In the previous post we talked about keeping the rules system including both Mech classes and weapon profiles flexible and robust enough that we could keep the option open import Mechs from other universes if someone wanted to run a Super Robot Wars style game. Along a similar line to that is a core design goal of Rapid Mech Creation.
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In the previous post we talked about scalability. Wanting the game system to be playable at a small scale of 3vs3, to as large as armies of 30+ Mechs duking it out. Another goal we’ve always maintained was the ability to use Mechs from different universes in the same series but different series as well.
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A little late for spring cleaning but I’ll be pushing out a number of drafts written over the last few months on the Design Goals we had when developing MechaStellar. For our first one we wanted to go with Scalable.
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In Version 6 we are able to test out a lot of ideas on how we wanted Skilled and Ace Pilots to function as well as trying something different from the Army Skill / Army Morale system. Version 7 had three defining characteristics, the Momentum system, Updated design math, Streamlining of core mechanics.
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Hi folks, with COVID restrictions easing up we got a lot of playtesting done the last few months. The game was updated to Version 6 and most recently Version 7. Below you’ll find the significant changes.
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Combat Roles
When we first put together MechaStellar has a fun set of combat rules for our miniature Mechs we put units into a few different categories. Previously we had Versatile, Gunner, Hi-Mobility and a close-combat Brawler.
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Something we learned from Version 3 was it’s actually a lot more fun to give the Defender the ability to roll. Previously it was d20 + Shooting modifier versus the target’s Evade (a static number). We found it was a lot more fun to have the Attacker have a flat value and let the Defender roll to Evade putting them in control of their destiny.
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It’s been a year so let’s run through some major changes to Mech Creation. In this post we’re focus on a Mech’s Frame Level and the derived stats that can come from that.
In the past there was a cutoff where certain formulas would change. For example Frame 3+ suits had more expensive Performance and Pilot Skill. Similarly, Frame 4+ units got more bang for their buck when it came to the Reinforced EQ option. We’ve since leveled the field on points cost, and made Reinforce scale with every Frame level instead of a cut off. Below are some changes.
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Hi folks, before we start talking about the updated version of the rules I thought it would be fun to talk about some of the things we had a chance to test over the last year.
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NOTE: I took a break from blogging for a bit as my duties at work increased. These drafts are from the VER 2 rule set, we’ve since had many playtests and made it to VER 5 which is a very different game. We’ll have more to post in the future.
Before we put the terrain away we decided it would be fun to try out a game using Zeta Gundam units and see the overall mission would change now that we were using higher performing units with better movement and mobility.
On the AEUG Side we have a Hyaku Shiki, Dijeh, and three Nemos pictured above. For a total of 500 points and 22 Pilot Skill. On the Titans side we have a larger force including two Ace Pilot Asshimars, 2x Hizack Cannons, a Guntank II, and 5 Marasais for 500 points and 42 Pilot Skill. As the AEUG player I found the difference in Pilot Skill to use this game pretty daunting.
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