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Catalyst Game Labs @catalystgamelabs.bsky.social · 21h

PLUS ULTRA!

Face impossible odds and prove your worthiness to become a Pro Hero with the My Hero Academia: Miniatures Game!

Follow the campaign on Backerkit at the link below. Are you ready to be a Hero?

bit.ly/MHA-Prelaunch

#MyHeroAcademia #MHA #miniatures #new #Kickstarter

Get signed up for the My Hero Academia Kickstarter by following the link and learning about the game!

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Catalyst Game Labs @catalystgamelabs.bsky.social · 1d

Don't forget to grab your copy of #BattleTech #Gothic!

This Continuum series box set features EIGHT reimagined 'Mech designs, a rulebook with new systems EXCLUSIVE to Gothic, and MUCH more!

Available at the Catalyst Game Labs webstore and your local game store!

bit.ly/BT-Gothic

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Catalyst Game Labs @catalystgamelabs.bsky.social · 1d

Live at 4pm EDT, Rem Alternis will be hosting Tuesday Newsday!

Today, Rem will be hanging out with the main mind behind BattleTech Gothic, former BattleTech Line Developer, Herbert A. Beas II!

See you there!

www.youtube.com/@cat...

#CGL #News #BattleTech #Gothic #grimdark

Come hang out with Rem and the CGL crew for Tuesday Newsday! We discuss BattleTech, Shadowrun, Leviathans, and more!

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Catalyst Game Labs @catalystgamelabs.bsky.social · 2d

OUT NOW!

Ancient and modern, war-torn but prosperous, Cairo is a place where ancient customs and traditions walk hand-in-hand with the modern realities of the Sixth World.

Get your copy of Shadowrun: Risks & Rewards today!

bit.ly/SR-Risks-Rewards

#Shadowrun #ttrpg #cyberpunk #Egypt

Take your runs to Egypt! Who knows what jewels, and paydata, you can find on the banks of the Nile in Risks & Rewards!

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Catalyst Game Labs @catalystgamelabs.bsky.social · 3d

The #Shadowrun Sixth World Beginner Box provides everything you need to learn to become a great runner.

With 4 pre-generated characters, the Battle Royale adventure, a set of d6 dice, and more, the Beginner Box is great for veterans and new bloods alike!

bit.ly/SR-Beginner-Box

#rpg

Hoi chummer. The Shadowrun Beginner Box offers a wiz way to learn about the Sixth World and a chill way to get into the game. Geek some go-gangers, rescue a princess. The whole deal.

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Catalyst Game Labs @catalystgamelabs.bsky.social · 4d

Our friend, Big Red-40TECH, released a really cool deep dive into one of the most famous Free Worlds League BattleMech designs in #BattleTech, the Grand Titan!

Check it out and learn the history around this assault 'Mech!

bit.ly/BR40T-Grand-Titan

#lore #battlemech #mecha

Check out the beautifully redone Grand Titan over on Big Red-40TECH's YouTube channel!

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Catalyst Game Labs @catalystgamelabs.bsky.social · 5d

Check out the CGL Discord server. We have some great conversations about our games. We even host events there!

Join in on the fun and talk about the games that you love! Just be respectful and follow the server rules when you hop in.

discord.gg/catalystg...

#community #Discord

Join the CGL Discord server at discord.gg/catalystgamelabs.

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Catalyst Game Labs @catalystgamelabs.bsky.social · 6d

NO RIGHTS FOR THE TENANTS!

Get your copy of SRM: 2081-09: Eviction Notice today!

When corporate giants set their site on an old piece of property, they don’t care how long the squatters have been there.

bit.ly/SRM-Eviction-...

#shadowrun #ttrpg #missions #livingcampaign

Explore the latest Shadowrun Missions and follow this awesome living campaign!

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Catalyst Game Labs @catalystgamelabs.bsky.social · 7d

It is time to conquer the Human Sphere. Take to your BattleMechs, drive forward your Abominations, and see your grim task done. The bloody business of interstellar warfare is never concluded.

#BattleTech #Gothic is out now!

bit.ly/BT-Gothic

#miniatures #tabletop #grimdark #wargame

Enter the Endless War with your valiant BattleMech steed with the BattleTech Gothic boxed set! Available now!

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Catalyst Game Labs @catalystgamelabs.bsky.social · 7d

OUT NOW!

Ancient and modern, war-torn but prosperous, Cairo is a place where ancient customs and traditions walk hand-in-hand with the modern realities of the Sixth World.

Get your copy of Shadowrun: Risks & Rewards today!

bit.ly/SR-Risks-Rewards

#Shadowrun #ttrpg #cyberpunk #Egypt

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Catalyst Game Labs @catalystgamelabs.bsky.social · 7d

Check out October's free short stories over on our webstore!

Get your copies before they are removed from the store forever on October 31st!

bit.ly/SR-FF-Calaver...

bit.ly/BT-FF-Fox-Mar...

#fiction #free #shortstory #Shadowrun #BattleTech #Gothic #mecha #cyberpunk

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Catalyst Game Labs @catalystgamelabs.bsky.social · 8d

It's your last chance to take advantage of the CGL webstore's #Shadowrun #sale! 40% off of your favorite rulebooks, #merch, and more!

The sale ends tonight, so get it while it's hot!

bit.ly/Shadowrun-Sale

#ttrpg #cyberpunk #roleplayinggame

Get 40% off all Shadowrun product at https://bit.ly/Shadowrun-Sale from Catalyst Game Labs!

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Catalyst Game Labs @catalystgamelabs.bsky.social · 8d

Live at 4pm EDT, Rem Alternis will be hosting Tuesday Newsday!

Catch all the updates and get your questions answered!

See you there!

www.youtube.com/@cat...

#CGL #News #updates #art #BattleTech #Shadowrun #Leviathans

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Catalyst Game Labs @catalystgamelabs.bsky.social · 8d

The second #playtest packet is out for fans of classic #BattleTech!

There is a full battery of NINE mobility rules to playtest here! There are potential changes to make water more friendly to critical hit effects and more.

Make sure to leave your feedback!

bit.ly/Playtest-BT

Jump in on the action and check out the first set of playtest rules for BattleTech!

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Catalyst Game Labs @catalystgamelabs.bsky.social · 9d

Dive into Shadowrun like never before with Shadowrun: Anarchy!

This narrative-focused system combines elements of the Fifth and Sixth editions of the game to make for a beginner-friendly experience!

bit.ly/SR-Anarchy

#Shadowrun #TTRPG #tabletop #roleplayinggame #cyberpunk #fantasy

Get your copy of Shadowrun: Anarchy and discover a dangerous world of intrigue, machines, and magic!

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Catalyst Game Labs @catalystgamelabs.bsky.social · 10d

The BattleTech: Essentials box set is a fantastic way to enter the Inner Sphere and showcase your mettle for the roaring crowds of Solaris VII!

Get ready for the cheers as you level your autocannons at your opponent and charge forward to victory!

bit.ly/BT_Essentials

#BattleTech

Take up the famous 'Mechs, the Yen-Lo-Wang Centurion and the Legend Killer Rifleman to glory and victory on the Game World of Solaris VII!

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Catalyst Game Labs @catalystgamelabs.bsky.social · 12d

It's time to jack in, chummer. #Shadowrun is now on sale on the CGL webstore for 40% off at checkout!

Get all of the physical books, #swag, and anything else you crave from the Sixth World today! The #sale lasts until the end of the month!

bit.ly/Shadowrun-Sale

#ttrpg #cyberpunk

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Catalyst Game Labs @catalystgamelabs.bsky.social · 12d

Part six of the serial novel, Strength of the Pack by Jason Hansa, is out now!

Tripp and Mikila find the pirates, but are unprepared for their defense. Valt faces a trial for his life, and his future as a MechWarrior. The odds are against them...

bit.ly/BT-Strength-o...

#BattleTech

Follow the story of Strength of the Pack every week as this six-part serial novel is released!

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Catalyst Game Labs @catalystgamelabs.bsky.social · 13d

Earlier today, the #Kickstarter campaign for #Shadowrun Anarchy 2.0 wrapped up with a resounding success! Raising a total of $286,220/€244,633, the campaign ended up achieving 22 stretch goals and had 2960 backers!

Thank you, chummers!

bit.ly/SR-Anarchy-2-SM

#tabletop #Anarchy2

Thank you for your help seeing our friends' vision through! We can't wait to get Shadowrun Anarchy 2.0 into your hands!

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Catalyst Game Labs @catalystgamelabs.bsky.social · 14d

Recently, Herbert A. Beas II sat down with Sean of Sarna.net to talk about the vision behind BattleTech Gothic!

This is a great interview! Check it out and get hyped for the official launch of #BattleTech #Gothic on October 1st!

bit.ly/Sarna-BTG-Her...

#wargame #fiction #mecha #AU

Check out this Sarna interview to get more insight on BattleTech Gothic!

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Catalyst Game Labs @catalystgamelabs.bsky.social · 14d

Now is your LAST CHANCE to back #Shadowrun Anarchy 2.0! The campaign is close to hitting several awesome stretch goals!

Pledge for your copy before the #Kickstarter campaign is over on Thursday, September 25th at 10am Eastern!

bit.ly/SR-Anarchy-2-SM

#new #roleplayinggame #Anarchy2

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Catalyst Game Labs @catalystgamelabs.bsky.social · 15d

We have a little bit of a delay for today's Tuesday Newsday! The show will be going live in a half hour at 4:30pm EST!

Rem will be talking with the #Shadowrun team about Anarchy 2.0 and Shadowrun in general!

Make sure to stop on by!

youtube.com/live/TCV...

#CGL #News #updates

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Catalyst Game Labs @catalystgamelabs.bsky.social · 15d

Live at 4pm EDT, Rem Alternis will be hosting Tuesday Newsday!

Catch all the updates and get your questions answered!

See you there!

youtube.com/live/TCV...

#CGL #News #updates #art #BattleTech #Shadowrun #Leviathans

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Catalyst Game Labs @catalystgamelabs.bsky.social · 15d

Iron Wind Metals is our top partner when it comes to #BattleTech!

If you get a chance, stop by the shop in Cincinnati or check out the website below! You may even find some cool minis that aren't even BattleTech!

www.ironwindmetals.c...

#miniatures #pewter

Check out Iron Wind Metals to get an awesome selection of new and classic designs! All hand-forged with lead-free pewter, you are going to wow your play table with awesome, metal miniatures!

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Catalyst Game Labs @catalystgamelabs.bsky.social · 16d

There are only THREE DAYS LEFT to back #Shadowrun Anarchy 2.0! You need to act fast, chummer, else you won't be able to snatch that wiz paydata!

Pledge your copy before the #Kickstarter campaign is over on Thursday, September 25th at 10am Eastern!

bit.ly/SR-Anarchy-2-SM

#Anarchy2

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