Upcoming Releases Volume XV: Pitter Patter Let's Get At'er

[I am Belch II]

A TRO with some new equipment would be neat.

[Wrangler]

Yes the drought is killing me to be honest.  Time been frozen for years.

[Sartris]

from a business perspective, this was for the best. ilClan is due this year and i suspect additional post-3150 work has not gone idle

[Colt Ward]

Yes the drought is killing me to be honest.  Time been frozen for years.

Two? years ago we got Shattered Fortress . . . so it already came to a end.

[Wrangler]

I mean new stuff, new mechs, momentium.  we only got part of the story, there more to go.  Stories/timeline fuel the game. This isn't good.

[Sartris]

maybe?

$4m into the kickstarter says hanging out around 3050 is good enough for now

[Sharpnel]

I mean new stuff, new mechs, momentium.  we only got part of the story, there more to go.  Stories/timeline fuel the game. This isn't good.

There's already thousands of canon Mechs (incl. all variants and configs), why do we need more?

[Greatclub]

There's already thousands of canon Mechs (incl. all variants and configs), why do we need more?

Because shiny, and the stuff we have doesn't min/max the potential of the new gear at the end of the timeline.

I'm good with the extant collection, but understand why others aren't.

[SCC]

Because shiny, and the stuff we have doesn't min/max the potential of the new gear at the end of the timeline.

The problem is that the BT is massively oversupplied with designs, if you look at virtually any other game, computer or tabletop, you will see that the number of units is kept to a minimum, generally with only option for a given role per side/faction. Even the worst made made mods stop long before they reach BT's level of unit inflation.

Then there's the problem that the engine's pretty much reached it's limit for what can be added.

[Maingunnery]

The problem is that the BT is massively oversupplied with designs, if you look at virtually any other game, computer or tabletop, you will see that the number of units is kept to a minimum, generally with only option for a given role per side/faction. Even the worst made made mods stop long before they reach BT's level of unit inflation.

Then there's the problem that the engine's pretty much reached it's limit for what can be added.

Yes that is a true problem, personally I am hoping for an 3250 with a new set of mechs replacing what has come before.
And I can see a possible future in where ERA TROs share one small group of common designs that are always updated and the rest being designs that are era specific.

[Greatclub]

so, everything that is going to be in plastic gets perpetual updates, everything else goes the way of the Celestials? Because that is the smart business decision.

[SCC]

so, everything that is going to be in plastic gets perpetual updates, everything else goes the way of the Celestials? Because that is the smart business decision.

I think that all anyone here can say is that it's more complicated then that.

[jimdigris]

I wouldn't mind seeing the Wizkid and many of the 3055 designs getting new artwork.  Also, I think we could stand to have a few more specialized armor units: battle armor carriers, short-haul dropships, etc.

[Kitsune413]

can confirm it's there

The fun part is whatever takes the Ilclan down. But I guess, maybe it makes sense to do things in reverse. Go fight the Home Clans.

[DarkSpade]

maybe?

$4m into the kickstarter says hanging out around 3050 is good enough for now

I think that's more of a reflection on how much people want plastic minis and Battletech swag than on how much people like this era.

[Daryk]

I know I wouldn't have pledged as much as I did if it was focused on an era that couldn't be restricted to 3025 stuff.  I'm fairly certain I'm not alone.

[Weirdo]

Who's to say it's not both? The Invasion is a good story, and a fun era to play in. And everybody relevant to my interests cares more about minis than a constant stream of plot.

[dgorsman]

Clarification: what does "common designs that are always updated/perpetual updates" mean?

[Empyrus]

Clarification: what does "common designs that are always updated/perpetual updates" mean?

Think Marauder, Archer. Classic designs shared more or less by everyone.

[DarkSpade]

Who's to say it's not both? The Invasion is a good story, and a fun era to play in. And everybody relevant to my interests cares more about minis than a constant stream of plot.

Well, if we went and gathered some statistics on posts about the kickstarter, I'm willing to bet we see way more "woohoo! Cool stuff!" posts than, "Yippee, more Clan Invasion era!".   Not saying there isn't people that into the clan invasion, but if it was a venn diagram, I'm sure one circle would be fully engulfed by the other.   ;D

[Empyrus]

Can confirm i'm in for the Clan minis and Tukayyid maps. Don't actually care much for playing pre-Dark Age eras... except as "anachronistic historical simulations", that is: old campaigns with modern tech, something the Tukayyid maps will be handy for.

[Daryk]

Well, I for one am not in the "yay, clans" circle, but the fact the KS let me scope down to 3025 stuff sucked me in for a pretty penny.

[Adrian Gideon]

Just wanted to drop in and say—so that I can get some form of release—that we have lots of neat stuff in development and production. But—as many of you know—CGL culture has grown so used to keeping their cards close to their vest until the last minute, that even the writers, artists, and devs that work for me are always like "naw Ray, you can't show/talk about this yet," and I kick the nearest can and go sulk in the corner.

We expect in April and May you'll finally start hearing about a few things.

[Empyrus]

Announcements of announcements are evil  ;D

[Adrian Gideon]

Announcements of announcements are evil  ;D

yeah, but I feel better.  ;D

[DarkSpade]

Just wanted to drop in and say—so that I can get some form of release—that we have lots of neat stuff in development and production. But—as many of you know—CGL culture has grown so used to keeping their cards close to their vest until the last minute, that even the writers, artists, and devs that work for me are always like "naw Ray, you can't show/talk about this yet," and I kick the nearest can and go sulk in the corner.

We expect in April and May you'll finally start hearing about a few things.

I both envy and pity you for having all that cool info you can't share  :beer:. 

[BirdofPrey]

And here I thought it was good to be the king

[bobthecoward]

Just wanted to drop in and say—so that I can get some form of release—that we have lots of neat stuff in development and production. But—as many of you know—CGL culture has grown so used to keeping their cards close to their vest until the last minute, that even the writers, artists, and devs that work for me are always like "naw Ray, you can't show/talk about this yet," and I kick the nearest can and go sulk in the corner.

We expect in April and May you'll finally start hearing about a few things.

That is good to hear. No one probably remembers me but I had 880 posts between 2012 and 2018, and I haven't posted since August 8th, 2018 with my last purchase, shattered fortress.

Some people are sourcebook people. Reading this and having a break really motivates me to finally complete my Tukkayid project.

[SCC]

Just wanted to drop in and say—so that I can get some form of release—that we have lots of neat stuff in development and production. But—as many of you know—CGL culture has grown so used to keeping their cards close to their vest until the last minute, that even the writers, artists, and devs that work for me are always like "naw Ray, you can't show/talk about this yet," and I kick the nearest can and go sulk in the corner.

We expect in April and May you'll finally start hearing about a few things.

I feel like this is most likely something that will be easy to put out, so I'm guessing TRO: Dark Age or RS: Jihad or RS: Dark Age, or all three.

[Sartris]

there was also this

Maybe something next year for Wars of Reaving's 10th anniversary - a Clan fan can dream, right?

Sooner than that.