Author Topic: BattleTech: Clan Invasion Kickstarter Discussion, Vol. 1 (Read 173537 times)

Scotty · « **Reply #540 on:** 15 July 2019, 09:54:05 »

This is the longest I can remember box sets lasting (still being available this long after launch) in 10 years and there are more print runs coming when these run out.

Two years ago "almost always out of stock" was accurate; it isn't now and I doubt it will be going forward.

Colt Ward · « **Reply #541 on:** 15 July 2019, 09:58:36 »

Quote from: H.B.M.C. on 15 July 2019, 05:32:20

"Thanks for backing our Kickstarter. You will receive the Clan Invasion box within the next 6-18 months. There aren't a complete set of rules in it though, so you won't be able to use it unless you buy all these other almost-always-out-of-stock products!"

Not putting in the basic rules of BTech, which don't take up that much room, doesn't make any sense to me.

BYE

Which, if you did any digging is a flat out falsehood and misrepresentation. First, ALL of the main line rulebooks I am aware of are available as PDFs- I own a physical copy of TW but within the last few months broke down to buy TM, TacOps and . . . hm, not sure I bought StratOps but I have Campaign Ops as PDFs. CGL has also recently announced a effort to keep print runs of the core rulebooks more frequently- Total Warfare came out with a retro cover (however you feel about that), not sure about TacOps, and Tech Manual just came out with its own new cover.

Second, as mentioned there are free versions of the rules available on the website that cover a very basic simple set of rules. Its hard to imagine someone could get those rules, comfortable enough playing with them to look for expansion, and be unable to make the leap to Clan & SL gear rules.

Kit deSummersville · « **Reply #542 on:** 15 July 2019, 10:00:45 »

Quote from: Empyrus on 13 July 2019, 13:20:13

I'll sell Yeoman scrap to Lyrans rather than use them.

Did you get the introductory overview?

MarauderD · « **Reply #543 on:** 15 July 2019, 11:48:26 »

I'm getting excited for Wednesday! Is it poor form to say, "woooo-woooooooooo?"

Pat Payne · « **Reply #544 on:** 15 July 2019, 12:06:30 »

Quote from: MarauderD on 15 July 2019, 11:48:26

I'm getting excited for Wednesday! Is it poor form to say, "woooo-woooooooooo?"

Yes -- it should be all caps to be a regulation WOOOOO WOOOOOOOOOOOOO! ;D

Empyrus · « **Reply #545 on:** 15 July 2019, 13:15:53 »

Quote from: Kit deSummersville on 15 July 2019, 10:00:45

Did you get the introductory overview?

Yeah, read that.
Indeed i got a comment in that thread too.
Though for some reason i've suggested a variant instead of just scrapping the thing right away.

carlisimo · « **Reply #546 on:** 15 July 2019, 15:33:30 »

Quote from: DarkSpade on 13 July 2019, 16:15:11

Actually, an sprue with various weapon bits would be pretty cool. I don't see it showing up in the main box since it would only be useful for people with some modeling experience, but I could totally see it as an add on. Wouldn't even care if it wasn't plastic.

If this were a higher-budget game, I’d expect plastic omnimechs to come with little holes in the arms and shoulders for magnets that allowed easy weapon swapping. Then we’d get plastic weapon pods and Battletech would become more hobby-oriented than it has been in the past.

A small proportion of players will start cutting up the plastic mechs and pinning 3d-printed weapon pods onto them. If IWM helps out… I’m not sure how well metal parts will work on lightweight, easily-toppleable plastic mechs.

MoneyLovinOgre4Hire · « **Reply #547 on:** 15 July 2019, 15:37:28 »

They ought to work just fine with the integrated bases. The real question is whether or not they fit the mini correctly.

PyreLight · « **Reply #548 on:** 15 July 2019, 18:23:03 »

I am so incredibly hyped :D :D

Hope this sells well. I have to say that it looks really, really good from a visual and marketing standpoint.

H.B.M.C. · « **Reply #549 on:** 15 July 2019, 19:13:56 »

Leave the poor Yeoman alone. It's adorable! ;D

I guess we're not getting any more previews before the KS launch?

BYE

mmmpi · « **Reply #550 on:** 15 July 2019, 19:16:11 »

No kidding about the Yeoman. Let it alone.

It's the Colonel's future Son-in-Law's ride!

Cubby · « **Reply #551 on:** 15 July 2019, 19:51:43 »

Gladiator (Executioner) Roundtable

Get up close and personal with this 360-degree look at the new Gladiator (Executioner) OmniMech. The BattleTech: Clan Invasion Kickstarter launches THIS Wednesday at 1 p.m. EST / 10 p.m. PST.

https://youtu.be/GGe3ZLtQa9o

MoneyLovinOgre4Hire · « **Reply #552 on:** 15 July 2019, 20:11:03 »

That is one sexy omnimech.

Sartris · « **Reply #553 on:** 15 July 2019, 20:16:14 »

H.B.M.C. · « **Reply #554 on:** 15 July 2019, 20:18:13 »

Just realised that that's 3am Thursday morning for me.

Damn... :(

BYE

Scotty · « **Reply #555 on:** 15 July 2019, 20:24:13 »

Quote from: H.B.M.C. on 15 July 2019, 20:18:13

Just realised that that's 3am Thursday morning for me.

Damn... :(

BYE

Good news! I really, really doubt there's going to be a "first four hours" prize for the month+ long kickstarter.

Cubby · « **Reply #556 on:** 15 July 2019, 20:27:22 »

Quote from: Scotty on 15 July 2019, 20:24:13

Good news! I really, really doubt there's going to be a "first four hours" prize for the month+ long kickstarter.

You're right.

There'll be a first hour reward.

Reldn · « **Reply #557 on:** 15 July 2019, 20:28:34 »

Yep, definitely gonna need a Trinary of these for reasons. So far of the minis for the Clan side of things, the Executioner is one of my favorite of the redesigns. Now to see about the Mad Dog redesign in miniature format. :drool:

Come on Wednesday!

cawest · « **Reply #558 on:** 15 July 2019, 20:43:35 »

I just want the novel and the mins. I hope that this will be an option. I do not need the whole box set. i hope the add-ons will have more machines.

Greatclub · « **Reply #559 on:** 15 July 2019, 22:25:13 »

Quote from: cawest on 15 July 2019, 20:43:35

I just want the novel and the mins. I hope that this will be an option. I do not need the whole box set. i hope the add-ons will have more machines.

Almost certainly not an option, due to the weird IP rights... mess

General308 · « **Reply #560 on:** 15 July 2019, 22:31:08 »

Quote from: Greatclub on 15 July 2019, 22:25:13

Almost certainly not an option, due to the weird IP rights... mess

Well since we already know they can do lance packs we know they could. Rather they will or not who knows

SteelRaven · « **Reply #561 on:** 15 July 2019, 22:34:09 »

Quote from: Cubby on 15 July 2019, 20:27:22

You're right.

There'll be a first hour reward.

*Looks at work schedule*

... you guys really didn't need to give me a anouther reason to hate my job, my co-workers are already doing a fine jobs with that.

Greatclub · « **Reply #562 on:** 15 July 2019, 22:51:58 »

Quote from: General308 on 15 July 2019, 22:31:08

Well since we already know they can do lance packs we know they could. Rather they will or not who knows

The lance packs had alpha strike stuff bundled with them. They were alpha strike expansions, from a legal perspective, that just happened to be mostly minis.

IWM can do just the minis. CGL can't, as I understand it.

Blame 2001 Weisman.

General308 · « **Reply #563 on:** 15 July 2019, 23:06:03 »

Quote from: Greatclub on 15 July 2019, 22:51:58

The lance packs had alpha strike stuff bundled with them. They were alpha strike expansions, from a legal perspective, that just happened to be mostly minis.

IWM can do just the minis. CGL can't, as I understand it.

Blame 2001 Weisman.

Except they have done minis and in two days are doing a kickstarter with minis. Remember they have shown not just the box set but lance packs as well. I honestly don't think any of us knows what is or is not the extent of there license. But here you go but the minis from the box set in a lance or star pack which we know they can do because they have and problem solved.