Upcoming Releases XXVIII: Which Months Have 28 in Them?

[mbear]

While I admit that IKEO might provide information that changes this, right now my view of the 3rd League is that I already have plenty of Falcons, the Wolves don't interest me at all aside from the Dominator, we know literally nothing about the new Jaguars, and my local group already has a Raven player.

Ghost Bears/RasDom?

Or a Blood Spirit ilChi who was brought to the Inner Sphere by the Ravens when they left Clan space?

[Cubby]

A question for Cubby or anyone who wants to answer. How should I think of the Recognition Guide compilations in print vs our familiar TROs? Do RGs basically replace the TRO line or publish in parallel?

AFAIK, there will be future products called "Technical Readout." The Recognition Guide compilation volumes are just that--compilations of the "Recognition Guide" PDF series. It's possible that there will be a PDF series of Recognition Guide: Something Else in the future, which could get Recognition Guide compilations. No current plans, just leaving ourselves some elbow room. But the idea of "Technical Readouts" isn't going anywhere as far as I'm aware.

While I admit that IKEO might provide information that changes this, right now my view of the 3rd League is that I already have plenty of Falcons, the Wolves don't interest me at all aside from the Dominator, we know literally nothing about the new Jaguars, and my local group already has a Raven player.

There will be a new Star League Defense Force that is not just all the Clan toumans glued together. A new Regular Army, a separate Commanding General, etc.

I know because I've already painted and fielded a 3153 3SL Regular Army force in a recent tournament!

[Orwell84]

There will be a new Star League Defense Force that is not just all the Clan toumans glued together. A new Regular Army, a separate Commanding General, etc.
 
I know because I've already painted and fielded a 3153 3SL Regular Army force in a recent tournament!

Definitely interested to know more! Can’t wait for IKEO and its novel.

Already catching up to the 3250 snippets we’ve seen

[MadCapellan]

There will be a new Star League Defense Force that is not just all the Clan toumans glued together. A new Regular Army, a separate Commanding General, etc.

I know because I've already painted and fielded a 3153 3SL Regular Army force in a recent tournament!

Of all the qualities of the original Star League to revive, boring as sin paint schemes shouldn't have been on the top of the list. Alaric lacks a lot of things, but flair thus far hasn't been one of them!

[Fat Guy]

On the fiction front, I'm looking forward to getting Shadow of the Dragon this month as well as next week's double size Shrapnel.         

[Kit deSummersville]

On the fiction front, I'm looking forward to getting Shadow of the Dragon this month as well as next week's double size Shrapnel.         

Double the me!

[Weirdo]

Of all the qualities of the original Star League to revive, boring as sin paint schemes shouldn't have been on the top of the list. Alaric lacks a lot of things, but flair thus far hasn't been one of them!

While I agree in principle, boring is better than impossible for all but CSO painters.

[Jal Phoenix]

While I agree in principle, boring is better than impossible for all but CSO painters.

The only reason I'm a CSO painter is because I sat down and tried harder. I don't have any special talent or inherent skill. I practiced, I watched tutorials, and I applied what I learned. It was tough, but not impossible. There are still things that I can't do, but they don't intimidate me because I know that I once felt the same about things I can now do easily. The same applies to writing. Only a select few people have the inherent talent "I win" button. The rest of us just have to work at it.

[jasonf]

Of all the qualities of the original Star League to revive, boring as sin paint schemes shouldn't have been on the top of the list. Alaric lacks a lot of things, but flair thus far hasn't been one of them!

Yes, but he renamed it Olive ilDrab. Totally different. Clearly the greatest paint scheme to ever grace the battlefield. 

[Weirdo]

The only reason I'm a CSO painter is because I sat down and tried harder. I don't have any special talent or inherent skill. I practiced, I watched tutorials, and I applied what I learned. It was tough, but not impossible. There are still things that I can't do, but they don't intimidate me because I know that I once felt the same about things I can now do easily. The same applies to writing. Only a select few people have the inherent talent "I win" button. The rest of us just have to work at it.

Yeah, and I could probably do a 1st Falcons Sentinels or Stone's Brigade mech if I really tried. Probably a damned good job of it, too. The issue that that the sheer amount of work needed to do an entire force in a scheme like that is just too damned high.

Crazy schemes for a unique character or a small elite formation is one thing. But entire brigades or even whole factions with crazy very-high-effort schemes pretty much cut that brigade or faction out of a typical player's options.

[SteelRaven]

Some of us can't paint to save our lives, simple schemes can save people allot of stress.

[Scotty]

I respect the position from which it was said and the intent behind it, but "just get better" is not the answer I'm looking for when a paint scheme for a unit I like is difficult or not fun to paint.

[MadCapellan]

I'm not asking for a peacock scheme here. Maybe navy blue with a white stripe or something just a tiny bit more snappy!

[Weirdo]

I'm not asking for a peacock scheme here. Maybe navy blue with a white stripe or something just a tiny bit more snappy!

This. THIS is what we're talking about when we talk about interesting paint schemes. Not the stuff that calls for an impressionist painting across half the machine and does not care what kind of surface details you might be asking us to wrap it around.

Base color and a highlight color or two. That's all we ask.

[Wolf72]

ooh like the Fire Mandrill posts they've shown in the mini's forum!!!    j/k!!! (fyi the CFM units are amazing looking!)

I'm a non-painter, too.  I don't need army-man all green (or tan or white or grey ... et. al.), but simple with a splash of something is always good.  I also have a soft spot for a nice dark olive drab color (I almost miss the Army, almost).

one of these days I will clean out my garage and make a summer painting habitat ... if I ever get to retire!

[Lorcan Nagle]

On the fiction front, I'm looking forward to getting Shadow of the Dragon this month as well as next week's double size Shrapnel.         

I'm very much looking forward to seeing what people think of my articles therein.

[Sartris]

lorcan's power and influence only grows. he is inevitable. his content is also rad as hell.

[Lorcan Nagle]

It's all true

[Orwell84]

On the fiction front, I'm looking forward to getting Shadow of the Dragon this month as well as next week's double size Shrapnel.         

Shrapnel I’m looking forward to as well. Shadow of the Dragon? I just tried googling it and came up empty I’m assuming Kurita-related but what other details are known?

[worktroll]

I respect the position from which it was said and the intent behind it, but "just get better" is not the answer I'm looking for when a paint scheme for a unit I like is difficult or not fun to paint.

Agreed. I have gotten better (arguably) over the last 10 years of painting battalions at a time, and I've picked up some great, reliable, and simple techniques. And I've learned where my skill level stops. Short of chain links & crysanthemums.

[Aresneo]

Shadow of the Dragon? I just tried googling it and came up empty I’m assuming Kurita-related but what other details are known?

It was announced at PAX Unplugged last weekend, its about Yori Kurita consolidating power in the aftermath of Dominions Divided/The Damocles Sanction, written by Craig Reed and supposed to be out later this month.

[Orwell84]

It was announced at PAX Unplugged last weekend, its about Yori Kurita consolidating power in the aftermath of Dominions Divided/The Damocles Sanction, written by Craig Reed and supposed to be out later this month.

Thanks! Definitely worth a read.

[rebs]

I've been wanting to see Yori come into her as a character and take the reins of power.

[GRUD]

I'm not asking for a peacock scheme here.

Well, NOW I want to see a Huron Warrior painted with the "Bonnet" looking like a peacock's tail!   

[Fat Guy]

ALL the mugs, retaliation packs and an amazing piece of art over at the Catalyst Store.

[Aresneo]

ALL the mugs, retaliation packs and an amazing piece of art over at the Catalyst Store.

Technically not the retaliation packs, the new listings have the minis from AGOAC and the original Beginner's Box as two separate items, while the Clan Invasion one includes the Elementals while the Clan Retaliation box didn't.

[Cubby]

Now Available - BattleTech Mugs, Hats, and Retaliation Packs

Happy Holidays, MechWarriors! We’ve got some great new swag available for the first time in the Catalyst Game Labs web store – check it out!



BattleTech Mugs
$40 each

These gorgeous mugs are just what you need for the BattleTech lover in your life (including yourself!). Choose from favorites such as House Davion, Clan Ghost Bear, House Kurita, the Kell Hounds, and more!

Catalyst Game Labs web store: https://store.catalystgamelabs.com/pages/search-results-page?q=mug



BattleTech Hats
$30 Each

Show your Clan, House, and Faction spirit this season with a BattleTech hat! There are many great options to choose from, so don’t stress this holiday season—just get them all!

Catalyst Game Labs web store: https://store.catalystgamelabs.com/pages/search-results-page?q=hat



BattleTech Miniature Packs – Clan and Inner Sphere
Beginner Box minis $10
Clan Invasion Box minis $30
A Game of Armored Combat $40

Grab some reinforcements for your Clan or Inner Sphere forces with these miniature packs, offering the miniatures from the Clan Invasion box, Beginner Box, and the A Game of Armored Combat box respectively. Previously offered only through the Kickstarter campaigns and at conventions, these will go fast!

Catalyst Game Labs web store: https://store.catalystgamelabs.com/pages/search-results-page



Fine Art: The Red Duke
$75

This 18x24 canvas print is limited in quantity and has a small print run, making it a perfect frame-able piece to add to your home.

Catalyst Game Labs web store: https://store.catalystgamelabs.com/products/battletech-fine-art-the-red-duke



Clan Invasion T-shirts

$30 each

We are re-releasing t-shirts from the Clan Invasion Kickstarter campaign – many designs have limited sizes and quantities available, so be sure to take a look!
Catalyst Game Labs web store: https://store.catalystgamelabs.com/pages/search-results-page?q=shirt

[ActionButler]

Guy's its really critical that you lot snag all of the Game of Armored Combat minis BEFORE I get home from work so I don't have to buy them for myself.

[Deengoh]

I assume the the version of the beginner box minis with the Vindicator is not currently available for purchase? I don't really need another Wolverine but but the Vindicator would be an instant buy for me

[Geg]

Are Arano shirts going to hit the store this round?  I don't see them.