BattleTech - The Board Game of Armored Combat
BattleTech Player Boards => Challenges and Gatherings => Topic started by: faithless on 10 July 2018, 15:58:13
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It was time to start a fresh thread that had all the important information about our group on the first post.
Hi, My name is Billy aka Faithless. I am a demo agent in the Oklahoma City, OK metro. We play almost weekly games at Game HQ. This ranges from campaigns, faction tournaments, grinders, king of the hill, capture the intel, etc. We play most eras. We primarily play Totalwarfare / Battlemech Manual rulesets. For units we use mechs, vehicles and infantry. For terrain we use 1.75in hexed mats with 3d hills, trees, buildings and terrain. We play with many advanced rules but always welcome new players. There is no such thing as a stranger at our game table and often we can get new players rolling dice with us in no time.
Where we play:
Game HQ, Inc
9118 S Western Suite B
Oklahoma City, OK 73139
Main store: 405-691-0509 (after 11am Mon-Sat and after 1pm Sundays)
Game Room Hours: Open late to about Midnight Monday – Saturday.
http://www.gameheadquarters.com/ (http://www.gameheadquarters.com/)
Game HQ also carries source books, paints, and the new releases from IWM as supplies last. They can also special order minis.
When we play:
Most Thursdays nights. We try to have dice rolling by 6pm and finish around 10pm. We occasionally play on Sundays as our schedules allows. We post our events on the Oklahoma Battletech Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1513040152317722/). The Oklahoma Battletech group also has events posted from different groups throughout the state. I will also post those events here on this thread.
Local Conventions and Special Events:
Members of our group are also active at local conventions. We run events at Soonercon, Tokyo in Tulsa, and have recent expanded to running events at Warlord Games Con. When time allows we also try to participate in Tabletop Day and Extra Life fund raisers.
What does a new player needs to play?
Just yourself! We have extra units, dice etc on hand. If and when you are ready to start building a force on your own we can help point you in the right direction.
If you have any other questions feel free to PM me or post on this thread.
If you would to read some of the post from our old thread you can view that here (https://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=40323.0).
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Thursday night at Game HQ will we run another track for our Total Chaos Campaign reboot. This will be setting up any new players and run everyone else through another mission to get their feet wet with warchest.
Trying to have dice rolling by 6pm at the latest.
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We had another great turnout and ran a generic track as we get new players feet wet. We will be playing again this Thursday at 6pm at Game HQ.
I ran a table of Grinder at Tokyo in Tulsa Saturday. We had a pretty good and some fun games. Thank you for John having me up to help out.
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We had another great turnout and ran a generic track as we get new players feet wet. We will be playing again this Thursday at 6pm at Game HQ.
I ran a table of Grinder at Tokyo in Tulsa Saturday. We had a pretty good and some fun games. Thank you for John having me up to help out.
You are welcome & thanks to you to..
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Next Total Chaos campaign game is at Game HQ Thursday the 26th. 6pm start time.
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Due to Gencon our next Total Chaos game will be August 9, 2018 at 6pm. We start the first official track from our Total Chaos reboot.
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Tonight's game will be at 6pm at Game HQ. I will have the new box sets for everyone to take a look at. Remind that Game HQ has a preorder going for the Starter boxes.
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There will be no game this Thursday.
However, Sunday August 26, 2018 we will be running Part one of the World Wide Event at Game HQ. 1pm start time.
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Thank you to everyone who came to the WWE today. We had a great turnout and pretty good game. I will post pics of the event later.
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This Thursday at Game HQ we will have an open game. 6kbv2 any era. I just ask that we do not go too spammy with unit numbers. It would be a good chance to play some units we normally do not use. I know some will likely be bringing some Tripods. 6pm start time.
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Thank you to everyone who came to the WWE today. We had a great turnout and pretty good game. I will post pics of the event later.
It was quite a fight.
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This Thursday is the Cannons are fighting along side the Dragoons on outreach as the 1st battle of Outreach wraps up. 6pm start time at Game HQ.
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I am going to take Thursday September 20, 2018 off and will not host a game at GHQ. We should be back on schedule the following week. If any of the group would like to run something you are more than welcome. I can lend terrain etc.
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Thursday Sept 27, 2018 we will have an open game 6kbv2 per person. 6pm start time at Game HQ.
We will play an open game and discuss the next track in the Total Chaos Campaign.
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We are moving to an every other week scheduled on Thursdays. Our next game will be at Game HQ Thursday October 25, 2018 at 6pm.
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Our next Total Chaos game will be Thursday October 25, 2018 at 6pm at Game HQ.
VACATIONING IN THE WASTELAND
SITUATION
MIDDLE OF NOWHERE, CONTARD MINING PROPERTY
ACAMAR, FEDERATED SUNS
8 JANUARY 3068
Gannon's Cannons are defending against a pirate force.
6pm start time. Anyone much later then that will have to play on the opfor side. If you know you will be late, please let me know and I can balance forces accordingly.
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Our next game is scheduled for Thursday November 8, 2018 at Game HQ. 6pm start time. The mercs will be playing some sort of supply mission. Details to be posted closer to the game.
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I will be running a Grinder at Game HQ Saturday December 1, 2018. I will start as close to 10am as I can and finish up around 4pm. We will be taking donations for Toys for Tots. Anyone who donates will be entered in a drawing. Of course, anyone is welcome to play. Everything to play is provided.
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We had a great game and gathered up a nice little pile of toys for the kiddos. Thanks to everyone who came out or supported our event.
This Thursday will we have a Total Chaos game on Thursday with the usual 6pm start time.
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Tentatively running a game Sunday at Game HQ. I will post a definite later in the week. This will be a going away game for one of our players that is moving.
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Sundays game at GHQ will start at 1pm, and run till about 5:30 so we can tear down by 6pm.
It will be a Total Chaos track, details TBD. There will be plenty of room for non-campaign players.
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I hope everyone has a great New Years.
Our first game of 2019 will be Thursday January 10, 2019 at GHQ, 6pm start time. The game will be our next Total Chaos track.
It looks like roads may be slick this Thursdays and the 17th I will be out of town. So, I will just move our event over a week.
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Open game Thursday January 24, 2018 at GHQ. 6pm start time. Bring some stuff you would like to try. I will have extras as usual.
GHQ has some boxes of Game of Armored Combat in stock. Some starter boxes should arrive today as well.
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Our next campaign game is Thursday January 30, 2019 at 6pm at Game HQ.
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To make up for some cancellations, our next campaign game is Thursday February January 21, 2019 at 6pm at Game HQ. Non-campaign players are welcome. I can have you help run the opfor.
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We had another great game last night. The mercs are staying around the Lyrian CJF border for a bit. The next game should be March 14, 2019 at 6pm. At GAME HQ OKC.
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I will run a Wolverine Grinder at Game HQ Thursday March 14. 2019. I have about 5 Wolverine minis and will bring some others incase we need to proxy. Those that have either of the two new boxsets should have one. Feel free to bring it.
I will provide the record sheets and there will be a random draw from a selection of roughly balance units. When you die you will respawn. All experience levels welcome.
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Thank you to the old and new players that joined us tonight. It is nice to know the posts here and in our fb groups are helping bring people to the table. We had 8 players including myself. The grinder of just wolverines was a nice change of pace and easy to put together with the busy week I have had.
Our next scheduled game is Thursday March 28, 2019 at GHQ. 6pm start time.
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I apologize for the last post.
We are playing a Total Chaos game tonight, Thursday March 28, 2019 at 6pm at Game HQ.
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This Thursday at Game HQ, we are about to kick off a Battletech Clan Invasion Era Tournament. For a few weeks we will meet up and go over rules, have some 5k games to get people used to building units, and answer questions. If you need a faction, let me know and I can help you out with information and minis. The rules are posted in the following link.
Please let me know if you have questions.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pVyCgPMSRBgykv-_fsE1LuyHliTpTzesUFy2PdBgNys/edit?usp=sharing (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pVyCgPMSRBgykv-_fsE1LuyHliTpTzesUFy2PdBgNys/edit?usp=sharing)
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Great turnout tonight. We had 3 pairings trying out their tournament lists and an open game. I picked up the new printing of Battletech Manual and GHQ had a few starters box sets in stock with more ordered. Our next scheduled game us April 25th.
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Thursday April 25, 2019 is our next game night at Game HQ. 6pm start time. We will have more 5k test games and opening gaming this week.
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OKC GHQ players, do we want to start round 1 of the faction tournament at GHQ this Thursday May 2, or postpone a week and start it on the normally scheduled day? I have a few asking for the start to be pushed back a week.
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I went by GHQ today and was told they made an IWM order Thursday May 2, 2019. I will post when the order arrives. They ordered battletech and shadowrun figures.
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We had a nice turnout again for more Round 1 tournament matches. It has been a busy week and I forgot to post the event here. I will not be running any Thursday game until after Soonercon, June 7-9th. I am full speed ahead with finishing terrain and minis for the convention. Soon I will post a link to a detailed battletech event list.
Also the IWM order is in at Game HQ. Pre-orders can be picked up at the front counter.
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There will not be a game this Thursday at Game HQ, but we do have Soonercon 28 this weekend.
Here is our updated event list for Soonercon 28 in Norman, Oklahoma. June 7-9, 2019
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F9LEw4cXJgMCgFmth-btHLIhecGkdpV1V35CGwFVAxo/edit?usp=sharing (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F9LEw4cXJgMCgFmth-btHLIhecGkdpV1V35CGwFVAxo/edit?usp=sharing)
We will have table running Bootcamp, Grinder as well as other Battletech and Alpha Strike events.
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Thank you to everyone who attended Soonercon. We had another great turnout and events and look forward to doing it again next year. I will post a gallery of pics after we recover a bit from the weekend.
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Tonight we continue our tournament at GHQ. 6pm start time. We are still using Round 1 5k lists. If you are done with round 1 matches you can test out 10k round 2 lists.
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Thursday June 20 ,2019 will be out next event at Game HQ. We are nearing the close of round 1 of our tournament. We will also have open gaming if people want to come roll dice.
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We have all round 1 matches done but one. This will be between Brent and Jared. It will likely have to be at a non-typical time due to work schedules.
There will not be a game Thursday June 27, 2019.
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We will play the last matchup of the tournament round and have open play Sunday June 30, 2019 at Game HQ. 1pm ish start time and start picking up at 5:30. Come test out your 10k list or just roll some dice.
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Game HQ made another IWM order about a week ago. I am not sure what all was ordered. Darrin was also working on another order if anyone needed anything. I suggested some of the new releases and a few of the new emperor.
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We will continue round 2 of the Clan Invasion Tournament. Next round was matched up wins vs wins and sorted by overall points. Here are the matchups.:
Chris H. vs Jared
Gordon vs Braedyn
Gabe vs Chris W.
Billy vs Brent
Steven vs Brian
Erik vs JJ
As of now I know Gordon and Steven will not be there Thursday night.
***** Please bring a sheet with your numbers for your build if you haven't already.******
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There is no game at GHQ this Thursday August 1, 2019. I have asked for the schedule to be shifted one week for events. Thursday August 8, 2019 should be the next game I host.
Gordon is offering to have get some terrain from me and host round 2 tournament matchups Sunday August, 4, 2019 at GHQ. I will post an event for it in the next day or so.
Possible matchups for August 4, 2019
Chris H. vs Jared
Gordon vs Braedyn
Link to the rules and score sheets.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_h4jiA0aJ2fqs0Qcq6nGX-q8Y3hoAm0LbDchVBfKKGY/edit?usp=sharing (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_h4jiA0aJ2fqs0Qcq6nGX-q8Y3hoAm0LbDchVBfKKGY/edit?usp=sharing)
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Our next game day will be Thursday August 8, 2019 at Game HQ. 6pm start time.
Round 2 continues. Whoever is not playing a matchup can play an open game. I am working on getting the scoring spreadsheet current. Match ups are below. After those are completed we can set the next matches. A few people have been eliminated from the round.
Matchups:
Chris H. vs Jared
Steven vs Brian
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Scenario 1 - Finders Keepers (Total Warfare)
Sunday, August 25, 2019
Games HQ
9118 S Western Ave B,
Oklahoma City, OK 73139
Game begins at 1pm until 5:30pm *** this time has been updated***
Link to our event in the Oklahoma Battletech Group on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/events/417051759155187/?notif_t=plan_user_associated¬if_id=1565841385042322 (https://www.facebook.com/events/417051759155187/?notif_t=plan_user_associated¬if_id=1565841385042322)
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Just a heads up, the start time has changed to 1pm for the WWE Sunday. I was given some incorrect information about the Sunday hours changing. They are still 1-6pm on Sundays.
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Thanks to all that attended the WWE today. Bartlett's Boxers defeated La Grand Armee 13 to 3.
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Thursday September 5, 2019 5pm start time at Game HQ, we will continue round 2 of our tournament.
Matchups are below.
If you are attending or not, please indicate on the FB event or let me know by some other means. This helps me determine how much terrain I need to bring.
Gordon will not be able to attend.
Chris - Wolf's Dragoons top ceed bye
Gordon - Clan Wolf vs Chris W - FWL
Billy - Jade Falcon Delta vs Jared - Taurian Concordat
Brian - Capellan Confederation vs JJ - FRR
Braedyn - St Ives vs Gabe - Smoke Jaguar
Brent - Snow Raven - work on round 3 forces
Erik - Redfield Renegades - work on round 3 forces
Steven - Lyrian Alliance - work on round 3 forces
Spreadsheet link:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nAO_EZa3k1B2H_GSzcyscxLVKN9Bdc9TI-CTNOK1alQ/edit?usp=sharing
(https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nAO_EZa3k1B2H_GSzcyscxLVKN9Bdc9TI-CTNOK1alQ/edit?usp=sharing)
Rules LInk:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pVyCgPMSRBgykv-_fsE1LuyHliTpTzesUFy2PdBgNys/edit?usp=sharing
(https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pVyCgPMSRBgykv-_fsE1LuyHliTpTzesUFy2PdBgNys/edit?usp=sharing)
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I will have some extra units today if any new players stop by.
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Thursday Sept 12, 2019 is our off week. I am looking to see if we can schedule something for Sunday the 15th.
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Gabe is available for his matchup with Braedyn Sunday Sept 15, 2019 1pm to 5:30pm at GHQ
We will also have an open game for everyone else. I will update details before Sunday.
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No one is available for tournament games this week so I am running a Total Chaos Game for Thursday Sept 26 at Game HQ. 6pm start.
We will be be playing a Total Chaos campaign game. Non merc players are welcome to help as opfor.
Situation Conseco Plains, New Earth, Lyran Alliance 5 October 3068
Gannon's Cannons will defend against the Word of Blake Twelfth Division.
Terrain: flatlands and hills.
Campaign Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Gyr3s7GNS9jNDg4IE6B7Qq9p_8QiXrTy37LttgL9z_o/edit?usp=sharing (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Gyr3s7GNS9jNDg4IE6B7Qq9p_8QiXrTy37LttgL9z_o/edit?usp=sharing)
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We have completed all the tournament matches we can without the completion of Braedyn - St Ives vs Gabe - Smoke Jaguar. I know scheduling is complicated but we either need to get this game finished or move on. If there is a day that works better for yall and it can be played with paper maps please do so.
For Gabriel Buchanan I know Thursdays are hard because of school. Sundays are usually doable if he can sort out a ride.
Chris W, since you talk to Braedyn quite often if you can help find out what day would work for him that would be fantastic.
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I have cancelled the game for tonight. I am just not feeling up to it. We will reschedule.
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We will be running a Battletech Grinder at Game HQ during their Extra Life event. The main Extra Life event starts at 7pm Friday October 11, 2019 and will last until 7pm Saturday evening.
The Grinder will begin at 9pm and last into the early morning. I plan to run the event until 2 or 3am.
Each player will be given an edge token and an additional raffle ticket for a drawing at our table. Additional raffle tickets will be given for killing bounty mechs. Additional edge may be purchased for donations with all proceeds going to Extra Life.
Extralife volunteers will also be selling raffle ticket for all kinds of board games and prizes. There is a Game of Armored Combat I donated and a Starter box donated by Aries Games and Miniatures. And their will also be food, snacks and drinks for sale.
For more info please check out our Facebook event at the following link.
Game HQ
9118 S Western Ave B, Oklahoma City, OK 73139
https://www.facebook.com/events/1020493398342190/permalink/1053578561700340/.
If you are not able to attend but would like to donate you can.
HOW TO DONATE: Leading up to and during the event, we'll be taking donations through Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/donate/1308125309345164/ (https://www.facebook.com/donate/1308125309345164/)
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We had a great grinder event at Extra Life. We had 11 players and raised $40 bucks selling edge at a $1 a piece. Our donation was a small part of a larger effort towards a $7000 goal for the event. That goal was exceeded with the event raising nearly $10,500. Thank you to everyone who was able to attend.
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We played a few final round games last night. I am looking to see who is available to play more matches this Sunday at Game HQ. More to follow.
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We played a few more tournament matches Sunday.
Remaining matches.
Gordon vs Bray to finish the top 4.
Once this match is done we should be able to setup the top two final round matches.
Final matches further down the order
Gabe vs Brent
This Thursday we will have a mini work night at Game HQ, 6pmish start time. Bring mini's to build, or paint.
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Also one IWM order is due in this week and another was made Sunday. They should have some general restocks plus new releases.
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All final rounds of our Clan Invasion tournament have been set.
Playing for the championship (15k)
Gordon - Clan Wolf vs Brian - Capellan Confederation
Playing for 3rd (15k)
Chris - Wolf's Dragoons vs Braedyn - St Keith Ives
Remaining final round games:
Gabe - Smoke Jaguar vs Brent - Snow Raven (to be scheduled)
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Championship match and open gaming at 5kbv2 Thursday November 21, 2019 at GHQ. 6pm start.
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Gordon - Clan Wolf took the win in the faction tournament.
We are on hiatus till after Thanksgiving. We will return to the Total Chaos Campaign Thursday Dec 5, 2019 at 6pm. This will be at Game HQ.
Initial details for the next Total Chaos game.
Enroute to Blue Hole, the Cannon's next jumpship was dealing with a malfunction. This is keeping it from making the final jump to Blue Hole. No other accommodations could be made and the Cannons would have to wait for parts. The transportation company contacts you with information of a job. A crashed dropship was recently unearthed in an arrid part of Kooken's Pleasure Pit. It is rumored to have a cache of parts that could be used to fix their jumpship. They offer a contract to escort a team to the site. The resistance is expected to be light.
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Total Chaos Campaign Thursday Dec 5, 2019 at 6pm. This will be at Game HQ. Overview on previous post.
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I will not be hosting a game at Game HQ Thursday December 19, 2019. We will pick back up after Christmas.
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I forgot to post about the game last night. We had another great turnout to start the year with a 5kbv2 open era game. Game HQ also has a new order from IWM that includes Q4 releases. I will post info soon for the next event.
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5k bv2 open era game at Game HQ Sunday January 5, 2019. 1pm start and finished up around 5:30 so we can clean up before they close. Please limit units to no more than 4 per person. If you are running tech the group usually does not run please take a look at the rules before the event. Reach out to me if you need help.
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Thursday January 16th will be a campaign game at GHQ. Usual 6pm start, details to follow.
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We had a nice campaign game where the mercs had to rescue a lead tech needed for a jump ship repair after he got in trouble planet side. They were able to complete the mission but Amanda Wolf's (Erik) Cyclops was lost to multiple ammo explosions. Steven's Barghest was a mission kill but can be repaired.
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I will be running the next campaign game at Game HQ Thursday January 30, 2020. 6pm start time.
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We had a great campaign game last night with 13 players. Part two of the mission on blue hole was set for Feb 13th, but many people on the merc side may be busy. With that and the chance of last minute work commitments Feb 13th will be an open game. Maybe king of the hill using Gordon's hill if he is available.
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Running at game at Game HQ Thursday February 27, 2020. 6pm start time. Details to follow.
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No game tonight at GHQ. However, Tuck is running an event in Tulsa on Saturday. Details are posted in an event at Oklahoma Battletech on Facebook.
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I am not running a game Thursday night at GHQ. I will try to do a makeup event Thursday March 19th.
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With the game room closing occurring, due to public health concerns, Thursday game night is postponed for now. However, with the HBS game, MW5 and megamek we can meet up on the Oklahoma Battletech Discord and get some digital gaming in.
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Some of us have been getting together to play MWO and MW5 co op on discord. I will working to get tabletop simulator setup. Also John will be hosting some megamek. Feel free to come by.
Oklahoma Battletech Discord
https://discord.gg/FtACDXf (https://discord.gg/FtACDXf)
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I will host a game on tabletop simulator tonight to get people used to using it for battletech. 6pm CDT start time and we will use our discord for voice chat. FB event details below.
https://www.facebook.com/events/869066976838856/ (https://www.facebook.com/events/869066976838856/)
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I will be running another TTS intro game Thursday April 30, 2020 at 6:30pm.
Full details below.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2645786925665701/ (https://www.facebook.com/events/2645786925665701/)
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We are not currently running any official events. A couple of us have played some 1 v 1 games at GHQ with masks required. Now that Wave 1 of the KS is delivering we will look at having a trade day possibly.
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Extra Life will be hosting online events this year for their fund raiser. They will also be selling tickets to raffle various prize packs. Oklahoma Battletech members and friends along with Cap'n Ed's Mech Hanger have donated a Battletech Prize pack.
The prize pack includes:
- Game of Armored Combat boxset plus extra maps and dice
- Battletech Legendary Lance Pack from the Clan Invasion Kickstarter
- Tukayyid Map set from the Clan Invasion Kickstarter
- Reinforcements Pack from the Clan Invasion Kickstarter
- 2x Battletech Posters
- 2x Cap'n Ed's Mech Hanger buttons
- 2x Warhammer Pins
- 2x Battletech Dog Tags
Also check out all the virtual events and other prize packs that are offered.
https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=414325&fbclid=IwAR3ICSYPwnyj4et0kqxHjLyL8xi80VD9AhsH2cK3wDln_fpcVU0kCyCg-l8 (https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=414325&fbclid=IwAR3ICSYPwnyj4et0kqxHjLyL8xi80VD9AhsH2cK3wDln_fpcVU0kCyCg-l8)
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I know this thread is mainly for the events I run at GHQ but New World in Del City has their merchant backer pledge in and for sale starting today.
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Game HQ has their pledge in now as well. Wizard's in Norman should have their pledge soon too.
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Game Day Sunday October 25, 2020 at Game HQ
1pm start time till close.
7kbv2 4-8 units per person. Mechs, vehicles and infantry allowed.
We will spread out games across two tables and masks must be worn.
If you plan to attend please let us know.
https://www.facebook.com/events/815886105864575 (https://www.facebook.com/events/815886105864575)
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With Game HQ going back to normal hours starting March 15th I can plan to run some games every other week again on Thursday nights. For awhile I would require masks at the table and probably do not need to be piled on each other. But it is a start. More information to follow soon.
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I will put up an event in the next few days. I am thinking keep it small to get our feet back wet. 5k bv2, units through clan invasion, only mechs for this time, 2 mechs, skills no more than 2 apart (G2 / P4 for example) etc. This should be enough info to get people started.
Please check era off the mul ( masterunitlist.info) current versions of skunk works and Megamek lab.
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I will put up an event in the next few days. I am thinking keep it small to get our feet back wet. 5k bv2, units through clan invasion, only mechs for this time, 2 mechs, skills no more than 2 apart (G2 / P4 for example) etc. This should be enough info to get people started.
Please check era off the mul ( masterunitlist.info) current versions of skunk works and Megamek lab.
2 mechs minimum, or 2 mechs period?
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Just 2 mechs. This will be most people first game back in a year. And traffic with construction is horrible down there. Keep it simple for now.
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Ok, I just wanted to make sure w/o thinking 3 and have to change to 2.
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We will be playing an open 5kbv2 points game using Total Warfare (Classic) Rules. The technology level will be mechs available up through the Clan Invasion (3061). If you have any doubts about the era and the battle value for any mechs feel free to ask in the comments or check masterunitlist.info.
Bring 2 mechs and include piloting cost in the point total. No more than a 2 skill difference between Gunnery and Piloting (ie. G2 / P 4 etc).
The plan is to start rolling dice at 6pm or sooner if people are ready. If you are running late let us know in the comments and can work you in when you arrive.
We have standardized our movement dice to the colors in Battletech Manual and I have plenty to lend.
We will require masks at the table while playing and depending on player count we may split off into two tables.
I am not going to run this as an official event so there are not stipulations on miniatures.
If you have any other questions please let me know.
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We had a nice start back to gaming last night. We had 4 players and a few people who watched. Thanks to Chase, his daughter, and Ryan for hanging out and asking questions as well. Also JJ came by to say hi. Our plan is to play every other Thursday. The event is on the Game HQ calendar. I also post a FB event in Oklahoma Battletech, in the Oklahoma Battletech discord and here in our thread on the Official Battletech Forums. We will continue to do 5k skirmishes for a few sessions to get people back used to playing. Then we can look at scenarios and eventually a return to the ongoing Total Chaos campaign. When we get closer to relaunching that I will post an updated unit spreadsheet as well as talk to people about helping me with opfor or joining as a merc.
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The next event I will host will be Thursday April 1 , 2021 at Game HQ. 6pm Start time. 6kbv2, 2 mechs, no more than 2 skill difference, Any era. More details can be found here https://www.facebook.com/events/291802129101638 (https://www.facebook.com/events/291802129101638)
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The next event I will host will be Thursday April 15 , 2021 at Game HQ. 6pm Start time. 6kbv2, 2 mechs, no more than 2 skill difference, Any era. More details can be found here
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1513040152317722/permalink/2932388917049498/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1513040152317722/permalink/2932388917049498/)
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We had another nice game night. We ran two tables with some old friends and new. The next scheduled game is April 29, 2021 at 6pm. I will post an 3vent on the coming days.
With my copy of Tukayyid in hand, I will be looking at running some of those fights as demo events. I will see who wants to play as the Clans or Comguards. And make sure we have units painted. I am not going to be strict about correct galaxy as long as it is one of the Clan's paint schemes or camo, and official minis.
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The next event I will host will be Thursday April 29 , 2021 at Game HQ. 6pm Start time. 6kbv2, 2 mechs, no more than 2 skill difference, Any era. More details can be found here
https://fb.me/e/23q4mBULE (https://fb.me/e/23q4mBULE)
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Next event is Thursday May 13, 2021 at 6pm CT, Game HQ OKC
Thursdays Event at Game HQ OKC
** Please read, there has been a small change to unit construction **
This event will be slightly different. You will still be allowed up to 6100 BV2 but you can have up to 3 unit. They may be mechs, conventional infantry, battle armor, ground vehicles, or vtol. No protomechs. You must have at least one mech but your other two units can be of the other types.
We will be playing an open 6kbv2 points game using Total Warfare (Classic) Rules.
The technology level will be mechs available from any era so people can try out new units or things they normally do not play. If you have any doubts about the battle value for any mechs or units feel free to ask in the comments or check masterunitlist.info.
The unit cost must include the skills. No more than a 2 skill difference between Gunnery and Piloting (driving or anti mech) (ie. G2 / P 4 etc). The one difference is if an infantry type cannot do anti mech attacks. Then the skill difference is waved. Total force point total up to 6100 bv2. The extra 100 points account for how bv balancing can work sometimes.
The plan is to start rolling dice at 6pm or sooner if people are ready. If you are running late let us know in the comments and can work you in when you arrive.
We have standardized our movement dice to the colors in Battlemech Manual and I have plenty to lend.
We will require masks at the table while playing and depending on player count we may split off into two tables.
I am not going to run this as an official event so there are no stipulations on miniatures.
If you have any other questions please let me know
https://fb.me/e/4kkvTJYbr (https://fb.me/e/4kkvTJYbr)
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I cancelled the Battletech event for Thursday May 27, 2021 at Game HQ in OKC. I also sent an email to Brian at Game HQ so they are aware.
We will resume our normal schedule Thursday June 10, 2021 at 6pm. I will post a FB event with details when we get closer.
Thank you for your understanding.
Last week I hosted a game at Edmond Unplugged to help get their group kicked off. I will try to do so once a month or as time allows.
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Our next game is Thursday June 10, 2021 at Game HQ. 6pm start time.
We will play the event mentioned but also discuss the upcoming mini campaign.
This event will be slightly different. You will still be allowed up to 6100 BV2 but you can have up to 3 unit. They may be mechs, conventional infantry, battle armor, ground vehicles, or vtol. No protomechs. You must have at least one mech but your other two units can be of the other types.
We will be playing an open 6kbv2 points game using Total Warfare (Classic) Rules.
The technology level will be mechs available from any era so people can try out new units or things they normally do not play. If you have any doubts about the battle value for any mechs or units feel free to ask in the comments or check masterunitlist.info.
The unit cost must include the skills. No more than a 2 skill difference between Gunnery and Piloting (driving or anti mech) (ie. G2 / P 4 etc). The one difference is if an infantry type cannot do anti mech attacks. Then the skill difference is waved. Total force point total up to 6100 bv2. The extra 100 points account for how bv balancing can work sometimes.
The plan is to start rolling dice at 6pm or sooner if people are ready. If you are running late let us know in the comments and can work you in when you arrive.
We have standardized our movement dice to the colors in Battlemech Manual and I have plenty to lend.
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Oddball question from a rando. I've lived elsewhere for years now. Is this the same store that used to be, I think, further to the east of OKC? I think closer to the area that used to be Crossroads Mall? I last was in the area around 2004-5. Went between three shops, one near OU, one near Tinker, and what I think was HQ, but not sure.
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Game HQ has been off 89th street in OKC since I started dropping by in the early 2000s. In 2015 they moved a mile east to 89th and Western. Wizards is still in Norman, but has moved to the west side of town into a much nicer shop. New World is in Del City sorta by Tinker. There was a shop of some sort in Cross Roads mall when I was really little but I am not sure what the name of it was. I grew up in Lawton / Ft. Sill but had family in OKC and later would come up a lot as I raced rc cars.
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Maybe it's just spotty memory that it felt like it was on the E side of I-35. I met Savage Coyote/Ross there when he was going to OU.
And while the shop that was *in* Crossroads wasn't one of the three, I think I know that one. I was 12-13 and remember seeing it... on the second floor above the arcade. There was a copy of Battlespace and I got a copy of Battleforce there.
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I remember looking at rc cars at that shop at Crossroads. And remember it being on the second floor.
If you met Ross there it was likely Game HQ at it's older location. That was a bit before my time. I would stop in and buy some mechs that I ended up doing nothing with in the early 2000s. Then I moved to OKC in 2007.
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I remember looking at rc cars at that shop at Crossroads. And remember it being on the second floor.
If you met Ross there it was likely Game HQ at it's older location. That was a bit before my time. I would stop in and buy some mechs that I ended up doing nothing with in the early 2000s. Then I moved to OKC in 2007.
It's funny. A lot of the original FLGS stores didn't have a strong enough business model to make changes or move. My first exposure to BT was in walking distance of my grandmothers in Pasadena. There was a shop on Colorado Blvd. where I got my copy of the 3rd ed.
edit: Might let the shop owner know there's still "Lorem Ipsum" test paragraphs in their store history section.
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Maybe it's just spotty memory that it felt like it was on the E side of I-35. I met Savage Coyote/Ross there when he was going to OU.
And while the shop that was *in* Crossroads wasn't one of the three, I think I know that one. I was 12-13 and remember seeing it... on the second floor above the arcade. There was a copy of Battlespace and I got a copy of Battleforce there.
It was Games HQ, I know this b/c I found them when he left something there for me before he moved to DFW area.
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We will kick off our Luzerne Campaign this Thursday June 24, 2021.
I will have a selection of units and minis to use. If there is something special you want let me know. Otherwise there will be plenty of units to use. I will be running this as an official demo event. If you do bring you own mini please make sure it is an IWM, Catalyst or RP Unseen. If you have any doubts shoot me a pm and I will be glad to help.
Smoke Jaguar players
Clan mechs and battle armor available up to 3059 to Smoke Jaguar. I have a star of omni mechs already in Smoke Jaguar colors.
Inner Sphere Coalition players:
Comguard, Davion and Kurita mechs and vehicles available up to 3059 from the master unit list. I have Comstar, Davion and Kurita units painted up.
The missions types will vary so having units of different sizes and speed would be useful.
Any requests for units I need to cut off by midnight Wednesday. This will be the first of multiple games and we will not use all the units every game. The scenario will be posted in the comments.
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We had a great game last night with 14 players in attendance. Next time I will be prepared to split into two tables for for the mini campaign.
AAR
A quick AAR of the battle.
At 11:00 bandit forces cowardly attacked the supply depot in the lowlands of Lawrence Pass. Multiple depots were destroyed, some resulting in secondary explosions of munitions. These explosions did not cause any further damage. The Fourth Provisional Garrison Cluster, lead by Star Colonel Jonathan Osis repelled the bandits with minimal losses. Any causalities were taken in service to the clan. Hunter-killer groups have been deployed to annihilate these dishonorable foes once and for all.
- excerpt from Smoke Jaguar Watch communications
Gateway, Lawrence Pass
Luzerne, Smoke Jaguar Occupation Zone
25 May 3059.
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Wednesday night I will be playing a private game with a friend I haven't seen in almost a year, at Game HQ. I will have an extra map and terrain if people would like to setup another table and play. I have added an event on FB. It will not be a demo event but if people want to play on the other table I will be glad to help answer some questions.
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Thursday July 8th we will have game 2 of the Lurzene mini campaign. 6pm start time at Game HQ.
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It is game day!
I have everything loaded up as I will likely be leaving straight from the office. I organized units based off what was still useable from last game and added a few. As I mentioned last night units will have damage and ammo consumption. The scenario is the CSJ are fighting a running battle chasing down the "bandits" that attacked the supply depots. Each side did not have time for major repairs or reloads. So, all units will start with some damage and less ammo. Some damage is carried over from the actual game play and others it is added to reflect the on going fighting. The terrain will be forest and hills.
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Thank yall for another great game last night. We had 11 players and got in 7 turns. The IS forces putting a good beating on CSJ. The clan side lost two mechs early with an ammo explosion and ejection and. A headshot that hampered their efforts. Almost all mechs ended the night with internal structure damage.
The next game is July 22nd.
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Gonna be a busy week this week.
Thursday July 22, 2021 is another installment of the Luzerne mini campaign at Game HQ. 6pm start time.
Saturday July 24, 2021 I will be running two 4 hour blocks of a Grinder demo event at Twisted Lords Con in Midwest City. First block begins at 10am and the second block ends at 6pm. There is an entry fee to the convention but not the Grinder event.
More info about the convention here. http://www.twistedlordscon.com/ (http://www.twistedlordscon.com/)
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We had nice turnouts for the Thursday and Saturday events two weeks ago.
This week we have Game 4 of the Lurerne Campaign Thursday August 5.2021 night at Game HQ in OKC. 6pm start time.
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Scenario for Thursday.
Cat and Mouse
SITUATION
Drake Woods, Old Mesa Commons
Luzerne, Smoke Jaguar Occupation Zone
6 July 3059
With several of their supply transports shot down and others scattered across the planet, many of the separated SLDF groups found themselves running low on supplies right after landing. Not willing to just lay down and die for the Smoke Jaguars, they took it upon themselves to obtain supplies any way they could—even if it
meant ripping them from the defending Clan.
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I will be out of town this Thursday, but Braedyn will be hosting a game. Bring 2 mechs and assume 3/4 pilots. The game will be played on the boxset maps. If you have some extra movement dice please bring them.
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Game 5 of the Luzerne Campaign Thursday August 26, 2021 at Game HQ. Continuation of forces used last time. Shooting for the usual 6pm start time.
https://fb.me/e/4qArIiBev (https://fb.me/e/4qArIiBev)
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We had a nice game last night with some close fighting and carnage.
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Saturday Sept 4, 2021 some of us are getting together for a small mech swap at Game HQ. Trading is allowed, but no selling out of respect for GHQ and their store policies. There should at least be a few of us and be there for a little bit hanging out.
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 AT 1 PM CDT – 6 PM CDT
Luzerne Campaign Game 6 @ Game HQ . Working on having more minis painted in smoke jaguar colors for this game.
Units will carry over from previous events.
More details can be found here. https://fb.me/e/1toOU3bsX (https://fb.me/e/1toOU3bsX)
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We will be hosting a Battletech Grinder at Game HQ during their Extralife Event.
Battletech Grinder at Game HQ's Extralife Event Saturday November 6, 2021 Start time 12pm and end time 6pm CT
Battletech Grinder is a progressive free-for-all Battlemech combat, designed to transition players from the introductory scenario to the full scope and technology of the Battletech Total Warfare Core rule set.
Players begin with a light Battlemech, equipped with the most basic weapons. When that unit is destroyed in combat, the player re-enter the Grinder with a more powerful Battlemech equipped with more advanced weapons and new equipment This continues until the player commands the most advanced and deadly units in the game. Players can play as long as they wish, leave, and return during the scheduled event listing if they wish due to the continuous nature of the Grinder. Grinder can accommodate from 2 to 10 players in the space we have at Game HQ.
All materials are provided.
In addition for Extralife, we will be giving every player 1 point of edge to use for a re-roll. If you make donations to Extralife you can get more.
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I have not gone a great job of keeping this thread up. We have had events but I mainly post on our FB group and Discord. Below are the details for our next event.
I will be running a Battletech event at Game HQ this Thursday April 14, 2022. Game starts at 6pm.
The mission for this Thursday will be a Strike. Comstar will defend up to 6 buildings at the center of the map. One building is secretly the HQ. Each side will have a commander assigned by their respective side. CJF comes on board staggered and Comstar deploys anywhere on the battlefield as long as 25% of the force is within 3 hexes of a building.
Objectives will be discussed at the event.
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I will be running a Battletech event at Game HQ Thursday April 28, 2022 at 6pm CT.
The game type will be open era 3 to 4 units 5k bv2 with pilots. I ran out of time to get the Tukayyid game setup.
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Braedyn will be hosting a 6kbv2 game Thursday may 19, 2022 at Game HQ 6pm start time.
Standard game, 6000 BV2 + 100 points for skill point adjustments. Anyone needing a force we'll have extra mechs and sheets so everyone can play. Team play or FFA depending on the turnout.
If you have questions there is an event on Oklahoma Battletech Facebook page and we have the Oklahoma Battletech discord. Also you can post here and I can relay them.
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Battletech pickup game Thursday June 16, 6pm at Game HQ
Open Era
8k bv2 for the total force including skills
No more than 2 skill separation (2/4, 3/5 etc)
Conventional infantry and battle amor not capable of anti-mech attacks are exempt. ( As in does not have the skill, not you don't want to use the skill to mak e the unit cheaper.)
Combined Arms encourage but not aerospace fighters / conventional fighters. Onboard artillery is allowed.
Minimum 4 units - no maximum unit count, just no conventional infantry or small units swarms. It will slow down the game.
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SoonerCon 30 is this weekend.
June 24–26, 2022
Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center in Norman
https://soonercon.com/
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Soonercon 30 - 2022 Recap
After a few years off due to the pandemic we were able to host Battletech at Soonercon 30.
Friday started with the usual interest in the Grinder table and Bootcamp. This year we also had more Alpha Strike demos than previous years. Friday night was the Tukayyid: Assault on Dvigrad Fortress. Ghost Bear fought the Comguards. They inflicted heavy damage but took heavy losses as well and could not secure Dvigrad Fortress. Comguards took a convincing win.
Saturday started with Grinder, Bootcamp, Alpha Strike and the Urbanmech Showdown. The Urbanmech Showdown was an odd game as you would expect being all Urban mechs fighting it out. Those little trash cans put out more damage than they can absorb. Ray Ralston had the most kills with 4. The next event was the King of the Hill tournament. Chris Horvat finished in 1st place receiving a Marauder II painted by Cap'n Ed and two salvage boxes. Jeffery Gordon 2nd receiving two salvage boxes and Ray Ralson 3rd receiving 1 salvage box. From 10am till 6pm we ran a most kills mini tournament on the Grinder table. Athena won with 5 kills receiving a Lancelot painted by Rob Henderson. We finished off Saturday with a Clan Hell's Horses Assault of Melissia in the Vesper March during the post Ilclan Era. Melissia was the staging planet for the Hesperus Guards. CHH was able to break through the Guard's lines and inflict major damage while doing so, taking the victory.
Sunday is usually a pretty chill day. This year we quickly expanded to a second Grinder table while still running a few Alpha Strike Demos. Ending a great convention.
Thank you to the Soonercon staff and Bill for having us back again to run our events. Thank you to Brent, Kevin, Braedyn, David and a few veteran players that pitched in and helped where they could. Thank you to Oklahoma Battletech and Game HQ for help with prizes. Thanks to Cap'n Ed Smith and Rob Henderson for donating their painting services for prize support. Additional thanks to Cap'n Ed Smith for the Oklahoma Battletech dice he had made and donated to the community. Last but not least thank you to the players that filled our tables. Without you none of this is possible.
We hope to see you all again in 2023.
Below is a link to a gallery of pictures from the weekend.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/9Nnbd83RYufYHmXo6
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Lucas is hosting a game at GHQ at 6pm August 4, 2022.
8100 bv2 max, open era, mechs and vehicles only, max 2 skill level seperation (2/4, 3/5 etc)
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We are running some events at Extra Life at Game HQ in Oklahoma City, OK November 5, 2022. We will run from 12pm till 7pm which will close out the 24 hour event.
There will be some Battletech related raffle prizes donated by:
Cross Electric Designs
Aries Games and Miniatures
Fortress Miniatures and Games
Cliff Paints - (Lance Painting Commission)
and more.
Of course there will also be food, many many other games and events and other raffles as well.
If you are not able to attend but would like to participate you can do so at the link below.
https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=482613 (https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=482613)
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We will once again be participating in the Extra Life Event at Game HQ November 5, 2022 at 12pm to 7pm.
Event Details:
Oklahoma Battletech Grinder
is a progressive free-for-all Battlemech combat, designed to transition players from the introductory scenario to the full scope and technology of the Battletech Total Warfare Core rule set.
Players begin with a light Battlemech, equipped with the most basic weapons. When that unit is destroyed in combat, the player re-enter the Grinder with a more powerful Battlemech equipped with more advanced weapons and new equipment This continues until the player commands the most advanced and deadly units in the game. Players can play as long as they wish, leave, and return during the scheduled event listing if they wish due to the continuous nature of the Grinder. Grinder can accommodate from 2 to 10 players. All materials are provided.
For this event will will have Edge and Power Ups in play.
The Great Urbanmech Uprising of 3120
In the 3120s, the Solaris games Commissioner Cyrus Matherwood IV, excluded Mechs that do not meet his standards from major competitions, including the Urbanmech. Rufus Jansen, pilot of the UM-R70 UrbanMech "Dark Angel" protested this ruling and was thrown out of the Grand Tournament qualifiers due to his mech choice. After being thrown out of a meeting with the commissioner, he devised a plan to ambush the commissioner and change his mind.
Players will have the choice of fielding urban mechs or a security force as members of the Urbie Derby collective demonstrate and cause trouble.
This event can accommodate from 2 to 8 players. All materials are provided. And will be played using TW / BM rules.
The full story can be seen in Shrapnel Issue 8
There will be raffles, food for sale and Edge can be purchased for donations.
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I am hosting a kinda last minute game at Game HQ
11am start time and finish about 6pm
Details:
-8k bv2 including skills (Allowed up to 8100 but no more)
-no more than 2 skill separation
4-8 units
-Open era
- Battlemechs, vehicles, vtols, battlearmor, infantry are the allowed units.
Please bring your list incase there are any questions. Right now, the best way is to use the MUL Force Builder. You can take a screenshot or print it.
Since I am running this as a Catalyst Demo event official miniatures are encouraged. If you have questions or need to borrow a mini please let me before the event.
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Soonercon Update:
Paint events:
I spoke with Mike, one of the organizers for painting events at Soonercon. They are adding a best mech category and we have prize support for it.
Please consider entering no matter what skill level you are at. In the past we have received feed back from the judges on where we can improve. Just as important is to show the organizers that there is interest in these events.
Battletech Events:
Friday June 30, 2023 to Sunday July 2, 2023
We will be running Bootcamp, Grinder, Alpha Strike, Scenarios, King of the Hill etc. Please check out the links before for more details.
This first link is a spreadsheet of the events scheduled the whole weekend.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vTDs30cqIsv61vZtAHOilHWV2yydMMngy3kom13owmeKa9_ClBkNPSEydu8e8_sUr9p3cF_4Uuj2JMQ/pubhtml (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vTDs30cqIsv61vZtAHOilHWV2yydMMngy3kom13owmeKa9_ClBkNPSEydu8e8_sUr9p3cF_4Uuj2JMQ/pubhtml)
This second link is the detailed event descriptions.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vR2yWOjf6uyvz8tv36Lczbx6PP0FjJzGtSZzexEcObbTqRwpQCetqwN_YGimRCPrBy6RtDpqF1FFOws/pub (https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vR2yWOjf6uyvz8tv36Lczbx6PP0FjJzGtSZzexEcObbTqRwpQCetqwN_YGimRCPrBy6RtDpqF1FFOws/pub)
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Due to last weekend's weather event, we've have had some people drop for the King of the Hill Tournament at this year's Soonecon. This means we still have plenty of player slots available.
If you are wanting to play, you can find the sign-up page here:
King of the Hill Signup (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vNKBbSZ09RUs7QLTntREf8LsxSZ5Ndw3MVH2_YYFdmM/edit?pli=1&fbclid=IwAR1xGAelBCVRhFRUxTXE3ko8t9glzm334Fv3iQaiBCFGewoapEACvqMhv68)
Please close attention to the rules about mech choices. They need to be within the Civil War Era. Easiest way to find a mech within that era is to go to the Master Unit List web page:
http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Filter (http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Filter)
Use the following filters:
Types - BattleMech
Production Era - Civil War
Availability Era - Civil War
This should give you a list of the mechs you can choose from.
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Soonercon Bump.
Soonercon Update:
Paint events:
I spoke with Mike, one of the organizers for painting events at Soonercon. They are adding a best mech category and we have prize support for it.
Please consider entering no matter what skill level you are at. In the past we have received feed back from the judges on where we can improve. Just as important is to show the organizers that there is interest in these events.
Battletech Events:
Friday June 30, 2023 to Sunday July 2, 2023
We will be running Bootcamp, Grinder, Alpha Strike, Scenarios, King of the Hill etc. Please check out the links before for more details.
This first link is a spreadsheet of the events scheduled the whole weekend.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vTDs30cqIsv61vZtAHOilHWV2yydMMngy3kom13owmeKa9_ClBkNPSEydu8e8_sUr9p3cF_4Uuj2JMQ/pubhtml
This second link is the detailed event descriptions.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vR2yWOjf6uyvz8tv36Lczbx6PP0FjJzGtSZzexEcObbTqRwpQCetqwN_YGimRCPrBy6RtDpqF1FFOws/pub