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2022/08/16 17:30:13
Subject: Classic Battletech Is Awesome: the Thread!
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Shadowy Grot Kommittee Memba
The Great State of New Jersey
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H.B.M.C. wrote:Chaos generally buys multiples of everything that comes out. Dude's house is clearly made of solid gold.
Actually its made of cardboard and plastic.
And I don't buy multiples of *everything* - I only bought one copy of the new warcry box for example. In general though I do buy multiples of bundle products (battleforces, Combat Patrols, etc.) as my dollars go a bit farther if I buy bundle products at a discount (as in I'm usually buying this stuff at somewhere between 25 and 60% off US MSRP, depending on my sources and what the current exchange rate is. I get 25% at local stores but can manage much better than that ordering from overseas through some contacts in the UK.
When it came to battletech though, I have a large local community so I kinda knew what I was getting myself into. Only reason I had never played BT prior was because I absolutely despised the style and design of the minis and refused to take BT seriously as a result. Once I saw Catalysts redesign I was on board and had to make up for lost time! Also, to be fair, while I never played a game of BT proper, I did pick up AGOAC prior to pledging on the kickstarter and read through the rules and do some demo games against myself to see how it played, I enjoyed it, that was enough for me.
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2022/08/17 14:18:39
Subject: BattleTech Is Awesome: the Thread!
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Lieutenant General
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Hmm, I wonder what 'Mech this could be...
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'It is a source of constant consternation that my opponents cannot correlate their innate inferiority with their inevitable defeat. It would seem that stupidity is as eternal as war.'
- Nemesor Zahndrekh of the Sautekh Dynasty Overlord of the Crownworld of Gidrim |
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2022/08/17 18:06:45
Subject: Classic Battletech Is Awesome: the Thread!
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Highlord with a Blackstone Fortress
Adrift within the vortex of my imagination.
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Its primarily a 40K channel, so my guess is:
Halfwhit Missileslayer Fusiliersworth
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n'oublie jamais - It appears I now have to highlight this again.
It is by tea alone I set my mind in motion. By the juice of the brew my thoughts aquire speed, my mind becomes strained, the strain becomes a warning. It is by tea alone I set my mind in motion. |
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2022/08/18 00:30:26
Subject: Classic Battletech Is Awesome: the Thread!
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Battleship Captain
The Land of the Rising Sun
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Probably a new Whitworth.
Oh! I see what Orlanth did there...
M.
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Jenkins: You don't have jurisdiction here!
Smith Jamison: We aren't here, which means when we open up on you and shred your bodies with automatic fire then this will never have happened.
About the Clans: "Those brief outbursts of sense can't hold back the wave of sibko bred, over hormoned sociopaths that they crank out though." |
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2022/08/18 04:31:30
Subject: Classic Battletech Is Awesome: the Thread!
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Owns Whole Set of Skullz Techpriests
Versteckt in den Schatten deines Geistes.
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It's a Javelin cosplaying as a Whitworth.
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2022/08/18 13:39:28
Subject: BattleTech Is Awesome: the Thread!
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Lieutenant General
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Yes, it is a Whitworth and will be in the Security Lance alongside the Scorpion and the JagerMech.
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'It is a source of constant consternation that my opponents cannot correlate their innate inferiority with their inevitable defeat. It would seem that stupidity is as eternal as war.'
- Nemesor Zahndrekh of the Sautekh Dynasty Overlord of the Crownworld of Gidrim |
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2022/08/18 15:55:43
Subject: BattleTech Is Awesome: the Thread!
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Shadowy Grot Kommittee Memba
The Great State of New Jersey
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So then, updating the list from earlier:
Mercenaries Box Set (GenCon)
1 2x Inner Sphere Standard BA (Ambusher, 6"j)
2 2x Maxim (Size 2, Striker, 16"h)
3 2x Galleon (Size 1, Scout, 12"t)
4 Firefly (Size 1, Striker, 10"/8"j)
5 Starslayer (Size 2, Skirmisher, 10"j)
6 Caesar (Size 3, Brawler, 8")
7 Devastator (Size 4, Juggernaut, 6")
8 Flea (Size 1, Striker, 16")
9 Chameleon (Size 2, Scout, 12"j)
10 Quickdraw (Size 3, Skirmisher, 10"j)
11 Ostsol (Size 3, Skirmisher, 10")
Clan Direct Fire Star (GenCon)
12 Glass Spider (Size 3, Sniper, 8")
13 Rifleman IIC (Size 3, Sniper, 6"j)
14 Highlander IIC (Size 4, Missile Boat, 6"j)
15 Bane (Size 4, Sniper, 6")
16 Phoenix Hawk IIC (Size 4, Sniper, 10"j)
Clan Cavalry Star (GenCon)
17 Locust IIC (Size 1, Striker, 16")
18 Jenner IIC (Size 1, Striker, 18"/14"j)
19 Griffin IIC (Size 2, Missile Boat, 12"j)
20 Shadowhawk IIC (Size 2, Striker, 12"j)
21 Black Python (Size 3, Skirmisher, 10"j)
Battlefield Support - Recon & Hunter (GenCon)
22 2x Warrior VTOL (Size 1,Scout, 18"v)
23 2x Skulker (Size 1, Scout, 14"w)
24 2x Ontos (Size 4, Juggernaut, 6"t)
25 2x Behemoth (Size 4, Juggernaut, 6"t)
Battlefield Support - Assault & Cavalry (GenCon)
26 2x Pegasus (Size 1, Striker, 16"h)
27 2x Condor (Size 2, Striker, 16"h)
28 2x Schrek (Size 4, Sniper, 6"t)
29 2x Demolisher (Size 4, Juggernaut, 6"t)
Battlefield Support - Objectives (GenCon)
30 Mobile HQ
31 Mobile Long Tom with trailer
32 MASH
Battlefield Support 4 (conjecture)
33 2x Vedette (Size 2, Brawler, 10"t)
34 2x Manticore (Size 3, Brawler, 8"t) - Patreon hint
35 2x SRM Carrier (Size 3, Ambusher, 6"t) - KS announcement confirmed
36 2x LRM Carrier (Size 3, Missile Boat, 6"t) - KS announcement confirmed
Inner Sphere Recon Lance (GenCon)
37 Javelin (Size 1, Striker, 12"j)
38 Spector (Size 1, Striker, 14"j)
39 Firestarter (Size 1, Scout, 12"j)
40 Ostscout (Size 1, Scout, 16"j)
Inner Sphere Pursuit Lance (GenCon)
41 Dervish (Size 2, Missile Boat, 10"j)
42 Clint (Size 2, Striker, 12"j)
43 Hermes II (Size 2, Scout, 12")
44 Cicada (Size 2, Scout, 16")
Inner Sphere Security Lance (Gencon)
45 Scorpion (Size 2, Skirmisher, 12")
46 JagerMech (Size 3, Sniper, 8")
47 Whitworth (Size 2, Missile Boat, 8"j)
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Also requires a Scout, so either Vulcan or Charger
Inner Sphere Assault Lance (GenCon)
49 Goliath (Size 4, Sniper, 8")
50 Hoplite (Size 2, Sniper, 8")
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Shogun probably goes here, was wrong on the Ostroc though..
Inner Sphere Heavy Recon Lance (GenCon)
53 Assassin (Size 2, Scout, 14"j)
54 Ostroc (Size 3, Skirmisher, 10")
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Still requires a 2nd Scout, so either Charger or Vulcan
Unallocated Mechs
Vulcan (Size 2, Scout, 12"j)
Charger (Size 4, Scout, 10")
Shogun (Size 4, Missile Boat, 6"j)
Merlin (Size 3, Brawler, 8"j) - Patreon hint
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2022/08/19 21:18:10
Subject: BattleTech Is Awesome: the Thread!
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Lieutenant General
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The most important pic from Gen Con we almost missed....
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'It is a source of constant consternation that my opponents cannot correlate their innate inferiority with their inevitable defeat. It would seem that stupidity is as eternal as war.'
- Nemesor Zahndrekh of the Sautekh Dynasty Overlord of the Crownworld of Gidrim |
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2022/08/19 21:21:29
Subject: Classic Battletech Is Awesome: the Thread!
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Fiery Bright Wizard
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I would buy one of those upscaled elementals just to be a shelf piece.
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2022/08/19 22:03:45
Subject: Classic Battletech Is Awesome: the Thread!
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Ancient Venerable Black Templar Dreadnought
Where ever the Emperor needs his eyes
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I want them for Stargrave and just to have them Automatically Appended Next Post: The 28mm Scale Urbie is nice too I suppose.
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2022/08/19 23:26:04
Subject: BattleTech Is Awesome: the Thread!
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Lieutenant General
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Thargrim wrote:I would buy one of those upscaled elementals just to be a shelf piece.
VictorVonTzeentch wrote:I want them for Stargrave and just to have them
Unfortunately, we know they're just proof of concept sculpts that were too cool to not show off
EDIT: And it seems that I forgot we've seen the 28mm scale UrbanMech HERE. Thanks Kan!
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'It is a source of constant consternation that my opponents cannot correlate their innate inferiority with their inevitable defeat. It would seem that stupidity is as eternal as war.'
- Nemesor Zahndrekh of the Sautekh Dynasty Overlord of the Crownworld of Gidrim |
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2022/08/20 00:45:33
Subject: Classic Battletech Is Awesome: the Thread!
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Ollanius Pius - Savior of the Emperor
Gathering the Informations.
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You're welcome...
I still want them all though.
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2022/08/20 05:30:56
Subject: Re:Classic Battletech Is Awesome: the Thread!
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Master Engineer with a Brace of Pistols
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I actually own one of the old 28mm elemental from the 90s..the new ones are much nicer.
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GAMES-DUST1947/infinity/B5 wars/epic 40K/5th ed 40K/victory at sea/warmachine/battle tactics/monpoc/battletech/battlefleet gothic/castles in the sky,/heavy gear |
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2022/08/21 03:03:52
Subject: Classic Battletech Is Awesome: the Thread!
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Battleship Captain
The Land of the Rising Sun
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I want a 28mm Urbie to use in 40K!
M.
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Jenkins: You don't have jurisdiction here!
Smith Jamison: We aren't here, which means when we open up on you and shred your bodies with automatic fire then this will never have happened.
About the Clans: "Those brief outbursts of sense can't hold back the wave of sibko bred, over hormoned sociopaths that they crank out though." |
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2022/08/21 06:00:48
Subject: Classic Battletech Is Awesome: the Thread!
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Commander of the Mysterious 2nd Legion
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An Imperial Knight army to be proud of
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Opinions are not facts please don't confuse the two |
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2022/08/21 15:07:45
Subject: Classic Battletech Is Awesome: the Thread!
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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I hope they do a 28mm Timber Wolf. I missed out on the Armorcast one.
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2022/08/21 16:18:06
Subject: BattleTech Is Awesome: the Thread!
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Lieutenant General
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Here's the 3D renders for the Battlefield Support: Assault & Cavalry Force Pack:
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'It is a source of constant consternation that my opponents cannot correlate their innate inferiority with their inevitable defeat. It would seem that stupidity is as eternal as war.'
- Nemesor Zahndrekh of the Sautekh Dynasty Overlord of the Crownworld of Gidrim |
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2022/08/21 20:42:58
Subject: Re:Classic Battletech Is Awesome: the Thread!
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Shadowy Grot Kommittee Memba
The Great State of New Jersey
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its...
...its...
...BEAUUUUUUTIFULLLLLLL!!!!!!!!
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2022/08/22 00:08:02
Subject: Classic Battletech Is Awesome: the Thread!
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Owns Whole Set of Skullz Techpriests
Versteckt in den Schatten deines Geistes.
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Condor's an odd-looking duck.
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2022/08/22 00:32:05
Subject: BattleTech Is Awesome: the Thread!
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Lieutenant General
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Yeah, they were supposedly going for a Metal Slug vibe...
... at least they do have a precedent for the snub-nose AC/5 in the Hermes II so I'm okay with it.
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'It is a source of constant consternation that my opponents cannot correlate their innate inferiority with their inevitable defeat. It would seem that stupidity is as eternal as war.'
- Nemesor Zahndrekh of the Sautekh Dynasty Overlord of the Crownworld of Gidrim |
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2022/08/22 01:38:35
Subject: Classic Battletech Is Awesome: the Thread!
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Ragin' Ork Dreadnought
Monarchy of TBD
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Can't say I've ever seen a condor, in person, let alone on the tabletop. Hopefully this encourages people to make use of Quikscell's magnificent products!
Some assembly required, magnificent is a term open to interpretation, NO REFUNDS!
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Klawz-Ramming is a subset of citrus fruit?
Gwar- "And everyone wants a bigger Spleen!"
Mercurial wrote:
I admire your aplomb and instate you as Baron of the Seas and Lord Marshall of Privateers.
Orkeosaurus wrote:Star Trek also said we'd have X-Wings by now. We all see how that prediction turned out.
Orkeosaurus, on homophobia, the nature of homosexuality, and the greatness of George Takei.
English doesn't borrow from other languages. It follows them down dark alleyways and mugs them for loose grammar.
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2022/08/22 02:20:52
Subject: BattleTech Is Awesome: the Thread!
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Owns Whole Set of Skullz Techpriests
Versteckt in den Schatten deines Geistes.
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Ghaz wrote:Yeah, they were supposedly going for a Metal Slug vibe...
Why???
That's not BTech's aesthetic at all.
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2022/08/22 02:35:41
Subject: Classic Battletech Is Awesome: the Thread!
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Highlord with a Blackstone Fortress
Adrift within the vortex of my imagination.
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Does the Demolisher have quad tracks?
I am seeing a double sideplate, but cant make out the track arrangement.
I do like that they have shied away from the vision of vehicles being the size of a mech's foot and gone back to the original vision.
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n'oublie jamais - It appears I now have to highlight this again.
It is by tea alone I set my mind in motion. By the juice of the brew my thoughts aquire speed, my mind becomes strained, the strain becomes a warning. It is by tea alone I set my mind in motion. |
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2022/08/22 02:43:33
Subject: BattleTech Is Awesome: the Thread!
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Master Engineer with a Brace of Pistols
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Ghaz wrote:
Yeah, they were supposedly going for a Metal Slug vibe...
... at least they do have a precedent for the snub-nose AC/5 in the Hermes II so I'm okay with it.
Strangely familiar...like i have seen it before-
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GAMES-DUST1947/infinity/B5 wars/epic 40K/5th ed 40K/victory at sea/warmachine/battle tactics/monpoc/battletech/battlefleet gothic/castles in the sky,/heavy gear |
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2022/08/22 03:26:34
Subject: Classic Battletech Is Awesome: the Thread!
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Battleship Captain
The Land of the Rising Sun
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Orlanth wrote:Does the Demolisher have quad tracks?
I am seeing a double sideplate, but cant make out the track arrangement.
I do like that they have shied away from the vision of vehicles being the size of a mech's foot and gone back to the original vision.
Demolishers were first depicted with quad tracks on the original Mechwarrior rpg, but the later TRO 3026 switched them to a 2 track config.
M.
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Jenkins: You don't have jurisdiction here!
Smith Jamison: We aren't here, which means when we open up on you and shred your bodies with automatic fire then this will never have happened.
About the Clans: "Those brief outbursts of sense can't hold back the wave of sibko bred, over hormoned sociopaths that they crank out though." |
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2022/08/22 10:35:27
Subject: BattleTech Is Awesome: the Thread!
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Ragin' Ork Dreadnought
Monarchy of TBD
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Regardless of what art direction they went, with, it'd be an improvement. Battletech vehicles put the ass in aesthetic. There are very few exceptions to this.
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Klawz-Ramming is a subset of citrus fruit?
Gwar- "And everyone wants a bigger Spleen!"
Mercurial wrote:
I admire your aplomb and instate you as Baron of the Seas and Lord Marshall of Privateers.
Orkeosaurus wrote:Star Trek also said we'd have X-Wings by now. We all see how that prediction turned out.
Orkeosaurus, on homophobia, the nature of homosexuality, and the greatness of George Takei.
English doesn't borrow from other languages. It follows them down dark alleyways and mugs them for loose grammar.
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2022/08/22 13:22:39
Subject: Classic Battletech Is Awesome: the Thread!
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Shadowy Grot Kommittee Memba
The Great State of New Jersey
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Yep - I think thats a big part of why Battletechs popularity seems to currently being exploding. The mech redesigns have made the game and setting much more approachable to "mainstream" wargaming audiences. The vehicle redesigns look like they will help drive this home. I'm really looking forward to seeing where the game goes from here.
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2022/08/22 14:01:43
Subject: Classic Battletech Is Awesome: the Thread!
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Highlord with a Blackstone Fortress
Adrift within the vortex of my imagination.
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Miguelsan wrote: Orlanth wrote:Does the Demolisher have quad tracks?
I am seeing a double sideplate, but cant make out the track arrangement.
I do like that they have shied away from the vision of vehicles being the size of a mech's foot and gone back to the original vision.
Demolishers were first depicted with quad tracks on the original Mechwarrior rpg, but the later TRO 3026 switched them to a 2 track config.
M.
I have one of the original supersize demolishers....somewhere. I liked the design but it was way too big.
No my question is different, are these new sculpts quad tracked? Automatically Appended Next Post: Gitzbitah wrote:
Regardless of what art direction they went, with, it'd be an improvement. Battletech vehicles put the ass in aesthetic. There are very few exceptions to this.
Striker, Manticore, Hetzer, Pegasus, Demolisher, SRM Carrier, LRM Carrier, Schrek, and Savannah Master.
It does appear the most notable vehicles in computer games and in focus are the ones that looked decent. I do feel that aesthetics play a big part in vehicle popularity as only the Manticore is both a well rounded design and a popular icon. I have in all my years never seen a Vedette or Ontos on the tabletop, and other decent vehicles like the Von Luckner never get a look in..
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n'oublie jamais - It appears I now have to highlight this again.
It is by tea alone I set my mind in motion. By the juice of the brew my thoughts aquire speed, my mind becomes strained, the strain becomes a warning. It is by tea alone I set my mind in motion. |
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2022/08/22 23:32:45
Subject: Classic Battletech Is Awesome: the Thread!
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Leader of the Sept
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Platuan4th wrote:I hope they do a 28mm Timber Wolf. I missed out on the Armorcast one.
If you have a printer and a spool of PLA the. You can get an action figure version with all sorts of load outs here
https://www.myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-mwo-timberwolf-73841
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Please excuse any spelling errors. I use a tablet frequently and software keyboards are a pain!
Terranwing - w3;d1;l1
51st Dunedinw2;d0;l0
Cadre Coronal Afterglow w1;d0;l0 |
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2022/08/22 23:37:24
Subject: Classic Battletech Is Awesome: the Thread!
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Ragin' Ork Dreadnought
Monarchy of TBD
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Those are all great ones, Orlanth.
You know, they never showed well, but I was always a fan of the triple gun turret designs. Alacorns, Pikes, they were so silly but exactly what you'd want if you had to send a tank up against giant walking robots.
The weirdest thing is how the vehicles designers seemed uniformly against the idea of their models fitting on hexes. The Indra will not under any circumstances, and the Ku has to be set at a 45 degree angle. The zhukov (though looking awesome, makes you pick it up and turn it over to see if there's a base on there.
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Klawz-Ramming is a subset of citrus fruit?
Gwar- "And everyone wants a bigger Spleen!"
Mercurial wrote:
I admire your aplomb and instate you as Baron of the Seas and Lord Marshall of Privateers.
Orkeosaurus wrote:Star Trek also said we'd have X-Wings by now. We all see how that prediction turned out.
Orkeosaurus, on homophobia, the nature of homosexuality, and the greatness of George Takei.
English doesn't borrow from other languages. It follows them down dark alleyways and mugs them for loose grammar.
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