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Oliver Buchannon
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Life-long ttRPG GM who studied history, philosophy, & psychology. ❤︎ stories, game design, & math.

Steel Rift: Intrasolar Operations, part 1

Apr 11, 2026

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13 min read

Steel Rift: Intrasolar Operations, part 1

An essay on Steel Rift and planetary conditions

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Killing Gods That Come Back

Apr 4, 2026

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11 min read

Killing Gods That Come Back

An Easter essay on table-top wargaming and AT-43

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Steel Talons for Steel Rift

Mar 28, 2026

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15 min read

Steel Talons for Steel Rift

An essay on table-top wargaming and the Global Defense Initiative

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BattleTech for some, Steel Rift for me

Mar 28, 2026

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3 min read

BattleTech for some, Steel Rift for me

A notice on the blog's change in directions

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Building a BattleMech

Mar 21, 2026

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8 min read

Building a BattleMech

An essay on BattleTech 'Mech design and a proof of concept

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Fitting Armor

Mar 15, 2026

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15 min read

Fitting Armor

An essay on BattleTech 'Mech design and armor types

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Set for Success

Mar 7, 2026

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8 min read

Set for Success

An essay on BattleTech 'Mech design and ammo-dependent weapons.

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On Balance

Mar 1, 2026

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12 min read

On Balance

An essay on BattleTech 'Mech design and Gyroscopes

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How I Fixed Narrow/Low Profile

Feb 20, 2026

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14 min read

How I Fixed Narrow/Low Profile

A homebrew rule for BattleTech that makes Quirks more accessible

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The Defense Onion

Feb 14, 2026

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22 min read

The Defense Onion

An essay on BattleTech 'Mech design and Defensive Equipment

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Problems of Precision

Feb 7, 2026

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13 min read

Problems of Precision

An essay on BattleTech 'Mech design and Fire Control Systems

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The Bones of a Good Idea

Jan 31, 2026

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7 min read

The Bones of a Good Idea

An essay on BattleTech 'Mech design and Internal Structures

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