@@ohthreefiftyone When I started my wargaming journey, it was a time of a, in my opininon, a downward transition - the soon ending of 4th ed of 40k, it was already too late for Warzone, Battletech had it's qiet days, at leastnin my parts. And a kid wants to have somepne to play the game with. So Battletech wasn't the go-to system. Now, people I row up in the hobby are notninterested in CBT, 'cause it's too slow and complicated. Tried to get me into BTAS " 'cause it's robots-40k!", and the reality verified them. :p I wanted to play Gamma Wolves (postapo+mechs pls!), but yeah... Like you get the idea! Enough of the rant! I'm going on the advertisment crusade of Steel Rift (and GW it's bloody awesome!) around my gaming community.
Damnit Ash! Small Mechs are my jam! Thanks a lot!!!! Only thing we need is an expansion to add in Melee weapons! I need to use my Heavy Gear stuff for this dude! RTS idea is so cool and unique. Robot Jox CRASH AND BURN! Obsessed!!!
You making games has inspired me to make a few home brew rules for me and my mates to play. Thanks for your inspiration and I wish you luck with this game. Looks really good.
good luck with this. watched your play thru skirmish vid. some interesting concepts, getting turned by impacted shots, but some things weren't clear. damage scale? effects of damage to components? pilots ability? lots of questions! IMO - you've taken GW vehicle combat, modified the damage to wound characteristics. added a flex dice pool. removed any of the Battletech finer details and not given it any rpg options as in Robotech, heavy gear or BESM. good effort, but could use alot of play testing.
Ash you're a constant inspiration! I'm releasing my tabletop game this year after being inspired by your channel for years. My first book isn't even out the door yet and I'm pretty sure you've released 3 in that time! 😂 Looking forward to watching the let's play next
1:05 - I think, folks, Ash means "Adepticon 2022". (Unless there's some very interesting time-travel mecha mechanics in Steel Rift...!) :) Best of luck with the new game!
This looks great Ash! I have always loved huge stompy robots as a flavor, but I struggle with the amount of detail and book keeping that systems like Battletech ask for. This seems like a nice stream lined version to get things moving on the tabletop quickly. Question though, is there any option to buy STL files so we can print and convert our own mechs at home? Or is it purely a physical sale?
What are your thoughts on making a video about writing and producing one’s own ruleset? IE not just theorycrafting and testing, but also exploring finding a publisher, sourcing artists and editors, tips for formatting, etc
Looks awesome dude congrats! You mentioned RTS games of old; at this scale do you think it'd be possible to scale up the game or have a future ruleset that supports a game size that would capture the scale of something like "Supreme Commander"? I was just talking to some friends who really like 6-10mm games and we were nerding out over the idea.
Sounds great! I am a big fan of small scale games and always searching for new games with interesting designs. With the introduction of smaller stuff like soldiers, tanks and so on, will there be rules for enhancing the gaming table to fight bigger games? Or as a more generalized question: Will the game be easy scalable upwards for people (like me) that want huge armies? I start to have fun with small scale games with 200+ models on the table. ;-)
Hey Nick! Apparently it's a squarespace issue with their e-commerce. You can order it directly from the DRD site and it will ship to Canada HERE: deathraydesigns.com/product-category/minis/steel-rift/steel-rift-miniatures/
Ash - father of the modern mech wargaming. You give second life to our dust-covered little bettletech etc. robots. Thank you, good sir.
Why are your Battletech mechs dust covered? That game is probably as popular as ever.
@@ohthreefiftyone When I started my wargaming journey, it was a time of a, in my opininon, a downward transition - the soon ending of 4th ed of 40k, it was already too late for Warzone, Battletech had it's qiet days, at leastnin my parts. And a kid wants to have somepne to play the game with. So Battletech wasn't the go-to system. Now, people I row up in the hobby are notninterested in CBT, 'cause it's too slow and complicated. Tried to get me into BTAS " 'cause it's robots-40k!", and the reality verified them. :p I wanted to play Gamma Wolves (postapo+mechs pls!), but yeah... Like you get the idea! Enough of the rant! I'm going on the advertisment crusade of Steel Rift (and GW it's bloody awesome!) around my gaming community.
I'm into it. I'm really digging the player engagement and no dead time at the table baked into the design philosophy.
Super excited by the concept you've outlined Ash. Look forward to watching the Let's Play and checking it out!
It's up now!
@@GuerrillaMiniatureGames I know, I'm watching it! 😀
Damnit Ash! Small Mechs are my jam! Thanks a lot!!!! Only thing we need is an expansion to add in Melee weapons! I need to use my Heavy Gear stuff for this dude! RTS idea is so cool and unique. Robot Jox CRASH AND BURN! Obsessed!!!
Oh happy day; nothing brings joy to this old heart like mecha combat. I will be reviewing this tonight! Congrats on the launch!
You making games has inspired me to make a few home brew rules for me and my mates to play. Thanks for your inspiration and I wish you luck with this game. Looks really good.
Well. Im sold. Again! Dammit Ash! Pirate mechs here I come
Should be fun to use my Dropzone Commander terrain
Ash please… you keep writing super cool games and I can’t keep up.
Will absolutely be looking at getting my hands on this as soon as possible!
Congrats Ash! I got the PDF rules yesterday and it looks great fun, will get to playing it as soon as I get my 6mm scenery finished up.
I have a couple friends who made it to adeptacon, and were really impressed by the game. I can't wait to try it out.
Good luck on the new line!! I'm looking forward to playing!
I wish you guys a great run at Adepticon! Looks promising!
good luck with this. watched your play thru skirmish vid. some interesting concepts, getting turned by impacted shots, but some things weren't clear. damage scale? effects of damage to components? pilots ability? lots of questions!
IMO - you've taken GW vehicle combat, modified the damage to wound characteristics. added a flex dice pool. removed any of the Battletech finer details and not given it any rpg options as in Robotech, heavy gear or BESM.
good effort, but could use alot of play testing.
Ash you're a constant inspiration! I'm releasing my tabletop game this year after being inspired by your channel for years. My first book isn't even out the door yet and I'm pretty sure you've released 3 in that time! 😂
Looking forward to watching the let's play next
Cool! Gonna check out the playthrough right now! I've been enjoying Gamma Wolves...
Looking forward to seeing Steel Rift in the UK, hope this thing goes BIG 🙂😎👍
This is very cool. Keep up the good work.
So excited! Love the design philosophy if keeping it open to various upgrades later on with off the table support options.
Giant fighting robots! I'm in. Rule book purchased!
congrats on another game! going to have to try this one out too!
nice one Ash!
1:05 - I think, folks, Ash means "Adepticon 2022". (Unless there's some very interesting time-travel mecha mechanics in Steel Rift...!) :) Best of luck with the new game!
Lol did I say 2021?
No you went further back than that!. Wish I could do that so my daughter would not be a teenager.
This looks great Ash! I have always loved huge stompy robots as a flavor, but I struggle with the amount of detail and book keeping that systems like Battletech ask for. This seems like a nice stream lined version to get things moving on the tabletop quickly.
Question though, is there any option to buy STL files so we can print and convert our own mechs at home? Or is it purely a physical sale?
That’s up to DRD but the kits come with a bajillion arm selections if you wanted to magnetize them.
What are your thoughts on making a video about writing and producing one’s own ruleset? IE not just theorycrafting and testing, but also exploring finding a publisher, sourcing artists and editors, tips for formatting, etc
There’s so many ways to accomplish all those things, and it’s always changing. It’s more like the topic of a book!
I still think it’d be helpful, even if it’s a rough overview! I’m sure a lot of folks would be interested in your thoughts :)
Looks awesome dude congrats!
You mentioned RTS games of old; at this scale do you think it'd be possible to scale up the game or have a future ruleset that supports a game size that would capture the scale of something like "Supreme Commander"? I was just talking to some friends who really like 6-10mm games and we were nerding out over the idea.
I’m going to get this, plain and simple!
Yessssss!!!
When are the rules for tanks, infantry, and planes coming?
Seems right up my alley. Have some of my bonus money!
That's awesome thanks Jeff!!
@@GuerrillaMiniatureGames I'm really digging the big chunky style of the mechs
I’m gonna have to start buying mechs again
Looks pretty cool, do you think this ruleset would be compatible with the 40k adeptus titanicus titan models or nah?
Sure! You can use any models you want! It will definitely play faster and require less gizmos to track things.
@@GuerrillaMiniatureGames Sweet! Was just concerned about scaling and all :)
I think there is a problem with the file. I cant enlarge the book when I try and print. Its only half the page
Looks cool. What's the difference between Steel Rift and Gamma Wolves that you already had?
One is about the pilots on campaign. More of a war and building game. This one is more top level RTS with bigger groups and more assets.
Sounds great!
I am a big fan of small scale games and always searching for new games with interesting designs.
With the introduction of smaller stuff like soldiers, tanks and so on, will there be rules for enhancing the gaming table to fight bigger games?
Or as a more generalized question: Will the game be easy scalable upwards for people (like me) that want huge armies?
I start to have fun with small scale games with 200+ models on the table. ;-)
Are there full mech creation rules, or just customization for the chassis that are sold by DRD?
You can design anything you like using any models you like.
@@GuerrillaMiniatureGames Awesome!
How long did it take to come up with a solid name like "Steel Rift"?
There was so much arguing and straw-poll taking. It might have taken longer than the actual rulebook lol
@@GuerrillaMiniatureGames Rolls off the tongue better than Titanium Crevasse, or Aluminum Fissure.
Would have preordered the two player set but doesn't ship to Canada...
I know they can, as all my widgets and stuff ship to Canada. it's probably just a glitch or a temporary measure while they're at Adepticon.
Hey Nick! Apparently it's a squarespace issue with their e-commerce. You can order it directly from the DRD site and it will ship to Canada HERE: deathraydesigns.com/product-category/minis/steel-rift/steel-rift-miniatures/
Meanwhile I'm struggling to finish one game .-.
Does the starter box come with the rules? I couldn't see it.
It will come with a link for a digital copy.