MegaMek project is an unofficial, online version of the Classic BattleTech board game.
Currently, nearly all level 1 BattleTech rules and technology are working. Work is progressing on level 2 rules and technology, and most of those are functional at this point. Even some level 3 rules have been added.
MegaMek is open source, free software. It is licenced under the GPL.
Here are some key features of "MegaMek":
· Network or hotseat play for 2 or more players
· A cunning AI opponent for offline play
· All level 1 (3025) tech
· Most level 2 (2750, 3050+) tech
· Compatible with all 3025 mechs and many from later eras
· Most level 1 rules implemented
· Many level 2 rules implemented, including vehicles, infantry and fire
· Map board selection and editing
· Map boards based off official map packs included
· Mech selection and support for some mech editors
· Most official mech designs included
· Color graphics
· Lasers
What's New in This Release:
· Bug: bot died when only unarmed targets available
· Bug: occasional exceptions observing bot v bot games
· Tweak build.xml to ask for version number when packaging a new release.
· Bug 1588924: Cannot Open Custom BA Panel with Java 1.4
· Bug 1582609: Cannot load MUL that includes the TMP-3M2 "Storm Tempest"
· Bug 1585497: Check for partial cover when hitting with infernos
· Bug 1598976: 'Mech with Torso-Mounted Cockpit destroyed by head blown off critical.
· Bug 1591093: no units to move error when swarming infantry knocked off in accidental fall
· Body-mounted C3 Masters in Tanks should fire their TAG into the front arc,
· per the Ask the PM Forum.
· Bug 954406: Charge declaration and stacking
· Bug: Megamek required "Helvetica" font
· Bug: NPE in stop swarm attack if the swarmed unit was destroyed earlier in the phase
· Bug 1613504: Unloading BA from prone mech didn't work
· Bug 1610653: Flying BA can be thrashed
· Bug 1598816: Description of Game Option "Friendly Fire"
· Bug 1623985: Swarm LRM attacks source
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What's New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]
· Added View Game Board button to Map Selection Dialogue
· Added legal unit type flags to chemical lasers
· Unofficial Weapon Tech: Gatling ACs
· Switch Gamelog.txt to Gamelog.html. Format output to HTML.
· Bugfixes
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