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I own a few FW titans. I bought them for the collector-ship and hobby aspect, not as a gaming piece (but I would use them in APOC games)

I've seen the "paper" titans, and scratch built titans that players put together for gaming and have no problem with them. Most of them look like
just what they are, playing pieces. When I bring my titans into the shop all eyes are on it; Armorcast/Paper Titans usually are left alone.
That's the hobby aspect. It my Titan is blown apart by a paper titan, that's the gaming aspect..

This thread seems more like an opportunity to complain about 545 than any real issue; You and the group had already accepted the scratchbuilt titan, so it's not about legitimacy?

When you play Apocalypse, anything goes.

 StormK wrote:

To update everyone this guy is notorious for his hissy fits and arguments over ridiculous things. As an organizer of the event I was upset that his behaviour was so bad after so many concessions had been made for his benefit. He is a notoriously bad loser and an even worse winner. He has a reputation at a number of game stores in the area and he is usually the source of conflict everywhere he goes. Everyone in our game group has agreed that they do not want him in any future club-sanctioned games.

I think you've identified the primary problem: 545's attitude.

I think you've also identified the primary solution: Don't play with him any more.

Best of luck!