A :2089
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greenjelly
Mongoose
There is a novel (that I am a quarter the way through reading at the moment) but other than that, no. There was a lot of talk about a new edition in a box set of some kind, but nothing concrete has been announced yet unfortunately. I will be first in line to buy it when it comes out though 
Neo
Mongoose
I have a horrible feeling in the pit of my stomach its going to end up with the RPG elements removed and turned into a tabletop miniatures based game a la Battletech (without the Mechwarrior elements).
Not that such a thing would be bad and indeed I loved Battletech up until FanPro got hold of it (not suggesting they are doing a bad job, this is merely the time i stopped collecting it)..but my first love is and will always remain RPG's.
I still think the basics of the A2089 system if applied to a RPG rich mech type environment like the Zoids universe say would be outstanding.
Not that such a thing would be bad and indeed I loved Battletech up until FanPro got hold of it (not suggesting they are doing a bad job, this is merely the time i stopped collecting it)..but my first love is and will always remain RPG's.
I still think the basics of the A2089 system if applied to a RPG rich mech type environment like the Zoids universe say would be outstanding.
lastbesthope
Mongoose
I love the A:2089 RPG, I bought the novel, read it that night, loved it, picked up the core book, loved the crunchiness and bought every supplement the next time I was at Mongoose HQ.
I would like an A:2089 minis game, but I prefer it as an RPG.
LBH
I would like an A:2089 minis game, but I prefer it as an RPG.
LBH
greenjelly
Mongoose
Battletech/Mechwarrior was able to be played as both an RPG and wargame so I don't see why A2089 couldn't as well.
The setting is amazing, and has plenty of room for both an RPG and wargame. Personally, I would be very happy to see some prepainted miniatures for it ala Mechwarrior, but I am not sure what the economics would be to produce them.
I also think maybe combining the existing rulebook (with fixed errata, and upgraded to 3.5) with Warmeks and Earth 2089 in one big book might be a good idea.
The setting is amazing, and has plenty of room for both an RPG and wargame. Personally, I would be very happy to see some prepainted miniatures for it ala Mechwarrior, but I am not sure what the economics would be to produce them.
I also think maybe combining the existing rulebook (with fixed errata, and upgraded to 3.5) with Warmeks and Earth 2089 in one big book might be a good idea.
lastbesthope
Mongoose
spawn said:
I owuld like both as well, but if you're going to redo the RPG, make it OGL, 3.5 OGL if you must, but not so as it needs a 3.5 PHB. If it needed a Mongoose Pocket Book, that'd be OK, but I don't see the point, as the Mongoose PHB is OGL.
LBH
greenjelly
Mongoose
I was just thinking it would be cheaper to compile the existing stuff for the most part, besides the conversions to 3.5. I see a lot of companies doing that with their older lines, putting a bunch of books together into one.
I know the sales were not as massive as Conan or anything, but there was so much potential in the setting.
I would even be happy if they did a series of novels on it, just something to keep it alive until they do release a new version/boxset. The one I am reading now is great, and I would love to see a trilogy done, or more.
I know the sales were not as massive as Conan or anything, but there was so much potential in the setting.
I would even be happy if they did a series of novels on it, just something to keep it alive until they do release a new version/boxset. The one I am reading now is great, and I would love to see a trilogy done, or more.
lastbesthope
Mongoose
GNs, Novels, I'd take anything A:2089 based. The author of Standing Alone used to post here, I'm sure he mentioned that there were other novels in the pipeline.
LBH
LBH
Mr. Pringles
Mongoose
I hope, there will be some new A2089 products.....this setting has so much potential,....so Mongoose can give it up...! :wink:
I`m really interested in the announced A2089 miniatures game, as a `realistic` counterpart to Mechwarrior Dark Age.
I would be pleased to hear some new facts about the planned miniatures game!
I`m really interested in the announced A2089 miniatures game, as a `realistic` counterpart to Mechwarrior Dark Age.
I would be pleased to hear some new facts about the planned miniatures game!
greenjelly
Mongoose
I agree, the realism of the setting is what I like the most. Everything is rooted in history and logical extrapolation of todays hardware. I love Mechwarrior too, but it's so far in the future that it doesn't have the same "gritty" feel
Mr. Pringles
Mongoose
No new A2089 messages ? :shock:
Mr. Pringles
Mongoose
Are there no new messages from official side?
Mr. Pringles
Mongoose
Obviously there is nobody responisible for A 2089 - or I`m wrong?! :?Mr. Pringles said:
lastbesthope
Mongoose
It's not the most active game on Mongoose roster but they still have funs.
LBH
LBH
Lane Shutt
Mongoose
AFAIK the original author is no longer with MGP and those who wrote supplements are on other projects.
With some updates to the system it would make a good base for a generic space/ future core book. Maybe release the setting as a supplement.
With some updates to the system it would make a good base for a generic space/ future core book. Maybe release the setting as a supplement.
lastbesthope
Mongoose
IIRC, the original A:2089 author was Ian Sturrock, and I don't think he is 'with'Mongoose anymore. ALthough he may have been a freelancer anyweay I dunno.
I did bu 2 of my A:2089 supplements of him on Ebay though 8)
LBH
I did bu 2 of my A:2089 supplements of him on Ebay though 8)
LBH
lastbesthope
Mongoose
MJD said:
Yay!!!!
LBH
(Off to make space on his bookshelves)
