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[0bsidion]

Scout Derek, on 30 September 2015 - 09:45 AM, said:

They won't be effective on their own...

They can be actually, especially if they get their special infantry attacks, if my experience in megamek is any indication. Sure, you might lose a lot of men, but you can bring down mechs. I've played Megamekhq campaigns where all I started myself off with is infantry units.

[Lightfoot]

Yep Singleplayer, looks like they will get enough for the rest of it too.

[Water Bear]

Mavairo, on 30 September 2015 - 08:58 AM, said:

Anyone else thinking about getting the jacket?

I honestly don't get the appeal of physical rewards. The enjoyment I get out of these games is from playing them. I don't know what I'm supposed to do with little odds and ends that's going to give me any enjoyment. Same with the jacket.

IMO devoting too much of my life to a game is a waste. Anyone can enjoy a game - that's their point. When you start really making it a part of your life, you have to ask: What greater goals does it achieve? When I die will I be happy I invested most of my life into games? Nope, but that's just me and my values. Some people really seem to think that living a life devoted to entertainment is the way to go.

Anyway, for me, wearing around a BT jacket crosses that line of devotion for the following reason. I couldn't wear it to work for sure. I couldn't wear it around my friends either, since they'd laugh their asses off (for good reason). So if I was going to wear it I would have to be prepared to defend it as a life choice. I can't do that. I don't think it's defensible (not for me).

But hey, to each their own.

And that's my overly deep discussion for the day

[Sarlic]

Mcgral18, on 30 September 2015 - 10:02 AM, said:

Now, for that open ended campaign...



I still want to know the depth of salvage, but I'm in for the Beta. Back #8320

Intercept my message! Intercept... Darn too late.

[Jack Gallows]

Juodas Varnas, on 30 September 2015 - 10:04 AM, said:

There are no XL engines in 3025!

I'm an old Royal Star League variant?

[Juodas Varnas]

Jack Gallows, on 30 September 2015 - 10:14 AM, said:

I'm an old Royal Star League variant?

Lostech!
How rich are you?!

[Triordinant]

[Sarlic]

Brace yourselves! Full KS update incoming soon!

Source: their Twitter

[Scout Derek]

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MechWarriors of the Inner Sphere, Harebrained Schemes High Command salutes you!


That was a truly astounding first day of backing and we are awed that in one 24 hour period you came together to unlock:

Combined Arms
Expanded Mission Objectives
Expanded Environments
But you did more than just complete these worthwhile STAGE 1 objectives! Through your valiant efforts, we have achieved STAGE 2 and unlocked the Single Player Story Campaign in a single day!

The Global BattleTech Community has spoken with one voice and affirmed that BattleTech is more than just big stompy robots battling it out. It’s a dynamic, centuries-spanning science fiction setting filled with intrigue and cutthroat politics - a fertile environment for rich storytelling. And thanks to your efforts, the Single Player Story Campaign is a reality. We thank you.

Now, MechWarriors, it’s ONWARD towards our next major objective: STAGE 3 - The Extended Mercenary Campaign!

As you will see, we have added several key targets on our march to STAGE 3.

$1,100,000 - Cinematic Transitions: We'll add short cutscenes for various events in game - such as deploying your forces to the battlefield - and for key moments in the single-player story.
$1,200,000 - Player-Character Origin Stories: In BATTLETECH, you’ll create your own mercenary character to star in the story. If we hit this funding level, you'll be able to choose one of six origin stories for your mercenary commander's career. Are you the only heir of a once noble family that has since fallen from favor? The ******* child of a famous MechWarrior? You decide.
$1,350,000 - Voice Acting: We'll record a cast of talented voice actors to act as your advisers, provide mission briefings, and record battlefield emotes. We’ll also add voice acting to the animatics for important moments in the story.
$1,550,000: 3D MechWarrior Portrait Customization: We'll build a complete 3D portrait customization system for you to customize the look of both your MechWarriors and your own Mercenary commander.
And how do we reach our STAGE 3 objective? Together.

In our first 24 hours, the Global BattleTech Community has come together to complete a series of TEN Backer Missions, earning enough points to unlock TWO Backer Mission Rewards!

A live streaming Twitch Q&A session with Jordan, Mike, and Mitch Friday, October 2 at 10am PDT | 5pm GMT.
A SECOND Michael A. Stackpole e-novella for Backers at the $50 Reward Level and above.
In honor of your Decisive Victory, we now reveal the GBC’s FIRST WEEKLY BONUS CHALLENGE. And who better to announce it, than Jordan Weisman, creator of BattleTech.


In this video, Jordan shares one of his favorite BattleTech Memories. Now we want to hear yours! Using the hashtags #BTmemory and #BATTLETECH, tweet us your memories of playing tabletop with your pals, attending conventions, hanging out in the BattleTech Centers, reading books - whatever makes your fusion engine hum. Tag your BattleTech lovin’ friends - we want to hear their memories too! #BTmemory #BATTLETECH






As a reminder, here are the social media links to LIKE and SHARE towards completing your Backer Missions.

Edited by Scout Derek, 30 September 2015 - 10:40 AM.

[Sarlic]

Update!
https://www.kickstar...h/posts/1368475

Edit: Ninja Derek

Edited by Sarlic, 30 September 2015 - 10:31 AM.

[Scout Derek]

Images aren't working from what I can see, will try to fix them later.

Sarlic, on 30 September 2015 - 10:31 AM, said:

Update!
https://www.kickstar...h/posts/1368475

Edit: Ninja Derek

[Sarlic]

Really digging this one:

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$1,350,000 - Voice Acting: We'll record a cast of talented voice actors to act as your advisers, provide mission briefings, and record battlefield emotes. We’ll also add voice acting to the animatics for important moments in the story.

If it's done well it can suck you in the immersion.

Edited by Sarlic, 30 September 2015 - 10:36 AM.

[Juodas Varnas]

I am a little worried that there's no "Full 3025 mech roster" unlock in this stage

[Kira Onime]

Updated OP with the sub-stage 2 steps.

[Lootee]

Sarlic, on 30 September 2015 - 10:36 AM, said:

Really digging this one:



If it's done well it can suck you in the immersion.

Christopher Walken can voice Hanse Davion.

Edited by Lootee, 30 September 2015 - 10:42 AM.

[Juodas Varnas]

Lootee, on 30 September 2015 - 10:41 AM, said:

Christopher Walken can voice Hanse Davion.

[Kira Onime]

Juodas Varnas, on 30 September 2015 - 10:38 AM, said:

I am a little worried that there's no "Full 3025 mech roster" unlock in this stage

FAQ

[Juodas Varnas]

Kira Onime, on 30 September 2015 - 10:45 AM, said:

FAQ

But that's not a full 3025 mech roster.
That's like... Half of it (basically only the 3025 mechs in MWO).

I was hoping there'd be a stage that "unlocked" ALL of them.

Edited by Juodas Varnas, 30 September 2015 - 10:47 AM.

[Lootee]

Juodas Varnas, on 30 September 2015 - 10:42 AM, said:

Moar cowbell

More cowbell works too but I was thinking more along his ladies man in those SNL 'The Continental' skits.

Should show how he seduced Melissa Steiner.

Edited by Lootee, 30 September 2015 - 10:50 AM.

[Triordinant]

Juodas Varnas, on 30 September 2015 - 10:47 AM, said:

But that's not a full 3025 mech roster.
That's like... Half of it (basically only the 3025 mechs in MWO).

I was hoping there'd be a stage that "unlocked" ALL of them.

They're limited by which 3025 'mechs are in MWO right now because they're using MWO 'mech models and not making their own. If it's not in MWO it won't be in BattleTech.