November 21st Battletech game

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Fullmetal

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Nov 14, 2020, 7:20:27 PM11/14/20
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Hello all

I will be hosting a battletech one off fun game, Saturday the 21st.  It will be a find Humpty Dumpty (imp) in the city.

Here is the rules and things to consider before next weekend,  Please have your choices by Thursday evening.

Me and Adam will be opt force.

you may pick any mech you wish.  Here is the restrictions for you.

1.  Year 3053.
2.  One mech of Tech level Tier 1 up to 100 tons.
3.  Two mechs of Tech level  tier 2 up to 80 tons.
4.  One clan mech, clan tech up to 60 tons.  

1.The play area will all be concrete so know skid rules.  
2. There will be hidden units and powered down units, so think about probes.
3. no artillery.

Any other questions please ask ASAP.  also id you plan to attend post here.  So, if i need to add forces or take away.

Reward

1.  If you take down the Imp everyone gets 1 edge point free in josh's campaign.  
2.  Whoever does the most damage, I will be giving a 20 gift card to the griffon.
3.  Whoever does the most ie.  MVP of the game me and adam decide, will get one random box battletech from downstairs.

Kevin 



Reid Bollman

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Nov 14, 2020, 7:37:21 PM11/14/20
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I should have most if not all my city buildings painted by then if you need them Kevin. Hope ur feeling better.

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Reid Bollman

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Nov 14, 2020, 8:13:25 PM11/14/20
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I would like to give my Black Lanner A a go please.

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Fullmetal

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Nov 14, 2020, 8:43:59 PM11/14/20
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That is fine Reid the Black Lanner A config is fine.

Kevin 

Reid Bollman

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Nov 14, 2020, 8:45:51 PM11/14/20
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I'll bring my buildings as well. There looking great.

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Donald Knaus

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Nov 15, 2020, 11:14:47 AM11/15/20
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I have a couple of questions.  What type of terrain will we be fighting in.  Is it a city, woods, or is it an open board.  Are we going to know where the Imp is or do we have to find it.  Are we all going to be on the same side or is this going to be a free for all. 

 

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I'll bring my buildings as well. There looking great.

 

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That is fine Reid the Black Lanner A config is fine.

 

Kevin 

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I would like to give my Black Lanner A a go please.

 

Reid Bollman

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Nov 15, 2020, 6:48:09 PM11/15/20
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From what I understand were all on one side. If you need any specific mech off my list let me know, I can get it painted up if you need anything.

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Fullmetal

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Nov 15, 2020, 6:52:45 PM11/15/20
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Yes you all are on the same side, just me and Adam will be opfor.  The terrain will be one big city no woods no open areas besides streets.  
As for tier limits
tier 1 all units without anything special (no DHS, LBX, ER lasers, Ferro fiber armor, Gauss rifle.
Tier 2 includes all the above 
an clan well its clan you can bring it if you like.

For those that have megamek you can look at the mechs and it will tell you the tech level.

Kevin 

Scott Pauley

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Nov 15, 2020, 8:11:36 PM11/15/20
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So is the map we are going to use a commercially made map or are you going to make one up?

Scott Pauley

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Nov 15, 2020, 9:08:50 PM11/15/20
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Does DHS = double heat sinks?
So no DHS really takes out a lot of mechs.
Zim


Fullmetal

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Nov 15, 2020, 9:25:54 PM11/15/20
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it is a miniature game so no hex maps.  yes it does mean double heat sinks, but that is why if you wish you can bring 100 tons tier 1, 2 mechs up to 80 tons tier 2, or one clan of anything you wish 60 tons or less.

for those that dont know reids mech has a probe.

Kevin 

Zakath04

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Nov 15, 2020, 9:27:14 PM11/15/20
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Which is why it’s lvl1/Intro Tech. They’re obviously not as good as later stuff, hence the larger allowance. 

Everything else is lvl2/Total Warfare, which allows pretty much anything non-experimental/advanced. 

I’m sure kevin hasn’t said it, but obviously, no customs. 

James Wegscheid

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Nov 15, 2020, 10:03:32 PM11/15/20
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Does anyone have a penetrator PTR-4D?

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Reid Bollman

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Nov 15, 2020, 10:16:23 PM11/15/20
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I don't have a penetrator yet

Zakath04

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Nov 15, 2020, 10:33:24 PM11/15/20
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*insert adolescent joke about a Penetrator here* 

Seriously though, penetrator 4d ain’t bad. And can be proxied. 

Reid Bollman

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Nov 15, 2020, 10:34:22 PM11/15/20
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Beat me to it. Penetrator and probe in the same thread things getting wierd.

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James Wegscheid

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Nov 15, 2020, 10:41:22 PM11/15/20
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I would totally trade a couple of lasers for the probe

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Zakath04

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Nov 15, 2020, 10:42:07 PM11/15/20
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No customizations! :-) 

Scott Pauley

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Nov 15, 2020, 11:26:23 PM11/15/20
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James,
I think I have a finished Penetrator.
Zim

Fullmetal

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Nov 15, 2020, 11:44:01 PM11/15/20
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Sorry James the Penetrator is 75 tons needs to be 60 or less for clan mechs.

Kevin

Zakath04

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Nov 15, 2020, 11:44:47 PM11/15/20
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Penetrator is not a clan mech.

Scott Pauley

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Nov 16, 2020, 4:55:04 PM11/16/20
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I would like to choose with my 1st round draft pick, Mad Dog Prime. 
Zim

Donald Knaus

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Nov 16, 2020, 8:18:36 PM11/16/20
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So I will take a black knight bl-6b.  That will give us another probe.  I am not sure what Scott F is piloting or John.

 

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I would like to choose with my 1st round draft pick, Mad Dog Prime. 

Zim

 

On Sunday, November 15, 2020, 11:44:49 PM EST, Zakath04 <zaka...@gmail.com> wrote:

 

 

Penetrator is not a clan mech.

On Sun, Nov 15, 2020 at 11:44 PM Fullmetal <fullme...@gmail.com> wrote:

Sorry James the Penetrator is 75 tons needs to be 60 or less for clan mechs.

 

Kevin

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James,

I think I have a finished Penetrator.

Zim

 

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No customizations! :-) 

 

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I would totally trade a couple of lasers for the probe

 

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Beat me to it. Penetrator and probe in the same thread things getting wierd.


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*insert adolescent joke about a Penetrator here* 

 

Seriously though, penetrator 4d ain’t bad. And can be proxied. 

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I don't have a penetrator yet


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Which is why it’s lvl1/Intro Tech. They’re obviously not as good as later stuff, hence the larger allowance. 

 

Everything else is lvl2/Total Warfare, which allows pretty much anything non-experimental/advanced. 

 

I’m sure kevin hasn’t said it, but obviously, no customs. 

 

On Sun, Nov 15, 2020 at 9:08 PM 'Scott Pauley' via Fire for Effect <fire-fo...@googlegroups.com> wrote:

Does DHS = double heat sinks?

So no DHS really takes out a lot of mechs.

Zim

 

 

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So is the map we are going to use a commercially made map or are you going to make one up?

 

On Sunday, November 15, 2020, 6:52:47 PM EST, Fullmetal <fullme...@gmail.com> wrote:

 

 

Yes you all are on the same side, just me and Adam will be opfor.  The terrain will be one big city no woods no open areas besides streets.  

As for tier limits

tier 1 all units without anything special (no DHS, LBX, ER lasers, Ferro fiber armor, Gauss rifle.

Tier 2 includes all the above 

an clan well its clan you can bring it if you like.

 

For those that have megamek you can look at the mechs and it will tell you the tech level.

 

Kevin 

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From what I understand were all on one side. If you need any specific mech off my list let me know, I can get it painted up if you need anything.

 

Reid Bollman

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Nov 16, 2020, 8:52:06 PM11/16/20
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I'll pack you my black knight Don.

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Fullmetal

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Nov 16, 2020, 8:59:05 PM11/16/20
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Scott F, Matt S, Jon you guys planning to attend?  So, far we have 

Reid - Lanner A
Scott P - mad dog Prime
Don - Black knight BL-6B
James - Penterator 4D

Kevin 

James Wegscheid

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Nov 16, 2020, 9:52:06 PM11/16/20
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Does anyone have a Stag painted up?

I'm still trying to decide which mech I want to take: the penetrator, a black lanner D or a stag 2. I am open to suggestions or input.

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Reid Bollman

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Nov 16, 2020, 10:08:02 PM11/16/20
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I don't have a stag and I'm already claiming my 1 lanner

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Scott Pauley

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Nov 16, 2020, 10:12:02 PM11/16/20
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I don't have a Stag or a Lanner

Fullmetal

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Nov 16, 2020, 11:31:17 PM11/16/20
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I dont either.

Kevin

Donald Knaus

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I think the Penetrator would be a good mech for you. This is a hidden unit game which means we can only move as far as our probes have scanned unless you want to take a chance. The Lanner is a strong mech, but it is going to be limited on movement based on the probe range. That means even the Lanner walk will put you out of the range of what is already probed. Remember the probe only actives at the end of movement not during movement. Clan probes only go out to 5 inches or hexes. You could run right into a trash can with an ac20 without even seeing it on a Lanner max walk. The trash can would only need a 6 to hit you at close range. Same problem with Stag. My opinion is to have only two or three units with probed and the rest go with firepower. This is going to be a slow moving game until we have most of the units revealed. I am thinking this is going to be a close assault game with little distance fighting. I think even a king crab with two ac20 would be a great mech to have in this situation since we will only be advancing 4 to 5 inches a round. 
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Matt Slucas

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Nov 17, 2020, 6:33:00 AM11/17/20
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I'm out for that weekend.



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Donald Knaus

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Nov 17, 2020, 11:43:26 AM11/17/20
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Is Josh running a mech on Saturday?  
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Zakath04

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Josh will not be in attendance, as far as I know. 

Fullmetal

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Nov 17, 2020, 1:37:19 PM11/17/20
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Josh will not be there his mother is having surgery this weekend in indy.

Kevin

Jon Pickens

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Nov 17, 2020, 7:05:52 PM11/17/20
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Thinking about:

Pillager PLG-1N

Scott Friskney

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Nov 17, 2020, 10:18:41 PM11/17/20
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I’ll go with the Stormcrow B. 

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Reid Bollman

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Scott F do you have a Stormcrow or do you want me to pack mine.

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Scott Pauley

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Nov 18, 2020, 8:24:15 AM11/18/20
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I don't have the mech vulture/mad dog
Zim

Scott Friskney

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I have one, thanks 

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Scott Friskney

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I’ve got one you can use Scott

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I have one, thanks 

Fullmetal

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Just a heads up depending on the governor an things out of our control.  If things shut down again before the weekend.  What do you all wish to do depending on he guidelines.

1.  play here in warsaw plenty of room
2.  play at Scott P, or Don's if they ok it ?
3.  Sit it out again and wait another 6 months?


Kevin 

Reid Bollman

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Nov 18, 2020, 2:09:58 PM11/18/20
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Well hopefully Indiana doesnt shut down. Looking forward to this weekend. Been doing a ton of painting and want to see some of it in action.
I'll Bring the Pillager for Jon if its ok'd
a black knight for Don
and my mech as well as a ton of buildings built and painted up.

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Scott Friskney

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I’m good with 1, 2 or 3

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Jon Pickens

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Warsaw is OK.

I thought Michigan was locked down tighter than IN?

Sgt Zim

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I'm good with 1 & 2.  Word has it if a large green & gray van crosses the state line, the orders are shoot on sight.  I'm paying for the ammo.

Fullmetal

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at this time guys we are still a go at the Griffon.

Kevin 

Fullmetal

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Nov 19, 2020, 8:03:17 PM11/19/20
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Ok units have been chosen we are a go for Saturday.  Please all be there by 11 want to get up an running no later that 11:30 am.  

Jon - Pillager 
Reid - Black Lantern
Scott P - Mad dog
Scott F - Scarecrow
James - Penatraor
Dave - Orion
James (New Guy) - Komodo
Don - Black Knight

Kevin

Reid Bollman

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Nov 19, 2020, 8:03:26 PM11/19/20
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my van green only. no probe 4 u.

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Reid Bollman

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Nov 19, 2020, 8:04:32 PM11/19/20
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Its Lanner not lantern btw.

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Reid Bollman

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I'll try and be there at 10.30 w/my buildings.

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Donald Knaus

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I think we need at least one more mech with a probe.  Would anyone like to switch over to a mech equipped with a probe?  If not we can make what we have work. 

 

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I'll try and be there at 10.30 w/my buildings.

 

 

 

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I’ll go with the Stormcrow B. 

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Thinking about:

 

Pillager PLG-1N

On 11/16/2020 10:10 PM 'Scott Pauley' via Fire for Effect < fire-fo...@googlegroups.com> wrote:

 

 

 

I don't have a Stag or a Lanner

 

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I don't have a stag and I'm already claiming my 1 lanner

 

 


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Does anyone have a Stag painted up?

 

I'm still trying to decide which mech I want to take: the penetrator, a black lanner D or a stag 2. I am open to suggestions or input.

 

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Scott F, Matt S, Jon you guys planning to attend?  So, far we have 

 

Reid - Lanner A

Scott P - mad dog Prime

Don - Black knight BL-6B

James - Penterator 4D

 

Kevin 

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I'll pack you my black knight Don.

 

 

 

Fullmetal

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Nov 20, 2020, 3:20:17 PM11/20/20
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Don Im keeping it as is for now, i have printed the sheets an got everything ready to go.

Kevin 

Fullmetal

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Nov 20, 2020, 8:57:32 PM11/20/20
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ok here is the BV  for opfor (Kevin & Adam 18319)  For the good guys (Scott, Scott, Jon, Reid, Dave, James, James  & Don 22314)

Kevin 

Reid Bollman

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Nov 20, 2020, 9:49:01 PM11/20/20
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I got my buildings all painted up for you kevin, just finished my lanner and pillager.
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