Author Topic: Upcoming Releases Volume XIV: Aw, what's in the box!!? (Read 171758 times)

Charlie Tango · « **Reply #1110 on:** 20 June 2019, 18:51:14 »

Quote from: Maingunnery on 20 June 2019, 18:47:07

Well maybe we get a revised or updated version in a couple of years. Lets hope for the best. ;)

I know. I just want to be able to point players at books and say "these have what you need".

With all the amazing work that CGL and their associated individuals have done now that they can finally bring some resolution to the issues that have dogged us all for so many years. We're so close to that with these 2 TRO compilations that I can almost taste it, but we're not quite there.

Colt Ward · « **Reply #1111 on:** 20 June 2019, 19:28:33 »

Lol, two comments that need to be repeated over in the '55/'58 topic.

Thanks for the ToC Scotty, I think that is a excellent selection and while mostly Omnis has a good selection of generic secondline though I would quibble over the Grizzly and Commando IIC the latter has a really easy proxy in the GoAC box.

Sartris · « **Reply #1112 on:** 20 June 2019, 19:35:59 »

So if I’m seeing it right

Clan: 3050, 3058, some (?) of 3060. No 3055 omnis (pouncer, phantom, naga)
IS: other unseen (no osts or longbow), 3050, 3055, 3058 including the rest of the SL designs no in SW

Colt Ward · « **Reply #1113 on:** 20 June 2019, 19:52:00 »

For 3055 inclusion Linebacker would have been more apt than Pouncer or Phantom which were later and less widespread . . . no Night Gyr but it had the other 3 from that set.

Scotty · « **Reply #1114 on:** 20 June 2019, 19:59:35 »

Quote from: Colt Ward on 20 June 2019, 19:52:00

For 3055 inclusion Linebacker would have been more apt than Pouncer or Phantom which were later and less widespread . . . no Night Gyr but it had the other 3 from that set.

Since I already have it in my hand, this feels like it's just a little bit late. And honestly, the relative scarcity of some included 'Mechs doesn't really matter a whole lot, or the Grasshopper wouldn't have made Succession Wars.

Azakael · « **Reply #1115 on:** 20 June 2019, 20:07:00 »

One quibble. For the Wolf Trap, I noticed that they had the alternate name as the (Torah) not the (Tora)... that doesn't seem right...

Sartris · « **Reply #1116 on:** 20 June 2019, 20:14:26 »

Yeah I noticed that too. I choose to blame autocorrect :))

Colt Ward · « **Reply #1117 on:** 20 June 2019, 22:01:22 »

Quote from: Scotty on 20 June 2019, 19:59:35

Since I already have it in my hand, this feels like it's just a little bit late. And honestly, the relative scarcity of some included 'Mechs doesn't really matter a whole lot, or the Grasshopper wouldn't have made Succession Wars.

More that the Pouncer and Phantom did not really make it out of the Wolf Clan and I think Vlad killed them when he took over. On the other hand, the 3 JFSB mechs that did get in had a wider spread.

The Guillotine IIC would have been better than the Grizzly, but they took the ICSB designs so I can understand source.

We knew when the cover was shown that things would get left out, and nothing can appeal to everyone- like I said its a solid foundation for Clan play.

SCC · « **Reply #1118 on:** 20 June 2019, 22:05:49 »

Between TRO:SW and TRO:Clans how many 'Mechs are missing out of those that should probably be included?

Scotty · « **Reply #1119 on:** 20 June 2019, 22:07:25 »

Wolves both Empire and Exile still use the Pouncer clear into the Dark Age, and the Phantom is available to the Wolves, Falcons, Horses, and Ravens at the same time. The Linebacker is Wolves, Kell Hounds, and Ravens. Seems like a wash to me.

Colt Ward · « **Reply #1120 on:** 20 June 2019, 23:28:54 »

Pouncer was tested in a single cluster during Revival and IIRC the fluff was still getting mixed reviews. Phantom was developed late Revival IIRC and I do not recall it being in the phone book. The Linebacker came about before and was supposed to be spread through the touman which would explain how it might have appeared with others. Like I said, the JFSB entries were more wide spread as part of the Falcon-Jag cooperation so their inclusion and the WCSB mechs exclusion makes sense- plus by the other standard I promote, the Turkina had screen time in a older video game.

Kit deSummersville · « **Reply #1121 on:** 21 June 2019, 09:45:04 »

Quote from: Scotty on 20 June 2019, 17:45:28

This isn't a pretty version, obviously, but it should work until Cubby has less on his plate.

Huh, I wonder what I wrote.

Scotty · « **Reply #1122 on:** 21 June 2019, 10:07:38 »

Quote from: Kit deSummersville on 21 June 2019, 09:45:04

Huh, I wonder what I wrote.

All of the credits from the previous TROs that had a unit that went into the boom are printed on the credits page. Did you write anything for 3050 Upgrade?

Cubby · « **Reply #1123 on:** 21 June 2019, 10:40:32 »

Quote from: Colt Ward on 20 June 2019, 15:54:41

No no . . . I was actually surprised, you like to tease stuff before it surprise drops like that . . .

I do. Imagine my surprise/frustration when I started seeing customer pics of it at Origins.

Kit deSummersville · « **Reply #1124 on:** 21 June 2019, 10:53:29 »

Quote from: Scotty on 21 June 2019, 10:07:38

All of the credits from the previous TROs that had a unit that went into the boom are printed on the credits page. Did you write anything for 3050 Upgrade?

Yeah, but it's been so long....

Dak · « **Reply #1125 on:** 21 June 2019, 10:55:04 »

Quote from: Sartris on 20 June 2019, 20:14:26

Yeah I noticed that too. I choose to blame autocorrect :))

Nah, that would've been operator error on my part. Odd because I know the name is “Tora.” Sigh.

Dak

Sartris · « **Reply #1126 on:** 21 June 2019, 11:04:34 »

Quote from: Colt Ward on 20 June 2019, 23:28:54

Pouncer was tested in a single cluster during Revival and IIRC the fluff was still getting mixed reviews. Phantom was developed late Revival IIRC and I do not recall it being in the phone book. The Linebacker came about before and was supposed to be spread through the touman which would explain how it might have appeared with others. Like I said, the JFSB entries were more wide spread as part of the Falcon-Jag cooperation so their inclusion and the WCSB mechs exclusion makes sense- plus by the other standard I promote, the Turkina had screen time in a older video game.

Iirc both had art in the phonebook

With the wider variety of choices there were a lot of omissions. A wide variety from the linebacker to the Apollo. Some 3067 snuck in with the hellion, Akuma, no-dachi and Argus as well... and the lone representative from IS 3060 the Enforcer iii

Colt Ward · « **Reply #1127 on:** 21 June 2019, 11:46:21 »

Yeah, was mostly looking at the Clan stuff since its their introduction. WCSB had 4 just like the JFSB, just by JFSB fluff which carried over their mechs had a earlier and wider distribution. I think my comment is being mistaken- I was saying it makes sense the WCSB mechs are not included b/c they are not as main line as the others that were chosen.

Joewrightgm · « **Reply #1128 on:** 21 June 2019, 19:38:49 »

Hey when are the neoprene mat will be back in stock?

Daryk · « **Reply #1129 on:** 22 June 2019, 05:58:31 »

Now THAT is a good question! :thumbsup:

mbear · « **Reply #1130 on:** 24 June 2019, 08:17:38 »

Quote from: Cubby on 21 June 2019, 10:40:32

I do. Imagine my surprise/frustration when I started seeing customer pics of it at Origins.

Those ****** customers. What were they thinking, sharing all their excitement about the product? ;)

Cubby · « **Reply #1131 on:** 24 June 2019, 08:56:23 »

Quote from: mbear on 24 June 2019, 08:17:38

Those ****** customers. What were they thinking, sharing all their excitement about the product? ;)

Oh, my frustration is NOT at the customers for being excited, I assure you. During con season, you folks are sometimes my best source of information.

Bosefius · « **Reply #1132 on:** 24 June 2019, 12:23:18 »

Quote from: Joewrightgm on 21 June 2019, 19:38:49

Hey when are the neoprene mat will be back in stock?

They've been re-ordered.

kinwolf · « **Reply #1133 on:** 24 June 2019, 15:14:05 »

Quote from: Bosefius on 24 June 2019, 12:23:18

They've been re-ordered.

Enough to go through distribution or again only for CGL store?

Cubby · « **Reply #1134 on:** 24 June 2019, 17:52:34 »

Quote from: kinwolf on 24 June 2019, 15:14:05

Enough to go through distribution or again only for CGL store?

Good question, and something I'm adding to my (not figurative) list of stuff to ask about for The Next Update. But let's assume for now that it's the latter.

beachhead1985 · « **Reply #1135 on:** 24 June 2019, 22:56:59 »

Quote from: Bosefius on 24 June 2019, 12:23:18

They've been re-ordered.

Any traffic on when the new paper maps will hit FLGS?

Weirdo · « **Reply #1136 on:** 24 June 2019, 23:15:41 »

They've been at mine for over a month now, I think.

NeonKnight · « **Reply #1137 on:** 25 June 2019, 07:57:37 »

Got my Paper maps over 2 months ago now from my local Game Store.

beachhead1985 · « **Reply #1138 on:** 25 June 2019, 08:06:36 »

Quote from: NeonKnight on 25 June 2019, 07:57:37

Got my Paper maps over 2 months ago now from my local Game Store.

Crud. I ordered mine months back and never got them.

abou · « **Reply #1139 on:** 28 June 2019, 08:58:00 »

Cubby, when you do a big update announcement, do you think there is a chance for info on ilClan?