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Despite working in 3d and opperating a webstore I'm about an non-techy as it gets. If I could figure out how to host elsewhere I would, I don't know how else to publically host files.

There's a couple very basic in prgress renders in the facebook album (www.facebook.com/paulsongames) I didn't want to tie up the thread with lots of progress shots, I'm trying to stick to the finished conceps and colored artwork artwork. As soon as I have some final renders done I'll post them here. Same with the physical models when they are back from printing.


And quoting the Monday preview so people don't miss it due to the page roll over.

Mediafire is a pretty good option for temporary public hosting, without the need to log in.

HOWEVER, there is a Files section you can use on your Facebook Page, which may be best for you.

OT wrote:
Can you put the rules up anywhere else? Yahoo is just...awful. I've been trying to log on to their stupid groups thingie for half an hour now, to no avail.

Paulson, you must be doing something right. The above user only has 10 posts... since '05! That's less than 2 a year. And one is asking about your rules

Also shows how much yahoo sucks, though. Maybe Google groups / Google docs? People might have to sign up for a list, but that's reasonable. I've had trouble with the yahoo group, too...

 RiTides wrote:

OT wrote:
Can you put the rules up anywhere else? Yahoo is just...awful. I've been trying to log on to their stupid groups thingie for half an hour now, to no avail.

Paulson, you must be doing something right. The above user only has 10 posts... since '05! That's less than 2 a year. And one is asking about your rules

Also shows how much yahoo sucks, though. Maybe Google groups / Google docs? People might have to sign up for a list, but that's reasonable. I've had trouble with the yahoo group, too...

That's cuz I lurk like a champ, newbie!

But yes, this game has got me fiendishly excited.

Hahaha that's fantastic . But now you're maxed out for this year already! Might be time to change your lurking ways

 paulson games wrote:
Fret not my Gear Heads; Mecha Front Monday has not yet passed. (its just running late as I've been slammed with work all day)




So how's that for your Monday preview?





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Looking good. What size class...medium?

You could put them on WargameVault, either for free or for sale.

Anyone know if the Adepticon code for the Paulson bitz is still active, and if so do you have it? I'm looking through all my stuff from Adepticon and can't find the slip, though I did find my paulson underslung rocket pack bit.

Cheers if anyone can help a brotha out.

Today is the last day it's valid, so get that order in now.


The mech in the art is the Neo Bloc medium.

Incoming!

Neo-Bloc Heavy

Looking good!

Sweet although Neo-Bloc isn't the one I'm interested in

I love the pepper-box look of the arm guns.

Will we be playing with ammo allocation, Mr. Paulson?

Yes, it's a shame I haven't gone through all the rules yet, but I've been busy with work, and work, and school.

There's no ammo tracking for standard weapons. Missiles have a limited number of shots as they are significantly more powerful, but standard stuff is considered to be unlimited during a standard engagement.

Very excited to playtest this over the next week and report back! This is the first mech game I'm legitimately excited for!

Arrrrg, I don't know which faction I like more!

How feasible is an army/warband consisting solely of light mechs?

Well light mechs tend to give sensor dice, so they could offset the heavier mechs by the sheer amount of dice you can throw.

I'm in a bit of trouble when this releases because... I like all the factions previewed so far!

A light mech force would be feasible, although it'd be tricky. You'd probably want 1-2 mediums as they would help bring missiles or a railgun which are crucial against heavier targets.

Most of the light mechs are at a partial disadvantage against heavy and quads as their weapons tend to have less of a punch which makes penetrating armor more difficult. Also because they rely primarily on having a high defense to avoid being hit they can be more vunerabel to missile attacks (as missile auto hit) Many light mechs carry machine guns and light autocannons which can help defend against missiles a bit, but a solid hit from a heavy or quad using lasers or railguns can one shot a light mech as they peel through armor like butter and light mechs are lacking in the armor department.

The one advantage that light mechs have is that most of them have one or more sensor dice which they can combine to take down other mechs ala wolf pack style. If they focus as a team on a single target they can overpower heavier stuff, particuarly if they are supporting a medium mech who does the primary shooting. I think it'd take some work and focusing on the mobility of the force to take proper advantage of cover but it should be possible.

That said I haven't tested exclusively light mech lists as part of the playtesting just yet but with some finesse I think you could pull it off.

The typical force I've been testing with is

2 lights, 2 mediums, 1 heavy (average force size totaling 6 mechs)


While I don't have a finalized points sytem in place just yet the aproximation would be: 2 lights would be comperable to 1 medium, 3 lights to a heavy, or 4 lights to a quad.

So a completely light list would likely be 9 light mechs (which is a lot of mechs for this system) Or maybe 5 lights in support of 2 mediums, which would be a more optimal build IMO.




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 Alpharius wrote:
I'm in a bit of trouble when this releases because... I like all the factions previewed so far!

As do I, though Im leaning heavily towards NorAm as a favorite. When the kickstarter goes up Id like to get a set of both, but if I have to choose it will likely be NorAm.

Just to keep you from getting too comfy with your early choices... next monday I should have colored art for the blackfrost heavy.

If I do my job right you'lll want them all



Its hard to remain impartial, I personally prefer the NoArm look slightly more but I think so far all 3 factions have distinct visuals I like about each one. If I were strictly a player (removed form the designing, withotu any sales push) I know I'd have two factions that way I would have enough I could get a friend to play and it wouldn't break the bank compared to other games. Further down the road when there's like 6-7 factions to chose from then I think choosing a favorite would become a bit tougher.

As you get closer to the launch of your kickstarter, please do some feasibility studies as to how much you'd need to take in so that you can make these things as multi-part plastic kits instead of resin. While I understand your position, I think that having the possibility of these in plastic will provide a very strong incentive to fund your project.

 paulson games wrote:
Just to keep you from getting too comfy with your early choices... next monday I should have colored art for the blackfrost heavy.

Nice . Blackfrost are indeed sweet, even not colored in!

I'm hoping these illustrations will be in the rulebook, or maybe even an artbook? Either one would get you some backers dipping their toes in who weren't yet ready / didn't have the funds to spring for the models, but might be tempted to get the models later

We were looking at some artic camo for the blackfrost mechs, saw this one and had to share. Sadly it's a bit complex to replicate across the mechs but talk about stylin'

With a set of 3 Laser Cut stencils you could probably pull it off.... xD

http://www.camodipkit.com/

All I need now is the minis.

rigeld2 wrote:
http://www.camodipkit.com/

All I need now is the minis.

I used to work at Barnett Crossbows and that is how they did the camo on their bows. The dip room employees would use the scraps of camo for stuff like cell phone covers & other small things.

I will have a quad dipped like that. I guarantee it.
It will be epic.

 paulson games wrote:


Its hard to remain impartial, I personally prefer the NoArm look slightly more

I hear they have a support group for those who like those armless department store mannequins.....

I like the blackfrost so far, but really hoping you stick with fewer factions and put out a second light, med, heavy etc before opening up more factions.

Also, what's the likelihood of mixed units, ala merc style, with mecha from different factions?

 paulson games wrote:
We were looking at some artic camo for the blackfrost mechs, saw this one and had to share. Sadly it's a bit complex to replicate across the mechs but talk about stylin'

Needs a Limited Edition mech pilot miniature with hat, fur coat and cane