CoryHolmes Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Stop-you're making me flash-back to my high school days... Tell me about it. I spent $100 well-earned dollars to buy a mint copy of Shogun, only to have everyone I gamed against leave for University a few months later... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurisama Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Wonder if they need sculptors to make the Rau and Ger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TehPW Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Agree with you , the Tomahawk aka Warhammer is immensely popular with BT fans for instance. the big problem with that is, you could never use those minis at a official game (like GenCon for example). only home brewed games... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tober Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Also, the kickstarter has made it's $250,000 stretch goal in just over one day That's kinda interesting... I wonder how much of that is hardcore Robotech and how much is Mech Warrior/Battletech/other..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 (edited) I used to play palladium's robotech game back in the day. It was silly complcated. Hit tables for every part of the valk, and tons of skill rolls. I never did quite figure out armour penetration for that game.Its funny, with games workshop and warhammer, you can spend close to 100 dollars unpainted and unassembled figure. Edited April 22, 2013 by Gakken85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoryHolmes Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 I used to play palladium's robotech game back in the day. It was silly complcated. Hit tables for every part of the valk, and tons of skill rolls. I never did quite figure out armour penetration that game. I'm really hoping that this RPG tactics will make the pen-and-paper RPG more streamlined and thus more entertaining. I love the fluff articles in the books, but the system is almost unplayable... Which has never stopped me from buying every Rifts and Robotech book, mind you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptormesh Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 I'm really hoping that this RPG tactics will make the pen-and-paper RPG more streamlined and thus more entertaining. I love the fluff articles in the books, but the system is almost unplayable... Which has never stopped me from buying every Rifts and Robotech book, mind you The system is pretty convoluted, if only the table checking and dice rolling can be done by some kind of software... How about a turn based tactical pc game eh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 ...people find the Palladium System unplayable? I thought it was fast and easy. And if you don't like something you just throw it out for something more simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackconvoy_D01 Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 (edited) <p>On second thought... I wonder if they'll fit on a standard chess board?</p> Edited April 22, 2013 by blackconvoy_D01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gubaba Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Stop-you're making me flash-back to my high school days... I also played with myself often back in high school. I hear ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logos Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share Posted April 22, 2013 Well when ya take into consideration this is obviously a multiplayer table top game I mean where in the hell are ya gonna play it? Who's gonna play it with you? I dunno about you guys but it feels to 80's and early 90's for me. I don't even know anyone who knows what Robotech is in my area. I'll buy this, I got no problems with that, it'd be a good collectors item. But playing it? Completely different story, unless you're doing it over skype! HAH! There's a great idea. I still have the odd friend or two to play this with.......otherwise I am just buying into this like everyone else....NOSTALGIA! <p>On second thought... I wonder if they'll fit on a standard chess board?</p> Yeah I love the palladium system. Combat can be a bit of a head ache sometimes but it's fun to play. You can play as almost anything in any setting. The only draw back is the bazzlion books you will buy. The system is pretty convoluted, if only the table checking and dice rolling can be done by some kind of software... How about a turn based tactical pc game eh. Are you thinking Palldium or Battletech? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoryHolmes Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Yeah I love the palladium system. Combat can be a bit of a head ache sometimes but it's fun to play. You can play as almost anything in any setting. The only draw back is the bazzlion books you will buy. That's exactly what I meant. It's a good idea and relativly accepting of new ideas, but combat can drag on and on and on and on... I'm really hoping that I'll be able to use this to streamline the combat while still keeping the ROLE-playing aspects that I like and get a game going at my FLGS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoreyD Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 The system is pretty convoluted, if only the table checking and dice rolling can be done by some kind of software... How about a turn based tactical pc game eh. We actually made a program using basic that did most of the dice rolling and table checking for you, it actually made Rifts and Robotech a lot more fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Some people like overly complex combat systems, and some people feel it takes away from the flow of story-telling. Just depends on what you like, as with anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobizon Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irz7Iwo3fIs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoptimus Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I love this idea but I am tired of Robotech:Macross Saga. Call me when we get to Robotech Masters and New Generation. I hope this sells well enough that we get to that point. I heard this is the first planned set with 2 more Robotech Macross sets though. Palladium is not the best company when it comes to release dates but their products are pretty good once you throw out the rules that don't work for your particular group. I have always house rules most of my tabletop games and this one will be no exception. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hikuro Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 my brain is fried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 That's a pretty simple system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeyondTheGrave Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 (edited) my brain is fried. Edited April 24, 2013 by BeyondTheGrave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hikuro Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Yep, that's kinda how it feels right now. I NEVER played table top games, so that about sums it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoryHolmes Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 That's a pretty simple system. Simple can be good, too. Hopefully that means combat will be fast and frenetic, just like in the show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Why isn't this a turn based strategy game on a computer? Seems like it'd be pretty easy to accomplish. It kind of reminds me of the Sega CD game Dark Wizard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DestroidDefender Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 You know, I've spent the last 25 year collecting Macross models in 1/200 scale for wargaming. Am I going to switch to 1/285 and use Palladium's rules? I'm really ambivalent about this. I think I'll just wait for the retail version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoryHolmes Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 You know, I've spent the last 25 year collecting Macross models in 1/200 scale for wargaming. Am I going to switch to 1/285 and use Palladium's rules? I'm really ambivalent about this. I think I'll just wait for the retail version. Do it. Dooooooooo iiiiiiiit. Join the Dark Side (we have cookies and I'll share ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 (edited) Simple can be good, too. Hopefully that means combat will be fast and frenetic, just like in the show. I didn't say it wasn't good, it was more in response to people who can't seem to fathom it. Yep, that's kinda how it feels right now. I NEVER played table top games, so that about sums it up. They're making fun of the guy thinking Risk is Monopoly in that video. Edited April 24, 2013 by Mommar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry the lone wolf Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 I don't know if I'll play the game but I really really want those miniatures.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackconvoy_D01 Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 I don't know if I'll play the game but I really really want those miniatures.. And I thought I was the only one. I know how to play chess! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadeye_281 Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Lurking over on Dakka Dakka forums about this game and saw some info posted that they're intending on introducing VE-1s and Strike Valks to the mix and maybe other rip offs. When did HG acquire rights to DYRL based valks? I thought DYRL was hands off for HG... As for the game itself... I don't know, it looks like it might be fun at first but then it'll quickly slide into predictability and then boredom. For some reason, this game reminds me of any number of shooter video game where it's awesome for the first month or two but then it gets played out and traded in for something newer and shinier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoryHolmes Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 I dearly hope they don't use the DYRL mecha. I don't like them at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renegadeleader1 Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Lurking over on Dakka Dakka forums about this game and saw some info posted that they're intending on introducing VE-1s and Strike Valks to the mix and maybe other rip offs. When did HG acquire rights to DYRL based valks? I thought DYRL was hands off for HG... As for the game itself... I don't know, it looks like it might be fun at first but then it'll quickly slide into predictability and then boredom. For some reason, this game reminds me of any number of shooter video game where it's awesome for the first month or two but then it gets played out and traded in for something newer and shinier. They have access to DYRL mecha, but not the show. In the recent past they've already released toys of DYRL mecha including strike pack variants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadeye_281 Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Oh, I thought DYRL was off limits to HG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry the lone wolf Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 HG can merchandise of DYRL (thanks to Tatsunoko) but can't release a new version of the movie.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadeye_281 Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Wow, that's a little messed up. So HG can make cash sales off mecha that is quite clearly from the real 'Macross' but Big West can't cash in by releasing an English dub of DYRL into North America... Stupid license BS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drahazar Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 For the game I wanted to get the correct squadrons and what there colors are. I know skull is white and Wolf was red and white then went grey and white. But what about the others? I am hoping someone might have a accurate list so I can get them done up correctly for the game. What I have found so far. http://www.macross2....ross-index.html http://www.macrossne...x.php/Squadrons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwrightkkpsi Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 New to the forums here so 'Hello" to everyone! After a bit of skepticism (mostly due to my opinion of Palladium products) I've decided to go for it with this game. If for no other reason to have a collection of Macross models in the same scale it is worth it! I'm almost more excited to see the other RT series models- so many of them for the first time ever! I hope most of us can look past any dislikes of HG or other entities and help this project be successful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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