Author Topic: "new" Classic Battletech Novel (Read 9458 times)

Fatman10 · « **on:** 03 November 2015, 08:39:40 »

as the title says, where can I get the new novel Embers of War?

Jaim Magnus · « **Reply #1 on:** 03 November 2015, 11:27:29 »

Pretty sure that's still on the coming releases page... so not out yet.

Lboydmsw · « **Reply #2 on:** 17 November 2015, 09:25:54 »

from my understanding it is finished and ready to release (they even had printed copies at Gen Con) but that they wanted to change the cover as they want a standardized cover that will be used on all novels, sort of like they have done with the shadowrun novels and ROC publishing did with the old classic battletech novels and then the mechwarrior dark ages novels. .....

Maniac Actual · « **Reply #3 on:** 23 December 2015, 12:21:25 »

They released some at GENCON. My friend snagged a copy and I was able to borrow his. Decent novel. I do not understand the hold up; if nothing else, the book could be released in PDF.

NitroBurst · « **Reply #4 on:** 28 December 2015, 17:28:53 »

I am seriously looking forward to buying the upcoming books but the lack of release date and such is bugging me. I don't know what the hold up is and not releasing b/c of waiting for new art doesn't make sense...it has been a while already. Does it take long for cover art to develop? Idk...either way it bugs me because I reeeeaaaally want to get my hands on it. Need new BTech reading material ^-^

Hellraiser · « **Reply #5 on:** 28 December 2015, 22:28:18 »

What is it supposed to be about? What era & such?

Lorcan Nagle · « **Reply #6 on:** 28 December 2015, 23:33:47 »

Quote from: Hellraiser on 28 December 2015, 22:28:18

What is it supposed to be about? What era & such?

IIRC, it's set on Hall around the point of the fighting between the AMC and Word of Blake just before the Jihad kicked off.

kurtl000 · « **Reply #7 on:** 15 January 2016, 11:09:34 »

I don't think anybody has a clue what's taking so long. The complete and utter silence is typical but it is a little worrisome.

Scotty · « **Reply #8 on:** 15 January 2016, 23:27:54 »

Quote from: Lorcan Nagle on 28 December 2015, 23:33:47

IIRC, it's set on Hall around the point of the fighting between the AMC and Word of Blake just before the Jihad kicked off.

Sort of. It's set during the lead up to the Jihad on Hall, but the protagonists are Stealthy Tigers.

Cubby · « **Reply #9 on:** 15 January 2016, 23:32:00 »

Quote from: kurtl000 on 15 January 2016, 11:09:34

The complete and utter silence is typical but it is a little worrisome.

???

trboturtle · « **Reply #10 on:** 15 January 2016, 23:46:10 »

Randall Posted this on his FB page:

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BT novel outlines to review, as well as a first draft of Combat Manual: House Kurita…lots of reading early next week. rnb

So, that means things are moving.....

Craig

Weirdo · « **Reply #11 on:** 15 January 2016, 23:56:34 »

Quote from: kurtl000 on 15 January 2016, 11:09:34

The complete and utter silence is typical but it is a little worrisome.

The silence means absolutely nothing. Trust me, it is never something to be worried about. When they announce that something has been permanently canceled, that is the only time to worry.

kurtl000 · « **Reply #12 on:** 16 January 2016, 16:33:21 »

I saw the posts on facebook so i feel much better about it now. I guess this is just one of those things that all of us have been waiting to arrive for so long that people like me are like "omg its so close but what happens if they run into legal problems like the unseen?!" I know thats not the case here but still. Its gonna feel so good to be reading them again.

Wrangler · « **Reply #13 on:** 16 January 2016, 16:37:21 »

Outlines are exactly? Plotting how novels are interacting with one of there? Plan what books are coming out?

roosterboy · « **Reply #14 on:** 16 January 2016, 18:09:02 »

Outlines are usually outlines of the plot.

Atlas3060 · « **Reply #15 on:** 18 January 2016, 17:36:05 »

Quote from: kurtl000 on 16 January 2016, 16:33:21

I guess this is just one of those things that all of us have been waiting to arrive for so long that people like me are like "omg its so close but what happens if they run into legal problems like the unseen?!"

Honestly? Don't worry about any of the results.
If the books come, worry about whether you have the money to get it.
That is literally your only worry as the consumer.

I mean yeah as a fan I hate it when certain titles go dead (Fox I'm looking at you and Firefly).
Though unless we're sitting on huge piles of cash and a company to buy out things, there's jack and squat we could do about it.

If books come, and you like the product based on what you hear; then by all means get one.
If books get canceled, then simply shrug and just say "Well darn" and await another title/product that will eventually come if you like it.

pensiveswetness · « **Reply #16 on:** 16 July 2016, 23:26:16 »

I've been reading my paper copy of Embers of War (with great glee) and I have at least 1 question: How do you describe the purpose of the Raiders personnel in the Stealthy Tigers?

Scotty · « **Reply #17 on:** 17 July 2016, 17:57:37 »

Ever see someone in the Army walking around with a Ranger tab? Similar functions.

pensiveswetness · « **Reply #18 on:** 17 July 2016, 21:44:11 »

Being Retired Navy (and rarely did I interact with anyone outside of Aviation as far as other services go) so my general understanding that being a Ranger was more than just a PQS. Maybe something similar to mystique like a Navy SEAL but I don't think so. SEALs are so outside the normal concepts of regular Navy that, to me, all the so-call Special Forces are treated as a branch all their own...

Scotty · « **Reply #19 on:** 17 July 2016, 22:03:29 »

You can get a Ranger tab just by finishing the school, you don't actually have to serve in the Ranger Regiment. It's essentially a status symbol designating the wearer as tough enough to measure up.

trboturtle · « **Reply #20 on:** 17 July 2016, 23:18:06 »

Quote from: Scotty on 17 July 2016, 22:03:29

You can get a Ranger tab just by finishing the school, you don't actually have to serve in the Ranger Regiment. It's essentially a status symbol designating the wearer as tough enough to measure up.

Truth. My cousin is a West Pointer and a Rangers school grad. It has a strong leadership teaching component, which is why a lot of junior officers go through it.....

Craig

Wrangler · « **Reply #21 on:** 19 January 2017, 18:19:34 »

I just want to say i own the physical book and i gave a copy to my brother who got me into Battletech fully.
It's a great novel, fall of a professional mercenary into the clutches of the Word of Blake was intriguing story with plenty of action you'd expect from a Battletech novel back in the hayday. It's very well worth it.

I personally wish it was normal size book verses extra large paper back. ;D

Talen5000 · « **Reply #22 on:** 24 March 2017, 10:37:11 »

Quote from: Fatman10 on 03 November 2015, 08:39:40

as the title says, where can I get the new novel Embers of War?

So was this ever published? Other than the release at GenCon that is.

Cubby · « **Reply #23 on:** 24 March 2017, 11:33:10 »

Quote from: Talen5000 on 24 March 2017, 10:37:11

So was this ever published? Other than the release at GenCon that is.

It was--I was able to get a copy at my LGS when it came out in print the following fall, but I haven't seen one out in the wild since. That may mean it only got one print run, or something similar.

My guess would be that we may see it in POD sometime, if "Betrayal of Ideals" was successful.

Wrangler · « **Reply #24 on:** 24 March 2017, 19:53:39 »

Quote from: Cubby on 24 March 2017, 11:33:10

It was--I was able to get a copy at my LGS when it came out in print the following fall, but I haven't seen one out in the wild since. That may mean it only got one print run, or something similar.

My guess would be that we may see it in POD sometime, if "Betrayal of Ideals" was successful.

Is Betrayal of Ideals enabled to be POD? I've been waiting for the printed version to come out since it appeared at last year's gencon. I want support my local store, but if its not destined for that, i want get anyway i can.

Mech42ace · « **Reply #25 on:** 24 March 2017, 19:56:00 »

Quote from: Wrangler on 24 March 2017, 19:53:39

Is Betrayal of Ideals enabled to be POD? I've been waiting for the printed version to come out since it appeared at last year's gencon. I want support my local store, but if its not destined for that, i want get anyway i can.

Aff, I got mine on Amazon about a month or so ago.

Cubby · « **Reply #26 on:** 24 March 2017, 22:44:07 »

Quote from: Wrangler on 24 March 2017, 19:53:39

Is Betrayal of Ideals enabled to be POD? I've been waiting for the printed version to come out since it appeared at last year's gencon. I want support my local store, but if its not destined for that, i want get anyway i can.

I'd have to check with those in charge to be sure, but my sense is that it's only ever going to be POD. I'd go ahead and pick yours up.