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If I remember correctly, the Clans did make use of captured Inner Sphere equipment for use by garrisons during the invasion. If you're doing a scenario you might run into a few Inner Sphere 'mechs used by the Clans, but in general during the invasion the Clans would strictly be using Clan equipment.
I don't see a lack in production values. They're using a different material than GW, and a different design philosophy (one tha's not all bling). They look pretty good to me and apparently enough others to get to $800K for a Kickstarter whose original goal was only $30k.
Gitzbitah wrote: I can't wait for Star League mechs. Or for them to announce this lance/star's contents!
I imagine we won't see ComStar or any Star League 'mechs until the Kickstarter passes the $1 million mark (even though I would love to see an updated Spartan).
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I'd imagine the first 'mechs they'd do for the Star League/ComStar would be the Crab and Black Knight for sure. The other two (or four ) are anybody's guess.
And that's when you remember that CTRL+F5 is your friend.
As another fantastic thank you for all you've done, you'll note that if you take either of the Level II Packs above as a reward, you're getting an extra miniature for free. Thank you!
Huh? Does that mean that the Lvl II's count as Lance Packs for the purposes of the rando-pack 'Mech?
They will be drawn from the Clan Invasion and the first 2-4 Clan Star Packs. Basically, the ones that are done or will be done in time for the First Wave of product.
BrianDavion wrote: tech readouts are continuing to be produced. TRO 3025 was phased out and replaced with TRO 3039 (that combined the 3025, 3026 TROs with some new stuf) and I'd not be suprised to see a reissue of it that uses the new art. I think we're currently up to TRO 3150.
The $950K stretch goal has been unlocked. All that remains right now is the $1 million dollar stretch goal with right around three and a half weeks to go.
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Nurglitch wrote: So far the KS is missing the Stalker, the Urbanmech, and the Os-I-can't-believe-it's-not-a-Battlepod-mechs?
Yes. There's a fair number of 3050 'mechs which won't be updated via this Kickstarter (barring them being chosen by the backers via the $850K and $950K stretch goals).
VictorVonTzeentch wrote: So some of the designs they've shown look like the MWO redesigns. Are they using a number of those or no? Cause a number of the Clan Mechs look like they are using that redesign, but then on the Inner Sphere side, we have the Marauder which looks like a cross between an older design and the MWO design.
I've backed, cant resist me some mechs, tempted to back for much more.
No. MechWarrior Online is by Piranha Games and is not affiliated with Catalyst Game Labs. They look similar because they both started with the original FASA designs, although CGL is trying to stay closer to those original designs (when they can) compared to Piranha.
The Kickstarter has just passed ONE MILLION DOLLARS!
New stretch goals have already been posted for the next $500K. News from the BattleTech forum on the composition of the $850K and $950K lances/stars is “… we've already tallied the votes and the comments, and have started discussion.” so hopefully we'll know soon.
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warboss wrote: For those going heavily into this kickstarter, are the designs significantly better than the already updated versions of mechs in Mechwarrior Online? I recently found probably a hundred free mech designs from that game for free download on thingiverse and was curious as to the opinions on a comparison. Some of them have been there for a while but I only bothered to search for them on a lark because of this kickstarter. I don't actually have a 3d printer (yet... fingers crossed!) but it seems like a free goldmine with zero risk unlike kickstarters.
Your's sincerely, a kickstarter backer whose first and only real crowdfunding experience was unfortunately Robotech Tactics.
Spoiler:
ORIGINAL WOLVERINE
UPDATED WOLVERINE
MECHWARRIOR ONLINE WOLVERINE
As you can see, the updated art that CGL is using is closer to the original art than what MWO is using.
They have added a 'Backer and Social Media' stretch goal. If the Kickstarter reaches 6,000 backers, 1,000 Facebook Announcement shares and 500 Twitter Announcement retweets you'll be able to get the 'mechs from the Clan Invasion box for $25. There are currently 5,167 backers, 802 Facebook Announcement shares and 426 Twitter Announcement retweets.
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No longer being produced-
Fire Falcon
Hellion
Kodiak
Whitworth
Bombardier
Howler (Baboon)
Solitaire
Pack Hunter
Scarybus
Firestarter Omni
Berserker
Hermes
I'll miss the Whitworth and Hermes. I would have liked to see the Fire Falcon, but as primarily a Jade Falcon 'mech I can understand it being cut for something that would be in more widespread use.
Will be produced-
Night Gyr
Linebacker
Behemoth (Stone Rhino)
Zeus
Stalker
Hellhound
Goshawk
Piranha
Cataphract
Bushwhacker
Axman
Nightstar
Scratching my head on the inclusion of the Night Gyr, Linebacker and Nightstar. Still no Ostroc or Ostsol
New lance-
Raven
Enforcer
Hunchback
Victor
The Raven seems a little too specialized to be included IMHO
Sacredroach wrote: Well, this was always going to be the Khan and upwards decisions, and they talked about it at length about the web chats planned for those levels. While I hope the Kodiak makes a reappearance, I am very happy with the Stone Rhino.
I too am curious about the Linebacker and the Night Gyr, but it was not my decision.
Showing my limited experience with alot of the Mechs but I had never even heard of the Stone Rhino.
#JusticeForGhostBear
The Stone Rhino is the Clan name for the Behemoth.
The Stone Rhino artwork was one of the Unseen, produced out-of-house by Victor Musical Industries, Inc. so the art preceded FASA's decision to use it as the Stone Rhino.
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Camospaces - Making paint schemes new player friendly
Core Books are are in print, TRO: Succession Wars & TRO: Clan Invasion
Leviathans is being put out again - Kickstarter Summer 2020, all factions coming out at once for Great War and ships. Fiction is planned
Fiction News - Physical copies of Forever Faithful (sold out at con), Iron Dawn, Kill Zone (anthology), Kell Hounds (Anthology & Sold out at con), ShadowRun novels & anthologies, Shadowrun individual profiles.Randall talks about the Kickstarters, Dragon Fire, and small games news
Questions - Will Bonfire of Worlds come back out? (Yes)
Questions - IlClan question - KickStarter delayed IlClan book till 2020 & Layout guys are tied up and issues with China production issues, CGL's efforts to of tying IlClan fiction other novel authors into IClan fiction stories in the making connect to one another.
Question - How the Kickstarter's names being included in future fiction
Question - UrbanMech Plushy Toy possibility (Yes)
Question - Why there so many plushy toys?
Question - Will the Classic designs be made by IronWinds (Yes)
Question - Are there any plans for Quads (Yes) - Goliath and Scorpions need be redesign because they're too big in plastic. Likely going need to be redesigned so they fit on hexes, possibly metal.
Question - Is House Davion going have resurgence? (yes)
Question - Is DropShip on the Kickstarter going be made? (Yes) Ironwinds will be making special run for CGL
Question - MechWarrior Destiny (RPG) status - Work in progress, its using Valiant RPG rules. Art and writing together. Book will include aids for Tabletop players include special features to enhance their game.
Question - Will MechWarrior Design (RPG) have a quickstarter version by year's end? (no) However, Beta Version of the system is going to be sent to Kickstart backers by end of August.
Question - Will the Pilot Cards have game effects or fluff? (Stats) Two type pilot cards will be coming out, with basic one with stats, another one premium card with pictures on the back.
Question - is Shadowrun Spawl gangers minis coming out? (yes) For 2021. Kickstarts been helping figure out plastics works and how handle it. The Kickstart helps educate them handle Leviathans and Battletech
Questoin - When will the redesign Classics appears in TRO? (yes) when we have art, then it will be put out.
Question - When all the minis promised from the Kickstarter be done. (by Gencon 2020 prox) Will not rush for sake quality
Question - TRO Reorganization continue? (yes) No names given, but the TRO by era theme will be continue on beyond Clan Invasion and Succession Wars.
) are anybody's guess.
