by FASA?
Only time will tell, but I'd really hope it's the former.
I'm not a grognard, I'm the opposite of Grognard. I think the IS factions are not that fun.
I'll buy it cuz it should be EPIC in its scope of destruction.
It's long over due
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I'm less worried about Herb these days and more worried about the dude that laid out the WoR and a lot of the Jihad story lines.
Herb might nuke you, but Ben will nuke you, gas you, ortillery you, bio-weapon you, create secret cabals on you, turn you into a lab rat, create a virus designed just to kill YOU, obliterate your favorite faction/planet/mech/character, and then create some fuzzy new clan creature to name a new clan after.
I miss Herb! ;D
Totally, utterly sigged. That's probably the best compliment I've ever gotten around here. :D
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I'm less worried about Herb these days and more worried about the dude that laid out the WoR and a lot of the Jihad story lines.
Herb might nuke you, but Ben will nuke you, gas you, ortillery you, bio-weapon you, create secret cabals on you, turn you into a lab rat, create a virus designed just to kill YOU, obliterate your favorite faction/planet/mech/character, and then create some fuzzy new clan creature to name a new clan after.
I miss Herb! ;D
So... what you're saying is that Ben is the George R.R. Martin of Battletech?
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The guy that worries me the most is the one who nukes a planet, forgetting that there's a unit on there that they might wanna save for later. Then shrugs and takes it all in stride after he realizes his mistake O0
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So... what you're saying is that Ben is the George R.R. Martin of Battletech?
But he's not making near as much as money or movies
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Historical: 1st Succession War, huh?
I'm all for it. I'll totally buy it.
The question is - will this be enough to get the grognardiest of 3025 grognards to spend actual money on product again, or will it be no good by default because it's not made by FASA?
Only time will tell, but I'd really hope it's the former.
I'd by all the Succession War stuff, even the epically massive 500 ton monster that is the Historical: 3rd Succession War :D
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Totally, utterly sigged. That's probably the best compliment I've ever gotten around here. :D
You're welcome!
Would this be a bad time to ask when we see the Homeworlds again?
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Would this be a bad time to ask when we see the Homeworlds again?
You must focus, and relax your eyes so that you are looking at nothing. That little speck of dust floating past your cornea? That's all that left of Circe.
Don't blink. :)
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You must focus, and relax your eyes so that you are looking at nothing. That little speck of dust floating past your cornea? That's all that left of Circe.
Don't blink. :)
So every time a battletech player blinks another clan homeworld dies? :)
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Yes.
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So every time a battletech player blinks another clan homeworld dies? :)
Yes.
(http://media.tumblr.com/f4536e3f5709501b3fd41dee7b6d5754/tumblr_inline_mhn2mp9sNR1rbajz9.gif)
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(http://media.tumblr.com/f4536e3f5709501b3fd41dee7b6d5754/tumblr_inline_mhn2mp9sNR1rbajz9.gif)
Weirdo, where do you keep finding those?
Yes.
*evil grin*
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Clanner scum. The Master's Will be done! O0
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Weirdo, where do you keep finding those?
It's the internet. If you go...places...you will find...things...
I bring some of the things back.
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The question is - will this be enough to get the grognardiest of 3025 grognards to spend actual money on product again, or will it be no good by default because it's not made by FASA?
Pfft to them, I'm getting it because I want to see stuff get blown up.
I got to have my destruction fix.
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It's the internet. If you go...places...you will find...things...
I bring some of the things back.
It is just that one guy's face that gives me question. Like what is he cosplaying?
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cold1: Look, I don't think it should be a sin, just for saying "ilClan".
[Everyone gasps]
Site admin: You're only making it worse for yourself!
cold1: Making it worse? How can it be worse? IlClan! ilClan! ilClan!
Site admin: I'm warning you! If you say "ilClan" one more time (gets hit with rock) RIGHT! Who did that? Come on, who did it?
Forumites: He did! He did! (suddenly obscuring their IPs) He! He did! He!
Site admin: Was it you?
Random Forumite: Yes.
Site admin: Right...
Random Forumite: Well you did say "ilClan. "
[Other forumites throws rocks at the luckless forumite]
Site admin: STOP IT! STOP IT! STOP IT RIGHT NOW! STOP IT! All right, no one is to stone _anyone_ until I blow this whistle. Even... and I want to make this absolutely clear... even if they do say, "ilClan. "
[Crowd stones the Site admin ...]
Worktroll said it! Stone is directly tied to the ilClan! It was all a sham!
[USER WAS STONED FOR THIS POST]
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It is just that one guy's face that gives me question. Like what is he cosplaying?
Steampunk Willy Wonka?
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He's the singer in Steam-Powered Giraffe, a steampunk band
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You must focus, and relax your eyes so that you are looking at nothing. That little speck of dust floating past your cornea? That's all that left of Circe.
Don't blink. :)
Dude I'm a Star Adder, you think I worry about blowing up a homeworld? That's like, a Tuesday.
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It is just that one guy's face that gives me question. Like what is he cosplaying?
Isn't, actually. Look up Steam-Powered Giraffe on youtube sometime.
(I don't think any of it will make your eyes bleed and your conscience hitchhike to Nova Scotia, but do remember: This is the internet.)
[edit]Lorcan beat me to it.]
And back to the actual thread...
Dude I'm a Star Adder, you think I worry about blowing up a homeworld? That's like, a Tuesday.
You meet M. Bison one week, and blow up York the next? Sheesh, that's a rather extreme reaction, even for the Clans!
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Isn't, actually. Look up Steam-Powered Giraffe on youtube sometime.
(I don't think any of it will make your eyes bleed and your conscience hitchhike to Nova Scotia, but do remember: This is the internet.)
[edit]Lorcan beat me to it.]
And back to the actual thread...
You meet M. Bison one week, and blow up York the next? Sheesh, that's a rather extreme reaction, even for the Clans!
Crap, you beat me to the Bison quote!
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It's a chain of people being beaten to saying something
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It's a chain of people being beaten to saying something
<beats Lorcan until he says something>
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...something?
(ow)
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Worktroll said it! Stone is directly tied to the ilClan! It was all a sham!
[USER WAS STONED FOR THIS POST]
Stone is a WoB plant -> Clan Wolverine integrated into WoB -> Wolverine is the ilClan!!
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Stone is Hanse Davion, reborn through dark arts & the power of small Italian cars ...
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For those of you that want the "Historical: First Succession War"...my distributor just sent out an email stating it would be released sometime in November. Sometimes they are a bit off, it's all dependent on when they show up from Catalyst...so we should hopefully have it by Christmas!
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For those of you that want the "Historical: First Succession War"...my distributor just sent out an email stating it would be released sometime in November. Sometimes they are a bit off, it's all dependent on when they show up from Catalyst...so we should hopefully have it by Christmas!
Personally, I believe this guy over some random distributor:
It's real, it's on the schedule, but it's still deep in development, so there's not much information. In fact, we're still debating whether it would be Historical: First Succession War or Historical: Early Succession Wars—so please be patient until we have something to say on it ;)
But that's just me. ^-^
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Based on previous experience, I would agree. I was just putting out there what the distro's have on schedule.
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Stone is Hanse Davion, reborn through dark arts & the power of small Italian cars ...
Darn those Ferrari Decepticons!
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I am too sober for this thread...
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I am too sober for this thread...
cold1: And who are they?
Worktroll: Refuse, found in the southern forums
cold1: Off-Topic?
Worktroll: Just lost drunken posters who don't know where they are and no longer care.
NeonKnight: Where are we?
Liam's Ghost: I don't care!
cold1: And these?
Worktroll: These are lost drunken posters who don't know where they are, but do care! And these are posters who know where they are and care, but don't drink.
Wombat: I don't know who I am!
ColBosch: Yeah. and I don't drink.
Worktroll: Moderators!
[moves prisoners]
Worktroll: Do you care?
Fletch: No.
Worktroll: Put this man in cell #1, and give him a drink.
Bosefius: What do you drink?
Fletch: I don't care.
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What... Just... Happened.......
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Internet excellence. WorkTroll pisses it.
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I don't care as long as I'm drinking. I do care if I'm not drinking.
What's my cell number? Not that I care...
More on topic; what primitive units are we waiting on? I know the Rifleman and Archer have been mentioned on RATS.
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The Wolverine has been mentioned in RAT's (or was it the Objective series?)
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The Wolverine has been mentioned in RAT's (or was it the Objective series?)
Nice. I'm not sure but I seem to recall a primitive Orion as well.
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Nice. I'm not sure but I seem to recall a primitive Orion as well.
That I don't remember seeing, but it's more than likely going to be in a FWL document.
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IIRC we have another Primitives XTRO coming at some point.
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Yes we do! Volume 4
I just finished going through the objective series and below is a list of "primitive" mech we have not seen yet...
Rifleman
Centurion
Wolverine
I could not find any listings for the Archer or Orion. Most listings were in Liao and Periphery books, but there was one in the Kurita book as well.
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The Wasp was in volume 2.
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Well, that settles it...I'm going to bed! LOL Sorry for any confusion. ..I'm editing my post above.
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Primitive Centurion? Produced from 2801 - that's three centuries later than the Mackie etc. The Corean Industries people in the FedSuns must have the Slow Learner trait :D
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We also haven't got the primitive Archer yet the ARC-1A, so lots of primitives to go I guess, hurry up Vol. 4.
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Era Digest: Age of War has nice detailed RAT, which that does list what it think list all known Primitive designs we know of.
Ones we haven't seen yet:
Unit Name - (Primitive Intro Year / Modern Intro Year)
Wolverine (2471/2575)
Rifleman (2505/2770)
Archer (2458/2470)
Orion (2456/2470)
Griffin (2461/2492)
I think only problem with ED: Age of War RAT is that Bellerophon is listed number times in the RAT for all factions. That design was suppose had only couple prototype Mechs made due to big problems with initial design.
Historical: Reunification War also lists some Primitive units, but it doesn't outright say what is what unless you know what model number/designation belongs to a particular variant thats is a Primitive Mech.
I'm looking forward to what they've been cooking up with later 2(?) Primitive Volumes their coming up with.
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Primitive Centurion? Produced from 2801 - that's three centuries later than the Mackie etc. The Corean Industries people in the FedSuns must have the Slow Learner trait :D
The Marians whipped it up — the CN9-H, which packs an LB-10X and five RL/10s. It was in XTRO: RetroTech, and debuted in 3077. ;)
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Okay, I suppose I'd tagged that as retrotech, despite its use of primitive technology.
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We also haven't got the primitive Archer yet the ARC-1A, so lots of primitives to go I guess, hurry up Vol. 4.
There was a plethora of primitive-y variant names on the Reunification War RATs that haven't appeared yet. I concur bring on Vol 4!
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Do you think or hope that we will see any new PDF's? Like right before Gen-Con, like it has been for the past couple of years?
If anyone is going to the Q and A and or public forums at Gen-Con, for Battletech and Catalyst Gamers Lab can we please get a transcript or a report on what was said.
Thanks
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Its hard to say.
Its been said all along that CGL has other projects their working on, such as Valiant Universe RPG.
Which i think its understandable, new venue, new angle get different people who aren't attracted to either our franchise or Shadow Run. New people, new blood, hard cash is more important keep whole company going.
Gencon is important launch date, though if it said and done. I rather see our friends at CGL take their time and get everything as right as they can.
When its whatever they have is available is ready, we'll see it. I hope it comes out before Gencon, but its been different kind of gaming year for us given how last year's record releases blew us away with title after title breaking out of the dam of projects. I think we got spoiled from that! :D
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IIRC the Bellerophon we currently have art and stats for is a different model than the one in the RATs. I'm currently away from my books but I'll try to confirm ASAP.
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The "Billy-ruffian" looks so sweet, it's good to hear there may be a playable version in the future!
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Do you think or hope that we will see any new PDF's? Like right before Gen-Con, like it has been for the past couple of years?
If anyone is going to the Q and A and or public forums at Gen-Con, for Battletech and Catalyst Gamers Lab can we please get a transcript or a report on what was said.
Thanks
I would really like to know when the Battletech Forum is. See what's going on, it was good info last year.
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Okay, I suppose I'd tagged that as retrotech, despite its use of primitive technology.
Yeah, that's a "new" Retro-Tech unit, not a Primitive.
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IIRC the Bellerophon we currently have art and stats for is a different model than the one in the RATs. I'm currently away from my books but I'll try to confirm ASAP.
Well, Era Digest Age of War shows the Bellerophon with a date of 2500. The Bellerophon in XTRO: Prim 3 has a date of 2442. I'm guessing the one in the Era Digest is the "primitive" version of the prototype that is in the XTRO...but who knows. There's no model designation.
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If anyone is going to the Q and A and or public forums at Gen-Con, for Battletech and Catalyst Gamers Lab can we please get a transcript or a report on what was said.
Thanks
I'm going to Con and will see what I can do. I was able to record it and was allowed to post it last year, I'll see if I can this year.
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I'm going to Con and will see what I can do. I was able to record it and was allowed to post it last year, I'll see if I can this year.
Suuuuupa, that would great if your could!
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I'm going to Con and will see what I can do. I was able to record it and was allowed to post it last year, I'll see if I can this year.
When is it?
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When is it?
The whats up with CGL seminar is 9am on Friday. Hoping the BT seminar is up right after but nothing up yet for it.
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The whats up with CGL seminar is 9am on Friday. Hoping the BT seminar is up right after but nothing up yet for it.
9a thanks for the update. I'll be there.
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The whats up with CGL seminar is 9am on Friday. Hoping the BT seminar is up right after but nothing up yet for it.
I think someone said they were doing a single seminar for all things Catalyst this year.
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Adrian Gideon, god of the giving of crack...when's the next dose?!?!?! O:-) 8)
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I'm sorry, I really can't say. I've got at least 3 products that are very close to release, but I'm on a plane in a week and all my time right now is focused on GenCon material prep.
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Cool...thanks for the heads up!
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I'm sorry, I really can't say. I've got at least 3 products that are very close to release, but I'm on a plane in a week and all my time right now is focused on GenCon material prep.
3 products, awesome!
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ilClan, Interstellar Operations, and Homeworlds 3145!
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ilClan, Interstellar Operations, and Homeworlds 3145!
You had better not be pulling legs here Kamas
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You had better not be pulling legs here Kamas
He is.
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Very much so ...
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I am hoping for xtro primatives IV, field report periphery and Operation Turning Point: REVIVAL Trials
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Sorry mrbooth, I read that as "Operation Turing Revival" - which might have a very different meaning ;D
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Do you think or hope that we will see any new PDF's? Like right before Gen-Con, like it has been for the past couple of years?
If anyone is going to the Q and A and or public forums at Gen-Con, for Battletech and Catalyst Gamers Lab can we please get a transcript or a report on what was said.
Thanks
Well that is my self appointed job in the fandom, reporting on gen con commings and goings for the podcast
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ilClan, Interstellar Operations, and Homeworlds 3145!
Shenanigans!!!
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Era Report Dark Age, Alpha Strike Companion and something else?? What will that something else be?? Is the answer that will be solved in 2 weeks.
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Battlecorps Anthology - Counterstrike?
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Battlecorps Anthology - Counterstrike?
I won't have thought of that, since I'm more person who think its a printed/published book in the physical form of short-stories from a online Fiction source.
Personally if our luck holds out, it will be Field Report 2765 Periphery, XTRO: Primitives vol IV and one of the two Historical Turning Points - Revival or Widowmaker.
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The new anthology is listed as being at Gen Con is there a listing of the stories it will contain a d when we will get a pre order? The announcement did not say.
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Isn't there another book ready for selling?
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As per the update on the CGL front page, the Alpha Strike Companion, Battlecorps Anthology 5, and the first 4 lance packs will be on sale at Gencon, so they'll be hitting game shops soon enough.
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Aside from the Anthology, I have no real interests in the other stuff if that's what coming out.
I'll properly have wait longer for the PDF related releases I'm looking for to.
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Just wondering if we know what is due out next?
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Just wondering if we know what is due out next?
Properly when they recover from Gencon, that's such a huge undertaking. Hopefully, we'll see something in few weeks.
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And PAX and Dragoncon follow on the heels of GenCon, in just a few days.
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I tried to find it, but somewhere, someone said if I recall correctly, Primitives IV in about a week after GenCon, which would be any day now...but honestly, I'm guessing another week. Coming back from a convention is very hard work, I'm sure the folks that helped Catalyst (as well as IWM) are still trying to recover.
EDIT - And Adrian posts right before I did! LOL So yeah, 2 more conventions to go to...so don't expect anything ASAP.
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Well here is hoping September will see new stuff. I am developing both a love and hate of con season.
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September is a good month.
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We received a small tidbit of new stuff today...new story/scenario on Battlecorps.
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I am thining of renewing my BattleCorps sub simply to get me some new BT goods, I am starting to dry up!
Anybody know if I will get the new story published today if I sign up today?
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After finding out that another product is close to release (Primitives IV), I have a feeling that September is going to be a good month for releases. *crosses fingers that it is true*
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*cough*
http://www.amazon.com/Counterattack-BattleCorps-Anthology-Jason-Schmetzer-ebook/dp/B00N3ONSMC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409238240&sr=8-1&keywords=counterattack+battletech
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*cough*
http://www.amazon.com/Counterattack-BattleCorps-Anthology-Jason-Schmetzer-ebook/dp/B00N3ONSMC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409238240&sr=8-1&keywords=counterattack+battletech
LOL that was subtle! You're my new favorite poster!!! At least until Adrian comes along with some sort of TRO/Record Sheet/Home World Clan book!!!
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After finding out that another product is close to release (Primitives IV), I have a feeling that September is going to be a good month for releases. *crosses fingers that it is true*
That would be great.
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In mean while, i'll be going crazy weighting for those PDF to drop and my anthology to finally arrive. :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
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In mean while, i'll be going crazy weighting for those PDF to drop and my anthology to finally arrive. :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Try waiting instead of weighting. Weighting sounds like too much work. :P
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Try waiting instead of weighting. Weighting sounds like too much work. :P
Sorry, I'm that crazy. I forgot check for spelling. :-[
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Try waiting instead of weighting. Weighting sounds like too much work. :P
I don't know. If you weight enough you can change your handle to beefy guy. :D
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I don't know. If you weight enough you can change your handle to beefy guy. :D
Been there, done that (or close enough ;)).
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*cough*
http://www.amazon.com/Counterattack-BattleCorps-Anthology-Jason-Schmetzer-ebook/dp/B00N3ONSMC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409238240&sr=8-1&keywords=counterattack+battletech
Is there a preview / table of contents of the stories in this Anthology?
Thanks.
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As per the update on the CGL front page, the Alpha Strike Companion, Battlecorps Anthology 5, and the first 4 lance packs will be on sale at Gencon, so they'll be hitting game shops soon enough.
Did anyone else find it nearly impossible to get a hard-copy of Battlecorps Anthology 4?
I just purchased it this week - still waiting on it - after keeping an eye out for it for months.
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I got a copy of Anthology 4 via my LGS on release date, but he sold out very quickly. Not everyone in my group got one.
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So now that con season is over hopefully we will get new stuff soon but if you need a fix check out the new stories on battlecorp. Jason is working his magic with a new six part series of clan invasion era story and posted another stand alone last week that was a great read. Should be a good month for battlecorp.
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So now that con season is over hopefully we will get new stuff soon but if you need a fix check out the new stories on battlecorp. Jason is working his magic with a new six part series of clan invasion era story and posted another stand alone last week that was a great read. Should be a good month for battlecorp.
I mean, magic might be a strong word, but I'm glad you're enjoying it. And yes. September will not be like July.
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I mean, magic might be a strong word, but I'm glad you're enjoying it. And yes. September will not be like July.
Oh, and in case anyone is worried, yes--all six parts are done and ready to publish.
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I can't remember what is next on the release sechedule.
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I can't remember what is next on the release sechedule.
Nothing was "specifically" stated as next...but we are all waiting for Adrian to chime in and let us know what's coming. Last we heard, Primitives IV was almost ready to go...so if you want to assume that's "next"...go ahead.
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Nothing was "specifically" stated as next...but we are all waiting for Adrian to chime in and let us know what's coming. Last we heard, Primitives IV was almost ready to go...so if you want to assume that's "next"...go ahead.
At Gen Con he mentioned that and possibly 2765 Periphery would be next. But its House Kurita book I'm waiting for!
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I wasn't at GenCon...so I don't know what was said there
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Well, on the coming soon page and been mentioned in past posts by the staff was
Operational Turing Points: Operation Revival
Operational Turning Points: Widowmaker Absorption
Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives Vol.4
Field Report 2765: Periphery
Coming soon pages also mentions:
Experimental Technical Readout: Republic
Handbook: House Kurita (sounds it still being worked)
Hopefully con season will end well enough release can happen. This been a long dry spell. I know they have other projects their working on, but its feel its been long time now.
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I've looked around at threads regarding the IlClan sourcebook. I have two questions I wonder if the crowd can answer for me. I'm very interested in the current timeline and eagerly want to know how it is going to advance.
1. Is the IlClan book, which I gather has been written but perhaps not illustrated, still going to be released? Or has the writing team changed their mind?
2. If the answer to the above is "yes, it will be released," will it be before the end of this calendar year?
Cheers!
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I've looked around at threads regarding the IlClan sourcebook. I have two questions I wonder if the crowd can answer for me. I'm very interested in the current timeline and eagerly want to know how it is going to advance.
1. Is the IlClan book, which I gather has been written but perhaps not illustrated, still going to be released? Or has the writing team changed their mind?
2. If the answer to the above is "yes, it will be released," will it be before the end of this calendar year?
Cheers!
Yes, it will be released, but not until next year sometime.
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This slow down in Battletech fiction reminds me of the end of the Civil War era 12 years ago.
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I've looked around at threads regarding the IlClan sourcebook. I have two questions I wonder if the crowd can answer for me. I'm very interested in the current timeline and eagerly want to know how it is going to advance.
1. Is the IlClan book, which I gather has been written but perhaps not illustrated, still going to be released? Or has the writing team changed their mind?
2. If the answer to the above is "yes, it will be released," will it be before the end of this calendar year?
Cheers!
MarauderD...please see the quote right from the source, it is now considered gospel...
Oh for ******'s sake.
IlClan is my project. I was assigned it before Herb stepped away. I crafted the outline, I worked out the content with Herb. I assigned the writers, and so on.
IT. IS. STILL. COMING.
There's been no scrapping of writing, no changes to the format or content, no readjustment of canon. The ONLY thing that has changed is that it has been shuffled around the schedule and has been moved farther down due to other mitigating circumstances that none of you need concerning with. It's coming, just not now.
So PLEASE STOP with the 'woe is us' crap. Thank you.
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Yes, it will be released, but not until next year sometime.
You have a Source on next year sometime? I mean yeah it's probably fair to assume since it's not listed as coming soon and it's September. But let's not say when things are releasing without an official source.
When we do that it leads to drama.
And then posts like Ghostbear's
This slow down in Battletech fiction reminds me of the end of the Civil War era 12 years ago.
Except CGL is churning out tons of new products, expanding the game line, and basically looks to have a trajectory quite the opposite of FASA's
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You have a Source on next year sometime? I mean yeah it's probably fair to assume since it's not listed as coming soon and it's September. But let's not say when things are releasing without an official source.
When we do that it leads to drama.
And then posts like Ghostbear's
I will have to dig through the forums, but I am fairly sure that an authority figure confirmed that it would be next year. Let me look.
That said, I will be quite happy to be proven wrong and it comes out in November or something ;D
However, all I can say to my fellow fans here is be patient. The book is coming as confirmed by Ghost Bear. More books are coming as confirmed by many of the developers. Heck, I even bet a new era in Battletech is going to start in the next year or two. I am feeling quite positive and excited to see what happens next :)
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GB's post was the latest (and most definitive) on the subject at the moment. At this point there's no need to look deeper.
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Adrian Gideon...
Any chance we could get an update from you or TPTB about the estimated time when we will be getting our next dose & to quell everyone's thirst for more (as well as squash some rumors)?
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Except CGL is churning out tons of new products, expanding the game line, and basically looks to have a trajectory quite the opposite of FASA's
Yes. Just noting that it seems very quiet on the Battletech front after the major push to get the plastic miniatures out. I didn't mean to suggest this was the end of Catalyst.
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*sits in meditative pose*
Ommmmmmmm.....new products are coming
Ommmmmmmm.....more details on the universe will arrive
Ommmmmmmm.....patience is a virtue
Ommmmmmmm.....just relax already!
The road to self enlightenment is freaking arduous! :D
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*sits in meditative pose*
Ommmmmmmm.....new products are coming
Ommmmmmmm.....more details on the universe will arrive
Ommmmmmmm.....patience is a virtue
Ommmmmmmm.....just relax already!
The road to self enlightenment is freaking arduous! :D
Hope you take breaks to eat, drink, pee, & poop! It's been a long wait for that next of 3 items Adrian Gideon said were close to release just before GenCon...so hopefully any day now.
I'm sorry, I really can't say. I've got at least 3 products that are very close to release, but I'm on a plane in a week and all my time right now is focused on GenCon material prep.
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Hope you take breaks to eat, drink, pee, & poop! It's been a long wait for that next of 3 items Adrian Gideon said were close to release just before GenCon...so hopefully any day now.
I guess it depends on the folks working on it and if there still con going on distracting everyone. I so want check out that Primitive Rifleman.
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Wouldn't that just be a guy holding a muzzle loader?
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I so want check out that Primitive Rifleman.
And the Archer, Warhammer, etc...
Wouldn't that just be a guy holding a muzzle loader?
Naaa...that's a Minuteman!
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Those are still the the products to release next (though 1 or 2 Record Sheet PDFs have come along, so those might see release in the next batch).
After con season I took a week off, since then I've been catching up with all the correspondence, small fires, administrative stuff, etc., then I was hit was some major hardware issues which I'm currently dealing with.
Once I get to finalizing these PDFs I'll let you all know. Thanks!
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Awesome, thanks for the update Adrian!
Sorry to hear about all the issues, hopefully they are all resolved soon.
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Those are still the the products to release next (though 1 or 2 Record Sheet PDFs have come along, so those might see release in the next batch).
Can you tell us which record sheets PDFs are close to release?
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I was hit was some major hardware issues which I'm currently dealing with.
I feel your pain, my machine still being reassembled. I've been bumming and borrowing computers for least month.
Hope your problems iron out!
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though 1 or 2 Record Sheet PDFs have come along, so those might see release in the next batch
Would one of those finally be TRO Prototypes Unabridged?
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I so want check out that Primitive Rifleman.
... O:-)
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Those are still the the products to release next (though 1 or 2 Record Sheet PDFs have come along, so those might see release in the next batch).
After con season I took a week off, since then I've been catching up with all the correspondence, small fires, administrative stuff, etc., then I was hit was some major hardware issues which I'm currently dealing with.
Once I get to finalizing these PDFs I'll let you all know. Thanks!
Thanks for the update. Credit card in hand ready.
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Those are still the the products to release next (though 1 or 2 Record Sheet PDFs have come along, so those might see release in the next batch).
After con season I took a week off, since then I've been catching up with all the correspondence, small fires, administrative stuff, etc., then I was hit was some major hardware issues which I'm currently dealing with.
Once I get to finalizing these PDFs I'll let you all know. Thanks!
Thanks for the update Adrian! Sorry to hear about your technical issues too. That is never a good thing!
Take whatever time you need to relax as well. We want to make sure you and the team are fully rested and creative.
*returns to meditative state and patiently waits*
Ohmmmmmmmmm.......
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Does anyone have a summation of big books that are "definitely still coming but we don't know when"
Interstellar Ops
HB Kurita
Ilclan
Anything else???
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Does anyone have a summation of big books that are "definitely still coming but we don't know when"
Interstellar Ops
HB Kurita
Ilclan
Anything else???
It's not a book, but ... Succession Wars boardgame.
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It's not a book, but ... Succession Wars boardgame.
I so want this.
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I just want any new Battletech... :'(
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I just want any new Battletech... :'(
We all do.
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well, some of us are a little more particular than that. I'm only really excited over ilClan and Op Revival. and Op Revival I'm mostly curious to see how much new we learn.
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6 weeks!
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6 weeks!
Since/Until?
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Since/Until?
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Until the Mad Cat is available for C-Bills.
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Has it been announced as to how many alpha strike mech packs will be released?
I mean, depending on the number, I might go that route, or not.
I was planning on buying an introbox set in order to make a new set of convention demo mechs, 8 Liao, 8 Steiner, and 8 Marik... However, the Alpha Strike boxes are looking to contain 50% introbox mechs, anyway. Because I'd rather avoid the redundancies, I'm wondering if the number of these Alpha strike boxes to be released has been announced.
If it's 12, then I know that the 24 introbox mechs will be re-introduced, meaning that I can safely buy just the AS Lances, and not have a Third intro-box.
If it's less than, I'll just ignore the lance packs, and get the intro box again. I'd be just as well getting pewters for all the 'mechs that I'd be missing from the AS packs.
Storage is quickly becoming an issue. Shipping all my mechs overseas is costly.
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It's 8. With 17 Introbox Mechs
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Did they not announce Historical: 1st Succession War?
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It's 8. With 17 Introbox Mechs
Oh. :-\
Well, introbox route it is, then.
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Did they not announce Historical: 1st Succession War?
There been talk wayyyyyyyyyyy in the back in the mid-part of the threat. Until something come into focus, there nothing on the horizon yet for that.
I hate waiting, we've been waiting since June for PDFs i think, its getting foggy these days. Hope slow down doesn't hurts things.
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6 weeks!
42 Days, and 42 is the answer to life, and the universe.
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Since/Until?
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... I say 6 weeks again. (Six Weeks is Fletch's natural answer when anyone ask when. Much fun irl projects watching the shock on people's faces)
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I wonder if we will get all five PDF's at one time or will it me spread out. Man I just need a taste, something. It has even been one week since the last installment of the 6 part story at Battlecorps. Just cannot wait any longer, but I guess must.
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well, some of us are a little more particular than that. I'm only really excited over ilClan and Op Revival. and Op Revival I'm mostly curious to see how much new we learn.
Pretty much where I stand on the matter too
Though I have to admit at some point it might be nice to see some new stuff in general
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I am a "completist" so I am interested in it all. Though the expected Clan focused products are what I want most, I am also curious about the Periphery Field Report. Hopefully it provides more info regarding the Rim Worlds Republic.
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I wonder if we will get all five PDF's at one time or will it me spread out.
I much as I'd love to see 5 PDF's at once the 'ole bank and better half might not be pleased!
Edit......And breathe deeply....
http://catalystgamelabs.tumblr.com/post/98313576101/battletech-handbook-house-kurita-some-art
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I much as I'd love to see 5 PDF's at once the 'ole bank and better half might not be pleased!
Edit......And breathe deeply....
http://catalystgamelabs.tumblr.com/post/98313576101/battletech-handbook-house-kurita-some-art
Some great photos from the book. The Jumpship photo was great.
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Edit......And breathe deeply....
http://catalystgamelabs.tumblr.com/post/98313576101/battletech-handbook-house-kurita-some-art
That's a lovely taste of what's to come :)
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The Jumpship photo was great.
Yeah, that really caught my eye as well, I hope we get a version that could be used as desktop background.
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I much as I'd love to see 5 PDF's at once the 'ole bank and better half might not be pleased!
Edit......And breathe deeply....
http://catalystgamelabs.tumblr.com/post/98313576101/battletech-handbook-house-kurita-some-art
I am loving the classic Jenner and Panther looks there. O0 Not to be contrarian, but the jumpship photo, if they had lightened it up by about 25% (that is removed shadows a bit more on the ships, not contrast) it'd look perfect. As it is, it's got way too many blobs of black covering the ships for my taste. But that's just me.
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Amazing art, I do wonder what heck that JumpShip in the center is. Its not one I've not seen that before design before. Exciting.
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That's no jumpship. It's a space station!
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It might be one of the factory ships.
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Pretty much where I stand on the matter too
Though I have to admit at some point it might be nice to see some new stuff in general
Sure, activity would be encouraging, but it's hard for me to work up much enthusiasm for anything but what I listed. Oh and the widowmaker book, MAYBE depending on what's in it, could be interesting. But that's more a wait-and-see.
What I do know is that it's getting hard to hold funds in reserve for battletech stuff when I could be buying more camping gear or halloween decor.
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It might be one of the factory ships.
Its possible, but I doubt it. There no way to know publically where they were construction wise building the Kaga and Yamato. The booking being 3067, they could be done with the former carrier. I wish there were stats for it.
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I wish there were stats for it.
Y'know, a book like this might actually be the perfect place to publish such vessels...
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Y'know, a book like this might actually be the perfect place to publish such vessels...
^-^
You sly devil.
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Its possible, but I doubt it. There no way to know publically where they were construction wise building the Kaga and Yamato. The booking being 3067, they could be done with the former carrier. I wish there were stats for it.
I wish. It would be great to see.
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^-^
You sly devil.
Fair warning: While I do have advance knowledge of some projects(and no, I ain't telling), this is not one of them. If one or more factory ships show up in there, I'll be as surprised as anyone else.
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Fair warning: While I do have advance knowledge of some projects(and no, I ain't telling), this is not one of them. If one or more factory ships show up in there, I'll be as surprised as anyone else.
I know, I just like the way you think sir. O0
*Looks through the HBHK text to see if Weirdo's right...*
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Doubtful. The Handbooks are all in-universe publications set in 3067. At that point, the factory ship hulls were a top-secret project House Kurita was hiding from everyone.
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I consider HBHK one of the long coming big books
Looks like progress
I may not buy it, I don't like any of the houses, but it's another hurdle out of the way for the Ilclan book....
IlClan
Preciooooouuusssssss [drool]
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Doubtful. The Handbooks are all in-universe publications set in 3067. At that point, the factory ship hulls were a top-secret project House Kurita was hiding from everyone.
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besides, wasn't it slated to be a carrier by then, and only retrofitted into a factory ship during the Jihad.
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Ermhagerd! Nher Cerhming Rerlersers! Finally that the main site finally updated the upcoming sections. Can't wait for Primitives vol 4! :)
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(http://d15yciz5bluc83.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/TROVA_Cover-IMEx.jpg?28cf69)
OMG!!
Been waiting ages for that!!! [drool] [drool] [drool]
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DOWN YING!
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Yeah some good stuff.
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besides, wasn't it slated to be a carrier by then, and only retrofitted into a factory ship during the Jihad.
I wouldn't know.
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I know, I just like the way you think sir. O0
*Looks through the HBHK text to see if Weirdo's right...*
He's not.
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I'm getting ready for one huge BT fix. My 3130s game players are going to hate me when I can do the industrial mech zerg rush. >:D
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Been waiting for REVIVAL! :)
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Been waiting for REVIVAL! :)
Seyla to that!
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DOWN YING!
NO!!
(Can finally put all of my evil plans into place... >:D >:D >:D
Thanks Weirdo for the tips!!)
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Tips? ???
(http://d15yciz5bluc83.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/TROVA_Cover-IMEx.jpg?28cf69)
OMG!!
Been waiting ages for that!!! [drool] [drool] [drool]
(http://media.tumblr.com/cd0b15fc4712b95d5777523016e39fac/tumblr_inline_mo8vklHECK1qz4rgp.gif)
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(http://d15yciz5bluc83.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/TROVA_Cover-IMEx.jpg?28cf69)
OMG!!
Been waiting ages for that!!! [drool] [drool] [drool]
Is this actually out? Battlecorp doesn't show It yet.
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Per the post eleven up from yours, it's in Coming Soon.
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Per the post eleven up from yours, it's in Coming Soon.
Sorry, missed it that part. Too desperate for new stuff! #P
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REVIVAL....
[drool]
I wonder if there is any strategy/purpose to releasing REVIVAL before Ilclan. The description hints that it will flesh out that time period and events a little more.
How ironic it would be to put out the book detailing the Wolf's opposition to invasion followed by the book where the Wolf invades Terra.
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where do you guys see those things? I tried CGL website and BattleCorps and I can't see them :(
EDIT: never mind, I found it ::)
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REVIVAL....
[drool]
I wonder if there is any strategy/purpose to releasing REVIVAL before Ilclan. The description hints that it will flesh out that time period and events a little more.
How ironic it would be to put out the book detailing the Wolf's opposition to invasion followed by the book where the Wolf invades Terra.
Irony indeed. I can't wait for that read, it will be interesting run players through a Clan campaign book like that!
I find the RS:VA book interesting, so its coming out in segments? The title suggests this covers Industrial Mechs and Exoskeletons. I'd imagine the bigger support vehicles would be time consuming to do. I'm happy see them coming out!
Primitives IV cover is interesting. I knew the Emperor had a primitive version from the Objectives' Primitive Factories suggested. There is a earlier standard tech one in the Record Sheets 3058 Clans Unabridged, the -5A with AC/5s and Large Lasers. I wonder if this primitive one will be a primitive version of 5A.
Hope the releases will will be coming in the next week or so!
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where do you guys see those things? I tried CGL website and BattleCorps and I can't see them :(
It's on zee BattleTech main page here (http://bg.battletech.com/) under the Coming Releases (http://bg.battletech.com/?page_id=474).
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Tips? ???
Yeah, I meant all the tips and tactics you've thrown out on the boards over the years for using...non-standard...units on the battlefield.
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He's not.
*Whining* But stirring the pot is AWESOME.
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(http://d15yciz5bluc83.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/TROVA_Cover-IMEx.jpg?28cf69)
OMG!!
Been waiting ages for that!!! [drool] [drool] [drool]
As soon as this pops, I'm going on a MegaMek Icon Building Spree
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I wonder if there is any strategy/purpose to releasing REVIVAL before Ilclan.
Good news/Happier Times for the Clans before Bad News/Unhappier Times for the Clans.
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As soon as this pops, I'm going on a MegaMek Icon Building Spree
Ummm......What about DBNBP II ;)
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Ummm......What about DBNBP II ;)
I'll think of something. Because I love industrial mods
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REVIVAL....
[drool]
I wonder if there is any strategy/purpose to releasing REVIVAL before Ilclan. The description hints that it will flesh out that time period and events a little more.
How ironic it would be to put out the book detailing the Wolf's opposition to invasion followed by the book where the Wolf invades Terra.
It would not be lost on me...
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Tagged
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I just hope Primitives 4 comes out soon... you know, just in case it holds a primitive variant of something I'm considering doing a Mech of the Week on...
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(http://d15yciz5bluc83.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/TROVA_Cover-IMEx.jpg?28cf69)
OMG!!
Been waiting ages for that!!! [drool] [drool] [drool]
I was hoping for a long time that we'd get something like this. It's going to have some overlap with RS: Klondike but there should still be a lot of great stuff in it.
Also, if they do another book for Vehicle Annex ground vehicle record sheets I'm hoping we get a full sheet for the armed Brunel dumptrucks that were mentioned in Klondike.
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(http://d15yciz5bluc83.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/TROVA_Cover-IMEx.jpg?28cf69)
Is this just mechs and exoskeletons? Or are there other units too?
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You already know everything the rest of us do.
If I had to guess, it looks like RS:VA is getting spread among multiple volumes, and this one will indeed only contain walking units, whether they're worn or piloted. Presumably, future volumes will have the rest.
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Correct O0
This volume covers everything found in CGL RATs - as Weirdo puts it so succinctly, the "walking units".
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All I want is my next hit of BT stuff...
So...
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/29596978/Take%20my%20Money.gif)
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Thanks for the update on the book. I thought it was the walking kinda of record sheets.
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Unless we're talking about some of the more advanced origami models, I ain't ever seen a record sheet that walks...
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All I want is my next hit of BT stuff...
So...
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/29596978/Take%20my%20Money.gif)
Could not agree any more.
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I was hoping for a long time that we'd get something like this. It's going to have some overlap with RS: Klondike but there should still be a lot of great stuff in it.
Also, if they do another book for Vehicle Annex ground vehicle record sheets I'm hoping we get a full sheet for the armed Brunel dumptrucks that were mentioned in Klondike.
There's a RS Klondike?
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There's a RS Klondike?
Yes there is. (http://www.battlecorps.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=2438)
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With RS:VA for Industrial Mechs and Exoskeletons are coming out I wonder if really odd ball machines wills see the light of day.
I remember the Dumptruck on legs, but I can't find what it looks like anywhere. I don't think it will make it into the book. :S
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Do you mean this (http://www.warrenborn.com/Unit.php?ID=L085) beauty? Nothing quite like the MiningMech Mk II from MD:DA graced the pages of TRO:VA so not a likely inclusion with the RS set unfortunately.
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I could live without a DumptruckMech in my game.
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I could live without a DumptruckMech in my game.
What's next? Devistator?
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/7b/Hasbro_Constructicons_Devastator.jpg)
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I could live without a DumptruckMech in my game.
Nobody's forcing you to use it. What about players who might want to actually use such a 'mech in theirs?
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Nobody's forcing you to use it. What about players who might want to actually use such a 'mech in theirs?
What about them? Show me where I said they couldn't.
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I love the DumptruckMech. Stats plz
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5 mechs to join together and make a super mech!!
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Yes there is. (http://www.battlecorps.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=2438)
Oh Sweet Ghost of Kerensky, when Revival hits the market, I have TWO things to buy.
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Oh Sweet Ghost of Kerensky, when Revival hits the market, I have TWO things to buy.
This has been out for a while.
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Do you mean this (http://www.warrenborn.com/Unit.php?ID=L085) beauty? Nothing quite like the MiningMech Mk II from MD:DA graced the pages of TRO:VA so not a likely inclusion with the RS set unfortunately.
Its a MiningMech MkII! Ugh, i kept thinking it was ConstructionMech Mk III or something, thanks Pa Weasly.
Its fun having all-terrian Dumptruck.
I notice that the old MWDA industrial Mechs were renamed. Though they don't mach the ye olde Mech Warrior Dark Age Record Sheets I's states like ForestryMech verse Crosscut (former using standard armor) and MiningMech verse Dig Lord/King (both Heavy Class while the former is a Light design).
Hopefully couple of surprises not shown in TRO:VAR will end up showing up when the book comes out.
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Well, p. 198 of TRO VA does mention a ForestryMech derivative.
And pp. 228-229 do allude to various MODs, so here's hoping.
OTOH, some of the RS MWDA1 units were slightly off...
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Well, p. 198 of TRO VA does mention a ForestryMech derivative.
And pp. 228-229 do allude to various MODs, so here's hoping.
OTOH, some of the RS MWDA1 units were slightly off...
Wasn't there one that included a fusion engine and no heat sinks?
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I hope that after Revival Trials they might consider to publish a similar product dealing with the Absorption War (BIG Blood Spirits, Burrocks, Star Adder conflict).
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I hope that after Revival Trials they might consider to publish a similar product dealing with the Absorption War (BIG Blood Spirits, Burrocks, Star Adder conflict).
Good thought, I'd like to see that as well.
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I hope that after Revival Trials they might consider to publish a similar product dealing with the Absorption War (BIG Blood Spirits, Burrocks, Star Adder conflict).
I could see the Absorption War being a Turning Point-type PDF, but nothing more. I mean the Blood spirits tok a major beating in that war. Makes me wonder how big the their touman was going into the Revival trials.
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I hope that after Revival Trials they might consider to publish a similar product dealing with the Absorption War (BIG Blood Spirits, Burrocks, Star Adder conflict).
I'd buy that ;)
It's a heck of a fight to cover too!
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What are we going to do when we run out of conflicts to cover in Turning Points?
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Write new ones...
There are plenty more possibilities already.
How many battles from the major eras were never covered in one already?
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Agreed. Still lots of battles/small wars that could be covered with Turning Points or other product.
But, let us get these next few items first before we dream up new ones. I am starting to twitch again LOL
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How many battles from the major eras were never covered in one already?
We have basically the whole entirety of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Succession Wars.
Turning points - Battle of Kyoto
Turning points - Kentares
Turning points - Comstar War
Turning points - nth Battles of Hesperus II
Turning points - Operation Holy Shroud
Turning points - Great Lee Turkey Shoot
Turning points - Operation Killing Stroke
Turning points - The Deep Raid of 2987
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Write new ones...
Precisely.
Most of us writers are, well, writers. We will come up with some kind of conflict. ;)
The big toilet paper war of 3156
After the Steel Coyotes took Terra and declared themselves ilClan they cut funding for toilet paper production all over the Inner Sphere, declaring it wasteful. As a result, forces of the Jade Wolves and House Steiner-Marik are fighting over the last stockpile, horded on the planet Number 2.
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::snip:: Jade Wolves ::snip::
They tried this already. It lasted a couple of hours (or a few days, I forget which...) And how I justify having a Goshawk in my Crusader Wolf second-line binary. I'd find Diamond Horses more believable. With their new 'mech, the "Buttstallion"
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They tried this already. It lasted a couple of hours (or a few days, I forget which...) And how I justify having a Goshawk in my Crusader Wolf second-line binary. I'd find Diamond Horses more believable. With their new 'mech, the "Buttstallion"
The first Jade Wolves were only to test the reaction of the fan base. Jade Wolves 2.0 will be lead by a Diamond Sibko offspring. The Diamond Sibko includes DNA from Malvina, Alaric, Devlin Stone and Jim the garbage man. He is the craziest of the bunch.
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The first Jade Wolves were only to test the reaction of the fan base. Jade Wolves 2.0 will be lead by a Diamond Sibko offspring. The Diamond Sibko includes DNA from Malvina, Alaric, Devlin Stone and Jim the garbage man. He is the craziest of the bunch.
Don't forget to include Natasha, Jamie, and a full on infusion of Victor rather than the diluted version we'll get from Alaric.
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after these last few posts, less crack please.
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This is what happens when you go three months between releases and very little in the way of updates.
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This is what happens when you go three months between releases and very little in the way of updates.
Agreed!
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Precisely.
Most of us writers are, well, writers. We will come up with some kind of conflict. ;)
The big toilet paper war of 3156
After the Steel Coyotes took Terra and declared themselves ilClan they cut funding for toilet paper production all over the Inner Sphere, declaring it wasteful. As a result, forces of the Jade Wolves and House Steiner-Marik are fighting over the last stockpile, horded on the planet Number 2.
News flash! Steel Coyote forces have taken Sennapod. They're trying to keep it quiet, but we can hear reports from the front line, and it's leaking out. Their forces are reported to be on the run. Over to you, Richard ...
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That's not quite right there Bill, the Steel Coyotes have the runs! They stopped last night at 'Pu Pu Hot Pot' and following a dodgy vindaloos have been damaging the Doulton this morning before a shot has even been fired. Steiner-Marik forces have initiated a new batchhall and have bid down to a pie eating contest. Steel Coyote are still bidding and appear to be trying to add Alka Seltzer to the bid. Very unusual I must say and I wouldn't be surprised if air freshener was also added to the bid. Back to you Bill...
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That's not quite right there Bill, the Steel Coyotes have the runs! They stopped last night at 'Pu Pu Hot Pot' and following a dodgy vindaloos have been damaging the Doulton this morning before a shot has even been fired. Steiner-Marik forces have initiated a new batchhall and have bid down to a pie eating contest. Steel Coyote are still bidding and appear to be trying to add Alka Seltzer to the bid. Very unusual I must say and I wouldn't be surprised if air freshener was also added to the bid. Back to you Bill...
Curse my vivid imagination for actually putting an image in my brain after reading this. *shudder*
Maybe we should close this thread. Recently things have gone wrong. Terribly, terribly wrong.
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This thread is ill. The only cure is product updates.
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I'm sure you're kidding, but...
Don't close it, although I may be biased because I started the thread, it has been fun to watch some of the posts that have been made. Plus it's nice to get updates from Adrian & GhostBear!
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This thread is ill. The only cure is product updates.
Do not tell us the cure, GIVE US THE CURE aka new products :))
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<starts chanting> MORE CRACK! MORE CRACK! MORE CRACK! :D >:D [drool]
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I'm excited to see what "XTRO: Republic" is going to contain. I love new toys.
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<starts chanting> MORE CRACK! MORE CRACK! MORE CRACK! :D >:D [drool]
MORE NAC! MORE NAC! MORE NAC! :D
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More Homeworlds!
More Homeworlds!
More Homeworlds!
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I'm excited to see what "XTRO: Republic" is going to contain. I love new toys.
Agreed I do not think we will see risc tech but two tanks and a pocket warship have been mentioned in other books.
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This thread is ill. The only cure is product updates.
Here it comes ...
BattleTech Handbook: House Kurita…some more art… (http://catalystgamelabs.tumblr.com/post/98814392146/battletech-handbook-house-kurita-some-more-art)
A pair of Hagetakas.
Assembly line of Akuma BattleMech.
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More art!!
How about a new unit tech in the preview?
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What I like more is the tag under the main title....
"And here’s some more art from this soon-to-publish book."
Come on baby, I need my Inner Sphere fix!
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What I like more is the tag under the main title....
"And here’s some more art from this soon-to-publish book."
Come on baby, I need my Inner Sphere fix!
Any fix really.
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I'm excited to see what "XTRO: Republic" is going to contain. I love new toys.
O0
I just hope i can handle the wallet attack this going to cause when all this stuff hits us, properly at the same time!
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Here it comes ...
BattleTech Handbook: House Kurita…some more art… (http://catalystgamelabs.tumblr.com/post/98814392146/battletech-handbook-house-kurita-some-more-art)
A pair of Hagetakas.
Assembly line of Akuma BattleMech.
The art is very, very cool. I just think about an Akuma miniature looking like that ones and [drool] [drool] [drool]
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It looks like the Akuma's right torso is trying to compensate for something else being too small. 8) ;D
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Can we please not belittle those would have spleen size issues.
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Oh for a wallpaper of that assembly line one!
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Oh for a wallpaper of that assembly line one!
Get in line!!! I'm still waiting for the rest of the TRO:3145 wallpaper art to be posted on the site like the others have been. Last I heard, it would be soon...roughly 9 months ago! LOL
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More Homeworlds!
More Homeworlds!
More Homeworlds!
YES!!!
Give us new toys and let us blow crap up!!!!
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YES!!!
Give us new toys and let us blow crap up!!!!
*Gives the Homeworlds self-destructing industrial mechs*
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*Gives the Homeworlds self-destructing industrial mechs*
Meh, we've left shinny things with wings all along the blockade line to distract you.
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Homeworlds don't have any industry left...
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Homeworlds don't have any industry left...
"Therefore keeping all these industrial mechs is wasteful and defies The Way. Star Captain, push the plunger."
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New month, new products! Right? Please? Aw c'mon pretty please with sugar on top? :D
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Homeworlds don't have any industry left...
Industry? pfft. Try people.
What?
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[blank]
That could mean the obvious. Oooor...
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Or a couple of books could drop at the same time.
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Industry? pfft. Try people.
What?
Actually, probably not far off...
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Industry? pfft. Try people.
What?
GRRRRRRRRRRR..... >:(
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Industry? pfft. Try people.
What?
I wonder if they wiped themselves out or if someone did it for them.
Or they just smeared the Imperio instead and left the homeworlds for greener pastures. :P
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Industry? pfft. Try people.
What?
Clan Superstores!
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Clan Superstores!
Buy n Large
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Industry? pfft. Try people.
What?
O0
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Clan Soylent Mechs are made out of people!!!
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Industry? pfft. Try people.
What?
this post makes me wonder when/if you are going to drop ilClan info in your blog, like you did with WoR.
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Industry? pfft. Try people.
What?
Must be a party somewhere :idiot2: :idiot2:
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So I assume the next we hear of the homeworlds will be in an Historical #P
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So I assume the next we hear of the homeworlds will be in an Historical #P
and it will be hysterical; at least cold1's reactions anyway [##] [madflame] >:/! [metalhealth] [tickedoff]
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and it will be hysterical; at least cold1's reactions anyway [##] [madflame] >:/! [metalhealth] [tickedoff]
I'll be rather sad if the Stone Lions don't ever get any face time.
This does narrow down my list of future big bads though...
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[blank]
That could mean the obvious. Oooor...
Or perhaps they could have decided to turn the next invasion of the Inner Sphere into a mass migration.
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Or perhaps they could have decided to turn the next invasion of the Inner Sphere into a mass migration.
That would be interesting. Perhaps they take the Imperio and then the Hansa via a combination of invasion and migration as a dress rehearsal for the real invasion.
It would certainly make sense; the homeworlds want nothing to do with the inner sphere population. They could move from system to system killing of the entire population and replacing the inhabitants with their own.
Why rule and integrate when you can slaughter and repopulate...
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Rather not talk about what if in something about people talking about future producting hopefully coming out soon.
If the IlClan book is about external forces, we'll find out when it gets here. Perhaps where the Clan people went, from no one in the Cluster to the Inner Sphere. Or they Mad Maxed themselves out of existence. I rather not like thought of that. Too depressing.
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Speaking of Ilclan what's the latest on that? I'm sure we don't have a date yet but is there any info on where it's at?
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Last time people asked in this thread several pages back they were threatened with having rocks thrown at them.
Some debate arose over whether it was ever coming
Ghostbear nuked the thread informing us it was coming and to silence our insulate belly aching.
Once a page it's mentioned...
My guess is it's probably written or close (based on th fact that it was sent to writers awhile ago) and it is simply waiting it's turn in the release schedule.
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Industry? pfft. Try people.
What?
Now you have to go get my hopes up :(
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Last time people asked in this thread several pages back they were threatened with having rocks thrown at them.
Some debate arose over whether it was ever coming
Ghostbear nuked the thread informing us it was coming and to silence our insulate belly aching.
Once a page it's mentioned...
My guess is it's probably written or close (based on th fact that it was sent to writers awhile ago) and it is simply waiting it's turn in the release schedule.
Stop talking sense...
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Or perhaps they could have decided to turn the next invasion of the Inner Sphere into a mass migration.
Or maybe they are a population of sorts, but they just aren't human anymore - genetically, or in attitude toward other humans.
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Get in line!!! I'm still waiting for the rest of the TRO:3145 wallpaper art to be posted on the site like the others have been. Last I heard, it would be soon...roughly 9 months ago! LOL
Crudstunk! I forgot about those. *Mutters something incoherent* [metalhealth]
I'm on it.
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Crudstunk! I forgot about those. *Mutters something incoherent* [metalhealth]
I'm on it.
Seriously? That would be awesome!
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and it will be hysterical; at least cold1's reactions anyway [##] [madflame] >:/! [metalhealth] [tickedoff]
Your on my list! }:)
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and it will be hysterical; at least cold1's reactions anyway [##] [madflame] >:/! [metalhealth] [tickedoff]
Won't be the only person! lol
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Or maybe they are a population of sorts, but they just aren't human anymore - genetically, or in attitude toward other humans.
Do you think they will be like these:
http://www.deviantart.com/art/Anime-Collage-131014117
;)
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Do you think they will be like these:
http://www.deviantart.com/art/Anime-Collage-131014117
;)
MadCapellan will defect in a second!
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The teasers from House Book: Kurita are nice, but I need something more. Maybe we will get some PDF's to purchase this weekend. Please!!!!!!! We might get to 50 pages on this topic before we get anything. A teaser or a picture from IlClan book would be nice.
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The teasers from House Book: Kurita are nice, but I need something more. Maybe we will get some PDF's to purchase this weekend. Please!!!!!!! We might get to 50 pages on this topic before we get anything. A teaser or a picture from IlClan book would be nice.
I have a feeling Ilclan is not ready for teasers yet. A certain someone on the CGL team has a penchant for driving this forum mad with teasers for upcoming books.
When Ghostbear starts messing with us it'll be forthcoming. Unless he's messing with us by not messing with us in which case I'll be crying in my fallout shelter as Terra burns.
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I have a feeling Ilclan is not ready for teasers yet. A certain someone on the CGL team has a penchant for driving this forum mad with teasers for upcoming books.
When Ghostbear starts messing with us it'll be forthcoming. Unless he's messing with us by not messing with us in which case I'll be crying in my fallout shelter as Terra burns.
They used to do teasers all the time with the books, not as many these days.
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in which case I'll be crying in my fallout shelter as Terra burns.
Aw man, again!!! What is up with that planet... oh wait...
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And when can we look for Primitives IV?
end of next week is a possibility but not a guarantee. :)
In August I kinda hoped that we might have the XTRO: Primitives 4 in our hands by now.
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end of next week is a possibility but not a guarantee. :)
In August I kinda hoped that we might have the XTRO: Primitives 4 in our hands by now.
Yeah, tell me about it! I know it's not mentioned, but I cannot wait for whichever Primitive XTRO that has the Orion, Archer, Rifleman, and Wolverine in it!!!
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Yeah, tell me about it! I know it's not mentioned, but I cannot wait for whichever Primitive XTRO that has the Archer, Rifleman, and Wolverine in it!!!
Don't forget ON1-C Orion.
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Don't forget ON1-C Orion.
Ah yes! Added!!! I actually forgot about it. I know there's others...but those are the primary ones I want to see.
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I for one, am terribly excited about OTP: Revival Trials. I have recently gained an interest in rewriting fictional histories. :)
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Primitive Griffin maybe. Trooper, although I am not sure if it's a Primitive 'Mech.
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They used to do teasers all the time with the books, not as many these days.
I think the last time we did those was before 2010.
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Thing is, technically the RFL-1N was produced after the TH perfected standardized components. Thus, it shouldn't be primitive at all...
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Thing is, technically the RFL-1N was produced after the TH perfected standardized components. Thus, it shouldn't be primitive at all...
Because the forces of legal restrictions, industrial security, national security, and economics never come into play to prevent the instant spread of new technology to any and all interested parties?
This must be why the US Navy has ceased to build Aegis DDs now that Zumwalt has launched, and nobody's building F-16s anymore, and iPhone 6s have 100% market penetration worldwide..
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Because the forces of legal restrictions, industrial security, national security, and economics never come into play to prevent the instant spread of new technology to any and all interested parties?
This must be why the US Navy has ceased to build Aegis DDs now that Zumwalt has launched, and nobody's building F-16s anymore, and iPhone 6s have 100% market penetration worldwide..
Whaaaat? My Iron Eagle youth dream is discontinued? This is a sad day...
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Whaaaat? My Iron Eagle youth dream is discontinued? This is a sad day...
(http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20121223043540/adventuretimewithfinnandjake/images/5/51/That's_a_joke_son.jpg)
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(http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20121223043540/adventuretimewithfinnandjake/images/5/51/That's_a_joke_son.jpg)
as I look at my Samsung S3 and reading your comment about the iPhone 6... I should have known ;)
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Do you think they will be like these:
http://www.deviantart.com/art/Anime-Collage-131014117
;)
I was thinking just like the one on the lower left; the one that looks like it has a blue tail possibly. Definitely someone who has been Star-Addered O0
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end of next week is a possibility but not a guarantee. :)
In August I kinda hoped that we might have the XTRO: Primitives 4 in our hands by now.
how can you have a digital product in your hands??? >:D
I am a terrible person
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end of next week is a possibility but not a guarantee. :)
In August I kinda hoped that we might have the XTRO: Primitives 4 in our hands by now.
I was waiting to see what came first my son being born or new battletech products being released. My son beat them last night now I am hoping we get new books soon because I do not see alot of sleep in my future.
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Primitive Griffin maybe. Trooper, although I am not sure if it's a Primitive 'Mech.
The Trooper was listed in the Retrotech section of Objectives: FWL. Personally, I'd theorised that it was a primitive long ago
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I think the last time we did those was before 2010.
Has it been that long since WoR????
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end of next week is a possibility but not a guarantee. :)
I think we've all missed this point...
What month is it now??? October. So something has come along the line & pushed an item back that was literally about to be released. Oh, for want of more crack!
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I think we've all missed this point...
What month is it now??? October. So something has come along the line & pushed an item back that was literally about to be released. Oh, for want of more crack!
That's bad
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Because the forces of legal restrictions, industrial security, national security, and economics never come into play to prevent the instant spread of new technology to any and all interested parties?
This must be why the US Navy has ceased to build Aegis DDs now that Zumwalt has launched, and nobody's building F-16s anymore, and iPhone 6s have 100% market penetration worldwide..
Even if they stopped building F-16s (which they have, but only for the US), there are literally thousands of them sitting around.
But then again, I did have to work on the silly things.
At any rate, all true points.
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I actually didn't think they had stopped building the things. My point being that just because a newer and better technology appears, it doesn't mean the older stuff disappears from production overnight. It stays in production because it is still cheaper/more efficient to use in terms of costs or other resources, or because the newer stuff cannot be produced at the same level of reliability or the same quantities as the older technology.
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I actually didn't think they had stopped building the things. My point being that just because a newer and better technology appears, it doesn't mean the older stuff disappears from production overnight. It stays in production because it is still cheaper/more efficient to use in terms of costs or other resources, or because the newer stuff cannot be produced at the same level of reliability or the same quantities as the older technology.
There are plenty of good examples...F-22 versus F-15, both of which are in service, the F-16 and F-35, with the F-35 puched back to 2016 and the F-16 scheduled to remain in service until 2025 or later.
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I really, really, really expected that something would be up by the time I got home tonight. (Seeing how new releases are usually posted on Fridays.) [metalhealth]
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Try waiting for the Deathly Hallows part 2 Rifftrax. Then it's a drag.
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No disrespect intended Deadborder, but never heard of it.
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http://www.rifftrax.com/ (http://www.rifftrax.com/) - Rifftrax
They provide "Audio commentaries" for movies in the style of Mystery Science Theater 3000 (funnily enough, the team consists of three of the MST3K alumni), both in the form of separate audio tracks and integrated videos with commentary
Among other things, they've been working their way through the Harry Potter series. The Rifftrax for Deathly Hallows part 1 was released on 31st October, 2013. As yet, there's no sign of the last one. And that's after the first one was released in August 2008.
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Personally I prefer Cinematic Titanic, have not yet watched Rifftrax.
And I have been waiting on the new membership packages for the Adelaide Crows since August. Not that long a time, certainly, but the kids and I are getting impatient.
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Since we're on Page 51, it must be time to mention the IlClan sourcebook's release date again? :D
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Wait did we miss the House Book: Kurita cue?
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Since we're on Page 51, it must be time to mention the IlClan sourcebook's release date again? :D
Ilclan
^-^
What do you want from me? My favorite faction might get back to the story and my son's name is Alaric... I have horses in this race!
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What do you want from me? My favorite faction might get back to the story and my son's name is Alaric... I have horses in this race!
Very pragmatic ;)
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Wait did we miss the House Book: Kurita cue?
No worries, some folks have thought that or something similar for years. It's just a long time baking. I don't mind, they are my favorite house, so I prefer the effort and time put into it.
As for names, mine is Eric, a root of the Alaric name. As such I too feel like I have a horse in the race. Or part of a horse, the back legs and hind quarters at least. ;)
Still hoping the Home Clans show up for ilClan. Or if not, maybe the rest of the deep periphery cast will have a release to appear in. I know the area has been in the authors hands for some time, I hope our musings don't screw anything up.
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I think the Handbook: Kuritia will be arguably the best of the series, since its had longest time in the oven. Flash back to 3067, with some interesting things to read up and some specialty items the Kuritans will only have.
Man this release could be too expensive if all this stuff comes out at the same time like dam breaking since its been building for a while.
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HOLY COW!!!!! Am I seeing things or on the real crack (which i never would), BT record sheets: Vechile Annex Industrial PDF is up for sale.
I am waiting to see if any other PDF's come up soon. Thank you the TPTB.
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Revival Trials is up!
http://rpg.drivethrustuff.com/product/138185/BattleTech-Operational-Turning-Points-REVIVAL-Trials
Just waiting for primitives IV!
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Not up on battlecorp yet.
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I think I'll just wait for it to come out on BattleShop...
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Sweet.
Bought it.
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I just purchased it; How long have we known that Stephen Tyler was a Khan of Clan Ice Hellion? Why wasn't I told about this? Sure, the spelling is different but it's so appropriate.
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Revival Trials is up!
http://rpg.drivethrustuff.com/product/138185/BattleTech-Operational-Turning-Points-REVIVAL-Trials
Just waiting for primitives IV!
:D
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I think I'll just wait for it to come out on BattleShop...
um, yeah what the heck
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Revival Trials is up!
http://rpg.drivethrustuff.com/product/138185/BattleTech-Operational-Turning-Points-REVIVAL-Trials
Just waiting for primitives IV!
Downloading now.
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I think I'll just wait for it to come out on BattleShop...
Agreed - not a fan of the DTRPG watermarks. I'm surprised this wasn't simultaneously posted on BattleShop...
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It's interesting to see the perspective shown in the opening fiction piece for REVIVAL Trials.
Also, to go back to a recent conversation, I noted that in the course of the bidding, the Star Adders bid their entire touman!
I'm not sure if that had ever been confirmed before, but it does show their intent to go all-in - which may be a factor worth remembering if they decide to treat a post-3145 invasion as an exercise in mass migration.
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I would rather wait until it's on the Battleshop. Nothing against DTRPG but just think it goes to Battletech itself.
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It's interesting to see the perspective shown in the opening fiction piece for REVIVAL Trials.
Also, to go back to a recent conversation, I noted that in the course of the bidding, the Star Adders bid their entire touman!
I'm not sure if that had ever been confirmed before, but it does show their intent to go all-in - which may be a factor worth remembering if they decide to treat a post-3145 invasion as an exercise in mass migration.
It does set the Star Adders position out rather well.
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What's the issue with DTRPG watermarks?
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It's interesting to see the perspective shown in the opening fiction piece for REVIVAL Trials.
Also, to go back to a recent conversation, I noted that in the course of the bidding, the Star Adders bid their entire touman!
I'm not sure if that had ever been confirmed before, but it does show their intent to go all-in - which may be a factor worth remembering if they decide to treat a post-3145 invasion as an exercise in mass migration.
I know the Star Adder bid put them "right out" of it all, that has been expressed in different ways through several publications. IIRC, I read that they had bid seven galaxies, but I'm not entirely sure on that either. However, the new info works just about as good as seven galaxies, if you make them all Jade Falcon sized galaxies.
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Because the forces of legal restrictions, industrial security, national security, and economics never come into play to prevent the instant spread of new technology to any and all interested parties?
This must be why the US Navy has ceased to build Aegis DDs now that Zumwalt has launched, and nobody's building F-16s anymore, and iPhone 6s have 100% market penetration worldwide..
Based on BattleTech logic as it has been laid out for years now, the instant the TH reached standardization protocols, every manufacturer in the TH would have been ordered to build with them.
A close reasoning to why new technology sometimes is perfected in one location of the Inner Sphere and a couple of weeks later everyone in the Inner Sphere seems to have their hands on it...
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To Adrian, Ghost Bear, and anyone else involved in providing our most recent fix...as well as the next one coming...
Thank you
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To Adrian, Ghost Bear, and anyone else involved in providing our most recent fix...as well as the next one coming...
Thank you
Hear Hear, I'm enjoying OTP:RT
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Ima gonna keep refreshin' on BattleShop now!
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Interesting that the "New Battletech For Sale!" thread hasn't been updated...maybe they aren't done giving us our new dose???
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I think I'll just wait for it to come out on BattleShop...
um, yeah what the heck
I think DriveThru’s software uploads things semi-automatically, as they receive them, whereas BattleCorps’ uploads and product-listings are done (I believe) manually, which can take a little longer. No direct knowledge, AFAIK, IIRC, YMMV, etc. etc. :-\
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New clan book
People taking about my clan
And my shiny new computer is jacked up... some how got Astromenda as my home page (nice little fishing site Google look alike). Probably when I tired to update Adobe.
Seyla, maybe by the time I get it sorted Battleshop will have it
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There's some overlap with Klondike, but the VA Exos and Indies book has new art for the Buster and properly marks which units have advanced fire control and commercial armour. Also, that janky-looking armed indymech from War of 3039 now has a name and stats which made me happy.
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Op Revival up on battlecorp.
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Op Revival up on battlecorp.
Thanks! O0
Got it.
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So many Industrial Mods
I'm so happy!
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Thanks! O0
Got it.
Me too...
The question now becomes... how ominous is the opening fiction meant to be for readers? How scary could the invasion have been? Will we find out first hand?
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Me too...
The question now becomes... how ominous is the opening fiction meant to be for readers? How scary could the invasion have been? Will we find out first hand?
Really hoping that the remaining home clans are following the Adders lead now.
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Look what else has shown up in the Battleshop and DTRPG :)
http://www.battlecorps.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=27_35_213&products_id=3369
http://rpg.drivethrustuff.com/product/138176/BattleTech-Record-Sheets-Vehicle-Annex-IndustrialMechs--Exoskeletons
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Yea, both of them are on the battlecorps website.
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Really hoping that the remaining home clans are following the Adders lead now.
Yeah, the both of them.
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But... but... I don't want *those* I want XTRO: Primitives IV!!! :(
(Okay, I lie... I *do* want those, but the XTRO is the only one that I would actually break my budget for. ;) )
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Yeah, the both of them.
Both? Last I heard there were four Clans in the Homeworlds. Cobras, Adders, Lions, and Coyotes.
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Love what was done with RS:VA Industrial Mechs & Exoskeletons. Man that was wordy, Volume 1 would have be better! *ducks* Thank you CGL guys getting that and that fantastic OTP: REVIVAL Trails done!
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Hopefully, now that we have a Record Sheet book of items most people won't use in comparison to something else...I HOPE we will some day get a Record Sheet book of the currently unsupported items like the Dire Wolf "Lone Wolf" or Vlad's Executioner, and SOOO many others that don't have official Record Sheets for them. THOSE would be used MUCH more in my opinion than Exoskeletons & Industrial Mechs...but I've been known to be wrong here or there.
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I've certainly used IndstrialMechs in more games than Phelan's Daishi or Vlad's Executioner.
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Liking some of those industrial upgrades. Always liked the Marco mech.
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I've certainly used IndstrialMechs in more games than Phelan's Daishi or Vlad's Executioner.
I personally don't know anyone that either used to or still currently I play with that ever used them...but we have all done up "as close as possible" record sheets & played the unique mechs. Guess it all depends on the people you play with/against.
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Considering Vlad's Executioner is illegal as described, I doubt we will see it anytime soon. Indies however can be very fun.
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I personally don't know anyone that either used to or still currently I play with that ever used them...but we have all done up "as close as possible" record sheets & played the unique mechs. Guess it all depends on the people you play with/against.
I highly recommend trying them out sometime, they're a lot of fun. I'm actually painting a bunch of the minis right now.
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I've certainly used IndstrialMechs in more games than Phelan's Daishi or Vlad's Executioner.
[stupid]
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I love Industrial MODs. I use them a lot for a number of reasons, the fact that I find them cracky awesome being but one
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I love Industrial MODs.
Me too!
(http://www.solaris7.com/files/members/602/Dig_Lord_Play.jpg)
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I've certainly used IndstrialMechs in more games than Phelan's Daishi or Vlad's Executioner.
Hear hear!
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Lumberjack MilitiaMech is probably my favourite platform from the RS book.
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Any love for the almighty Dig Lord, or did they accept that some monsters simply could not be made greater terrors?
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Any love for the almighty Dig Lord, or did they accept that some monsters simply could not be made greater terrors?
There's a combat mod for the Dig King, but not the Dig Lord, I'm afraid.
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Have not really used industrial mods, but I have just purchased the new Record Sheets and RS: OP Klon. (I will have some 'splainin' to do.) Interested to see what they have.
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Any love for the almighty Dig Lord, or did they accept that some monsters simply could not be made greater terrors?
From the looks of it, the Dig King appears to be what was MWDA's MiningMech which they had in clicky game and in MWDA Record Sheet Books 1.
Glad they finally made record sheet again for the ForestryMech, though iI left asking single question. What kind of armor does it have? Original Dark Age RS had it with actual standard armor, how can one tell if it does or not?
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From the looks of it, the Dig King appears to be what was MWDA's MiningMech which they had in clicky game and in MWDA Record Sheet Books 1.
Glad they finally made record sheet again for the ForestryMech, though iI left asking single question. What kind of armor does it have? Original Dark Age RS had it with actual standard armor, how can one tell if it does or not?
Armor types, that are treated differently from standard armor in terms of gameplay have their type noted in the armor diagram of any given unit. See the Mad Cat IV in TRO 3145 Mercenaries. "Ferro-Lamellor" is written between the legs of the armor diagram on the sheet.
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Armor types, that are treated differently from standard armor in terms of gameplay have their type noted in the armor diagram of any given unit. See the Mad Cat IV in TRO 3145 Mercenaries. "Ferro-Lamellor" is written between the legs of the armor diagram on the sheet.
From the looks of the chart,it doesn't say anything. So I'm to assume this is standard armor like the one from the older MWDA Record Sheet book? There couple units that say its IndustrialMech, but nothing about the armor type. I've seen what your talking about in previous releases of Record Sheet books, but not here from what my eyes see anyways. ForestryMech is listed with Suuccession Wars era too, to me I would think standard armor would be easier to maintain on anything walking than having specialized armor lingering around, civilian or not.
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If nothing is listed, it likely mounts industrial or heavy industrial which are functionally BAR 10 like standard BattleMech armor. Were commercial armor mounted there would be a "BAR 5" down by the legs of the armor diagram. I'm away from all me stuff to actually verify what it mounts thought, sorry.
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Neither Industrial nor Heavy Industrial armor are functionally different to normal armors. The latter is actually identical to standard armor. In the early days of Indies, there was the notion that they were saddled with inferior armor and any combat-grade armor was a refit.
This never properly carried across into CBT as soon as the first canon units were released. VA stipulated errata in TM which made Heavy Industrial historically available. This in turn meant that there was no need for further advanced armors to implement the RS MWDA Indies.
Note that the third civilian armor type does have a game effect in conferring BAR5, which will then be noted on the armor diagram.
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From the looks of it, the Dig King appears to be what was MWDA's MiningMech which they had in clicky game and in MWDA Record Sheet Books 1.
Yes, RS VA replaces the Indies of RS MWDA1. Any subtle changes should be considered corrections. The AgroMech was deliberately not covered, as some existing DA fluff was difficult to accomodate. Note that the Dig King had always been part of the Dig Lord's fluff - this had been a long time in the making. And since the DA version's tracks habe still not been covered yet, there's still hope the story will continue.
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Yes, RS VA replaces the Indies of RS MWDA1. Any subtle changes should be considered corrections. The AgroMech was deliberately not covered, as some existing DA fluff was difficult to accomodate. Note that the Dig King had always been part of the Dig Lord's fluff - this had been a long time in the making. And since the DA version's tracks habe still not been covered yet, there's still hope the story will continue.
Oh snap, i forgot about the Tracked Feet the Dig King aka ye olde Mining Mech had.
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Hopefully, now that we have a Record Sheet book of items most people won't use in comparison to something else...I HOPE we will some day get a Record Sheet book of the currently unsupported items like the Dire Wolf "Lone Wolf" or Vlad's Executioner, and SOOO many others that don't have official Record Sheets for them. THOSE would be used MUCH more in my opinion than Exoskeletons & Industrial Mechs...but I've been known to be wrong here or there.
Until we have a sheet for Tanaka's Panther, I hear nothing you say about record sheets :).
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I honestly think it would be a really good idea to put all of the Unique and/or Personality mechs in to a single Record Sheet book.
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...I rather like that idea myself. Too often, I find myself overlooking those sheets, simply because they fade into the background of regular RS books. A RS: Personalities would give players an easy resource to throw unique allies or enemies into their games.
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...I rather like that idea myself. Too often, I find myself overlooking those sheets, simply because they fade into the background of regular RS books. A RS: Personalities would give players an easy resource to throw unique allies or enemies into their games.
Exactly...and it would clean up things like Vlad's Executioner that's technically illegal! LOL We already have things like Dire Wolf "Prometheus", Hohiro, and Widowmaker" as well as Kai's Yen-Lo-Wang...but why not add to the personalities??? There are so many that are mentioned, but have no official stats for them. Hell...I'd even volunteer unpaid to make up record sheets for them just so this book would come out!
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Yeah, a Personalities book that compiles all the existing ones and adds even a small handful of new sheets would sell well, I suspect.
Hell...I'd even volunteer unpaid to make up record sheets for them just so this book would come out!
Just like a large majority of the existing volunteer staff. You'd be amazed how many volunteers there are in the Battletech production process. O0
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You'd be amazed how many volunteers there are in the Battletech production process. O0
It's true.
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I knew there was a "pool" of them, but I honestly have no idea how high that number goes! I'd have to think at least a hundred, if not a couple hundred if a lot of them only do something 1 time and never touch it again.
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I have no idea what the true numbers are, but to me, it sometimes seems like an officer/enlisted ratio. Imagine CGL as a military, and then realize that only the officers are drawing a paycheck.
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True, and I actually kinda thought of the business like that with all the volunteers! LOL
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I suspect that the bulk of the unique recordsheets are found in the Turning Point series.
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I suspect that the bulk of the unique recordsheets are found in the Turning Point series.
We're speaking of the ones that have not been done yet.
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Although it's nice to FINALLY have an RAT that includes the Burrocks...I just noticed, only Clan Cloud Cobra has the Highlander IIC listed in OP: Revival RAT.
I had to go back & re-read the entry for the mech in TRO:3060, and what I thought was right...the Star Adders field a lot of them because of their absorption of the Burrocks, as well as the Blood Spirits & Wolves field a large number of them, yet the only Clan that has them listed is Cloud Cobra! I know the size limitation of the RAT is probably the reason, but it seems like it should have made at least 1 entry on the Burrock, Blood Spirit, and Wolf sections. Especially since the Blood Spirits usually go for Standard designs rather than Omni's due to their limited resources.
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Clan Burrock was absorbed in 3059. So Star Adder wouldn't have acquired its yet. Clan Wolf and Blood Spirit are said to have gotten (opened a cache in the first case and refitted ones for the second case presumably) theirs as a result of recent (compared to 3060) losses.
I haven't gotten Operation Revival yet, but I assume its RATs are set for before 3059?
No idea why Burrock wouldn't have them though. (did burrock have that many other choices?)
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Clan Burrock was absorbed in 3059. I haven't gotten Operation Revival yet, but I assume its RATs are set for before 3059?
Highlander IIC was available as of 2858 for the standard configuration
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Yes, but the information as to who has them in TR3060 refers, in every case except for inference for Burrock itself (not Star Adder), to later events. So the RATs shouldn't be based on that information.
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Although it's nice to FINALLY have an RAT that includes the Burrocks...I just noticed, only Clan Cloud Cobra has the Highlander IIC listed in OP: Revival RAT.
I had to go back & re-read the entry for the mech in TRO:3060, and what I thought was right...the Star Adders field a lot of them because of their absorption of the Burrocks, as well as the Blood Spirits & Wolves field a large number of them, yet the only Clan that has them listed is Cloud Cobra! I know the size limitation of the RAT is probably the reason, but it seems like it should have made at least 1 entry on the Burrock, Blood Spirit, and Wolf sections. Especially since the Blood Spirits usually go for Standard designs rather than Omni's due to their limited resources.
Could just be that the units selected for the trials had these units. So it is possible that the Highlander IIC did not appear in the Burrock trinaries that took part in the trials.
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Yes, but the information as to who has them in TR3060 refers, in every case except for inference for Burrock itself (not Star Adder), to later events. So the RATs shouldn't be based on that information.
Ah, ok, I understand. Thanks!
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Does the Revival Trials OTP list provide any detail on WarShips that hasn't been seen before? I'm curious as to whether something like the class of the Carmine Justice is revealed.
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Does the Revival Trials OTP list provide any detail on WarShips that hasn't been seen before? I'm curious as to whether something like the class of the Carmine Justice is revealed.
Sadly no. There are some units listed but I would really love a Field Report Clans 3050.
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Sadly no. There are some units listed but I would really love a Field Report Clans 3050.
I will take any book that has more Warships in it.
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This book is virtually devoid of any and all references to warships. There is nothing here to satisfy a warship lover's thirst. I'm a warship fan too, I looked.
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From the looks of it, the Dig King appears to be what was MWDA's MiningMech which they had in clicky game and in MWDA Record Sheet Books 1.
The MW:DA MiningMech is the 35-ton MiningMech, which has a BT-scale mini from IWM. There's also the Dig Lord from TRO:VA, which is a 65-tonner, strongly visually similar to the MiningMech, with the major difference being it lacks track feet. Curiously enough, the MW:DA MiningMech figure is beautifully sized to serve as a Dig Lord mini in BT scale (as above).
The Dig King is a previously un-statted predecessor to the Dig Lord. Will be interested to see what they did with it.
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Is Op Revival up on Battleshop?
I can't find it. Search comes up negative.
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Yes, I bought it yesterday.
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Got a link if you don't mind?
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Is Op Revival up on Battleshop?
I can't find it. Search comes up negative.
Here you go (http://www.battlecorps.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=3370)
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Got a link if you don't mind?
http://www.battlecorps.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=27_35_213&products_id=3369
http://www.battlecorps.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=27_35_213&products_id=3370
On is OTP: Revival, the other RS: VA
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Here you go (http://www.battlecorps.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=3370)
That's probably why people are having a hard time finding it...they are probably searching for "Revival" and what's actually listed is "REVIV"
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That's probably why people are having a hard time finding it...they are probably searching for "Revival" and what's actually listed is "REVIV"
I think you're right. Searching for "reviv" pulled it right up while "revival" did not.
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Indeed I was searching for Revival.
Battleshop is seriously the most useless shop site I know. Anyway, I don't get paid until friday BUT I have updated the links into the Sarna pages for reference.
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Indeed I was searching for Revival.
Battleshop is seriously the most useless shop site I know. Anyway, I don't get paid until friday BUT I have updated the links into the Sarna pages for reference.
Maybe someday we'll get a new shop page. Hopefully one attached to CGL's site and not the BattleCorp's one.
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I desperately require the Buster be made into mini form. Then I require all the busters with parts to mod them to that gauss configuration.
This must be.
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That was a pleasent surprise that they made actual picture for the Buster Haulermech.
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That was a pleasent surprise that they made actual picture for the Buster Haulermech.
And it's the best looking of the IndustrialMechs at that. ;D
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Still not on the "new stuff" forum page.
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We have basically the whole entirety of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Succession Wars.
Turning points - Battle of Kyoto
Turning points - Kentares
Turning points - Comstar War
Turning points - nth Battles of Hesperus II
Turning points - Operation Holy Shroud
Turning points - Great Lee Turkey Shoot
Turning points - Operation Killing Stroke
Turning points - The Deep Raid of 2987
Turning Points - Kentares
or
Turning POints - Cholme (Naval battle baby!!!)
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Still not on the "new stuff" forum page.
Yes, but at least it's available.
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Me: MORE! MORE !! MOORREEEE!!!
CGL: There isn't any more for now!
ME: NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
My Wallet: That's a relief.
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Turning Points - Kentares
or
Turning POints - Cholme (Naval battle baby!!!)
O0
I would love to see a naval battle.
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Turning Points - Kentares
or
Turning POints - Cholme (Naval battle baby!!!)
I would like to add the Combine invasion of Skye and the multiple battles for Tamar added to that list!
EDIT: Oh and let me add the Combine invasion of Robinson during the 2nd Succession War. Oh lots of big massive battles to see!
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Turning Points: Carver V
Give the CAAN some love.
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HTP:Tikonov
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Operational Turning Points: Republic vs Empire.
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Operational Turning Points: Republic vs Empire.
"I think George Lucas is gonna sue somebody!" ;D
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"I think George Lucas Mickey Mouse is gonna sue somebody!" ;D
Corrected for new owners :P
I really like the Buster and the Militia Mechs, also nice to see some of the old art in Klondike RS.
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Checking out cgl twitter feed according to Randall new section of IO beta test out in a month ot so. Do we finally get to see RISC tech and the alternative era weapons rule? I doubt that xtro republic would have risc tech.
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Checking out cgl twitter feed according to Randall new section of IO beta test out in a month ot so. Do we finally get to see RISC tech and the alternative era weapons rule? I doubt that xtro republic would have risc tech.
I don't remember seeing that one? When was that tidbit released?
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Checking out cgl twitter feed according to Randall new section of IO beta test out in a month ot so. Do we finally get to see RISC tech and the alternative era weapons rule? I doubt that xtro republic would have risc tech.
RISC...wasn't that from MWDA's similar to TSEMP Cannon we have now but its Clan tech?
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I don't remember seeing that one? When was that tidbit released?
@ipox77 Actually hopefully in another 30 days or so we’ll have another section up for open beta test. rnb
It was part of a longer thread from ipox77 from October 7th. I would try to post the link but with a new born son my brain is to sleep deprived.
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I don't think we ever found out what RISC stands for, but it's connected to the Rhodes Foundry on Devil's Rock. The Tripods and the Centaur/Simian battle armor are labeled as RISC projects.
The RISC tech discussed here was a wide variety of items that showed up after the Republic walls went up. They were all of the 'high risk, high reward' variety (Hence the name) and tended to show up all over the place.
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I don't think we ever found out what RISC stands for
RISC Is Seriously Cool
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I don't think we ever found out what RISC stands for,
Rhode Island Super Cannon.
Re-Imagined Super Collider.
Regulus Is So Caput (No one ever said the project managers could spell).
Right Idea, Silly Coming.
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I don't think we ever found out what RISC stands for
Reduced Instruction Set Computing
Random Item Suckage Chart
Really Innovative Stuff in Combat
Repulsive Idiotic Scumbags Cheat
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Radically Improved Super Components.
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Randomly Interested Stealthy Cats
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I always figured Repuplic Institute of Science (Something) Maybe Components.
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Republic Invented Super Cannon?
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Looks like some people need to reread the New Tech chapter of ER3145...
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I'm guessing the people at the Republic Institute for Strategic Combat would know what it stands for, but they're not talking.
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Looks like some people need to reread the New Tech chapter of ER3145...
But there is no fun in ;)
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Republic Institute for Strategic Combat (ER:3145 Page 124)
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Looks like some people need to reread the New Tech chapter of ER3145...
Oh sure, if we want to go the BORING route.
Random Interaction with Sexy Catgirls?
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Randall Is Super Cool ...
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Revelations? I Should Coco!
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Really Inspiring, Some Caveats
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Random Interaction with Sexy Catgirls?
This isn't the Magistracy....
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Relatively Insane Secret Casualties
Wait that is the Fortress Republic Program.
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Random Insertion of Stealthy Cappellans?
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Really Intense Super Cappuccino - What the engineers were drinking when they made the stuff.
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Rotating Intertube Space Cabin? Like the space stations in those movies from the '50s? Good thing there's no amorphous blob aliens in this game universe ;D
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On a different note, How's people liking the HTP: REVIVAL Trails. I've found Hellion Fury's campaign pretty good challenge, i love the Unit Sheet in back of the book. Something I always wanted to be using, instead of using a spread sheet.
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The Revival book is a good read.
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On a different note, How's people liking the HTP: REVIVAL Trails. I've found Hellion Fury's campaign pretty good challenge, i love the Unit Sheet in back of the book. Something I always wanted to be using, instead of using a spread sheet.
It's good. I haven't played the tracks yet, but the fiction and historical information about the bidding and such is great.
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I'm with Mbear on this. Haven't actually played any tracks yet(and it'll likely be a very long time before I do), but I love the insight we get into the pre-REVIVAL Clans, especially those that no longer exist.
Also, the whole thing is justified by the 90th Striker Irregulars, especially the first sentence of their notes. :D
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I'm a big fan of HTP:Revival... can't imagine why
The unit sections in the back are cool. I was kind of sad because the Adder unit is my favorite (5th Assault) and there's not really new info. Same old, big mobile mechs with lots of guns, they fight smart, blah blah. (Sometimes even the staunchest Adder fan finds our clan boring). Your welcome CHH, that was a heck of a parting gift for your trip to the Inner Sphere.
Haven't read in depth on many other units yet but some of them are cool so far.
The opening fiction is awesome. We are the Star Adders and we love all out warrior clan brothers, let's unite and go invade and kic... oh forget it you little brats. <begin evil plans>
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On Sunday I will be playing the Revivial Placement Trials tracts with a group of at least four. I will post an after action report. Now to decide who to take.
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I will admit that when reading it through, I thought that the tournament system needs a play through with my group.
Imagine having the winners as different Clans at the end of it all. >:D
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I am soooooo close to using my homemade clan. Imagine the Draconis Combine or Federated Commonwealth being invaded by Clan Platypus.
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I am soooooo close to using my homemade clan. Imagine the Draconis Combine or Federated Commonwealth being invaded by Clan Platypus.
Or Clan Spaniel.
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HAHAHAHAHAHAHA O0
That would be also. Khan Polly goes on the attack.
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Obviously I need to start working on Clan Snark Pigeon again.
I was happy to see RATs personally. I'll be using them for an Alpha Strike campaign in the near future.
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Still hoping for the HTP: Widowmaker project!
Lots of characters were up to something we don't understand in full as of yet due to [redacted by order of the IlKhan]
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Did some call for Clan
Tanite Brain Slug Chill Penguin Which Is Obviously Not Infested By Tanite Brain Slugs?
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I was always fond of Clan Mammoth Ass, named for a giant breed of Strana Mechty donkey.
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Clan Iron Wombat
(https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQaukR35fka7sxXfsoLKPH_Nhn8JlkhW1V5giRGxP3hIzxIEAIU)
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Clan Iron Wombat
(https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQaukR35fka7sxXfsoLKPH_Nhn8JlkhW1V5giRGxP3hIzxIEAIU)
This may be my new favorite Non-Canon Clan. Way to go.
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This may be my new favorite Non-Canon Clan. Way to go.
That looks like a cannon Clan to me... ;D
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I bid the following Clans for OTP: Revival Placement Trials!
1. Clan Iron Butterfly- Found in the jungles of Eden, the Iron Butterfly has the colorful markings of its Terran counterparts, but sturdier wing and body segments.
2. Clan Platypus- Initially released on the Pentagon worlds as a joke, the hardy monotremes survived and prospered, adapting to quickly to life where water was present. Nicolas respected this adaptability, marking the ability to change with the situation as a key trait a successful warrior needed to possess. Nicolas also found the platypi's habit of constantly searching for food in even the most unfavorable conditions as a testement to the need to always gather information. The platypus was passed over in favor of the sea fox, when that predator was able to quickly check the platypi's progress into the freshwater seas of Strana Mechty.
3. Clan Blitz Sloth- In all respects this mammal is a carbon copy of its Terran brethren, with a few notable exceptions. The blitz sloth is capable of living in a variety of trees, having even been found on the sturdier branches of conifers. Also, as the name implies, the blitz sloth is taken to bursts of extreme quickness. The omnivorous blitz sloth hangs casually from branches munching leaves, only to reach out with lightning speed to snag small birds, reptiles and amphibians, even smaller mammals that cross its path. Nicolas saw the patience of this hunter as a good trait for a warrior.
4. Clan Newt- Nicolas, doing a study of the names at the top of the list noticed something. He had two avian species, two arachnid, four reptiles, one hellion (whatever that was) and the rest mammals, NO amphibians. Nicolas briefly considered Clan Newt, before deciding equality among the animal kingdom was not a necessity.
5. Clan Trouser Snake- No record exists of any such creature and the scrawled name of Clan Trouser Snake was preceded by two attempts in which it was spelled incorrectly. It is thought that this option was intended as a joke.
Seriously, this would be a great book to try a megamek campaign with.
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Klat, jklantern, Jal Phoenix and Fletch- I am throwing down the gauntlet. I say we start a thread in the non-canon units section with a poll and write-ups on our clans and see which one is the craziest.
:D
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Clan Iron Wombat
(https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQaukR35fka7sxXfsoLKPH_Nhn8JlkhW1V5giRGxP3hIzxIEAIU)
Clan Iron Wombat - Eats roots, shoots and leaves ^-^ O0
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Did some call for Clan Tanite Brain Slug Chill Penguin Which Is Obviously Not Infested By Tanite Brain Slugs?
Trothkin! Your orders are to travel to the planet Tanis and stand around not wearing a hat!
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Trothkin! Your orders are to travel to the planet Tanis and stand around not wearing a hat!
And remember not to move as there is a warship parked nearby that shoots anything that does. I hear Tanis is lovely this time of year, the way the evening sun reflects off it's charred and scorched ruin is breath taking.
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Clan Iron Wombat - Eats roots, shoots and leaves ^-^ O0
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
:D O0
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This may be my new favorite Non-Canon Clan. Way to go.
Wombat facts (http://zactopia.wordpress.com/2010/08/16/why-you-should-give-a-square-shit-about-wombats/)
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Clan Iron Wombat - Eats roots, shoots and leaves (squarish poo) ^-^ O0
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(http://www.combat-wombat.net/images/combat_wombat.jpg)
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Clan mantis Shrimp. "extols death with the luminescent brilliance of a dying star."
http://theoatmeal.com/comics/mantis_shrimp
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Clan Gigantic Tick
When the SPOON!!! Galaxy comes gunning for you, try not to laugh, it has been known to be fatal.
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Ok, in an effort to get this back on topic...
Who's ready for the next batch of crack???
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Me.
But the key question is what and when!
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My hopes...
XTRO Primitives IV
XTRO Republic
Widowmaker Absorbtion
And soon!
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XTRO Republic is not far enough into production.
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Can we get a rough idea as to when XTRO Primitives IV will be out? Last you stated back in August was the following...
end of next week is a possibility but not a guarantee. :)
I'd have to think somewhere in 2 months the "possibility" would have come up! LOL
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Can we get a rough idea as to when XTRO Primitives IV will be out? Last you stated back in August was the following...
I'd have to think somewhere in 2 months the "possibility" would have come up! LOL
I currently have XTRO Primitives IV, and will not allow it to be released until my demands are met.
Our Lawyers would like to point out that JKLantern is in no way affiliated with Catalyst Games Lab, nor does he have any say in any of their products, aside from the purchase thereof.
Aw, dammit.
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Any XTRO is better then none.
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XTRO Republic is not far enough into production.
Will we see it by the end of the year?
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This page is missing something....
Ilclan???
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This page is missing something....
Ilclan???
You like to live dangerously don't you.
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Everytime someone mentions ilClan, George RR Martin kills another Stark.
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Just as long as Arya kills the last of the Lannisters before she dies (if she dies), I'm good. Of course that means Tyrion is dead at some point, which is not so good.
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Everytime someone mentions ilClan, George RR Martin kills another Stark.
Explains a lot about his creative process. :))
I'll refrain from experimenting with triplicate motif (a la Beetlejuice), because I'm not sure if my conscience can withstand all of that innocent blood being spilled.
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Every dead Stark is just one less person the one true King, Stannis Barratheon needs to worry about.
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Unfortunately the one true king will still have to bow to the one true queen, Daenerys Targaryen.
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Just as long as Arya kills the last of the Lannisters before she dies (if she dies), I'm good. Of course that means Tyrion is dead at some point, which is not so good.
Indiscriminate kill lists mean she is going to kill someone who may deserve it, but really, really, really shouldn't die if you want a not freezing ending.
I for one welcome our Others overlords O0
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This page is missing something....
Ilclan???
See posts 1413, 1416, 1417 & 1419 ;)
And to make this post relevant to the subject of this thread . . . (more crack)
Clan Iron Wombat
(http://images.theage.com.au/2010/08/07/1759521/th_320x214_fatso.jpg)
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Hey, I'm happy one of the XTRO: Primitives IV is coming soon.
Going to have plenty of fun with OTP: Rivial Trials and RS: Vehicle Annex: I&E
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The story will move forward when ilClan comes out. Which will be after Ben finishes writing it and the art and layout are done and any new rules or equipment or tracks or whatever are playtested.
So it could possibly be said that ilClan will be a kind of beginning as well as an ending? With the particulars representing the surprise.
Hmmmmm... Just musing. About crack :)
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The story willmove forward when ilClan comes out. Which will be after Ben finishes writing it and the art and layout are done and any new rules or equipment or tracks or whatever are playtested.
I thought Ben outline it but someone else was writing it ?
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I thought he was writing it. consider my post amended to Ben (or whoever)
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I thought the writing was 90% done over 6 months ago. And I seem to recall another statement to the effect of "no ilClan in 2014"
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Does he write or (and) does he direct the writing?
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With apologies to Gandalf:
IlClan will not be late! Nor shall it be early! It will be published precisely when it is meant to!
:D
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Given some of the comments I recall seeing in a gencon thread regarding the diorama, it's late.
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It can't be late, it doesn't have a street date yet.
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Given features of the last two gencons, it seems pretty clear to me that the current schedule wasn't the original plan, is my point.
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No plan of action survives contact with the enemy.
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No plan of action survives contact with the enemy.
"Everything in publishing is very simple, but the simplest thing is difficult." In publishing more than anywhere else things do not turn out as we expect. Nearby they do not appear as they did from a distance."
Ben von Clausewitz
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Does he write or (and) does he direct the writing?
I am capable of doing both, you know. :P
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Uh Oh! Genetic virus heading Gäiten's way.
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I am capable of doing both, you know. :P
When you direct/outline do you leave the writer requirements like "gas this loremaster" "ortillery this planet" "have this type of mech step on Cold1's dog"???
I thought the writing was 90% done over 6 months ago. And I seem to recall another statement to the effect of "no ilClan in 2014"
These statements both happened, but we were never given a hard date nor was it ever in Coming Soon. It got hopes raised for sure, but we were premature in our elation.
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When you direct/outline do you leave the writer requirements like "gas this loremaster" "ortillery this planet" "have this type of mech step on Cold1's dog"???
Actually the Dog was my fault. Don't ask me how I did it when I'm not even one of the writers, it is a VERY long story. Mistakes were made. But it is all in the past.
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Actually the Dog was my fault. Don't ask me how I did it when I'm not even one of the writers, it is a VERY long story. Mistakes were made. But it is all in the past.
Technically it's quite a ways in the future.
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Technically it's quite a ways in the future.
When I say "mistakes were made", we're talking about causality breaking mistakes here. Really screwed the pooch on this one. Yep.
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When I say "mistakes were made", we're talking about causality breaking mistakes here. Really screwed the pooch on this one. Yep.
When are you going to leave that poor doggie alone?
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Apparently he needs to keep causing paradoxes with it via biblically prohibited methodologies.
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These statements both happened, but we were never given a hard date nor was it ever in Coming Soon. It got hopes raised for sure, but we were premature in our elation.
Never intended to imply that we were ever given a street date. This does not change my opinion that it is late. We have also never been given a street date to my knowlege, regarding IO or HBHK, but I regard those products as late as well.
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Apparently he needs to keep causing paradoxes with it via biblically prohibited methodologies.
This is what happens when you attempt to recreate a KF Drive in the real world with only a rudimentary (at best) understanding of physics.
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The products are not "late" . The product is like Gandalf the new stuff showes up at the time it's needed.
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and that's exactly the stance I take issue with. It clearly wasn't their original plan to make us wait this long for ilClan. That stance makes it sound like this wait was the plan all along, and I have no reason to believe that it is.
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And that's exactly why CGL don't give release dates for books until they have the book in hand.
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and that's exactly the stance I take issue with. It clearly wasn't their original plan to make us wait this long for ilClan. That stance makes it sound like this wait was the plan all along, and I have no reason to believe that it is.
I'm not certain this was the case. I think fans got caught up with their expectations and assumed a lot...
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I'm not certain this was the case. I think fans got caught up with their expectations and assumed a lot...
Here. Straight from the bear's mouth.
It means planning for this diorama started two years ago, and the shift of IlClan made everything suck balls with regards to timing. Oh well; at least the spoiler damage is minimal. >:D
Let me isolate the most relevant bit
the shift of IlClan
This is not just me imagining something. ilClan shifted and messed up the timing.
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Which does not mean it's late, just that it was moved in the schedule. Not the same thing at all.
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I'm not certain this was the case. I think fans got caught up with their expectations and assumed a lot...
In both terms of the delivery and the plot.
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I'm not certain this was the case. I think fans got caught up with their expectations and assumed a lot...
The fans just wanna party!!! :D :Jumpy: [cheers] [rockon]
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Thread locked for length. Please continue discussion of recently-released or upcoming products in the new thread, over here (http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,42332.0.html). ;)
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