OOC Thread

[GraeGor]

in the past Im sure everyone has expressed a interest in assorted member worlds at one time or another.

I can think of at least 2 that were brought up on the CBT boards from the Adders, and we were denied on both....though our interest has not waned.


Perhaps it is time to review that Rule for those worlds that are not part of any faction currently, provided the GMs have no plans for them in the foreseeable future

[Iron Mongoose]

I know I got the answer that you could pass over a member-only hex as if it were empty back when I was with the OA, but it didn't speak to what becomes of controll of them directly (I think it was implied that they fell to the invader, but its not clear how).  This is definatly a FS centric issue, as they are a nation with very many of these hexes (conversly, the FWL had two when the map was made, and as I recall I upgraded both, while most other nations also have only a small number). 

So, how does one contest them?  Does is make sense that the Dark can't take the three or four hexes that are right there?  Would it make sense if they were simply awarded them for no action?

I would propose that if there is only one world in the hex, it be alowed to be contested as if it were a member world, while not providing any income, or possessing any free millita.  So you can garision such a world if you want, but if you don't it can fall to any amount of force.

[LittleH13]

My wife is awesome. She made me chocolate covered strawberries! This has brightened my evening significantly 

[LittleH13]

Please refrain from the OOC commentary in IC threads. That is what this thread is for.


-Josh

[Jeyar]

Oops - I just barely put an OOC post down in one of them. However it was for a good cause, it was so people knew that Grover was in shock and know that they didn't have to wait for my posting... *puppy dog eyes*

[Jeyar]

Drat, I've forgotten just who was in the Star League now days. 

[GreyJaeger]

 Need a bit of clarification. In the Force Points portion of the rules, which of the two IS subgroups would classify as Star League designs that can be produced for Clan factions? Or can the Clans still produce SL designs?

[Daemonknight]

IS2 means higher-tech IS tech, so SL-era technology would be considered IS2 i should think. But you need an MF tooled for IS designs, meaning a single MF can't produce IS2 and Clantech battlemechs. And it costs a turn plus RPs to retool an MF. You can alternativly build an MF to produce IS2 tech from the beginning aswell.

Atleast thats my understanding.

[Dave Baughman]

Need a bit of clarification. In the Force Points portion of the rules, which of the two IS subgroups would classify as Star League designs that can be produced for Clan factions? Or can the Clans still produce SL designs?

The IS tech groups are a holdover from the BattleTech Master Rules, which split the "tournament legal" rules tier into two distinct levels: Level 1 (introductory level rules only) and Level 2 (full tournament rules).

Intro-Level Technology units are limited to 'mechs and vehicles that can be build using only the introductory boxed set. This would include some old Star League regular army units like the CRD-3R Crusader for example, but not the newer machines like the THG-11E Thug or Royal variants like the MAD-1R Marauder.

Inner Sphere Standard technology units can contain any IS tech unit the originating faction uses. Most Clan "third line" units are probably in this category, since common Clan IS-tech 'mechs like the SNT-3L Sentinel or CRB-27 Crab fall into this technology group.


To answer the second question, the Clans probably are not building many IS-tech designs, but as far as Star League designs there are many, many examples of the more common designs in mothballs and caches. From a fluff point of view, a Clan faction "building" old Star League 'mechs is probably mainly activating and refurbishing old 'mechs from caches. Of course, there are exceptions - I know when I was running it the RD still produced some IS designs, including modern machines like their KRJ-1R Krigsjarl - and I believe the WIE also produce some IS-tech machines.

[LittleH13]

This message is to all. If you have a comment to make about Randis please do so in here. We are trying to resolve the thread and since IM stated that his ASF was going to run (per this link http://intelser.org/forums/index.php?topic=404.msg5073#msg5073 ) and suggested that the CPS forces do the same and now he is stating that he wants them to be on Def Interdiction both he and Jeyar need to make a decision. I am all for rolling over more of their FP if they want to stay 

Anyway. Please do not clutter that thread with OOC comments.


-Josh

[LittleH13]

Fate? Are you ok  I think that you may be mixing the games up in this thread  http://intelser.org/forums/index.php?topic=416.msg5338#msg5338

[Jeyar]

Well, to be frank, so long as the CoPS forces are being used to protect civilians in a halfway intelligent way (even if they get run over) then they will do so. If I could have made sure to have a MMaero game and if the Taurians had shown up, they also would have fought, but as it is, they don't really have anything close to a chance. As such I think that he's just trying to figure out the actual execution of the rules first, then make a decision that is best for the people.

[Iron Mongoose]

Its the last day for posting combat, so I wanted to get my threads up.  However, I'm still not clear on the nature of weather trials are permissable, so some or all of them may end up being called off, or having the target change.  Either way, I'm done for the day, so expect batchals tomarrow or the next day.

[Daemonknight]

From what i've been told, there was a lack of understanding about where the edict was based. So its shady wether or not it is in effect, I'm not going to make a descion either way untill its brought to Diana's attention that there is a possible breach. However, you still need to fight the Trial of Refusal against the Vipers: if you lose, you could find yourself in a bad spot if you are attacking other Clans for their territory, especially in the IS, with plenty of Lyran real estate around. Might anger some factions.

[Marlin]

Well, the 10th deadline is not that harsh, I will have to wait for the Lyran's reactions too.