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PoptartsNinja posted:For all the Victor Steiner-Davions and even counting every novel by Pardoe, the Tharkad/New Avalon express is still the dumbest thing in BattleTech. I was about to say "But what about Archer Christifori?" and then remembered Pardoe wrote all of those books sooooo never mind!
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Combat Theater Vote Results: - 50 people hopped on their rickety motorbikes to chase after the Dunerunners - 40 people want Demon Hawks, Company D to get a second chance vote! - 29 people feel the same about - The 21st Assault Cluster manages to not wipe out Company D off-screen with only 14 votes! - 13 people volunteered for experimental bio-weapon testing! - 2 votes wasn’t enough to spare the 12th Amaris Legionnaires from destruction! Special Rules  Drifting: Vehicles may shift one column to the left or right during the movement phase without expending an MP to turn, provided the move does not cross through an enemy unit or terrain that would cost additional MP. See the example at the end of the update for details!  Half-Height Terrain: All terrain features rise to only half their normal height. Vehicles behind a height 1 hill may still attack and be attacked, but may only receive damage to their turrets. Vehicles without turrets are hidden as normal. Hills only cost 1 MP to climb rather than the additional 2. BattleMech and IndustrialMech units treat height 1 hexes as if they are clear terrain, height 2 as if they are height 1, etc. Oases: Oases are surrounded by boggy soil that will trap ground vehicles and may attract native fauna. Mirages: Heat shimmer can make water appear where there is none. Redline the Engines: The Desert Hawg’s speed cannot be reduced by damage or critical hits.A sand dune exploded as the armored prow of Chastity Ekran’s Bulldog tank burst through, scattering a herd of griffiks. The calf-sized marsupials groaned and scampered as Chastity lazily shot one from the deck chair perched precariously on the tank’s turret. The griffik moaned and fell, its goat-like horns ploughing a furrow in the soft, powdery sand. She sighted down the barrel of her hunting rifle and shot a second, and was just lining up for a third when Kenni popped the top hatch and nearly spilled her—parasol and all—off the back of her tank. She kicked him in the face, sending her turret gunner slumping back into his chair. He’d be fine. Probably. And if not, she could take a leak off the side of her tank the next time they drove through town and hit at least three ‘experienced tank gunners.’ Jakeson, her radio operator, poked his head out of the open hatch next. He’d undoubtedly sent Kenni first to test her mood. “Oy,” she shouted. “Y’fuckers spoiled my shot!” “Sorry, Chas,” Jakeson didn’t sound it one bit. “Big score—big score! The Dunerunners are offering us a percentage if we’ll escort them to that BattleMech find the radio’s been yammering about.” “Ershmin’s crew, huh?” She licked her wind-chapped lower lip, moistening it even though she knew it’d just make things worse in the long run. “How big a percentage?” “Five percent,” Jakeson nodded. She glared at him, but he’d already done the math for her. “That’s a hundred-k if the `Mech’s worth two million. We just gotta get ‘em there first. Shouldn’t be too hard.” She whistled. A hundred thousand c-bills for a milk-run? She could take her tank and get the hell out of the Aurigan Reach for that sum. Ershmin was a known miser, so there was bound to be a catch, but even if he tried to bilk her his salvaging scow couldn’t outrun her Bulldog. She considered for a few minutes, then nodded. “We on his short list?” “Yeh, seem to be,” Jakeson nodded. “He’s prolly going to call in Vohrs, too. Assuming the old man’s not neck-deep in Sandwhale guts. Maybe some others—y’know Devil’s Due is gonna be hot for a score like this.” “Fuckin’ boat people,” Chastity spat a wad of phlegm into Kenni’s hair. “gently caress it. Tell ‘em we’re in.”  Primary Objectives - Protect the Desert Hawg (0/1) - Disable the Devil’s Due (0/1) Secondary Objectives - Destroy the ???? (0/1) - Destroy the ???? (0/1) - Destroy the ???? (0/1) Player Units  Escort Target  Hostile Units - Unknown Players terrenblade Realbarrow Neopie thetruegentleman Red_Mage Alternates Bloody Pom Ablative Niacin Drifting example:  Green and blue lines are legal moves costing 5 MP. Magenta line is an illegal move. PoptartsNinja fucked around with this message at 23:17 on Sep 25, 2016 |
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Sep 25, 2016 23:02
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Houldnt I be up for this one? I merely delayed last time, I thought? I've actually learned the rules since 
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Sep 25, 2016 23:13
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Neopie posted:Houldnt I be up for this one? I merely delayed last time, I thought? I've actually learned the rules since poo poo, I still had you suspended. Eh, five players works just as well as four. Let me make something for you to drive/fly. I promise it won't be A Gyrocopter. 
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Sep 25, 2016 23:15
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Cool, no worries.
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Sep 25, 2016 23:16
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You joke, but there are probably a dozen thread regulars who'd love to take A Gyrocopter.
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Sep 25, 2016 23:20
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Psion posted:You joke, but there are probably a dozen thread regulars who'd love to take A Gyrocopter. I am joking, but only because infernos are loving terrifying for tanks and even an intentionally lovely copter like that is still fast enough to be a bastard to fight.
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Sep 25, 2016 23:22
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Guess I'm still warming the bench like last time. Good to know I WAS voting for warcrimes though! Bloody Pom fucked around with this message at 23:31 on Sep 25, 2016 |
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Sep 25, 2016 23:29
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Bloody Pom posted:Guess I'm still warming the bench like last time. The number of players per scenario was variable, there was a good chance you were getting in. There still is, I dunno if we'll see Red_Mage and you're the first Alternate.
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Sep 25, 2016 23:36
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Psion posted:Is the best thing, yes. Perhaps you forgot which forum you posted this on I think you and I have different opinions on best, but fair enough. PoptartsNinja posted:- 13 people volunteered for experimental bio-weapon testing! I think we might have just missed the chance to see the CC or Dutchy unleash/fight Godzilla.
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Sep 25, 2016 23:40
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We may still see that! Something something Oasis attract "Native Fauna"
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Sep 25, 2016 23:45
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Gwaihir posted:We may still see that! Something something Oasis attract "Native Fauna" More probably sandworms or something than Godzila in these climes, I'd guess.
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Sep 25, 2016 23:53
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PoptartsNinja posted:For all the Victor Steiner-Davions and even counting every novel by Pardoe, the Tharkad/New Avalon express is still the dumbest thing in BattleTech. Worse than "all the rape in the MoC is no big deal because it's the WOMEN doing it!" even?
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Sep 25, 2016 23:55
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I think Red_Mage might be perma-banned which may interfere with his play.
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Sep 25, 2016 23:59
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Amaris just lost an entire Legion, apparently. RIP.
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Defiance Industries posted:Worse than "all the rape in the MoC is no big deal because it's the WOMEN doing it!" even? No, but there's a reason they don't exist in the AU and that's it right there. Join the New Rim Worlds Republic for a rape-free future.
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Sep 26, 2016 00:05
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Defiance Industries posted:Worse than "all the rape in the MoC is no big deal because it's the WOMEN doing it!" even? Dang, this is a thing?
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Sep 26, 2016 00:22
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Picard Day posted:I think Red_Mage might be perma-banned which may interfere with his play. It doesn't look like he was perma'd (aside from the redtext), but he hasn't posted since 2013, so there's that.
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Sep 26, 2016 00:35
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Looks like we got ourselves a convoy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0JPB4b3Zck
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Sep 26, 2016 00:36
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Remembering how the last tank battle involved 2 units per goon and how quickly they died even then, I look forward to this being over before Christmas. Might even finish before Thanksgiving even!
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Sep 26, 2016 00:45
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I'm giving Neopie a Dig Lord as an apology for forgetting about them. Because nothing says 'my bad' like an IndustrialMech. PoptartsNinja fucked around with this message at 03:54 on Sep 26, 2016 |
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Sep 26, 2016 00:49
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This is shaping up to be something wonderful 
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Sep 26, 2016 00:55
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The Drifting rule makes this Even More Convoy and I'm already loving this
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Sep 26, 2016 01:16
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PoptartsNinja posted:- 13 people volunteered for experimental bio-weapon testing!  This... this means the test failed right? There won't be bioweapons??Gonna be playing convoy related songs throughout this mission. https://satellitehigh.bandcamp.com/track/convoy
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Sep 26, 2016 01:19
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Oh you sweet summer child. It only means that the bio-weapons testing won't take place under proper containment.
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Sep 26, 2016 01:25
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...Aw man, that means it could get me even if I didn't volunteer. We're all doooooomed! I'll... I'll vote Trump, and this future can never come to pass!
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Sep 26, 2016 01:31
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Putting my name in the hat to pilot again, since I think you missed me last time. I have PMs.
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Sep 26, 2016 02:04
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It's the missile filled with bees isnt it?
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Sep 26, 2016 02:06
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Acid Bees.
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Sep 26, 2016 02:11
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PoptartsNinja posted:Players Neat! Sadly, I must pass to an alternate. School is heating up and I won't be able to consistently take the time to work out turns. Best of luck to each and every one of the Wacky Deathracers.
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Sep 26, 2016 02:19
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Looks like Bloody Pom's up!
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Sep 26, 2016 02:28
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A pom in the space outback? That'll be something to see.
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Sep 26, 2016 02:47
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vorebane posted:
Why would you want there to not be bioweapons? We already recently had mad, petulant clanners using orbital bombardment on cities, telefragging, and nuclear mines. Bioweapons deserve some time to shine as well.
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Sep 26, 2016 02:57
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Honestly I expect the bio-weapons would be more of the kaiju variety than terminator viruses. Engineered plagues are notoriously bad at doing what you want them to do, unless your goal is indiscriminate slaughter.
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Sep 26, 2016 03:16
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PoptartsNinja posted:I'm giving Neopie a Dig Lord as an apology for forgetting about him. Rad! However, despite my email, I am a her. No worries, though- I'm ready to roll.
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Sep 26, 2016 03:44
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poo poo. I try to use 'them' when talking about someone I don't know, just for gender neutrality. I slipped this time, please accept my apologies!
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Sep 26, 2016 03:53
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SynthOrange posted:It's the missile filled with bees isnt it? Gauss rifle shell filled with bio-engineered wasps.
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Sep 26, 2016 04:12
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Could even be some Resident Evil-style zombies, that's a bioweapon.
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PoptartsNinja posted:poo poo. Apology accepted.
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