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Off Topic / Re: What movies/tv are we watching part XXX, Back into the fray!

« Last post by Triptych on Today at 08:48:15 »

Shogun miniseries (2024) I watched the Richard Chamberlain version a few years back, so the storyline was familiar. This new version has some differences, like moving away from Blackthorne as the main POV, and adding in more of the subtle palace intrigue that was very important to the story. All in all I did like it, though it had some moments that I felt dragged a little. Rating 8/10

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Off Topic / Re: My running days are over

« Last post by Triptych on Today at 08:42:41 »

Thanks for the suggestions, everyone. I've got a swimming pool, but I've been having skin rashes when I swim, probably because of the chlorine. I live in the tropics, so algae build up is a lot if we don't chlorinate the pool daily. I'll probably do more walking for now.

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MechWarrior and BattleTech Computer | Console Games / Re: MWO - Bullshark - new 'Mech

« Last post by Wrangler on Today at 08:09:23 »

I was poking at Hairedbrain Schemes' website, their blog has been sparse, but they're working on a new demonstrate game system.  However, I remain unsure if they can ever use the Battletech or Shadowrun IPs. Only reason I say that is way they said that Paradox owns the rights to games already out.  However, its not clear if future games of the same IP is still in HBS control / or possible.   

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General BattleTech Discussion / Re: Upcoming Releases XXIX: First Annual 29th Birthday

« Last post by NeonKnight on Today at 08:01:06 »

I'm curious how far north you have to be for autumn to be that bad. At least in the notoriously-always-raining-UK (more true in the last couple of years that it's been for a while), it's not been that difficult to find a day to spray/varnish even in winter (at least in the midlands), so it's never been a concern I've had to think about seriously. (Hell, for my Dad (previous to retirement, anyway) wargaming always had emphasis more when he couldn't go out for a bike ride and whatnot in autumn/winter.) Sure, winter I can see if you are in a place where you get regular snow (we don't anymore), so like, Canada and Alaska and such I suppose must have the issue and by extension some of the north US. Scotland maybe? I genuniely am curious.

Depends. I live in Vancouver Canada, and to spray outside, by September the Rains are in (Humidity High) and temps getting low (sometimes around 8-10 C or around 50 F) so to prime outside, I need to run out, spray and run back in

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General BattleTech Discussion / Re: Mercenaries Kickstarter Discussion 6: the 1st 3rd Star League conversation

« Last post by carne68 on Today at 07:57:33 »

Northern California here.
My wife and I have multiple orders.
Battalion with zero add-ons: $60.35
Regiment with zero add-ons: $134.67
A very large order multiple regiments and battalions, lots of add-ons: $703.96

I've shipped a lot of stuff both domestic and overseas with USPS over the years. These numbers seem a little high but not wildly so. As for the big order, I've never sent anything that large and so have no basis for comparison.

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General BattleTech Discussion / Re: Editing already made Mechs

« Last post by elf25s on Today at 07:52:41 »

yes you  can rule of thumb is it fits it sits only limit is weight and space depending on equipmen

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MechWarrior and BattleTech Computer | Console Games / Re: MWO - Bullshark - new 'Mech

« Last post by martian on Today at 07:09:17 »

I was puzzeled if the Bullshark was OmniMech or not.   It's been mix results me looking.  I know PGI plays that bit loose but I'm not sure.

Unless I have missed something, all variants are just standard BattleMechs.

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MechWarrior and BattleTech Computer | Console Games / Re: MWO Black Hawk-KU

« Last post by martian on Today at 07:08:19 »

The design quirks are being changed?

I have not heard about it.

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MechWarrior and BattleTech Computer | Console Games / Re: MWO - Bullshark - new 'Mech

« Last post by BATTLEMASTER on Today at 07:03:56 »

Something just occurred to me - the Bullshark's torso profile reminds me of the Pulverizer. 

It makes sense considering they're both Wolverine designs...

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Fan Fiction / Re: Opalescent Reflections

« Last post by Wrangler on Today at 06:50:07 »

And the post-war (counter attack) political landscape is beginning to take form, it seems. Good to know that Omi has an eye on Kathrine and is making her influence felt on Victor. It could backfire, though. Quite possible that if it comes to a confrontation between the siblings, Kathrine might try to frame Victor as being under the Combine's influence to gain support from the Draconis March, among others.

I'm not sure if Katherine's behavior will be factor.  Her father and mother (i think) are still alive.