Battletech Beatdowns in Northern VA

[Daryk]

Well, the BH variant has max armor, 3 PPCs, and the DHS to use them constantly.  Plus, we don't have to worry about tracking down Streak ammo...

[Tinyozora]

If your deadset against it, I dont think I can convince you for a singular use.

[Daryk]

I'm not deadest, but would like to hear opinions outside of the two of us...

[Tinyozora]

Agreed!

[Tinyozora]

Sprocket and Jatska, need your input.

1. For our Marauder:
MAD-2R, MAD-5D, MAD-BH 3015, or MAD-BH 3044 with a 3/4 pilot, or MAD-3D with a 2/3 pilot
 BH = Bounty Hunter version

2. For out Vulcan:
 VL-2T or VL-5T?

Updated

[Daryk]

Oh, I hadn't realized the 3D was still on the table with a 2/3 pilot... that's also pretty tempting.

[Jester006]

You could also take the MAD-2R.  It has CASE for the AC5 ammo and no XL engine.

[Tinyozora]

Yeah, 2R is solid too.  Updated options.

[Firesprocket]

I'm in favor of keeping the BH 3015 and here are the reasons why:

1) I'm not wild about the armor on the majority of the other Marauders.
2) there are consideration on resupply of armor and other gear that we may not be able to guarantee.  the 2R for example carries ferro armor as does a Shadow Hawk.  How long we can keep them or any double heat sinks in regular supply up for debate.
3) Assuming the BH Marauder takes it on the chin and loses a significant portion of DHS where we can't furnish replacements, I'm fairly certain I can make a usable version with only a minor drop off in damage with single heat sinks and maintain the armor profile.

As far as the Vulcan goes, I'd take the 5T at this point.

[Daryk]

Good points!  :thumbsup:

[Jatska]

I dont know anything about different variants so pick whatever you want.

[Jester006]

I dont know anything about different variants so pick whatever you want.

The 2R and BH (3015) are the more durable variants because they dont have XL engines.  The 2R has 2 ER PPCs, 2 med lasers and an AC5afor weaponry weaponry.  The BH (3015) has 3 PPCs 5 medium lasers more armor and jump jets, but is slower.

The MAD-5D has 2 ER PPCs and a large pulse laser , jump jets and close to max armor, but has XL engine.  The BH (3044) has 2 ER PPCs and a gauss rifle max armor and jump jets, but is slow and has an XL engine.

The debate is do you all want more firepower or survivability?  The BH (3015) looks really tempting; it's basically an Awesome with jump jets.  Having a gauss, however, is also not a bad idea.  That decision must be made by you all.

[Daryk]

The BH 3015 also has DHS, so it can fire ALL the PPCs all day long... And it's the same speed as Firesprocket's Rifleman, so he'd have a battle buddy.

[Tinyozora]

Ok, Sprocket going BH 3015 will be the majority vote there as I'm basically abstaining as I like them all. 

The Vulcan debate comes down to Jatska as it's 2-1 for the 5T vs 2T variants and he'll put it in a tie and remain status quo.

Jatska, basically it's the 2T has an AC/2 that'll allow for extreme range pinging.  It's not alot but it can fire further than almost any other weapon in the game.  The 5T drops this for more medium lasers, armor, and Heatsinks making it a more traditional light hunting medium.

[Jatska]

My vote is for AC/2 cause when I think of Vulcan I think of AC/2 and warcrimes.

[Tinyozora]

Alright that settles that. 

Jester, I THINK the force is settled and should be good to go if you want to final scrub.

Also i think you have access to record sheets for the 4 customs. 1 in this thread and other 3 in the other forum topic area.

[Jester006]

Everything I've seen looks fine.  I'll use Heavy Metal to make up the customs everyone submitted so that way I can have them on file.

I will be using the spreadsheet to also keep track of each pilot's experience.  When a pilot gets enough XP to improve their stats, a roll will be made using 2d6. 

If a 3-9 is rolled, you all get to pick whether the gunnery or piloting improves.  Gunnery and piloting have to remain within 1 point of each other.  If double 1s are rolled, you still get to pick between a gunnery or piloting improvement, but the pilot acquires a random flaw.  10-11 is rolled, you may pick a skill instead of improving gunnery or piloting.  If double 6s are rolled, that pilot gets the skill and gunnery/piloting improvement.

[Daryk]

Oh ok... I was getting ready to offer AToW stats for everyone...

[Jester006]

Oh ok... I was getting ready to offer AToW stats for everyone...

Why do I feel like I just took away some kid's favorite toy?  Feeling kinda guilty now...

[Daryk]

No, that was the USB stick dying on me...  The good news is the spreadsheet I use for the Double Deuce game turned up as an Excel recovery, so I didn't lose two years of work on it.

Don't sweat it either way... I enjoy doing AToW, but will be just happy to be playing face to face!  :thumbsup:

[Jester006]

Alright ladies, listen up!

Intel has intercepted a communique from one of our systems bordering Kuritan space that indicates it is the intention of the local system government to defect to the Combine.  Intel has also got confirmation the Kuritans are mobilizing to move in and take the system.  Obviously we arent going to let this happen, not after we fought so hard in 3039 to take it.

The regiment has been ordered to drop in, relieve local security forces of duty confiscating their weapons and equipment and repel any hostile force that is foolish enough to show their faces.

Rules of engagement are as follows:

You will not fire at local security forces unless fired upon. 
If local security forces are seen cooperating with any hostile enemy, you may engage at your own discretion
There are no sanctioned mercenary units operating in the system.  So any contact with an unidentified unit that is armed shall be considered hostile and you are authorized to use lethal force.

Be prepared to land under fire.  It's time to earn our pay and put Kurita in their place!  See you planet side.

[Daryk]

Ouch!  MIIO has already apparently dropped the ball here...  ::)

[Jester006]

Ouch!  MIIO has already apparently dropped the ball here...  ::)

Well, at least they got wind of this before the DCMS made planetfall.

[Daryk]

True, true... hopefully one of them will be around to help us clean up their mess...  ;D

[Tinyozora]

Jester, got some more of that...information? *scratch scratch*

Dropship, support personnel, supply lists, or is that too in the weeds for what you're wanting to do?

[Daryk]

I'm pretty good with spreadsheets, and wouldn't mind (and in fact, would enjoy) tracking all that...  ^-^

[Tinyozora]

I'm pretty good with spreadsheets, and wouldn't mind (and in fact, would enjoy) tracking all that...  ^-^

We actually joked about that at the last get together at G&S.

[Daryk]

Heh... it's what I did for years in college for our campaign.  Of course, back then it was all on paper notes...

[Jester006]

Jester, got some more of that...information? *scratch scratch*

Dropship, support personnel, supply lists, or is that too in the weeds for what you're wanting to do?

Your company will be dropping in a standard Union drop ship.  I'm not going to go into detail about how much support personnel you all have.  As long as the drop ship doesnt get heavily damaged, you'll all have what you need to repair and refit your mechs.

[Daryk]

Standard Union?  So... ASFs?  :drool: