Uploaded December 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
James Ernest has been designing games for almost three decades now. While his early involvement with the BattleTech Trading Card Game is what prompted this conversation, we had a great time exploring game design in general, his unique career, and tips for aspiring game designers. James hosts his own podcast, Here All Week (link below), and maintains a wonderful presence online. You can download and print most of his games for free, links for which can be found on the Crab Fragment website.
Link to James' letter that inspired this episode,
gamecabinet.com/letters/BattletechCCG.html
Connect with James online!
here-all-week.blubrry.net
crabfragmentlabs.com
patreon.com/crabfragment
youtube.com/channel/UCyVH4H2qhHwmuPFQ5HMPgqw
facebook.com/CrabFragmentGames
twitter.com/CrabFragment
instagram.com/crabfrag
Support Renegade HPG on Patreon so I can make more fun BattleTech content.
patreon.com/renegadehpg
SHOP BATTLETECH PRODUCTS!
Fortress Miniatures & Games - fortressminiaturesandgames.com
BattleTech: Clan Invasion Box - fortressminiaturesandgames.com/collections/catalyst-games-labs-product/products/battletech-clan-invasion
fortressminiaturesandgames.com/collections/death-ray-designs
DriveThruRPG - drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/2216/Catalyst-Game-Labs/subcategory/4328_4541/Battletech?affiliate_id=1888138
VIDEOS FROM MY CHANNEL:
○ MechWarrior: Bulldogs - youtu.be/KlHDe4KqQ64
○ BattleTech Cartoon | Episode 1 [Remastered] - youtu.be/zPtt0O9RIGc
○ Tex, Michael Stackpole, Blaine Lee Pardoe Talk BattleTech - youtu.be/lv0oxjDhX08
○ Why Every BattleTech Fan Should Watch Fang of the Sun Dougram - youtu.be/dRHGCdawGWY
○ Tex Talks BattleTech with Renegade HPG - youtu.be/JGXde7EaBec
○ Tex, Bruins, Bishop and Renegade HPG talk BattleTech - youtu.be/1vOOIsmzQfY
○ Michael Stackpole Talks BattleTech - youtu.be/3G74OV7lVM4
○ BattleTech ATLAS vs DIRE WOLF | Behind the Animation with D.C. Bruins - youtu.be/fQVrtUrEGks
○ Custom LEGO Mecha and BattleTech | A Conversation with @hansen_bricks and @gothbricks2000 - youtu.be/GaKAp4dqR8U
○ Inner Sphere Battle Lance Unboxing | Plastic BattleTech Miniatures by Catalyst Game Labs - youtu.be/DVtq6CVy34I
○ Hired Steel (BattleTech) | A Conversation with the Creators - youtu.be/641FBh3LhcE
○ A Conversation with BattleTech's Blane Lee Pardoe - youtu.be/fN1oUVHAGeY
○ A Conversation with Robert Charrette | BattleTech Novelist and Miniature Sculptor - youtu.be/sPtyiavzsMg
Connect with Renegade HPG on Social Media for 31st Century News and Entertainment!
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Renegade HPG logo - Illustration by D.C. Bruins
Music credit - A New Dawn (Bred for War Edition) by Timothy Seals, Track 4 - Arkham Bridge (Cover) & A Small Victory
Delivering the news of the 31st century to the residents of the Inner Sphere and beyond!
James Ernest has been designing games for almost three decades now. While his early involvement with the BattleTech Trading Card Game is what prompted this conversation, we had a great time exploring game design in general, his unique career, and tips for aspiring game designers. James hosts his own podcast, Here All Week (link below), and maintains a wonderful presence online. You can download and print most of his games for free, links for which can be found on the Crab Fragment website.
Link to James' letter that inspired this episode,
gamecabinet.com/letters/BattletechCCG.html
Connect with James online!
here-all-week.blubrry.net
crabfragmentlabs.com
patreon.com/crabfragment
youtube.com/channel/UCyVH4H2qhHwmuPFQ5HMPgqw
facebook.com/CrabFragmentGames
twitter.com/CrabFragment
instagram.com/crabfrag
Support Renegade HPG on Patreon so I can make more fun BattleTech content.
patreon.com/renegadehpg
SHOP BATTLETECH PRODUCTS!
Fortress Miniatures & Games - fortressminiaturesandgames.com
BattleTech: Clan Invasion Box - fortressminiaturesandgames.com/collections/catalyst-games-labs-product/products/battletech-clan-invasion
fortressminiaturesandgames.com/collections/death-ray-designs
DriveThruRPG - drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/2216/Catalyst-Game-Labs/subcategory/4328_4541/Battletech?affiliate_id=1888138
VIDEOS FROM MY CHANNEL:
○ MechWarrior: Bulldogs - youtu.be/KlHDe4KqQ64
○ BattleTech Cartoon | Episode 1 [Remastered] - youtu.be/zPtt0O9RIGc
○ Tex, Michael Stackpole, Blaine Lee Pardoe Talk BattleTech - youtu.be/lv0oxjDhX08
○ Why Every BattleTech Fan Should Watch Fang of the Sun Dougram - youtu.be/dRHGCdawGWY
○ Tex Talks BattleTech with Renegade HPG - youtu.be/JGXde7EaBec
○ Tex, Bruins, Bishop and Renegade HPG talk BattleTech - youtu.be/1vOOIsmzQfY
○ Michael Stackpole Talks BattleTech - youtu.be/3G74OV7lVM4
○ BattleTech ATLAS vs DIRE WOLF | Behind the Animation with D.C. Bruins - youtu.be/fQVrtUrEGks
○ Custom LEGO Mecha and BattleTech | A Conversation with @hansen_bricks and @gothbricks2000 - youtu.be/GaKAp4dqR8U
○ Inner Sphere Battle Lance Unboxing | Plastic BattleTech Miniatures by Catalyst Game Labs - youtu.be/DVtq6CVy34I
○ Hired Steel (BattleTech) | A Conversation with the Creators - youtu.be/641FBh3LhcE
○ A Conversation with BattleTech's Blane Lee Pardoe - youtu.be/fN1oUVHAGeY
○ A Conversation with Robert Charrette | BattleTech Novelist and Miniature Sculptor - youtu.be/sPtyiavzsMg
Connect with Renegade HPG on Social Media for 31st Century News and Entertainment!
Website (coming eventually): renegadehpg.com
Facebook: facebook.com/hyperpulsegenerator
Instagram: instagram.com/renegadehpg
Twitter: twitter.com/renegadehpg
CAMERA GEAR USED:
○ Webcam - amzn.to/2Cl7D1p
○ Microphone - amzn.to/3nEyTw3
○ Extension Tube - amzn.to/3A7qEOd
○ Audio Interface - amzn.to/3Ky76Yf
○ Activator - amzn.to/3nB7b3e
○ Boom Arm - amzn.to/3qCr9fW
○ Cables - amzn.to/3qCWq2e
○ Headphones - amzn.to/3hgeR5s
○ DSLR Camera - amzn.to/3gcX8LB
○ Microphone (camera) - amzn.to/2VzQzuN
○ Flexible Tripod - amzn.to/3dQlNUG
○ SD card - amzn.to/2NLnt7v
DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting this channel so that I can continue to produce free content!
CONTACT:
travis@renegadehpg.com
Renegade HPG logo - Illustration by D.C. Bruins
Music credit - A New Dawn (Bred for War Edition) by Timothy Seals, Track 4 - Arkham Bridge (Cover) & A Small Victory
Delivering the news of the 31st century to the residents of the Inner Sphere and beyond!
