Bob De Quatre

Thanks David and mrcp6d Or one over the other, since the landship could almost fit under the Cockroach Thanks. I do'nt pay much attention to it, since I see it everyday Thanks

That's an impressive build! Nice try at the Kawashita's logo *Puts his rule enforcement cap* I'm sure you are aware that you used some part/color combinations that don't exist. A mech of that size can't possibly stand on 2 ball joints. Click hinge can only provide angles that are multiples of 22.5. In the future, pay more attention to these "little" things, thanks.

No, each tech or equipment is triggered by the initial gains of the build.

I like my Octan builds to be able to get some samples or carry some quantities of fuel And yes it's big, I'll need some more shelves space Thanks LittleJohn. Those are old tires, I have them since more than 20 years ago

Again, thanks guys. Yep, rushed... Started friday night, Saturday I didn't had much time but spent all my free time building, finished Sunday morning, took the pictures, wrote the story and that's it Oh and some time to choose the good color for Dr Long's gloves Scorpions are not a threat to take lightly!

I hope all techs build won't be copy/paste of this one

That's a really nice transportation you got there. But I have a small question: if the Arachtis Strider accidentally falls on his back, is he capable of getting back on its legs?

Thanks everyone! I guess that for a rushed 2 days build it turned out not that bad Yes they have the same purpose. And in my initial plan, I wanted the cockroach to have a landing pad at the back, for small ships to land

Week 7 has ended! Welcome Week 8 17 builds for Octan, 15 for Kawashita, 10 for MANTIS and 1 for the Aliens Civilizations.

Returning to the OCS Axle after my flight test of the XB-15 (that went surprisingly well), Like all pilots I headed to the debrief coffee room. There the coffee machine informed me that Dr Long was really pissed that I skipped our meeting and even more that I got out on the XB-15. Yes, Octan coffee machine are programmed to talk about gossips while making our favorite beverage. I was mentally preparing for what has to come when Danielle barged in the room. "Erm... Hi Danielle... I mean Dr Long." "Bob... I hope you enjoyed your flight?" "It went well, nothing very interesting, just shooting at harmless things like trees, rocks, or Kawashita's spies." "We have to talk." "But we are talking!" "Don't play dumb with me! I already know you are... Anyway, I need you to pilot something for me, since you're our best pilot. Or at least the best I have at hand." "Ok... So where's that new spaceship?" "Look over there." Danielle points at one corner of the hangar. "You want me to pilot that thing? You are aware that I'm a pilot, not a driver? You really weren't paying attention during the "Choose your job" conference back at the university..." "Of course not. So, now that you agreed, let's get prepared to go." "And you're coming with me?" "This is an experiment and I'm a scientist. And you always liked when the two of us experimented thing at the university..." "Do you remember the chemistry lab incident? That was quite unpleasant! Anyway what is this thing? I can see it has wheels, so I guess it's some sort of car." "Yes, it's a vehicle designed to keep our explorers safe when wandering on unknown planets. There have been lots of reports mentioning fearsome creatures, like the one you encountered on Xerilian." "I still have nightmares about that giant mantis..." "No, not that one. I'm talking of the little black insects that looks like scorpions." "Oh, so that's what this vehicle is supposed to keep our explorer safe from... It could work." "Of course it will work, I designed it!" "Yeah... Well... Let's name it!.. The Cockroach will do!" "I prefer EX-37-45, but if that makes you happy, the Cockroach it is..." We prepared for an exploration on Freegate, where the OCS Axle dropped us. I had not enough time to get familiar with the controls, but it's just a land vehicle so it must be easy to pilot. Additional pictures:

Corrected, sorry

That would make a great coffee table

Thanks for reporting this, I've done the transfers.

The Hermione is docked in Manhattan! Go see it Newyorkers!

One of my all time favorite movies! You did a great job!

An perhaps there's hope to have a simple parameters tab to control background color, resolution and other simple things, so we don't have to edit those scary files...

Either solution works. But I'd prefer if they were written inside the post. I used the word "tag", and maybe that wasn't a good choice as it's confusing with that built in forum mechanic. But the main problem isn't where people put the tags, but people who don't even post them, or tend to abuse the system by putting tags they shouldn't.

If only that could be true...

Those poor rules... people are always trying to bend and stretch them... you'll end up breaking them if you continue... That's the correct answer. Remember those tags I ask you every weeks to put in your builds? that's them that triggers bonuses from job and techs. So if you tag your build with "land vehicle", be it a car, a motorcycle, a mech or a boat, and if your build is actually focused on that vehicle, then you'll be eligible for driver's and ground tactics' bonuses. They are allowed.

You can check your credits (and a lot of other things) on the players index

Some technologies cost have been adjusted (read "increased") from their initial values. Gold Tooth now cost 500 Credits (down from 800 Credits). Tags now cost 200 Credits (down from 400 Credits).

I'd have to locate and update them manually...

Yes I have a thing for dark red... But not to the point of betraying Octan Corporation!!

To summarize: 8 builds on E02 with a land vehicle <= those should have got the bonus but didn't 7 builds on E02 without a land vehicle <= those shouldn't have got the bonus but did 1 build on H08 without a land vehicle <= those shouldn't have got the bonus but did 1 build on E09 without a land vehicle <= those shouldn't have got the bonus but did Changing the timeline would be difficult so it'll stay as it is, but I'll add 1 DP on E02 and substract 1 DP on both H08 and E09. Sorry for the trouble