Best Mechbay Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 19 - Martial Arts in BattleTech with the Mechbay 1:58:05

18h ago1:58:05

1:58:05

In our nineteenth deployment of BungleTech my spheroid co-host Michael and I are joined by Denham Hardman from the MechBay podcast as we talk martial arts in the BattleTech universe, we share the ominous tale of some brash enough to face the Black Marauder in our battlefield outcome report, chat about a few different rule mistakes including one our…

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Ep 72: Blam The LAM 1:28:05

12d ago1:28:05

1:28:05

The Mechbay talks about Land Air Mechs and what they mean for tabletop BattleTech. Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their Discord Battletech Event Calendar Doc 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 Patr…

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Ep 71: Motor City MechWarriors 1:36:49

27d ago1:36:49

1:36:49

The Mechbay talks about Josh's time at Motor City Mayhem. The 2nd biggest Alpha Strike Event. Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their Discord Battletech Event Calendar Doc 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 t…

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Episode 18 - When Losing is Winning 1:40:17

1M ago1:40:17

1:40:17

In our eighteenth deployment of BungleTech my spheroid co-host Michael and I discuss a few situations when losing initiative is actually winning, we reflect on the epic Vibro Mine trap we encountered in a recent game in our battlefield outcome report, discuss an engine critical hit mistake I am relatively confident only we have made, and read a sho…

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Ep 70: Alpha Strike, MUL, and Force Manuals with Joshua Franklin 2:05:35

2M ago2:05:35

2:05:35

Assistant Developer Joshua Franklin (NCKestrel) joins us to talk about Alpha Strike, Master Unit List, the upcoming Force Manuals and a little BattleTech history. Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their Discord Battletech Event Calendar Doc If you like what you hear or have request for what you would like to hear next, send them a …

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Episode 17 - Our Review Remembrance 1:23:42

2M ago1:23:42

1:23:42

In our seventeenth deployment of BungleTech my spheroid co-host Michael and I take some time to step back and reflect on the reviews our podcast has garnered so far and what they mean to us, we regale on the hot death of a Catapult in our battlefield outcome report, and discuss a recent strategic bungle we made on the table. Our Honourable Patreon …

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Ep 69: Is that a Third Leg or Are You Just Happy to See Me? 1:38:26

2M ago1:38:26

1:38:26

Watch the Battle Report Here The MechBay's Episode 69. Oops all Tripods Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their Discord Battletech Event Calendar Doc 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…

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Bonus - INN Boots on the Ground Special Broadcast 11:42

3M ago11:42

11:42

In a special episode of INN Boots on the Ground, Nathaniel Smithson takes a break from his battlefield reporting and interviews famed holovid producer Jason Hansa regarding his newest risque creative exploit scheduled for release across the Inner Sphere next year. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bungletech/messa…

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Ep 68: It's What Kerensky Would've Wanted 1:48:55

3M ago1:48:55

1:48:55

The MechBay breaks down all the sweet swag we saw at Kerenskycon, Adepticon, and then unloads a Union dropship of fan mail to round it out. Stay tuned for Episode 69. Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their Discord Battletech Event Calendar Doc If you like what you hear or have request for what you would like to hear next, send the…

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Episode 16 - Diving Deep with Constantin from Hired Steel 2:39:43

3M ago2:39:43

2:39:43

In our sixteenth deployment of BungleTech my spheroid co-host Michael and I are joined by Constantin from Hired Steel as we talk well… we talk about a LOT, we share some interesting clarifications from our last episode in our extraordinary proclamation segment, reflect on the Classic BattleTech mistakes Hired Steel's pilots were making on the battl…

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Ep 67: Fantastical Mechs and How to Kill Them 1:50:49

4M ago1:50:49

1:50:49

The MechBay takes you to the wizarding world on how to kill your personal Voldemort mechs. Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their Discord Battletech Event Calendar Doc 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…

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Episode 15 - The Flavour of BattleTech 1:50:13

4M ago1:50:13

1:50:13

In our fifteenth deployment of BungleTech my spheroid co-host Michael and I savour the flavour of BattleTech as we share our favourite flavour text excerpts from the BattleMech Manual and Campaign Operations, we highlight the absurdity of a recent Solaris VII tournament in our Battlefield Highlight, discuss both a targeting and critical hit mistake…

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Ep 66: Dustin's Intro to Learning BattleTech Lore 1:46:59

5M ago1:46:59

1:46:59

Dustin gives us the lowdown on getting started with BattleTech's Lore and how you can learn to enjoy it unlike Josh. Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their Discord Battletech Event Calendar Doc 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 Fac…

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Episode 14 - BattleTech Resolutions with Tex 2:12:55

5M ago2:12:55

2:12:55

In this episode we are joined by the voice of BattleTech, as defined by Tren Sparks, Tex as we chat about what it is that makes Tex tick, we spend some time sharing our BattleTech New Years resolutions, get a little weird in our Battlefield Outcome Report, discuss an engine and walking mistake, and read a sample of the short story Flying Kites by D…

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Ep 65: Optionally Mandatory BattleTech 1:47:45

5M ago1:47:45

1:47:45

We talk about BattleTech's infamous optional rules, which ones are mandatory, which are truly optional, and which should never have been created. Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their Discord Battletech Event Calendar Doc If you like what you hear or have request for what you would like to hear next, send them a shout at themechb…

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Episode 13 - Bringing Back the Party to Classic BattleTech 1:35:36

6M ago1:35:36

1:35:36

In our thirteenth deployment of BungleTech my spheroid co-host Michael and I take a detour in the spirit of the season and share our appreciation for all those across the BattleTech community that have made an impression on our journey so far, we offer some exciting and equally strange ideas to bring the party back to Classic BattleTech, and read a…

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Ep 64: 2023 Battletech Wrapped 1:46:50

6M ago1:46:50

1:46:50

We talk about our what our 2023 BattleTech Wrapped would be if Spotify managed our HPG communications and new way too much about our lives. As always we talk BattleTech news, hobby progress, fan mail, and games played. Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their Discord Battletech Event Calendar Doc If you like what you hear or have re…

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Ep 63: PAX, WWE, & RAW, aka Common Rule Mistakes 1:57:39

7M ago1:57:39

1:57:39

We talk about the PAX Unplugged CGL upcoming releases for mechs, and product, the world wide event and our experience in that, and then Josh getting rules wrong and our most common encountered ones. Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their Discord Battletech Event Calendar Doc If you like what you hear or have request for what you w…

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Episode 12 - Artificial Intelligence on the BattleTech Table with Lynnvander Studios 1:49:44

7M ago1:49:44

1:49:44

In our twelve deployment of BungleTech my spheroid co-host Michael and I are joined by Lynnvander Studios as we talk BattleTech Aces and AI on the BattleTech table, we share some BungleTech news in our extraordinary proclamation segment, relish the vicious kill of a Warhammer by a Shrike in our Battlefield Outcome Report, reflect on a woods cover r…

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Episode 11 - INSERT YOUR NAME Survey Results + The Black Marauder 2:52:52

7M ago2:52:52

2:52:52

In our eleventh deployment of BungleTech we are back to our regular format starting off with my spheroid co-host Michael and I reviewing the results of our INSERT YOUR NAME HERE's BattleTech Favourites survey, we regale on an epic Cyclops sniper shot in our Battlefield Outcome Report, discuss a recently discovered OMEGA bungle, read a sample from t…

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Ep 62: Southern Assault III Debrief 2:22:06

7M ago2:22:06

2:22:06

We talk about playing at BattleTech's biggest single tournament event. Southern Assault. Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their Discord Battletech Event Calendar Doc 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 a…

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Ep 61: Bringing Order to Chaos Campaigns 1:33:22

8M ago1:33:22

1:33:22

We dive deep into the intricacies of BattleTech's official missions and chaos campaigns. Join us as we explore the rich lore, dynamic battles, and the ever-evolving narrative of the BattleTech universe. Whether you're a seasoned MechWarrior or just stepping into a succession war, you won't want to miss this thrilling episode where we discuss the ch…

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Ep 60: Cloudy with a Chance of Mechfall 1:19:24

9M ago1:19:24

1:19:24

We get our almanacs out and start forecasting the tabletop weather. Hear us talk about adding rain, snow, and wind to your games of classis BattleTech. Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their Discord Battletech Event Calendar Doc If you like what you hear or have request for what you would like to hear next, send them a shout at th…

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Episode 10 - Interviewing BattleTech Podcast Creators 3:59:33

9M ago3:59:33

3:59:33

In our tenth deployment of BungleTech we are doing something extra special. I took some time recently to reach out to all active BattleTech podcast content creators to chat and I heard back from the vast majority of them. This episode consists of sharing these interviews, interwoven with a little intellectually sensual treat from my spheroid co-hos…

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Ep 59: Triangle Classic Tournament from the Top Down 1:49:42

10M ago1:49:42

1:49:42

We talk about playing in, judging, and organizing a 28 man classic BattleTech tournament. Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their Discord Battletech Event Calendar Doc 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 …

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Episode 9 - INSERT YOUR NAME HERE's BattleTech Favourites 2:16:35

10M ago2:16:35

2:16:35

In our ninth deployment of BungleTech my spheroid co-host Michael and I take a journey through our Favourite BattleTech things as we walk through a comprehensive list of our most loved well… everything, return to our battlefield outcome report with the cautionary tale of a Jenner IIC that thought it could but really couldn't, stand tall and proclai…

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Ep 58: Negative Play and How I Learned to Love the Bell Curve 1:50:14

11M ago1:50:14

1:50:14

We talk about the ways Battletech makes us angry but also why we keep coming back. These are common things that if they happen too frequently to a new player can turn them away from the game but can also hook them for life. Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their Discord Battletech Event Calendar Doc If you like what you hear or ha…

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Ep 57: Rules Duels on Solaris VII 1:33:34

11M ago1:33:34

1:33:34

We have a "Back in my day" look at the Solaris VII game pack to compare to the new BattleTech Essentials box. Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their Discord Battletech Event Calendar Doc 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 Y…

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Episode 8 - Storytelling with Tren Sparks 1:46:06

11M ago1:46:06

1:46:06

In our eighth deployment of BungleTech my spheroid co-host Michael and I are joined by one of the legendary voices of BattleTech Tren Sparks as we discuss storytelling in the BattleTech Universe, we deviate from our BattleField Report with something extra special, take a moment to discuss a variety of mistakes keeping us jumping around like fools, …

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Ep 56: Rec Guide It Ralph 1:38:48

12M ago1:38:48

1:38:48

We look at the newest holy tomes of BattleTech, the Recognition Guides for inspiration on why they are so awesome and pick our individual favorites. Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their Discord Battletech Event Calendar Doc If you like what you hear or have request for what you would like to hear next, send them a shout at theme…

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Episode 7 - Roleplaying in the BattleTech Universe 1:38:53

1y ago1:38:53

1:38:53

In our seventh deployment of BungleTech my spheroid co-host Michael and I are joined by roleplaying extraordinaire Dante as we discuss our experiences roleplaying in the BattleTech universe, highlight an insane Death From Above moment, take a look at a shared misconception on piloting checks that helped keep us out of the muck, discuss the results …

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Ep 55: Party with the Arty and Fire for Effect 1:51:45

1y ago1:51:45

1:51:45

BattleTech's favorite podcasters whip out their Long Toms and Arrow IVs to talk about bringing Artillery to the table and all the Tactical Operations that goes along with that. Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their Discord Battletech Event Calendar Doc If you like what you hear or have request for what you would like to hear next…

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Ep 54: Do You Wanna Build A Mercenary Company? 1:32:06

1y ago1:32:06

1:32:06

BattleTech's favorite soldiers of fortune get the spotlight and how to run them on the table. CORRECTIONS to last episode Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech 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 the…

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Episode 6 - The BattleMech Manual with Keith Hann 2:01:52

1y ago2:01:52

2:01:52

In our sixth deployment of Bungletech my spheroid co-host Michael and I are joined by the Precentor Martial of the BattleMech Manual, Keith Hann, as we have an in-depth discussion on this amazing BattleTech resource, in our Battlefield Outcome Report highlight the plight of a poor pitiful Piranha, in our Rule Discovery segment discuss how our rule …

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Ep 53: Hiding in Plain Sight 1:26:24

1y ago1:26:24

1:26:24

We're talking Hidden Units and everything you can shove behind a telephone pole or in a pile of rubble for your games of BattleTech. Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech 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 …

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Ep 52: Kickstarter? I hardly knew her! 1:47:54

1y ago1:47:54

1:47:54

The Mechbay goes over the BattleTech Mercenaries Kickstarter and all 40+ updates worth noting. 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 acess to bonus episodes…

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Episode 5 - Most Broken and Useless BattleTech Initiative Cards 1:34:23

1y ago1:34:23

1:34:23

In our fifth deployment of BungleTech my spheroid co-host Micheal and I take a deep dive into my true love, the Battletech Initiative Deck, and talk about our top 4 picks for most broken and most useless initiative cards, in our Battlefield Outcome Report highlight a vengeful kill on a Victor, talk about an order of operations mistake we have been …

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Ep 51: Adepti-Khan 2:57:20

1y ago2:57:20

2:57:20

The Mechbay goes over their time at Adepticon Gaming Convention. 4 days of BattleTech and all that we took away from that. 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…

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Episode 4 - Hidden Objectives 1:16:56

1y ago1:16:56

1:16:56

In our fourth deployment of BungleTech we wrap up the journey through our mad minds by explaining the hidden objectives we leverage in our game modes, regale on an absolutely destroyed Mad Dog in our Battlefield Outcome Report, discuss a falling mistake that led to some comical results, and read a sample of the short story Tales from the Cracked Ca…

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Ep 50: HPG Overload and Mail Bag 1:39:06

1+ y ago1:39:06

1:39:06

The Mechbay goes over all their outdated fan mail and questions. See you at Adepticon! 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 acess to bonus episodes. Proudl…

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Episode 3 - Custom Game Modes 1:22:59

1+ y ago1:22:59

1:22:59

In our third deployment of BungleTech we take some time to break down our radical, and probably not balanced, house game modes, report on an epic attack by Aidan Pryde in our Battlefield Outcome Report, talk about a critical rule mistake that led to some whacky on the table outcomes, and read a sample of the short story Airs Above the Ground by Jas…

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Ep 49: Can You Smell What The Roc Is Cooking? 1:31:48

1+ y ago1:31:48

1:31:48

The Mechbay goes over ProtoMechs, how they work, how to use them effectively, and how to make people regret taking them. 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 g…

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Episode 2 - How We Play 1:28:31

1+ y ago1:28:31

1:28:31

In our second deployment of BungleTech we chat with Michael about how we play our games and why we play this way, report on the death of a Zeus by a self-inflicted fist to face in our Battlefield Outcome Report, share a small yet important rule mistake we made recently, and read a sample of the short story Up Close found in Shrapnel issue 11. Its t…

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Ep 48: What's in a Format? 1:19:12

1+ y ago1:19:12

1:19:12

The Mechbay goes over what is involved in the making and playing of a BattleTech game. What a Format really is, and how every time you play you're building one. 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 Facebo…

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Episode 1 - Why BattleTech? 55:58

1+ y ago55:58

55:58

In today's deployment of BungleTech we talk about 'Why BattleTech?' with our Spheroid co-host Michael, reflect on a dead summoner pilot in our battlefield highlight, talk about a hugeeeeeee rule mistake we have been making, and read a sample of a story from Shrapnel. Its gonna get spicy, strap on your cooling vests mechwarriors and lets get this de…

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BungleTech: A BattleTech Podcast - Trailer 1:22

1+ y ago1:22

1:22

BungleTech is a BattleTech podcast created by lovers of, not experts in, BattleTech. Stomp with us through the Inner Sphere to the Deep Periphery as we share the adventures and stories we have discovered throughout the Classic BattleTech Table Top universe! This episode is a trailer of the adventures to come. Future podcasts to include: Diverse Top…

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Ep 47: Year Roundup, MegaMek Tournament, and Hobby Goals 2:38:43

1+ y ago2:38:43

2:38:43

The Mechbay goes over the latest news that escaped the Kickstarter announcement, Josh's time in a MegaMek tournament, and then they close out with hobby goals for 2023. Greyhound TRO document 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…

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Ep 46: Kickstarter Pre-Launch Breakdown 29:56

1+ y ago29:56

29:56

The Mechbay goes over the new Kickstarter news that dropped yesterday and digest it for you like a bunch of hungry Jade Falcons. 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 Patre…

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Ep 45: Alpha Strike Unboxed and Classic Rules in Review 1:44:18

1+ y ago1:44:18

1:44:18

The Mechbay goes over the new Alpha Strike BattleTech Boxset and then brings friend of the show Dan on to talk about what they would change to make the game feel more dense. 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…

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Ep 44: Experimental in the Streets, Introtech in the Sheets 1:23:30

1+ y ago1:23:30

1:23:30

The Mechbay goes over the ugly stepchild of rules levels and talks what the Experimental Rules level actually means for them, their games, and how they approach a fluid ruleset. 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…

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