Yeah the system was o.k.
Although 1st edition was too hard in terms of character improvement, and 2nd edition was too easy.
But it was fast and dirty, like good sci-fi should be.
I have the same problem as you with my gaming group; I'm the current DM (D&D). But I can't get them too play...
This is kind of a statement and a request for suggestions from the board.
First I want to say that I love the D20 system.
Second that I love Mechwarrior.
A match made in heaven, or never shall the twain meet?
I just re-read Heir To The Dragon for about the fifth time, and it got me thinking...