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BattleTech Player Boards => Novel and Sourcebook Reviews => Topic started by: Blacknova on 17 January 2012, 17:40:34
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For our review of FM: 3085, head over here http://www.ourbattletech.com/2012/prodcuct-review-field-manual-3085/ (http://www.ourbattletech.com/2012/prodcuct-review-field-manual-3085/)
Be interesting to see what others think.
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Enjoyed reading the PDF. Can't wait to get my hands on a physical copy. O0 O0
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Does the Field Manuel actually state that the Shadow Divisions are gone? Or does it just raises question on their continuing whereabouts?
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Both no and yes.
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For our review of FM: 3085, head over here http://www.ourbattletech.com/2012/prodcuct-review-field-manual-3085/ (http://www.ourbattletech.com/2012/prodcuct-review-field-manual-3085/)
Be interesting to see what others think.
Whomever is besmirching my reputation better watch it, before I am forced to meet them on the field! My promotion is just what the MoC needs.
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Good thing I rarely take to the tabletop. Like a good Lyran Social General, I try to never get my Class A's dirty.
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Rats!
Though for the record I'm not a beer guy, rum and vodka are my typical poisons.
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Then I shall ply you with rivers of our own Bundaberg Rum, or if you are lucky, with the demomic Dark and Stormy.
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Oooh! Sounds good!
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I am getting the impression that I just need to get the book when the Print Edition comes out (February?)
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Whomever is besmirching my reputation better watch it, before I am forced to meet them on the field! My promotion is just what the MoC needs.
It didn't hurt that you paid twice the going price for rank.... :P
Craig
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I like writers gave some personality to some of the regiments, i like idea of the Second St. Ives Lancers having a Battalion named Cochrane’s Revenge.
I wish there was some word with Regulans about the Rolling Thunder and Green Monster Battlalion. Has anyone spotted anything in the new about them?
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Does the Field Manuel actually state that the Shadow Divisions are gone? Or does it just raises question on their continuing whereabouts?
Jihad: Final Reckoning has a rundown of the fates and last known locations of all Word of Blake Militia units, including Shadow Divisions. Nothing has been seen from them since then.
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I don't have a copy of FM:U handy, but I don't remember the names of regimental commanders being this, I dunno, irregular. Just looking at the names for, say, the AFFS deployments, it really reminds me of the random names MegaMek gives people. Anyone else get that feeling?
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I like the way the RATs are set up in this. I think it makes more sense than there being five entirely distinct sets of gear for each house but instead, a gradient.
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I wish they were able give the Republic more variants than the straight main line 'Mechs. Having more what they did for the League states having their own unique designs if hitting certain roll. I had half expected to see some of the Word of Blake Protectorate militia 'Mech designs to be included in the lesser rolls, like Titan II which lacked alot of the WoB latest gadgets but stuff the Republic kept.
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Remember that RATs are just a gameplay tool, and is restricted by the number of entries in the table. Espesially with a faction like the Republic of the Sphere which inherited equipment from most factions in the game.
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Oystein. Excellent work on the maps. Can't wait to see more of your work in the future.
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I gave in and downloaded the PDF a couple of days ago....I've got to say that I am impressed with what I have read. Great job, guys. O0
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Loved the RATs for sure
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has this come out in hard copy yet?
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has this come out in hard copy yet?
Yup.
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I'm annoyed. Battlecorp hasn't shipped me mine yet.
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I'm annoyed. Battlecorp hasn't shipped me mine yet.
They are probably upset you don't use the "s" in their name. :))
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They are probably upset you don't use the "s" in their name. :))
They get there "s" back when I get my book. ;)
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Sounds like a Capellan March standoff. I wonder who will blink first.
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I'm annoyed. Battlecorp hasn't shipped me mine yet.
This is because Battlecorps believes that the release date is April. I have a couple emails from them stating such and I couldn't convince them of the March 21st date. I found this more than a tad annoying since I was hoping to have the book to read while I was on vacation.
On a more positive note my copy finally shipped out today from Battlecorps.
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Got the same e-mail a short time ago, still they can't have the "s" back until its in my grubby paws. ;D
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picked mine up from my FLAGS a few hours ago.... to bad the line for the Mega Millions was to long also...would have be a great two fer O:-)
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Love the troop disposition maps. Favorite part of the book so far.
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Story: Good (still catching up on Dark Age)
Art: Good as always!
Maps: WONDERFUL (love the unit markers!)
Republic: Like it better now than I did, but still happy to see them trashed ;)
Rules Annex: Still sifting through it. . .
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I recieved my copy yesterday, in Finland. I consider that a pretty swift turnaround, and i ought
to also comment on how well it was packaged. Those damn packing thingies inside though, there
had to be a 5 minute period of trying to get them off the book and my fingers :D
This might well be one of my favourite background books thus far, i especially liked the fact that i did
not see any older art recycled. All new art within, does make you feel you're reading something new.
The Davion in me was left very satisfied, i felt that section really captured the Fed Suns and how the Jihad
and FCCW had shaped it. Oh and special praise for the Lyran section, i thought the writing of that was
both amusing and very much in character for the faction.
Up there with the FCCWHB in my humble opinion, quality work there. Now hurry up with the historical stuff,
(which i don't care about) so i can see what happens next eh.
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I'm still waiting for my copy.
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Glad people like the maps. A big thanks to Randall and Herb for allowing them in color :D
With regards,
Øystein
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Oh and special praise for the Lyran section, i thought the writing of that was
both amusing and very much in character for the faction.
Aww, thanks. :) :-[
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Got the book, really impressed. In fact i'm not only impressed I'm amazed at this work of art. I hate to say it, but how are you going to top this?
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Got my print copy at the local FLGS recently; it's an excellent piece of work, highly recommended.
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Got the book, really impressed. In fact i'm not only impressed I'm amazed at this work of art. I hate to say it, but how are you going to top this?
I always start with whipped cream....
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I always start with whipped cream....
You start EVERYTHING with whipped cream.....you're the only reason why the Whipped cream industry exists! :P
BACK to the FM -- very nicely done and as soon as I get a DT copy, I will enjoy it even more....
Craig
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I always start with whipped cream....
Whipped cream is always good. ;)
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Picked up my copy on Saturday at our monthly game w/ Joel.
LOVE how they did the new RAT tables, O0
Seriously great job there.
Also loved the maps in the middle, well done, I like these too.
Still reading through the massive amount of text but thought I'd give those 2 kuddos right away!