I certainly try :) but opening this up to the MUL opens up a world of possibilities. Some of these AS cards might not be a first choice for me but the unit might have a solid variant otherwise.
Very much a case where the Clan designer was photocopying the blueprints to send to his boss, and accidentally printed it on bigger paper, and went "oh yeah, that's totally intentional."
Poor timing on my part. Recently acquired a 3rd party HighlanderIIC for my cluster. Plastic one looks okay. Doesn't feel bulky though compared to IS one. But definitely like to Rifleman. Phoenix Hawk. 50/50.
Only the Urban mech has force packs of just that mech type unfortunately. To get duplicates of a unit you end up having to buy singles, buy multiple boxes, or trade. I do lots of trading.
seems a bit weird to compare a 65 ton second line mech to a 75 ton front line omni. but maybe that's just me (and my CBT mindset versus AS). Yeah it has low TMM, but it's meant to be kept in the way back where that's not that important. Does seem a bit expensive though.
These videos are 110% from the AS perspective, I don’t play CBT and because of that am wholly unfamiliar with their efficacy in that game. So in the case of these videos all of them are through the lens of Alpha Strike and AS doesn’t particularly differentiate nuances between tonnages as they’ve boiled down a variety of weight classes into 4 sizes.
@@Thearmedpainter I forget how AS treats Pulse lasers, but usually those and TCs are what drops ridiculous BV boosts to mechs in CBT, whereas TMM deficits don't seem to factor in as much. 5/5/5 damage is nice for a heavy, but def should have a bonus to hit or something for that point value. With the highly abstract dmg mechanic to AS; yeah I can see where high TMM is even more a factor.
It happens sometimes, I filmed like 25 videos back to back. Downside of being a one man show. I cannot follow the view finder on the camera while also trying to look at the mini/contents. So it's possible for stuff to go out of focus and me not notice.
How strange the art work is, it has a Locust IIC which is not in the box, and is also Clan Jade Falcon, the the Phoenix hawk IIC as Clan Ghost Bear... It's really nice art work tbh.
Doesn't inspire much confidence when you say both "...shouldn't have passed QC..." and "...I imagine a lot of them look like this..." 🙁 I've seen a lot online about the nightmare it's been for backers of this KS. The whole shipping cost debacle, shipping delays and now this is what they're receiving?
Love these reviews. The Grizzly is boss! As a big Ghost Bear fan can't wait to pick one up.
Your assesment is Great! You are excellent on judging the Quality. I like how you show the failure points without just disregarding the model.
I certainly try :) but opening this up to the MUL opens up a world of possibilities. Some of these AS cards might not be a first choice for me but the unit might have a solid variant otherwise.
This box was a lot of fun to paint up. The Highlander IIC and especially the Grizzly are packed with details.
Phx is in Omega Galaxy colors, and the Locust is in Taiga Galaxy if memory serves right.
Not a Clan player, but I have always loved the look of the Highlander 2c. The new sculpt looks really nice.
Waiting on this box! Cannot wait to get my GRIZZLY.
psyched to finally have the Grizzly in plastic! Prob my favourite mech!
This is the box set I’ve been waiting to see! Thanks for the review!!! Highlander IIC for the win!
It was so cool I traded online for a second one…😂
I really want this one. Many great mechs.
Going to paint my Highlander IIc as McCarron's Armored Cavalry 4th reg, based on Cyrus McCarron's mech in the Legends II book.
My favorite Clan pack.
I've loved the Highlander IIC ever since TRO: 3060, and the Rifleman IIC since MechWarrior 2: 31st Century Combat!
Not generally a fan of the IIC stuff, but both that Phoenix Hawk and Highlander look pretty cool.
Clans!
Striker Eureka!
Phoenix Hawk IIC its a 80 ton assault mech.
Very much a case where the Clan designer was photocopying the blueprints to send to his boss, and accidentally printed it on bigger paper, and went "oh yeah, that's totally intentional."
Last time I was THIS early the Jade Turkies were still the main baddies...
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Poor timing on my part. Recently acquired a 3rd party HighlanderIIC for my cluster. Plastic one looks okay. Doesn't feel bulky though compared to IS one. But definitely like to Rifleman. Phoenix Hawk. 50/50.
I purchased BT Starter and Game of Armored Combat, I currently own 10 miniatures, do they sell kits like "4 Catapults " ? or 4 of any type?
Only the Urban mech has force packs of just that mech type unfortunately. To get duplicates of a unit you end up having to buy singles, buy multiple boxes, or trade. I do lots of trading.
@Thearmedpainter thank you for answering my question, I enjoy your channel sir
That art really should be a removable card!
seems a bit weird to compare a 65 ton second line mech to a 75 ton front line omni. but maybe that's just me (and my CBT mindset versus AS). Yeah it has low TMM, but it's meant to be kept in the way back where that's not that important. Does seem a bit expensive though.
These videos are 110% from the AS perspective, I don’t play CBT and because of that am wholly unfamiliar with their efficacy in that game. So in the case of these videos all of them are through the lens of Alpha Strike and AS doesn’t particularly differentiate nuances between tonnages as they’ve boiled down a variety of weight classes into 4 sizes.
@@Thearmedpainter I forget how AS treats Pulse lasers, but usually those and TCs are what drops ridiculous BV boosts to mechs in CBT, whereas TMM deficits don't seem to factor in as much. 5/5/5 damage is nice for a heavy, but def should have a bonus to hit or something for that point value. With the highly abstract dmg mechanic to AS; yeah I can see where high TMM is even more a factor.
LOVE your reviews but please sort out the focus.
It happens sometimes, I filmed like 25 videos back to back. Downside of being a one man show. I cannot follow the view finder on the camera while also trying to look at the mini/contents. So it's possible for stuff to go out of focus and me not notice.
How strange the art work is, it has a Locust IIC which is not in the box, and is also Clan Jade Falcon, the the Phoenix hawk IIC as Clan Ghost Bear... It's really nice art work tbh.
Doesn't inspire much confidence when you say both "...shouldn't have passed QC..." and "...I imagine a lot of them look like this..." 🙁
I've seen a lot online about the nightmare it's been for backers of this KS. The whole shipping cost debacle, shipping delays and now this is what they're receiving?
:/ it’s unfortunate for sure