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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Roudi" data-source="post: 2447528" data-attributes="member: 12423">Somewhat of a disappointmentRonin Art's 13 Mecha Devices has been twice reviewed on ENWorld thus far.  Both reviews can give you the basics of the PDF: where it can be found, what it looks like inside, etc.  For that information, go read another review.  The following will simply be my opinion of this product.Developing an impression of this product is most difficult.  On one hand, many of these devices seem almost essential in any mecha game; others certainly have their place and could easily see use in many games.  This fact alone should produce a favourable opinion of the PDF.  However, none of the devices are terribly original.  Some of them (like "External Drop Tank" and "Chaff Launcher") are adaptations of current military aircraft technology for mechs.    Others (like "Jump Jets" and "Self-Destruct System") are devices that are already part of the mecha genre (thanks to franchises like Mechwarrior or Gundam Wing).  Still others (like "Improved Afterburner System") simply build upon material already in the SRD.  One welcome SRD work-in is the addition of gadgets for Mecha equipment, with consideration given to equipment slots.  This is something the Mecha system really needed.  The other devices are certainly useful, but I suppose I was expecting a little more originality.  Also, a few of the devices refer to a Medium-sized mecha, which confused me.  According to the modern/future SRD, mechs come in sizes Large to Colossal... no medium mechs exist in the rules-as-written.  Is this something from a previous Ronin Arts PDF?In my opinion, the highlight of 13 Mecha Devices is the Remote Operating Station.  This device allows you to operate a mech from a remote location.  This was actually an idea I had for a while... it's good to see I wasn't the only one who thought it was a good idea.  I'm now also saved the trouble of statting up the concept myself.I will definitely find 13 Mecha Devices useful, particularly because it is entirely open content.  However, I would not recommend to anyone that they should purchase this PDF - wait until some or all of this equipment ends up in a PDF alongside more original material.How it earned the 2: Useful devices for any mecha game, low price.What kept it from earning a 5: Unoriginal device design, mysterious references to Medium-sized mecha.</blockquote>

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