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Are these battlemechs?
>>96584177No.
>>96584389Is this a battlemech?
>Mercenary company gets hired to serve as cadre for new planetary militia >Decides to take over the planet insteadHas this been done in BT? Working on my villains' motivations.
>>96584414I mean...holding an entire planet is something you need a fuck ton of people and money for. Not any old merc company can do it. If you have that kind of scratch, why even bother?
>>96584394You don't, just build it, you bring it to life!
>>96584444Quads checkedThat's a pretty similar situation to one of the Grey Death legion books and one of the clients' number one fears about hiring mercs too. A merc company could do it, but it'd be a real long game of sedition and conspiracy rather than hostile takeover
>>96584444>>96584465Fair point. I think I'll make the CO the descendant of the planet's baron from before it was conquered by the clans, that gives him a personal stake besides sheer greed and power hunger
>>96584414Mean its more or less the origin story of the Circinus Federation if you were to boil it down to the simplest of components? Pretty sure a few other bandit kingdoms have this sort of similar story going for them as well?
Rate my 10k
>>96584521>10kYou have 7 more points to spend!
i'm a loser, i can't find where the shrapnel is u/l
>>96584444You don't need to hold the entire planet, you just need to hold the capital long enough "legally" install yourself as the government. As long as there isn't anyone loyal enough to the old regime to try and challenge your claim to power then your set.It's really not as hard to pull off a military coup as you seem to think.
>>96584526This isn't 40k
>>96583522I just realized that there was another mech that met the conditions for crippling damage and should be forcibly withdrawn. That means that 5 units are down and out in just 6 turns, and the 1st turn had no shooting. Forced withdraw rules really speed up the game. At this rate, I'll be shocked if it goes past 10 turns.
>>96584542>rebrand ly/SnordsStoryTimeCopy that into your search bar. Delete the space and put a "." in there. Then follow the folder routes in my picture.
>>96584465>>96584544Realistically you could take over a government with like 10 people. I think the USSR did exactly that during the cold war.
>>96584394That's someone who plays Battletech.
>>96584389Damn it, Japanese books uploaded when
>>96584394This is more like it
>>96584835I'm not sure if this is chewable but I'll give it a shot
>>96584544So the plot I'm working with is basically >Clans abandon a planet in canon>a year later, the descendant of the baron who lost the planet a hundred years ago returns to claim the throne>finds that in the intervening year the locals have organized their own government and aren't interested in being ruled by a mercenary with no actual governing experience
>>96584550Sorry, you have 7 more BV to spend!
>>96584835Behold!
>>96584914Then you're looking at an active resistance to your rule being inevitable. Unless the entire planetary militia is willing to submit then you're going to end up with your own tiny Amaris civil war on your hands.
>>96584990Damn, poor animals
Why are there no canonical variants of the Hound? It feels like a platform rife for upgrades Widespread, cheap, and more than 50 years old by 3150.Literally just strip it the SHS for DHS and you free up 5 whole tons while gaining heat capacity.
>>96585030The thing is. While that is a cool bit of lore. It is and also isn't true because many zoids are actually zoid cores shoved into artificial bodies. Its complicated. But if you care to read, here is a good lore book. https://theironbible.com/ZoidBooks/TheZoidsBible.php
Is there any Amaris-associated mech that came out in plastic?
>>96585079Why are you afraid of metal?
>>96585082heavy, hard to paint on it, expensive, and if I drop it by accident it will be the end of it
>>96585100Uh huh.
>>96584389>Well this is awkward...
I'm having a hard time finding info on how elevation affects los. best I can discern (admittedly on the fly because I was lazy) is that if two mechs are on the same plain with elevation between them, it breaks los. No idea how to handle shooting up or down an hill with clear los.
>>96584177Kind of
>>96585294
What's more fitting name for a part merc part troupe band? Gonna paint it yellow>Shepherds of Carcosa>Repairers of reputation
>>96585328Neither. They both suck.
>>96584414Technically, GDL. But the baron ar the time was being a war criming dipshit.
>>96584914In their defense, this rando hasn't had a claim on the planet since Fall 3059, assuming it was the Jags, the clan most likely to not keep the current rulers around as figureheads, because Jags.
>>96585328Shepherds is much much better, but mostly because "repairers" absolutely fucking sucks. It's not really a contest.
Alright you boomers, I know at least one of you is here. Yall were playing battletech on the two big tables pushed together on the wheels today. And bitching about some dude cheating with arty or some shit. I could not in good conscience, in public, let my autisim get the better of me and correct you in front of your friends but holy fuck. Not all Vtubers are furrys. An anime girl with cat ears and a tail is not a furry. Im sure some use furry avatars, but when you think furry, think Lola Bunny from space jam, or fox from starfox, or yojimbo. Most of the mainstream giga popular ones are just an anime girl with cat ears. Whatever the fuck this thing is with the Black Lanner is a furry. The vast majority of hololive girls arnt. Although I do agree with the other half of that conversation in that yes, todays young men are completely fucked and never stood a chance. You guys are alright though and I hope the new shop still has room for everyone.
>>96585639Son, I was writing smut for the /a/ monstergirl thread 15 years ago with 100k views. Who are you calling boomer?
>>96585316Thanks, that's helpful. I'm going to try make an effort to read the proper rules tomorrow before we play, instead of us trying to learn mechanics beyond the scope of the quickplay guide while playing.
>>96584631>rebrand ly/SnordsStoryTimeI got results from the new link, but I kept seeing all-but from the old link: I'm Confused ಠ_ಠ
>>96585316Where did this come from? It doesn't look like an official product so how do we know it's accurate? Taking rules advice from anyone but the publisher is usually a bad idea.
>>96584512That pilot had one cockpit hit too many.
>>96586071There source is listed at the top of the page.
>>96586071It's just a visual representation of the official rules it references in an attempt to help players better understand. Also fairly certain it was made by a demo team member, but another anon here can correct me if I'm wrong on that.
>>96586071this better be bait
>>96584051Okay so we got the light Hermit Crab for urban fighting, we got medium Crab for lasers, we got assault King Crab for killing whatever with AC20'sWhat would a heavy class crab mech be?
>>96584472That's what happened on Hsien during the early Jihad; the Wobbies brought in the "rightful" duke and his mercenary company in order to take control of the planet.
>>96585136you can fit 24 of them in a union.
>>96586180>Also fairly certain it was made by a demo team memberIt was made by NEA
>>96586352Should that mean something to me?
>>96586371guess the loretubers don't talk about cincy, huh?
>>96586387Again, should that mean something to me?
>>96586391If you have an even passing interest in Battletech, yes.
>>96586371Only if you aren't a newfag
Is it true that in the rules if you are a homosexual the game rules say you have to kill yourself? My uncle says that is why he doesn't let me play Battletech with him (I'm gay)
>>96586403Yeah, that's correct. It's in Total Warfare, under scenario creation. Fags aren't allowed to play this game.
>>96586403That is true. It's been in the rules since Battledroids.Total warfare expanded on it with different weather conditions.
>>96586403Not exactly, but that's basically accurate, yes. It's been in BT since Battledroids, though it's not in BMM because there's no weather and scenario rules there
>>96586403yesand we'd prefer you did that anyway
>>96586405>>96586411>>96586416Alright, thanks anons. I will stick to gayer games more inclined towards my proclivities, like 40k
>>96586426I heard Lancer is also good for that.
>>96586416BMM does have weather rules
>>96586352Speaking of, is he still around?
>>96585136
>>96586216If symmetrical arm loadouts and IS tech are thematically required, probably something like this.
>>96586405>>96586411>>96586416What about being a tranny? :3
I'll just leave this here, catchyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-s2m8xceOwI
>>96586216
>>96585812I don't know what to tell you man. I've barely dug into the Snord files, but in my hunt I was able to find Shrapnel 22, like you can see in the picture. I don't know why it wouldn't be appearing for you.
>>96586396Namefags only matter to you.
>>96586726Other then the crab and king crab who else has the title of crab?
>>96586426Funny and all, but the timestamps of those posts makes it obvious that you're self replying. Only>>96586425 isn't yours, since it was posted 10 seconds before your mass reply to yourself.
>>96586662That's a DDR song right there.
>>96586865The Hermit Crab, 25 tons of crab-shaped Spider introduced in 3104.
>>96585639>Not all Vtubers are furrys. An anime girl with cat ears and a tail is not a furry. Im sure some use furry avatars, but when you think furry, think Lola Bunny from space jam, or fox from starfox, or yojimbo. Most of the mainstream giga popular ones are just an anime girl with cat ears. Whatever the fuck this thing is with the Black Lanner is a furry. The vast majority of hololive girls arnt. Although I do agree with the other half of that conversation in that yes, todays young men are completely fucked and never stood a chance. You guys are alright though and I hope the new shop still has room for everyone.That's a whole lotta words for you to contradict yourself in the next sentence pilot. Maybe that means that yes you are a furry/ they are furry bait
I haven't looked at any of the newer force packs, are there any worth getting? I'm mostly interested in evergreen mechs that can be used in all eras.
>>96587072Why do you need to ask if they're worth it? Just buy them
>>96587072Depends what you mean by newer. The mercenary kickstarter batch includes a lot of the mookier side of the evergreen list, stuff like Vulcans and Hermes II and Chargers. The newer newer packs have a lot of later era units.
>>96586865There is a hermit crab, who is essentially carcinalized spider
>>96587424The idea that this thing can run 118kph is hilarious.
>>96587430I am more curious how it manages to twist its torso on account of legs being where they are
>>96587467Same way the Yeoman does. Side note, remember that the Vindicator cannot torso twist.
>>96587467newfags like you are the reason they massacred my nova
>>96587482Your Nova already does that by setting itself on fire
>>96587467It's a crab. It runs sideways.
>>96587524Actually the legs don't bend that way
Making a 3025 kurita company, outside of the drac trio any recommendations of mechs to take?
>>96587620There's a book that lists all the mechs you're allowed to take. This isn't hard.
>>96587624And a website
>>96586216>le heckin heavy crab discussion again
>>96584177Jeuse Zoids, ways off the mark of Patlabor's civilian friendly design aesthetics!>>96585328The Neurodivergents!>>96586391>Again, should that mean something to me?BattlePope, get the Nuke Template... the BIG Nuke Template!>>96586403>Is it true that in the rules if you are a homosexual the game rules say you have to kill yourself?No, because then we wouldn't have any Clan Players!
>>96587645There will be a full crab set and there is nothing you can do about it!
>>96587624I have a specific set of mechs I tend to gravitate towards so I was trying to branch out see what others thought was good
>>96587666>supports pope>Satan's digitschecks out.
>>96588003I mean he is delivering Nuclear Hellfire...
>>96587620Try the Phoenix HawK and the Hermes III.
>>96586500He's not doing any online BT discussion during the playtesting period. Cincy is one of the main playtest groups, and they're trying not to taint results by reading all the shit takes on the new rules
>>96588218That's surprisingly principled, but I hope they have at least somebody keeping their finger on the pulse. Rule changes that may seem very good for experienced players can sometimes not be the best for all players.That said I almost feel like playtesting some of this stuff is a formality. You could probably implement the side table changes and ammo explosion/case/caseii changes tomorrow and it would only piss off a special kind of grog.
>>96588218Glad to hear he hasn't succumbed to overmedication, shitfits or his legendary bad luck yet.>>96588263>and it would only piss off a special kind of grog.Is there any other kind?
>>96588263They did say there are other changes that won't be playtested because the consequences are so obvious or small that it's not worth testing before implementation. So they do want to see how these work before they formalize them.
>>96588218Except they'll likely be going to the playtest forum to post about it. And see the shit takes there.
>>96588263>You could probably implement the side table changes and ammo explosion/case/caseii changes tomorrow and it would only piss off a special kind of grog.Fuck off, all of that is shit and ruins what makes Battletech good
>>96588311I haven't seen NEA or any of the Cincy people anywhere online in weeks, including in the playtest forum or in the agent Discord, so whatever else, they seem to be isolating during testing.
I'm sick and I need to be stopped.
I don't suppose anyone could point me towards a battlemech manual pdf?
Killing Kuritans is no crime
>>96588366Seconding this. My facebook group needs it too
>>96587182CGL´s new "target audience"
>>96588366>>96588387Check the Cranston Snord trove. Link in the OP.
>>96588406>new target audience>newAs if a business has never catered to the paying demographic before.
>>96586216Marauder kinda looks like a lobster if you think about it
>>96588421Please don't tell CGL plants how to take down our archive.
>>96584051This doesn't mention that she needs at least some of her head shaved for the helmet
>>96588329
>>96588455You don't need it, it just makes the connection better
>>96588455You put on enough hair gel it starts conducting.
I preordered sone gothic stuff because i saw a paint scheme of them that made them kind if look like beat up salvaged mechs ane if you go deeper down that route even more they could be good for low level factions.
>>96588523Which Space Marine chapter is this?
>>96588344Be not ashamed Davion man.
>>96588523I hate them all.
>>96588421Thanks. I looked everywhere but there. Went back through share threads for a while
Is smaller feller a commando?
Whats the best way to clean mould lines and flash on CG plastics? The plastic is so soft my normal methods damage it
>>96588680Buy a resin printer and don't worry about CG plastics being doodoo ass
I'm quite taken with the king crab. will this lance make me a faggot somehow? Consider that I have no idea about eras or factions and will be playing kitchen table with people who will most certainly be fielding slapped together lances of whatever mechs have the most badass spectacle.king crabatlusawesomeviktor
>>96586526>Spider 2.0>Laser Boat>PPC Sniper>Close range brawlerHm that sound like a good lance for you?
>>96588715Running four assaults isn't my idea of the best way to play battletech, but have fun.
>>96588740Dunno if the canon Crabs were ever designed to work as a lance in the first place, but looking at the speed and range profiles, I'll go with my gut and say no, at least not more than two types together. Otherwise keeping unit cohesion will be a bitch. Feel free to run them through MM and convince me otherwise though.
Aside from the Davions and Kerenskys (I think, based on Natasha K), are there any other houses know for having red hair?
>>96588928Sure.
>>96588406Reminder that there are Brigador Pewter miniatures available these days.
>>96588605What's so bad about the king crab and the firestarter?
>>96588385yesbased that the smoke jaguars survivedi remember i called it years ago when we were discussing it years ago
>>96588989Some of them look great, but others definitely look better in the game (even though they look great in the game) maybe just a taste thing idk.idk why they have so few Corvid models, just the Treehouse Truck-kun & Grav-bikes. The covie units looked so cool, though the Treehouse was the coolest one.I love how they exist in lore as souvenirs made & sold by the Company to commemorate their brutal takeover of Solo Nobre. "Here's a little metal figurine of the vehicles Spacers used to kill 1000s of civilians after we hired them to kill civilians". Amazing worldbuilding.Now I wonder what remaining Nombrites call the night Great Leader died & the brigadors came. They have to have some cool name for it. The Briganid. idk
>>96589029>Briganid"Brigandage"
>>96589029Brigadoomsday.
>>96589029The Long Night of the Brigadors, if the merch store descriptions are any indication.
Sunder O or OD?
>>96589029>>96589148>>96589160Brigadoom. Then we can make a musical!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3WuU4t-Iss
The like the idea of installing a reclining chair in a thunder bolt and just living in it, like post battle just park it up and cuddle up and go to sleep, like a sleeper truck with legs
>>96588788Would you be able to reccomend a more suitable lance based around king crab? I really want to get one going but I'm utterly overwhelmed by the ammount of chassis. I want to have some choice in my selection rather than simply picking a good team from a list or something
>>96589018Race to Terra DLC when?
>>96588385He defected to hel them tho
>>96589481No he didn't, loyal ending is canon and tragic.
>>96589529Wargames don't have canons silly.
>>96589435Jenner, Enforcer, Griffin, King Crab.
How often the ownership of the planets/systems change between hands in the late 3rd SW era?
>>96588715Does the group you're playing with have a BV limit to balance forces?
>>96587473CGL retconned ntt so now every mech can twist (personally I dont like the change but it's the timeline we find ourselves in).
>>96588523Trans-gothic battlemechs
>>96588523IT'S NOT A PHASE DAD THIS IS WHO I AM NOW!
>>96590389did you know that when you organize your own games, you're allowed to choose which rules you play with?
>>96590552No, you have to play with the rules I say.
Rolled 2, 4 = 6 (2d6)>>96590557rolling for kissing phase
>>96590552that's too much power for any one gammer
>>96590574>Rolled 2, 4 = 6 (2d6)What's your piloting skill anon, you probably failed
>30 Tons:>W/O CASE: Can barely survive an ammo explosion in the leg or arm (Arm+ST+CT = 22 structure, Leg+ST+CT= 24 structure), basically only surviving through-armor ammo hits. Always loses side torso.But are there Introtech mechs that have their ammo stored in their arms/legs anyway? Guess one or two somewhere?
>>96590620I'm not sure if there are any that are that light, but there are a few with arm ammo, and I think one or two with legs.
>>96589769looks pretty reasonable>>96590252haven't got there yet, I'm just excited to set up some minis for my first lance. Me and four others are still learning the game. Gonna reach out to local 3d print nerd who is apparently looking for people to play bt, so we'll figure that out
>>965905875 but I didn't declare tongue
>>96588344This man needs an intervention.
>>96587430>>96587424I find it bizarre that the "Hermit Crab" was designed as a lightly armed/armored speedster, not a chunky urban combat mech like the Urbie. The name doesn't fit at all.
While I've been told art isn't consistent in this franchise, I'm confused by this depiction of the Locust-1V: why does it not look like it has machine guns whereas this page from TR 3025 claims it does?
>>96590933The locust also doesn't have windows, the cockpit is entirely internal and the pilot is fed all his info via cameras.
>>96588668I'd guess a Javelin.
>>96590933Sometimes the mechs look different.
>>96590961Clearly has weapons in the arms.
>>96590178Not commonly, 3rd succ was mostly raiding.
>>96591009Looks like standard CGL greebling to me
>>96588323change is... le bad!!!!1!!
>>96590933The MGs are the flippers up top. Also this design came from an anime called Crusher Joe, so the weapons were figured out after looking at the drawing instead of the other way around
>>96591047>Change is.. le necessary!See how fucking stupid that is?
>>96590715That's fine, just be aware that you may show up with forces that are completely disparate with your opponent, which may result in lopsided games, either for or against you. For example your assault lance will likely crush a force composed of light or medium inner sphere mechs, but you may be crushed if your opponent shows up with several clan mechs. Try to discuss what is being fielded before the game to get a feel what is going on. Otherwise, come up with a BV limit with your group before the game.
>>96586907>>96587424That abomination is no Crab.
>>96587504"Working as intended."
>>96588344I want to know more about the Rifleman with the big bore barrels. Asking for a friend.
>>96588740I read that asLocustDiscobackPantherCharger
>>96591399Kurita Spider 2.0 should be the Venom.
So just to check we have agreed to either kurita or lyran chicks for the pics im commissioning right? Should i run a poll?
Is there any fluff/mechanical benefit from having lower arm actuator but no hands? I mean iirc if you don't have even lower arm actuator you could flip your arms and shoot backward, but I see no reason to not having hands if you have lower arms. Pure aesthetics choice?
>>96591442>Japanese looking girl who is Lyran and Scandinavian/German looking girl who is Kuritan
>>96591451Bonking your enemy in the face with your big gun.
>>96591175the changes they've proposed so far have very valid reasoning behind them. ammo mechs have needed help pretty much since the game's inception. the only argument against this so far that doesn't boil down to vibes is that it reduces lethality, which is fair. I don't see it making games go longer unless you're playing straight elimination, which always tends to go long anyways.
