The Mark VI Survey Awards - Page 2

sparky00 · 06-26-2018, 08:27 PM

"There's nothing out there that's 100% canon; most of what we know about it came from GURPS Ogre. It was an Israeli cybertank, kind of a cross between a III, a IV, and a Drone or Infantry carrier [sources over the years have listed one or the other]. "

"The Golem was first mentioned in an old Space Gamer article, if I remember correctly. This was expanded upon in GURPS Ogre, where it's noted as having 1 MB, 3 SB, 10 AP, 3 missile racks, and 9 internal missiles, plus storage space for drones. In one of the prototype Assault Packs - which are non-canon unless and until published - the drone space is changed to carrying infantry."

Gentlemen,

Thanks for such quick replies & quality info.

Looks like there is a copy of GURPS Ogre in my W23 crate.

I know i should also buy the Space Gamer bundle, and I will at some point, but I had an emergency playmat purchase and have a MK VI / DOPP KS shortly. Plus, someone is threatening to announce additional playmats in the near future...

My poor gaming budget looks like Rocky getting pummeled by Clubber Lang.

Anyway, thanks again,

erik

ColBosch · 07-06-2018, 09:40 PM

Hey, quick question for the devs: will the Mk. VI and Dopp be the same size as the original models, or will they be up-scaled as we discussed in a previous thread?

wolf90 · 07-06-2018, 10:11 PM

The Dopp's scale was pretty much spot on, so it is being left as is. The Mark VI is planned on being a bit larger to fit in the lineup more appropriately.

D.

ColBosch · 07-06-2018, 10:38 PM

Glad to hear it! That was a lot of fun, playing around with the numbers, and I'm glad some good came out of it.

Cat · 07-07-2018, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolf90

The Mark VI is planned on being a bit larger to fit in the lineup more appropriately.

Curious terrain makers are eager to know what the new width of the model will be!

Mack_JB · 08-07-2018, 04:46 PM

So how long until this KS campaign kicks off? I know you have to complete TFT first ... but where might it be in the overall schedule?

philreed · 08-07-2018, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mack_JB

So how long until this KS campaign kicks off? I know you have to complete TFT first ... but where might it be in the overall schedule?

We have not yet set exact dates for the project.

wolf90 · 08-07-2018, 08:38 PM

Ah, the sublime dance of juggling schedules!

We are as eager as you to move this forward but many factors, including a number outside of our control, are in play here.

I promise that I will announce it far and wide once we can nail down a time. I know you are a faithful follower of Ogre News. Patience, grasshopper. Good things come to those who wait.

<grin>

D.

(Seriously - we want to move forward ASAP too!)

D.

Cat · 08-07-2018, 08:55 PM

With TFT and Dragon Dice running this month on Kickstarter, I'm happy that the Ogrelets campaign got postponed!

Mack_JB · 08-08-2018, 04:48 AM

Thanks for the schedule updates on the next KS. I was just trying to figure out other funding and expenditure timelines ...

06-26-2018, 08:27 PM	#11
sparky00 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Parma, OH	Re: The Mark VI Survey Awards "There's nothing out there that's 100% canon; most of what we know about it came from GURPS Ogre. It was an Israeli cybertank, kind of a cross between a III, a IV, and a Drone or Infantry carrier [sources over the years have listed one or the other]. " "The Golem was first mentioned in an old Space Gamer article, if I remember correctly. This was expanded upon in GURPS Ogre, where it's noted as having 1 MB, 3 SB, 10 AP, 3 missile racks, and 9 internal missiles, plus storage space for drones. In one of the prototype Assault Packs - which are non-canon unless and until published - the drone space is changed to carrying infantry." Gentlemen, Thanks for such quick replies & quality info. Looks like there is a copy of GURPS Ogre in my W23 crate. I know i should also buy the Space Gamer bundle, and I will at some point, but I had an emergency playmat purchase and have a MK VI / DOPP KS shortly. Plus, someone is threatening to announce additional playmats in the near future... My poor gaming budget looks like Rocky getting pummeled by Clubber Lang. Anyway, thanks again, erik

07-06-2018, 09:40 PM	#12
ColBosch Join Date: May 2007	Re: The Mark VI Survey Awards Hey, quick question for the devs: will the Mk. VI and Dopp be the same size as the original models, or will they be up-scaled as we discussed in a previous thread?

07-06-2018, 10:11 PM	#13
wolf90 Join Date: Jun 2010	Re: The Mark VI Survey Awards The Dopp's scale was pretty much spot on, so it is being left as is. The Mark VI is planned on being a bit larger to fit in the lineup more appropriately. D. __________________ Proud sponsor of Ogre KS $4.5k Sheet #3 - Bringing the Vatican Guard, a Tiger-striped mercenary unit, and of course pink GEVs, to a game near you! Orders may be placed here.

07-06-2018, 10:38 PM	#14
ColBosch Join Date: May 2007	Re: The Mark VI Survey Awards Glad to hear it! That was a lot of fun, playing around with the numbers, and I'm glad some good came out of it.

08-07-2018, 04:46 PM	#16
Mack_JB Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: St. Louis, Missouri	Re: The Mark VI Survey Awards So how long until this KS campaign kicks off? I know you have to complete TFT first ... but where might it be in the overall schedule?

08-07-2018, 08:38 PM	#18
wolf90 Join Date: Jun 2010	Re: The Mark VI Survey Awards Ah, the sublime dance of juggling schedules! We are as eager as you to move this forward but many factors, including a number outside of our control, are in play here. I promise that I will announce it far and wide once we can nail down a time. I know you are a faithful follower of Ogre News. Patience, grasshopper. Good things come to those who wait. <grin> D. (Seriously - we want to move forward ASAP too!) D. __________________ Proud sponsor of Ogre KS $4.5k Sheet #3 - Bringing the Vatican Guard, a Tiger-striped mercenary unit, and of course pink GEVs, to a game near you! Orders may be placed here.

08-07-2018, 08:55 PM	#19
Cat Join Date: Dec 2016	Re: The Mark VI Survey Awards With TFT and Dragon Dice running this month on Kickstarter, I'm happy that the Ogrelets campaign got postponed! __________________ All-Purpose Gaming Blog: Goblinhall

08-08-2018, 04:48 AM	#20
Mack_JB Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: St. Louis, Missouri	Re: The Mark VI Survey Awards Thanks for the schedule updates on the next KS. I was just trying to figure out other funding and expenditure timelines ...