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In 1996 numerous images originally licensed from several Japanese anime sources were retired from use within the BattleTech universe. Those illustrations formed the bedrock of the BattleTech 2nd Edition and BattleTech 3rd Edition Box Sets and were generally considered “fan favorites” across the board. These images became known as the "unseen."
After much blood, sweat and tears, Catalyst Game Labs is exceptionally pleased to announce the return of these “unseen” images.
"I’ve had the honor of helming BattleTech for a long, long time," said Randall Bills, Managing Developer for Catalyst Game Labs. "I’m exceptionally proud that the work of the last several years for the new line of core rulebooks and the current storyline has precipitated a resurgence in BattleTech play and recognition as a fun, great game, with one of the greatest legacies of any gameline. However, to participate in returning all our favorite images to the game we love... my geek’s been on for long weeks about this explosively cool development. Just wait until you see some of the art under development to "bring them back" in a style worthy of our current books."
The first books containing these images will start appearing this summer, with future releases—as appropriate—able to use illustrations of these classics. One of the biggest of these coming releases, of course, is BattleTech: 25 Years of Art and Fiction.
About Catalyst Game Labs
Catalyst Game Labs is dedicated to producing high quality gaming products that mesh sophisticated game mechanics with dynamic universes. All presented in a form that allows both beginning players and long-time veterans to easily pick up our games. Catalyst Game Labs is an imprint (publishing house) of InMediaRes Productions, LLC, which specializes in electronic publishing of professional fiction. This allows Catalyst to participate in a synergy that melds printed gaming product with all the benefits of an electronic interface and community, creating a whole-package experience for any type of player.
Randall Adds:
This announcement, beyond its simple awesomeness of course, will obviously have a huge impact: will new miniatures will be produced; will Technical Readout: 3039 get images on a reprint; how will the record sheet PDFs be handled...and that's just scratching the surface. However, at this time, there are no concrete answers as we're exploring all options: Herb's Standard Answers apply across the board. The one single answer I will give, however, is that the "reseen" are not going anywhere. They are as valid and apart of the continuity as they've ever been.
When we have more concrete answers to share, we'll post them to the community.
Thanks!
Randall
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Just when I thought you couldn't make me want to get this book even more you do this.
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*Sits back to just watch this thread*
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This is simply the most awesome birthday present for Battletech ever!
Well done, people, well done!
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*SQEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!*
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*stares* Wait...wait...Not that I am complaining...but...
HOW?!?!
I mean, seriously, guys...HOW did you pull it off? I thought harmony gold was sitting on those rights so hard no-one was ever going to get to see them in battletech again?
And, um...allow me to say this: As soon as we have new Unseen Rifleman Miniatures....I will buy a bunch!
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This is simply the most awesome birthday present for Battletech ever!
Well done, people, well done!
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*THUD!*
*Checks Date....Not April 1st*
Wow...
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Does this mean we can post images of the Unseen on these boards?
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SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE E!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Astonishingly good news! Congratulations and God Bless us every one!!
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Champagne for everyone!!! Woo-Hoo!!!     
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Excellent news! *Arms some Nuclear Missiles to celebrate. "Now where are those darn coordinates!" *Paper shuffling and many post it notes are searched through.*
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Does this mean we can post images of the Unseen on these boards?
Those rules will be revisited, but until they change on the Rules page, no you cannot. |
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My eyes are a bit watery and my throat went dry, how the heck did you guys pull this rabbit out?! Excuse me for a moment while I just sit here dumbfounded wondering if this is some joke on the community. *Notices in the preview the Locust and Rifleman*  It's not a joke, you guys did bring my babies back. Thank you! |
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How did I miss this? WOOOOOHOOOOO!!!!!
Sniff, my Marauder and Whammy... you're back, sniff, you're back.
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I will also ask: HOW???
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Absolutely Fantastic!!!! Unseen and Reseen together!! What a joyous moment for us all!!  |
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I'm gobsmacked.
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So how long have you been sitting on the forums waiting for this post? That information is classified. I could tell you, but then I'd have to have Vairdic beat you up. |
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That information is classified. I could tell you, but then I'd have to have Vairdic beat you up.
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Those rules will be revisited, but until they change on the Rules page, no you cannot.
Please make it fast. I want a thread where we can spam Unseens into - and nothing else  |
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