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2023/08/17 17:35:27
Subject: Re:BattleTech 'Mercenaries' Kickstarter - THE UNIVERSE IS CALLING (UPDATE #61)
Liya International has posted another batch of videos on their YouTube channel.
'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
2023/08/17 17:59:40
Subject: BattleTech 'Mercenaries' Kickstarter - THE UNIVERSE IS CALLING (UPDATE #61)
Flinty wrote: Nooooooo. They are glueing the turrets in !!!1!111
According to this post of mine, Anthony Scroggins states that they were going to have loose turrets, and since the LRM/SRM Carrier has been stated to specifically allow you to build either two SRM or LRM Carriers or one of each they pretty much require loose turrets.
'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
2023/08/17 23:59:11
Subject: BattleTech 'Mercenaries' Kickstarter - THE UNIVERSE IS CALLING (UPDATE #61)
Apple fox wrote: I was hoping the turrets would be loose, those going to be a pain to get off.
>.<
Almost looks like a ball-and-socket connection that distinctly "pops in" (which would be even harder to detach, as well as more prone to having a wonky angle out of the box). Sad :(
edit: although since the ball looks pretty beefy, hopefully the old freezer trick will be effective
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2023/08/18 15:15:52
Subject: BattleTech 'Mercenaries' Kickstarter - THE UNIVERSE IS CALLING (UPDATE #61)
Apple fox wrote: I was hoping the turrets would be loose, those going to be a pain to get off.
>.<
Almost looks like a ball-and-socket connection that distinctly "pops in" (which would be even harder to detach, as well as more prone to having a wonky angle out of the box). Sad :(
edit: although since the ball looks pretty beefy, hopefully the old freezer trick will be effective
I did see that. Will find out the hard way. It’s not the end of the world, but turrets go spin is wanted.
2023/08/19 01:18:48
Subject: Re:BattleTech 'Mercenaries' Kickstarter - THE UNIVERSE IS CALLING (UPDATE #61)
I don't think I need to tell you what they're assembling here
'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
2023/08/19 01:38:40
Subject: BattleTech 'Mercenaries' Kickstarter - THE UNIVERSE IS CALLING (UPDATE #61)
Latest update has August 31st as the expected closing date for the pledge manager, so if you have any changes get them in 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
Aresneo wrote:Posable turrets where always talked about as something that depended on the factory and not something guaranteed. It likely ended up being that guaranteeing posable turrets would delay production as there would need to be more precise training for the people assembling minis to know when not to glue parts on. Or it could be a weaker glue to hold the turrets in place while packing, it did look like a different type of glue container from most of the other videos.
There where no LRM/SRM Carriers in any of the recent videos, just Skulkers, Demolishers, and some hovercrafts. Based on how the missile carriers are supposed to be put together it would be less likely they are glued, unless its something weak and temporary to hold them together during packing.
According to Randall, the turrets on vehicles in general are supposed to be friction-fit. He says he has received actual production sample minis (i.e., not prototypes) for about half of the vehicles so far, and the turrets work well.
As for the ForcePack in question, at this time the intent is for there to be 4 LRM turrets and 4 SRM turrets as Anthony stated. However, we have not seen a final production copy of that entire ForcePack--meaning, a boxed, complete, as-it-will-go-out version--just yet.
EDIT: It looks like they may finally have the pledge manager working like they want it to work, so the pledge manager will no longer be closing on the 31st according to the latest update.
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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
Latest update in the OP. All of the pledge levels have been unlocked and you'll only need to message Catalyst if you need a change of pledge level. Closing date is set for September 15th and should be considered as set in stone at this time...
'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
Just got an email from Catalyst stating that they have charged my card for the balance owed for the Blood Asp and challenge coin I added when they reopened the pledge manager. If you have any outstanding balances due expect to see a similar email 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
'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
frankelee wrote: Alright the pledge manager's locked, where's my stuff? I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR HOURS.
i know you meant this as a joke, but as someone who has seen too many KS turn into cluster fraks because people start complaining unreasonably about how long it took to get the stuff, it is still painful to see.
Latest update in the OP. If you've been waiting for your card to be charged, you should see it 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
'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
This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2023/10/02 16:27:31
'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
2023/10/02 16:37:33
Subject: BattleTech 'Mercenaries' Kickstarter - PLEDGE MANAGER CLOSURE AND PRODUCTION UPDATE (UPDATE #70)
Death_from_above wrote:MechForce Germany (present at Spiel Essen) managed to snag Christopher Frye from Liya International for a couple of minutes.
It would seem that we are still on track for 2023 shipping..
Timestamp 00:58 - more IlClan Mechs : 100% yes. Possibly in 2024, more probable in 2025 though.
Timestamp 01:12 - Randall has a meeting on Saturday to "determine where to localize the German language"
(So German game material quiaff ?)
Timestamp 01:16 - ProtoMech minis : Randall does have a soft spot for them, but don't hold your breath
(i.e. never say never, but definitely not in the next couple of years)
Timestamp 01:23:45 - More Campaigns books (à la Tukayyid) : Randall would love to see more of them.
They had a Luthien Campaign book planned for the Mercenaries KS, but decided to hold back. They're
also working on a Hinterlands Campaign.
Timestamp 01:25 - German Audiobooks : "spam J. Helfers e-mail"
Timestamp 01:29:20 - Audiobook with/by Tex (BPL) : good question for John H. again.
Timestamp 01:37 - Faction Packs will have IlClan-era Mechs in them.
Timestamp 01:50:43 - something something (packaging ?) BattleTech Aces : multiple (5) options on the table.
Timestamp 01:57:35 - European CGL store : worldwide shipping is still challenging. They're looking into Asmodee
Netherlands with their EPM network and another company. They'd like to offer a setup whereby one can order
via the website, but picking/shipping takes place within Europe.
Potential partners are often taken aback upon learning the number of SKUs.
'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
Last call for Salvage boxes who need them for an Inner Sphere or BattleField Support: Objectives ForcePack taken as part of an add-on pledge level bundle.
'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
'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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