Author Topic: PaperTech III: The Search for Cheap Counters (Read 40635 times)

Sartris · « **on:** 19 July 2016, 12:57:44 »

vidar · « **Reply #1 on:** 19 July 2016, 17:46:15 »

Thanks those are great.

Euphonium · « **Reply #2 on:** 19 July 2016, 19:34:27 »

Many thanks for these O0

Wildonion · « **Reply #3 on:** 19 July 2016, 20:37:05 »

These look excellent! However, some of the figures have the wrong names. Like the Linebacker being listed as a Hatamoto-Chi and the Naga as a Victor. Small things like that are bound to slip through on such an undertaking, however. Nice work! O0

Sartris · « **Reply #4 on:** 19 July 2016, 21:28:21 »

Quote from: Wildonion on 19 July 2016, 20:37:05

These look excellent! However, some of the figures have the wrong names. Like the Linebacker being listed as a Hatamoto-Chi and the Naga as a Victor. Small things like that are bound to slip through on such an undertaking, however. Nice work! O0

I'll have a stern word with my quality control officer :)) thanks for the heads up

Red Pins · « **Reply #5 on:** 19 July 2016, 23:18:24 »

SQUEE! New fan project!

Feenix74 · « **Reply #6 on:** 21 July 2016, 19:55:41 »

Many thanks Sartris. You are bringing back fond memories of my youth, playing BT with 2nd Ed boxset and the Reinforcements boxset standup cardboard counters :)

Sartris · « **Reply #7 on:** 22 July 2016, 02:32:42 »

All modern TROs are more or less done - I still have to add the 3085 Phoenix design art to the Unseen and Phoenix collection. I'll probably also do a master XTRO list and one for random stuff from sourcebooks not found in mainline TROs.

SCC · « **Reply #8 on:** 22 July 2016, 05:27:19 »

Great work. I think the only problem is that from what I'm seeing these are 'Mech only, and given how often people talk about fielding multiples of tanks that could be a bit of a problem, even worse is on the BA front, particularly the Clans during REVIVAL

Sartris · « **Reply #9 on:** 22 July 2016, 14:19:12 »

Quote from: SCC on 22 July 2016, 05:27:19

Great work. I think the only problem is that from what I'm seeing these are 'Mech only, and given how often people talk about fielding multiples of tanks that could be a bit of a problem, even worse is on the BA front, particularly the Clans during REVIVAL

i've thought about vehicles. we'll see how much motivation i have when i finish mechs.

if you want multiples, copy/paste to a new document. using the doc lets you simply click on what you want and copy it wholesale

SCC · « **Reply #10 on:** 22 July 2016, 21:41:56 »

Quote from: Sartris on 22 July 2016, 14:19:12

if you want multiples, copy/paste to a new document. using the doc lets you simply click on what you want and copy it wholesale

Sorry, I wasn't asking you to put multiples in a document but given how people often talk about deploying multiple of a vehicle the ability to create paper counters yourself is useful. Also applies to Bugs

mikecj · « **Reply #11 on:** 09 August 2016, 21:20:29 »

Cool- thank you!

Red Pins · « **Reply #12 on:** 10 August 2016, 00:16:01 »

Sartris, is this your work?

worktroll · « **Reply #13 on:** 15 August 2016, 05:11:45 »

Gents,

I know this isn't specifically BattleTech, especially lately, but some may still find some interest in these free paper counter downloads:

http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/189303/Paper-Game-Pieces-UEDF-Wave-2-for-Robotech-RPG-Tactics

There are 4 - UEDF 1 and 2 (2 linked), and Zentraedi 1 and 2 (you'll find the links in the "People who bought this ..." section).

Cheers,

W.

Sartris · « **Reply #14 on:** 15 August 2016, 05:24:44 »

Quote from: Red Pins on 10 August 2016, 00:16:01

Sartris, is this your work?

yup. 100% MS Word. I had extracted the artwork from official record sheets for printing from MML so that part was already done.

Vorpalstar · « **Reply #15 on:** 09 September 2017, 13:01:43 »

Hi. I would usually hate to necro a thread. However, I am wondering if these are still available somewhere to download?

Thanks in advance.

Revanche · « **Reply #16 on:** 09 September 2017, 14:51:50 »

Quote from: Vorpalstar on 09 September 2017, 13:01:43

However, I am wondering if these are still available somewhere to download?

Clarification: Vorpalstar probably means the dropbox links are not working. The 3 I tried were dead.

Vorpalstar · « **Reply #17 on:** 09 September 2017, 15:28:07 »

Quote from: Revanche on 09 September 2017, 14:51:50

Clarification: Vorpalstar probably means the dropbox links are not working. The 3 I tried were dead.

That is exactly what I mean. Thanks, Revanche!

Sartris · « **Reply #18 on:** 09 September 2017, 15:36:03 »

Oh, I bet these were in my drobbox public folder they kept telling me was being discontinued. Ill update the links the next time I'm on my pc later tonight

Vorpalstar · « **Reply #19 on:** 09 September 2017, 16:27:53 »

Quote from: Sartris on 09 September 2017, 15:36:03

Oh, I bet these were in my drobbox public folder they kept telling me was being discontinued. Ill update the links the next time I'm on my pc later tonight

Sounds good! Thanks

ActionButler · « **Reply #20 on:** 09 September 2017, 18:43:01 »

Did you ever add vehicles to these sets, Sartris?

Sartris · « **Reply #21 on:** 09 September 2017, 22:23:42 »

i did not, though i probably will at some point

edit: links fixed

Vorpalstar · « **Reply #22 on:** 09 September 2017, 22:46:20 »

Quote from: Sartris on 09 September 2017, 22:23:42

edit: links fixed

Awesome! These are exactly the kind of thing I was looking for. I look forward to if you get the chance to make some vehicle ones. Thanks a lot for re-uploading, and have a great weekend!

Sartris · « **Reply #23 on:** 10 September 2017, 09:58:23 »

i've updated the unseen/phoenix sheets as there was a major labeling error on the IS Phoenix designs.

grimlock1 · « **Reply #24 on:** 03 March 2018, 11:20:44 »

Any suggestions on the best base/mounting arrangement?

Sartris · « **Reply #25 on:** 03 March 2018, 12:58:37 »

I use the little plastic card stands that used to come with the box sets. Conventional card stock fits fine

Something like this though I’m positive they can be found for cheaper
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00KFWQ444/ref=pd_aw_fbt_21_img_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=3VVJ2JYW0WBGQQXCWKQ1

I am Belch II · « **Reply #26 on:** 04 March 2018, 04:51:49 »

Nice job.

Greatclub · « **Reply #27 on:** 11 April 2018, 23:55:06 »

the images from here would be cool to have on your counters. they're mostly pre-labeled, too.

Sartris · « **Reply #28 on:** 12 April 2018, 00:08:15 »

from where now?

Greatclub · « **Reply #29 on:** 12 April 2018, 00:43:10 »

for bloody sake

http://www.sarna.net/files/media/images/japanese/

how did I manage to not post the link?

mbear · « **Reply #30 on:** 12 April 2018, 07:54:44 »

Quote from: worktroll on 15 August 2016, 05:11:45

Gents,

I know this isn't specifically BattleTech, especially lately, but some may still find some interest in these free paper counter downloads:

http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/189303/Paper-Game-Pieces-UEDF-Wave-2-for-Robotech-RPG-Tactics

W.

FYI, due to reasons these aren't available from DriveThruRPG anymore, but a Google search found them at a place called ~~Cardboard Warriors and~~ the Robotech RPG Tactics Wiki.

(Side note: "Cardboard Warrior" is going to be my new nickname for the Patron PatrolMech.)

Edit: Cardboard Warrior redirected to RPGNow, which didn't have the files either, for same reasons DTRPG doesn't have them any longer.

Quote from: Sartris on 03 March 2018, 12:58:37

I use the little plastic card stands that used to come with the box sets. Conventional card stock fits fine

Something like this though I’m positive they can be found for cheaper
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00KFWQ444/ref=pd_aw_fbt_21_img_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=3VVJ2JYW0WBGQQXCWKQ1

You could also use micro binder clips like these: https://www.amazon.com/Officemate-Micro-Binder-Clips-31030/dp/B003U4U3YQ. I'll leave it up to you if you want to remove the clip's wires when the 'Mech is mounted.

Sartris · « **Reply #31 on:** 12 April 2018, 09:05:26 »

Quote from: Greatclub on 12 April 2018, 00:43:10

for bloody sake

http://www.sarna.net/files/media/images/japanese/

how did I manage to not post the link?

huh, I didn't know Sarna had those. I'll have to make a set.

Sartris · « **Reply #32 on:** 15 May 2018, 09:36:00 »

I've added new files for TRO: Succession Wars and the Japanese box set

ActionButler · « **Reply #33 on:** 15 May 2018, 10:55:59 »

This is, without hesitation, the most useful thread on the site.

As always, job well done, Sartris!

Sartris · « **Reply #34 on:** 15 May 2018, 14:43:36 »

That's high praise, considering some of the fan-produced output around here

In other news, Child™ took an extra nap this afternoon so I am able to finally bring the people vehicles. I did 3039 as a proof of concept and will be adding the others as they are completed

ActionButler · « **Reply #35 on:** 15 May 2018, 14:49:58 »

Quote from: Sartris on 15 May 2018, 14:43:36

In other news, Child™ took an extra nap this afternoon so I am able to finally bring the people vehicles. I did 3039 as a proof of concept and will be adding the others as they are completed

Brilliant!
My thanks to you for the counters and to Child™ for the timely nap.

truetanker · « **Reply #36 on:** 15 May 2018, 21:29:26 »

Places a sad emoji face here > :( < no Infantry PaperTek yet... :'(

TT

@ #Sartris :

Giorgio76 · « **Reply #37 on:** 13 March 2019, 09:25:42 »

Catalyst Game Labs
February 18 at 1:49 PM ·
The record sheet booklet from BattleTech: A Game of Armored Combat is now free on our downloads’ page; it includes additional standup counters! Battletech Downloads page and here’s a direct link!
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A suggestion for an update for this reference post, with new counters from the new box sets. Informations is from the CGL Facebook page. :)

Sartris · « **Reply #38 on:** 03 August 2019, 16:00:16 »

it's been a minute but i've added a set of counters for TRO: Clan Invasion

Sartris · « **Reply #39 on:** 03 April 2020, 09:55:14 »

now with the recommended allowance of TRO: Jihad

Daryk · « **Reply #40 on:** 03 April 2020, 17:27:33 »

You are indeed a hero on par with TPTB, sir! :thumbsup:

RifleMech · « **Reply #41 on:** 04 April 2020, 00:21:13 »

Thanks :thumbsup: :beer:

Are there any plans to do the mechs and vehicles from books other than TROs?

mrhorseshoe · « **Reply #42 on:** 17 May 2021, 23:57:21 »

New player here. Thanks so much for making these! Still waiting for the new official plastic minis to come out...

Sartris · « **Reply #43 on:** 07 June 2021, 11:39:40 »

As the 2nd KS shipments make their way across the deep blue sea, I've returned to these for a few updates

An updated Unseen/Classic/Phoenix/Phoenix II (hereby known as UCPP2 for reasons that should be obvious) version is in the offing and will replace the old set once all of the art is released (ie October / November). It's more or less done and requires about a half dozen more lineart upgrades

In the same vein, I'll do a stand-alone release for the KS art.

Since most of the RecGuide art is going to be folded into the KS pack or the UCPP2 set, the ~28-30 RG debutants will get their own set

I'm going to venture into battlearmor and protos in the near future. Unsure how I'm going to package those

I've also acquired the old BT font from Sarna (I find some buried treasure every time I tool around in their files section) and am in the process of replacing the other military-esque spray-paint stencil font I was using (AR Destine). I'm through 3055 (the unseen one I'm not bothering with because it's getting replaced soonish).

Daryk · « **Reply #44 on:** 07 June 2021, 16:42:53 »

Could I trouble you to link that most excellent font, good sir? Clearly, my search-fu is inferior to yours... :)

ANS Kamas P81 · « **Reply #45 on:** 07 June 2021, 17:25:36 »

https://www.sarna.net/files/media/fonts/

Sartris · « **Reply #46 on:** 07 June 2021, 17:26:09 »

it wasn't so much search-fu as rummaging through musty boxes in the attic

Daryk · « **Reply #47 on:** 07 June 2021, 17:33:24 »

Heh... either way, thank you, kind sir! :thumbsup:

Alzer · « **Reply #48 on:** 25 October 2021, 23:24:57 »

Ok, was just thinking of getting some of these going for my planetary Garrison mooks. Very glad to see such a solid set together!
Anyone ever given a run at the fancier cross-slot stands ala AGOAC?

Sartris · « **Reply #49 on:** 25 October 2021, 23:38:56 »

I have a mostly complete unseen/reseen/new art classic ready to go as soon as the last four pieces of art drop.

The GoAC/Kickstarter art and Rec Guide originals will see some kind of compellation depending on how CGL chooses to package it in the print version of the recguies

Dahmin_Toran · « **Reply #50 on:** 26 October 2021, 06:04:41 »

Quote from: Sartris on 25 October 2021, 23:38:56

I have a mostly complete unseen/reseen/new art classic ready to go as soon as the last four pieces of art drop.

The GoAC/Kickstarter art and Rec Guide originals will see some kind of compellation depending on how CGL chooses to package it in the print version of the recguies

So glad this will continue!

Sartris · « **Reply #51 on:** 31 December 2021, 03:49:11 »

with the completion of the RecGuide series, I have updated the unseen/classic/reseen counters to include the new art from the kickstarter.

ShroudedSciuridae · « **Reply #52 on:** 01 January 2022, 16:31:50 »

You are why we have nice things, Sartis. Thank you.

ActionButler · « **Reply #53 on:** 01 January 2022, 20:40:02 »

Even with the reinforcements box from the Kickstarter, these are still a hugely useful resource.

Thanks for continuing the support!

gregfp66 · « **Reply #54 on:** 05 February 2022, 15:32:23 »

Indeed, very usefull

Just started battletech and got my first box.

With those ressources, i can pretty much play with any mech and vehicules in any era with just a printer

Thank you very much Sartis

Pinetree · « **Reply #55 on:** 05 February 2022, 19:00:47 »

These definitely beat reverse folding my old mechs and writing in pencil. :) I've noticed there's a copy-paste error in the TRO Succession Wars, the row that starts with the Awesome is labelled incorrectly, it has the same labels as the Wolverine row.

Sartris · « **Reply #56 on:** 05 February 2022, 19:03:35 »

The q/a rep will be flogged

ActionButler · « **Reply #57 on:** 11 February 2022, 09:40:34 »

Question to the Paper Counter Crowd… does anyone have experience using Photoshop or any Photoshop clones to add color to these? I have what I am tentatively describing as “An Idea”.

Sartris · « **Reply #58 on:** 07 March 2022, 23:03:35 »

new rec guide mechs added

Toakev · « **Reply #59 on:** 30 April 2023, 00:21:42 »

Thank you for all the great counters!

I'm trying some coloring on them but i saw that 5 of the docx-files aren't avilable on dropbox. Is it possible to reupload them?

It's the following docx:
PaperTech - TRO 3050U.docx
PaperTech - TRO 3058U.docx
PaperTech - TRO 3075.docx
PaperTech - TRO 3145 & 3150.docx

-Edit-
Nevermind. It took several tries to download them but they work.

Daemion · « **Reply #60 on:** 07 May 2023, 20:54:46 »

Y'know, paper counter standees are a good way to fix the scale issue that you have with Minis that are roughly 1/250 scale on a map that is 1/900 scale.

I actually did this when I first got into playing BattleTech and had access to a printer/copier. Took the Mech pictures in the 2nd ed book and photocopied them at a smaller scale. Many old games of the time had the smaller clip bases, and it worked nicely. Might do that again for fun. (I made my own map-scale kitbash minis since then, but there are times I need something for better proxies.)

Nothing like having properly 1/900 scale mechs on a map to show how the ranges aren't really that short and elevation changes aren't really as steep as they would appear when you forget the scale differences between modern mini and map.

Sartris · « **Reply #61 on:** 07 May 2023, 22:51:28 »

TRO: Dark Age has been added. I'll be holding off any RecGuide additions until the compilations are released.

Sartris · « **Reply #62 on:** 23 July 2023, 21:50:21 »

Recognition Guide Vol 1: Classics has been added

Daemion · « **Reply #63 on:** 24 July 2023, 21:33:21 »

Quick question: What do you have available for infantry?

Sartris · « **Reply #64 on:** 24 July 2023, 21:46:33 »

Frank Olson · « **Reply #65 on:** 10 January 2024, 16:20:36 »

Quote from: Sartris on 24 July 2023, 21:46:33

none

There are infantry counters (half a hex size) in the new Mercenaries Kickstarter files.

I wanted to check if there are more vehicle counters on the internet and found these! The only problem is that they don't have a clear front of the vehicle. Maybe I'll just somehow paste these over the new counters.

They have some tanks but no Condor which I need for the RONIN! campaign.

P_R_S · « **Reply #66 on:** 11 January 2024, 14:29:24 »

Quote from: Frank Olson on 10 January 2024, 16:20:36

There are infantry counters (half a hex size) in the new Mercenaries Kickstarter files.

Uh? where? I didn't see them...

Charistoph · « **Reply #67 on:** 15 January 2024, 00:14:14 »

Quote from: P_R_S on 11 January 2024, 14:29:24

Uh? where? I didn't see them...

It's in the file called "Counters.pdf" as part of the Open Beta of the Battlefield Support program.

P_R_S · « **Reply #68 on:** 15 January 2024, 17:55:01 »

Quote from: Charistoph on 15 January 2024, 00:14:14

It's in the file called "Counters.pdf" as part of the Open Beta of the Battlefield Support program.

Wonderful, thank you!!

Prospernia · « **Reply #69 on:** 20 January 2024, 16:28:19 »

When preparing for a Star-Wars RL: Interceptor-game, I found Star-Wars stickers of X-Wings, Tie-Fighters, etc. and put them on counters at the 99-Cents Only store; then, I found actual Star-Wars toys the size of minis that worked even better!

truetanker · « **Reply #70 on:** 21 January 2024, 06:12:58 »

Quote from: Prospernia on 20 January 2024, 16:28:19

When preparing for a Star-Wars RL: Interceptor-game, I found Star-Wars stickers of X-Wings, Tie-Fighters, etc. and put them on counters at the 99-Cents Only store; then, I found actual Star-Wars toys the size of minis that worked even better!

Did that with my Cobra G.I. Joe stickers, attached them to Imperial TIEs and such.

Nothing funnier than going to an Armada Game with your SSD sportin' Cobra Livery...

TT

Prospernia · « **Reply #71 on:** 21 January 2024, 16:47:58 »

Quote from: truetanker on 21 January 2024, 06:12:58

Did that with my Cobra G.I. Joe stickers, attached them to Imperial TIEs and such.

Nothing funnier than going to an Armada Game with your SSD sportin' Cobra Livery...

TT

I found Armada to be very expensive.

Also, we did use GI-Joes once to play Battletroops; however, with another friend, that actually liked, GI-Joe, we played using Cyberpunk 2020's Friday Night Fire-Fight rules; that game, was bloody and he wasn't used to GI-Joe characters, um, dying, messily.

truetanker · « **Reply #72 on:** 21 January 2024, 20:11:56 »

It is, but the shock value is awesome, especially when you bring in an SSD, several Squadrons of Tie Interceptors, Line and Bombers. Then deploy a ground base using Star Wars Tactics with 3d terrain.

We had a Civil War battle that was like, holy crap, Orbitary Strikes, Ground, Aero and Space battles as one fleet tries to eliminate each other while not dying. Trading shots and evading to stay alive in one room, we had a hex-based floor tarp with several furniture placed as Planetary orbits... Evil tennis balls as asteroids.

When we got over a Planet hex, and wanted to Support our troops, we would pause and go to another larger room to deal with that. Did 1 Space and 3 Ground per Turn. Awesome combo.

But yeah, my Cobra SSD was called The Fang and I ran two AT-TEs, quad AT-STs several Squads of Stormtrooper "Vipers" and Droid "BAAT"s. Yeah just a "reskin" for them.

TT

Sartris · « **Reply #73 on:** 21 January 2024, 20:17:45 »

Seems like this conversation belongs somewhere that’s not this thread

truetanker · « **Reply #74 on:** 21 January 2024, 20:28:18 »

Correct.

Overall, it was a good game.

But I do wish there were more Hex Packs made then what we have, the Promo1.

Like more, but in an official Download PDF.

I am not saying free, I'd buy it, go something like 3 files of random terrain tile sizes for like a $1.50 each and do several PDFs in a Series of Hex Packs.

As it is, I color photocopy my maps and cut them out while lamenting them before gluing unto a dark stained wooden hex, slightly larger than the OG. makes things easier to read, and I can upgrade the hexes.

TT

Prospernia · « **Reply #75 on:** 21 January 2024, 21:33:27 »

Also, the dollar-stores have Christmas decorations, like, miniature-trees for Holiday-sets which you can use for your games!!!

And yes, anything that's, "Cobra", is officially used by the Galactic-Empire.

Hydrofoil Goat · « **Reply #76 on:** 22 January 2024, 05:33:11 »

Quote from: Charistoph on 15 January 2024, 00:14:14

It's in the file called "Counters.pdf" as part of the Open Beta of the Battlefield Support program.

Where are these files? I can't see them in the google drive with the books etc. Is it limited to certain backer tiers?

Charistoph · « **Reply #77 on:** 22 January 2024, 09:00:51 »

Quote from: Hydrofoil Goat on 22 January 2024, 05:33:11

Where are these files? I can't see them in the google drive with the books etc. Is it limited to certain backer tiers?

The link to the Dropbox is in Mercenaries Kickstarter Update 28. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cgl/battletech-mercenaries/posts/3783575?ref=project_update_registered_users_tout_2

Hydrofoil Goat · « **Reply #78 on:** 23 January 2024, 05:43:04 »

Quote from: Charistoph on 22 January 2024, 09:00:51

The link to the Dropbox is in Mercenaries Kickstarter Update 28. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cgl/battletech-mercenaries/posts/3783575?ref=project_update_registered_users_tout_2

Thanks, I missed this entirely.