Old school, when lives were cheap & 'Mechs expensive.
Description:
Experience the Battletech Throwback Thursday event (played earlier in the day) using the faster-play Battletech Alpha Strike ruleset. Basically, this is a chance to replay such a big battle and come closer to playing it to total annihilation. For those who played in the standard event earlier in the day it is also a second chance at the scenario (perhaps to fix mistakes you make or play the other side). This classic scenario will be played using Alpha Strike rules but in the same team on team format that our old feature events use to be played as. Experience in the Alpha Strike format of Battletech is recommended. Alpha Strike Academy sessions (learn to play Alpha Strike) are available at the con.
All the sessions of this game are linked scenarios leading up to a final confrontation as the last session. Players don't need to play in all sessions but may want to if they want to see through the whole confrontation. This will use the Alpha Strike system of Battletech which means the game will be miniatures/terrain based (not hexed) and each player will pilot several units using the Alpha Strike cards (not standard Battletech record sheets). Units are expected to die very quickly so this large scale battle can be fought in a timely manner. Since this is a campaign style game objectives will be used to create a more tactical environment. Each block the board will reset so each block is a new portion of the larger campaign. It is recommend that players be familiar with Alpha Strike or have played in one of the Alpha Strike Academies prior to this event.
All the sessions of this game are linked scenarios leading up to a final confrontation as the last session. Players don't need to play in all sessions but may want to if they want to see through the whole confrontation. This will use the Alpha Strike system of Battletech which means the game will be miniatures/terrain based (not hexed) and each player will pilot several units using the Alpha Strike cards (not standard Battletech record sheets). Units are expected to die very quickly so this large scale battle can be fought in a timely manner. Since this is a campaign style game objectives will be used to create a more tactical environment. Each block the board will reset so each block is a new portion of the larger campaign. It is recommend that players be familiar with Alpha Strike or have played in one of the Alpha Strike Academies prior to this event.
All the sessions of this game are linked scenarios leading up to a final confrontation as the last session. Players don't need to play in all sessions but may want to if they want to see through the whole confrontation. This will use the Alpha Strike system of Battletech which means the game will be miniatures/terrain based (not hexed) and each player will pilot several units using the Alpha Strike cards (not standard Battletech record sheets). Units are expected to die very quickly so this large scale battle can be fought in a timely manner. Since this is a campaign style game objectives will be used to create a more tactical environment. Each block the board will reset so each block is a new portion of the larger campaign. It is recommend that players be familiar with Alpha Strike or have played in one of the Alpha Strike Academies prior to this event.
Elements of the 3rd Davion Guards and the mercenary unit Lindon's Company have pursued the Black Widow Company, with orders to take out Natasha Kerensky herself.
Description:
The Black Widow Company has withdrawn into an isolated valley on the planet Remis III in order to regroup. Elements of the 3rd Davion Guards and the mercenary unit Lindon's Company have pursued with orders to take out Natasha Kerensky herself. 3D terrain will be used.
Clan Smoke Jaguar battle forces of the Draconis in the swamps of planet Wolcott.
Description:
Clan Smoke Jaguar have invaded the planet Wolcott having landed in a swamp filled valley. Unknown to the Clan, forces of the Draconis Combine have set a trap to surprise them while they are stuck in the swampy terrain. 3D terrain will be used.
Learn (or relearn) to play. Perfect for new players, even those without miniature or tabletop experience.
Description:
This is an hour-long event that will teach you to play the game using the standard rules that we use in all our other games (not intro, quick-start, or shortened rules) and will give you an overview of the greater Battletech universe and miniatures gaming hobby. Each player will use only one mech on a one vs. one battle against the person sitting opposite them on a basic map sheet. As a group, the GM will walk the players through each step of the turn process and introduce the universe/gaming hobby. After a couple turns done step by step with the GM, players will try to complete more turns against each other with the GM there to provide help and clarity as needed. Once you have completed this event players are encouraged to keep learning by playing in the Battletech Grinder.
Learn (or relearn) to play. Perfect for new players, even those without miniature or tabletop experience.
Description:
This is an hour-long event that will teach you to play the game using the standard rules that we use in all our other games (not intro, quick-start, or shortened rules) and will give you an overview of the greater Battletech universe and miniatures gaming hobby. Each player will use only one mech on a one vs. one battle against the person sitting opposite them on a basic map sheet. As a group, the GM will walk the players through each step of the turn process and introduce the universe/gaming hobby. After a couple turns done step by step with the GM, players will try to complete more turns against each other with the GM there to provide help and clarity as needed. Once you have completed this event players are encouraged to keep learning by playing in the Battletech Grinder.
Learn (or relearn) to play. Perfect for new players, even those without miniature or tabletop experience.
Description:
This is an hour-long event that will teach you to play the game using the standard rules that we use in all our other games (not intro, quick-start, or shortened rules) and will give you an overview of the greater Battletech universe and miniatures gaming hobby. Each player will use only one mech on a one vs. one battle against the person sitting opposite them on a basic map sheet. As a group, the GM will walk the players through each step of the turn process and introduce the universe/gaming hobby. After a couple turns done step by step with the GM, players will try to complete more turns against each other with the GM there to provide help and clarity as needed. Once you have completed this event players are encouraged to keep learning by playing in the Battletech Grinder.
Learn (or relearn) to play. Perfect for new players, even those without miniature or tabletop experience.
Description:
This is an hour-long event that will teach you to play the game using the standard rules that we use in all our other games (not intro, quick-start, or shortened rules) and will give you an overview of the greater Battletech universe and miniatures gaming hobby. Each player will use only one mech on a one vs. one battle against the person sitting opposite them on a basic map sheet. As a group, the GM will walk the players through each step of the turn process and introduce the universe/gaming hobby. After a couple turns done step by step with the GM, players will try to complete more turns against each other with the GM there to provide help and clarity as needed. Once you have completed this event players are encouraged to keep learning by playing in the Battletech Grinder.