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Line 1: − {{Rules}} + {{InfoBoxBook − {{InfoBoxProduct+ | image = [[Image:MW3rdEd.jpg|191px]] − | image = MechWarrior 3rd Ed cover.jpg + | name = MechWarrior, Third Edition − | name = MechWarrior (Third Edition)<br />Cover of original FASA edition + | Publisher = [[FASA]] − | type = Rulebook + | Year = 1999 − | development = [[Bryan Nystul]] <br /> [[Randall N. Bills]] + | Production Code = 1715 − | primarywriting = [[Bryan Nystul]]<br />[[Christoffer Trossen]]<br />[[Chris Hartford]]<br />[[Loren L. Coleman]]<br />[[Diane Piron-Gelman]]<br />[[Randall N. Bills]]<br />[[Christopher Hussey]]<br />[[Dan Grendell]]<br />[[Herbert A. Beas II]]<br />[[Michael A. Stackpole]] + | ISBN = 1-55560-386-6 − | pages = 224 + | MSRP = US$25.00 − | cover = [[Doug Anderson]]+ | Type = Core book (RPG) − | illustrations = [[Tom Baxa]]<br />[[Joel Biske]]<br />[[John Bridegroom]]<br />[[Doug Chaffee]]<br />[[Les Dorscheid]]<br />[[Mark Gibbons]]<br />[[Fred Hooper]]<br />[[Scott James]]<br />[[Jeff Laubenstein]]<br />[[David Martin]]<br />[[Chris Moeller]]<br />[[Kevin McCann]]<br />[[Dave McKay]]<br />[[Jim Nelson]]<br />[[Mike Nielsen]]<br />[[Matthew Plog]]<br />[[Matt Wilson]] + | Primary Writing = − | publisher = [[FASA]] + *[[Bryan Nystul]] − | productioncode = 1715+ *[[Christoffer Trossen]] − | year = 1999+ *[[Chris Hartford]] − | ISBN10 = 1555603866+ *[[Loren L. Coleman]] − | ISBN13 = 978-1555603861+ *[[Diane Piron-Gelman]] − | MSRP = $25.00+ *[[Randall N. Bills]] − | era = [[Civil War Era]]+ *[[Christopher Hussey]] − | timeline = [[3062]]+ *[[Dan Grendell]] − | series = [[MechWarrior (RPG)|BattleTech Role-Playing Games]]+ *[[Herbert A. Beas II]] − | precededby = [[MechWarrior, Second Edition]]+ *[[Michael A. Stackpole]] − | followedby = [[Classic BattleTech RPG]]+ | Product Development = *[[Bryan Nystul]] + *[[Randall N. Bills]] + | Illustrations = + *[[Tom Baxa]] + *[[Joel Biske]] + *[[John Bridegroom]] + *[[Doug Chaffee]] + *[[Les Dorschied]] + *[[Mark Gabbana]] + *[[Mark Gibbons]] + *[[Fred Hooper]] + *[[Scott James]] + *[[Jeff Laubenstein]] + *[[David Martin]] + *[[Chris Moeller]] + *[[Kevin McCann]] + *[[Dave McKay]] + *[[Jim Nelson]] + *[[Mike Nielsen]] + *[[Matthew Plog]] + *[[Matt Wilson]] + | Pages = 224 }} }} − ==Description== − '''''MechWarrior, Third Edition''''' is the third incarnation of the [[MechWarrior (RPG)|MechWarrior series of role-playing games]] set in the [[BattleTech]] universe. This version is tied to the [[BattleTech]] storyline more than the previous iterations, as a character's home determines many aspects of their stats, not just their background. In addition to providing a comprehensive character creation system that builds backgrounds as well as statistics, ''MechWarrior, Third Edition'' contains a plethora of information so that players who may not be familiar with the BattleTech setting can still jump in and play. Also included is a full-color inset that is designed to give players a quick feel for each major faction. − To avoid confusion with the new (at the time) [[MechWarrior: Dark Age]] game and brand, the book was reprinted by [[FanPro]] under the title ''[[Classic BattleTech RPG]]''. − ===Collector's Editions=== − There is also a limited "Collector's Edition" of the ''MechWarrior, Third Edition'' rulebook with a different cover. − <gallery> − MechWarrior 3rd Ed cover LE.jpg|Collector's Edition cover − </gallery> − ==From the back cover== + ==Description== − {{quote|''It is the 31st century. Across the vastness of interstellar space, awesome powers vie for supremacy. Amidst this swirl of unending conflict stride [[BattleMech]]s, huge robotic weapons of war piloted by elite [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]]s. Join the action, taking on any one of an endless variety of roles, from spy to smuggler, [[mercenary]] to [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]]. As a character from the [[Inner Sphere]], the [[Clans]] or the [[Periphery]], you will decide the ultimate fate of the galaxy.''+ '''''MechWarrior, Third Edition''''' is the latest role-playing game set in the [[BattleTech]] universe. This version is tied to the BattleTech storyline more than the previous iterations, as a character's home determines many aspects of their stats, not just their background. In addition to providing a comprehensive character creation system that builds backgrounds as well as statistics, ''MechWarrior, Third Edition'' contains a plethora of information so that players who may not be familiar with the BattleTech setting can still jump in and play. Also included is a full-color inset that is designed to give players a quick feel for each major faction. − + − ''Enter the exciting [[BattleTech]] universe in this all-new third edition of the [[MechWarrior (RPG)|MechWarrior roleplaying game]]. This book contains all the rules and source material players and Gamemasters need. Completely redesigned for faster and easier play, it features a unique character creation system that generates game abilities and background story at the same time.''}} ==Contents== ==Contents== − * A Time of War + *A Time of War − * Introduction + *Introduction − * ''[[By the Numbers]]'' (short story) + *"By the Numbers" − + *Game Concepts − * Game Concepts + :Character Abilities − ** Character Abilities+ ::Abilities − *** Abilities+ ::Skills − *** Skills+ :Action Checks − ** Action Checks+ :Rolling the Dice − ** Rolling the Dice+ :Task Resolution − ** Task Resolution+ :Edge − ** Edge+ *Character Creation − + :Overview − * Character Creation + :Life Path − ** Overview+ :Affiliations − ** Life Path+ :Stage 1: Early Childhood − ** Affiliations+ :Stage 2: Late Childhood − ** Stage 1: Early Childhood+ :Stage 3: Higher Education − ** Stage 2: Late Childhood+ :Stage 4: Real Life − ** Stage 3: Higher Education+ :Occupational Fields List − ** Stage 4: Real Life+ :Assigning Attributes, Traits and Skills − ** Occupational Fields List+ :Finishing Touches − ** Assigning Attributes, Traits and Skills+ ::Age − ** Finishing Touches+ ::BattleMech/Vehicle Assignment − *** Age+ ::Equipment − *** [[BattleMech]]/[[Combat Vehicle|Vehicle]] Assignment+ :Sample Characters − *** Equipment+ *Traits − ** Sample Characters+ *Skills − + *Combat − * Traits + *Equipment − * Skills + *A Brief History of the Inner Sphere − * Combat + *A Whistletop Tour of the Inner Sphere − * Equipment + *Government and Law − * A Brief History of the [[Inner Sphere]] + *Society and Culture − * A Whistletop Tour of the Inner Sphere + *The Clans − * Government and Law + *War and Its Makers − * Society and Culture + *Running the Game − * The [[Clans]] + :Role of the Gamemaster − * War and Its Makers + :Getting Started − + :Non-Player Characters − * Running the Game + :Rewards − ** Role of the Gamemaster+ :Character Advancement − ** Getting Started − ** Non-Player Characters − ** Rewards − ** Character Advancement − ==Covers== + ==See Also== − <gallery>+ *[[MechWarrior (RPG)]] − MechWarrior 3rd Ed cover.jpg|Original [[FASA]] cover − MechWarrior 3rd Ed cover LE.jpg|Limited Edition cover − MechWarrior 3rd Ed cover alt.jpg|Early promotional cover (origin unknown) − </gallery> ==Notes== ==Notes== − * When [[FanPro]] reprinted this book, they did so as ''[[Classic BattleTech RPG]]'' to avoid confusion with [[MechWarrior: Dark Age]] and its successors. + *When [[FanPro]] reprinted this book, they did so as ''[[Classic BattleTech RPG]]'' to avoid confusion with [[MechWarrior: Dark Age]] and its successors. − * The trademarked title is ''MechWarrior Third Edition'', no comma. − ==Expansions== − * [[LosTech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide]] − * [[MechWarrior's Guide to Solaris VII]] − * [[MechWarrior's Guide to the Clans]] − * [[Classic BattleTech Companion]] − * [[A Guide to Covert Ops]] − [[Category:Rulebooks|MechWarrior RPG, 3rd Edition]] + [[Category:Books]] − [[Category:Role-Playing Games|MechWarrior RPG, 3rd Edition]]
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| − | | image = | + | | name = MechWarrior, Third Edition |
| − | | name = MechWarrior | + | | Publisher = [[FASA]] |
| − | | | + | | Year = 1999 |
| − | | | + | | Production Code = 1715 |
| − | | | + | | ISBN = 1-55560-386-6 |
| − | | | + | | MSRP = US$25.00 |
| − | + | | Type = Core book (RPG) | |
| − | | | + | | Primary Writing = |
| − | | | + | *[[Bryan Nystul]] |
| − | + | *[[Christoffer Trossen]] | |
| − | + | *[[Chris Hartford]] | |
| − | + | *[[Loren L. Coleman]] | |
| − | + | *[[Diane Piron-Gelman]] | |
| − | + | *[[Randall N. Bills]] | |
| − | + | *[[Christopher Hussey]] | |
| − | + | *[[Dan Grendell]] | |
| − | + | *[[Herbert A. Beas II]] | |
| − | + | *[[Michael A. Stackpole]] | |
| − | + | | Product Development = *[[Bryan Nystul]] | |
| + | *[[Randall N. Bills]] | ||
| + | | Illustrations = | ||
| + | *[[Tom Baxa]] | ||
| + | *[[Joel Biske]] | ||
| + | *[[John Bridegroom]] | ||
| + | *[[Doug Chaffee]] | ||
| + | *[[Les Dorschied]] | ||
| + | *[[Mark Gabbana]] | ||
| + | *[[Mark Gibbons]] | ||
| + | *[[Fred Hooper]] | ||
| + | *[[Scott James]] | ||
| + | *[[Jeff Laubenstein]] | ||
| + | *[[David Martin]] | ||
| + | *[[Chris Moeller]] | ||
| + | *[[Kevin McCann]] | ||
| + | *[[Dave McKay]] | ||
| + | *[[Jim Nelson]] | ||
| + | *[[Mike Nielsen]] | ||
| + | *[[Matthew Plog]] | ||
| + | *[[Matt Wilson]] | ||
| + | | Pages = 224 | ||
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| − | == | + | ==Description== |
| − | + | '''''MechWarrior, Third Edition''''' is the latest role-playing game set in the [[BattleTech]] universe. This version is tied to the BattleTech storyline more than the previous iterations, as a character's home determines many aspects of their stats, not just their background. In addition to providing a comprehensive character creation system that builds backgrounds as well as statistics, ''MechWarrior, Third Edition'' contains a plethora of information so that players who may not be familiar with the BattleTech setting can still jump in and play. Also included is a full-color inset that is designed to give players a quick feel for each major faction. | |
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==Contents== | ==Contents== | ||
| − | * A Time of War | + | *A Time of War |
| − | * Introduction | + | *Introduction |
| − | * | + | *"By the Numbers" |
| − | + | *Game Concepts | |
| − | * Game Concepts | + | :Character Abilities |
| − | + | ::Abilities | |
| − | + | ::Skills | |
| − | + | :Action Checks | |
| − | + | :Rolling the Dice | |
| − | + | :Task Resolution | |
| − | + | :Edge | |
| − | + | *Character Creation | |
| − | + | :Overview | |
| − | * Character Creation | + | :Life Path |
| − | + | :Affiliations | |
| − | + | :Stage 1: Early Childhood | |
| − | + | :Stage 2: Late Childhood | |
| − | + | :Stage 3: Higher Education | |
| − | + | :Stage 4: Real Life | |
| − | + | :Occupational Fields List | |
| − | + | :Assigning Attributes, Traits and Skills | |
| − | + | :Finishing Touches | |
| − | + | ::Age | |
| − | + | ::BattleMech/Vehicle Assignment | |
| − | + | ::Equipment | |
| − | + | :Sample Characters | |
| − | + | *Traits | |
| − | + | *Skills | |
| − | + | *Combat | |
| − | * Traits | + | *Equipment |
| − | * Skills | + | *A Brief History of the Inner Sphere |
| − | * Combat | + | *A Whistletop Tour of the Inner Sphere |
| − | * Equipment | + | *Government and Law |
| − | * A Brief History of the | + | *Society and Culture |
| − | * A Whistletop Tour of the Inner Sphere | + | *The Clans |
| − | * Government and Law | + | *War and Its Makers |
| − | * Society and Culture | + | *Running the Game |
| − | * The | + | :Role of the Gamemaster |
| − | * War and Its Makers | + | :Getting Started |
| − | + | :Non-Player Characters | |
| − | * Running the Game | + | :Rewards |
| − | + | :Character Advancement | |
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| − | == | + | ==See Also== |
| − | + | *[[MechWarrior (RPG)]] | |
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | * When [[FanPro]] reprinted this book, they did so as ''[[Classic BattleTech RPG]]'' to avoid confusion with [[MechWarrior: Dark Age]] and its successors | + | *When [[FanPro]] reprinted this book, they did so as ''[[Classic BattleTech RPG]]'' to avoid confusion with [[MechWarrior: Dark Age]] and its successors. |
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