Classic BattleTech

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Classic BattleTech is a table-top wargame set in the fictional BattleTech universe, simulating combat between futuristic mechanized forces. Originally published by FASA Corporation, the game is now produced by Catalyst Game Labs under license from WizKids. The term "Classic" is used to differentiate the original board game from others variants that have derived from it, such as MechWarrior: Dark Age.

Contents 1 Gameplay 2 Rules 2.1 Free materials 2.2 Must have 3 External links

Gameplay

BattleTech is a turn-based, multiplayer game, typically played on a map divided into hexagonal grids with figurines or counters representing the various units. Paper record sheets provide detailed information about each unit, including its armament, armor and equipment, and are used to track damage, heat buildup, ammunition and various other data. Players use two six-sided dice to determine variable results, such as whether a shot strikes its target and the location it hits.

Of the units used in the game, the most common are BattleMechs, large, semi-humanoid fighting machines controlled by human pilots. While pre-designed 'Mechs, vehicles and other military units are provided with the game, a complex system of design rules allows players to create their own custom units even in the introductory boxed set. This engineering facet of the game has remained enduringly popular with players and may explain BattleTech's longevity.

Rules

BattleTech rulebooks can be bought online from Catalyst Game Labs catalog. Unfortunatly most of the BattleTech hoary books are out of print. You may have a chance to find secondhand books from various sources from instance Amazon. You can also buy them from BattleCorps online catalog (both print and pdf).

Free materials

Catalyst Game Labs kindly distribute a collection of starter material you can use to learn Classic BattleTech rules and universe. Noteworthy elements from this collection are the Classic BattleTech Introductory Rulebook, Classic BattleTech Quick-Start Rules and Classic BattleTech Universe that depict the official timeline, units, factions and more.

Must have

Some books are a must-have.

• Total Warfare - this contains all the rules needed to play.
• TechManual - this contains construction rules for those who want to design their own units.
• Classic BattleTech Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade - this and other available TROs provide players with statistics for various mechs and vehicles.

External links

• Classic BattleTech official website
• Wikipedia's Classic BattleTech article (this page use excerpts from the wikipedia article).
• BattleTech Wiki, a large and open wiki around the BattleTech, lots of media files.