User:S.gage

Hello All,

I have been playing BattleTech since the early 90's, and I have followed a lot of the story line. I got out of the game for a couple of years (while I studied in graduate school, I did not know anyone who played, and had precious little free time). Now that I have my degree, I live close to where I grew up, I have gotten back into the game.

Like most BattleTech fans, I love the mecha - I have a copy of every Technical Readout (save the "revised"). My favorite BattleMech is the Marauder class - illustrated by Duane Loose, of course ;) (No offense to Kevin Long, his Marauder is fantastic, too, though I am a much bigger fan of his Marauder IIC). Just something about this 'Mech; aesthetically appealing and tough - I've never had even a MAD-3R shot out from under my MechWarrior (luck? or maybe my opponents don't appreciate the Marauder). The Timber Wolf is quite appealing for Clan confrontations, but I am becoming increasingly more fond of the Storm Crow.

As for the plotline, my interests are the deep periphery, lost worlds, history of the Inner Sphere, and pre-invasion Clan history. I just bought Historical: Operation Klondike (recommended for Clan enthusiasts), and hope that Catalyst intends on releasing more supplements (ex: Battle of Tokasha, or a "Brush Wars" style Clan sourcebook :) ) and a TRO with more early Clan BattleMechs and 1st-2nd gen OmniMechs (please publish the 4 first-generation Omnis designed by Clan Coyote, please). These supplements would make second line Clan units more interesting and be really useful for desperate frontline units embroiled in an all-or-nothing war Clan War. I am also eager for such a publication because I am writing a Clan Goliath Scorpion seeker Mechwarrior campaign.

Recent Stuff

I've been busy sprucing up the Reunification War, Rim Worlds Republic, House Amaris and Amaris Civil War, and most recently I've been adding sections and links to the LAAF and AFFS sections, and tactfully remerging the various Lyran Commonwealth and Lyran Alliance pages. During my down time, I have also been working on several ongoing projects, including adding representative images (taken from various Field Manuals) depicting war materiel in parade/field colors.

Also, finally got around to adding some of the Clan retrofits of classic IS BattleMechs from The Battle for Twycross. Should have some more stuff coming down the pipeline.

Job Hunt

Waiting on a co-worker, practicing my trade with photoshop... For practice, why not a couple of CBT images... ;)--S.gage 14:14, 5 August 2009 (UTC)

I am actually still waiting, and I have done what I can (to this point). I have been spending a little more time on BTW recently.--S.gage 03:59, 25 August 2009 (UTC)

OK, so the latest news is I have my manuscript in review right now. It was submitted mid-December (if you are interested, I can fill in the details). Hopefully I will hear back soon. The completion of the project also marks the end of my work with my old mentor, so I have been job hunting for a little while. On Monday I got a (painful) rejection from one of my first choices, saying I was only months too late to get the job, otherwise I would have an offer right now...

In the mean time, I have not been spending much time on games. The reasons are two-fold: I can't justify it until I have a new position, and one of my players torpedoed my seeker campaign in October-November. I'm still reading a little source material, but I am just not really working on anything.

Well, anyways, employment is more pressing right now. Wish me luck!--S.gage 06:51, 17 January 2010 (UTC)

A lot has happened since my last update. I have 3 very promising prospects for research, and I am waiting on more investigators to respond. A final outcome is probable by the end of the month. Generally, I am in great spirits and very hopeful. Only one piece of bad news - I fear my girlfriend of 6.5 years is leaving. All I can do is give her space, and hope for the best. Wish me luck.--S.gage 16:09, 8 March 2010 (UTC)

OK, latest update - had my first interview today, got a good offer! Will know where I'm ending up within next month.--S.gage 23:30, 19 March 2010 (UTC)

Again, lots to report. I have accepted an offer to study calcium signalling in kidney failure, starting within the month. My manuscript was accepted (though I gave up first authorship to allow my co-worker to get it done), and should be published in the near future in The Journal of General Physiology. Things also ended with my girlfriend, but otherwise I am optomistic. Thank you for your understanding - sickness set me back, but I am finally getting my life back.--S.gage 04:35, 1 May 2010 (UTC)

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