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+ | | cover = [[Franz Vohwinkel]] | ||
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| publisher = [[FanPro]] | | publisher = [[FanPro]] | ||
| year = 2002 | | year = 2002 | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
− | The '''Classic BattleTech Quick Start Rules''' is a free product created by [[FanPro]] and now offered by [[CGL]] on both the CGL and [[BattleCorps]] websites, detailing how to play | + | The '''''Classic BattleTech Quick Start Rules''''' is a free product created by [[FanPro]] and now offered by [[CGL]] on both the CGL and [[BattleCorps]] websites, detailing how to play a basic game of [[Classic BattleTech]]. It provides very basic [['Mech]] record sheets (for the HER-2S ''[[Hermes II]]'', HBK-4G ''[[Hunchback]]'', CDA-2A ''[[Cicada]]'' and ENF-4R ''[[Enforcer]]''). |
==From the CBT Website== | ==From the CBT Website== | ||
− | {{quote|As a courtesy to new players we are presenting a condensed version of the rules for your enjoyment free of charge. This will allow those of you new to the game to play some simple test games to evaluate if Classic BattleTech is for you. Classic BattleTech is a game of skill and luck, and we are certain that new players will find this an excellent introduction to a very rich game and universe. | + | {{quote|''As a courtesy to new players we are presenting a condensed version of the rules for your enjoyment free of charge. This will allow those of you new to the game to play some simple test games to evaluate if [[Classic BattleTech]] is for you. Classic BattleTech is a game of skill and luck, and we are certain that new players will find this an excellent introduction to a very rich game and universe.'' |
− | Almost everything needed to play is included, the only exceptions being a couple of pencils, a pair of six-sided dice, and of course you and your imagination. | + | ''Almost everything needed to play is included, the only exceptions being a couple of pencils, a pair of six-sided dice, and of course you and your imagination.'' |
− | As always, enjoy, and thank you for supporting Classic BattleTech. }} | + | ''As always, enjoy, and thank you for supporting Classic BattleTech.''}} |
==Contents== | ==Contents== | ||
− | + | * Quick Start Rules | |
+ | * Movement | ||
+ | * Combat | ||
+ | * Weapon Attacks | ||
+ | * Damage | ||
+ | * Training Scenario | ||
+ | * Record Sheets | ||
+ | ** HER-2S ''[[Hermes II]]'' | ||
+ | ** HBK-4G ''[[Hunchback]]'' | ||
+ | ** CDA-2A ''[[Cicada]]'' | ||
+ | ** ENF-4R ''[[Enforcer]]'' | ||
+ | * Maps | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
− | *The file can be accessed at [http://www.battlecorps.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=27_35_73&products_id=1781 BattleCorp's BattleShop] or at [http://www.classicbattletech.com/index.php?action=products&mode=full&id=179 CBT's page] for the title. | + | * The file can be accessed at [http://www.battlecorps.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=27_35_73&products_id=1781 BattleCorp's BattleShop] (dead link) or at [http://www.classicbattletech.com/index.php?action=products&mode=full&id=179 CBT's page] (dead link) for the title. |
+ | * There is a 2005 reprint with the record sheets still dated 2002. | ||
+ | * A 24-page ''Classic BattleTech Quick-Start Rules'' was published in 2006, with more record sheets and the FanPro ''Total Warfare'' cover, with product code 35100A in the upper-right corner. | ||
+ | * A 31-page ''BattleTech Quick-Start Rules'' was published in 2009, with the cover used on Battledroids and the second and third edition box sets. | ||
+ | ==Foreign-Language Editions== | ||
+ | ===Spanish=== | ||
+ | A Spanish edition was published by Catalyst Game Labs in 2016 as ''[[List of BattleTech Products in Spanish#Quick List of BattleTech Products|Reglas de inicio rápido en español]]''. | ||
− | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Rulebooks]] |
+ | [[Category:Spanish Editions]] |
Latest revision as of 20:41, 20 June 2022
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Classic BattleTech Quick Start Rules | |
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Product information | |
Type | Rulebook |
Pages | 14 |
Cover Artwork | Franz Vohwinkel |
Publication information | |
Publisher | FanPro |
Product code | 35100a |
First published | 2002 |
Content | |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Classic BattleTech Quick Start Rules is a free product created by FanPro and now offered by CGL on both the CGL and BattleCorps websites, detailing how to play a basic game of Classic BattleTech. It provides very basic 'Mech record sheets (for the HER-2S Hermes II, HBK-4G Hunchback, CDA-2A Cicada and ENF-4R Enforcer).
From the CBT Website[edit]
“ | As a courtesy to new players we are presenting a condensed version of the rules for your enjoyment free of charge. This will allow those of you new to the game to play some simple test games to evaluate if Classic BattleTech is for you. Classic BattleTech is a game of skill and luck, and we are certain that new players will find this an excellent introduction to a very rich game and universe.
Almost everything needed to play is included, the only exceptions being a couple of pencils, a pair of six-sided dice, and of course you and your imagination. As always, enjoy, and thank you for supporting Classic BattleTech. |
” |
Contents[edit]
- Quick Start Rules
- Movement
- Combat
- Weapon Attacks
- Damage
- Training Scenario
- Record Sheets
- Maps
Notes[edit]
- The file can be accessed at BattleCorp's BattleShop (dead link) or at CBT's page (dead link) for the title.
- There is a 2005 reprint with the record sheets still dated 2002.
- A 24-page Classic BattleTech Quick-Start Rules was published in 2006, with more record sheets and the FanPro Total Warfare cover, with product code 35100A in the upper-right corner.
- A 31-page BattleTech Quick-Start Rules was published in 2009, with the cover used on Battledroids and the second and third edition box sets.
Foreign-Language Editions[edit]
Spanish[edit]
A Spanish edition was published by Catalyst Game Labs in 2016 as Reglas de inicio rápido en español.