Guests Michael Cohen, Peter Tremko, and Gustaf Olson share a wide variety of insights into one of Richard Garfield's original card games, Battletech The Trading Card Game. In this 1st of 2 parts we explore game mechanics, killer combos, card viability, and much more. Check out episode 1 parts 1 and 2 to learn even more about this great game and stay tuned for the 2nd part of this conversation where we do a full deck building tutorial (x2) using the Battle of Luthien as a theme.
Timestamps
00:00:00 Introductions
00:07:15 Deck Composition
00:09:56 Gustaf's 7xDaishi Deck that Wins Turn 4 (theoretically)
00:13:57 What would make large units viable?
00:19:20 Evaluating Clan vs Inner Sphere
00:21:02 Reflecting on the Early Evolution of the Meta
00:23:32 Making Cards Viable through Recosting
00:27:34 The Problem with Missiles
00:33:20 Keeping the Game Competitive/Interesting in a Static Meta
00:46:50 Tactical Considerations in Gameplay
00:48:34 The Issue with Command Cards
Join the Battletech CCG Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428271947474537
VIDEOS FROM MY CHANNEL:
○ Battletech TCG/CCG (Part 1.1) | History, Design, Legacy - https://youtu.be/cGZPI1JFRfc
○ Battletech TCG (Part 1.2) | Deckbuilding, Gameplay, Meta Analysis - https://youtu.be/O6JcOK8MpuY
○ Battletech TCG Limited Edition Booster Box Opening - https://youtu.be/z0V1ddez4Fg
○ Battletech TCG Counterstrike Expansion Booster Box Opening - https://youtu.be/1DUeYBsdsmI
○ BattleTech TCG Counterstrike and Crusade Booster Opening - https://youtu.be/zhax08YTjos
○ A Conversation with BattleTech's Blane Lee Pardoe - https://youtu.be/fN1oUVHAGeY
Support this channel on Patreon to help support the creation of more content like this!
https://www.patreon.com/renegadehpg
Connect with Renegade HPG on Social Media for 31st Century News and Entertainment!
Website (coming eventually): http://renegadehpg.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Renegade-HPG-103285708103249
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renegadehpg
Twitter: https://twitter.com/renegadehpg
SHOP BATTLETECH PRODUCTS!
Aries Games & Miniatures - https://www.ariesgamesandminis.com/
Battletech Beginner Box - https://www.ariesgamesandminis.com/index.php/shopping/product/2596-battletech-beginner-box-set.html
Battletech A Game of Armored Combat - https://www.ariesgamesandminis.com/index.php/shopping/product/2597-battletech-a-game-of-armored-combat-box-set.html
BUY A DEX PROTECTION 9-POCKET BINDER:
Blue - https://amzn.to/39zXqdH
Yellow - https://amzn.to/2OTbxRu
White - https://amzn.to/2CHk2wE
Red - https://amzn.to/3eXrwc3
CONTACT:
travis@renegadehpg.com
And make sure you subscribe to my channel!
CAMERA GEAR USED:
○ Webcam - https://amzn.to/2Cl7D1p
○ Microphone - https://amzn.to/2OFJaGD
○ Headphones - https://amzn.t
...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Itzks8IVFHU
#shorts
BattleTech plastic Mad Dog Prime from Catalyst Game Labs painted by 1N51 in the scheme of Clan Smoke Jaguar Shroud Keshik
Follow Oliver online!
https://twitter.com/_1N51_
https://www.reddit.com/user/1n51
Support Renegade HPG on Patreon so I can make more fun BattleTech content.
https://www.patreon.com/renegadehpg
CONTACT:
travis@renegadehpg.com
Delivering the news of the 31st century to the residents of the Inner Sphere and beyond!
...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t12dGk90lN0
#shorts
BattleTech plastic Commando COM-2D from Catalyst Game Labs painted by _1N51_ on Twitter.
Follow Oliver online!
https://twitter.com/_1N51_
https://www.reddit.com/user/1n51
Support Renegade HPG on Patreon so I can make more fun BattleTech content.
https://www.patreon.com/renegadehpg
CONTACT:
travis@renegadehpg.com
Delivering the news of the 31st century to the residents of the Inner Sphere and beyond!
...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHrAWNyUuO0
In this episode of the Renegade HPG Card Building Series I walk you through my custom redesigns of the Timber Wolf/Mad Cat Prime, C, and D variants for the BattleTech Trading Card Game.
Support this channel on Patreon to help support the creation of more content like this!
https://www.patreon.com/renegadehpg
Join the Battletech CCG Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428271947474537
LINK FOR ALEX IGLESIAS' WORK:
https://www.deviantart.com/flyingdebris
LINKS FOR FLORIAN MELLIES' (aka SpOoKy777) WORK:
https://www.deviantart.com/spooky777
https://www.patreon.com/m/686358/posts
LINKS FOR ANTHONY SCROGGINS' WORK:
https://www.deviantart.com/shimmering-sword
https://www.patreon.com/ShimmeringSword/posts
BUY A DEX PROTECTION 9-POCKET BINDER:
Blue - https://amzn.to/39zXqdH
Yellow - https://amzn.to/2OTbxRu
White - https://amzn.to/2CHk2wE
Red - https://amzn.to/3eXrwc3
SHOP BATTLETECH PRODUCTS!
Aries Games & Miniatures - https://www.ariesgamesandminis.com/
Battletech Beginner Box - https://www.ariesgamesandminis.com/index.php/shopping/product/2596-battletech-beginner-box-set.html
Battletech A Game of Armored Combat - https://www.ariesgamesandminis.com/index.php/shopping/product/2597-battletech-a-game-of-armored-combat-box-set.html
Connect with Renegade HPG on Social Media for 31st Century News and Entertainment!
Website (coming eventually): http://renegadehpg.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Renegade-HPG-103285708103249
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renegadehpg
Twitter: https://twitter.com/renegadehpg
CONTACT:
travis@renegadehpg.com
And make sure you subscribe to my channel!
VIDEOS FROM MY CHANNEL:
○ Frihet - A Mechwarrior Film | Director's Commentary - https://youtu.be/PABaQs8CSN8
○ Battletech TCG | Building a Custom Card (Episode 3) Archer ARC-2W - https://youtu.be/FJiU2e2ebVo
○ Battletech TCG | Building a Custom Card (Episode 1) Falconer FLC-8R - https://youtu.be/UYB71XVhSAs
○ A Conversation with BattleTech: CCG World Champions Peter Sundholm and Terry Borer - https://youtu.be/ipROEhqNC-8
○ Talking BATTLETECH with MICHAEL TODD - https://youtu.be/rlFFCWdTRIY
○ Battletech TCG/CCG (Part 1.1) | History, Design, Legacy - https://youtu.be/cGZPI1JFRfc
○ Battletech TCG (Part 1.2) | Deckbuilding, Gameplay, Meta Analysis - https://youtu.be/O6JcOK8MpuY
○ Battletech TCG (Part 2.1) | Game Mechanics, Killer Combos, Card Viability - https://youtu.be/Itzks8IVFHU
○ Battletech TCG (Part 2.2) | Deck Building Tutorial: Battle of Luthien - https://youtu.be/FTTNwu0BkkM
○ Battletech TCG (Part 2.3) | Deck Analysis: 1999 World Championship (1st Place) Marik GorgeMaster - https://youtu.be/PiqUPFb2q3A
○ A Conversation with BattleTech's Blane Lee Pardoe - https://youtu.be/fN1oUVHAGeY
Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:02 Tim
...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-2Nc9dAIQA
Talking with D.C. Bruins about how BattleMechs would move and translating/interpreting that movement in animation and film.
Daniel "D.C." Bruins, aka sirdubdub, is an animator, illustrator, writer, and composer that has produced several outstanding fan projects for BattleTech. His short film "MechWarrior Revival" was the trailer for an animated series that ultimately did not make it into production when Topps declined to grant the rights to do so.
This clip is an excerpt from our full Director's Commentary for Mechwarrior Revival, which can be viewed here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJTQZl3dypQ
Please support this channel on Patreon to help fund the creation of more content like this!
https://www.patreon.com/renegadehpg
Mechwarrior Revival (full video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzMeWxZvmwA
Connect with Daniel @sirdubdub on Instagram, DeviantArt, or ArtStation if you are interested in commissioning a piece.
Support Daniel 'D.C.' Bruins (aka Sirdubdub) on PATREON:
https://www.patreon.com/Sirdubdub
Connect with Daniel Online:
https://www.youtube.com/user/Bruida0998
https://www.deviantart.com/sirdubdub
https://www.artstation.com/sirdubdub
https://soundcloud.com/sirdubdub-1
@sirdubdub on Instagram
Connect with Renegade HPG on Social Media for 31st Century News and Entertainment!
Website (coming eventually): http://renegadehpg.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Renegade-HPG-103285708103249
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renegadehpg
Twitter: https://twitter.com/renegadehpg
CONTACT:
travis@renegadehpg.com
And make sure you subscribe to my channel!
VIDEOS FROM MY CHANNEL:
○ Locust BattleMech | Behind the Animation with D.C. Bruins - https://youtu.be/wxRAuEjUki0
○ A Conversation with D.C. Bruins | BattleTech Animator/Illustrator - https://youtu.be/CRdRtsKrNLQ
○ MechWarrior: Origins | Director's Commentary by D.C. Bruins - https://youtu.be/viPChW120So
○ Michael Stackpole talks BattleTech - https://youtu.be/3G74OV7lVM4
○ A Conversation with Robert Charrette | BattleTech Novelist and Miniature Sculptor - https://youtu.be/sPtyiavzsMg
○ A Conversation with BattleTech's Blane Lee Pardoe - https://youtu.be/fN1oUVHAGeY
○ The ULTIMATE BATTLETECH COLLECTION | A Conversation with Robert Ash - https://youtu.be/MEqTOcCQUvU
○ Talking BATTLETECH with MICHAEL TODD - https://youtu.be/rlFFCWdTRIY
○ A Conversation with BattleTech: CCG World Champions Peter Sundholm and Terry Borer - https://youtu.be/ipROEhqNC-8
○ Battletech TCG/CCG (Part 1.1) | History, Design, Legacy - https://youtu.be/cGZPI1JFRfc
SHOP BATTLETECH PRODUCTS!
Fortress Miniatures & Games - https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/
BattleTech: Clan Invasion Box - https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/collections/catalyst-games-labs-product/products/battletec
...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzLFH91ZZdo
Operation Lancaster chronicles the Lancaster Coalition's push to break the Word of Blake's foothold in the Ashkum system. Produced by Devin Ramsey over the course of five years, this fan project is massive in scope including historical documents, art portfolios, technical readouts, short stories, character profiles, alpha strike cards, MegaMekLab files, and more. In this podcast I talk with Devin about his inspiration for the project and everything that went into producing it.
SEE THE PINNED COMMENT FOR LINKS TO ALL OPERATION LANCASTER DOWNLOADS
Support Renegade HPG on Patreon so I can make more fun BattleTech content.
https://www.patreon.com/renegadehpg
SHOP BATTLETECH PRODUCTS!
Fortress Miniatures & Games - https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/
BattleTech: Clan Invasion Box - https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/collections/catalyst-games-labs-product/products/battletech-clan-invasion
Map Pack: Battle of Tukayyid - https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/collections/catalyst-games-labs-product/products/map-pack-battle-of-tukkayyid
Death Ray Designs - https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/collections/death-ray-designs
DriveThruRPG - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/2216/Catalyst-Game-Labs/subcategory/4328_4541/Battletech?affiliate_id=1888138
VIDEOS FROM MY CHANNEL:
○ MechWarrior: Bulldogs - https://youtu.be/KlHDe4KqQ64
○ BattleTech Cartoon | Episode 1 [Remastered] - https://youtu.be/zPtt0O9RIGc
○ Tex, Michael Stackpole, Blaine Lee Pardoe Talk BattleTech - https://youtu.be/lv0oxjDhX08
○ MechWarrior Watch Party with Sam Lewis and D.C. Bruins - https://youtu.be/qKqJiNOk38Q
○ Why Every BattleTech Fan Should Watch Fang of the Sun Dougram - https://youtu.be/dRHGCdawGWY
○ Tex Talks BattleTech with Renegade HPG - https://youtu.be/JGXde7EaBec
○ Tex, Bruins, Bishop and Renegade HPG talk BattleTech - https://youtu.be/1vOOIsmzQfY
○ Michael Stackpole Talks BattleTech - https://youtu.be/3G74OV7lVM4
○ BattleTech ATLAS vs DIRE WOLF | Behind the Animation with D.C. Bruins - https://youtu.be/fQVrtUrEGks
○ Custom LEGO Mecha and BattleTech | A Conversation with @hansen_bricks and @gothbricks2000 - https://youtu.be/GaKAp4dqR8U
○ Inner Sphere Battle Lance Unboxing | Plastic BattleTech Miniatures by Catalyst Game Labs - https://youtu.be/DVtq6CVy34I
○ A Conversation with BattleTech's Blane Lee Pardoe - https://youtu.be/fN1oUVHAGeY
○ A Conversation with Robert Charrette | BattleTech Novelist and Miniature Sculptor - https://youtu.be/sPtyiavzsMg
Connect with Renegade HPG on Social Media for 31st Century News and Entertainment!
Website (coming eventually): http://renegadehpg.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Renegade-HPG-103285708103249
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renegadehpg
Twitter: https://twitter.com/renegadehpg
CAMERA GEAR USED:
○ Webcam - https://amzn.to/2Cl7D1p
○ Microphone - https://amzn.to/3nEyTw3
○ Extension Tube - https://amzn.to/3A7qEOd
○ Audio Interface - https://amzn.to/3Ky76Yf
○ Activator - https://amzn.to/3nB7b3e
○ Boom Arm - https://amzn.to/3qCr9fW
○ Cables - https://amzn.to/3qCWq2e
○ Headphones - https://amzn.to/3hgeR5s
○ DSLR Camera - https://amzn.to/3gcX8LB
○ Microphone (camera) - https://amzn.to/2VzQzuN
○ Flexible Tripod - https://amzn.to/3dQlNUG
○ SD card - https://amzn.to/2NLnt7v
DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting this channel so that I can continue to produce free content!
CONTACT:
travis@renegadehpg.com
Renegade HPG logo - Illustration by D.C. Bruins
End Screen Illustrations by Jeff Laubenstein
Music credit - A New Dawn (Bred for War Edition) by Timothy Seals, Track 9 - Umber Wall (Cover)
Delivering the news of the 31st century to the residents of the Inner Sphere and beyond!
...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkEmP63J6Aw
Track 14. Night Wolf
Music from the Mechwarrior 2: Mercenaries Original Video Game Soundtrack by Activision
Composed by Jeehun Hwang
MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries | Complete Original Soundtrack
https://youtu.be/wgM6Qb01t3w
Jeehun Hwang (Original Music)
Matthew Candler (Audio Director)
For full production credits visit:
https://www.mobygames.com/game/mechwarrior-2-mercenaries
Special thanks to @ArtofBattletech on Twitter, Justin Kase, and Florian "SpOoKy777" Mellies for their help restoring the original MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries box art.
https://twitter.com/ArtofBattletech
https://www.deviantart.com/spooky777
https://www.patreon.com/spooky777
Support Renegade HPG on Patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/renegadehpg
...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FGBjD9vK90
#shorts
Celebrating over 25 years since the release of MechWarrior 2. Featuring expanded covers and original music by Timothy Seals.
Released June 5, 2021
Download the complete album at
https://timothy-seals.bandcamp.com/album/a-new-dawn-bred-for-war-edition
Inspired by music from the MechWarrior 2: 31st Century Combat and MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries Original Video Game Soundtracks by Activision
Covers originally composed by Kelly Walker Rogers, Gregory Alper, Jeehun Hwang
Cover Art by Jayden Morris
Summoner design template by Alex Iglesias (aka flyingdebris) for Piranha Games, Inc.
Connect with Jayden (aka jjm1)
https://www.deviantart.com/user000000000001
Connect with Timothy
https://www.youtube.com/user/TSealz
https://soundcloud.com/timothy-seals
https://www.facebook.com/timothysealsmusic
Timothy Seals | Revisiting the MechWarrior 2 Soundtrack (with co-host Daniel Bruins) - https://youtu.be/OlIXk3S1QA4
Support Renegade HPG on Patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/renegadehpg
CONTACT:
travis@renegadehpg.com
...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOjRSLCZmOE
Travis Gardner plays Alexander Staley to practice for the online BattleTech TCG League this Summer (2023).
Join the Battletech TCG Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/battletechtcg
For information about playing online or to join in on organized play events visit the Facebook group linked above or comment on this video to request an invite link for the BattleTech TCG Discord.
To register for online events or pick up TCG swag visit,
https://renegadehpg.bigcartel.com/
Timestamps
00:00:00 Gameplay
01:01:00 Post-Game Chat
VIDEOS FROM MY CHANNEL:
○ BattleTech TCG Online Play | Sealed Tournament - Travis Gardner vs John Milke - https://youtu.be/V9YnUBaGdeo
○ BattleTech TCG Online Play | Sealed Tournament - Travis Gardner vs Chester Hendrix - https://youtu.be/51G4GXgcfn4
○ Let's Play the BattleTech Trading Card Game with RazörFist - https://youtu.be/V8FXbEWOsLM
○ How to Play the BattleTech TCG Online Using LackeyCCG | Building and Importing Decks - https://youtu.be/xbrbt9ac9EI
○ A Conversation with BattleTech: TCG World Champions Peter Sundholm and Terry Borer - https://youtu.be/ipROEhqNC-8
○ Battletech TCG/CCG (Part 1.1) | History, Design, Legacy - https://youtu.be/cGZPI1JFRfc
○ Battletech TCG (Part 1.2) | Deckbuilding, Gameplay, Meta Analysis - https://youtu.be/O6JcOK8MpuY
○ Battletech TCG (Part 2.1) | Game Mechanics, Killer Combos, Card Viability - https://youtu.be/Itzks8IVFHU
○ Battletech TCG (Part 2.2) | Deck Building Tutorial: Battle of Luthien - https://youtu.be/FTTNwu0BkkM
○ Battletech TCG (Part 2.3) | Deck Analysis: 1999 World Championship (1st Place) Marik GorgeMaster - https://youtu.be/PiqUPFb2q3A
○ BattleTech TCG Errata Discussion with 1997 & 1998 World Champions Peter Sundholm and Terry Borer - https://youtu.be/JLgIeEsTYss
SHOP BATTLETECH PRODUCTS!
Fortress Miniatures & Games - https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/
BattleTech: Clan Invasion Box - https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/collections/catalyst-games-labs-product/products/battletech-clan-invasion
BUY A DEX PROTECTION 9-POCKET BINDER:
Blue - https://amzn.to/39zXqdH
Yellow - https://amzn.to/2OTbxRu
White - https://amzn.to/2CHk2wE
Red - https://amzn.to/3eXrwc3
Connect with Renegade HPG on Social Media for 31st Century News and Entertainment!
Website (coming eventually): http://renegadehpg.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Renegade-HPG-103285708103249
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renegadehpg
Twitter: https://twitter.com/renegadehpg
CONTACT:
travis@renegadehpg.com
And make sure you subscribe to my channel!
DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting this channel so that I can continue to produce free content!
Renegade HPG logo - Illustration by D.C. Bruins
Music credit - MechWarrior 2: 31st Century Combat Official Soundtrack by Jeehun Hwang, Track 15 - Temper Edge/Wolf Trial 4
Delivering the news and entertainment of the 31st century to the residents of the Inner Sphere and beyond!
...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fklwjXrQQGA