Changes for Hot Spots Draconis Reach

Hey Folks, we're going to take a brief look at the changes from Hinterlands to Draconis Reach. The chaos Campaign has changed iBetween books and I think they're for the better in most cases. Let's dig into it.  

Named Pilots and Edge for Hot Spots Draconis Reach

One of the more interesting changes for Hot Spots Draconis Reach is the way Pilots are handled. If you're familiar with ACES, a lot of this will sound familiar, but if you're new, buckle up, we're diving into Named Pilots, and Edge.  

BT Fest Ii

So, we had a radically good time this weekend at our local DFW Battletech event, BTFest.. this is the 2nd year we had this event, and it was a hoot. Let me break it down for you and we'll talk about our hopes for next year.  

Getting started with Hot Spots Draconis Reach

Hey Folks we're back with a look at Hot Spots Draconis Reach.   Today we're going to discuss the basics of the Chaos Campaign and getting started with the Campaign.  We'll look at some key terms and then show off some goodies.  

Hot Spots: Draconis Reach (Preview)

So, our benevolent overlords at Catalyst Game Labs were kind enough to provide a review copy of Hot Spots Draconis Reach ahead of its May 13th street date. This is a follow up in the series begun with Hinterlands and features a start to finish Chaos Campaign in a book. Let's dig into what's in the book and how it fits into the larger battletech gaming ecosystem. 

Battletech House Kurita Command Lance

 Hey Folks, we’re back with another product review. Today, my friends, we have the House Kurita Command Lance. Freshly released by Catalyst, the Kurita Command Lance has a supplementary release, the Hunter Lance coming soon. Let’s Break It Down.

Fox Tales (Finale)

 Fiction Review: Fox Tales (Finale

Hey Folks, quick hits today, we're looking at Fox Tales by Bryan Young. We're covering the last story Fox Hunt and out overall review of the Anthology. Note: These were originally entries in Shrapnel, and have been collected for the reader.  

Store visit: Dragon's HQ

 Hey Folks We’re back with another review.  This weekend we had a grand old time for my birthday. We started the party with a visit to a new games store in the DFW metroplex, Dragon's HQ Cards and Games.  Located at 2421 Parkway #1200 in Fort Worth, Texas 76177.  I went to go pick up a force pack for BattleTech, but wanted to give my Thoughts.  

Product Review: Force Pack Legendary mechwarriors 2

 Hey Folks, we’re back with another product review. Today, my friends, we have the Legendary Mechwarriors II box. Originally Exclusive to the Kickstarter, it’s exclusivity window has ended and you should be able to find it on the CGL web store or maybe your FLGS. Let’s Break It Down.

Fiction Review: Fox Tales 2

 Fiction Review: Fox Tales (part 2)

Hey Folks, quick hits today, we're looking at Fox Tales by Bryan Young. We're covering the next two stories The Fox and the Bear and A Fox on Galatea this week. (Next week we'll cover the next two stories). Note: These were originally entries in Shrapnel, and have been collected for the reader.  

Painting update

 So, quick one today as I am painting up units for Events we're running in Texas this year and a peak behind the curtain about my painting process.  Keep in mind I have diabetic retinopathy, which means that my visual field is oclcuded most of the time on good days, and completely impaired on bad ones.  So, as my vision has declined, I've had to adjust my painting style and expectations.  Buckle up, and I hope you enjoy the peek behind the curtains. 

Product Review: Battletech Force Pack 1st Somerset Strikers

 Hey Folks, we’re back with another product review. Today, my friends, we have the 1st Somerset Strikers, one of the Force Packs Catalyst Game Labs has added to our marketplace as part of the Mercenaries Kickstarter. Originally Exclusive to the Kickstarter, it’s exclusivity window has ended and you should be able to find it on the CGL web store or maybe your FLGS. Let’s Break It Down.

Fiction Review: Fox Tales (part 1)

Hey Folks, quick hits today, we're looking at Fox Tales by Bryan Young. We're covering the first two stories The Secret Fox and Fox Patrol this week. (Next week we'll cover the next two stories). Note: These were originally entries in Shrapnel, and have been collected for the reader.  

Setting up an Aces sortie

 Hey Folks, we’re back with another look at Aces. Today we're going to look at setting up for your first game of Aces and looking at the Guided Tutorial mission from Scouring Sands. Buckle up and grab your box and we'll get started.

Product Review: BattleTech McCarron's Armored Cavalry Assault Lance

 Hey Folks, we’re back with another product review. Today, my friends, we have the McCarron;s Armored Cavalry Assault Lance, one of the Mercenary Force Packs Catalyst Game Labs has added to our marketplace. Originally a Barnes and Noble Exclusive, it’s exclusivity window has ended and you should be able to find it on the CGL web store or maybe your FLGS. Let’s Break It Down.

So, How do the Aces Cards work?

 Hey Folks, another day, another article. Today we're going to take a closer look at the cards from the Aces Campaign Boxed Set from Catalyst Game Labs. If you're curious how this entire thing works, buckle up, we're off to the races.  

Force Building for Scouring Sands

Hey Folks We’re back with another article! This week should have a product review on Friday, and a breakdown of the Aces system on Wednesday. Today, however, we're going to do some force building for Scouring Sands. Buckle up, we're off to the races.  

Product Review: Scouring Sands

  Hey Folks, we’re back with another product review. Scouring Sands is a first of its kind (though not the last). It is a co-operative alpha strike campaign set. This is a new way to play Alpha Stirke and its a lot of fun. Note: it is an expansion for Alpha Strike ajd i strongly suggest you have the Alpha Strike Boxed Set and the Alpha Strike rulebook for maximum bang for your buck.

Product Review: 21st Centauri Lancers Command Lance

 Hey Folks, we’re back with another product review, and some hilariously good news. It's 2026, and we're still alive.  Our Battletech articles should start flowing again. Today, my friends, we have the 21st Centauri Lancers Command Lance, one of the Mercenary Force Packs Catalyst Game Labs has added to our marketplace.  Let’s Break It Down.