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MegaMek Games / Re: How to use prototype DHS in MM Lab?

« Last post by dgorsman on Today at 20:58:38 »

Just did a quick test using 49.12 - took an Archer ARC-2R, changed date to 3040, tech level to experimental, and heatsink type to Double (Prototype).  No problems, outside of needing to allocate one in the critical hit table.

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

« Last post by elf25s on Today at 20:54:48 »

Come to think of it, "wartime innovation" might have been the explanation initially used in the G1 toyline.

you are thinking of go bots
the great engineer put brains int robotic bodies that changed shape

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General BattleTech Discussion / Re: Most Iconic Mech

« Last post by MoneyLovinOgre4Hire on Today at 20:50:44 »

How are the Mad Cat and Commando technically from other games?

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Ask the Lead Developers / New reprint

« Last post by Gray_Noton_4lfe on Today at 20:47:33 »

Is the AToW companion going to get a reprint?

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General BattleTech Discussion / Re: when you mention the word design for units...

« Last post by RifleMech on Today at 20:46:25 »

For me art and function are important. Stats on a sheet are good but they're like a generic unpainted Lego minifigure. It has potential but without even a face there's nothing to make it unique. It's the art that turns a generic minifigure into something more. And it's function that determines the art and accessories. For me, its the same with a tank, fighter or Mech.

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BattleTech Game Errata / Re: Errata Discussion Thread - Questions HERE, not in Errata Threads

« Last post by Gray_Noton_4lfe on Today at 20:45:17 »

Unknown at this time, but I personally doubt it.  That's more of an Ask the Developers question than an errata question in any case.

Thanks, wasn't quite sure were to post it. I think I'll post it in Ask the Developers

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MegaMek Games / Re: How to use prototype DHS in MM Lab?

« Last post by Colt Ward on Today at 20:42:00 »

It is not the latest MM Lab, just trying to find out if there is a trick since it is a non-standard piece of gear.

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MechWarrior Hall / Re: Battletech Meme Contest

« Last post by Luciora on Today at 20:37:14 »

Its only a Savannah Master....

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Fan Designs and Rules / Re: Design Quirks you'd like to see? Negative ones too!

« Last post by Mechanis on Today at 20:17:33 »

(+1/+2/+4) Hanger Queen: Some vehicles, no matter what their design specs say, just need maintenance constantly to not break down. Such designs are given the sarcastic epithet of "hanger queens" thanks to their constant demands on one's tech crew...

A unit with the Hanger Queen design quirk requires maintenance more often than a standard unit. Hanger Queen may be taken multiple times; for the first rank, reduce the time between required maintenance cycles by one quarter, for two ranks, by one third, and for three ranks by half. This Quirk is incompatible with the Rugged design quirk.

(It's Anti-rugged, basically)

(-2) Stately Grace: It might not be fast, but it can turn on a pinhead.

Large Craft with the Stately Grace design quirk may double their effective thrust points for performing same-hex manuvers, such as altering orientation or facing, so long as they use only Safe thrust.

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General BattleTech Discussion / Re: If you could get pre-painted BattleTech figures, would you?

« Last post by klarg1 on Today at 20:16:42 »

I would not preferentially buy pre-painted minis, and don’t really want to pay a premium for them, but I am not particularly bothered by the prospect.

Pre-paints can be great for players who want more than gray plastic but don’t want to paint.

I probably *will* buy one or more force packs with painted minis in them, so I guess the most honest answer is “yes”?