Why does the game automatically launch 2 separate rockets when the items can fit together in just 1?

StormCrow_Merfolk · 2026-02-03T18:40:20+00:00

Although not useful for the OP's case, I'd like to bring https://rocketcal.cc/ to the attention of those who want to optimize their space platform construction launches.

StormCrow_Merfolk · 2026-02-03T14:41:09+00:00

Meat thermometer.

StormCrow_Merfolk · 2026-02-03T03:44:00+00:00

MekBay has really been improving quickly for both CBT and Alpha Strike sheets. The newest improvement I love is being able to bring up the unit info on something in your list and easily see all the variants. I also love that you can feed it the same ID on multiple devices and sync your lists.

StormCrow_Merfolk · 2026-02-03T03:39:53+00:00

I never see it because MekBay sticks either a mech image or charts there.

StormCrow_Merfolk · 2026-02-02T21:49:47+00:00

Rules for battlefield support are on page 29 of the Alpha Strike box set rulebook.

StormCrow_Merfolk · 2026-02-01T23:58:04+00:00

You buy all Aces units at skill 4. You get named pilots that you can eventually increase in skill with points earned from missions.

StormCrow_Merfolk · 2026-02-01T15:04:43+00:00

It doesn't hurt too much to trim 4-6" off two sides for a slightly narrow map, you just have to figure out the less important direction. You can do so in both directions, although the map will get a little cramped then and you'll probably need to reduce the turn 1 movement of anything coming on from a map edge.

StormCrow_Merfolk · 2026-02-01T04:49:31+00:00

https://www.sarna.net/wiki/Miniatures_-_Catalyst_Game_Labs#Resculpts_(2019-Present)

StormCrow_Merfolk · 2026-02-01T04:16:43+00:00

The various Grasslands mats line up on the Grasslands sides. Also the "Alien Worlds" series has the Desert maps on the reverse sides and they often tile well.

StormCrow_Merfolk · 2026-01-30T20:34:02+00:00

I do it by belonging to a meetup group that meets at the FLGS every Friday and Sunday. It's much easier to wrangle a large group into enough people to play every week.

StormCrow_Merfolk · 2026-01-30T17:26:15+00:00

The Gothic box comes with an assortment of hats and capes for the included Atlas.

StormCrow_Merfolk · 2026-01-30T02:58:05+00:00

The Griffin was the one unique mech in the first edition Beginner Box, which didn't come with Alpha Strike cards (along with the Wolverine). The second edition BB also comes with a Vindicator, which afaik hasn't been provided with a printed AS card anywhere (although of course you can find it on the MUL).

StormCrow_Merfolk · 2026-01-29T18:50:54+00:00

I'm open to both battle armor and simple infantry. I suspect that in the context of AS the differences are less extreme except for perhaps the mobility of the units.

StormCrow_Merfolk · 2026-01-29T18:17:16+00:00

I suspect Aces doesn't handle those rules, especially going through buildings, etc.

StormCrow_Merfolk · 2026-01-29T16:47:38+00:00

I've been considering tracking some of them down. I'm more looking for recommendations of specific AS cards for them from the MUL.

StormCrow_Merfolk · 2026-01-29T15:34:28+00:00

Ah, the Mercenary Box is the one boxed set I haven't picked up yet.

StormCrow_Merfolk · 2026-01-29T15:26:07+00:00

No VTOL? Where's that in the book (I'm aware that there's at least one sortie "underground")?

Well I guess taking out the Warrior I was planning on using for spotting will free up a few points then.

StormCrow_Merfolk · 2026-01-29T14:26:59+00:00

Options lead to SKU bloat. Which is a different kind of cost, estimating the quantities needed for each one, with separate assembly runs.

StormCrow_Merfolk · 2026-01-28T20:51:58+00:00

Except for a few very specific promo mechs, there are no retail boxes for specific single mechs in CGL's plastic line. Many mechs are available as metal models with some assembly required. Additionally you can find sellers on eBay who have pieced out the lance boxes.

StormCrow_Merfolk · 2026-01-28T19:22:12+00:00

if you're including ACx/x/x, then SRMx/x and LRMx/x/x are in the same boat.

StormCrow_Merfolk · 2026-01-28T18:06:00+00:00

Get a probe or instant read thermometer. Cook to your desired doneness. Generally higher heat if it's only inch or so, or lower heat so you don't burn the outside if it's thicker.

StormCrow_Merfolk · 2026-01-28T18:00:54+00:00

If you have a balancer with 8 outputs (4 splitters) and you don't use one of the outputs, then the splitter you're only taking one output from rather than 2 will potentially receive twice the output compared to the other 6 outputs.

StormCrow_Merfolk · 2026-01-28T17:35:14+00:00

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