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[Maingunnery]

This is the first time I felt this way since the beginning of the redesigns, but I'm really not a fan of the Treb. It doesn't feel like a Treb, I feel like it's lost too much of it's original design in its redesign process.

Ironically this is the first time that I like the way it looks, so I agree it is very different.

[Daryk]

The Zeus always should have been chunky, really...

[Empyrus]

The Trenchbucket elbows look wrong upon inspecting it closer. Needs bigger helmet and maybe bigger head in general. And the slope on the shoulders is a bit weird.

The Zeus always should have been chunky, really...

While the Zeus always could've used a bit more thickness, this new one feels a bit too chonky. Might be the angle though.

[Daryk]

The Treb could certainly use more helmet (what T-Bucket couldn't?), but the Zeus really needed the extra chunk...

[Xotl]

I'm with Daryk here: it's an assault that always felt anemic.  Now it's a proper big boy.

Trenchbucket feels bucketless, though.

[Daryk]

Glad to see we agree on some things too!  :thumbsup:

[Cache]

The Trenchbucket elbows look wrong upon inspecting it closer. Needs bigger helmet and maybe bigger head in general. And the slope on the shoulders is a bit weird.
While the Zeus always could've used a bit more thickness, this new one feels a bit too chonky. Might be the angle though.

Trebuchet needs the head to protrude a little, not be smashed into the torso.

The Zeus' hips are so unnecessarily wide that the arms have to be canted out to swing past them. Looks terrible with the lines of the shoulders.

Not a fan of the cylindrical searchlight on top of the Longbow... it just doesn't look right.

I guess everyone but me hated the original Stalker's knees. They got rid of the scoops on the arms and went with weapons bay doors, except that only worked on the MWO design with missiles under the lasers. I do like that the main torso appears to be the same width all the way back, and not tapered so the arms skew out.

[hoosierhick]

Not sure I like the feet on the stalker or elbows on the trebuchet, but otherwise good.

Is it because the Stalker looks like it's wearing slippers?

You know...that could be a pretty cool mod for a Stalker mini.  Put long ears on feet and call it "Death wears bunny slippers."

[Cache]

Is it because the Stalker looks like it's wearing slippers?

You know...that could be a pretty cool mod for a Stalker mini.  Put long ears on feet and call it "Death wears bunny slippers."

Thank you. I can never un-see that.  ;D

[Empyrus]

The Stalker wears slippers, and the Stalker II is prone to slipping. Something to think about.

[Cubby]

This really all needs to go over into the KS thread. The TTS announcement is now buried.

Will there be stats on the space station??

Yes.

[Colt Ward]

Jiggle a mod's elbow- but you are right.

[Wrangler]

Space Station looks good. Is that a model? Its quite unique.

[I am Belch II]

This really all needs to go over into the KS thread. The TTS announcement is now buried.

Yes.

Already more interested than I was before. Interest up to a 11 now form a 10.

[Valkerie]

Coming Soon - New Installments of Touring the Stars!

Friday, April 17 - Touring the Stars: Gulf Breeze
Friday, May 1 - Touring the Stars: Rigil Kentarus

Nice cover work. 8)  Looking forward to both.

[GreekFire]

*off topic, deleted*

[RotS fan]

Still, with any luck, we'll see a resolution this year or next.

I said the same thing to myself 7 years ago  ::)

[Colt Ward]

We are getting more love from DriveThru . . . BattleTech: 25 Years of Art & Fiction is their deal of the day.

[Sartris]

Brent doubled down on Ray's tease in the Sarna.net interview (thanks, guys!)

https://www.sarna.net/news/catalyst-coronavirus-and-clan-invasions-interview-with-battletech-line-developer-brent-evans/?fbclid=IwAR0f-_8W6hmdus-1Kn4PmXDbzIjwESJxpTpSR2xpveRedkI5OxqQOErRvtQ

In fact, one of the first things we did was task Ray with overhauling a couple of product lines we already had in the works – redesigning them to be delivered as electronic products in the coming weeks. EPubs are something we do extremely well at Catalyst, and in no time Ray’s team had the content split into two new lines of PDF products which will begin releasing in the near future (even while printing and distribution are on hold). This content is great and ties in perfectly with the plots and storylines we had underway to make sure everyone can get their regular BattleTech fix.

You’ll see news about all that soon enough, but for now, I’ll just tease you all with the line I’m most excited about: an upcoming series of merc-focused PDF products which starts with release from two of BT’s most prolific creators. Jason Schmetzer will be bringing to life new content to expand the legacy of the Raiders from his novel Embers of War… and Blaine Lee Pardoe will at long last expand on the legacy of Snord’s Irregulars! Whether you’re an old fan who enjoys delving into the classics or you’re a new fan sinking your teeth into some legendary gameplay, these products are going to be a great combination of story and adventure. Get your dice ready MechWarriors, because some ****’s about to go down!

[Empyrus]

Didn't Pardoe hint at more Snords' stuff sometime ago?

[Sartris]

Yes

[Cubby]

Before people get too worked up: the “upcoming series of merc-focused PDF products” Brent’s referring to with the merc thing are new installments of an *existing* PDF line, Spotlight On.

The other two new lines of PDFs will be announced soon.

[Cache]

Before people get too worked up: the “upcoming series of merc-focused PDF products” Brent’s referring to with the merc thing are new installments of an *existing* PDF line, Spotlight On.

Schmetzer and Pardoe... I'm sold.

[Valkerie]

Before people get too worked up: the “upcoming series of merc-focused PDF products” Brent’s referring to with the merc thing are new installments of an *existing* PDF line, Spotlight On.

The other two new lines of PDFs will be announced soon.

Sweet!  I've been itching for some more "Spotlight On" action.  8)

[Sartris]

Spotlight On

Welcome news

[Jaim Magnus]

Schmetzer and Pardoe... I'm sold.

Oh good! I was starting to get worried that Pardoe was the ONLY one working on new novels.

[Cache]

Oh good! I was starting to get worried that Pardoe was the ONLY one working on new novels.

From my read, those two are doing the Spotlight On entries coming up. There was no new word regarding novels.

[LightGuard]

Before people get too worked up: the “upcoming series of merc-focused PDF products” Brent’s referring to with the merc thing are new installments of an *existing* PDF line, Spotlight On.

The other two new lines of PDFs will be announced soon.

I'm just glad we're getting more Snord's Irregulars stuff. Always found them more interesting than the Dragoons, and having Mr. Pardoe on-board makes me more than satisfied at this point. 8)

[Wrangler]

That's great news.  I honestly thought the Raiders day was done after Embers of War other than splinter version of them controlled by the WoB.

I'm still holding out hope of a Rolling Thunder Spotlight or Novella to come out some day. 

[mbear]

TRO Prototypes has a lot of advanced variants, fewer completely new units, so it might not be terribly relevant.

FWLIW, I thought TRO:Prototypes was the way we fans received a hardcopy of the various XTRO PDFs. (That and the upgraded technology level info.)

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

Fixed that for you, Adrian! (What with the virus and all. ;))