Hiya. I am working on RAD New World, a Post Apocalyptic tabletop RPG. Here, there will be musings over rules, art for the game, short stories about the strange world the game takes place in, and general grumblings from yours truly. If you post about politics, I will not be following you. Check out the Tag button below for specific information regarding game mechanics, progress updates, lore, and other silliness. Art isn't mine unless otherwise noted.
That unit of four mechs? That counts as a full army. If you’ve got four mechs, you’re ready to play. Done. You want more? Twenny five bucks and you’ve got another army. You want a single mech? A blind box will run you like eight bucks at Barnes and Noble where it’s slightly overpriced.
And then there’s the fact that unlike 40k there’s no WAAAAH YOU GOTTA USE OUR MINIS OR YOU AREN’T ALLOWED TO PLAY WAAAAAH crybaby rule.
You wanna use your own 3d printed ones? Go for it. You wanna use mechs from the Robotech miniatures game? That is literally why it was successfully kickstarted. Cardboard standees? Sure. LEGO? WHY THE HELL NOT?!
Also:
-The universe is more fleshed out than 40k. -The writers aren’t allergic to plot developments. The map has changed DRASTICALLY from era to era, and we’re just entering a new era (the Il'Clan era). -…but you can play in any era you want without issue, just maybe with a few newer mechs that are verboten. -Past that, any mech can be for any faction (reasonably). Because your shiny new “exclusive” mech is only exclusive until it gets cockpit-shot and salvaged by the enemy. -There’s no codex creep for this reason, and units are customizable. -There’s no designated hero faction and no factions that are irredeemably evil. -(That said FUCK CAPELLANS) -There’s humor. There’s badass women everywhere, from mech jockeys like Natasha Kerensy to heads of state. There’s pathos. There’s infinite space for you to make your own units, from mercenaries to small periphery states on the edge of space. There’s a FULL RPG (“A Time of War”) that INTERFACES SEAMLESSLY with the miniature rules.
PLAY BATTLETECH.
It’s the miniatures game for the reasonable berk.
(Oh right and if you do wanna play giant-ass armies you can do that too, but instead of getting more complicated the Alpha Strike rules simplify things so that you can get through a game in less than 18 hours)
Sure, an adult human can probably cope with one bite from these arachnids, but these things swarm large targets and can deliver multiple bites, cause their victims to drop into a coma, and possible death.
For decades, every few years I’ve been thinking “I should try getting into Battletech”.
Anyone who’s into Battletech: Is Battletech something one should be into? If so, how do I into Battletech?
If one likes big tanky robots, stories of human drama, and a well-balanced tabletop game, yes! One should absolutely get into Battletech. Doubly so if you like painting miniatures and enjoy tabletop war games.
Step 2: Sarna. If any of the factions mentioned catch your attention, click on ‘em on Sarna.net. It’s the Battletech wiki. Lots of good stuff in there. Do some light reading; click a few random links and see what catches your attention. The key to getting into Battletech is to nibble rather than trying to swallow the enormity of the setting in one go. If none of the Great Houses appeal, check out the Periphery or the Clans… Do be warned though: the Clan stuff is less beginner-friendly than the Inner Sphere.
Step 4: The Game. Arguably the best part is playing the game! Head to your local game store with a hundred bucks and (relatively loudly) ask where their Battletech miniatures are. You want the Game of Armored Combat box to get started. Don’t bother with the Beginner Box. It’s unfortunately just not worth the money. Ask the folks at store (again, with some volume) what they recommend for paint, brushes, and such. Keep it simple to start: a spraycan of gray primer, a number 0 and a number 2 brush, a bottle of gunmetal paint, and then a couple of 17ml bottles of whatever paint colors you like. I recommend Army Painter products for paint!
A note on cost as well: Battletech isn’t a game that’s going to eat thousands of dollars like 40K. Games tend to have between 4 and 8 minis per side, so once you have the rulebook and minis from the starter box your initial investment is done. There is plenty of other stuff to buy, should you wish to expand (you will!), but you don’t need to sell a kidney for a playable army.
Step 5: Your Buddy. If the store is at all normal, at least one person has noticed you asking about Battletech; say hello to them! They are probably itching to talk about the game and may just be your new hobby friend. More than likely, they’ll be thrilled to teach you how to play as well. The rulebook does a fair job, but it’s always better to learn from a person!
Alternatively, if you have no local game store or don’t overly care about the physical game, you can try MegaMek. It’s free, it lets you play virtual games of Battletech, but the learning curve is on the steeper side. Check youtube for tutorials.
For decades, every few years I’ve been thinking “I should try getting into Battletech”.
Anyone who’s into Battletech: Is Battletech something one should be into? If so, how do I into Battletech?
If one likes big tanky robots, stories of human drama, and a well-balanced tabletop game, yes! One should absolutely get into Battletech. Doubly so if you like painting miniatures and enjoy tabletop war games.
Step 2: Sarna. If any of the factions mentioned catch your attention, click on ‘em on Sarna.net. It’s the Battletech wiki. Lots of good stuff in there. Do some light reading; click a few random links and see what catches your attention. The key to getting into Battletech is to nibble rather than trying to swallow the enormity of the setting in one go. If none of the Great Houses appeal, check out the Periphery or the Clans… Do be warned though: the Clan stuff is less beginner-friendly than the Inner Sphere.
Step 4: The Game. Arguably the best part is playing the game! Head to your local game store with a hundred bucks and (relatively loudly) ask where their Battletech miniatures are. You want the Game of Armored Combat box to get started. Don’t bother with the Beginner Box. It’s unfortunately just not worth the money. Ask the folks at store (again, with some volume) what they recommend for paint, brushes, and such. Keep it simple to start: a spraycan of gray primer, a number 0 and a number 2 brush, a bottle of gunmetal paint, and then a couple of 17ml bottles of whatever paint colors you like. I recommend Army Painter products for paint!
A note on cost as well: Battletech isn’t a game that’s going to eat thousands of dollars like 40K. Games tend to have between 4 and 8 minis per side, so once you have the rulebook and minis from the starter box your initial investment is done. There is plenty of other stuff to buy, should you wish to expand (you will!), but you don’t need to sell a kidney for a playable army.
Step 5: Your Buddy. If the store is at all normal, at least one person has noticed you asking about Battletech; say hello to them! They are probably itching to talk about the game and may just be your new hobby friend. More than likely, they’ll be thrilled to teach you how to play as well. The rulebook does a fair job, but it’s always better to learn from a person!
Alternatively, if you have no local game store or don’t overly care about the physical game, you can try MegaMek. It’s free, it lets you play virtual games of Battletech, but the learning curve is on the steeper side. Check youtube for tutorials.
Things I CAN paint: my hands, my hoodie, whatever I’m drinking out of, the floor…
Those look damn good to me.
If you want to make them look hotter, do a glaze of yellow ink near the upper portions, drybrush with white, then do the gray with white as you did near the bottom.
3rd July 2023
Reblogged From ryo-maybe
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