The Mechbay takes a look at the most controversial technology in the Inner Sphere since the invention of the Battlemech. They take a birds eye view at C3, C3i, and boosted C3 in the context of tabletop BattleTech. They go over their first impressions, some tactics, mistakes, and even what they don't like. Battletech Event Calendar Doc Talk with the Mechbay and fans on their Discord If you like what you hear or have request for what you would like to hear next, send them a shout at themechbaypodc...
Mar 28, 2022•1 hr 21 min
The Mechbay does some hobby roundup talking about how to stay motivated when you are between deployments. They talk the new wolfhound IIC from catalyst, shilones, and a whole lot of hobby progress. Keeping that reactor fired up takes work so don't let the flame die out. Listen to our interview on Miniature Wargaming Labs Here! Battletech Event Calendar Doc Talk with the Mechbay and fans on their Discord If you like what you hear or have request for what you would like to hear next, send them a s...
Mar 11, 2022•1 hr 26 min
The Mechbay does a raid on the MegaMek homeworld and gets an exclusive interview with one of the lead developers, Hammer, on the ins and outs of MegaMek, MekHQ, and MekLab. We cover the history, day to day progress, how you can help, and what really goes into porting a tabletop game into free software. Battletech Event Calendar Doc Talk with the Mechbay and fans on their Discord If you like what you hear or have request for what you would like to hear next, send them a shout at themechbaypodcast...
Feb 22, 2022•1 hr 54 min
Welcome to the Ammo Buffet! The Mechbay is here to serve you all the ammo you could ever want. We've got Cluster, Armor Piercing, Inferno and even Mag Pulse SRMs for the little MechWarriors. Pull up a chair, bring your appetite, and put your CASE on while we fill you with something that is sure to go critical. Battletech Event Calendar Doc Talk with the Mechbay and fans on their Discord If you like what you hear or have request for what you would like to hear next, send them a shout at themechba...
Feb 08, 2022•2 hr 36 min
The Mechbay goes over getting out of the Clan Invasion and into the next era, Civil War. They discuss the biggest leap in tech for BattleTech since the start of the game in the shortest time period. New mechs, new techs, and most importantly, FedCom takes back. Battletech Event Calendar Doc Talk with the Mechbay and fans on their Discord If you like what you hear or have request for what you would like to hear next, send them a shout at themechbaypodcast@gmail.com or on Facebook You can support ...
Jan 21, 2022•1 hr 36 min
The Mechbay goes over their thoughts on BattleTech for the last year. Their thoughts on IlClan, Hour of the Wolf, the last Rec Guides, and the Wave 2 Miniatures. Then they do some wish listing for what they want 2022. Battletech Event Calendar Doc Talk with the Mechbay and fans on their Discord If you like what you hear or have request for what you would like to hear next, send them a shout at themechbaypodcast@gmail.com or on Facebook You can support them at Patreon and get your name and mech s...
Dec 24, 2021•1 hr 31 min
The Mechbay goes over running low BV Clan games and making the best out of some ugly ducklings. They cover their favorite bargain omnimechs for each weight class, then discuss the lesser taken clan battlemechs, IIC mechs, and some of the new C variants to squeak in a star. Then they talk about how the game changes at such a low BV for clans. Finally they each bring a list to pit against each other and hopefully build a better star by committee. Battletech Event Calendar Doc Talk with the Mechbay...
Dec 07, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 23
The Mechbay goes over their time at the Southern Assault 2021 Battletech Tournament by Fortress Miniatures. They cover their time from Day 0 with prepping for a full scale drop, how they made their list, and then the do's and don'ts of playing. Then they give a breakdown of Games 1 through 6 with mission details, highlights and regrets, and how they handled their opponents. Then they wrap it up with their thoughts on taking home the grand prize, how they feel about alpha strike after two non sto...
Nov 14, 2021•2 hr 21 min
The Mechbay goes over the basics of running a Battletech Campaign and carrying those walking C-Bill holes from one game to the next. They cover the roles of a GM, Experience points and turning that recruit into a killer, good places to get your foot actuators wet, and that sweet loot to keep players coming back to the table. Do you like tracking fuel cost, salaries, or just the logistics of tabletop warfare? Then a campaign is for you! Then they break it down with ways to prevent burnout and a c...
Nov 04, 2021•1 hr 34 min
The Mechbay goes over the mechs they would hate to ride into battle on the tabletop discussing what is wrong with the chassis and playstyle endemic to some classics of the Clan Invasion. They cover the news of the new Stormcrow from Creative Juggernaut, the Wolves Dragoons Force Pack, and more Wave 2 release news. Battletech Event Calendar Doc Talk with the Mechbay and fans on their Discord If you like what you hear or have request for what you would like to hear next, send them a shout at theme...
Oct 20, 2021•1 hr 12 min
The Mechbay breaks out the chalkboard and goes over how to keep you greenhorns alive for another drop. They talk the ins-and-outs of initiative, focusing fire vs dividing and conquering, maneuvering for the rear arc shots, breaking out of a conga line, and more. Then they go into an overview on the psychological aspects of outdoing your opponent at Battletech. They wrap it up with a tabletop review of the Clan Invasion Boxset mechs and elementals. Special Shoutout to Charlie Company over at WNRP...
Oct 05, 2021•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 19
The Mechbay sits down and finally play their first true game of Alpha Strike. They discuss building a list from scratch, deployment and moving, and what works in the combat phase in comparison to classic Battletech. They take a look at what pitfalls they fell into and what they would do differently as they play more games and why Dustin seems so against not having a record sheet. Their List that they discuss can be viewed Here Talk with the Mechbay and fans on their Discord If you like what you ...
Sep 20, 2021•1 hr
The Mechbay gets out of their mechs and takes a stroll around the battlefield in everyone's favorite battle armor, the Elemental. They deep dive into the history of BattleTech's armored infantry up to the Clan Invasion, how it changed the battlefield and rewrote combat. Then they do some enhance imaging and discuss about how to fight with them and fight against them so you are doing the swarm attacks. Then they wrap up with a force review focused on elemental delivery. Talk with the Mechbay and ...
Sep 05, 2021•1 hr 6 min
The Mechbay brings on Brent from the On the Origin of Battlemechs to talk about life, battlemechs, and his descent into content creation but mainly to pick his brain on the basics of IS vs Clan warfare. They discuss BV levels, quality vs quantity, and negotiating maps, missions, and the mighty missile launchers at your disposal. Talk with the Mechbay and fans on their Discord If you like what you hear or have request for what you would like to hear next, send them a shout at themechbaypodcast@gm...
Aug 22, 2021•1 hr 16 min
The Mechbay covers all of the new kids on the block in 3052, with the introduction of the Clans, FRR, and Comstar. They give a deep dive into what each faction's motivation is, what mechs and tech they like to use, their color schemes, how they like to operate in the lore and how this can be translated onto the tabletop. Join us for their new Mechbay Book Club on our Discord If you like what you hear or have request for what you would like to hear next, send them a shout at themechbaypodcast@gma...
Aug 08, 2021•1 hr 11 min
The Mechbay gets invaded from beyond the periphery with the introduction of the Clans, remnants of the Star League. Josh and Dustin discuss the basics to Clan society and what makes them fun to talk about and play with only a slight amount of terran bias. They cover everything from Elementals, Omnimechs, to Clan weapons and honor. Then they go into depth on if BV or batchall is the right way to balance for a pickup game and giev a few alternatives. If you like what you hear or have request for w...
Jul 20, 2021•47 min
The Mechbay channels their inner Xzibit and talks about all of the ins-and-outs about custom mechs. They go over the design, construction, and ways to play on the tabletop with either a brand new mech fresh from your imagination or just an optimized variant of your choice. If you have ever wondered how to make your own mech or how to introduce one to your play group this episode has it all. Then they get wild and crazy and each bring a homemade mech to the table to discuss and review and pick a ...
Jul 06, 2021•1 hr 55 min
The Mechbay discusses how to run an intro game for a brand new player. They cover everything from what kind of mechs to bring, what mission to play, to all the what-not-to-do's. Is playing without structure and heat worth it as well as if you should hold some punches against the recruits. They debate the 300 preorders of the new Clanbuster Black Knight and the newest IlClan models. Then they wrap up the episode with the lucky lance review from Rex " Rawhide " and his "All Gas" lance. If you like...
Jun 19, 2021•49 min
The Mechbay drops hot after a weekend of rolling dice on our first test mission. They assault your ears with an audio battle report going deep into the pregame lance building, heat of the moment tactics, split second strategies, and then a joint post game debrief. You can see the mission and game pictures in the links below. Then they wrap up the episode with the lucky lance review from our listener "Jake" and his 3049 Draconis Combine lance. Mission Game Pictures If you like what you hear or ha...
Jun 02, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 11
The Mechbay talks 2D versus 3D terrain and what each one literally brings to the table and whether 2D's official efficiency beats out the spectacle of 3D. They discuss the light at the end of quarantine and what they want to do first. Dustin brings a 3039 Kurita lance using some of the new equipment we talked about in the last episode and we break it down. If you like what you hear or have request for what you would like to hear next, send them a shout at themechbaypodcast@gmail.com or on Facebo...
May 18, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In Part 2 the Mechbay talks everyone's favorite Lostech. They take a trip down to the salvage yard and start discussing the tactical uses of the new equipment available. XL Engines, ECM, Ferro Fibrous Armor, they've got it all. If you like what you hear or have request for what you would like to hear next, send them a shout at themechbaypodcast@gmail.com or on Facebook where you can also find the invite to their Discord. You can support them at Patreon and get your name and mech shouted out in e...
May 04, 2021•40 min
In Part 1 the Mechbay talks everyone's favorite Lostech. They get down and dirty discussing why you should advance the storyline a few years to include advanced weapons on your mechs, what it brings to the table, and how to bring new life into some old chassis. Then they go deep and give their thoughts on the tactical uses of the new ballistic, energy, and missile weapons available. Join us in Part 2 where we cover all of the rest of the new technology to live it up like it's the Star League. If...
Apr 21, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 9
The Mechbay invites Probable Koz to talk to him about his painting, battle reports, and mech spotlights. Then they look to the future without quarantine and go over what it takes to run a Battletech tournament, some common mistakes you might make, why you should run a tournament, and finally how to create a fun experience for everyone involved. If you like what you hear or have request for what you would like to hear next, send them a shout at themechbaypodcast@gmail.com or on Facebook where you...
Apr 06, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Josh and Dustin give a brief overview of the major and minor players in 3025 and how they would work on the tabletop in a campaign or narrative game. They go over each factions government, theme, military, mechs, tactics, and how you can keep every game fresh when using them. If you like what you hear or have request for what you would like to hear next, send them a shout at themechbaypodcast@gmail.com or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/The-Mechbay-Podcast-104656034877430/ You can suppor...
Mar 25, 2021•37 min
Josh and Dustin discuss the use of Combined Arms in Battletech, specifically Tanks, Hovercraft, VTOLS, and Infantry. They go over what makes each one unique on the battlefield, their limitations, and how to use them effectively. Then they discuss the role of combined arms in organized play versus narrative games. Finally, they review a mechanized Comstar list and see if it has what it takes to beat the mechs at their own game. If you like what you hear or have request for what you would like to ...
Mar 16, 2021•41 min
Josh and Dustin cover some tips and tricks to playing Battletech faster with the goal of getting more games in overall. They cover viewer mail, discuss whether paint schemes matter on the tabletop, and then get down and dirty with Dustin's 3025 Marik lance review. Links for today's episode; https://unitcolorcompendium.com/ https://camospecs.com/ https://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?308932-BATTLETECH-12-random-roll-scenarios-for-tournament-or-pickup-use If you like what you hear or have ...
Mar 03, 2021•54 min•Ep. 5
Josh and Dustin bring Denham, from the Catalyst Demo team, onto the show to talk about your choices of weapons in the shooting phase and doing damage. Then they get tactical and discuss forcing PSR's, target priority, and leveraging your mech's heat scale. Then they break into Denham's 3025 mercenary lance and using it to full effect. If you like what you hear or have request for what you would like to hear next, send them a shout at themechbaypodcast@gmail.com or at https://www.facebook.com/The...
Feb 15, 2021•1 hr 30 min
Josh, Dustin, and Kurt finish their brief overview of Hour of the Wolf by Blaine Lee Pardoe and what it means for the future of the Battletech setting. *SPOILERS* If you like what you hear or have request for what you would like to hear, send them a shout at themechbaypodcast@gmail.com or at https://www.facebook.com/The-Mechbay-Podcast-104656034877430/
Feb 02, 2021•17 min
Josh, Dustin, and Kurt kick off the first show of the new year with January's hobby progress and Battletech news, specifically the new circle of equals map. Then they take a deep dive into the movement phase and getting the most out of it. They discuss dictating engagement ranges, choosing when to walk, run, jump, or stand still, picking out cover, and even the legendary death from above. If you like what you hear or have request for what you would like to hear, send them a shout at themechbaypo...
Jan 27, 2021•39 min
Today Josh and Dustin go over different Mech weight classes and what each one brings to the table. They also go into building basic lances and using them on the tabletop. Their special guest Kurt joins the discussion and brings a Davion lance for review. If you like what you hear or have request for what you would like to send them a shout at themechbaypodcast@gmail.com or at https://www.facebook.com/The-Mechbay-Podcast-104656034877430/ You can support them at https://www.patreon.com/themechbayp...
Dec 28, 2020•33 min•Ep. 2
