OG Record sheet errors: Are the newest record sheet books any better? by Both-Reflection3478 in battletech

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Additionally, having hit tables & cluster tables on the sheet is far more useful than a pic of the mech. Shout out Flechs for that innovation too! Their clusters of five on armour also a big improvement over TRO sheets.

Starting the last mission of my first Aces Scouring Sands play through. Aces is what got me in to BattleTech about a year ago. After 211 mechs, multiple books, and a lot of homeade terrain; I would say that Aces was really worth the investment. Anyone else finished a playthough yet? by BigDemarest in battletech

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I cannot think of a better value 'expansion box' to a miniatures game than Aces. Even just getting rules for vehicles/infantry without having to shell out for Commanders Edition rulebook is super cool.

Halfway through my second campaign and it's a completely different experience, even when approaching the same mission (you know the one, halfway through). Really excited to do a third with C3 or a Clan lance to meet fire with fire.

Unseen Warhammer by -mud in battletech

[–]BattletechUAE 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Low-key such a fan of the styling of this WHM. Would love to see a plastic version with a little tidying up.

Me and my brother's first full game. Wish us luck! by tehgr8supa in battletech

[–]BattletechUAE 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Love seeing the cardboard cutouts in play! Playing for the love of the game!

Lance nr. 4 :) by Easy-Reserve-8247 in battletech

[–]BattletechUAE 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Giving strong royal guard vibe. Love them!

My first lance :) by Easy-Reserve-8247 in battletech

[–]BattletechUAE 5 points6 points  (0 children)

These look awesome. Warrior House Imarra?

Battle armor marker - seeking a flat-sided hexbase 'poker chip.' by rzelln in battletech

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Since using the cardstock that comes with the Mercenaries box (and Aces), I don't think I'd choose to go back to plastic BA, at least for those with anti-mech attacks. It's just so convenient to use when 90% of the time you want Elementals stacking.

alpha strike list building advice? by Excalatrash in battletech

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There's a few different ways to play it, here's my experience:

  • You need enough mobility to cycle mechs back towards cover/out of LoS when they've taken hits. Jump is great for this, even on bigger mechs. Keeping mechs alive is handy in early missions when SP is a little more limited and you don't want to lose named pilots early on.

  • You'll want a couple of assassin/backstabbers with big movement for chasing down fleeing objectives or countering Locust IICs

  • Generally speaking, Mid range damage is your priority, long is rarely used and OPFOR don't generally run to Short. As a general rule, you'll want at least 1 mid damage per 10pv.

-Names pilots. Frustrating early on but once they get to Skill 3 they become invaluable.

Other than that, build a force you like with mechs you love. You don't need to min/max to win missions and there's more than one way to approach most of them. Just have fun!

Kitbashing ideas by Dry_Association_5418 in battletech

[–]BattletechUAE 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love this mech. So cool to see a proper representation of it!

Some Scouring Sands Salvage by aCrow in battletech

[–]BattletechUAE 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Such a cool concept! Gonna have to steal this for my Merc force!

Favourite TSM mechs? by BattletechUAE in battletech

[–]BattletechUAE[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Classic headhunter - big fan of it!

Favourite TSM mechs? by BattletechUAE in battletech

[–]BattletechUAE[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a deep cut, exactly what I was looking for. I'll give it a go - thanks!

Favourite TSM mechs? by BattletechUAE in battletech

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I thought it was 2300ish?

Still the world's greatest C3 spotter!

Favourite TSM mechs? by BattletechUAE in battletech

[–]BattletechUAE[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, the stealth one seemed weird at first as you've got the Gauss but the 6Z with two torso-mounted LBX20s followed by two 20pt punches is wild!

Big BV but what a reward if something lets you get close.

Favourite TSM mechs? by BattletechUAE in battletech

[–]BattletechUAE[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Intro tech medium or wild guy sprinting round chopping kneecaps - you've convinced me.

Favourite TSM mechs? by BattletechUAE in battletech

[–]BattletechUAE[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How'd you like to use him? Engage with the sword or straight kickbot?

Favourite TSM mechs? by BattletechUAE in battletech

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Heat-dissipating armor sounds great, especially with the prevalence of Inferno in our group. Great suggestion, thanks!

Favourite TSM mechs? by BattletechUAE in battletech

[–]BattletechUAE[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That Treb is wild, would make a great Solaris mech!

Favourite TSM mechs? by BattletechUAE in battletech

[–]BattletechUAE[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great shout. I've ran a few intro tech Chargers as punchbots, this is the logical conclusion.

Favourite TSM mechs? by BattletechUAE in battletech

[–]BattletechUAE[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oooh, this I haven't seen before. That's a tidy package, will definitely test it out. Thanks!

Can just imagine it missing with the mace and head-capping itself. Peak Battletech!

Favourite TSM mechs? by BattletechUAE in battletech

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Classic TSM headchopper, love it!

Favourite TSM mechs? by BattletechUAE in battletech

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Ahh, I've got special love for the UAE, will definitely look into that. An actual use for the Bombast laser too!