PseudoTech: Arcade Operations
Not Canon The subject of this article does not contribute canonical content to the BattleTech universe, either because it is not intended to or because it is not an official product. |
PseudoTech: Arcade Operations | |
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Product information | |
Type | Sourcebook/Plotbook (April Fools) |
Development | Herb A. Beas II |
Primary writing | Herb A. Beas II Paul Sjardijn |
Pages | 47 |
Interior Artwork | Ray Arrastia David Allen Kerber |
Illustrations | Herbert A. Beas II Eldon Cowgur David Allen Kerber Benjamin Parker Marco Pennacchietti Tan Ho Sim |
Publication information | |
Publisher | Catalyst Game Labs |
Product code | E-CAT35APR25 |
First published | 1st April, 2022 |
MSRP | $2.99 |
Content | |
Era | Dark Age |
Timeline | 3087 |
Series | April Fools releases |
PseudoTech: Arcade Operations is a scenario / rule book, released as functional 2022 April Fools product.
The sourcebook is done in the style of an Solaris VII Virtual Gaming Network, which offers players alternate styles of tabletop play in a form of humorist but functional game styles based on past a tribute to video games, particularly those of the classic arcade and console variety.
It should be noted that the PDF version of this book has no index page.
Official Product Description
“ | So, you call yourself an “Elite MechWarrior,” huh? What’s your top score in Grand ’Mech Melee, huh? Your longest chain in Tankertris? Have you ever beaten the Stinger Challenge? Where’s your Legendary Duelist medal? Bet you can’t even complete a single wave of Droneroids on your first life without a Shield buff! Go back to your Maraudero Party games, you noob!
Just because there’s a war on and you’re driving fifty-five tons of high-tech armor and weaponry in a giant, walking avatar of death doesn’t mean you can’t have a little fun, does it? Of course not! PseudoTech: Arcade Operations presents ways to spice up your BattleTech games in a manner that will amuse even the grimmest and most jaded of veterans. From power-ups that can offer your ride anything from instant death to temporary invincibility, to medal-worthy challenges beyond the humdrum monotony of win-or-die missions, show the Inner Sphere what you’ve got in nearly a dozen new scenario types—all presented in bright, colorful, holographic splendor, right on your very own tabletops! Special rules provide the classic arcade flavor your battles have been missing ever since you left the academy for the front lines, with bold new battle ribbons to be earned as you build a new kind of legendary status as king of your local military entertainment center! Oh, and be sure to load up on extra tokens. The competition looks pretty fierce out there! |
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Content
- Credits
- Introduction
- How to use this Book
- Arcade Power-Ups — Page 3
- Arcade Achievements - Page 12
- Arcade Scenarios- Page 22
Scenario Type: Boss Fight
Scenario Type: Platformer
Scenario Type: Melee Kombat!
Scenario Type: Maze Game
Scenario Type: Maze Game 2 PackMech
Scenario Type: Maze Game 3 Solid Sneak!
Scenario Type: Horde Invaders!
Scenario Type: Droideroids!
Scenario Type: Gold Farm
Scenario Type: Happy Trails!
Scenario Type: BattleTechris! - Tokens (Cut Outs) - Page 43
Notes
As an April Fools product, this PDF is explicitly considered non-canonical. The book also serves as fun rules book whom's content is intended for non-serious but fun table top BattleTech game play, with theme of past video games.