Unboxing! NEW Alpha Strike Box Set

[@theredbeardbard]

I believe "tartan" is what the plaid pattern is called. Thanks for the unboxing vid! Love getting a peak at this. Can't wait to get my own box!

[@vrry8835]

I love that Thom is talking about fighting underwater and the video is skewing very blue... almost as if he's underwater already preparing.

[@steffangordon6444]

The Atlas is a new variant, the AS7-S with a pair of Streak 2's in the back. Also, I think it may have just been an idiosyncrasy or production that made the Phoenix Hawk look like a new pose. The announcement for the box indicated that there would be 4 unchanged minis. As far as I can tell, they are the Timber Wolf, Nova, Warhammer, and Phoenix Hawk.

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

That’s funny! I think you are right… but hey I’ll take it 😆

[@jamesbeard5513]

I understand that Alpha Strike is a BattleTech product designed for faster play, I just enjoy the chaos factor that is part of CBT. In CBT you can get a through armor crit that blows off limbs or even do a 'headshot' or miss with some weapons and hit with others. Alpha Strike is almost like repeat center torso hits at maximum damage or miss entirely. I can appreciate how it works better in larger games or where time is an issue, but if time isn't, CBT it is. Note I have not played Destiny as of yet, but it seems like a balance point between the two and I do want to try it out. BTW Kilt patterns are called tartans, usually a unique pattern to each Highlander clan/family. Blackjack is a BJ-3 Variant with PPCs and medium lasers. The one with the 4 Streak SRM-2s went with the ER Large Lasers on the BJ-2. Someone pointed it out to me on the Wasp, it is an early Wolf Dragoon's variant that uses a lot of small lasers. It's a C variant on the Warhawk, 2 Large Pulse Lasers and 2 ERPPCs, it also has a Flamer and 3 more Double Heat Sinks. But yeah, eager for the new mech packs and everything else.

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

BJ-3 makes sense! I like the model a lot… and interesting tidbit on the Wasp! Thanks for sharing!!

[@sumtenwitty6021]

Me and the boys clocking in for our weekly CBT

[@davidnemoseck9007]

There is a variant of Alpha Strike that you can roll for each weapon damage point.

[@danwehmeier9717]

If you use the Multiple Attack Rolls rule, you roll for each point of damage on the card. It addresses the issues you mentioned while still keeping the game faster. You should give it a try as its the only way I play AS.

[@shaneflickinger]

Yes, cannot wait to get my hands on this. Just waiting for Aries to get some in stock. Thanks for showing off all the contents of the box. Definitely a lot more in there than I was expecting. Thanks guys.

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

Yah definitely a great value with the buildings and all that extra stuff! I was surprised myself.

[@leebrown353]

Great review guys. Probably the best I have seen so far. I love the way Tom sees things in the same slightly abstract way I do

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

It is a gift!

[@anthonyeasson1739]

It's called Tartan.

[@thomberg3457]

YES TARTAN god I hate when I can’t think of a word haha

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

This Is Tarta

[@ysiel1676]

Are you sure? For me TARTA!! is the pattern the piece of clothing is the plaid. I get this box and it is huge. I just buy the commander's edition to complete. Amazing game & content. I have to find players now. 🤣🤣🤣

[@mathewkelly9968]

30:57 I claim that's a 3m locust and that's an AMS , the Wasp looks like the Wolf's Dragoons variant and yay a new Blackjack to add to my 4 blackjacks mega pleased about that , happy about the Kurita Archer

[@larslaufer301]

Thanks for unboxing this. I have someone who might start with Alpha strike after playing with me and this box seams like a good starting point for him.

[@mathewkelly9968]

Even if I stick with classic the buildings will come in handy with my TTCombat sci-fi-x stuff (same scale as dropship commander) I use for Heavy Gear

[@HotelCharliHill]

i know most people wouldn't care to watch it but can you have a throwaway bonus episode where you show us ALL your minis including your stockpile of grey unpainted shame? lol! I bet there's some cool stuff in there. Tell us what you like and what you don't, and what you DID like when you used to use it. Let's go down memory lane!!!

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

Its not a bad idea!!!

[@HotelCharliHill]

@@DeathfromAboveWargaming Ok, HAVE IT READY FOR SATURDAY NIGHT DATE NIGHT!!!

[@HotelCharliHill]

lol, jus kidding. I'm not a troll. I really think it'd be cool to see all your minis.

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

Haha I get the humor don’t worry!!! And I do like the idea - we have some renovations happening at the studio so having some alternative content ideas is a plus!

[@stormwing9123]

23:28 With regards to 'Why the Pouncer?', a quick Sarna search reveals that it's a, quote, 'testbed design that was upgraded to combat specifications on the orders of then ilKhan Ulric Kerensky, as it was realized that a more mobile 'Mech was needed when combating Inner Sphere forces.' It appears to be a midpoint between an Adder and a Nova in terms of combat role - I mean, look at it, it's just a fat Adder - and it's a 'cheap', low-weight Omni that can fulfill a wide variety of battlefield roles, so long as those roles don't involve close-quarters combat. Doesn't appear to be a fan favourite, can't find any particularly noticeable appearances, weapons payload is not so incredibly diverse as to merit special attention - I think that there's a member of Catalyst's team who just really loves the thing, like me with 65-tonners.

[@stormwing9123]

Also, the Fire Moth is a D, which I only know because it is the single most expensive Light Mech in Battletech. 5 ER Mediums with a T-Comp on a Walk-10 with MASC means 2307 points for a fancy Locust. It's hilarious.

[@irhinohammer]

The Sea Fox is a aquatic BA. Pretty sure that there's at least one more. And I think there are two, maybe three, statted subs, one was SLDF. I'm not sure about more. I know there are a couple of surface ships too.

[@thomberg3457]

You mean Aaron can start collecting naval forces??? Don’t give him any ideas

[@michalbernkopf2083]

Models in the AS box: Locust LCT-3M (new variant) Wasp WSP-3W (new variant) Blackjack BJ-3 (new variant) Phoenix Hawk PXH-1 Wraith TR1 (new modell) Archer ARC-5R (new variant) Warhammer WHM-6R Atlas AS7-S (new variant) Fire Moth D (new variant) Pouncer Prime (new modell) Nova Prime Timber Wolf Prime Warhawk C (new variant)

[@cyborglarry]

I would run a small bead of thin CA glue around that cardstock to seal the edges from water damage, instead of laminating the whole thing.

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

Good idea!

[@----.__]

I played the 2nd edition Battletech in the late 80's and early 90's with the cardboard 2D miniatures. Played for hours at a time with mates from school, loved every minute. I play the Battletech PC game periodically and got to wondering whether the tabletop version is still a thing or not. So happy to see people still loving the game, the universe and the lore. This channel is great, wish I'd subscribed sooner. It's a blessing these days having so many people at your fingertips talking and playing the games we love. "Back in the day" you were stuck with only the people you lived near, and the internet really didn't exist like it does today. BBS was terrific, but pales in comparison to what we are spoilt with now. Thanks for a great video, will be checking out more content in the coming days/weeks/years :)

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

Thanks for watching and appreciate the comment!! Here’s to 40 years of BattleTech!

[@josephnettles8010]

Tartan :) Excellent guys, keep up the good work.

[@threeohm]

Thanks for the review. AS Box Set pre-ordered. Now we wait!

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

Hopefully not long. I heard yesterday that November is the target.

[@sebastiang.5032]

Can't wait for this box to be available in Germany!

[@PhillyT1977]

You guys do so well with these product reviews. So much fun to watch and it’s super authentic.

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

Haha thanks! They are totally unscripted and off the cuff. One take! Thanks for watching!

[@mathewkelly9968]

The Pouncer is included because the Linebacker exists , im anticipating that the other 3055 Clan Wolf Omnis the Phantom and Naga won't be too far in the future

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

Phantom reminds me of Ghost Bears Legacy!

[@eatadick4127]

Also, the Cougar and Puma are done, needed to get the 3rd one in there

[@oddball5576]

A game using the stuff in the box sounds so good! looking forward to it!

[@itsallfunandgames723]

From the side camera it looks like Tom is growing mutton chops, which should be full in time for the Kickstarter. I hope they start putting more easy terrain in all their future box sets.

[@Joshf4phan]

Yeah I noticed that the Gencon sample cards were pretty much all IlClan era. Personally I think AS is a far easier point of entry into the IlClan era than CBT, due to the abstraction on the weapons systems. Also, I believe the word you were looking for is 'tartan'?

[@TroySeward]

Can't wait to get my hands on this.

[@tonyhicks8775]

IIRC.....the pouncer and the phantom were both added for either the battle of Tukkayid sourcebook or the Wolf Clan Sourcebook and then later added to the revised TRO's. Back then every source book had a couple new designs and I think that these two were added in this way. Then holy crap they were actually decent designs. Hope that helps. great review guys!!!

[@tonyhicks8775]

I think the linebacker was added at this time too. right before the refusal war with the Jade Turkies 🙂

[@0sumgame541]

Great review! I am definitely throwing money at this. @ the DFA team, the second album you created is kicks ass. We loved listening to it during our Alpha Strike campaign.

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

Awesome - thanks for that and great to hear!!

[@Bedwyr7]

Very looking forward to this product. BTW: is it getting towards time to go for some lapel or desk mics? It feels like you guys are at that level now.

[@Renigade16]

Love their content but yeah they should up their mic game.

[@steveguziec8050]

I love the first smell of a new box set! Looks legit! Great video gents!

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

“I love the smell of Alpha Strike in the morning” - Chaplain Steve

[@steveguziec8050]

@@DeathfromAboveWargaming Facts

[@malusignatius]

Also, the new Atlas has a rear-facing SRM4.

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

Yes! I didnt even notice until someone pointed it out. Not complaining - but I would have gone with a more obviously different variant!

[@malusignatius]

@@DeathfromAboveWargaming It is a subtle change, that's for sure. I'm a little surprised they didn't go for one of the gauss rifle models, especially as they've focussed most of the fluff on the 2100s.

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

Yes! Exactly what I had in mind!

[@matthewbirdsall9518]

It's all about that new Locust sculpt. Proper look!

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

Very anime!

[@Fenris86]

Looking at the lineup of 'mechs, I kinda want to buy two boxes of this.

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

There are some good ones for sure!

[@oldschooltommyim]

Mini numbers A1 Atlas AS7-S A2 Archer ARC-5R A3 Wasp WSP-3W A4 Locust LCT-3M A5 Warhawk C A6 Wraith A7 Firemoth D A8 Pouncer A9 Blackjack BJ-3 13 Nova 14 Timberwolf 17 Phoenix Hawk 19 Warhammer

[@Yasmirr]

really appreciate the review as I was on the fence about getting this one

[@Isolated.Outpost]

They do sell a metal locust with all arms, in the same sculpt style of the new plastic. Iron wind metals!

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

Now they just need it in plastic!

[@shagakhan9442]

Exited for the new set. Great video as always

[@RavenShinyThings]

I think you were trying to say tartan - boxed set looks great pre ordered it but not sure when it will arrive in the uk.

[@DarkKnightCuron]

Sorry to comment again but: The reason why the Wraith is popular is due to mechanics in CBT. Essentially, it has the movement speed and jump capability to go wherever it wants. So you jump to a heavy woods or light woods or cover with it, attack with pulse lasers to reduce your own movement penalty while using your jumping speed to remain un-hittable. Some folks even trade out some other weapons and/or armor for a targeting computer to basically nullify their jump penalty to gunnery. It's basically a unit that tries to abuse some of the mechanics of the game to an extreme degree in order to find a niche/edge in combat. Yeah, they're fragile, but if you can't hit them, then does armor matter? That's the concept. To put this into perspective for you, Wraiths are the reason I grab 1 ton of Precision Ammunition in my autocannons as a standard load out.

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

You know I love all your comments!! Precision ammo is a game changer.

[@DarkKnightCuron]

@@DeathfromAboveWargaming Like I said, Wraiths are the reason for that decision. If you've never had to deal with a hunter pair of Wraiths in classic battletech, then consider yourself blessed. Thank you!

[@thomberg3457]

Great analysis

[@DarkKnightCuron]

@@thomberg3457 Thank ya!

[@jeffreywilliams8018]

I got so sick of seeing Wraiths and Goshawks in every game after 3055 came out that I dropped to 3025-tech games for a while. I lost count of how many Turn 1’s began with “the Goshawk dumps its ammo” 😂 Amazing mechs. Few FASA designs even came remotely close.

[@filthyletonk1333]

Thanks for the review, are you guys going to do a battle report just using the rules and items from the box.

[@ARescueToaster]

I really like that Blackjack model. Not sure if there has been a newer design since, but in MechWarrior 5 and HBS's Battletech they are some of my least favorite mechs to look at. Which stinks because Blackjacks make really good early game mechs. This model seems to give the torso more depth / complexity, which it really needed. I have the same issue with the Jagermech to a lesser degree (the huge antenna helps) - they are basically gun-arms attached to a large, blocky torso with big blocky legs.

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

Agree!

[@jarridbrooks]

In traditional battletech a wraith was an amazing mech. Very hard to hit with a 7/11/7 movement and if your opponent had a basic gunnery and piloting you had to role insane numbers to hit it. plus with the large pulse and 2 med pulse the wraith had enough damaged to cause the mech you are attacking with a piloting skill. So many big melee games where won with this mech.

[@AlxParrish]

That looks so cool! I hope we get a AS box every year!

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

Same

[@Dazzxp]

New lighting/camera or contrast cranked up? Either way it looks good.

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

You have a keen eye. Same cameras and lights. Contrast actually went down about 10% to remove some grain I was seeing. Guess it worked 😁

[@Dazzxp]

@@DeathfromAboveWargaming is Much better it picks up more details

[@agamelift]

The odd thing about the whole Alpha Strike debate is that players don't recognize it is an alternate ruleset in the Battletech Universe. Battletech is just Battletech, it no longer has the "Classic" titling and no one calls it Total Warfare. Battletech is Battletech and Alpha Strike is an alternate ruleset for Battletech. If an argument is made that neither should be called just Battletech, then "Total Warfare" should be added to the Game of Armored Combat box.

[@thomberg3457]

I like this framing

[@janbrandt9780]

From the time it was announced I wanted this box. Now I have it preordered through FLGS. Le't hope he will get it.

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you!

[@adamcondon5120]

One of my favorite clan mechs is the stormcrow.

[@densonconnii133]

Have you guys done a product review of the Battletech Initiative Deck? I am specifically looking for examples of play, as the rules (units, formations) are a little confusing.

[@madcat3525]

Great review! Looking forward to more videos.

[@madcat3525]

Aarom, do you plan on getting the new Banshee 2c from Aries Games and Miniatures?

[@Crack_the_Skye]

Get the Boxed Set or the Commander's Edition book?

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

I would start with the boxed set! Commanders can come later. The rule book i the box has all the things you need.

[@thomberg3457]

Boxed set hands down.

[@addampaniagua]

Great review. Thanks for posting it. Looking forward to picking this boxed set up to add to my collection. When looking if a mech is a variant or not, checking the numbers on the bottom of the bases may or may not be helpful.

[@uialion1740]

I love Thom mentioning the force building chapter in the book, what 'Mechs get used for what types of formations... Meanwhile thinking, "Then we introduce you to Clan Jade Falcon with their own freaking naming conventions of typical Clan deployment units."

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

Haha everyone wants to be unique

[@redbaronsnoopy2346]

Argyll? Is what's it's called, I believe. Love the videos, never played Alpha Strike & have watch you fellas plenty and would luv to get the Box Set and play when I get a minute or two. Thanks again for the great videos. Defiantly do an underwater fight. Can't remember but their was a scenario in one of the Mechwarrior games where you fought under water and in outerspace a few times.

[@CentsOfFate64]

Tartan.

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

Im sticking with Plaid.

[@thomberg3457]

Aaron you are going to start a war with our UK friends

[@redbaronsnoopy2346]

@@CentsOfFate64 I think all answers are applicable, unless your Clan, then you are lying Kerensky filth... ;-P

[@JERRYR708]

Are the Alpha Strike figures scaled for B.T. classic? My first BT lance pack was Ral Partha Fire Lance with 2 Archers, Rifleman and Phoenix Hawk, I ended up getting another year's later.

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

Yes - AS and Classic use the same minis.

[@SupermarketZombies]

Please do an aquatic batrep! Also just FYI most omnimechs with a U variant are designed for fighting in water (some for space I think?)

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

I didnt know that! Great tip!

[@Krix6426]

Wasn't the Pouncer featured in an old video game? Maybe that's why it's in there?

[@matthewneuendorf5763]

I've very much looking forward to this box becoming widely available. The heavy Quick Ref sheet for AS will be welcome. The ones for TW in the AGoAC box are excellent. The included terrain is a great value add. Of course the stars of the show are the 'Mechs, and I'm never going to complain about the post-KS sculpts. The Pouncer is a "yet another Puma" Clan light, but it had some fun variants in the old CCG with some decent art, so I'm happy to see it included. The Wraith features in one or two of the novels, and it has some truly amazing CCG art, so I'm very glad to have it in plastic now. It's always fun seeing new variants/configurations sculpted, and even simple reposes are fun. BTTW (Battletech: Total Warfare), BTD (Battletech: Destiny), and BTAS (Battletech: Alpha Strike) are all Battletech, as are any of the other scale variants.

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

Agree on all accounts!!

[@thomberg3457]

ITS ALL BATTLETECH TO ME BABAAAY

[@TAVAAR7]

And now I'm getting ideas of green stuffing a Bob Ross afro on the Atlas and having him stand in front of the pop out woods talking about "happy trees" all game 🤣

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

Put a little paint brush and palette in his hands. Perfection.

[@TAVAAR7]

@@DeathfromAboveWargaming and just remember, if you have an ammo explosion its not a mistake, just a happy accident 😆

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

LOL im dyin over here 😂😂😂

[@TAVAAR7]

@@DeathfromAboveWargaming well I'm glad to have brought even a little value to your day, especially since I've been going through your backlog and been enjoying it quite a bit, particularly the battlelytics and lance kit overviews (somehow my lack of ability to do any gaming the last 5ish years coincided with the kickstsrter and all the cool new generation of stompy robots). 👍

[@jeffs.4124]

Pouncer is a clan wolf omnimech think ice ferret that jumps.

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

Jumping ferrets!

[@MrHeadphones64]

The word you might be looking for for the plaid is tartan

[@Ichaerus]

@Death From Above Wargaming: Excellent video, as always. Saw that Aries Games and Miniatures have updated their website a great deal from when I was there last, and looking forward to them getting new stuff in stock. Some thoughts for Aaron. I noticed that there is a new Banshee IIC sculpt there, on the Aries Games and Miniatures website. Had me thinking of the story progression for Bubbles a little. Something involving her becoming isorla for a Clan, then becoming an abtakha for that Clan, to eventually get a rematch. Vegas vs Bubbles 2. Would like to hear your opinion on the Banshee IIC sculpt.

[@mathewkelly9968]

Still haven't got around to actually playing AlphaStrike but who says its not battletech ? Questioning what im going to do with a 4th Atlas and a 3rd Nova thatll stop me getting more than one copy I think , but will definitely get one .

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

lol I have so many freaking Archers….

[@mathewkelly9968]

@@DeathfromAboveWargaming yeh same but I feel you can justify have a pile of Archers , you're only really going to use 1 Atlas at a time .

[@andreassweet1994]

Definitely on my wish list.

[@ExileDCC]

This box is looking excellent for anyone looking to get a jump start into Alpha Strike, or to beef up an existing collection. Great stuff, thank you for the review.

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

Thanks for watching!

[@Corvus-fw2hr]

Did I miss when the release date is?

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

It was released at Gen Con but no idea on when the next run will hit the street though.

[@WRXSEVEN]

Nice close ups! Can't wait to get this from my local store.

[@WRXSEVEN]

Also, the Atlas is a new variant (AS7-S) with an SRM-4 in the rear.

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

I did not inspect the butt! Classic mistake. Thanks for calling it out!

[@Magermh]

Yep you earned that flak for the Wraith and it was awarded. Where it with pride and we all move on to better things. Box looks good. Going to have to get one.

[@BryceGoodson]

This set looks great. It could be worth it even if I can print my own minis. I'm a big fan of alpha strike for new players picking up the hobby.

[@reecedignan8365]

Good review lads as for a few things: 1. You guys got any idea when they seek to release this to public sale so us sad Brits who didn’t get to attend GenCon can start nabbing them in from the states. 2. I believe you were referencing tartan mate. Should maybe take a look up at your own history’s and maybe you will potentially have a clan (family) tartan you can adopt/note and paint your mechs up in. 3. I think they included the Pouncer in there to: A. Start advancing the miniature line of mechs forward from 3052 - 3055/58 and even more into 3067/3151 designs (as they seem to want to include both the ability to play Clan Invasion/FedCom era as well as the new IlClan era). B. Probably cause they introduced the 5 clan mechs made by Clan Jade Falcon (the Fire Falcon, Black Lanner, Night Gyr, Turkina and Cougar) while only including a handful of other clan designs like the Kodia (CGB), Battle Cobra (CSV) & Linebacker (CW/CWiE) so probably wanted to include another Wolf made mech to start catching up with the Falcons.

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

I am not clear on the second release date!

[@thomberg3457]

Now that you mention it I am pretty sure my wife’s family has a clan tartan (her dad has a kilt with it). My family is Irish and German so not sure we have tartans?

[@jarecdiver]

So I am new to alpha strike and have a lot of old minis from the introductory box set fr9m like 15 years ago. Can I field these minis in alphastrike?

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

100% yes

[@Rhaumar]

Ral Partha Fire Lance was: Archer, Archer, Phoenix Hawk, Rifleman. LOVED that boxed set.

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

Yes!

[@Rhaumar]

@@DeathfromAboveWargaming And you are right, you can NEVER have too many Archers. I think I have 10 right now (some 3D printed, the rest GCL). I need more!!!

[@anthonymonaghan4964]

would have loved to see the Fire Moth side by side with the metal version lol

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

Oh boy hahah I don’t even own one!!

[@Renigade16]

Please do an *Underwater* 🫧 BatRep. I've been wanting to do one myself.

[@jeffs.4124]

Ral Parthia fire lance, 2 Archers, 1 Rifleman,1 Phoenix Hawk.

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

Aaaah YES! This is why I have 12 Phoenix Hawks haha.

[@richmcgee434]

@@DeathfromAboveWargaming Just stick them all in one unit and call it a heavy recon company. :)

[@johnbe8505]

when is box come out for sale? so i can get it

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

Nov is what I heard

[@MrBrad9]

Yussss! Pre ordered two copies. Can't wait. is it out now, is it out NOW?, IS it out now? is it out now, is it out now?

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

Are we there yet!?

[@MrBrad9]

@@DeathfromAboveWargaming Yup! lol

[@michalbernkopf2083]

Atlas is new version AS7-S...

[@DavidOlson]

Are your house rules for AS updated for this new release?

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

There are a few flavors of our AS house rules… there is a campaign packet which we used in our last AS campaign, then the general list of house/optional rules we use. All of them are on the site, but are intended to let you pick/choose what you want to suit your gaming group 👍

[@DavidOlson]

@@DeathfromAboveWargaming Awesome! Thanks, I look forward to trying them out!

[@cliffetters]

Great unboxing video! Was "tartan" the word you were looking for?

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

Hahaha perhaps!

[@Tharanicus]

Played some Battletech back in the late 90's. I'm now just starting to look back into what to get. This looks like a good place to start with this boxset. If I was to get this and the group was also wanting to do RPG along side the miniature gameplay, would that be Battletech - A Time of War? Or would you suggest something else? And what are your thoughts on doing the minitaure game alongside rpg game? Cheers Edit: Just curious, if you were going to start playing Battletech and wanted the full experience (I know there's a new Beginner Box Set coming out) which box set would you pick up? And why do people say Alpha Strike is not Battletech, are there different game mechanics? I guess I could ask on your Discord, but have been unable to find a link to it. Thanks.

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

discord.gg/t2fx9Qb8 Alpha Strike is much more abstracted. I would look at the MechWarrior Destiny RPG over a Time of War, unless you like all the math. Total preference thing!

[@thomberg3457]

Destiny RPG is fantastic And yes that’s def a question for Discord!!

[@Tharanicus]

Thanks for the replies

[@alecciarosewater7438]

The support cards are an idea but I would prefer unit cards for vehicles so your new mech figures can fight your toy car collection

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

Only if we can involve the Hot Wheels track w/ thunderloop.

[@craigwinter3792]

You guys blew right past The Crescent Hawks character. Almost like you never played the games. Please tell me you played them.

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

I did, but I was in elementary school. All I remember is the awesome graphics.

[@warlok363]

Beyond the fact the hiding in the woods edge and shooting out is a time honored tactic, this makes AS on hex map a lot more clear.

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

Haha time honored cheeeeeese 😛

[@adamjozsa3980]

I'm dying for Chaos Theory spoilers....it is supposed to be the first appearance of one of the Terra clans since the ilclan

[@alecciarosewater7438]

The support cards are an idea but I would have preferred unit cards for vehicles so my new mech figures can fight my matchbox car collection. I'll just have to use the MLU for that The buildings are a missed opportunity to have a factory building and scenario where a mech factory gets attacked by tanks. Doesn't Terra have that last demon tank factory? Its old star league tech so Clan Wolf might think it's important but comstar has given up on taking it back and instead want to test a new anti-building weapon with the help of local rebels

[@kenbennett4556]

I was surprised to learn that the Alpha Stri8ke Mechs were the same scale as the rest, will have to get it. Buildings, 3D trees? C'mon.

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

Yup all interchangeable which is awesome!

[@urfaes6878]

This review was awesome. Alpha Strike looks like a great value for someone (like me) wanting to get back into Battletech. The buildings and trees would have been worth the value.

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

Thanks for watching!

[@uialion1740]

I think by "p;aid" you might have meant "Tartan"? If so, there is the Northwind Highlanders Merc Pack coming out, so might just be alluding to that... Or maybe more? #spoilers

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

Love it! And yes could be a tie into that new lance pack!

[@Helltanz98]

The painted locust is very nice. [I'm totally not saying this just because the color scheme is the same as the one I used for mine.]

[@mattalleman4415]

Alpha Strike is to Battletech as Fed Com is to SFB. Kind of.

[@ryanweaver3348]

LOL "the box says it's Battletech." Still a matter of opinion, like "low fat" and "tastes great." As for a new Alpha Strike tutorial, I suggest using the actual rules, rather than optional rules from a commander's edition that they wouldn't have if they just bought this... of course, you could do your regular games with all the optional rules you want, since you bring it up at the beginning of each episode.

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

Sugar Free BattleTech

[@thomberg3457]

We need FDA regulations on the term Battletech

[@ruthiekest3218]

I hope they make city tech

[@mathewkelly9968]

Last comment for the algorithm God , yep the Warhawk with 4 large pulses is dirty , hell even the Gladiator with 3 large pulses is nasty and I dont overly rate the Gladiator unless its carrying elementals to use as ablative armour for the side torsos .

[@moragion]

As per Sarna, there is no Warhawk with 4 LPLs. I think the mini represents the C config, with 2 ERPPCs and 2 LPLs

[@thomberg3457]

Dirty nasty

[@richmcgee434]

@@moragion While you're certainly right about the config, the whole point to being an omni is to be able to tailor the weapon load to the pilot's preference. Somebody wants to tell me those are quad LPLs on a custom loadout I'd never complain. Clans have too many drawbacks in AS already.

[@moragion]

@@richmcgee434 Absolutely, you can make any config/variant you want. That's whats great about Battletech. But the comment was in response to what Aaron said in the video about it being a config with 4 LPLs, which doesn't exist officially.

[@richmcgee434]

@@moragion Ah, gotcha.

[@DarkKnightCuron]

Looks cool! I won't be purchasing this product for various reasons (won't get into it, no need for drama here), but thank you for the video!

$80 saved is $80 earned! 🤷‍♂️

[@thomberg3457]

If you think about it, really you are making money and teaching yourself a valuable life skill

[@DarkKnightCuron]

@@thomberg3457 On an unrated note, I have been practicing a lot in terms of restraining impulse purchases. So far, I seem to be succeeding.

@@DarkKnightCuron Let's face it: The number of people who desperately were waiting for such a box because the ran out of plastic miniatures to paint is probably pretty low...

[@DarkKnightCuron]

@ Well, to be fair, all my miniature projects are completed at the moment, I just don't want to buy from CGL right now, and buying stuff just to have something to paint doesn't sound like healthy behavior, personally. I'm fine where I'm at right now. Might look into some of those Dropzone Commander cardboard terrain though.

[@WeOnlyEatSoup]

Just put in my preorder while watching this!? New to the battletech universe (the last month) but I've already bought so much stuff 🔥 this universe and game system are so fun and cool managed to drag my gaming group with me! Comstar for the win

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

Love it!

[@Kotch111]

When you have to mod your models to have the weapons on your deployed Mech - that's when I am out. One thing about CBT players, they were always happy with a hex-shaped piece of card with a facing arrow. Tried that playing Warhammer as a kid with units being card with one painted model to show what they were ... and then we went to a store ...

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

The obsession with WYSIWYG in some games is a little over the top for sure. I do appreciate the flexibility that most BT players show!

[@JoeBossRedSeven]

🥰⚡I have a good imagination but I need my badass Aerospace Fighters to actually be on the board while they wreak havoc⚡🥰

[@derekburge5294]

"-There's the one with four pulse lasers. It's just dirty." Filthy, nasty, just *dirty.* I'll take your entire stock!

[@almister]

Does anyone use infantry or tanks when playing this game?Is it just robots

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

We do. Check out our battle reports 👍

[@almister]

@@DeathfromAboveWargaming Cool, I just worry that it's rare, i think it's cool to give the context of how big and stompy the robots are.

[@thomberg3457]

Esp in alpha strike games we incorporate combined arms

[@simonwaarne1584]

Phoenix Hawk Sculpt in that box has epically bad mold lines on the cockpit making it super hard to correct. This is terrible for a mini where all of tyhe cool definition is in the head.

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

Ive painted a few and they turned out ok. Agree the mold lines are not ideal, but give it a little TLC on the paint bench and it’ll look great.

[@felipeopazo2662]

80 bucks its an absolute deal. I'm just starting on battletech and didn't bat an eye while making my first purchase be $246 USD. Guess which Game im coming from 😅

[@DeathfromAboveWargaming]

LOL i couldnt imagine 😜