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1. Battletech game manuals#
2. Battletech game update#

The Beginner Box isn’t just for newbies, though. Bringing those concepts in later is excellent strategy for new players. We played a game with the Beginner Box, and I noted that without some of the more complex concepts like internal structure, heat, and critical hits the game not only went a little faster but was also easier to understand. I really appreciate Catalyst Games’ recognition of the need for something a little easier to grasp, and that’s where the BattleTech: Beginner Box comes in particularly handy. Most veteran players would likely agree however, not everyone is a veteran player. Strictly speaking, I think BattleTech is best played with the BattleTech: A Game of Armored Combat box set. Have you played the digital games in any of their many incarnations, but want to try playing with the minis? We’ve got you covered. Want to take your tabletop gaming to the digital world? Cool, Harebrained Schemes put together a fantastic video game. Hate painting ‘mechs? That’s cool too, the detail on the plastic by itself is just fine for many. Like painting ‘mechs? Neat, none of these minis come with paint on them. Want to immerse yourself in the BattleTech universe by reading every ounce of fluff and lore? Here’s a huge stack of novels for you to read. Setting up the first ‘Beginner Box’ game with the ‘BattleMat’. Some gamers have played the tabletop game for years with a standard build or a standard character, and that’s great too. Want to spend hours customizing your ‘mech’s loadout for your personal style of play? Groovy! Here’s some technical readouts.

Only want to grab a mini and run around kicking the teeth in of other ‘mechs? Awesome! Here’s a handy card for you. Do you want to have a MechWarrior character who pilots your ‘mechs? Sweet! Here’s a character sheet. Nearly every aspect of it is take-it-or-leave-it. You could lump it in with a host of other games, but what drew me to BattleTech is the flexibility of the game. When you strip away everything else, BattleTech is a tabletop mini wargame. The first of the boxes, just before opening. Luckily for us, they have provided multiple ways to begin your playing experience, including two new box sets. It is no small feat to take a well-loved game with a vocal and loyal following, and resurrect it in such a way that not only is it accepted and enjoyed by its veterans but also easily adopted by new players.

Battletech game update#

While we love the game, we felt an update was in order.Įnter Catalyst Labs.

Battletech game manuals#

Since he’s about to take his driving test, he’s been out of diapers for several years now, and since he grew up with these minis he loves them too.įor a long time, our family and friends have played with old technical manuals and game mechanics that weren’t always super clear. I’ve been piloting a ‘mech since my oldest son, lovingly known as Derp, was in diapers.