Guests Michael Cohen and Chester Hendrix join me as we explore one of Richard Garfield's original card games, Battletech The Trading Card Game. In this 1st of 2 parts we dive into the history, design, and legacy of the game. Stay tuned for part 2 which will cover game play, basic tactics, a detailed review of key cards, and everything you need to know to play the game online or in person with friends.
Battletech CCG (Part 1.2) | Deckbuilding, Gameplay, Meta Analysis
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○ Richard Garfield Interview - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428271947474537/permalink/1752541278380934/
○ Sideboard Article - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428271947474537/permalink/1780879932213735/
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Celebrating over 25 years since the release of MechWarrior 2. Featuring expanded covers and original music by Timothy Seals.
Released June 5, 2021
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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
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Summoner Original Artwork by flyingdebris for Piranha Games Inc.
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00:00:00 01. MechWarrior
00:06:04 02. Nav Gamma
00:08:02 03. Silent Thunder (Cover)
00:11:58 04. Arkham Bridge (Cover) & A Small Victory
00:19:16 05. Pyre Light (Cover)
00:26:13 06. Jade Falcon
00:31:47 07. Crusader
00:37:52 08. Bred for War
00:43:33 09. Umber Wall (Cover)
00:49:54 10. Sable Flame (Cover)
00:53:58 11. Inner Sphere
00:58:18 12. Clan Wolf
01:00:29 13. Iron Piston (Cover)
01:07:39 14. Temper Edge (Cover)
01:13:50 15. Golden Spade (Cover)
01:19:35 16. Swift Warden
01:24:17 17. Rolling Storm
01:30:05 18. Bear Renegade
01:34:09 19. Götterdämmerung (Cover)
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Track 11. Search and Destroy
Music from the Mechwarrior 2: Ghost Bear's Legacy Original Video Game Soundtrack by Activision
Composed by Jeehun Hwang
MechWarrior 2: Ghost Bear's Legacy | Complete Original Soundtrack
In Development
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Track 5. Sneak, Sneak
Music from the Mechwarrior 2: Ghost Bear's Legacy Original Video Game Soundtrack by Activision
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MechWarrior 2: Ghost Bear's Legacy | Complete Original Soundtrack
In Development
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Track 15. Temper Edge/Wolf Trial 4
Music from the Mechwarrior 2: 31st Century Combat Original Video Game Soundtrack by Activision
Composed by Jeehun Hwang, Gregory Alpher, and Kelly Walker Rogers
MechWarrior 2: 31st Century Combat | Complete Original Soundtrack
https://youtu.be/T7hV5-dFsvE
Jeehun Hwang (Production Assistant and Additional Music)
Gregory Alpher (Original Music Score)
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Sound on Sound Interview | November 1998
JEEHUN HWANG: Composing Music For Videogames
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Track 09. Iron Piston/Wolf Trial 2
Music from the Mechwarrior 2: 31st Century Combat Original Video Game Soundtrack by Activision
Composed by Jeehun Hwang, Gregory Alpher, and Kelly Walker Rogers
MechWarrior 2: 31st Century Combat | Complete Original Soundtrack
https://youtu.be/T7hV5-dFsvE
Jeehun Hwang (Production Assistant and Additional Music)
Gregory Alpher (Original Music Score)
Kelly Walker Rogers (Music and Sound Director)
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Sound on Sound Interview | November 1998
JEEHUN HWANG: Composing Music For Videogames
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BattleTech: The Trading Card Game 1997 and 1998 World Champions Peter Sundholm and Terry Borer reunite after over two decades to reminisce about one of their favorite CCGs.
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Timestamps
00:00:00 REDLINE: Tactical Card Combat Game Promo
00:00:29 Introduction
00:02:09 How Peter and Terry Found BTTCG
00:05:27 Evolution of the Early Meta
00:08:24 The Influence of the Internet and Netdecking on CCGs
00:11:17 Role and Responsibilities of the Design Team
00:16:17 Comparing BattleTech the TCG to Magic The Gathering
00:23:00 Keeping a Dead Game Fun
00:28:07 Q&A with Michael Cohen: The Sideboard
00:34:11 Stories from the 1997 and 1998 World Championship
00:47:34 The Story Behind Mechwarrior Peter
00:51:42 Fixing Big 'Mechs
00:58:52 Creating a New Daishi Prime
01:03:50 Have Peter or Terry Played Recently
01:07:24 Getting Peter and Terry to Rematch Online
01:08:33 Notable Cards and Decks
01:14:11 Parting Thoughts
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○ 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 Limited Edition Booster Box Opening - https://youtu.be/z0V1ddez4Fg
○ Battletech TCG Counterstrike Expansion Booster Box Opening - https://youtu.be/1DUeYBsdsmI
○ A Conversation with BattleTech's Blane Lee Pardoe - https://youtu.be/fN1oUVHAGeY
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Episode 10 | "The Enemy Of My Enemy" from BattleTech: The Animated Series by Saban Entertainment
Original Airdate: November 12, 1994
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This episode is from my ongoing project with @ArtofBattletech on Twitter to remaster the audio and video for the entire BattleTech Cartoon series. More episodes to follow in the coming month.
This is a restoration of decades-out-of-print content which has not been released in its entirety on any modern format, presented here for preservation without intention of copyright infringement. In the event of an official rerelease, this upload will be removed.
The story, art and characters therein are the property of either The Topps Company, Inc., Catalyst Game Labs, or The Walt Disney Company (or some combination thereto). These remastered episodes of BattleTech: The Animated Series are 100% unofficial and in no way endorsed by the rights holders. I make no claim of ownership to the source material.
Remaster by @ArtofBattletech on Twitter and Renegade HPG
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○ Tex Talks BattleTech with Renegade HPG - https://youtu.be/JGXde7EaBec
○ 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
○ A Conversation with D.C. Bruins | BattleTech Animator/Illustrator - https://youtu.be/CRdRtsKrNLQ
○ A Conversation with Alex Iglesias | MechWarrior/BattleTech Concept Artist - https://youtu.be/_m6UgzETMGo
○ MechWarrior Revival | Director's Commentary by D.C. Bruins - https://youtu.be/oJTQZl3dypQ
○ BattleTech Virtual World | A Conversation with Owner Nickolas Smith - https://youtu.be/KhdG-siYnK0
○ Battletech TCG/CCG (Part 1.1) | History, Design, Legacy - https://youtu.be/cGZPI1JFRfc
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Philip from My Little Pwny Game Studio takes us step by step through his process of painting Hanse Davion's BattleMaster in the scheme of the Federated Suns' Brigade of Guards. In this ninth of twenty one parts, Philip walks through his process for adding pinstripes to the miniature.
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Music credit - A New Dawn (Bred for War Edition) by Timothy Seals, Track 4 - Arkham Bridge (Cover) & A Small Victory
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