Battletech Mafia Sign Ups

[JKLantern]

Hey ho, folks. Animafiacs is wrapping up, and I don't want to start Guitar Gods until Rokk is back to 100% (it just wouldn't sit right, y'know?), so I'm putting sign ups for Battletech Mafia.

Special Features
Robots (Duh!)
Special Supply Rules
Special Alternative Endings

Current Storyline picked for the Day:
Death To Mercenaries
Around the Fourth Succession War (3028-3030), Takashi Kurita of the Draconis Combine declares war on the Wolf's Dragoons, the Kell Hounds, and other mercenary units! What's a soldier of fortune to do? FIGHT BACK!

No set starting date, 20ish players would be nice.

Have their cooling vest prepped and their AC/20 loaded:
malakim2099
hellskingpin
DarkCorsair
Doombot 3.1
Maniac_NMT
Magnito
Doc B Banzai! Er...DocDoom187*
Shadow40
get_1
Uknown352
Loganspeedo
Rokk Krinn!!!
Darkseid Sr.
Truffle Shuffle
JackAssterson
bigbro911

*Depending on when this fills up.

[hellskingpin]

I'll join, I'll have no clue what I'm doing but Mechs are just cool.

[DarkCorsair]

Heck yeah! Totally in!

[JKLantern]

I'll join, I'll have no clue what I'm doing but Mechs are just cool.

Yes (http://www.sarna.net/wiki/Highlander). Mechs (http://www.sarna.net/wiki/Executioner_%28Gladiator%29) are (http://www.sarna.net/wiki/Atlas_%28BattleMech%29) cool. (http://www.sarna.net/wiki/Ebon_Jaguar)

[Doombot 3.1]

I'll sign up.

[Maniac_nmt]

I'm totally in!

[Magnito]

Okay, I'll play. I can't possibly be more lost then I was in Guitar Gods.

[JKLantern]

Okay, I'll play. I can't possibly be more lost then I was in Guitar Gods.

Especially because the robots can at least be differentiated by color and/or symbol!

[DocDoom187]

I'll join aboard JKL!

[malakim2099]

I'm already in, but I have to share from the old days of mech design.

I love Heavy Metal Pro...

--------------------------------------------------------
Type/Model: Wolf Hunter WFH-4R
Mass: 60 tons

Equipment: Crits Mass
Int. Struct.: 99 pts Endo Steel 14 3.00
(Endo Steel Loc: 1 HD, 3 LA, 3 RA, 3 LT, 2 LL, 2 RL)
Engine: 300 XL Fusion 12 9.50
Walking MP: 5
Running MP: 8
Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks: 12 Double [24] 0 2.00
Gyro: 4 3.00
Cockpit, Life Supt., Sensors: 5 3.00
Actuators: L: Sh+UA+LA+H R: Sh+UA+LA+H 16 .00
Armor Factor: 184 pts Standard 0 11.50

Internal Armor
Structure Value
Head: 3 9
Center Torso: 20 26
Center Torso (Rear): 9
L/R Side Torso: 14 20/20
L/R Side Torso (Rear): 6/6
L/R Arm: 10 18/18
L/R Leg: 14 26/26

Weapons and Equipment Loc Heat Ammo Crits Mass
--------------------------------------------------------
2 ER Medium Lasers RA 10 2 2.00
1 ER Large Laser LA 12 2 5.00
1 Heavy Gauss Rifle RT 2 12 14 21.00
(Ammo Locations: 3 LT)
--------------------------------------------------------
TOTALS: 24 69 60.00
Crits & Tons Left: 9 .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost: 11,940,160 C-Bills
Battle Value 2: 1,845 (old BV = 1,618)
Cost per BV2: 6,471.63
Weapon Value: 1,756 / 1,756 (Ratio = .95 / .95)
Damage Factors: SRDmg = 33; MRDmg = 22; LRDmg = 6
BattleForce2: MP: 5, Armor/Structure: 5/2
Damage PB/M/L: 4/4/2, Overheat: 0
Class: MH; Point Value: 18


Let's get it on like Donkey Kong! :laugh:

[JKLantern]

I'm already in, but I have to share from the old days of mech design.

I love Heavy Metal Pro...

--------------------------------------------------------
Type/Model: Wolf Hunter WFH-4R
Mass: 60 tons

Equipment: Crits Mass
Int. Struct.: 99 pts Endo Steel 14 3.00
(Endo Steel Loc: 1 HD, 3 LA, 3 RA, 3 LT, 2 LL, 2 RL)
Engine: 300 XL Fusion 12 9.50
Walking MP: 5
Running MP: 8
Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks: 12 Double [24] 0 2.00
Gyro: 4 3.00
Cockpit, Life Supt., Sensors: 5 3.00
Actuators: L: Sh+UA+LA+H R: Sh+UA+LA+H 16 .00
Armor Factor: 184 pts Standard 0 11.50

Internal Armor
Structure Value
Head: 3 9
Center Torso: 20 26
Center Torso (Rear): 9
L/R Side Torso: 14 20/20
L/R Side Torso (Rear): 6/6
L/R Arm: 10 18/18
L/R Leg: 14 26/26

Weapons and Equipment Loc Heat Ammo Crits Mass
--------------------------------------------------------
2 ER Medium Lasers RA 10 2 2.00
1 ER Large Laser LA 12 2 5.00
1 Heavy Gauss Rifle RT 2 12 14 21.00
(Ammo Locations: 3 LT)
--------------------------------------------------------
TOTALS: 24 69 60.00
Crits & Tons Left: 9 .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost: 11,940,160 C-Bills
Battle Value 2: 1,845 (old BV = 1,618)
Cost per BV2: 6,471.63
Weapon Value: 1,756 / 1,756 (Ratio = .95 / .95)
Damage Factors: SRDmg = 33; MRDmg = 22; LRDmg = 6
BattleForce2: MP: 5, Armor/Structure: 5/2
Damage PB/M/L: 4/4/2, Overheat: 0
Class: MH; Point Value: 18


Let's get it on like Donkey Kong! :laugh:

I downloaded a non-official MechDesigner, along with a ton of Fasa Designs. Only one problem: they introduced more weapons after this Mech Design Program was made. No Stealth Armor or Heavy Gauss Rifle's for me!

[Maniac_nmt]

Oh, and I'm a PPC man myself.

AC-20s are fun, but don't carry enough ammo. Man made lighting FTW!

[malakim2099]

I downloaded a non-official MechDesigner, along with a ton of Fasa Designs. Only one problem: they introduced more weapons after this Mech Design Program was made. No Stealth Armor or Heavy Gauss Rifle's for me!

Heh, yeah, HMPro was so worth the $30, I think it was. Though I'm woefully out of date with this whole "Jihad" nonsense.

[Doombot 3.1]

Don't forget the Gauss Rifles!

And Clan-tech Large Pulse Lasers with Targeting Computers!

[JKLantern]

Oh, and I'm a PPC man myself.

AC-20s are fun, but don't carry enough ammo. Man made lighting FTW!

I got the Classic Battletech Boxed Set for my bro this past Christmas, so whenever I see him we play a few matches. There was one match we did where my team was a Rifleman (http://www.sarna.net/wiki/Rifleman), a Commando (http://www.sarna.net/wiki/Commando), and a Vindicator (http://www.sarna.net/wiki/Vindicator). That Vindicator's PPC was NASTY! It ended up being MVP for that game!

Of course, a more recent game I played involved my Cyclops (http://www.sarna.net/wiki/Cyclops) shooting his Atlas (http://www.sarna.net/wiki/Atlas_%28BattleMech%29) right in the head with its AC/20 just as it was going down...

[Maniac_nmt]

I downloaded a non-official MechDesigner, along with a ton of Fasa Designs. Only one problem: they introduced more weapons after this Mech Design Program was made. No Stealth Armor or Heavy Gauss Rifle's for me!

Battletech (the boardgame anyways, not necessarily the fiction or pc games) was best when the Unseens were still king. My buddies and I loved to play the boxed game.

That's probably why I loved Mechwarrior 1 for the PC. All unseens, with faithful weapon/mech translations. All fear the Alpha Strike from the Battlemaster! It's still my all time favorite mech (although the classic Warhammer, and a good Atlas come close).

Following that MW3 was good (as again, it faithfully translated the weapons, mechs, and armor).

[JKLantern]

Don't forget the Gauss Rifles!

And Clan-tech Large Pulse Lasers with Targeting Computers!

Funny thing. Boxed set doesn't have rules for Gauss Rifle Explosions. And I can't find 'em online. I have the rules for Heavy Gauss. I have the Rules for Light Gauss. No regular. Haven't done a single match with anything beyond 3025 tech as a result because if you can't use the Gauss Rifle, why bother?

[JKLantern]

Battletech (the boardgame anyways, not necessarily the fiction or pc games) was best when the Unseens were still king. My buddies and I loved to play the boxed game.

That's probably why I loved Mechwarrior 1 for the PC. All unseens, with faithful weapon/mech translations. All fear the Alpha Strike from the Battlemaster! It's still my all time favorite mech (although the classic Warhammer, and a good Atlas come close).

Following that MW3 was good (as again, it faithfully translated the weapons, mechs, and armor).

Dude! They released a relatively new TRO where they made some redesigns of the Unseen Mechs. Some of them look dumber, but some of them look hardcore!

[malakim2099]

Dude! They released a relatively new TRO where they made some redesigns of the Unseen Mechs. Some of them look dumber, but some of them look hardcore!

Actually, if you want hardcore, find a copy of the 3055 TRO with the Unseen IIC designs. Those ROCK.

[JKLantern]

Actually, if you want hardcore, find a copy of the 3055 TRO with the Unseen IIC designs. Those ROCK.

Phoenix Project TRO also has Redesigned IIC Unseens, courtesy of Clan Diamond Shark.

Depending on if it has Unseens or not, I might try to pick up the new 3039 TRO.

EDIT: Click here (http://www.chaosmarch.com/). Go to Technical Readouts for either Clans or Inner Sphere, Click 3067 and see your favorite Unseen Reborn in TOTALLY legal designs.

[Doombot 3.1]

Phoenix Project TRO also has Redesigned IIC Unseens, courtesy of Clan Diamond Shark.

Depending on if it has Unseens or not, I might try to pick up the new 3039 TRO.

EDIT: Click here (http://www.chaosmarch.com/). Go to Technical Readouts for either Clans or Inner Sphere, Click 3067 and see your favorite Unseen Reborn in TOTALLY legal designs.

Well, the Unseen designs are legal. It's the sculpts that are the problem. Basically, FASA licensed the images for the Unseen Mechs from another company, and when it came time to renew the license, they couldn't reach an agreement. So FASA lost the rights to use artwork for Warhammers, Marauders, etc. However, the designs (i.e., the actual stats) are unaffected.

The Project Phoenix redesigns of the Unseen Mechs are basically an attempt to get around that problem--reintroducing Warhammers, Marauders, etc. with artwork that isn't licensed from another company.

[JKLantern]

Well, the Unseen designs are legal. It's the sculpts that are the problem. Basically, FASA licensed the images for the Unseen Mechs from another company, and when it came time to renew the license, they couldn't reach an agreement. So FASA lost the rights to use artwork for Warhammers, Marauders, etc. However, the designs (i.e., the actual stats) are unaffected.

The Project Phoenix redesigns of the Unseen Mechs are basically an attempt to get around that problem--reintroducing Warhammers, Marauders, etc. with artwork that isn't licensed from another company.

The in universe explanation: TIME TO UPGRADE THE MECHS!!!!

Tell me the Rifleman doesn't look hardcore with those gigantic RAC/5s!

[Doombot 3.1]

The in universe explanation: TIME TO UPGRADE THE MECHS!!!!

Tell me the Rifleman doesn't look hardcore with those gigantic RAC/5s!

Yep. And it's a much better Mech than the deathtrap the 3025 Rifleman was.

[JKLantern]

Yep. And it's a much better Mech than the deathtrap the 3025 Rifleman was.

The 3025 Jagermech is probably MORE of a deathrap. Less damage, less armor, more chance of an ammo explosion: what were they thinking? (Doesn't stop me from using it in game, mind you).

The main redesign I'm not happy with is the Marauder. Mostly due to the placement of the torso cannon on the Reseen version.

[Maniac_nmt]

Phoenix Project TRO also has Redesigned IIC Unseens, courtesy of Clan Diamond Shark.

Depending on if it has Unseens or not, I might try to pick up the new 3039 TRO.

EDIT: Click here (http://www.chaosmarch.com/). Go to Technical Readouts for either Clans or Inner Sphere, Click 3067 and see your favorite Unseen Reborn in TOTALLY legal designs.

Oh, I quite agree. Sadly I have no one to play with anymore. I do have the TRO though. I LOVE the Battlemaster redesign. It looks very similar, and still beats the snot out of other mechs.

The best I could manage for a long time was Mechwarrior (which was a POOR Battletech substitute).

[Shadow40]

I'll play.

[JKLantern]

I'll play.

After an incomprehensible cloud of geekspeak, reading a post this short is kinda the Forum Equivalent of running into a brick wall...;)

[get_1]

In in in! Oh god I am so in...

[Shadow40]

In in in! Oh god I am so in...

I figured you would be.

[JKLantern]

Anyone got a particular favorite storyline from the front page? One I should add to my consideration? Favorite eras? Affiliations? At the moment, the planning for this game is VERY open.

[get_1]

I figured you would be.

Why say that? :p


Anyone got a particular favorite storyline from the front page? One I should add to my consideration? Favorite eras? Affiliations? At the moment, the planning for this game is VERY open.

Do the Tukayyid/Serpent-Bulldog scenarios. Please!


How is this going to work? Are we going to be characters from the universe or 'Mech on 'Mech action? Or will it be characters with the mechanic of jumping into 'Mechs? Or perhaps characters with 'Mechs as thrown into the mix as serial killers/special characters?

Regardless, I'm beggin to be a Warhawk. My all-time favorite...
If it has to be IS, Nightstar for me. If it has to be pre-3050...let's go old school. Mackie!



For those of you who don't have any people to sit down and play a 6-hour game of Battletech any more, check out Megmek (http://megamek.sourceforge.net/idx.php?pg=main). It simulates the BT experience online so you can play with anyone (if you share IP #s)

[JKLantern]

Why say that? :p




Do the Tukayyid/Serpent-Bulldog scenarios. Please!


How is this going to work? Are we going to be characters from the universe or 'Mech on 'Mech action? Or will it be characters with the mechanic of jumping into 'Mechs? Or perhaps characters with 'Mechs as thrown into the mix as serial killers/special characters?

Regardless, I'm beggin to be a Warhawk. My all-time favorite...
If it has to be IS, Nightstar for me. If it has to be pre-3050...let's go old school. Mackie!



For those of you who don't have any people to sit down and play a 6-hour game of Battletech any more, check out Megmek (http://megamek.sourceforge.net/idx.php?pg=main). It simulates the BT experience online so you can play with anyone (if you share IP #s)

It's going to characters from the books/games (plus some original ones) IN Mechs!

And Tukayyid and Bulldog should make it pretty easy for you to get those Mechs. In fact, if we do Bulldog, I might make the Mackie Russou Howell's Mech, just for laughs!

[Maniac_nmt]

I'd vote for 4th Succession War, Operation Bulldog, or FedCom Civil War.

The only good clanner is a dead clanner.

[JKLantern]

From the Suggested Games and Affiliations I've heard, so far Operation Bulldog seems most likely. But, more players means more opinions, so sign up today!

[Doombot 3.1]

I vote for the 4th Succession War.

It's time for all good Davions to stomp the Liaos!

[malakim2099]

I'd actually vote for the initial Clan invasion... it would have a pretty good Mafia feel. At least the first wave, where people don't realize what's going on and are "What the heck our planets are getting invaded and taken omg omg omg."

Though Bulldog would be fun.

[Maniac_nmt]

I dunno, I always found the pretext for the clans to be one of the absolute hokiest plot devices ever in Sci-fi.

Seriously, when has war ever regressed military technology? Pretty much never. Yet the Inner Sphere fell apart, but the clans come back from landing on barren rocks with super-science? Stupid. Heck, in order to survive you'd have to do things like force women to be mothers, you'd loose a chunk of your techinical base, and you're one step away from total anarchy. It'd be nearly impossible to keep your populace in line without having a reason anymore other then you are military (it took the colonies close to 100 years to unify, and still almost fell apart several times, and they weren't closed off from the rest of the world).

Like I said, the only good clanner is a dead clanner. To paraphrase comicbook guy "Worst...plot...ever."

At least in Bulldog the IS got to whoop some clanner ### (even if they were pansies, they should have destroyed the Smoke Jaguar genetic repository).

[Doombot 3.1]

I dunno, I always found the pretext for the clans to be one of the absolute hokiest plot devices ever in Sci-fi.


Yeah, nothing about the Clans has ever rung true to me. I can't see anybody playing them if they didn't have their advanced tech.

[malakim2099]

I dunno, I always found the pretext for the clans to be one of the absolute hokiest plot devices ever in Sci-fi.

Not saying it wasn't a bad plot idea, just thinking that having the Inner Sphere as the townies and Clanners as mafia preying on them from the initial invasion might not be bad for a mafia game/setting. ;)

[Maniac_nmt]

Not saying it wasn't a bad plot idea, just thinking that having the Inner Sphere as the townies and Clanners as mafia preying on them from the initial invasion might not be bad for a mafia game/setting. ;)

True, true.

[JKLantern]

The Clans are a result of the game designers' desire to have a mongol invasion.

[Uknown352]

I have no idea what you guys are saying but I'll join anyway.

[JKLantern]

I have no idea what you guys are saying but I'll join anyway.

Big Robots. Smashy Smashy.

www.sarna.net is a good resource for Battletech learning, if you feel like prepping before hand.

[JKLantern]

Here's (http://www.kerensky.ultraforce.org/) another good pre-game (or in game) web resource.

[Uknown352]

Thanks for the link I don't feel quite as lost now.

[JKLantern]

I think I might go with the 3050, Initial Clan Invasion Mafia Game, because I just got some ideas for it over dinner...

[JKLantern]

I know more people than this like both big robots and mafia...

[Maniac_nmt]

Don't look at me, I put a link in my sig for the sign-ups.

[JKLantern]

Don't look at me, I put a link in my sig for the sign-ups.

Bonus points for making it "in-universe."

[JKLantern]

Y'know, if Rokk were here, he'd be pushing people so hard to be getting into this game. He'd be driving people crazy. You should all be thankful I'm not driving you crazy by signing up.

*Sigh*

[JKLantern]

Came back from vacation to find no new enlistments. Darn.

[loganspeedo]

I'll join if you sign up for MST3K Mafia.

[JKLantern]

I'll join if you sign up for MST3K Mafia.

That one didn't fill while I was gone?

What sorta nerd site is this? No nerd site of mine, I say!!!! :mad:

(Welcome aboard!)

[JKLantern]

I could theoretically do one of my smaller games first, I suppose, like Ronin Wars or Death to Mercenaries. Any thoughts?

[Rokk_Krinn]

What? This isn't filled yet? Come on - we're talking about a game of metal monstrosities with massively large ordnance blowing the shrapnel out of each other!

Hmm....that sounds oddly dirtier than I meant... :noid:

How about this: you know JKL is going to end up needing help getting sign-ups which means he's going to end up using me as a huckster again and I would rather avoid "dunk tanking" another role. :grin:

[malakim2099]

What? This isn't filled yet? Come on - we're talking about a game of metal monstrosities with massively large ordnance blowing the shrapnel out of each other!

Hmm....that sounds oddly dirtier than I meant... :noid:

But not what I was thinking when I signed up.

Er, what? WHAT???

How about this: you know JKL is going to end up needing help getting sign-ups which means he's going to end up using me as a huckster again and I would rather avoid "dunk tanking" another role. :grin:

Lynch Vote: Rokk Krinn

:)

[loganspeedo]

I guess sign-ups are slow all over. I still need over 20 people for MST3K

[JKLantern]

What? This isn't filled yet? Come on - we're talking about a game of metal monstrosities with massively large ordnance blowing the shrapnel out of each other!

Hmm....that sounds oddly dirtier than I meant... :noid:

How about this: you know JKL is going to end up needing help getting sign-ups which means he's going to end up using me as a huckster again and I would rather avoid "dunk tanking" another role. :grin:

I already have a special role in mind for you, with some potential tweakage. :devious:

[Darkseid Sr.]

Fine. If it stops that darned monkey from prank calling me, I'll sign up.

[JKLantern]

I'd like to shoot for roughly twenty, but as long as we get close, I think I can tweak it enough for it to work.

[Truffle Shuffle]

Come on Shadow Hawk.

We're in.

[malakim2099]

Come on Shadow Hawk.

We're in.

Hope it's the PPC variant. :)

[JKLantern]

Hope it's the PPC variant. :)

You mean the Griffin-lite? :cheeky:

[JKLantern]

We need more people, or Truf will start going homicidal!

[JackAssterson]

I know absolutely NOTHING about Battletech, but JK's been a trooper with this so I'll sign up.

[Darkseid Sr.]

I know absolutely NOTHING about Battletech, but JK's been a trooper with this so I'll sign up.

Same here. Although I knew this guy one time, complete square, whose name was JKLantern, and he knew a lot about it...so, yeah.

[JKLantern]

Same here. Although I knew this guy one time, complete square, whose name was JKLantern, and he knew a lot about it...so, yeah.

It's funny because it's true!

*Puts on the "DORK!" sign!*

[Robo-Onion]

I don't know what a Battletech is! Or why they would join the mafia!


:m-dolphin: ?

[JKLantern]

I don't know what a Battletech is! Or why they would join the mafia!


:m-dolphin: ?

JK's summary of the Btech Universe in Brief, up to the Year 3050:

Okay, man goes into space. Man colonizes space. Man divides space up into countries. Space countries develop big robots to fight each other. Space Country centered around Earth unites with Five Other Main Countries to make this thing called the Star League. Golden age of relative quiet, technological goodness, yay.

Jerkwad assassinates head of the Earth Based Nation's leader and the entire ruling family, there's Civil War, the Star League collapses, the main General of the Star League Army leaves known space with a huge chunk of the army, those Five Space Countries I mentioned earlier get into semi-constant warfare for the next several centuries.

Around 3030, two of the big countries unite via marriage, there are wars, shake-ups, splittings of countries.

Major Inner Sphere Factions as of 3050.
Federated Commonwealth-Union of Royal Families Steiner and Davion. The current big dogs. The two Houses are based on Germany and England/USA, respectively. In the books, portrayed most often as the good guys. Steiner folks tend to be well equipped, but slightly inept. Davion folks are skilled soldiers.

Draconis Combine-FedComm's Biggest enemy. Ruled by House Kurita. Based around Japan. Samurai Mechwarriors! WOOOO!

Free Rasalhague Republic-Buffer State between FedCom and the DC. Angry Swedes.

Free Worlds League, Capellan Confederation-For our purposes, not important.

St Ives Compact-For the purposes of this game, a glorified part of the FedCom.

The FedComm and the Draconis Combine are gearing up for war. The Prince's of both countries are preparing to battle each other. Annnnd that's about where we're starting.

Great Resource is www.sarna.net. Has everything you NEVER wanted to know about Battletech.

[Robo-Onion]

I lost you at "the year 3050."

Did I fall asleep or something? I thought it was 2008. Silly me.

[loganspeedo]

All you need to know is I blast you with AutoCannon 20 Critical Hit in the HEAD!!!!!

[Robo-Onion]

All you need to know is I blast you with AutoCannon 20 Critical Hit in the HEAD!!!!!
Is that cheating?

[malakim2099]

Is that cheating?

No. Now if it was an Ultra AC/20, it would be. Stupid Spheroids haven't discovered that yet! :p

I think this could be a fair amount of fun, quiaff?

[JKLantern]

All you need to know is I blast you with AutoCannon 20 Critical Hit in the HEAD!!!!!

I STILL harass my older brother about doing that, and the game where I did that to his Atlas was over a month ago...:laugh:

Anyway, Robo-Onion, Battletech takes place in the distant future. The novels range from about the year 3023 and 3067, although Wizkids started making novels that take place around 3130 or so.

Quick question: Red Shirt, no named, original to this game characters. You guys for or against?

[malakim2099]

Quick question: Red Shirt, no named, original to this game characters. You guys for or against?

I'm game for that. :)

[Truffle Shuffle]

Okay, I'm going to play the part of typical dumb blonde (which generally I hate, b/c I'm blonde) because, realistically, I'm going to be lost and have no idea what any of you are saying. So I will just stand around, generally looking lost and confused, batting my lashes every now and then, and rely on you big, strong men to keep me safe (and up to speed on what is actually happening).

[malakim2099]

Okay, I'm going to play the part of typical dumb blonde (which generally I hate, b/c I'm blonde) because, realistically, I'm going to be lost and have no idea what any of you are saying. So I will just stand around, generally looking lost and confused, batting my lashes every now and then, and rely on you big, strong men to keep me safe (and up to speed on what is actually happening).

Lynch anyone that does not use contractions. :p

[JKLantern]

Lynch anyone that does not use contractions. :p

I am SO tempted to make that a post requirement for Clan Characters.

In the write-ups, different affiliations' robots will be color coded. The bad ones should be pretty distinctive in general.

[Truffle Shuffle]

Can I be pink?

JKL is soooooo going to regret me signing up and making it all girly

[JKLantern]

Can I be pink?

JKL is soooooo going to regret me signing up and making it all girly

If you get absurdly lucky (or I'm feeling absurdly generous) in handing out roles. I can think of maybe two Battletech groups that could use Pink as a paint job for their Mechs. Fortunately, I find one of these groups especially entertaining.

[Rokk_Krinn]

Can I be pink?


Why would you want to be someone annoying like her when you can be your lovable self? :)

[JKLantern]

Why would you want to be someone annoying like her when you can be your lovable self? :)

Just for that, I'm assigning you to the Mackie. :devious:

[loganspeedo]

pink, green, orange, purple, blue, yellow, and red and any other color you can think of are all welcome at MST3K mafia. Even Wheaty McFillerton

[malakim2099]

Just for that, I'm assigning you to the Mackie. :devious:

HA HA!!!

[/nelson]

:p

[Truffle Shuffle]

Just for that, I'm assigning you to the Mackie. :devious:

*blink*



*blink blink*



*gives Rokk a kiss on the cheek* *sticks tongue out at JKL*

[JKLantern]

*blink*



*blink blink*



*gives Rokk a kiss on the cheek* *sticks tongue out at JKL*

Why this reminds me of my sister, I have no idea...

[loganspeedo]

Can I be Megas or Voltron? I know their not Battletech, but I know more about them than I do about BT.

[JKLantern]

Can I be Megas or Voltron? I know their not Battletech, but I know more about them than I do about BT.

As it stands now, fraid not. But, if you're familiar with Robotech/Macross, I might be able to accomodate, as the Original Robots from the Battletech game are based, erm, heavily upon robots from that universe.

[JKLantern]

Since it's a lot of people's first experience with Battletech, I might go much simpler than I was planning with affiliations and the theme of the game. I'll get back to you guys when I make a final decision on that.

[loganspeedo]

I know some of the Mechs, but none of the background story on anything.

[JKLantern]

I know some of the Mechs, but none of the background story on anything.

Okay, than something much simpler than what I had in mind will probably work a lot better. Time to do some tweaking...

[malakim2099]

Okay, than something much simpler than what I had in mind will probably work a lot better. Time to do some tweaking...

*hugs his Gauss Rifle!*

THE PRECIOUS!!!! THE PRECIOUS!!!!!!!!

:p

[JKLantern]

*hugs his Gauss Rifle!*

THE PRECIOUS!!!! THE PRECIOUS!!!!!!!!

:p

This also means the one role I really, REALLY wanted to insert probably won't show up. Especially if we don't get more people. :(

[bigbro911]

I am a die-hard MW player...sign me up!

[JKLantern]

I am a die-hard MW player...sign me up!

Welcome aboard!

Y'know, I might be able to do the "Death to Mercs" mafia game with just fifteen, if I do it right.

[JKLantern]

Y'know what? I think I'll start this week, since we're at about fifteen. Expect to get your roles whenever the heck I rewrite them and calculate who gets what.

[JKLantern]

Just have to figure out what one character actually does and I can begin sending them out...

[Darkseid Sr.]

Just have to figure out what one character actually does and I can begin sending them out...

I'm stoked, hurry up, or feel my nonexistent wrath!

[JKLantern]

I'm stoked, hurry up, or feel my nonexistent wrath!

Oh man. Your role is all ready. And it's my FAVORITE!

[Truffle Shuffle]

Got my role. Where's the game thread?!

[Antipathy]

I thought I signed up for this. Huh.

Still have room?

[JKLantern]

Game thread is up, (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showthread.php?t=228145) welcome aboard Anti (it's possible I missed your post along the way).

[Maniac_nmt]

Lynch anyone that does not use contractions. :p

Why lynch when ya can level a ppc to face, hose out the cockpit, and salvage the mech for parts?

It's satisfying, flashy, and always earns a few extra c-bills to boot.

[JKLantern]

Why lynch when ya can level a ppc to face, hose out the cockpit, and salvage the mech for parts?

It's satisfying, flashy, and always earns a few extra c-bills to boot.

I like this policy so much, I'm making it a rule on the game thread!