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Line 1: − {{Rules}} + {{InfoBoxBook − {{InfoBoxProduct+ | image = MW3rdEd.jpg − | image = MechWarrior 3rd Ed cover.jpg + | name = MechWarrior <br /> (Third Edition) − | name = MechWarrior (Third Edition)<br />Cover of original FASA edition + | product development = [[Bryan Nystul]] <br /> [[Randall N. Bills]] − | type = Rulebook+ | primary writing = [[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]] − | development = [[Bryan Nystul]] <br /> [[Randall N. Bills]] + | cover = − | 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]] + | illustrations = [[Tom Baxa]] <br /> [[Joel Biske]] <br /> [[John Bridegroom]] <br /> [[Doug Chaffee]] <br /> [[Les Dorschied]] <br /> [[Mark Gabbana]] <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]] − | pages = 224+ | type = Rule Book − | cover = [[Doug Anderson]] − | 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]] | publisher = [[FASA]] | publisher = [[FASA]] − | productioncode = 1715 | year = 1999 | year = 1999 − | ISBN10 = 1555603866 + | pages = 224 − | ISBN13 = 978-1555603861 + | production code = [http://classicbattletech.com/index.php?action=products&mode=full&id=10 1715] − | MSRP = $25.00+ | ISBN = 1555603866 − | era = [[Civil War Era]] − | timeline = [[3062]] − | series = [[MechWarrior (RPG)|BattleTech Role-Playing Games]] − | precededby = [[MechWarrior, Second Edition]] − | followedby = [[Classic BattleTech RPG]] }} }} + ==Description== ==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. + '''''MechWarrior, Third Edition''''' is the latest [[MechWarrior (RPG)|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. − − 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== ==From the back cover== − {{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.'' + {{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. As a character from the [[Inner Sphere]], the [[Clans]] or the [[Periphery]], you will decide the ultimate fate of the galaxy.'' ''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.''}} ''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.''}} Line 39:
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Line 72: ==Covers== ==Covers== <gallery> <gallery> − MechWarrior 3rd Ed cover.jpg|Original [[FASA]] cover + Image:MechWarrior, 3rd Edition.jpg|Original [[FASA]] cover. − MechWarrior 3rd Ed cover LE.jpg|Limited Edition cover+ Image:MW3rdEd.jpg|[[FanPro]] reprint cover. − MechWarrior 3rd Ed cover alt.jpg|Early promotional cover (origin unknown) </gallery> </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]] + [[Category:Rule Books]]
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| − | | name = MechWarrior (Third Edition) | + | | product development = [[Bryan Nystul]] <br /> [[Randall N. Bills]] |
| − | + | | primary writing = [[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]] | |
| − | | development = [[Bryan Nystul]] <br /> [[Randall N. Bills]] | + | | cover = |
| − | | | + | | illustrations = [[Tom Baxa]] <br /> [[Joel Biske]] <br /> [[John Bridegroom]] <br /> [[Doug Chaffee]] <br /> [[Les Dorschied]] <br /> [[Mark Gabbana]] <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]] |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
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==From the back cover== | ==From the back cover== | ||
| − | {{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, | + | {{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. As a character from the [[Inner Sphere]], the [[Clans]] or the [[Periphery]], you will decide the ultimate fate of the galaxy.'' |
''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.''}} | ''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.''}} | ||
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* Game Concepts | * Game Concepts | ||
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==Covers== | ==Covers== | ||
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| − | MechWarrior 3rd | + | Image:MechWarrior, 3rd Edition.jpg|Original [[FASA]] cover. |
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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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