Mercenaries Kickstarter Discussion 6: the 1st 3rd Star League conversation

[MoneyLovinOgre4Hire]

That’s why there is a block channel button on YouTube.

That actually works for you?

For me it seems to encourage YouTube to show me more channels like the one I just blocked.

[SteelRaven]

That’s why there is a block channel button on YouTube.

I've blocked a few personalities, they will still show up on a search because the algorithm priorities views and being obnoxious gets you views.

That said, BPL, Mechfrog and others make ignoring the pit stains of the internet easier.

[House Davie Merc]

That actually works for you?

For me it seems to encourage YouTube to show me more channels like the one I just blocked.

Around a week ago I tried to block a channel that I REALLY don't ever want to see
the face of it's creator ever again.
Now instead of it coming up once in a scroll down list it comes up 3 times as well as
several similar channels. 
I don't sign in most of the time because of it.
I'm absolutely convinced that if someone came up with a truly viable alternative
to Youtube that Youtube would catastrophically fail.

Please continue with the regularly scheduled Kickstarter discussion already in progress.

[Greatclub]

Please indicate to customer support which glowing glyph appears to be involved in your Action Ticket:

What font is that?

Generally happy with the shipping situation.

[Mendrugo]

What font is that?

It's the "old ones" writing from Call of Cthulu.

[BigAl100]

Is there away I can get a list of the items i purchase for Mercenaries Kickstarter?

[NeonKnight]

Is there away I can get a list of the items i purchase for Mercenaries Kickstarter?

Log into your backerkit. If you don;t remember it:

https://battletech-mercenaries.backerkit.com/

[shivanwurm]

New update. Recalculation and reupload could take a few weeks.

[Ghaz]

The agenda for today's Tuesday Newsday shows we're getting a Mercenaries shipping update.

EDIT:  QML is giving them a new list on Friday.  Depending on the time we may not hear any news until Monday.  Rem says that's a lot sooner than she thought it would be.

[I am Belch II]

Said might know by as early as next week.

[The_Big_Red_Bear]

There are some really good channels (BigRed, BPL, Sven, MechFrog) out there so I don't think you should wholesale abandon Battletech on YouTube. There's quality lore, paint and rules material to be had. Rather, its the handful of noisy, b**chy channels that you want to cull and tell YouTube to never recommend.

You'll find different strokes are for different folks. I've had some people inform me, that my content made them hate Battletech on Youtube to such a degree that they'd never watch another video again. This person and a handful of others of course, have even more colourful language for me, it's one reason why I mostly lurk, rather than post, on almost any platform. But you'll find that everyone has different tastes, and want different things out of their youtube viewing experiences.

Yea, there are some channels that go negative of course, but even amongst the others, people's individual tastes will determine if that content is something they enjoy- or something that's just not for them.

[ColBosch]

Just a quick update, I'm not seeing shipping charges yet. I seem to recall that the fulfilment company was meeting with CGL yesterday, so I do hope that went well.

[shivanwurm]

Just a quick update, I'm not seeing shipping charges yet. I seem to recall that the fulfilment company was meeting with CGL yesterday, so I do hope that went well.

According to Rem on the last Newsday, QML was sending them updated numbers Friday. Depending on when in the day they got them in and reviewed, update yesterday or on Monday.

[klarg1]

I thought the Kickstarter update indicated it would be more like a couple of weeks before we got any hard information, not just one. No?

[glitterboy2098]

i'm honestly not expecting anything this month. i'll be surprised if it happens next month to be honest, but next month or the one after feels more realistic than this month.

[Maingunnery]

According to Rem on the last Newsday, QML was sending them updated numbers Friday. Depending on when in the day they got them in and reviewed, update yesterday or on Monday.

I would hope that they take their time reviewing the data.

[cmerwin]

i'm honestly not expecting anything this month. i'll be surprised if it happens next month to be honest, but next month or the one after feels more realistic than this month.

Yeah, I'm okay with taking their time, that feels right. But I suspect its going to be at least 2 months before we see shipping.

[Colt Ward]

I doubt that, it costs Catalyst to leave the stuff in warehouses both in fees and taxes.  QML is not getting paid on the job with it sitting there either and it ties up their workforce for project already blocked in on the schedule having BT pushed back.

[Cyc]

its a Catch 22 though, I'm not saying they rushed things last time, but this time it needs to be triple/quadruple checked and that may take time.

[Normie]

its a Catch 22 though, I'm not saying they rushed things last time, but this time it needs to be triple/quadruple checked and that may take time.

I suspect that is why they're getting the numbers to Catalyst as quickly as they are. Re-running the quotes without the BFM box and explaining their packing method allows for Catalyst to double check them. I suspect that they are converting dimensions for each product into cubic inches and using that to determine how many packages they will need. If so then they need Catalyst to confirm things/find errors. I'm not too worried about this part of it. Between the mistake with the map pack being confused for a BFM, and the handling fees being included when they shouldn't have been. I can see the price being closer to what I expected compared to twice as much.  

I also think the quick response is good because it gives Catalyst more time to look into some of the tax issues like some people being charged sales tax when their states don't have one, and VAT issues that people reported.
 
TLDR: As long as Catalyst takes their time it will all work out. I think they will, so I'm not stressed although I do want my toys lol.

[ColBosch]

Of course, we also have to keep in mind that they still have two and a half months to fulfill on time. I really think things are looking great to hit that.

[I am Belch II]

I think it will be July. Which is still way better than being Wave 2.5

[S2pidiT]

As long as the shipping charges aren't insane, and packages start arriving within the next few months, I'll be happy.

[Charistoph]

As long as the shipping charges aren't insane, and packages start arriving within the next few months, I'll be happy.

And the sooner they arrive the happier we'll be.

[S2pidiT]

And the sooner they arrive the happier we'll be.

Of course! I was just sticking with the current topic, while also TAGging the thread for myself. :D

I'm not sure what I'm most looking forward to getting from the KS. Maybe the Union DropShip, or Somerset Strikers, or the Clan Direct Fire Star. Or maybe Yet More Dice and a dice tray...

[Joel47]

An extra month is fine with me -- it's not like I don't have enough minis to paint already. (He says, looking guiltily at the pile of sealed boxes next to his workbench.)

[Jal Phoenix]

I've long ago reached a point where I have more minis primed than painted. But I bought the UrbanMech Force Pack last week anyway...

[DarkSpade]

I've long ago reached a point where I have more minis primed than painted. But I bought the UrbanMech Force Pack last week anyway...

I'm jealous that you've even primed that many.

[trboturtle]

Backer update #87, posted a couple of hours ago:

Hey there backers!

QML has been busy recalculating shipping charges with correct weights, and for backers that previously did not have shipping charges, your shipping will be estimated in a second wave. We will continue to keep you updated on the progress as we move forward!

For any backers concerned with taxes, we're currently exploring how state/regional taxes affect our campaign bundles and how to better optimize this.

Craig

[Charistoph]

An extra month is fine with me -- it's not like I don't have enough minis to paint already. (He says, looking guiltily at the pile of sealed boxes next to his workbench.)

Ehh, I just finished my last batch, and I could definitely use the 28 tanks coming in my order for the Operation Revival campaign started at the beginning of the year. 

May through July will Be Von Strang's World in the Periphery, with after that starting the First Wave.  I might need/want to do another Trial of Position between that, though.  No one is officially a Star Captain (usually run with up to a Binary) or even a Star Commander.