Patron Preview Build: v0.9.3

Hello, folks!

It’s BattleMaster 1-G, here with a (slightly late) Christmas present for you... 🎁
There’s a new build of Reactor Ops on the preview site, and you can check it out here:

Reactor Ops Preview Site

What’s New in This Build

1. User Accounts

You can now create a Reactor Ops user account and log in!

2. The "Command" Page

This page introduces two new features:

A) Hangar Lists
Ever get frustrated scrolling through units you don’t even own? Hangar Lists fix that!

• Save collections of models you own.

• Use these lists to filter search results and display only units in your collection.

Example uses:

• Filter units from a specific box set.

• Build forces with only your painted models.

• Create themed lists, like a lance from your larger Davion force.

As a supporter, you can make up to 12 lists, each with room for 100 models—plenty of room to experiment. Currently, Hangar Lists support all unit types except ProtoMechs, Infantry, BattleArmor, and DropShips (we’ll get there eventually!).

B) OpFor Generator
Need an enemy force for a narrative mission? The OpFor Generator can help. Set parameters like BV, unit type, or era, and it’ll create a random force.

You can even:

• Generate forces based on your Hangar List.

• Add the generated force (as the “Red Team”) to the Force page for gameplay.

Tip: If you set conflicting or impossible parameters (like Clan units in a Hangar List of IS models), you’ll get a message explaining that the force generation did not work.

3. Patreon Integration

If you’re a Patreon supporter, you now have access to exclusive features like:

• Hangar Lists Upgrade: Create and save up to 12 Hangar Lists each with up to 100 models.

• OpFor Generator: Build random forces based on your own models — available only to supporters.

Here’s how it works:

• Log in to Reactor Ops.

• Click your user icon (top right) and go to Account.

• In the Patreon panel, click Link Patreon and follow the steps.

All of this happens securely through Patreon. Reactor Ops only gets:

• A unique Patreon User ID (anonymous, no personal info).

• Your Patreon Tier (e.g., "Reactor Initiate").

That’s it. Reactor Ops never accesses your Patreon account details or password.

Some notes:

• Your Reactor Initiate support-level of 3 US dollars covers all of this — linking your Patreon does not incur you any additional charge or cost.

• If you unlink your Patreon, you will lose access to supporter features. You can link your Patreon again to regain access.

• If you cancel your Patreon membership, you will also lose access to supporter features, but you are obviously welcome to keep using Reactor Ops as a free user.

The Path Forward

Dive into the test site and let me know what you think! Your feedback is what shapes Reactor Ops.

In fact, based on your suggestions in the General Chat, I’m working to include two extra features in the January release. While I can’t promise they’ll be in this exact update, they’re definitely coming soon:

• .MUL file generation for forces.

• Expanded unit previews with detailed faction availability (similar to the Master Unit List).

The January update will also include several bug and issue fixes you’ve identified (among other fixes I’ve identified myself):

Slider Improvements:

• Refine step increments and quantity ranges for all sliders.

BattleMaster Mech Quirks:

• Fix incorrect or missing quirks for the BattleMaster.

Missing Units:

• Add the Thunderbolt IIC 2 clan variant and Arrow Carrier to the unit database.

Prototype Equipment:

• Remove all prototype equipment from search filters.

OmniTech Inclusion:

• Add OmniTech as a filter option in Search.

• Display OmniTech information in Unit Details.