@@RockoRobotics won 2 tournaments with a plg 3-z. I can't play one anymore or ill get targeted. Easy to run somewhere around 3055-3058 i suppose easy to overlook.
Thanks for the awesome video! I think yours is the very first to show the Somerset Strikers pack. I can't wait to open mine. Little known fact: at the time of the original cartoon the only officially produced product from the cartoon that was made for use in the game at the same scale as mech minis was a series of buildings including the mech bay from Somerset university. They didn't make ANYTHING else from the cartoon to be used for the tabletop game. I have all 4 of the buildings they made and can't wait to get the Strikers pack to go with them!
Can't wait to see the new Somerset Strikers next to my old Strikers. Made the whole unit back in the 90s, minus the Banshee fighters due to not being made at the time. Old metal: Centurion, Mauler, Wolfhound, Axeman then Awesome, Bushwacker, Hatamoto-Chi. Miss the good old days.
It was only added as a bonus add-on option after the kickstarter officially ended, I believe. It was part of a final stretch goal that wasn't reached but they threw it in anyway, you just had to pay for it at retail value instead of being able to add it as a regular pledge reward
Let's hope that the minis from this kickstarter will be released as retail. We already have enough companies that make cool plastic dudes as limited offers.
@@AlexDenton0451Damage is ok, but Jenner is faster, jumps, and variants like the one with lrms and er large laser give it standoff, increasing survivability. And its related to the Jenner, the Draconis Combine says you're welcome.
@@RantTheRetort sure but the locust costs the same and does nearly 2 times the damage on average with a very practical 8/12, but most importantly it doesn't look like a Porcelain Throne
Unfortunately, I recently discovered there are still 40 year old men that can run a little under 17.5 minute 5ks. One of these days the odds will work out for me in the Masters division.
@@RockoRobotics Bloody hell that’s fast! I was pretty sedentary in my teens to mid-30s, only really getting into running and fitness more generally as I got older and began to get reminded by my body that I needed to look after myself. Hats off to those fellas if they’re also able to hold a job and raise a family - I’m flat out doing that and just turning up for the run, let alone setting the pace.
Painting your museum scale TimberWolf in Kell hounds colors is lore accurate. After Wolf In Exile set up base on Arc Royal the Kell’s were well equipped by the Wolves with clan tech.
I have an Iron Winds Bushwhacker painted like Valten Ryder's Bushwhacker already or I would have picked the Somerset Strikers box. I had the Matchbox version as a kid because of the cartoon.
Very cool! I missed out on the KS having just got into BattleTech in the past 6 months 😔 If you're not attached to that Pillager I'd love to buy it from you, will happily paint it up for my Canopus Merc company ❤
I am new player too. Got a year and change on my belt. Not sure of your location but target has school supplies. I highly highly recommend getting so clear plastic sheets and dry erase markers. If your on a tight budget use sarna and mech sheets to help pick ypur purchases. The starter paint set from army painter is nice. I got more tips if you want em
they all look great. is there any eta from catalyst for when the new products hit the retail market? now that people are finally receiving kick starter shipments.
No ETA as yet. Once the normal backers have received all their stuff, the commercial backers will get theirs and a full retail release sometime after that. How long all that will take is anyone's guess as fulfillment seems to be going quite slowly at the moment and I'm not sure it's even started in Europe yet.
In fairness, the pillager only showed up once in the novels as far as I recall. But man was it a terrifying appearance. Initiation to War is the novel for anyone wonderkng
I want to address the Cicada. While the stock version from 3025 is not a good mech, it's not a contender for "worst mech ever" the way that the Urbanmech and Charger are. And once it gets to 3050 and Star League tech becomes available, there's a proliferation of fairly good Cicada variants, though most of them aren't terribly common due to being primarily limited to the Free Worlds League.
It is definitely a 90’s kids cartoon series, but I think it was the best 90’s kids cartoon series. When I was 10, the cgi parts with the enhanced imaging were the coolest thing ever.
These items were are all available in the Kickstarter. I have no affiliation with Catalyst Game Labs or any other entity involved in the Kickstarter though.
All the vehicles come with Alpha Strike stat cards. There are no specific Alpha Strike Rules in this box, so would you need the Commander’s Edition of the Rulebook to use vehicle cards.
I am the ambassador from Marian Hegemony. I was send to declare war on your channel. I'm not sure what that means but if we are ever in the same event hall I will have many powerful Hegemony battlemechs to challenge the back of your 'mechs. Just a warning. :) Good video. Even if you have weak forces. blech.
The core rules of the modern version of Battletech as produced by Catalyst Game Labs is about 99% identical to the FASA version. The Special Case Rules and those kind of things, have more changes though.
FINALLY! I can build my 16 Savanna Master list!
[ME ONE WEEK LATER] Hey, why doesn't anyone at the game store want to talk to me anymore?
Calling a pillager a b tier, is a hot take that makes a nova pilot blush 😅
For some reason I never found that Mech interesting enough to grab my attention when I was younger.
It might be in terms of fame, but i think it‘s a great assault Mech. 100 tons, jump capable and twin gauss was great back in the day.
There is a sealth armor version that is a monster to try and put down.
@@RockoRobotics won 2 tournaments with a plg 3-z. I can't play one anymore or ill get targeted. Easy to run somewhere around 3055-3058 i suppose easy to overlook.
Thanks for the awesome video!
I think yours is the very first to show the Somerset Strikers pack.
I can't wait to open mine.
Little known fact: at the time of the original cartoon the only officially
produced product from the cartoon that was made for use in the game
at the same scale as mech minis was a series of buildings including the
mech bay from Somerset university. They didn't make ANYTHING
else from the cartoon to be used for the tabletop game.
I have all 4 of the buildings they made and can't wait to get the Strikers
pack to go with them!
Can't wait to see the new Somerset Strikers next to my old Strikers. Made the whole unit back in the 90s, minus the Banshee fighters due to not being made at the time.
Old metal: Centurion, Mauler, Wolfhound, Axeman then Awesome, Bushwacker, Hatamoto-Chi.
Miss the good old days.
I love how this dude talks about Battletech history so fluently like he’s an expert on the Civil War or something. Fantastic.
Fully agree on the Cicada. I don't know how I failed to see the summerset striker box option during the KS.
It was only added as a bonus add-on option after the kickstarter officially ended, I believe. It was part of a final stretch goal that wasn't reached but they threw it in anyway, you just had to pay for it at retail value instead of being able to add it as a regular pledge reward
Cool video. Thanks for showing off your swag. The Marauder t-shirt is actually the thing I'm most excited about in the Kickstarter as well. Cheers!
Let's hope that the minis from this kickstarter will be released as retail. We already have enough companies that make cool plastic dudes as limited offers.
They'll be released to retail with in the next year and a half-ish (I may be wrong)
They will be available.... Eventually.
@@braxin8876 well, eventually is better than never
Whaatt! The Locust IIC over the Jenner! That's some Word of Blake level delusion!
Thanks for the review!
Nah nah nah he's right, being able to drop 47 pinpoint damage on someone's rear armor is absolutely crazy
@@AlexDenton0451Damage is ok, but Jenner is faster, jumps, and variants like the one with lrms and er large laser give it standoff, increasing survivability. And its related to the Jenner, the Draconis Combine says you're welcome.
@@RantTheRetort sure but the locust costs the same and does nearly 2 times the damage on average with a very practical 8/12, but most importantly it doesn't look like a Porcelain Throne
@@AlexDenton0451 But it does look like a throne. Basically royalty.
Man, I can't wait for my stuff to ship. I'm stoked. Thanks for the video!
Strikers will be available at retail
It was in one of the mech commander games as an end game mech you can get the Blood Asp
My Legendary Salvage boxes were both Mad Cats. I was happy to add the Striker Sommerset to my order as a last minute option they offered.
Well, having multiple Mad Cats is generally a good thing…even if random booster boxes are a never ending source of frustration.
11:09 lol. I hear you on the runner part.😂
Unfortunately, I recently discovered there are still 40 year old men that can run a little under 17.5 minute 5ks. One of these days the odds will work out for me in the Masters division.
@@RockoRobotics Bloody hell that’s fast! I was pretty sedentary in my teens to mid-30s, only really getting into running and fitness more generally as I got older and began to get reminded by my body that I needed to look after myself. Hats off to those fellas if they’re also able to hold a job and raise a family - I’m flat out doing that and just turning up for the run, let alone setting the pace.
i really wish battletech was more widespread in the UK
Painting your museum scale TimberWolf in Kell hounds colors is lore accurate.
After Wolf In Exile set up base on Arc Royal the Kell’s were well equipped by the Wolves with clan tech.
I have an Iron Winds Bushwhacker painted like Valten Ryder's Bushwhacker already or I would have picked the Somerset Strikers box. I had the Matchbox version as a kid because of the cartoon.
nice go grey death paint job on timber wolf
That’s an idea.
Living vicariously until my stuff shows up
I would not complain about gettunt a Pillager lol, its a dual gauss stealth 100 ton mech.
I think the battlefield support deck was released a while ago as a standalone add on
The Cicada is just a rich man's Locust.
I'd say it's a dumb man's locust.
lol
Very cool! I missed out on the KS having just got into BattleTech in the past 6 months 😔 If you're not attached to that Pillager I'd love to buy it from you, will happily paint it up for my Canopus Merc company ❤
I am new player too. Got a year and change on my belt. Not sure of your location but target has school supplies. I highly highly recommend getting so clear plastic sheets and dry erase markers. If your on a tight budget use sarna and mech sheets to help pick ypur purchases. The starter paint set from army painter is nice. I got more tips if you want em
So jealous that you received your stuff already
Oh yeah, that mad cat definitely needs to be in Kell Hounds or Crescent Hawks colors.
The last time I heard the Crescent Hawks name was with the old video game, but they have some cool looking colors.
they all look great. is there any eta from catalyst for when the new products hit the retail market? now that people are finally receiving kick starter shipments.
No ETA as yet. Once the normal backers have received all their stuff, the commercial backers will get theirs and a full retail release sometime after that. How long all that will take is anyone's guess as fulfillment seems to be going quite slowly at the moment and I'm not sure it's even started in Europe yet.
I cannot wait for my shipment!
In fairness, the pillager only showed up once in the novels as far as I recall. But man was it a terrifying appearance. Initiation to War is the novel for anyone wonderkng
The Pillager is the MC's mech in Illusions of Victory. But I wouldn't want to come around a corner in a Lineholder and stumble across a Pillager.
@Thud-pq8rl didn't know that cool! Yeah that's a bit scary though I feel bad for the raven that got sniped from behind
@@duncankelcey9281 Dude, I forgot about that. That pilot died didn't he? Jesus, he just got slapped by the hand of God there didn't he.
@Thud-pq8rl oh yeah he was SUPER dead. The raven cartwheels for dozens of meters in flames. Pilot didn't know what hit him.
I want to address the Cicada. While the stock version from 3025 is not a good mech, it's not a contender for "worst mech ever" the way that the Urbanmech and Charger are. And once it gets to 3050 and Star League tech becomes available, there's a proliferation of fairly good Cicada variants, though most of them aren't terribly common due to being primarily limited to the Free Worlds League.
I'd sure like mine to arrive.
You lucky so and so :) Im still waiting. cook book and universt book"precentor martial edition" and of course many other things.
Dang, I haven't even gotten an email from QML yet, and I backed within the first few second of the kickstarter.
same but i can't wait
Just got my qml email. Thought I missed it or something. Excited it's coming soon
That’s a super nice expansion!
Never saw the animated series - any good?
ehh....its ok.
It's very much of its time. Renegade HPG uploaded the whole thing with ai upscaling, worth looking at
It is definitely a 90’s kids cartoon series, but I think it was the best 90’s kids cartoon series. When I was 10, the cgi parts with the enhanced imaging were the coolest thing ever.
Is this part off the kickstarter or promo ?
These items were are all available in the Kickstarter. I have no affiliation with Catalyst Game Labs or any other entity involved in the Kickstarter though.
So jealous still waiting on my confirmation of postage
Do all the new cards and rules also have support for Alphastrike or is it all Battletech exclusive?
All the vehicles come with Alpha Strike stat cards. There are no specific Alpha Strike Rules in this box, so would you need the Commander’s Edition of the Rulebook to use vehicle cards.
When is mine coming?
I am the ambassador from Marian Hegemony. I was send to declare war on your channel. I'm not sure what that means but if we are ever in the same event hall I will have many powerful Hegemony battlemechs to challenge the back of your 'mechs. Just a warning. :) Good video. Even if you have weak forces. blech.
Must be nice. I still have no notice.
i wonder how it compares to the old old boardgame?
The core rules of the modern version of Battletech as produced by Catalyst Game Labs is about 99% identical to the FASA version. The Special Case Rules and those kind of things, have more changes though.
great work
Where's the Rommel tank?
The Rommel/Patton is in the heavy battle and sweep lance support pack.
my man hawk hawkins 🙄
Would LOOOOOVE to sit down and roll dice with ya bud
Well this absolutely BS i spent a 1000$ and i still dont have my order yet
Tanks tanks tanks tanks-!
Awe yes. Right after they took everyone's money. Catalyst turned to crappy people and crappy company.