Y2Komics in Fort Worth on Thursday afternoons usually starting around 6PM, and we play Alpha Strike (currently 115 PV, mix and match, but I'm sure we'll start escalating to 400 points soon!) Some of the older guys play Classic as well, but I'm not sure what their preferred game size/era etc. is. =)
T-Jeezy...
This is my punishment for that dignity picture, isn't it? [face palm]
Did you want just the A Call to War company, (http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=48479.0) or everything I plan to paint in SLDF colors, or everything I own that the SLDF could possibly use?
(Actually listing out that last option isn't really viable. Too big.)
T-Jeezy
:grabs hat and smacks across the back of your head:
noooooope. go get your own bit, philistine.
In all likelihood, I will be unable to play this Sunday. Might, MIGHT be able to stop by for a bit.
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Didn't see anything other than their normal, but awesome, buy 2 get 1 free deal. Picked up some faction dial covers for X-Wing. My Battletech stuff is in storage until we find a home, but I have all of my X-Wing stuff (except my epic ships, those went into storage too). Might be able to game sometime in December.
How is Armada? That is on my list, but even with the sale it is an expensive starter box. Hoping they put it back on sale Friday.
Was thinking of showing up, but I still have to work all night. To bad, was gonna enjoy a chance to whip the fleet out....
While out and about, I saw that Armada has released some new ships and squadron packs.
I'm told we've got some new folks that are big into Armada, so I'll probably bring that. Also Naval Command, because Merritt requested it. :)
****** A, I say... 8)
BTW, GO FALCONS!
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dont have any Crimson Skies stuffAchanhiArusa has plenty for multiple people. Heck, aside from a handful of minis, he's been supplying all the materials for the games we've played.
On a side note, how many people here would be interested in some Age of Sail naval gaming sometime? Won't be anytime very soon, but I've found a cheap way to build up fairly large fleets (http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=55670.msg1302389#msg1302389), and a pdf of Wooden Ships and Iron Men. It's a pretty good-looking system(if old), roughly Battletech-level in its complexity or a bit less. Like I said, it wouldn't be any time soon, as I'd still need time to assemble more ships, and find a good blue map with 2" hexes.
...so which one of us should be feeling old?
For those who didn't make it to Gen X today, the game was called on account of TWO tournaments being run. (ironically one was X-wing). It also looks like there is a Star Wars Armada tournament next Sunday. So, Terence and I discussed the possibility of playing Alpha Strike at Madness.
I will be in attendance this weekend, if everything goes according to plan.
Why not borrow a page out of the Hunt for the Red October. We play Naval Command, 4 players. 2 will have subs, 2 will have surface fleets. The objective is to sink the other team's sub. Simple and inclusive.
Hey Wierdo, have you looked at the Naval Thunder rules for warship minis? Focuses on ship to ship combat, subs and airstrikes are minimized, and rules/ships cover pre-Dreads to the Yamato-class.
I'm thinking 3 attack subs or similar value. And a carrier plus a decent esscort fleet. Nothing to fancy, but not small either.
I'm not that interested in WWII, mostly because when you try to look up naval gaming, it seems like ninety percent of what comes up is going to be WWII. I'm not against it, but I get overloaded with it ever time I look. Predreads have me interested, though. :)
I found some cheap crimson skies models.
http://ironwindmetals.com/store/index.php?cPath=14
If firing missiles or torpedoes the firing ship must have a clear line of sight to the target that does not travel within 2cm of another ship (including friendly and merchant ships). This does not apply for aircraft attacks.
Just finalized the Infinity. It comes in at 5514 CRAT with its load of Frigates. 3176 without.
Only half of my weapons chart ended up filled out, did I do something wrong?
So....Madness without the comic books?
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6,000 BV, or something else?
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I guess that makes Sevengates an ally:
Here is the army builder: http://www.aamcardbase.com/army_builder.aspx
Tentative schedule for the next two months
3/11: Battletech
3/18: Naval Command
3/25: Starmada
4/1: Alpha Strike
4/8: Crimson Skies
4/15: X-Wing
4/22: Axis and Allies Miniatures
4/29: Battletech
Suggested Pickup Games (in case these don't work out): Any other listed game, Axis and Allies: War at Sea, Axis and Allies: Air Force, Renegade Legion, Ogre, Wooden Ships and Iron Men, or Clay-O-Rama.
Also Rans: I also have the Call to Arms Series (Babylon 5, Starfleet, Victory at Sea, Age of Dreadnoughts, Starship Troopers, Battlefield Evolution, and Victory Decision), Memoir '44, Tide of Iron, De Bellis Antiquitatis, Robotech RPG Tactics (once I get everything assembled and painted, ha!), and Sirocco. I also have a lot of bits and pieces of Monsterpocalypse (but I have debased all the buildings), Dreamblade, Mage Knight, and Chainmail/D&D Minis.
Edit: I modified this since the only thing I have for Uncharted Seas is the Rulebook, I possess 0 of the minis and looking at the prices on Ebay, it is likely to stay that way (same goes for Dystopian Wars). I added Call to Arms even though the preferred Starship combat is Starmada, my fantasy mini games because well I have them, and I added RRPGT because of wishful thinking.
Okay, looks like if I show up I will have to play with myself.(http://25.media.tumblr.com/1fd1927bef05aae730dc51ef6763c8c0/tumblr_mkkygjaUeh1s9fd5ho1_250.gif)
LIZZZZAAARRRDDSSSSSS >:D
I accidentally ;) purchased a Japanese fleet for Naval Command.
# per fleet in 1991. Class Ivan Rogov Ropucha Kiev Kuznetsov Moskva Kirov Kara Kresta I Kresta II Kynda Slava Sverdlov Kanin Kashin Kildin Kotlin Sovremenny Udaloy Gepard Krivak I Krivak II Krivak III Krivak IV Neustrashimyy Riga Grisha Nanuchka Pauk Tarantul Akula Alfa November Victor Charlie Echo Oscar Yasen Borei Delta Hotel Typhoon Yankee | Fleet Type Amphib Amphib Carrier Carrier Carrier Battlecruiser Cruiser Cruiser Cruiser Cruiser Cruiser Cruiser Destroyer Destroyer Destroyer Destroyer Destroyer Destroyer Frigate Frigate Frigate Frigate Frigate Frigate Frigate Corvette Corvette Corvette Corvette SSN SSN SSN SSN SSGN SSGN SSGN SSGN SSBN SSBN SSBN SSBN SSBN | Northern 5 2 1 2 2 5 1 1 2 8 6 3 2 KGB only - 7 1 3 34 8 3 1 1 21 7 8 5 25 1 6 7 | Baltic Sea 1 10 2 1 1 1 1 5 1 1 4 14 10 18 | Black Sea 3 2 4 1 1 1 6 1 4 2 2 15 5 17 19 | Pacific 2 7 2 1 3 2 3 2 1 1 2 1 6 6 5 5 28 8 9 21 5 11 7 6 1 15 7 | Caspian 1 |
I don't have a good tw unit avaible, but I have the 'Eridani Light Horse' unit for AS. The units I need for AS are...Thunderbolt...Centurion, Dervish...Blackjack, Enforcer, Wolfhound, and Motorized Platoon.
If for tw I need dasher, uller...2 elemental
"Dutch" Vander — Y-Wing 23
Dorsal Turret 3
Proton Torpedoes 4
Extra Munitions 2
R5 Astromech 1
Guidance Chips 0
Ship Total: 33
Biggs Darklighter — X-Wing 25
Proton Torpedoes 4
R3 Astromech 2
Servomotor S-Foils 0
Ship Total: 31
"Hobbie" Klivian — X-Wing 25
Proton Torpedoes 4
R2 Astromech 1
Servomotor S-Foils 0
Ship Total: 30
Garven Dreis — X-Wing 26
Proton Torpedoes 4
R5-K6 2
Servomotor S-Foils 0
Ship Total: 32
Jek Porkins — X-Wing 26
Proton Torpedoes 4
R5-D8 3
Servomotor S-Foils 0
Ship Total: 33
Luke Skywalker — X-Wing 28
Deadeye 1
Proton Torpedoes 4
R2-D2 4
Servomotor S-Foils 0
Ship Total: 37
Wedge Antilles — X-Wing 29
Wingman 2
Proton Torpedoes 4
R2 Astromech 1
Servomotor S-Foils 0
Ship Total: 36
Rookie Pilot — X-Wing 21
Renegade Refit -2
Flight-Assist Astromech 1
Servomotor S-Foils 0
Integrated Astromech 0
Ship Total: 20
Red Squadron Pilot — X-Wing 23
Renegade Refit -2
R2 Astromech 1
Servomotor S-Foils 0
Ship Total: 22
Gold Squadron Pilot — Y-Wing 18
Proton Torpedoes 4
Extra Munitions 2
R5 Astromech 1
Ship Total: 25
Han Solo — YT-1300 46
Expert Handling 2
Chewbacca 4
Burnout SLAM 1
Smuggling Compartment 0
Millennium Falcon (TFA) 1
Ship Total: 54
Black Squadron Pilot — TIE Fighter 14
Ship Total: 14 X however many are needed
"Backstabber" — TIE Fighter 16
Twin Ion Engine Mk. II 1
Ship Total: 17
"Mauler Mithel" — TIE Fighter 17
Draw Their Fire 1
Twin Ion Engine Mk. II 1
Ship Total: 19
Darth Vader — TIE Advanced 29
Determination 1
Advanced Targeting Computer 1
Twin Ion Engine Mk. II 1
TIE/x1 0
Ship Total: 32
Would people be interested in trying out Gaslands this weekend?
Would people be interested in Babylon 5 Wars next weekend? Either actual B5 ships, or Star Trek?
Having a variety of ships is always a good thing.
….just read that the box sets are on the boat and headed our way. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
HEADS UP...…..Darrell and Mark Bradle are playing BattleTech at Gen X Saturday around noonish if anyone wants to drop by; Rich may also show.
Our usual games are 400 points. This one isn't VERY big, at least not by my standards.
Hey Gents,
It's Corey. Longtime no see.
Finally at a point in which I have time and money to start playing Battletech again. I was wondering where we are meeting up these days. I am in Denton still, but I don't mind driving for a game a couple times a month. Alternatively, if anyone is up my way I would love to found a sub-group up here for us to meet up.
I have printed out a copy of the file including the Alpha Strike and standard record sheets; should I add any duplicates?
Barring the unexpected, I should be able to make Sunday gaming for the for-seeable future. I have LOTS of clan mechs (OMNI and 2nd line), vehicles and BA. If you need anything, let me know.
Do you need a list of my available SLDF stuff?
Yeah, I've only got one, and nowhere near enough of anything that would make a good proxy.
Whistler - This is why I offered to send you a list of what I have, so you'd know when to start rerolling duplicates. As is, it is literally impossible for the entire force to have a cohesive paint scheme, which as I recall was your top priority.
I've seen the intro box at GenX in Euless on occasion, but not consistently. Haven't checked other places.
Hells Horses fighter points:
Corsair (Corsair), Xerxes (Heavy Strike Fighter), Gotha (Stingray)
Ghost Bear fighter points:
Samurai (Samurai), Hellcat II (Shilone), Eagle (Eagle)
Game Setup:
recommended terrain: factory, mountain, jungle, clear
the Loremaster will choose four maps, arranged as he sees fit, for the battle. Attacker and Defender will start on opposite sides of the map, within three hexes of the outside map edge.
Objectives:
1. Snag That Flag. (Clan Ghost Bear) Retrieve the flag from the central pilon and escape of your starting map side. [300 VP]
2. Firewall. (Clan Hell's Horses) Prevent the flag from being recovered. [150 VP]
3. Scrap. (Clan Hell's Horses) Recover a destroyed enemy unit. [10 VP per unit]
4. Drive Them Off. Destroy more than 50% of the enemy force. [100 VP]
5. Beat Them Down. Eliminate or drive off all enemy Mech/vehicle forces. [200 VP]
Special Rules:
- Grab The Flag: In order to grab the flag a unit with hand actuators must stop next to the hex occupied by the flag. During the weapons phase he may then declare that he is going pick up the flag. the unit may not fire during the weapons phase as they are spending that time picking up the flag. they will then begin the next turn in possession of the flag. units may pass the flag to each other in a similar manner. if two opposing units both attempt to grab the flag in the same turn they will conduct an opposed physical combat check. the winner will take possession of the flag. units carrying the flag may not fire weapons nor use sprinting movement unless they have a specific SPA that may allow them to do so. it is important to note that flag carriers are outside the normal bounds of Zellbrigen and may be freely targeted by opposing units. if a flag carrier is destroyed then the flag may be recovered from their wreckage.
Zellbrigen:
Zellbrigen is in effect and both sides will operate at Honor Level 2. Please note that flag carriers are outside the normal bounds of Zellbrigen and may be freely targeted by opposing units.
Forced Withdrawl:
Both sides are operating under Forced Withdrawl conditions. Roll 1d6 for each warrior/point falling under Forced Withdrawl conditions. on a result of 1-3 the warrior/point refuses the leave the battlefield for the rest of the battle.
Oh, yeah. I need my Robotech stuff back Weirdo and Sevengates you were going to lend me Girls Und Panzer.
Going to be in town this Sunday the 2nd, been painting up some new minis so looking at a Lyran Guard versus Wolf or a Lyran/Combine versus Smoke Jaguar on Huntress, what would you guys like to do?
I thought you needed some 1/350 Hawkeyes, but I'll grad the vids as well.
Koshi.that's a Koshi? ???
Due to Sunday's lack of gaming, I made a run up to the Reaper game store in Denton; picked up a copy of Strike Operations and a couple of Dragonflys. :thumbsup:
What do the bits about half points and thresholds refer to? Some kind of retreat/escape/forced withdrawal system?
oooooooooooooooooo…….planes...……. 8)
Post-holiday shopping was... fruitful.
523 pts of WaS stuff just showed up in the mail. 8)
Well, that's definitely confirmation. I won't be able to make it (got an appointment with an Urbieload of Urbies), but thanks for the heads up!
Would take way too long for me to do that, so I'll build two forces beforehand.
Refresh my memory, 1.0 is 100 points and 2.0 is 200 points, correct?
HUZZAH!!…..my ships have come in...….literally :thumbsup:
As I've only just found this post, how many people use these forums rather than Facebook or some other platform to organize games?
As I've only just found this post, how many people use these forums rather than Facebook or some other platform to organize games?I pop my head in from time to time and keep tabs on you all in the forums mostly.
I am working on the logistics of such that, people can play anywhere and any time they like, and report their games to a central location on a weekly basis, for me to tabulate the results and post the next missionsThis feels familiar...oh gods it's like my old my Styx campaign. Awesome!
I was talking with the wife and we could play at my place, five minutes from the shop. Would you guys be interested? It would be bring your own food and drink though we could do a large pizza order for dinner or something. I may we'll check with you all individually but just throwing it out there.
I also just found out that One-Punch Man is getting the live-action Hollywood treatment :D
The Refusal War in reading twilight of the clans
(Sneaks in and drops a nuke the runs like hell) >:D whats up guys been a while for me xp what books are the The Refusal War in reading twilight of the clans now again lol
ALL the Clans are scum. The Falcons and Jaguars are just a bit more honest about it.if they were he said he did not want witnesses when he talked to vlad that ant honest he was trying to cover up his crimes. just because ulrec made a fool out of him in the counsal lol
Makes sense. Outside of that, everything been the same? Everybody playing the usual assortment of games before this all started?I see you on steam from time to time.
What did you do?Made a place interesting for RPG folks is all, I'm innocent of any wrongdoings O:-)
ALL the model kits (yes ALL of them), ALL the clickytech minis, ALL the Exosquad and Battletech action figuresDamn, this part hurt me when I read it.
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
Another thing I discovered taken: all my 1st edition D&D stuff including a backpack full of character sheets. :'(
Nice! I still need to read all the new PDFs they have put out...
Not much, work takes up all my time during the holidays. Other then that, I’ve been working on a video game content channel with some buddies. Unfortunately our editor is... inconsistent at best, so content is very infrequent. Got my dad a 3D printer, so that’s resulted in some neat miniatures on demand >:D
On That note: Merry Christmas to you all and I hope you are all doing well.
Other then that, I’ve been working on a video game content channel with some buddies.If something gets released, tell us.
Hey, does anyone remember/still have anything from the Pirates collectible game from the early 2000s or so? I found some ships while cleaning a couple months back, and have since managed to expand that to a card box full of them. If anyone else still has anything from this, we could add it to our regular rotation once we're playing at GenX again.
(https://pirateswithben.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/IMG_1096smaller.jpg)
HUZZAH!
the Trident-class assault ship for X-wing is out; giant mechanical octopus ............. IN SPAAAAAAACE!
Hopefully, though don't forget this one is Saturday!
"cripple but don't kill"
HUZZAH!!! ..... received my Wave 2 shipping notice today. :thumbsup:
well gee .... I thought I had ordered more stuff. :'(
I need to get some Vandal Omnis for my Falcons...
I'm good for tomorrow. Who's planning on going?
I can be at Gen X tomorrow.
...btw....I have been finding discrepancies in the BVs of some elemental suits between the TROs and the MUL; which is correct?
The values in RS3058u are higher: (3058u) HMG-415, Flamer-404; (MUL) HMG-308, Flamer-300 ....stuff like that.
How about Alpha Strike? 400pts?
So I was putting together "Colby's Commandos" from the Intro/AGoAC novella and found a BIG inconsistency. In part one, the unit deploys 2 Locust and 1 Commando; in part two, they use 3 Commandos in a fight (no Locusts). I'm curious as to which arrangement is correct.
and yes, I just pre-ordered two of the Wolf Dragoons force packs. :thumbsup:I saw that and immediately told my wife "Okay so I found an early Christmas present for me."
Hey Evan, can you check to see if you have a cracked yellow flash-drive? It would be mine.
I double checked my stuff just in-case, no luck.
How about Gaslands? Haven't played that in a while.
Have you guys tried out the Tukayyid maps yet?
Any thoughts on them?
Weekdays are usually completely out for me at least, but maybe someone else will be available sometime. :)
I've worked with Brian at Texas Toy Soldier. We're going to be Tuesday Night Battletech every week. We started last week.
Shrapnel issue 7 is out. I betrayed my Davion and Ghost Bear heritage by writing for a Drac setting. :DBut seriously I hope someone out there in the community uses that RPG write up for their table some day.
Wait, Davion? when the hell did that happen? :o (I liked your older submissions, so I'll take a look when I get my copy)Minette planetary digest, I think it was Issue 2?
Minette planetary digest, I think it was Issue 2?
Which reminds me I really should polish up something I originally had planned to pair with that.
Also yeah I really should be fielding more FedSun forces when all this stuff settles down and I can play again.
Just warn us beforehand, and we can have a plastics-only day. :)Agreed and thanks :D
Looking forward to seeing you at the games again!
A&A works for me. 200 points? Since you and I are the only one with a collection likely to show up, that'll give us enough for other players to join in.
Any thoughts for this Sunday?
2200 max? That sounds like a very small game.
Time for the little ones to shine. Show us you know how to get the most out of a Commando! :thumbsup:
Like I said, I'll have my AS gear with me. Bring 400pts worth of hardware and we can play :) besides other people who don't check the forums here might show up expecting AS, so that's why I was gonna have a contingency force.
We are. Megatron works Sundays, and since Sammy and I have free time during that week we figured 'why not'? This will be an intro game, 400pts per side. Obviously the focus is on teaching the basics. But yeah if you want to join in then by all means :) I'll have all the forces and materials.
We are. Megatron works Sundays, and since Sammy and I have free time during that week we figured 'why not'? This will be an intro game, 400pts per side. Obviously the focus is on teaching the basics. But yeah if you want to join in then by all means :) I'll have all the forces and materials.
As of right now, I'll plan on being there. Never played Alpha Strike. Will update here if something changes.
https://bg.battletech.com/forums/tactical-operations/angel-ecm-set-as-two-guardians/
>:D
I'm in. :thumbsup:
Also, I'll be bringing both a Battletech and an Alpha Strike force this Sunday, we can see what folks want to play.
I’ve gone ahead and requested the 17th off of work. Are people interested in either a large alpha strike game, scenario, or grinder? I’ve got some new maps and terrain I’ve been dying to use >:D
If anyone's curious, here's that Operation Lancaster fan project I mentioned at the last game. Try to look at the end of the thread, in order to get the latest version as the author has been making corrections.
https://bg.battletech.com/forums/fan-fiction/teaser-operation-lancaster-a-battletech-fan-project/
Works for me.
....btw...I just checked out the upcoming releases on the home page..... :D :D :D :D