Author Topic: D/FW Mechwarrior's Guild: The endless struggle of brains versus bleach! (Read 170339 times)

Weirdo · « **Reply #1110 on:** 14 September 2020, 08:25:13 »

Actually got in a game yesterday:

https://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=70991.0

AchanhiArusa · « **Reply #1111 on:** 15 September 2020, 14:25:58 »

So Jealous. I managed to get another set of neoprene maps and he had the website exclusive. So now I have 9 and can lay them in a 3 x 3 pattern (not sure I can reach across that far).

Atlas3060 · « **Reply #1112 on:** 22 September 2020, 21:48:21 »

Well Shrapnel #2 came out.
I hope folks have fun with it. :)
I hope you all enjoy the Planet Digest.

sevengates · « **Reply #1113 on:** 23 September 2020, 01:53:10 »

What did you do?

Atlas3060 · « **Reply #1114 on:** 23 September 2020, 06:53:59 »

Quote from: sevengates on 23 September 2020, 01:53:10

What did you do?

Made a place interesting for RPG folks is all, I'm innocent of any wrongdoings O:-)

sevengates · « **Reply #1115 on:** 03 October 2020, 21:14:09 »

Sad news on my birthday, today. Just learned that a long time friend has past away.

Leon Thompson was one of the first friends I made in the DFW anime community when I moved here in 1987. He helped put together our first anime club '3WA-Ft. Worth'.
He worked many of the early conventions that I attended. Always fun to talk to.

Weirdo · « **Reply #1116 on:** 03 October 2020, 22:28:51 »

That sucks. I'm sorry, man...

whistler · « **Reply #1117 on:** 04 October 2020, 03:53:39 »

Shit dude, I'm real sorry to hear that. :/

Every year I forget we have the same birthday. I hope you otherwise had a good one.

sevengates · « **Reply #1118 on:** 04 October 2020, 18:59:41 »

I forgot to mention that he is also partially responsible for creating Gus the Wombat. When my Air Force reserve unit received orders to deploy to Darwin, Australia, Leon suggested I track down a wombat to represent the "Rabid Wombat" card from Magic: the Gathering

...........the rest is anime convention history

Atlas3060 · « **Reply #1119 on:** 05 October 2020, 07:42:07 »

Damn man, I'm sorry to hear that.

sevengates · « **Reply #1120 on:** 10 October 2020, 02:24:30 »

:rockon: :clap: 35,380 UrbanMechs :D :thumbsup:

Weirdo · « **Reply #1121 on:** 10 October 2020, 08:38:18 »

If you don't account for at least 1% of that, I will be greatly disappointed in you.

sevengates · « **Reply #1122 on:** 10 October 2020, 21:00:15 »

Actually, I went for the cards first; the pledge reopens soon though :thumbsup:

whistler · « **Reply #1123 on:** 17 October 2020, 14:44:46 »

You boys let me know when you've all gotten your Kickstarter packages. Still waiting on mine but you all can come over and we'll have a miniature swap fest. I mean we'll have to do one for Wave 2 as well but still :D

sevengates · « **Reply #1124 on:** 22 October 2020, 01:48:12 »

HUZZAH!!!!

just got my "shipping" e-mail

:thumbsup:

sevengates · « **Reply #1125 on:** 23 October 2020, 02:29:35 »

WEEEELLLL PISHA :'( the lord giveth and the lord taketh away.....

after receiving Wed.'s e-mail about my pledge package, Public Storage calls me Thursday morning to tell me someone has broken into my storage unit. While I was not COMPLETELY cleaned out, MOST of the good stuff is gone. I did take a few pictures.

ALL the model kits (yes ALL of them), ALL the clickytech minis, ALL the Exosquad and Battletech action figures, nearly all the Lego sets, several boxes of older comic books, some art books, and surprisingly two 33gal storage tubs of "JUNK" (clearly marked on top and easy to check).

I have not moved anything yet; I want to get clearance from the Police first.

Fortunately, my monthly fee DOES include insurance, and I have Renter's insurance (if that is needed). I am taking Friday off from work to file a Police report and talk to the various insurance agencies, as well as "possibly" move what is left to a new storage unit (suggested by the manager).

I'll try to post updates.

Weirdo · « **Reply #1126 on:** 23 October 2020, 06:53:23 »

Well, crap. :(

Atlas3060 · « **Reply #1127 on:** 23 October 2020, 07:52:11 »

Quote from: sevengates on 23 October 2020, 02:29:35

ALL the model kits (yes ALL of them), ALL the clickytech minis, ALL the Exosquad and Battletech action figures

Damn, this part hurt me when I read it.

sevengates · « **Reply #1128 on:** 23 October 2020, 20:23:02 »

Okay, here's an update

Police report filed
Incident/ Claim report filed with Public Storage Insurance
Remaining stuff moved to new unit (in under 3hrs with a 2-wheeled dolly...with mostly flat tires :thumbsup:)

on a "sad" note: my Star Fleet Battles record sheets (and chits), and a wooden box containing my HO scale train collection were also taken (though I'm not sure I would WANT to open it :o)

on a "good" note: the Normandy Beach Map set, the Berlin Map set, The Duke (and expansion sets), Yarl, my nearly PRISTINE copy of FASA's Succession Wars ( >:D), the MICROFRIDGE, and any box containing Japanese manga or magazines ( ???) were left unharmed.

X-wing and Battletech have been camped out at my place since before the lockdown started (in case you were worried); I also have all of my Gundam Converge figures with me (now THAT would make for a good fight)

I also found an unopened bag containing some original Starblazer mini kits

AchanhiArusa · « **Reply #1129 on:** 24 October 2020, 20:09:50 »

I'm sorry to hear all the bad news that has happened to you recently. I had my storage unit broken in to years ago when I was moving out of Monticello, they mostly took my kitchen stuff (a box with an electric knife, a crock pot, measuring cups, etc), but all my gaming stuff was in the rear.

On a good note I tested Monday negative for Corona virus. But those swabs felt like hot pokers going up my nose.

sevengates · « **Reply #1130 on:** 24 October 2020, 21:22:36 »

What's with all the bad reactions to the nose swab, mine was "MEH" ........anyway....

HUZZAH!!!! my package arrived at noon today, just as I was heading out the door :rockon: (talk about timing)

From the 6 Salvage boxes, I got: 2 Gargoyles, 2 Shadow Cats, 1 Nova, and Natasha Kerensky (that makes 2 since I also got the full Legends lance).

in other good news: Mike is back at work at Gen-X (still rehabbing); stop by and say "HI" if you get a chance :clap: :clap:

I also talked to The Darrell earlier this evening and told him about the break-in; "I feel your pain". He also said Mark will be back in March(ish)

I told about Tom's write-up in issue #2 of Shrapnel; "How do I get in?"

Atlas3060 · « **Reply #1131 on:** 29 October 2020, 13:12:40 »

Quote

I told about Tom's write-up in issue #2 of Shrapnel; "How do I get in?"

Ya know, I'm still wondering how I got in ;D

Fedex news for me, got my package. Random salvage was a Grendel and Dragonfly (to much of my chagrin I think I've been putting the feet on backwards to my metal ones).

Got Morgan Kell as my Legendary so that sweet sweet sweeeettt looking Archer is all mine. >:D

Weirdo · « **Reply #1132 on:** 29 October 2020, 19:21:29 »

In non-Kickstarter news, it looks like Recognition Guide Vol 8 will bring back the Devil. >:D

whistler · « **Reply #1133 on:** 30 October 2020, 00:19:53 »

Shit man, I'm really sorry to hear about your stuff. The model kits especially. I hoard mine, convinced they will be impossible to find later (often true) and I convince myself I will start on the pile of boxes right away (never true), so they tend to stack up. Hate to hear they were taken.

As for my kickstarter pack, I got a Dire Wolf, Mist Lynx, Grendel, Shadow Cat, Timberwolf, and Natasha. I think I got a spare salvage pack. ??? What sucks is the fact that I now have three Dire Wolves, of which I need only one. The slowest mech I run in the 30th Mechanized Strike is 5/8 so two of them will be trade fodder. Also I have so many Gnomes I don't strictly need the elementals so they can go as well.

Question is do you guys want to do the swap meet after wave two or sometime within the next few weeks? I was thinking you guys could come to my place and in addition to trades we have a Grand Melee with our fancy new clan machines.

Btw sevengates I'm holding the Urbie for you. If you find you don't need it then its up for grabs too.

PPS I really like the dice, and the patches are TOP NOTCH. Was amused to see an Epona on the back of my Hells Horses challenge coin.

sevengates · « **Reply #1134 on:** 30 October 2020, 02:26:55 »

Here's update #2

Talked to the detective assigned to my case; he said that a couple of other units had reported brake-ins recently. For now, there's not much that can be done unless something turns up.

Received a couple of e-mails from the P.S. insurance: one naming the case examiner, the other with documents to download and fill out. (UGH paperwork)

Another thing I discovered taken: all my 1st edition D&D stuff including a backpack full of character sheets. :'(

Weirdo · « **Reply #1135 on:** 30 October 2020, 11:40:52 »

Shit, that really sucks. :(

Regarding a swap meet, I vote we have it in the next few weeks, and we can do another when Wave 2 arrives. :)

Do we know if GenX got in on the Kickstarter at the Merchant level? If so, they might have stuff on their shelves real soon...

Psofan89 · « **Reply #1136 on:** 30 October 2020, 13:29:30 »

Swap meet and hang out would be cool, I just need to know what day in advance so I can request time off.

AchanhiArusa · « **Reply #1137 on:** 30 October 2020, 16:12:10 »

Quote from: sevengates on 30 October 2020, 02:26:55

Another thing I discovered taken: all my 1st edition D&D stuff including a backpack full of character sheets. :'(

I am going to go hug my 1st Edition stuff now.

whistler · « **Reply #1138 on:** 30 October 2020, 17:24:32 »

We would have to plan a few weeks out to be sure, and it will be after the election for sure due to Weirdo's schedule. I guess before I get too into inviting people I should check with the wife though and see what our max occupancy is gonna be :D. Fact is we may have to figure out a resteraunt or some place outside but the weather is probably going to be turbulent from here on out.

Unfortunately GenX isn't an option.

Psofan89 · « **Reply #1139 on:** 30 October 2020, 18:14:58 »

I’d offer my place but outside of it being a mess, I’m on the opposite side of the metroplex from you guys :o