So I kind of Took a Vacation (sort of)

Ah Ohio. AKA: The giant version of Lancaster county. Relax and have fun there dude.

Packrat

I think a "meet the steiners" talk might uh, work for that.

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Vermont could be hilarious

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Probably Germany

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In time, perhaps

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The Axeman and the Hatchetman are a great goddamn pair of mechs.

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I hope the time is full of new food fun and you get to learn something fun and new about Mike!! Have a great time!!! Enjoy! I’d love to invite the You, Mike, and Goat to enjoy Vermont !! Beautiful up here!!

Laird Stanard

I always had a fun time visiting Cleveland for metal shows. It's a pretty nice place tbh

Crobisaur

Glad you're getting a bit of a breather. You seem to describe yourself a bit of a steamroller at work. "Maybe a tad slow but relentlessly moving forward to crush everything in your path flat." Ok now I see why you drive an Awesome.

My first thought was... Well, it's better than Akron or Canton. Although I always had a feeling like I was going to get shot in Cleveland. Question: What are your thoughts on the wide swings in Leaders for the inner Sphere (Margaret Olson-Steiner to say a Viola Steiner)?

Dark Azial

What is your favorite location that you have visited Tex? Edit: This is overall in your life for clarity.

Baron von Muffinbeard III

Will there ever be another Battletech Art stream or have you already covered all the art? Those were hilarious.

PPC's4Life!

as a fellow person shanghaied in Cleveland by their partner, I feel for the lack of feeling that you are experiencing... living in Cleveland must be like living in Capellan territory.... boring as all hell and proof that the crack cocaine consumer market can endure into the 31st century.

When's Tex talks Steamers?

Yes

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Maybe?

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Gonna do cedar point?

Christopher Barnes

You mentioned, on the podcast, that your personal batchall would be a "no pants dance off" , is that how Prof. Tex started the courtship with his elemental ex-wife? Like she was burning through his cockpit and in a last ditch effort to not die he blurted out a challenge. She, being a Ghost Bear, found it amusing and agreed.

Imperator Lizard

As a former resident of the Buckeye State, Cleveland is only geographically part of Ohio. :)

James Schardt

Is Cleveland just Detroit without Robocop?

AlecRazec

Enjoy the change in scenery Tex & Mike! Having literally never been to America I can't say with any confidence the scenery is better, but change is a quality all its own.

I just want to say, I feel personally attacked by the Marauder credits. Steiner scouts play rough. Seriously though, at 38:28 in the Marauder video, you're describing a Warhammer loadout, not any of the Marauder loadouts that Ive ever seen in a sourcebook. You also list ferro armor in the MAD=3* variants, and those are 3025 tech. I think the homework for the vids are all starting to blur together for you. Get some actual rest, you deserve it.

Take as much damn time as you need sir, enjoy your little vacation. I wanted to say, the little speeches you have in the Tex talks Battletech about being kind, helping each other, just the positive stuff.... man it hits me in the feels. Seriously Tex, your a gem and no one better to talk and share the lore about our beloved series, you’re a good dude. Also what’s your opinion on the Axman/Hatchetman? Hope to see a Tex talks about one or both!

Mathew C

I may.

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Thanks! Those kids need all the help they can get.

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Not YET

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That was a completely different group of people.

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Oh yeah, almost everything is a strip mall outside of the city... you have been warned.

freedeau

If Mike didn't take you yet, go to Mabel's BBQ... damn fine IMHO. Another cool place is Fat Cats by Tremont, super comfy dining. If you can get out of the city, check out d/t chagrin falls, cool waterfall. I used to go to CL3 (technically Mayfield) for work quite a bit, so I explored quite a bit. Most importantly, have fun!!

freedeau

Nice! Not too far from my neck of the woods. If you ever find yourself in or going to Northern Lower Michigan, let me know. I'll show you around, and help you avoid the more overpriced and less fun tourist traps.

Caboose

Hey. Just found your stuff. Been binging it. Good shit. Threw money to St. Jude. Figured I'd throw some here too.

StormTAG

Heavy PPC's? Oh my!

Ghost of Tanith

Wait, Cleveland is still standing? I thought it had slowly slipped into the underworld

AlecRazec

Hope you boys are having fun and staying (mostly) out of trouble. Try not to rob any banks or set the river on fire.

Haleion

I will be there.

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Protips on Mechwarrior 5: Get the mod that allows weapon loadout swaps to be lore friendly. Then, get the mod to remove drop tonnage requirements. Then, enjoy the game.

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Duel UAC/10s, RAC/5s, or Heavy PPCs?

Urst_

Mike says, and I quote "no, because that's not in Cleveland. That's in a place called Mayfield."

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I shall endeavor to do so

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Check out Warzone Matrix in Cleveland. It's a hole in the wall game store, but they have some cool stuff and it's neat to walk around.

Michael Rafferty

Thanks(ish)

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Warzone Matrix is on the the list now. Thanks

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Cleveland, insofar as I am able to determine is much like the empty autoplants littering the American midwest. Any noises blowing through are at best, accidental and at worst, stuck here.

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1. Mike informs me that they call them Po Boys here, and that the phrase Polish boy will have you beat with a sock of used batteries (as found in the gutter). 2. I am Keto, so no bread for me.

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Hey Rabbid Pencil...Skyline (where you get Cincinnati spaghetti) is damn good... and..they have Great Cheese Coneys..... Yes, I live just east of Cleveland.... So Tex if you have been there fer a bit you have obviously been thru at least 2 or 3 seasons in your few days here... welcome to our world. And to let you know it gets ummmmm more different?.....as you go east....Akron, Youngstown.... and all points in between. And while in Cleveland you should have the fear they had in the Matrix of getting on the interstate.... good luck and hope you make it back in one piece, No offense to Mike... but...yeah.... I have to visit that place on a regular basis..so.

Hello friends, and fellow mech enthusiasts. I have a question anyone can answer. Is the champion worth getting on mech warrior 5, or should I hold out for some thunderbolt ss's?

Ghost of Tanith

Saiga with a drum mag or a belt fed 10-gauge your buddy whipped up in their garage? Also, did Mike curse you by taking you to get Cincinnati spaghetti?

Rabbid Pencil

Hell yeah dude! Just take it easy and have a great time. Check out all the restaurants that you don't have in your area. You deserve this homie, enjoy it.

Daniel Cadwell

Enjoy your time off(ish), dude!

Hope you guys get a chance to visit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Also there is a store called Warzone Matrix by the airport that is a treasure trove of gaming stuff, if you can find it in the maze of aisles and shelves. Lots of older games and books. Also the BA Sweetys candy store is worth a look. Tons of variety.

Jason Turner

Did Cleveland actually rock? Or was it more of a smooth jazz?

Sgt Potshot

Has Mike taken you to get a Polish Boy yet?

BZArcher (Blind Zen Archer)