So I kind of Took a Vacation (sort of)
🕑 Added 2021-06-06 19:10:02 +0000 UTCOkay, before anyone starts cheering let's qualify my statement. I'm still at work and working both on writing Tex Talks Battletech, working with my editing team on the next project(s), shitposting, and doing my day job remotely.
So I'm still doing that. However, I am in a new location. Let me tell you about my adventures so far.
TL;DR Mike said "Do you want to go to Cleveland". Cleveland, Ohio - Birthplace of the Cleveland Steamer, among many other inventions. Cleveland, Ohio may be to some of you the familiar backdrop of the Drew Carrey Show. To others, it may be the setting and filming location of their favorite Christmas film: A Christmas Story. To me, Cleveland is the place where my friend slash tormentor slash editing genius Mike is from, and in part, I believe it is to blame for his madness.
In truth, I am so far not disappointed. I am finding the city of Cleveland to be Delightfully strange and beautiful in the ways a Wes Anderson Film is, though with a greater amount of pollution. Thus far, my stay has been comfortable, the company fine, and my time productive. However, as for the city itself I borrow the words of another content creator.
"It's not Detroit"
--TEX--
PS - Just ask me anything below this week, anything at all, and I'll direct respond/reply since I'm not doing a voice message.
Comments
Packrat
Ah Ohio. AKA: The giant version of Lancaster county. Relax and have fun there dude.
THE BLACK PANTS LEGION
I think a "meet the steiners" talk might uh, work for that.
THE BLACK PANTS LEGION
Vermont could be hilarious
THE BLACK PANTS LEGION
Probably Germany
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In time, perhaps
THE BLACK PANTS LEGION
The Axeman and the Hatchetman are a great goddamn pair of mechs.
Laird Stanard
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!!
Crobisaur
I always had a fun time visiting Cleveland for metal shows. It's a pretty nice place tbh
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.
Dark Azial
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)?
Baron von Muffinbeard III
What is your favorite location that you have visited Tex? Edit: This is overall in your life for clarity.
PPC's4Life!
Will there ever be another Battletech Art stream or have you already covered all the art? Those were hilarious.
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?
THE BLACK PANTS LEGION
Yes
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Maybe?
Christopher Barnes
Gonna do cedar point?
Imperator Lizard
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.
James Schardt
As a former resident of the Buckeye State, Cleveland is only geographically part of Ohio. :)
AlecRazec
Is Cleveland just Detroit without Robocop?
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.
Mathew C
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!
THE BLACK PANTS LEGION
I may.
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Thanks! Those kids need all the help they can get.
THE BLACK PANTS LEGION
Not YET
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That was a completely different group of people.
freedeau
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!!
Caboose
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.
StormTAG
Hey. Just found your stuff. Been binging it. Good shit. Threw money to St. Jude. Figured I'd throw some here too.
Ghost of Tanith
Heavy PPC's? Oh my!
AlecRazec
Wait, Cleveland is still standing? I thought it had slowly slipped into the underworld
Haleion
Hope you boys are having fun and staying (mostly) out of trouble. Try not to rob any banks or set the river on fire.
THE BLACK PANTS LEGION
I will be there.
THE BLACK PANTS LEGION
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.
Urst_
Duel UAC/10s, RAC/5s, or Heavy PPCs?
THE BLACK PANTS LEGION
Mike says, and I quote "no, because that's not in Cleveland. That's in a place called Mayfield."
THE BLACK PANTS LEGION
I shall endeavor to do so
Michael Rafferty
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.
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Thanks(ish)
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Warzone Matrix is on the the list now. Thanks
THE BLACK PANTS LEGION
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.
THE BLACK PANTS LEGION
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.
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.
Ghost of Tanith
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?
Rabbid Pencil
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?
Daniel Cadwell
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.
Enjoy your time off(ish), dude!
Jason Turner
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.
Sgt Potshot
Did Cleveland actually rock? Or was it more of a smooth jazz?
BZArcher (Blind Zen Archer)
Has Mike taken you to get a Polish Boy yet?