I found the McCarron's Armored Cavalry Battalion make up interesting, its from the 2nd Regiment and consists of a Light mech Lance and lots of Hover Armour with some Battle Armored Infantry in support.
Objectives Xapellan Confederation is out and well worth the $5 paid.
Might see Era Report: 3062 today. Here's hoping!
The Master Unit List is now available in a free online database.
Ciao
Hessian
Its a good read, sets things up for Historical:Reunification War.
I did very much enjoy the break down of the Clan-style of war. Mostly because it states zero WMDs. Makes the likelihood of nuclear armed SDSs less than likely, along with a much needed boost to the reasoning behind the WoB's style of Jihad.
I did very much enjoy the break down of the Clan-style of war. Mostly because it states zero WMDs. Makes the likelihood of nuclear armed SDSs less than likely, along with a much needed boost to the reasoning behind the WoB's style of Jihad.
This would not have anything to do with an argument you might have had with CBT's King of the Prats would it?
Also Era Report: Age of War is out.
Mine was smoother than Ice's comebacks...
Mine was smoother than Ice's comebacks...
???
Also Era Report: Age of War is out.
Has anyone else had a problem downloading this? My copy gets to 3.0/10.2 MB then stops like hitting a brick wall.
Quatermaster hasn't got back yet. Annoyingly I just Downloaded Graves Covenant as well and it went through straight away
Haha...
PM Welshman, he is very quick to respond on CBT.
Reunifiaction War is out, downladed and open on my computer...now do I actually accomplish anything today?
Reunifiaction War is out, downladed and open on my computer...now do I actually accomplish anything today?
It's out? really out? You know you can forget about the rest of the day ;D
Just downloaded it, now to spend the weekend reading it, oh and just from the quick look at the mini TRO in the back the TAS Dreadnaught is totally a rip of nBSG.
Agreed 6, the Dreadnought looks a lot like the Galactica.
The melee brawl or the body on a pike?
Surprised the Sword of Light is around at this point in history.
If you haven't purchased this book yet, you should.
The RWR, on the other hand, never mentioned the RWA/RRA divide per se. What we got in the first book is this: Gregory Amaris stayed under house arrest in his mansion for the duration of the war, and the Rim Provisional Government prosecuted the war against the SLDF. Both the original Star League and House Steiner books back up the Periphery book in saying that the 'Rimrats' (nice touch there) had an abundance of conventional forces, and put them to good use. Hardly the disorganized and feuding lot that this book paints them as.
You realise those sorts of words would get you burnt at the stake on the CBT boards and/or start a flame war that would crash the baords permanently. :)
And why we are all here.
just want to duck in real quick. About publishing new 'old stuff': I guess DM and I represent opposite sides of the coin. The way I see it, I'm very happy overall that Catalyst is doing the historical series; there is the impression that they are finally listening to what the fans want.
However, TRO: 3075 is a total mess.
I agree with this but then a lot of past TRO were total mess.
I agree with this but then a lot of past TRO were total mess.
I was actually perfectly fine with most of 3075. Just the whole "even ComStar didn't know about the Royals." That was poorly implemented. Well, that and the Warlord. But that's a whole other discussion.
I agree with this but then a lot of past TRO were total mess.
I was actually perfectly fine with most of 3075. Just the whole "even ComStar didn't know about the Royals." That was poorly implemented. Well, that and the Warlord. But that's a whole other discussion.
That's what I'm saying. I understand the RetroTech additions, but adding in the Royal variants, or ancient designs no longer deployed on the Battlefield in any capacity could have been best served elsewhere (maybe in a Historical, or a dedicated short-TRO.)
The Royal section just irritated me. ComStar didn't know about them, really?! Meh.
TRO: Golden Age or some nonsense like that would have been nice though...
That was the first thing I noticed on my read through. I fell off my chair. Loved that show. I think it was a little to English in the subtlty of its humour, hence its poor ratings, but it was nice to see an American comedy that could actually pull it off.
Yes, in Lem we trust.
Being trained to sift through historic documents for a single gem from a days searching, those kind of things tend to jump out at me.
As did the mentions of the PDZ, 335th Division and 3rd Crucis Lancers.
Yes, in Lem we trust.
Being trained to sift through historic documents for a single gem from a days searching, those kind of things tend to jump out at me.
As did the mentions of the PDZ, 335th Division and 3rd Crucis Lancers.
TR3025 says that the T-bolt was originally considered an assault mech, much as the Griffin was originally considered a heavy mech, when it was first introduced. The implication was that mass of the design was the same (65 tons) but that the categories changed as mechs got bigger.
That was the first thing I noticed on my read through. I fell off my chair. Loved that show. I think it was a little to English in the subtlty of its humour, hence its poor ratings, but it was nice to see an American comedy that could actually pull it off.
Well, keep in mind that "Assault" and "assault" can be used two different ways. During the era Thunderbolts were probably quite common among assault lances and so ultimately fell into the "Assault" class, being stacked against other common 'Mechs of the day. RATs represent likely combinations or groupings, not necessarily weight all the time.
Remember, you're rolling for random assignments in the assault category. If Thunderbolts were likely to be assigned in the assault category, they should and would be represented.
Just something to think about.
Well every other mech in the assault part of the RAT's is 80+ tons, i think its more poor fact checking again.
There were a number of glaring errors KM - Crucis Lancers, PDZs....
I've presented possible explanations, but I'm not claiming the RAT to be in error or not until told otherwise. Then again, (not to be the voice of reason or anything but...) you could just ignore the TBolt when you Roll on it and roll again.
TRO: Prototypes is out!!!
TRO: Prototypes is out!!!
FWIW, folks, I don't think you need to worry about the typos and grammatical glitches in Historical: Reunification War for much longer: between myself, lrose, and a couple of others, we should have them all spotted and nailed down before American Guy Fawkes. ;D
But d'oy, what a frickin' job of work it is! :o
That's not new about the rocket launchers. When they premiered the fluff said much the same thing.
FWIW, folks, I don't think you need to worry about the typos and grammatical glitches in Historical: Reunification War for much longer: between myself, lrose, and a couple of others, we should have them all spotted and nailed down before American Guy Fawkes. ;D
But d'oy, what a frickin' job of work it is! :o
it says that the various nations- not just the taurians- built during and after the war. Try as they might, they couldn't stop it completely. Most of the work in the postwar period was in secret, but not all, even after sending in the terran lawyers (shouldn't they be the ones sporting a shark crest? :P ).
Where is that? TechManual says that Rocket Launchers were introduced by the Marians.
Techmanual pg. 229
As weapon technologies go, the rocket launcher system was hardly
new even when the Marian Hegemony introduced it a few years ago.
Klondike pg. 157
Rocket Launchers were among the simplest technologies the
militaries of the Pentagon Powers fell back upon. Long utilized
by militaries throughout the ages
That said, it means we'll need specifications on the "secret" Periphery Divisions built by Amaris prior to the Coup. The implication being that if they were working in secret and later producing in secret then those divisions could have been pretty advanced - maybe why they gave Kerensky such a run for his money during the uprising...
FWIW, folks, I don't think you need to worry about the typos and grammatical glitches in Historical: Reunification War for much longer: between myself, lrose, and a couple of others, we should have them all spotted and nailed down before American Guy Fawkes. ;D
Like Dave Dobbyn sang, my friend: "Don't ho~old your breath." ;DFWIW, folks, I don't think you need to worry about the typos and grammatical glitches in Historical: Reunification War for much longer: between myself, lrose, and a couple of others, we should have them all spotted and nailed down before American Guy Fawkes. ;D
But the question is will we be added to the list of proof-readers/fact checkers?
FWIW, folks, I don't think you need to worry about the typos and grammatical glitches in Historical: Reunification War for much longer: between myself, lrose, and a couple of others, we should have them all spotted and nailed down before American Guy Fawkes. ;D... aaaand done, thank Gawd! 8) And only two hours after American Fireworks Day ended in Hawai'i. ::)
But d'oy, what a frickin' job of work it is! :o
For those waiting on it, we've got Promotional Tile 1 text all ready, but Wars of Reaving needs to make Gen Con, so it's top priority
By the way, for those interested in Wars of Reaving, it doesn't sound like the wait will be too long.
From the CGL facebook page, posted by Randall:QuoteFor those waiting on it, we've got Promotional Tile 1 text all ready, but Wars of Reaving needs to make Gen Con, so it's top priority
The first level is one of particiaption by the fan base in improving the product, thereby feeling that what they contirbute is taken seriously.
Secondly, why pay 2 proof readers, when you can pay 1and have 1,000 other people submit additional work for free? This second, more cynical reason, is probably not even conciously thought of by TPTB, but exists nonetheless.
The first level is one of particiaption by the fan base in improving the product, thereby feeling that what they contirbute is taken seriously.
Doubtful they'll send you a free copy Irose (those things cost money after all and you've already bought the "free" version), but they could put your name in the thank you section of a forthcoming PDF product and achieve the same results. Heck, a pat on the head on the CBT forum would work for most people - simple recognition is often more than enough.
Doubtful they'll send you a free copy Irose (those things cost money after all and you've already bought the "free" version), but they could put your name in the thank you section of a forthcoming PDF product and achieve the same results. Heck, a pat on the head on the CBT forum would work for most people - simple recognition is often more than enough.
I agree that simply thanking the on-line reviewers would be enough- or maybe even a special thank you of allowing them to contribute some small bit the BT Universe (i.e. find 5 corrections in a product and you can submit a mech for a future TRO or some such). I didn't seriously expect a free H:RW (not that I wouldn't appreciate it) but if they did send on the most expensive part for CGL would be the cost of shipping the book to me, not the printing cost.
I didn't seriously expect a free H:RW (not that I wouldn't appreciate it) but if they did send on the most expensive part for CGL would be the cost of shipping the book to me, not the printing cost.
Without getting into unnecessary detail, needless to say PDFs cost nothing except labor - which makes the format exceedingly wonderful under the cost/benefit heading.
Without getting into unnecessary detail, needless to say PDFs cost nothing except labor - which makes the format exceedingly wonderful under the cost/benefit heading.
Yeah, but labor is not an insignificant percentage of the total cost of a gaming book, particularly a Battletech book. Adam Jury, former layout guru for CGL (and now one of the owner-operators for Posthuman Studios), has done a number of different blog posts about that, even showing numbers. Artwork and writing are a big portion of that non-printing cost, especially since CGL had to update/change their freelancer payment setup after last year's internal issues. I'm not disagreeing on any of the rest of your post, just trying to throw a note in there with it. I've been involved with several other forums, trying to combat the silly mentality of "PDFs cost nothing! Gimme them for free!", so I guess it's just a hot button issue for me.
Yeah, but labor is not an insignificant percentage of the total cost of a gaming book, particularly a Battletech book. Adam Jury, former layout guru for CGL (and now one of the owner-operators for Posthuman Studios), has done a number of different blog posts about that, even showing numbers. Artwork and writing are a big portion of that non-printing cost, especially since CGL had to update/change their freelancer payment setup after last year's internal issues. I'm not disagreeing on any of the rest of your post, just trying to throw a note in there with it. I've been involved with several other forums, trying to combat the silly mentality of "PDFs cost nothing! Gimme them for free!", so I guess it's just a hot button issue for me.
3. Lost Product: How much doesn't sell
Irose, layout is not a fixed cost unless the layout person is salary. Otherwise, layout like writing is usually based on word count or page numbers.
I understand where you are coming from but I think this has less impact on CGL then it does on the magazine industry which is dated material (Once the June issue of say Time Magazine comes out, whatever is leftover from May will probably hit the recycling bin). Yes you want to sell out as fast as possible, but H:RW (for example) will never become lost product- you can keep selling it until it sells out. The only time where you would end up with lost product is if you had a new edition of the rule books come out before the old one was sold out
It is a fixed cost in that whatever the layout costs for a particular product (however it is determined- salary, word count, page count, etc) is the same whether you only do a print edition, only do a pdf edition, or do both. I was only referring to it being a fixed cost in the context of a single product (in whatever formats it may be issued), not across an entire product line.
Just a comment on the pdf versus print issues - it's not just the physical costs that are reduced by selling e-books rather than the dead tree.Want/need an example of this? The '25th Anniversary' IBS costs US$49.99 on BattleShop - at today's exchange rates, that's ~NZ$65. (The upside of the Global Economic Crisis: a much weaker Ameribuck means my Kiwi dollars go a lot further on the Internet. ::) ) In case you missed my CBT.com post on the subject, my FLGS owner got the run-around on the IBS for months through her normal distributor before she resorted to buying a copy through her comics(!) distributor and received it inside a fortnight... but somewhere between CGL's warehouse and her store-shelves, the price went up to NZ$120.
They are also cutting out at least two layers of mark up: the distrobuter who takes the finished book and sells it to local gaming stores, and the gaming store themselves. Both of these have expenses which they cover by paying less than they charge for the books. The actual fraction of the amount paid for a dead tree copy received by CGL probably isn't that much and while some of that difference is represented by the cheaper retail price of a pdf, it's quite possible that there is still an greater profit margin as a result.
Now, I'm all for supporting my FLGS, especially since she's so switched-on about what I want and keeps her eyes/ears open for it, but the downside of the Global Economic Crisis means that right now I just plain can't afford to pay her ~$15(?) dollar profit-margin and the distributor's ~$15 profit-margin. Maybe in a month or two, but not at the moment. :'(
Just a comment on the pdf versus print issues - it's not just the physical costs that are reduced by selling e-books rather than the dead tree.
They are also cutting out at least two layers of mark up: the distributor who takes the finished book and sells it to local gaming stores, and the gaming store themselves. Both of these have expenses which they cover by paying less than they charge for the books. The actual fraction of the amount paid for a dead tree copy received by CGL probably isn't that much and while some of that difference is represented by the cheaper retail price of a pdf, it's quite possible that there is still an greater profit margin as a result.
In general retail distributors get product at somewhere between 50-60% off of the cover price, while retailers usually get a discount of 30-40% off the retail price. (and they usually also have to pay the shipping costs to get the product.) The discounts generally depend on the volume that is purchased- buy more and you get a bigger a discount.
Spot on right here. Unless it has changed drastically, GW accounts received their product at exactly those percentages (50-60%), however they're not based on volume and the company ate shipping - part of their good company policy.
It's easy to imagine then, what the actual cost of the product is when the markup is 50% over what the retailer purchased. (GW could be a bad example, being a monster company in excess of - if I remember correctly - 300 million USD.)
This system works great for the publisher - assuming people want to buy their product and they haven't produced more than they have sold - and places all of the "end" risk on the retailer.
That depends- many times companies have different rates for items that are purchased as returnable or non-returnable. The difference in pricing could be 10-15%. Woe is the small press printer who sells to B&N or Borders on a returnable basis- they may get 90% of the books back in 6-12 months. (I know people that this has happened to- they were happy when they first sold them, and quite unhappy later)
XTRO: Clans and Field Report: Periphery are also now coming soon, as is Wars of Reaving.
Dead Tree of Historical RW was waiting for me today.Did they fix all those typos I pointed out? ??? ;D
The nice bonus in FR: Periphery is the map of the Hansa and Castil;lian territories, but then I'm biased towards those sorts of things.
Oh, and Wolfgang Hansen is still hilarious.
Regarding the map of the Hanseatic League. I am curious: How many planets does this realm contain? 20,25,30,40?
Ciao
Hessian
War of Reaving PDF available sometime August 3rd and the book will be at GenCon.
There is one specific member here who is going to be quite happy with the sentence I just read.
It's a little sad to see how many folks mentioned everything but plot sourcebooks to move the storyline forward. It is kind of frustrating as a fan to see a community so focused on looking backwards. Particularly when the last two years worth of products has felt so heavily slated towards looking backwards. (Note: That's not to say it is, I haven't run numbers on that. It's just felt that way to this fan.)
Just a thought Drost IIa = Firefly - art + weaponsGiven that BattleTech began stealing from successful Sci-Fi franchises from the very beginning, this is nothing new. But, yes, clearly channeling the Firefly-class transport with the DroST.
Just a thought Drost IIa = Firefly - art + weaponsGiven that BattleTech began stealing from successful Sci-Fi franchises from the very beginning, this is nothing new. But, yes, clearly channeling the Firefly-class transport with the DroST.
No. But your answer can be found here. (http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,10314.msg250215.html#msg250215)
Side note: The militia size formulas are very, very interesting. It almost seems like a stealth retcon to have an easy way to say "No, even way back when, lances didn't fight for control of a planet."
FYI three books were released (via download) today including Jihad Final Reckoning. :D
Hmmm... I'm curious: The ToC of Final Reckoning list several chapters pertaining to "Industrial state of....". Do these chapters provide a detailed list of what military hardware each power still manufactures or is this more of a general overview of each factions industrial state?
Ciao
Hessian
Hmmm... I'm curious: The ToC of Final Reckoning list several chapters pertaining to "Industrial state of....". Do these chapters provide a detailed list of what military hardware each power still manufactures or is this more of a general overview of each factions industrial state?
Ciao
Hessian
General overview. It's meant to compliment (and update) the material found in the Objectives series. Objectives are dated to mid-3079, FR updates that past the Bloody Centennial attacks (which take out more industry after the fall of Terra) and brings them up to late 3081. If you're looking for a detailed list, the Objectives series is what you want.
Ok, so how badly is Catalyst bound and determined to screw up my Scorpion Expanses idea? Does Circinus wind up nuked to the four winds?
MA
I still have no idea what the book is like thanks to battlecorps/battleshop having screwed up all 7 downloads and there customer service being a compleate joke, 27 hours to respond to my email about the problem and now 34 and counting since i replyed to that email with no reply.
Caspar III?!? The Blakists rebuilt the freaking Caspars?
MA
I still have no idea what the book is like thanks to battlecorps/battleshop having screwed up all 7 downloads and there customer service being a compleate joke, 27 hours to respond to my email about the problem and now 34 and counting since i replyed to that email with no reply.
Good to hear Rainbow! Hope you enjoy the read.
Personally I'll wait till this comes out in printed format.
Ciao
Hessian
I like the Anubis best, I saw it and was immediately like "yes! They finally made a decent Anubis"
Looking forward to primitives volume 2 and ComStar xtros.
I like the Anubis best, I saw it and was immediately like "yes! They finally made a decent Anubis"
Looking forward to primitives volume 2 and ComStar xtros.
Anticipation!! ;D
I'll have to compare this map to the one in Field Report: Clans to see if the Wolf's position has changed since 3079. Man having Delta Galaxy back would really help them but se la vie as they say.
I'm really looking forward to FM: 3085.
Herb confirmed 3085 for next year unfortunately in the battle chat earlier, I'll just have to be patient (ahhhhhh!!!!)
2012 - The Year of the Star League ;)
He said there would be an Era Report (I'm guessing like 3052 & 3062) and a Field Manual. They're apparently not kidding about expanding the Star League era.Yeah, my response to that was so high-pitched it started dogs barking two blocks away. ;D Just knowing that Liberation of Terra was coming so soon was borderline evilgasm territory for me; to know it's going to have that degree of support-products... well, as a long-standing Culture Vulture, I'm nigh-slobbering over it already. :D
He said there would be an Era Report (I'm guessing like 3052 & 3062) and a Field Manual. They're apparently not kidding about expanding the Star League era.
He said there would be an Era Report (I'm guessing like 3052 & 3062) and a Field Manual. They're apparently not kidding about expanding the Star League era.Yeah, my response to that was so high-pitched it started dogs barking two blocks away. ;D Just knowing that Liberation of Terra was coming so soon was borderline evilgasm territory for me; to know it's going to have that degree of support-products... well, as a long-standing Culture Vulture, I'm nigh-slobbering over it already. :D
Yeah, hopefully whilst set in the Star League era it won't just cover SLDF equipment, it'd be good to get a look at the stuff being built and used by the periphery and houses.
Cool, I've been looking for a bigger cover image.
I have a feeling you might be onto something there.
Just finished reading the Lyran section of FM3085 (yes i skipped to my favorate house 1st), fantastic read and good to see some old favourates of the LCAF back on the rolls, even if they are LCT's in many cases.
...even if they are LCT's in many cases.What are LCTs?
I love this book.
Not nearly as many grammatical or spelling errors as some of the larger previous releases (which is a nice boon), and the information contained therein is exactly what I was hoping to see develop in a post-Jihad BattleTech "Universe."
I can already tell how the so-called "cut down" is shaping up, and how it will more or less be "glossed over" to make way for a post-Dark Age most BattleTech players will enjoy/be familiar with. Art-wise, the book is relatively uninspired, but the Plog illustrations are very well done, and showcase some great Republic-oriented artwork.
As for the full color maps, well they're just fantastic. As is the Rules Annex. Already mentioned are some forthcoming interim period products geared towards fleshing out the later half of the 31st century, while providing players and gamemasters with some useful hold over information (Read: C-Bill conversion for example. Highly informative IMO.)
Overall, I enjoyed the Republic of the Sphere section. Reading how certain facets of the Republic were formed was fun when you consider that most of the information detailing the Republic comes from Dark Age novels that paint a picture of a fully formed nation. Also of interesting note was learning the final dispositions of the various units of the Inner Sphere, Periphery and Clans. While not an exhaustive picture (in particular, the Mercenary section was a little light), the faction overviews were very well done.
Two Thumbs Up.
P.S.: Is the world that hosts the Diamond Shark shipyards on the fringe of the Chainelaine Isles(named Reef IIRC) identified on the map?
Thanks ken any news on ObjectivesFWLThe-area-formerly-known-as-the-Free-Worlds-League?
Thanks ken any news on objectives FWL?
Thanks ken any news on objectives FWL?
Not that I know of, I pushed pretty hard to get LA out, doing some formatting work to get it done. I'm sure it's still in the production cycle, though.
The initial plan was to compile all the 3085 production data into a print product, but that product has since slipped into development hell. We'll have to see if it ever sees the light of day.
Nice it'll be interesting to see FM:Star League, hopefully it'll have pre 1st SW information for all the militaries as well as the SLDF.
Nice it'll be interesting to see FM:Star League, hopefully it'll have pre 1st SW information for all the militaries as well as the SLDF.
That might be an entire book in itself. It was 20 pages just for the SLDF in the SLSB.
Sounds great Knightmare!
I hear your Dread Moores but that kind of happens with all BattleTech products. A little bit of the romance seems to be lost. Heck I can remember getting Objective Raids and actually having a map of the InnerSphere for the first time. Hopefully these new products will add to the flavor of the universe rather than take from it.
Along with releasing Historical: Liberation of Terra Vol. 1 they also put Field Manual: SLDF and Era Report: 2750 up on the coming releases page, we knew about them but the fact that they're up hopefully means they're relatively close to being released (i.e. months instead of a year or more)
Have to admit that my first response to seeing Era Report 2750 was a visceral "Do Want"
Have to admit that my first response to seeing Era Report 2750 was a visceral "Do Want"Seconded. I'm also excited to see how CGL produces Field Manual: SLDF. Given the overview the SLDF received in the Historical, I'm expecting lots of details in the Field Manual.
Hessian let me say I have no problem with the Star League Navy as presented. Numbers seem right and the organization was different than I imagined but no biggie. Presently I just can not believe the lack of House Navies. I'd welcome more info on League warships including the new or rather old Black Lion class Battlecruiser (I guess it would be considered Block I) mentioned in Historical Lot VI.
I wish the SL FM would include the Houses but not to upset by its focus, the SLDF was massive. What can we expect to see in the Era Report and the Field Report? Let the speculation begin!
Personally I'd also love to see information regarding military manufacturing centres and their products similar to the current Objectives series(but i guess that if such a product ever materializes it is a long way before it sees the light of day).
I'd point out that it's Field Manual 2750, a much bigger product than a Field Report. ;)
I'd point out that it's Field Manual 2750, a much bigger product than a Field Report. ;)
Isn't it both? I thought the release schedule mentioned FM: 2750 and a FR series.
I'd point out that it's Field Manual 2750, a much bigger product than a Field Report. ;)
Isn't it both? I thought the release schedule mentioned FM: 2750 and a FR series.
I'm just happy to have a "Year of the Star League."
April Fools!
Are you the maniac that named it "Ginormous Weapon Fighter"?
Too funny.
FYI:
Just saw that on the battletech homepage frontsite Era Report 2750 is shown as a coming release(with beautiful cover art).
Looking forward to that one.
Ciao
Hessian
Just finished ER 2750. The issues for the Shattered Dawn crowd just keep piling up, I feel ever more sorry for you guys. The Field Reports for 2760 will casue more issues, as no doubt will LoT II and FM SLDF.
The new releases are going to cause some problems but in the few discussions we've had (yes eventually we hope to get back to producing new material) we have decided to a certain extent that we like some of what TPTB have done and strongly disagree with other pieces and so we are going to pick and choose what we use.
Not only are we going to be releasing some new BT PDFs this week...but it should include not just 1, but multiple e-pub only stuff! rnb
From the Catalyst Twitter:QuoteNot only are we going to be releasing some new BT PDFs this week...but it should include not just 1, but multiple e-pub only stuff! rnb
Looks like an XTRO (Phantoms), Objectives (FWL), and maybe something else from what recent discussions have indicated. Hopefully ISP3 is also coming.
The Bounty Hunter Dossier, XTRO: Phantoms and HTP: Antallos are out.
Well, I guesssed one out of three...and was desperately hoping that ISP3 was going to be there.
The Bounty Hunter Dossier, XTRO: Phantoms and HTP: Antallos are out.
Well, I guesssed one out of three...and was desperately hoping that ISP3 was going to be there.
It's going to be pretty awesome IMO.
I can't say why, but I have a strong feeling on the subject. 8)
Ray might be sans power right now....
Say what you will about the UK at least our weather is normal
Blacknova I know that pain been avoiding missus last few to avoid it!!
Got a lot done - Cosmic Patrol outline for next book, started fixing forums, a bunch of SR design stuff done, prepped BT PDFs for release...
Where can I find the download for ISO beta?
And three new PDFs are available for download. XTRO: Primitives Vol. 3, Objectives: Free Worlds League, and
The Falcon and the Wolf.
Good to get back after that pounding by Sandy. ;)
the ling awaited primitive thunderbolt...It's the best trooper-style* 'Mech in the pre-clan eras, bar none.
it is most definatly a thunderbolt. I NEVER understood the appeal of that mech.
the ling awaited primitive thunderbolt...It's the best trooper-style* 'Mech in the pre-clan eras, bar none.
it is most definatly a thunderbolt. I NEVER understood the appeal of that mech.
* - Trooper-style= A jack-of-all-trades, but a master of none. It's good in all areas of combat, but does not excel in any given speciality
In forgot to state in my earlier post that I want them all N.O.W!
PLOT BOOKS
Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3
Handbook: House Kurita
Historical: Liberation of terra, Volume 2
Era Report: 3145
The BT Coming Release page has been updated with the following:
OBJECTIVES
Objectives: Clans
Objectives: Periphery
PLOT BOOKS
Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3
Handbook: House Kurita
Historical: Liberation of terra, Volume 2
Era Report: 3145
TECH READOUTS AND RECORD SHEETS
BattleTech Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged
Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex, Revised Edition
FIELD REPORTS
2765 Field Report: CCAF
2765 Field Report: DCMS
2765 Field Report: AFFS
2765 Field Report: FWLM
The BT Coming Release page has been updated with the following:
OBJECTIVES
Objectives: Clans
Objectives: Periphery
PLOT BOOKS
Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3
Handbook: House Kurita
Historical: Liberation of terra, Volume 2
Era Report: 3145
TECH READOUTS AND RECORD SHEETS
BattleTech Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged
Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex, Revised Edition
FIELD REPORTS
2765 Field Report: CCAF
2765 Field Report: DCMS
2765 Field Report: AFFS
2765 Field Report: FWLM
excuse me... I need a towel.
the 2765 stuff has me going gaga. to get a glimpse at the size of the state Militaries of that era would be epic, particularly the CCAF and FWLM which I imagine would be worlds different from what they are today (no warrior houses, no knights)
I just hope we get a clear indication of the 2780 strengths as well
The BT Coming Release page has been updated with the following:
OBJECTIVES
Objectives: Clans
Objectives: Periphery
PLOT BOOKS
Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3
Handbook: House Kurita
Historical: Liberation of terra, Volume 2
Era Report: 3145
FIELD REPORTS
2765 Field Report: CCAF
2765 Field Report: DCMS
2765 Field Report: AFFS
2765 Field Report: FWLM
Good lord I'm buying every single one of these, great time to be a BattleTech fan (really I think the last few years have been)
EXPERIMENTAL TECHNICAL READOUTS
XTRO Succession Wars Vol I.
Interstellar Expeditions is out and XTRO Succession Wars also.
I think the Lyrans on here will like the Zeus :)
Got to say i'm loving the Cataphract as well, its a shame the CCAF didn't get more of them.
Curious question for those that already purchased ISP3 in pdf-format: Does the section on the Chainelane Isles contain planetary profiles similar to those found in the Handbook series or the Objectives series?
Ciao
Hessian
Curious question for those that already purchased ISP3 in pdf-format: Does the section on the Chainelane Isles contain planetary profiles similar to those found in the Handbook series or the Objectives series?
Ciao
Hessian
There's details on the Isles but its more general than planetary
Yes, it has all the standard planetary data and recent history for each world.
New, yummy 'Mechs n' stuff in RS: 3067u, including the most expensive combat vehicle ever.
A Morningstar, actually.New, yummy 'Mechs n' stuff in RS: 3067u, including the most expensive combat vehicle ever.
I'm guessing a Mars Varient
Just finished reading objectives periphery and the Taurian's really got shafted.
Just finished reading objectives periphery and the Taurian's really got shafted.
Objectives: Periphery for those who are interested, also they released the Mercenary Handbook 3055 in an official PDF.
http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,2209.msg578988.html#msg578988
Just finished reading objectives periphery and the Taurian's really got shafted.
Hey, they got some snazzy JumpShips.
Objectives: Periphery for those who are interested, also they released the Mercenary Handbook 3055 in an official PDF.
http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,2209.msg578988.html#msg578988
Did they erase the stuff written by Scott Malcomson as a great big "Eff You for wasting nearly a decade of time!"?
The legal system has already done that. About the only thing that Topps/CGL can do is to remove the ELH in the Dark Ages timeline. What little is left of them, that is, as the Jihad and actions by the Clans has already knocked them down to about 20% of their pre-FCCW strength.
Hey, they got some snazzy JumpShips.Any interesting details?
Best XTRO yet, full of wierd and wild designs that should get the Rule Lawyers in a right little twist.
Love the Enterprise and thinks I might use it in the KU.
Best XTRO yet, full of wierd and wild designs that should get the Rule Lawyers in a right little twist.
Love the Enterprise and thinks I might use it in the KU.
What happened to the Lyrans?
My poor Commonwealth. Now I feel like a Capellan.
Listen Nova be glad your not a Cat or so I hear. ;)
Amen to that the Cats bit the big one.
To amend my previous question: Is it true that TRO: 3145 Mercenaries contains only 25 units?
Ciao
Hessian
What happened to the Lyrans?Davion fans are feeling like Capellans used to.
My poor Commonwealth. Now I feel like a Capellan.
What happened to the Lyrans?
My poor Commonwealth. Now I feel like a Capellan.
To amend my previous question: Is it true that TRO: 3145 Mercenaries contains only 25 units?
Ciao
Hessian
It includes
2 Battle Armour
1 Gun Trailer
4 VTOL
1 Hover
1 Tank
1 Support VTOL
1 Support Vehicle
10 Mech
1 ProtoMech
2 Small Craft
1 DropShip
So 25 units
1st Supplement TRO of 8 I believe
What happened to the Lyrans?
My poor Commonwealth. Now I feel like a Capellan.
That just means your time is coming.
Thanks alot Dragon Cat! It will help me very much to decide if I am going to purchase TRO: 3145 Mercenaries.
Ciao
Hessian
Condolences to any Clan Nova Cat players. As a diehard Blood Spirit(still using the Clan Blood Spirit symbol on the official forums the few times I am posting there) I know how you feel.
Death is not eternal for any faction especially in BattleTech and there are always alternative settings. ;)
Yes, I'm looking at you Handbooks and JHS.
Yes, I'm looking at you Handbooks and JHS.
I promise no more designs in JHS books.
;)
Yes, I'm looking at you Handbooks and JHS.
I promise no more designs in JHS books.
;)
Because there won't be anymore of those?
kind of disappointed about the lack of Star League Era field guides... but they will come eventually.
Historical Turning Points:A disappointment this one was. Looking forward to SL-era field guides and 3145-era mini-TROs, though.Space TexasNew Dallas is out, along with a few other PDFs listed in this post (http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,2209.msg673861.html#msg673861).
It's not quality, but quantity. Like many I was expecting some more Devil's Brigade stuff.
I liked the Succession Wars mini campaign, always good to see the FWL on the up and its the first time i can recall seeing anything on the 3rd and 5th Atrean Dragoons or the 7th Marik Milita.
TRO 3145 CC is out! Sweet sauce. That one's for you Black.
TRO 3145 CC is out! Sweet sauce. That one's for you Black.
I should have noted this here instead of the Upcoming Releases page; but as mentioned there, TRO:3145 Federated Suns is now available (http://bg.battletech.com/?wpsc-product=technical-readout-3145-federated-suns).
The Templar III Mech and the Zibler Tank are Omnis. The Rondel fighter replaces the lost Dagger production and the Cutlass is a mini-Stuka.
I should have noted this here instead of the Upcoming Releases page; but as mentioned there, TRO:3145 Federated Suns is now available (http://bg.battletech.com/?wpsc-product=technical-readout-3145-federated-suns).
Hmmm...I have to admit that I am surprised that another TRO: 3145 pdf is already available. Have I misunderstood or missed something? IIRC the TRO: 3145 pdf's were to be published in intervals of roughly 4 weeks. Now that 8 weeks have passed since TRO: 3145 Mercenaries was published we have already got four of the TRO: 3145 pdf's.
(Disclaimer: I am surely not complaining, I am just surprised and somewhat confused...)
Ciao
Hessian
The Templar III Mech and the Zibler Tank are Omnis. The Rondel fighter replaces the lost Dagger production and the Cutlass is a mini-Stuka.
This just in from Herb.regarding the 2765 Era Reports.
Yes, there will be a map. The format is the same as was used for the 3078 Field Reports, with a short overview of the faction at that point in history, a review of their logistical status (including what training facilities and production centers they have--light on hard numbers, of course--and fleet makeup), an overview of the forces (by brigade, in Updates style to save on space), and era-specific RATs and WarShip specs (at least 2 WarShips per faction).
I don't want battle histories of each regiment, but for the houses to have each regiment named and numbered would be nice.
I don't want battle histories of each regiment, but for the houses to have each regiment named and numbered would be nice.
8)
With six FR's for the period, that is at least 12 new classes. Get ready for more ship choices KU fans.
Ben Rome also had an 'outline' of the ilClan Sourcebook on his site.
The XTRO is one of the best hands down
The XTRO is one of the best hands down
I do like the Amaris ambush mechs, now i just need to find an excuse to use them.
The XTRO is one of the best hands down
I do like the Amaris ambush mechs, now i just need to find an excuse to use them.
how about because they are there...
Really hate their release schedule I'm off 4 days then these get released 30 mins before I go back to work terrible!!
Roll on the morning then they can take some money from me
Really hate their release schedule I'm off 4 days then these get released 30 mins before I go back to work terrible!!
Roll on the morning then they can take some money from me
Sorry about that. Something got hung up, and with half the crew already at PAX there were some delays.
Based on previous authorship acknowledgements, I'd be surprised if Ken did not do the LCAF. In that regards, I am hoping to see entire regiments of Atlas's running recon, painted in a combination of tartan and Hawaiian shirt specials.
Anything less would be a disappointment.
Based on previous authorship acknowledgements, I'd be surprised if Ken did not do the LCAF. In that regards, I am hoping to see entire regiments of Atlas's running recon, painted in a combination of tartan and Hawaiian shirt specials.
Anything less would be a disappointment.
Then I stand disappointed, but I suppose a light battle armour regiment of Banshees should cut it then.
I am just wondering what "new" old regiments the Lyran Author would come up with, or if they are going to be as dull as the DCMS one (which was old guard Plus Rasalhauge)
is Herb doing the LCAF or did someone else get that job?
Two new releases out folks as Shadow Wraith stated Field Report LCAF 2750 is out along with BattleTech Alpha Strike Companion.
Well in case you guys missed it Turning Points: Operation Revival was released on Friday along with some Record Sheets. I know I missed it but hey some new stuff to read! YEAH!!! :)
It already has JP. It'sloaded with a lot of errata with most of it being in the timeline. As it is a free product, I'm not going to bother posting it over at the official site.
Well for everyone who missed it there is a new BattleTech product out for Halloween diving into an alternate setting, Empire's Aflame is a free download for all those interested.
When I read the opening fiction my first thought was that a sniper rifle isn't Bruce Gilmour's style.
Uh, I certainly do like that AU Steiner crest. Very sexy. Also, is this really almost the exact German Bundesadler for the Rim Federation? ;D ;D
When I read the opening fiction my first thought was that a sniper rifle isn't Bruce Gilmour's style.
This is a great book- well conceived & executed. Thanks Herb!
If by great you mean the editors appear to have been drunk, yes.
There's some good material but when FR 2765 Periphery claims that the Magistracy Royal Guard were "the soul of the DCMS" I think it's pretty clear that someone phoned this one in.
If by great you mean the editors appear to have been drunk, yes.
There's some good material but when FR 2765 Periphery claims that the Magistracy Royal Guard were "the soul of the DCMS" I think it's pretty clear that someone phoned this one in.
Yeah, i'd not caught that one when I posted, there's the Lola II and RAT issue as well, other than that I think it is good.
..It's missing the Mako- and Naga-class ships warships from TRO:3057R...
..and it doesn't account for the origins of the seven Monsoon battleships, all of which were accounted for and scrapped or decommissioned in 2668. This one could be chalked up to the general line in LoT:I saying 200 warships were sold to the RWR, but good lord. These were the pride-and-joy of the Hegemony fleet. It's akin to the US selling the USS Constitution to Russia. O.o
Not sure what the issue is with the Naga- the entry makes no mention of them being in any periphery military, just that 3 survived the SL era.
Oh! *whew* I found out that text issue with the Magistracy Royal Guards was NOT an editing error, but a layout one!
Not my fault!
- Herb
Masters & Minions describes the RWN Dystopia; an abandoned, Naga-class ship found by ROM near a former Republican world. So this wasn't in Terra's system; it was back in the RWR. They had it before the Coup.
Masters & Minions describes the RWN Dystopia; an abandoned, Naga-class ship found by ROM near a former Republican world. So this wasn't in Terra's system; it was back in the RWR. They had it before the Coup.
Or it was captured after the Coup and later fled the TH for home when the SLDF liberated the Hegemony. Right now with the info me we have this inconclusive.
Masters & Minions describes the RWN Dystopia; an abandoned, Naga-class ship found by ROM near a former Republican world. So this wasn't in Terra's system; it was back in the RWR. They had it before the Coup.
Or it was captured after the Coup and later fled the TH for home when the SLDF liberated the Hegemony. Right now with the info me we have this inconclusive.
What "home?" The Commonwealth had invaded and annexed the Rim Worlds Republic. There wasn't a home left to return to. :-\
What "home?" The Commonwealth had invaded and annexed the Rim Worlds Republic. There wasn't a home left to return to. :-\
It's probably the last "Star League" books sure these guys are now the Clans but the characters are at their core still the SLDF its an interesting transition story
I look at the 2821 Cluster sized force as representing only the Bloodnamed 40 of each Clan. There had to be large auxiliary forces made up of those who failed to earn Bloodnames. Without those forces I don't see how they can survive Operation Klondike, much less win it.
The exact relationship between Clan and Auxiliary is a blurry one some paint them as units recruited after the landings others have them as always being there
I think your right that after KLONDLIKE they were likely folded in as non-bloodnamed
I look at the 2821 Cluster sized force as representing only the Bloodnamed 40 of each Clan. There had to be large auxiliary forces made up of those who failed to earn Bloodnames. Without those forces I don't see how they can survive Operation Klondike, much less win it.
The exact relationship between Clan and Auxiliary is a blurry one some paint them as units recruited after the landings others have them as always being there
I think your right that after KLONDLIKE they were likely folded in as non-bloodnamed
I remember reading something about it on Operation Klondike. I will look for it.
I am gonna wait to hear some reviews on this one. What time period is it set in?
I am gonna wait to hear some reviews on this one. What time period is it set in?
No love for EA?I am gonna wait to hear some reviews on this one. What time period is it set in?
about 3095, and just wait for my review when MrsA and I record this weekend. I think I maqy go full Yatzhee on this one!
No love for EA?I am gonna wait to hear some reviews on this one. What time period is it set in?
about 3095, and just wait for my review when MrsA and I record this weekend. I think I maqy go full Yatzhee on this one!
- Herb
This year's AFD release is (http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/146982) up (http://www.battlecorps.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=3430).
Two, Turning Points Tokasha was my main reason for getting back on and this historical product had some very interesting insights which I won't ruin here. It will probably impact marauder648's unfolding Hell's Horse alternate which I am anxiously awaiting. As for the battle itself I found the overview pretty good but I was left wanting more.
For those who may have missed it, House Arano: the Aurigan Coalition is now available on DriveThruRPG in both pdf and print-on-demand format. I have one on my EHDD and the other on its way as I type. :D
The history of the Reach itself is less expansive and detailed than I might have hoped; much of the page-count is given over to an examination of the personnel and operations of Kamea Arano’s chosen troubleshooters, Rampart Company, as well as several scenarios. Still, there are RATs and stat-blocks to look over, and quite a few lines that you can read between to formulate games/campaigns....
For those who may have missed it, House Arano: the Aurigan Coalition is now available on DriveThruRPG in both pdf and print-on-demand format. I have one on my EHDD and the other on its way as I type. :D
The history of the Reach itself is less expansive and detailed than I might have hoped; much of the page-count is given over to an examination of the personnel and operations of Kamea Arano’s chosen troubleshooters, Rampart Company, as well as several scenarios. Still, there are RATs and stat-blocks to look over, and quite a few lines that you can read between to formulate games/campaigns....
Does this make it Canon now?
I am currently being cleaned out by the Kickstarter.