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Pladdicus posted:Any idea how much we would need to learn about the game system in order to function properly as pilots? Read a gamebook end to end or just a familiarity with the game world? Also kind of curious on this one. I'm pondering offering up my services as well, but I've never actually played Battletech proper. Plenty of Titans of Steel though, which would appear to be Battletech with the serial numbers filed off.
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# ? Jan 21, 2011 21:57 |
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I assume you don't need *that* much knowledge of Battletech game mechanics in order to play. I could be wrong though. It has been ages since I played and I barely remember the game. You can always download megamek to get a feel for the rules and mechs
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# ? Jan 21, 2011 21:59 |
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Pladdicus posted:Any idea how much we would need to learn about the game system in order to function properly as pilots? Read a gamebook end to end or just a familiarity with the game world? Most of the rules that are overly complicated i'm sure poptarts will do for you in the background, much of Battletech is placement and what to fire, where you are trying to hit and when you fire. The rest is dice rolls. edit: I imagine most of the commands will be like this for even the most experienced player: go to square [B,6] torso twist to the left, and fire my LRM 10 at the hermies ii now laugh of the sucker who as the hermies ii
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# ? Jan 21, 2011 21:59 |
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Mukaikubo posted:Really, because chicks- even clan chicks- dig sexy mechs. It's even cooler when you really get to pilot them. Back when the Virtual World centers were still around I loved to hit them up for the pods they had there - I never got to go after they had the updated Firestorm graphics but sitting in what was basically a cockpit with knobs and switches everywhere and a disembodied voice calmly stating things like "Heat critical, reactor shutdown imminent" was awesome.
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# ? Jan 21, 2011 22:00 |
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KnoxZone posted:I assume you don't need *that* much knowledge of Battletech game mechanics in order to play. I could be wrong though. It has been ages since I played and I barely remember the game. You can always download megamek to get a feel for the rules and mechs Yeah, for the most part you say "I'm doing X", roll 2d6, and see what happens. It's honestly not that complicated to be honest. Speaking of Megamek, I'd be very chuffed if someone could point me towards a resource on how to get the drat thing running properly. I'm bad at computers.
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# ? Jan 21, 2011 22:01 |
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I loved playing the Mech Pods they had at Circle Center Mall here in Indianapolis. They're gone now.
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# ? Jan 21, 2011 22:02 |
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WarLocke posted:It's even cooler when you really get to pilot them. Back when the Virtual World centers were still around I loved to hit them up for the pods they had there - I never got to go after they had the updated Firestorm graphics but sitting in what was basically a cockpit with knobs and switches everywhere and a disembodied voice calmly stating things like "Heat critical, reactor shutdown imminent" was awesome. I love those, and wait did they do an upgrade to mech 4 graphics lately? i haven't gotten the newest add packs like i use too but please link a brother.
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# ? Jan 21, 2011 22:03 |
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You know what? Screw it, I'll sign up to be a pilot/player. Got PMs already and am more than ready to die in a horrific explosion of some sort. Weekend availability will be a bit on the low side, as that's when I work (Friday Evening - Monday Morning), but aside from that I'm generally free. Frankomatic fucked around with this message at 22:27 on Jan 21, 2011 |
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Axe-man posted:Most of the rules that are overly complicated i'm sure poptarts will do for you in the background, much of Battletech is placement and what to fire, where you are trying to hit and when you fire. The rest is dice rolls. That being said, the explanation that miniatures are unnecessary has got me really wanting to pick up a rulebook, so covered either way!
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# ? Jan 21, 2011 22:04 |
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Polaron posted:I loved playing the Mech Pods they had at Circle Center Mall here in Indianapolis. Sometimes you can still find them at Dave and Buster's, I think they bought up all the pods (that weren't already sold to rich gently caress private collecters) when VWE went under. I also get sad when I think about MechWarrior 5 and how it'll probably never come out.
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Edit: quoted the wrong thing. It should be pretty newbie friendly, especially if you remind me you've never played before when your turn comes up (I'm more than willing to offer some help to people who've never played the game). PoptartsNinja fucked around with this message at 22:11 on Jan 21, 2011 |
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Axe-man posted:I love those, and wait did they do an upgrade to mech 4 graphics lately? i haven't gotten the newest add packs like i use too but please link a brother. Not exactly. The way I understand it is that the MW4 graphics engine is basically the same as the Firestorm update they developed for the pods, fleshed out with singleplayer gameplay and junk.
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# ? Jan 21, 2011 22:09 |
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Veteran Battletech player here to offer up my services as a mechwarrior, this sounds like fun. Voting for Northwind Highlanders.
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# ? Jan 21, 2011 22:09 |
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WarLocke posted:Sometimes you can still find them at Dave and Buster's, I think they bought up all the pods (that weren't already sold to rich gently caress private collecters) when VWE went under. Harmony Gooooold How much money are they POSSIBLY making squatting on the rights to those designs at this point?
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# ? Jan 21, 2011 22:12 |
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PoptartsNinja posted:Edit: quoted the wrong thing. Well, in that case, sign me up for the biggest, stompiest mech you can find Email is alright, yes?
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# ? Jan 21, 2011 22:15 |
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WarLocke posted:I also get sad when I think about MechWarrior 5 and how it'll probably never come out. I so wish it would. I was playign mech 4 for a bit until i remembered my old favorite expansion guys: http://www.mektek.net/index.php I had fun playing the league as ironically the Kell Hounds in a stock mw4:merc league Pladdicus posted:That being said, the explanation that miniatures are unnecessary has got me really wanting to pick up a rulebook, so covered either way! Miniatures are a Wiz Kids invention to make it more profitable, honestly the old pewter mechs were awesome if not hard to paint (at least for me a non model guy) Axe-man fucked around with this message at 22:18 on Jan 21, 2011 |
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^^^: If your computer can run Crysis Wars there's a MechWarrior total conversion that's supposed to be pretty awesome. I wouldn't know since I can't get it to run on my computer for some reason though. Kaboom Dragoon posted:Well, in that case, sign me up for the biggest, stompiest mech you can find So a Goliath then? (Quad 'mechs yay )
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# ? Jan 21, 2011 22:17 |
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I would like to see the Kell hounds under our command. Also despite the fact that the closest I've been to the Battletech system is Mechwarrior 4, I would like to be a pilot.
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# ? Jan 21, 2011 22:18 |
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WarLocke posted:So a Goliath then? Gods. Just put treads on it and make a tank at that point!
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# ? Jan 21, 2011 22:18 |
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WarLocke posted:So a Goliath then? Quads are pretty drat awesome in the latest iteration of the rules. Sidestepping, greater stability, and the ability to go hull down.
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# ? Jan 21, 2011 22:19 |
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^^^ the clicky mechs are even dumber WarLocke posted:So a Goliath then? http://www.sarna.net/wiki/Ares_(BattleMech) Axe-man fucked around with this message at 22:25 on Jan 21, 2011 |
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All the people voting for the Northwind Highlanders: How many Scottish jokes can you put up with before you attempt to strangle yourself with your mouse cord, hmm? I invite you to reconsider and vote for the Kell Hounds. (before anyone calls me on it, yes, I know)
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# ? Jan 21, 2011 22:21 |
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Axe-man posted:http://www.sarna.net/wiki/Ares_BattleMech What the poo poo
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# ? Jan 21, 2011 22:22 |
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Polaron posted:Gods. Just put treads on it and make a tank at that point! The Clans pretty much did. They call it the Huitzilopochtli. Or, as it's more commonly known, the Aztec Assault Vehicle (because nobody has any clue how to pronouce it). So, moral of the story, do not take vehicles lightly. They look like a joke right up until they ruin your poo poo.
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# ? Jan 21, 2011 22:23 |
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WarLocke posted:So a Goliath then? Yeah, that's pretty big. I suppose. Mukaikubo posted:All the people voting for the Northwind Highlanders: How many Scottish jokes can you put up with before you attempt to strangle yourself with your mouse cord, hmm? I invite you to reconsider and vote for the Kell Hounds. Speaking as an Actual Official Scotsman™, I'd be inclined to see how friendly fire works in that instance.
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# ? Jan 21, 2011 22:24 |
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WarLocke posted:What the poo poo 125 ton mech built so the clickytech guys could wave their cocks around and say SEE WE HAVE A BIGGERER AND BETTERER MECH, FORGET THAT OLD poo poo WE ARE THE NEW THING. ...it's not even a very good mech...
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# ? Jan 21, 2011 22:25 |
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WarLocke posted:^^^: If your computer can run Crysis Wars there's a MechWarrior total conversion that's supposed to be pretty awesome. I wouldn't know since I can't get it to run on my computer for some reason though. I hate to say this, but it is an absolutely incredible game. It's essentially Mechwarrior, online with up to like 32 players. Including VTOLs and Tanks. It's easily one of my favorite multiplayer games, besides some silly bugs involving hangers that pop up. Nothing like taking down an assault mecha with a fast light.
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# ? Jan 21, 2011 22:25 |
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Pladdicus posted:I hate to say this, but it is an absolutely incredible game. It's essentially Mechwarrior, online with up to like 32 players. Including VTOLs and Tanks. I'm downlaoding as we speak. I'm hopeful!
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# ? Jan 21, 2011 22:26 |
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Mukaikubo posted:
Yeah, WizKids really did not get Battletech at all. Even their MECH DESIGNS are retarded Mary Sues.
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# ? Jan 21, 2011 22:27 |
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PoptartsNinja posted:The Clans pretty much did. They call it the Huitzilopochtli. Or, as it's more commonly known, the Aztec Assault Vehicle (because nobody has any clue how to pronouce it). Much more of that and it's an OGRE. Waitaminute, an OGRE LP... That sounds promising.
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PoptartsNinja posted:The Clans pretty much did. They call it the Huitzilopochtli. Or, as it's more commonly known, the Aztec Assault Vehicle (because nobody has any clue how to pronouce it). http://www.sarna.net/wiki/Mars_%28Combat_Vehicle%29 As far as Giant loving Tanks go, I'm partial to this monster. Gauss Rifle, multiple LRM-15s and SSRM-6s, an ER large laser, fucktons of armor...
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# ? Jan 21, 2011 22:28 |
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Yay Federated Commonwealth! Let's go with the Kell Hounds.
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# ? Jan 21, 2011 22:28 |
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Mukaikubo posted:
Looking at its design, how the hell does it move? Those legs do not seem built for maneuverability.
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# ? Jan 21, 2011 22:28 |
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I'd also like to get in on this. Gonna toss my hat into the ring as a mech pilot. I'll have PM's available by the time things are ready to go. As for a side, I think I'm gonna go with the Kell Hounds as well. I've always enjoyed the mercenary groups in Battletech, and this looks like a fun one to try out.
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# ? Jan 21, 2011 22:28 |
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Mukaikubo posted:...it's not even a very good mech... That thing reminds me of the random bullshit munchkin designs I would make up with my friends when we were 12. Like, I took a Phoenix Hawk chassis once and made up some rule to give it an energy blade or something. Looking at that thing just makes me think 'anime'. 3 pilots? And how the hell would you move at anything approaching speed with a tripedal leg design?
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# ? Jan 21, 2011 22:29 |
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TildeATH posted:Much more of that and it's an OGRE. I don't know anything about this OGRE stuff, but I would pa good money for a BOLO game.
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# ? Jan 21, 2011 22:30 |
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WarLocke posted:That thing reminds me of the random bullshit munchkin designs I would make up with my friends when we were 12. Like, I took a Phoenix Hawk chassis once and made up some rule to give it an energy blade or something. It has something going for it as a deployable battle platform but it doesn't really seem like it's cost effective, since a standard assault could outgun and outmaneuver. The whole 'It is also notable that, as a secret project, most of those MechWarriors are the research scientist's children or family and some also received training since their very childhood.' kind of coincides with the 'anime' thing.
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# ? Jan 21, 2011 22:31 |
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WarLocke posted:That thing reminds me of the random bullshit munchkin designs I would make up with my friends when we were 12. Like, I took a Phoenix Hawk chassis once and made up some rule to give it an energy blade or something. It's work as an entrenched weapons platform if you replaced the arms with a couple of long-range guns or mortars, but I would not want to be the one taking it into combat.
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WarLocke posted:That thing reminds me of the random bullshit munchkin designs I would make up with my friends when we were 12. Like, I took a Phoenix Hawk chassis once and made up some rule to give it an energy blade or something. Worst of all it makes no sense to make in anyway it's a 100+ ton mech who carries less weapons then normal 100+ ton mechs and goes a zippy 28 km/h, I believe that makes it a 1/2/1 unless it has more armor than god I see no reason for it to ever exist. Everything, it does can be done better by something else
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# ? Jan 21, 2011 22:34 |
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I will throw away my vote on the Capellan Confederation because human wave attacks against 100-ton nuclear robots are awesome.
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