MARCH 25th-Friday: One-time Battletech Demo Game @ Fandom II

[icetrey]

Hey guys. First post on this board.

Just to let you all know, as Battletech is finally getting a reprint of the introductory box by the end of the month, I'll be running a demo game at Fandom II, using only miniatures found inside of the last edition of the introductory box, on the 25th of March (Friday), starting around 2:00 until close. My apologies for the barely-one-week notice. Being a pickup game, I don't ask nor expect anyone to stay for the whole 6-hours, but come on in and play for however long you like.

For anyone that's seen how introductory games are done at Cangames, I'll be using the same Grinder format. With the 24 'mechs in the box, we should be able to have room for at least six players at once, so I don't doubt that there'll be room to spare.

Myself, I won't be playing unless I have to. I'm expecting to act as arbitrator for the rules.

I've heard that there are some existing Battletech players on this board, and I'd welcome you to come, though I'd like to give priority for new players who've never had the opportunity before, but the extra help in guiding players would be handy.

Though I'm planning on presenting the game in a way that will allow people coming off the streets to learn how to play quickly and easily, it would likely be handy if you took a look through these rules in advance. Don't let the 75 page count scare you off, as less than half of that are the actual rules.
http://www.classicbattletech.com/downlo ... lebook.pdf

[Gahris]

starter set getting a reprint? Great!!

I'll try to make this event, but Its difficult due to the hours I work!

is this the reprint? http://www.classicbattletech.com/index. ... ull&id=198

Someone mentioned it was to include an extra 2 mechs, a thor and loki?

[icetrey]

is this the reprint? http://www.classicbattletech.com/index. ... ull&id=198

Someone mentioned it was to include an extra 2 mechs, a thor and loki?

No to the reprint, as the reprint is the well-overdue 25th anniversary box, found here

Yes, it includes the two you said, but since I've only got the older version that you posted, I'll only be using the standard 24 that came with said box. The clanmechs have BVs that are too high and some unnecessarily complex gear for the demo game.

If the need presents itself, I might add some of my own pewters to the mix, granted that none of them appear to be too complex for the role.