Major update to the Field Guide

Sawubona and hello yall!

First off thanks to everyone who've downloaded the FG! It's currently at 3k + downloads, and to me that's just freaking loco, cus i would of never expected folks to be feeling the FG like they are. All that aside tho, it’s gotten a lot of critical and solid feedback, not only on the mech mechanics but also text layout, consistency, and plot through points. I won't bore you all with the details though, you can see a change log at the bottom of this post. As you saw in the title, this update is a hefty one, and includes updates/additions to the layout, narrative, plot hooks, downtime actions, core bonuses, and the mechs. Gone head and dig into this bad thang! 

oh  and I also wanted to give a big s/o to Siege, who has contributed a HUGE amount of art to the Field Guide. He is in many ways a co-contributor and I take every opportunity I can to thank that kat when i can. Much love to you bro. In addition to Siege, I'm colaborated with another artist Wain (@steelshadow) to add some faces to Mfecane. Wain’s art was super dynamic and I appreciate all his contributions. Give me a follow on his twitter if you want to see more.

Iight, on to the fun stuff: 

//>> CHANGE LOG //>>

Non mech stuff

• Updated the entire document layout, courtesy of https://valkyrion.itch.io/lancer-rpg-template
• Added a Running the Game section, which includes an explicit explanation of the setting
• Added numerous art pieces by Siege 
• Added in Threats in the Endle plots jump off points
• Added Dala Beads pilot gear 
• Added Lintonga talent 
• Added recommended triggers for Impi War Order 
• Added example Impi lancer 
• added in mech hex tokens
• HUGE UPDATE TO KAL TUR'S GOLDEN EYE
  • new template 
  • art by Siege
  • much more narrative 
  • new sitrep explanations 

NPCs 

• Tikolosh
• Nkala
  • added art
  • nerfed speed to 3 
  • added Grappler trait
  •  added Underdweller trait 
  • added Endless Grasp system 
  • made System Flayer wires an optional trait and changed how it works 
• Isitwalangcengce
  • added art
  • changed Polarized Thermite FEnce Projector 
  • changed Catatonic Close line to allow it to go through objects and terrain 
  • added Toss optional system
  • added Blaze Advance optional trait 
  • added Crown Core Burn optional super heavy cannon
• Khodumodumo Squad
  • minor changes to language for clarity 
• HUSK
  • added new HUSK template 
• Core Bonuses 
  • Chest
    • made the proc of OS automatic and removed heat generation 
  • Right Horn
    • scraped old CB and replaced for defensive CB that still grants invis
  • Left Horn
    • kept same intent but simplified, it's basically a better OW that deals half damage
  • Loins
    • scraped old CB because it was trash for a CB that provides a free brace mechanic 

Mech Stuff

Ibutho

• changed PtBT to allow movement before or after and in any direction towards the target
• buffed the dmg on Bull's Horns
• CP
  • changed Chest Formation to proc on any attack not just melee attacks 
• Passive CP
  • SHAKA now procs when you would roll a cascade check
• Sub Dermal now works with any dmg that's below or equal to 10+Grit 
• Ingoma
  • changed Dance to a free stab when the Ibutho or any ally is hit. The old shred option just didn't fit well with the Ibutho and was more supporty 
• The Crushing now lets you put down marks at up to range 9 from you
• Project the Ikanda now gives you immunity to knocked prone and knockback while active 

amaDlozi

• made Siege's art the main art
• complete overhaul, the mech now works better with difficult and dangerous terrain 
• gave the integrated 2 profiles and deals 10ap to objects and terrain 
• Pillar down doesn't blow up and can stay forever 
• moved Short Blast  Cannon to LL1, and overhauled how it works
• Moved TE to LL2, and made it proc off starting or entering the space for the first time in a round
• Changed Gravity Isolation to a system, added a damage trait to the cover and limited the number one could place down
• Overhauled Beckon completely, it's now a Full action not a mod

Cetshwayo

• made Siege's art the main art
• changed aux/aux to flex mount
• LoP now ignores engagement and reactions and can happen after the attack (works like skirmisher)
• nerfed CP to do energy dmg and clear heat
• Chaff Missiles now deal 1 kinetic, 1 burn and 1 heat and have a simpler on hit effect they also gen heat now
• Bend the Knee changed entirely and now works to clear heat and meshes with the licenses now
• Inkemba changed to a main weapon and added dmg buff
• RtB now adds seeking 
• AotK now works to give targets the heat gen from overkill or heat self tags 

Grootslang

• made Siege's art the main art
• made self-guided shields a ll2 option 
• made the Hand a ll1 option 
• changed GPW to work with adjacency and deployable