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d20 Mecha: Anybody using it?
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Gospog
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jrients said:
Well, I'm hoping this sort of answers your question; as I am using the D20 Mecha Compendium from DP9. The Compendium is like the sister book to the d20 Mecha "main book" from GOO.
I'm actually using Mecha Crusade for my main mecha rules.
I ran a Mecha Crusade one-shot when the Polyhedron came out.
And now (steam powered) mecha will feature in a couple of episodes om my Second Season of Shadow Chasers. I am using the mecha builds from the Compendium for inspiration and some rules.
So I guess the short answer to your question is "no"
But I hope you find my use of the Compendium answer enough.
And I'm curious to see what other posters answer. Is the GOO mecha book worth it for me?
Ranger REG
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For $20 print product, yes. For the free downloadable Mecha d20 System Reference Document, can you find a better bargain?
If you want a mecha creation rules or vehicle creation rules -- be it a jacked-up armored Corvette or a Russian tank, a 16-masted sailing ship or a space station -- it is definitely worth it.
It is definitely a good companion to the MECHA CRUSADE mini-game.
P.S. If you already have d20 Mecha Deluxe Compendium, no need to pick up d20 Mecha, since the bulk of the ruleset is already there, thanks to the Mecha d20 SRD.
If you want a mecha creation rules or vehicle creation rules -- be it a jacked-up armored Corvette or a Russian tank, a 16-masted sailing ship or a space station -- it is definitely worth it.
It is definitely a good companion to the MECHA CRUSADE mini-game.
P.S. If you already have d20 Mecha Deluxe Compendium, no need to pick up d20 Mecha, since the bulk of the ruleset is already there, thanks to the Mecha d20 SRD.
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nobodez
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Well, I've become a big fan of the system after buying a week ago during a con. I've built quite a few mechas, both for fun, and to compare it's results to those I find in already published games.
And, from what I've discovered, the Purchase DC rules need a bit of a tweek (though I'm not sure how exactly), the US$ and Purchase DC paragraphs need to be cross-checked (one says extra for space/underwater, the other space/flying). Also, either the credits rules are way off, or the LAAT/i Attack Gunship in the SW:RCR is way too cheap. (By an order of magnitude).
But, aside from that, I plan on using it to contruct some armored cars in my d20M game, and heopfully an armored vehicle or two for my d20SW game (though I'm gonna have to compare the SW and D20Mecha prices to get the price down).
Also, if you have the DP9 book, there is no need to get the GoO book, unless either you want a lighter, thinner book, or need a loaner copy for your players that doesn't have any mecha examples you're using in it. I plan on buying the DP9 book eventually, as well as the GoO d20 Mecha Military Vehicle book coming out this year (when I don't know).
And, from what I've discovered, the Purchase DC rules need a bit of a tweek (though I'm not sure how exactly), the US$ and Purchase DC paragraphs need to be cross-checked (one says extra for space/underwater, the other space/flying). Also, either the credits rules are way off, or the LAAT/i Attack Gunship in the SW:RCR is way too cheap. (By an order of magnitude).
But, aside from that, I plan on using it to contruct some armored cars in my d20M game, and heopfully an armored vehicle or two for my d20SW game (though I'm gonna have to compare the SW and D20Mecha prices to get the price down).
Also, if you have the DP9 book, there is no need to get the GoO book, unless either you want a lighter, thinner book, or need a loaner copy for your players that doesn't have any mecha examples you're using in it. I plan on buying the DP9 book eventually, as well as the GoO d20 Mecha Military Vehicle book coming out this year (when I don't know).
The Black Kestrel
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I'm planning a Heavy Gear 3rd Ed game, it uses D20 Mecha to convert Silhouette to D20. Also fiddling along with some personal designs and conversions
whisper_jeff
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nobodez said:
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