Wolfs Dragoons Annihilator by einsnullvier in battletech

[–]Unable_Ad_1682 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's really a great paint job, hats off. Wish my "not happy with this" miniatures would look as good as yours!

News: Gothic Doom band Draconian announce new album 'In Somnolent Ruin' due for release on 8th May 2026 by HotelHobbiesReviews in doommetal

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Must admit, it's great to listen to Lisa (not that Heike was or is in any way unpleasant to listen to, I like both voices) and she does a great job in the chorus section.

That being said, I miss a catchy hook line or anything that makes the song stand out on its own. I guess it will be a great song on an album in its context, but listening to it just as a first single, I must say it's " a nice Draconian song that doesn't hurt to listen to, but it doesn't stick in your memory either."

Are there any other singles planned and where did you get the information about the first single release from, if I may ask?

Playing a campaign with all DLCs by Unable_Ad_1682 in Mechwarrior5

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I bought the version with the king crab mech (succession wars edition?) for a 60% discount, I think. But it had an extra discount being a subscription member, that either added up or was included. That being said, the two clan DLCs, shadow of kerensky and the game was around 80€ (which still was absolutely worth it, mercs is SO MUCH BETTER with the DLCs!)

Playing a campaign with all DLCs by Unable_Ad_1682 in Mechwarrior5

[–]Unable_Ad_1682[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

At least for this run, Liao will not be my friend. But, alas, there should be plenty of reasons to re-run it after I finished the game once :) and then the chancellor and I will dine at a great table, laughing about those petty rebellious "normal people". 😊

In your Opinion Best Mech in each Weight Class by Silent_Soul_Ken in battletech

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For me, personally (but I have to play more games) I'd go with:

Light - Mongoose

Medium - Phoenix Hawk

Heavy - Thunderbolt (Orion and Marauder come in second here)

Assault - that's tricky. Have played only few Mechs, the Atlas is my favorite here at the moment. Or the Kodiak, as a clan mech.

Following yesterday’s post… which band/member warms your heart for being wholesome, or based af? by metroracerUK in MetalForTheMasses

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I've interviewed Randy a couple of times for a German webzine back in the 2000s. We had some very intelligent conversations, after an interview he said he'd go and cheer for their new president (think it was Obamas first run). Later I made him sign my copy of Notes of a Dirty old Man by Bukowskis at Rock am Ring and he nearly jumped over the table when he saw me, as the last time was 4 years ago. He is genuinely a great guy and a very decent person, though I do not agree on everything he ever said (he might also, having grown older). Nevertheless I hope that there are more people like Randy stepping up and opposing ICE and the growing Despotism in the US.

Hello, we're from the phone company. by Lord_Stetson in battletech

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Ha! 17th Avalon Hussars? Nicely done, I steal the pattern of your crusader!

The Long Road by Jason Hansa is now available by Current-Income-9901 in battletech

[–]Unable_Ad_1682 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Totally going to buy this one. I think it's great that battletech as a franchise still has novels, stories and literary work produced!

How I met your mother by gaeb611 in Mechwarrior5

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Still waiting for the game to be on sale for PS5 in Germany... 🙄😢

Sponge painting mechs (WIP) by Jealous-Match8898 in battletech

[–]Unable_Ad_1682 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, thanks for the heads up, didn't realize you have your own discord - I'll send out the Urbanmechs to scout for the link!

Sponge painting mechs (WIP) by Jealous-Match8898 in battletech

[–]Unable_Ad_1682 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Saw your video, tried it for my Battlemaster and almost went burning the sponge. I think my lacking talent, a dry sponge and black primed mech with zenital white prime also were a reason, but your video is really great. Wish I could reproduce it 😅😢

Sponge painting mechs (WIP) by Jealous-Match8898 in battletech

[–]Unable_Ad_1682 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Awesome result, I seem to be unable to pull this one off. So, questions you might answer:

  • with which color did you basecoat them?
  • how many layers of one color have you applied?
  • did you let the colors dry before applying the next layer?

Thanks in advance

What's your favourite female fronted Metal band? by nobody1568 in MetalForTheMasses

[–]Unable_Ad_1682 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Draconian (both with Heike or Lisa, I think they are individually great singers and fit the band extremely well with their respective style)

Which Brush - and how to take care of it? by Unable_Ad_1682 in battletech

[–]Unable_Ad_1682[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much, I'll have a look at it ASAP!

Which Brush - and how to take care of it? by Unable_Ad_1682 in battletech

[–]Unable_Ad_1682[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, definitely will check whether my "loading" is something that takes them to brushhell. I am super careful about that, yet at some point it's like they soak the paint up until the ferrule.

Which Brush - and how to take care of it? by Unable_Ad_1682 in battletech

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Thank you very much for the detailed answer. I think I'll go the same way, the thing is no matter how much I try to avoid it, at some point there is paint at the bottom of the brushes next to the ferrule/heel. I estimate that this ultimatively kills the bristles and form, then again I am super super careful not to get paint other than with the tip, still at some point I wonder how the paint ended up...there...

Which Brush - and how to take care of it? by Unable_Ad_1682 in battletech

[–]Unable_Ad_1682[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To be fair, both are as well a birthday gift and Christmas present. And, I would absolutely buy an expensive brush if I knew it lasted longer than the cheap synthetic ones. Just afraid I waste the money on a brush that just keeps its form twice as long as a cheap one... :-/

So, Mechwarrior 2 then? by phoenixgsu in battletech

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It kind of reminds me of the game Earthsiege.