Author Topic: D/FW Mechwarrior's Guild: The endless struggle of brains versus bleach! (Read 170411 times)

Psofan89 · « **Reply #1290 on:** 01 October 2021, 00:31:21 »

So, unless they change my schedule for the third time this week, I have this and next Sunday off. I'll try to read the gaslands rulebook, but I'll need to borrow cars from someone since I haven't played it. I'll bring the stuff we talked about last time as well, including some goodies I had printed for you guys. Also, if someone has a laptop, it might not be a bad idea to bring flash and portable hard drives 8)

Weirdo · « **Reply #1291 on:** 01 October 2021, 07:43:26 »

I'll bring plenty of extra cars and cards. 8)

sevengates · « **Reply #1292 on:** 05 October 2021, 02:12:01 »

Hey guys, thanks for the birthday game this past Sunday.

Thanks also to Evan for the Ogre game and the mech mini. Today, I went to Hobby Lobby to find a carry-case for it and the re-enforcement pack I have. While there, I also found a 1/144th scale model kit of the Gouf Custom from "08th MS Team" series. :thumbsup: (another kit to build)

so current forces: (Zion) Gouf Custom, -06 Zaku, (x2) Wappas, (x2) infantry figures;
(Feds) -79 [G] Ez-8, -79 [G] Ground Type, -79 [G] (GT) with optional head and extra weapons,
(x2) 615 MB Tanks, (x2) Blood Hounds (1 command, 1 cargo), (x8) infantry figures

Psofan89 · « **Reply #1293 on:** 06 October 2021, 15:18:24 »

Reposting here, so everybody has the rules available. I'm working on trees right now, and I lucked out and found a set of trees that should be good.

Battletech grinder and swap meet.

Have extra stuff from your clan invasion kickstarter? Too many metal miniatures? Come join the DFW mechwarriors guild for a mech grinder and swap meet this October 10th.

Location: Generation X comics and games, 3504 Harwood Rd, Bedford, 76021.

Time: 12pm, Sunday, October 10th.

Rules:
- Total warfare with some additions from tac ops.
- Battletech Initiative deck
- One mech from each weight class.
- No BV, tech, faction or tonnage limit. Cannon mechs only
- you can bring an extra set of four mechs just in-case you lose your starting roster.

Special note: The store is nice enough to put up with us, so please consider a purchase while you are there. They have some Battletech product alongside other merch, so factor that in for any trades you may do.

Strebor · « **Reply #1294 on:** 11 October 2021, 12:54:22 »

Thanks for the game. Learned a whole lot on how CBT works. Any weeknights coming up that anyone would be up for another game?

Weirdo · « **Reply #1295 on:** 11 October 2021, 14:04:33 »

Weekdays are usually completely out for me at least, but maybe someone else will be available sometime. :)

cidayrbourne · « **Reply #1296 on:** 11 October 2021, 14:11:27 »

Quote from: Weirdo on 11 October 2021, 14:04:33

Weekdays are usually completely out for me at least, but maybe someone else will be available sometime. :)

I've worked with Brian at Texas Toy Soldier. We're going to be Tuesday Night Battletech every week. We started last week.

For now, it's for demos of Classic and Alpha Strike, and free play, knowing that there will be other players there. After the first of the year, when new people have had a chance to get more games under their belt, we're going to start doing organized events.

Psofan89 · « **Reply #1297 on:** 11 October 2021, 19:30:42 »

Yeah, weeknights are the only time I'm free normally. but its often Monday and Wednesday. I'm also out here in Rowlett, so...

Strebor · « **Reply #1298 on:** 12 October 2021, 12:26:02 »

Quote from: cidayrbourne on 11 October 2021, 14:11:27

I've worked with Brian at Texas Toy Soldier. We're going to be Tuesday Night Battletech every week. We started last week.

I do plan on making it out there occasionally, swung by the other Saturday when y'all were playing. If anybody else in mid-cities would like to carpool over to TTS I don't mind driving.

sevengates · « **Reply #1299 on:** 15 October 2021, 21:23:39 »

:laughing_skull: :laughing_skull: :laughing_skull:

Battlefield Salvage packs with parts "possibly" from UrbanMechs?

You guys are so screwed.

:laughing_skull: :laughing_skull: :laughing_skull:

Weirdo · « **Reply #1300 on:** 18 October 2021, 08:02:05 »

How do folks feel about Pirates this Sunday? I can bring several fleets for folks to choose from.

sevengates · « **Reply #1301 on:** 19 October 2021, 01:18:20 »

Sounds like fun; I'm in.

Weirdo · « **Reply #1302 on:** 03 November 2021, 08:09:51 »

Are there any plans for this weekend?

sevengates · « **Reply #1303 on:** 04 November 2021, 01:06:28 »

HUZZAH!

My TC Stormcrow came in today.

I'm good for just about anything (except X-wing, that's still a mess)

Weirdo · « **Reply #1304 on:** 04 November 2021, 10:25:40 »

How about that Machine Gun game I was talking about earlier?

Here's how it works:

Any unit we normally allow is allowed, provided one of the following is true:
1: It mounts at least four machine guns, by which I mean Machine Guns, Light Machine Guns, or Heavy Machine Guns.
OR
2: The machine guns it does mount add up to at least 1/3rd of the unit's maximum non-melee damage. (Think original Locusts, Stingers, etc)
OR
3: It is an infantry unit(conventional OR battle armor) carrying at least one machine gun.

Because this fight might drag compared to our normal games, let's slim things down a bit, for a max of 4,000 BV.

Does this sound fun?

sevengates · « **Reply #1305 on:** 05 November 2021, 00:59:34 »

Sounds more like "messy" if infantry is involve >:D

I'll see what I can put together

Weirdo · « **Reply #1306 on:** 05 November 2021, 09:33:39 »

Hint: While they can be found everywhere, there are three categories that are particularly good when looking for lots of machine guns. IndustrialMech MODs, Battle Armor, and Clan OmniMechs. :)

sevengates · « **Reply #1307 on:** 06 November 2021, 01:08:18 »

I am having trouble locating the TRO that has the "big" list of battle armor.

I am also having trouble putting the Stormcrow together; I can't seem to find a glue that ACTUALLY WORKS. :ticked:

Weirdo · « **Reply #1308 on:** 06 November 2021, 05:52:02 »

The vast majority of battle armor record sheets will be in 3058(Clans) or 3075, unless they're from a more recent TRO.

Don't forget, looking up any unit in the MUL will tell you which which TRO or other product it's featured in, and which one the record sheet is in. :thumbsup:

sevengates · « **Reply #1309 on:** 07 November 2021, 22:07:37 »

WHOA!

Just checked the CGL website. Looks like the Urbies are sold out as well as the star packs. Only the Elementals and "blind draw" Legends salvage packs are available.

(and of course, the Urbie plushie :thumbsup:)

whistler · « **Reply #1310 on:** 20 November 2021, 12:34:03 »

Anyone going to be around sunday?

sevengates · « **Reply #1311 on:** 20 November 2021, 21:41:20 »

Sorry for the late reply.

I can be at Gen X at noon if need be. What should I bring?

(I'll throw in Ogre just in case)

whistler · « **Reply #1312 on:** 30 November 2021, 17:41:35 »

Friends, Clanners... lend me your ears!

Its that time of year again, folks. Since we missed 'that time of year' last go 'round thanks to the craziness, we're going to make up for it this year. I present to you.......

Tanksgiving ClusterDuck 2021

The scenario:
Players will need to grab the Festivus ClusterDuck and escape with it. Simple. Infantry can grab the ClusterDuck as part of their movement, as can units with cargo/infantry space. Other vehicles can spend a turn sitting in the ClusterDuck's space (or in an adjacent hex if the Duck hex is full) to load the bird. This method can be used to pass the ClusterDuck between friendly vehicles or take it from a wreck. Don't worry, the Duck is well protected in its travel frame. Get it off your home map edge/zone and you win.

The rules:
- Each player will put together a force of around 4000 BV. Tanks (tread, wheeled, and hover varieties), infantry (including battle armor), and WiGEs are allowed. If you have a question about an allowed unit just ask me.
- Now pay attention because this is the big one: Players may only operate units that utilize certain weapons. Specifically, only guns that do damage in clusters of five points or less can be utilized.
This means that LRMs, SRMs, HAGs, and LBX cluster rounds are all fair game. LPPCs and light autocannons? Silver Bullets and Medium lasers? Great! You can even use specialty ammo if you want. As long as the weapon does damage in five point groups you are good.
To open up the list of available units, you will be allowed to dial down the power of Lasers per TacOps. Feel free to get creative but just keep in mind that I'll review all lists to make sure the ClusterDuck rules are followed.
- If we have more than four players (including myself), I will play a defensive spoiler force rather than a regular unit. You guys can do what you want during the scenario but keep in mind only one player can win the day. This is a free for all, after all.

Then When and How:
- I'm fine with pushing this game back a bit if need be to get as many people in on it as possible. I will pick out the maps and set stuff up on the day in question. We'll aim to start at GenX around 1230.

Plan your forces and steal ('take back, 'liberate', 'conquer', 'acquire', whatever your factional bias) that Duck while the buckshot flies!

Weirdo · « **Reply #1313 on:** 30 November 2021, 17:52:58 »

I'd love to play this weekend, but at this point I just don't know if I'll be working or not. I'll let you guys know as soon as I know for sure.

sevengates · « **Reply #1314 on:** 01 December 2021, 01:55:52 »

HUZZAH!!!

...btw... over the weekend, I found a hardcopy of "ilClan" in Tyler. :thumbsup:

HUZZAH!! HUZZAH!! my Barnes & Noble "exclusive" order arrived today; TWO Wolf's Dragoons Assault Stars :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

EEEP! Jamie Wolf's pilot card is 1/1 with 6 SPAs...... FOR FREE :D

OH, DEAR LORD, the Annihilator looks like a big fat muppet (or Jar Jar Binks)

Weirdo · « **Reply #1315 on:** 01 December 2021, 02:14:23 »

It is the mecha equivalent of a Dad Bod and I love it. I'm waiting for someone to paint one up as Homer Simpson, Hank Hill, or Santa Claus.

And the Alpha Strike card for that brand-new Anni variant is TERRIFYING.

whistler · « **Reply #1316 on:** 01 December 2021, 18:47:30 »

PSO says he could likely make it on the 18th. Does this work for others as well?

Weirdo · « **Reply #1317 on:** 01 December 2021, 18:49:04 »

Maybe. That's my sister's birthday, but it's possible we'll be celebrating it on another day.

sevengates · « **Reply #1318 on:** 02 December 2021, 03:01:15 »

The 18th is AnimeFest weekend, so I'll be busy herding "catgirls" and other silliness. :D

That being said, what's on tap for this Sunday? I have the next two open.

whistler · « **Reply #1319 on:** 02 December 2021, 17:52:15 »

Alright then it looks like we'll have to put it off to sometime in January. No big deal, we'll get there.