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Fan Scenarios and Campaigns / Re: Holographic training field rules?

« Last post by beachhead1985 on Today at 20:18:21 »

The hard part is tracking Damage from them.  Either they all "miss" for some reason, or I have to personally track where the Damage lands so they can "clear" it when they figure it out.

Of course, that only applies if the unit they are chasing shoots them at the same time.

If the ones they are chasing don't fire after the holograms are engaged, then it isn't really a problem (aside from maybe determining XP and Honor gains). 

But if they get in to position to be engaged by both...  That's what's driving me a little crazy in figuring out at this point.

Aw, no way! That's easy mode!

You're already working with Holograms; that's next-door to lasers. If they can be projected, they can shoot and score hits.

If the system can tap into and "tether" to your mech's training computers, it will make them simulate damage.

That could be a clue; something is trying to "pair" with the players and NPCs mechs/tanks/fighters com systems as soon as they come in range for "safety purposes".

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Off Topic / Re: Anyone else remember Hypernauts?

« Last post by beachhead1985 on Today at 20:15:22 »

It's a kids show from the 90's, it was competing with Power Rangers. If you want to to a 90s show with higher expectations but didn't age well, look up Space Rangers.

Big Bad Beetle Borgs...

Super Samurai Cyber Squad (may have messed up the name...)

How many others?

But, of course I also grew up in Canada, so the airwaves were dominated by some truly heinous nonsense, most of it YTV locally-produced teen-dramas and the rest with a distinct leaning to younger viewers (5-10 or less). ANYTHING more suitable for the 11-14 and up age range that didn't star the same people you saw in everything else was a TREAT.

The Adventures of Sinbad was a TREASURE, for instance and that did star the usual suspects.

Someone put effort, money and innovation into Hypernauts. It's criminal it didn't spend more time in syndication.

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Off Topic / Re: My running days are over

« Last post by Prospernia on Today at 19:58:08 »

Try swimming or cycling; I cycle about 22 miles a week.  As long as you get your cardio in, that is, an hour's worth of exercise, at 90% or less of your max heart-rate (220 - your age), you'll be fine.

I used to take swimming at the local community-college (so I could use the pool): I was swimming 3KM a week!  But you can only take each class four times (two classes), so, alas.

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General BattleTech Discussion / Re: MechWarrior:Destiny and A Time of War and how do they differ

« Last post by Prospernia on Today at 19:48:25 »

How well does Destiny do with Alpha Strike and TW.

Krud; I can't answer that question. I'm too old school.

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General BattleTech Discussion / Re: Editing already made Mechs

« Last post by RifleMech on Today at 19:44:22 »

Campaign Ops helps you customize mechs in a campaign but it isn't needed outside campaigns. And you still need TechManual for the details, weight, crits, special rules, etc. Tac Ops AU and IO:AE and other books may also be required depending in the item and era.

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

« Last post by Mendrugo on Today at 19:32:01 »

Clan Spaniel is now available in print on demand from Amazon and DriveThruRPG for anyone who wants a physical copy to keep their old FASA Wolf and Jade Falcon sourcebooks company on the shelf.

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Clan Chatterweb / Re: Clan Watch membership

« Last post by cmerwin on Today at 19:20:22 »

I finally got around to reading through the Proliferation Cycle, and specifically the story "The Trickster", which chronicles the first omnimech fielded by Clan Coyote. Interestingly enough, one of the main characters is a Jade Falcon Watch member (Trueborn who washed out) who goes into deep cover on behalf of the JF to steal the omnimech technology. Not something I would have expected from the Watch in the 2800s, with an unsurprising ending. But it does show that the Watch at least had the knowledge to conduct deep cover operations, at least before they were disbanded and transformed into IntelSer.

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BattleTech Miniatures / Re: 2nd Canopian Cuirassiers

« Last post by avon1985 on Today at 19:19:47 »

Sweet!

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

« Last post by cmerwin on Today at 19:13:47 »

Tennessee. No really large items.

Ruger

Yeah, so we're next door. Seems a hair high for shipping, although if that's what it is in the end, I'm not complaining.

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

« Last post by Ruger on Today at 19:05:42 »

What State do you live in? Any of the large neoprene maps?

In a similar situation, with a similar shipping charge, just curious if it's comparable.

Tennessee. No really large items.

Ruger