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| − | MegaMek is a freeware adaptation of the | + | {{NotCanon}} |
| − | It follows | + | '''MegaMek''' is a freeware adaptation of the BattleTech rules that allows online and bot battles. It follows the rules from Total Warfare very closely and currently is adding the rules from ''[[Tactical Operations]]'' and ''[[Strategic Operations]]''. |
| − | The game is | + | The game is Java-based, so works on all operating systems that support the [https://adoptium.net Adoptium] Java platform. |
| − | + | Players can create their own units with [[MegaMekLab]]. Maps can be created with an included editor. Scenarios can be created via text editor, or full single-player campaign is available using [[MekHQ]] and the [https://github.com/MegaMek/mekhq/tree/master/MekHQ/docs/AtB%20Stuff Against the Bot rules]. | |
| − | + | MegaMek supports most common unit types, from infantry, BattleMechs, and vehicles, to aerospace fighters, DropShips, and WarShips. Ground battles as well as space battles can be played. The programs can be played via Network or Hot seat. The program includes a Bot opponent for single-player. | |
| − | + | MegaMek is an open source project hosted on GitHub as of 2016. People who are interested in contributing to the MegaMek project are encouraged to visit the project website on [https://github.com/MegaMek GitHub] or the [https://discord.gg/XM54YH9396 Discord Server]. | |
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| − | === External Resources | + | Additionally, this also supports online campaigns via [[MekWars]].<ref>[https://www.mekwars.org/ Mekwars.org - Classic BattleTech Campaign & Server]</ref> |
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| − | * [http://www.mekwars.org/ | + | ==Also Associated with== |
| + | * [[MegaMekLab]] | ||
| + | * [[MekHQ]] | ||
| + | * ''[[MekWars]]'' | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
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| + | ==External Resources== | ||
| + | *[https://megamek.org/ MegaMek Home Page] | ||
| + | *[https://github.com/MegaMek Project Repos on GitHub] | ||
| + | *[http://www.mekwars.org/ MegaMekNET Campaign] | ||
| + | *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4E7uri-yg1A YouTube Let's Play showing the basics of the game] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Unofficial Video Games]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:16, 12 October 2023
 | 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. |
MegaMek is a freeware adaptation of the BattleTech rules that allows online and bot battles. It follows the rules from Total Warfare very closely and currently is adding the rules from Tactical Operations and Strategic Operations.
The game is Java-based, so works on all operating systems that support the Adoptium Java platform.
Players can create their own units with MegaMekLab. Maps can be created with an included editor. Scenarios can be created via text editor, or full single-player campaign is available using MekHQ and the Against the Bot rules.
MegaMek supports most common unit types, from infantry, BattleMechs, and vehicles, to aerospace fighters, DropShips, and WarShips. Ground battles as well as space battles can be played. The programs can be played via Network or Hot seat. The program includes a Bot opponent for single-player.
MegaMek is an open source project hosted on GitHub as of 2016. People who are interested in contributing to the MegaMek project are encouraged to visit the project website on GitHub or the Discord Server.
Additionally, this also supports online campaigns via MekWars.[1]