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-This was a very short-lived multi-arc storyline using [[wiki>​Dream Pod 9]]s [[wp>​Heavy Gear]] System. I have always had a love for mecha that harkens back to [[wp>​Macross]] (i.e. Robotech), [[wp>​Gundam]],​ and [[wp>​Armored Trooper Votoms]]. So, when the Heavy Gear system appeared I loved the look and layout of the book - even though each nation on Terra Nova was really pocketted and generic. It felt a bit too much like [[wp>The Belgariad]] where you had the nation of knights, spies, and so on. But the idea of straping on military mecha and win over a lawless area (the Badlands) was too much to turn down. 
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-Unfortuately for me, my first campaign ended in such a disaster that the group split apart after the final game. Still, I have never been one to learn from my mistakes until left with no other choice - so I resurrected the game with a new direction - which promptly burned down and then fell into the swamp. So, this time I have learned and hopefully will let rabid dogs lie. 
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-I did learn one thing, while I like much of the background and the company does really nice layouts and support (except for the crappy original [[wp>​Heavy_Gear#​Miniatures|miniatures]]);​ I did not like the RPG system. It was fast and easy (if a bit wonky) for the skirmish combat system, but it had serious flaws as an RPG system. The dice system less than enjoyable and the difference between a +1 (sttribute) and +1 die (skill) made any skill beyond 3 levels foolish to purchase. 
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-I really wish I could make this work, but it is simply not to be for now. 
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