From: Glenn M Wilson <triphibious@j...>
Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2003 17:15:22 PDT
Subject: 6 mm scale Mechas for DS 2 - picking brains (yours)
Looked at Jeremy Olsen's "Advanced Walker/Mech Rules for Dirtside 2" and decided to use some of that for the Incorporated Japanese Kingdom (the HEL users) but need some help with "Mecha makers" and such. Okay, does Irregular make Mechas or figures (robots?) that could pass for Mechas? The rules mentioned above divide mechs into classes 1 through 5 and give examples of the figures for each size. DS 2 normally uses only class 1 and 4-7 in the standard rules; and no, I don't know why the 2-3 sizes are not used. Size 1 is "Infantry Walkers" (1/4" to 5/8" tall - I am using Battletech PA figures and some GZG Infantry Walkers. Size 2 is FASA Protomechs ( I have some BT figures with the birdlike masks.) 3/4" to 1 1/4". Pretty much 'very light' walkers for DS 2. Size 3 - FASA "Light Mechs" - 1 3/8" to 1 5/8" (I have a Commando and a Piranha in this category.) Size 4 - 1 3/4" to 2" (I plan to get one or both of the GZG Mecha Carnage figures for this class. Currently nothing. *) FASA "Medium Mechs" Size 5 - 2" to 2 3/8" -FASA "Assault Mechs" and "Heavy Mechs" - Currently none.* Size 6 - Over 2 3/8" tall. FASA "Heavy Mechs". Currently None. * Size 7 - not used although GW Epic Titans suggested if you want them in the game. None and none planned. I have two questions. 1) For size 5 and/or 6 - what mechs might be chosen from the BT lines that would compliment the Commando/Piranha look? 2) * I have two "Bishamon" (spelling) Quadrupeds - what class should they be since with legs fully flexed they are almost as tall as the "Class 3's" I currently have? Any sources for Mechs for 6 mm use besides the one mentioned above? How about 15 mm and/or 25 mm robots (I will have to take a look at Reviresco and consider them) for use as Mechas for 6 mm games? Gracias,