Bloody doves new Clan expansion

[starscream]

Bloody doves the author of BT 3062 mod has released a clan expansion which is patreon only
can't post the link for it here but if anyone interested in supporting him please google bloody doves patreon

As Jamie mentioned att he moment its the first beta release

 

[JamieWolf]

It should probably be mentioned that the clan pack is in beta, which is why it's patreon only. As far as I'm aware bloodydoves will be releasing on nexus when it's ready

 

[starscream]

Thougfht the clans expansion was going to be patreon only

 

[JamieWolf]

I confirmed with bloodydoves that clans will be released on nexus when it is complete. That said I would encourage anyone who enjoys his work to support him on patreon

 

[Prussian Havoc]

I confirmed with bloodydoves that clans will be released on nexus when it is complete. That said I would encourage anyone who enjoys his work to support him on patreon

I already support SpOoKy777 and Kiva on Patreon, but you and of course BloodyDoves own efforts have convinced me to add my support on Patreon...

...I won’t start off as a Star Dove or even a Diamond Dove, but at least for a time, I will support BloodyDoves and better check out his latest work. :bow:

Thank you and my thanks to @starscream for starting this thread in the first place. : )

 

[bloodydoves]

Yeah Starscream, the Clan pack will be a plug-in component for BTA Core that will get an independent Nexus page because the Clans will not deign to share a release page with those filthy Freebirths, but it WILL get a Nexus page. Patrons get it first and exclusively for a little while, but everyone will get it 100% for sure, that has never been in doubt. I don't permanently gate my content. Patrons get betas, get it early, and at the highest levels get to have basically 1on1 with me while I play the pack for their amusement and get to cheer and throw fruit when I mess up, but ALL people will have access to the pack, patrons just get bonuses.

As for what the pack will contain, it will be the following (as of this writing):
-43 Clanmech chassis, each with every canon variant extant in the early 3060s.
-Every piece of extant Clan technology in the early 3060s, experimental or production.
-A full Inner Sphere Star Map, remixed and edited for the FedCom Civil War by hand so there's high attention to detail (where possible and where it wouldn't add days of work for tiny changes, I'm only one man).
-Full faction spawning and a bunch of new factions, all canon (including one that even RT forgot ).
-Clan-specific contracts that spawn Clan mechs in Stars as is lore appropriate.
-Clan tanks, though number yet to be determined.
-Some Clan pilots in the hiring halls probably.
-Probably more if I can find time for it. I'd love to do some Flashpoints and other stuff but that's a big time addition.

If that's appealing to your sensibilities, then check it out and hit me up on Discord, I'm happy to talk about it and I stream demos every now and then.

 

[bloodydoves]

I already support SpOoKy777 and Kiva on Patreon, but you and of course BloodyDoves own efforts have convinced me to add my support on Patreon...

...I won’t start off as a Star Dove or even a Diamond Dove, but at least for a time, I will support BloodyDoves and better check out his latest work. :bow:

Thank you and my thanks to @starscream for starting this thread in the first place. : )

No, thank YOU Prussian. Our paths don't cross much but I'm aware of your efforts in the community and have a great respect for your effort to really give the community some more life and spark. I've also heard tell of your organizing some GenCon BT action I think, yeah? Makes me wish i could make it this year just to see that.

Thank you for the support, I really appreciate it, literally every cent helps me make this a faster reality (and trust me, I want it more than anyone else because it's gonna be a huge achievement to give the community the Clan pack they want and that they deserve [hopefully I can deliver on that one]).

 

[starscream]

I have been having a blast with beta so far can't wait to see where you take this in the future
i have no regrets in backing BD on patreon

 

[Eximar]

I can't stand the clans, but I'll support our extremely talented modders as long as they keep this game alive.

I never would have gotten past 200 hours, much less 1200 if I had played vanilla. I feel sorry for all those that never experienced anything else.

 

[bloodydoves]

Good news Eximar! The Clan pack won't force you to actually fight the Clans if you don't want to. You'd have to fly to their Occupation Zones and take contracts against them. Otherwise, you shouldn't see much Clan tech.

 

[Eximar]

Niiiice. Sounds like I might give it a shot after all.

 

[Prussian Havoc]

Clan Beta 1 Multiplayer Testing is now underway.

@Martenzo, you up for a match?

Also of note... It appears the BATTLETECH Modloader is working. I just placed bd’s folder alongside the Modloader’s example folder and with a client restart, got to where I am in the above pic, plus a step further in opening up a Multiplayer Lobby and am now just waiting for someone anyone to test a drop and match with. : )

 

[tainted loki]

BTA isnt quiet that plug'n'play with the modloader or 1.9 just yet. Several resources need either modtek or the new systemmods to addon to the modloader. Going to be sticking with Modtek for the time being.