The Mechbay
Tabletop BattleTech podcast featuring tips and tricks, lance reviews, community spotlights, interviews, and more. Whether you are brand new to the world of BattleTech or a veteran pilot looking to learn a few new tricks we promise there’s something for you. https://linktr.ee/themechbay
Episodes
81 episodes
Ep 78: 3 Rounds with the Hound
DONATE TO CRAB vs HUNCHBACK HEREThe Mechbay Podcast talks about another classic tournament, campaign battles, and pre Southern ...
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2:53:53
Ep 77: Contractually Obligated, Economically Terminated
The Mechbay Podcast talks about how to use the Battlefield Assets in the new Mercenaries Kickstarter Boxset, and then how to run a Contract.
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1:59:19
Ep 76: Getting a HD with Battletech
The Mechbay Podcast talks about all of the special rules that are affected by the Head. Because it's time you all learned what your pilot is doing in there.Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their
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1:37:43
Ep 75: Gencon and Mercs Unleashed
The Mechbay Podcast talks about what was previewed at GenCon, their games played, and then they unbox what's in the Mercenaries Kickstarter Box.Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their
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2:01:01
Ep 74: Are Ya Winning Son?
The Mechbay Podcast talks about their latest Classic BattleTech Tournament adventure.Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their Discord
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2:10:30
Ep 73: WTF 3152 Ilclan TLDR
The Mechbay talks about what the major and minor players of the Inner Sphere are up to as they wait for the Battletech Mercenaries Kickstarter to deliver.Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their
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Ep 72: Blam The LAM
The Mechbay talks about Land Air Mechs and what they mean for tabletop BattleTech.Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their Discord
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Ep 71: Motor City MechWarriors
The Mechbay talks about Josh's time at Motor City Mayhem. The 2nd biggest Alpha Strike Event.Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their Discord
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1:36:49
Ep 70: Alpha Strike, MUL, and Force Manuals with Joshua Franklin
Assistant Developer Joshua Franklin (NCKestrel) joins us to talk about Alpha Strike, Master Unit List, the upcoming Force Manuals and a little BattleTech history.Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their
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2:05:35
Ep 69: Is that a Third Leg or Are You Just Happy to See Me?
Watch the Battle Report HereThe MechBay's Episode 69. Oops all TripodsTalk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their
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Ep 68: It's What Kerensky Would've Wanted
The MechBay breaks down all the sweet swag we saw at Kerenskycon, Adepticon, and then unloads a Union dropship of fan mail to round it out. Stay tuned for Episode 69.Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their
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Ep 67: Fantastical Mechs and How to Kill Them
The MechBay takes you to the wizarding world on how to kill your personal Voldemort mechs.Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their Discord
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1:50:49
Ep 66: Dustin's Intro to Learning BattleTech Lore
Dustin gives us the lowdown on getting started with BattleTech's Lore and how you can learn to enjoy it unlike Josh.Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their Discord
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Ep 65: Optionally Mandatory BattleTech
We talk about BattleTech's infamous optional rules, which ones are mandatory, which are truly optional, and which should never have been created. Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their
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Ep 64: 2023 Battletech Wrapped
We talk about our what our 2023 BattleTech Wrapped would be if Spotify managed our HPG communications and new way too much about our lives. As always we talk BattleTech news, hobby progress, fan mail, and games played.Talk with t...
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Ep 63: PAX, WWE, & RAW, aka Common Rule Mistakes
We talk about the PAX Unplugged CGL upcoming releases for mechs, and product, the world wide event and our experience in that, and then Josh getting rules wrong and our most common encountered ones.Talk with the Mechbay and other Battle...
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1:57:39
Ep 62: Southern Assault III Debrief
We talk about playing at BattleTech's biggest single tournament event. Southern Assault. Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their Discord
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2:22:06
Ep 61: Bringing Order to Chaos Campaigns
We dive deep into the intricacies of BattleTech's official missions and chaos campaigns. Join us as we explore the rich lore, dynamic battles, and the ever-evolving narrative of the BattleTech universe. Whether you're a seasoned MechWarrior or ...
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Ep 60: Cloudy with a Chance of Mechfall
We get our almanacs out and start forecasting the tabletop weather. Hear us talk about adding rain, snow, and wind to your games of classis BattleTech.Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their
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Ep 59: Triangle Classic Tournament from the Top Down
We talk about playing in, judging, and organizing a 28 man classic BattleTech tournament. Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their Discord
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Ep 58: Negative Play and How I Learned to Love the Bell Curve
We talk about the ways Battletech makes us angry but also why we keep coming back. These are common things that if they happen too frequently to a new player can turn them away from the game but can also hook them for life.Talk with the...
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Ep 57: Rules Duels on Solaris VII
We have a "Back in my day" look at the Solaris VII game pack to compare to the new BattleTech Essentials box. Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their Discord...
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Ep 56: Rec Guide It Ralph
We look at the newest holy tomes of BattleTech, the Recognition Guides for inspiration on why they are so awesome and pick our individual favorites.Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their
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