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2018/08/04 01:20:00
Subject: Battletech - new starter sets coming soon
About Alpha Strike. The current edition rulebook is oop, there's a mythical intro box set that may or may not be a fever dream. And a selection of rapidly disappearing lance packs.
Any.one know any decently solid rumor or info on the state of the game? I can get pdf files of the book but I'd rather not.
2018/08/04 01:37:05
Subject: Battletech - new starter sets coming soon
Krugerannd wrote: About Alpha Strike. The current edition rulebook is oop, there's a mythical intro box set that may or may not be a fever dream. And a selection of rapidly disappearing lance packs.
Any.one know any decently solid rumor or info on the state of the game? I can get pdf files of the book but I'd rather not.
While the paper version is out of print I believe, you can still get the PDF for $15. Question is how long it will be invalidated. I thought I read on the BattleTech forums that there will be a newer version. Thing is that was over a year ago so who knows when and if it will come out. Just like we were waiting for this boxset to come out. We thought it would have been two years ago.
So it's take a chance, buy the PDF and have the new version come out some time this year or next maybe.
Agies Grimm:The "Learn to play, bro" mentality is mostly just a way for someone to try to shame you by implying that their metaphorical nerd-wiener is bigger than yours. Which, ironically, I think nerds do even more vehemently than jocks.
Everything is made up and the points don't matter. 40K or Who's Line is it Anyway?
Auticus wrote: Or in summation: its ok to exploit shoddy points because those are rules and gamers exist to find rules loopholes (they are still "legal"), but if the same force can be composed without structure, it emotionally feels "wrong".
2018/08/04 02:06:47
Subject: Battletech - new starter sets coming soon
Krugerannd wrote: About Alpha Strike. The current edition rulebook is oop, there's a mythical intro box set that may or may not be a fever dream. And a selection of rapidly disappearing lance packs.
Any.one know any decently solid rumor or info on the state of the game? I can get pdf files of the book but I'd rather not.
While the paper version is out of print I believe, you can still get the PDF for $15. Question is how long it will be invalidated. I thought I read on the BattleTech forums that there will be a newer version. Thing is that was over a year ago so who knows when and if it will come out. Just like we were waiting for this boxset to come out. We thought it would have been two years ago.
So it's take a chance, buy the PDF and have the new version come out some time this year or next maybe.
One thing worth noting about Battletech is that the rules sets move VEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERY slowly, battletech hasn't changed substantially since 2nd edition.
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2018/08/04 12:49:23
Subject: Battletech - new starter sets coming soon
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2018/08/04 14:27:38
Subject: Battletech - new starter sets coming soon
'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.'
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2018/08/04 20:43:26
Subject: Battletech - new starter sets coming soon
I forgot another reason why I stopped collecting BattleTech. Man that website is horrible. Ironwindmetals really need a better website.
Agies Grimm:The "Learn to play, bro" mentality is mostly just a way for someone to try to shame you by implying that their metaphorical nerd-wiener is bigger than yours. Which, ironically, I think nerds do even more vehemently than jocks.
Everything is made up and the points don't matter. 40K or Who's Line is it Anyway?
Auticus wrote: Or in summation: its ok to exploit shoddy points because those are rules and gamers exist to find rules loopholes (they are still "legal"), but if the same force can be composed without structure, it emotionally feels "wrong".
2018/08/04 21:14:11
Subject: Battletech - new starter sets coming soon
He did mention that the maps were not included in the GenCon box set and instead handed out later when you purchased them, so maybe they still will be the thicker cardboard like the older starters. I'm rather ambivalent towards the thicker cardboard maps just because I've been playing for a long time and own many of the older poster map sets FanPro put out, they really don't work with the cardboard maps. Thick cardboard or not, that starter looks great and I kinda wish I had my GenCon buddy grab one
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I really hope those were either prototype mech models or ones that were left in the sun too long.... they seemed to have no detail to them .. just basic mech shapes .... really poor looking IMO
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2018/08/05 01:06:32
Subject: Re:Battletech - new starter sets coming soon
NewTruthNeomaxim wrote: Wasn't "Total Warfare" their newest release, via Gencon? Catalysts release schedule confuses me to no end. :-p
Total warfare was their core book, I THIIINK they've reprinted it, but this is a new book, it's a pure story book mind you little if any hard core rules, but Btech fans eat that stuff up.
at least some of em do, although they need to stop catering to the people who still want the fedsuns to pay karmicly for the 4th sucession war. if your game is healthy you shouldn't be catering to people still angry about something that happned 30 years ago real time
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2018/08/05 01:19:15
Subject: Battletech - new starter sets coming soon
ah64pilot5 wrote: I really hope those were either prototype mech models or ones that were left in the sun too long.... they seemed to have no detail to them .. just basic mech shapes .... really poor looking IMO
There's detail on the minis, you can see brief flashes of it when he turns them. He just has really gakky lighting combined with a really gakky camera.
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2018/08/05 02:19:19
Subject: Battletech - new starter sets coming soon
Not really. Releasing a product that is 100% compatible with all the other map sheets is a much better idea than releasing it in a new medium that isn't.
NewTruthNeomaxim wrote: Wasn't "Total Warfare" their newest release, via Gencon? Catalysts release schedule confuses me to no end. :-p
Total Warfare was released 12 years ago.
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Not really. Releasing a product that is 100% compatible with all the other map sheets is a much better idea than releasing it in a new medium that isn't.
NewTruthNeomaxim wrote: Wasn't "Total Warfare" their newest release, via Gencon? Catalysts release schedule confuses me to no end. :-p
Total Warfare was released 12 years ago.
was it that long ago? christ I feel old
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2018/08/05 02:42:28
Subject: Re:Battletech - new starter sets coming soon
'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
2018/08/05 03:07:19
Subject: Re:Battletech - new starter sets coming soon
the vintage covers are a trick so that you know if it's a reprint or not (as presumably it's updated with errata) and by using vintage art work they can save on having a new art comission, smart move really
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2018/08/05 03:09:16
Subject: Battletech - new starter sets coming soon
Plus it's a good way of getting the core rulebooks of BTech back in print rather than maybe sometimes in print, but mostly found in stores that haven't gone through their old stock and eBay.
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Review of the new plastic 'Mechs from Camo Specs Online:
'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
2018/08/06 01:12:29
Subject: Battletech - new starter sets coming soon
Not really. Releasing a product that is 100% compatible with all the other map sheets is a much better idea than releasing it in a new medium that isn't.
All the other mapsheets except for everything released during the last two editions of the game, you mean (or rather, from the 2011 Introductory box set onwards).
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2018/08/06 01:32:02
Subject: Battletech - new starter sets coming soon
I forgot another reason why I stopped collecting BattleTech. Man that website is horrible. Ironwindmetals really need a better website.
You are very easily deterred.
Back then it was a bunch of little things that combined made the experiance worse. Plus going through depression didn't help much at all either. Sadly it seemed my depression came back again and that is why I was so negative last week. So just bear with me.
Agies Grimm:The "Learn to play, bro" mentality is mostly just a way for someone to try to shame you by implying that their metaphorical nerd-wiener is bigger than yours. Which, ironically, I think nerds do even more vehemently than jocks.
Everything is made up and the points don't matter. 40K or Who's Line is it Anyway?
Auticus wrote: Or in summation: its ok to exploit shoddy points because those are rules and gamers exist to find rules loopholes (they are still "legal"), but if the same force can be composed without structure, it emotionally feels "wrong".
2018/08/06 06:21:07
Subject: Battletech - new starter sets coming soon
Davor wrote: Back then it was a bunch of little things that combined made the experiance worse. Plus going through depression didn't help much at all either. Sadly it seemed my depression came back again and that is why I was so negative last week. So just bear with me.
Don't worry, it's not just you. BattleTech has its head so far up its retro ass even its websites feel like 1993. Oooh, vintage!
Let's put on our big boy pants and soldier on though because these new boxed sets are looking really really good
Krugerannd wrote: About Alpha Strike. The current edition rulebook is oop, there's a mythical intro box set that may or may not be a fever dream. And a selection of rapidly disappearing lance packs.
Any.one know any decently solid rumor or info on the state of the game? I can get pdf files of the book but I'd rather not.
While the paper version is out of print I believe, you can still get the PDF for $15. Question is how long it will be invalidated. I thought I read on the BattleTech forums that there will be a newer version. Thing is that was over a year ago so who knows when and if it will come out. Just like we were waiting for this boxset to come out. We thought it would have been two years ago.
So it's take a chance, buy the PDF and have the new version come out some time this year or next maybe.
As posted in this thread, Catalyst announced the new edition of Alpha Strike a little while back, which is basically second edition of Alpha Strike for it's 5th anniversary. It replaces the original books, includes revisions and all errata. It is previewed on their Upcoming Releases section.
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2018/08/06 16:34:38
Subject: Battletech - new starter sets coming soon
Really hoping they start being available via Element Games
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Krugerannd wrote: About Alpha Strike. The current edition rulebook is oop, there's a mythical intro box set that may or may not be a fever dream. And a selection of rapidly disappearing lance packs.
Any.one know any decently solid rumor or info on the state of the game? I can get pdf files of the book but I'd rather not.
While the paper version is out of print I believe, you can still get the PDF for $15. Question is how long it will be invalidated. I thought I read on the BattleTech forums that there will be a newer version. Thing is that was over a year ago so who knows when and if it will come out. Just like we were waiting for this boxset to come out. We thought it would have been two years ago.
So it's take a chance, buy the PDF and have the new version come out some time this year or next maybe.
As posted in this thread, Catalyst announced the new edition of Alpha Strike a little while back, which is basically second edition of Alpha Strike for it's 5th anniversary. It replaces the original books, includes revisions and all errata. It is previewed on their Upcoming Releases section.
Oh I missed that or memory is relapsing on me. Thank you for this.
Agies Grimm:The "Learn to play, bro" mentality is mostly just a way for someone to try to shame you by implying that their metaphorical nerd-wiener is bigger than yours. Which, ironically, I think nerds do even more vehemently than jocks.
Everything is made up and the points don't matter. 40K or Who's Line is it Anyway?
Auticus wrote: Or in summation: its ok to exploit shoddy points because those are rules and gamers exist to find rules loopholes (they are still "legal"), but if the same force can be composed without structure, it emotionally feels "wrong".
2018/08/06 23:22:45
Subject: Re:Battletech - new starter sets coming soon
It's important to note that this game is SOLID, with rules sets that stand the test of time, and the mechs are very inexpensive to get a couple of lances and go to town with. BattleTech is easily one of the best mech combat games out there.
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2018/08/07 01:01:18
Subject: Re:Battletech - new starter sets coming soon
Grot 6 wrote: It's important to note that this game is SOLID, with rules sets that stand the test of time, and the mechs are very inexpensive to get a couple of lances and go to town with. BattleTech is easily one of the best mech combat games out there.
I'll second this, the ruleset is solid for what it is, that said don't expect to play out large multi regiment vs multi regiment battles like in the novels with the Btech ruleset, it's a skirmish game.
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