On Sunday, June 8, the Dominion server of MekWars launched its 3rd Cycle.  This is essentially a reboot of the campaign which is often accompanied by some rules tweaks to shape the new campaign differently.  Dominion is set during the 2750 time period of the Star League.  Players can play as actual units in that era, ally with various factions, and then fight using the MegaMek client.

In order to play, or find out more, just head on over to their main website and download the client.  You only require the one program, it has everything else.  Just extract it and you are good to go!

When the Cycle begins anew is a great time to join the campaign.  Since it’s fresh again for everyone, you are all starting at the same level.  MekWars is an online Java-based program that runs a campaign for various players and controls the units you have, repairs, cost, and more.  It matches people to play against each other, and then they play using MegaMek.  Factions vie against each other, and the results of battles impact the ongoing campaign. So check it out.

MechHQ

On Saturday, April 26, a new version of MekHQ was released.  The list of new changes includes more than 180 alterations in the new version, 0.3.4, including the squashing of numerous bugs and the addition of many features.  Some of the new additions include new campaign options, clan options, and Manei Domini options.  MekHQ is a free java-based program that works with MegaMek to create campaigns that are guided by the software.  You can build a unit, recruit, take contracts, fight, and then come back and pay for repairs and such.  It’s a great way to avoid having to deal with having to GM all of those tasks yourself.  Check out the latest edition!

In anticipation of the next stable release of MegaMek, the first candidate was released to the public on March 29, 2014.  Version 37.9 will hopefully pave the way for 38.0, as bugs are quashed while other changes are implemented.  Despite the experimental nature, more than 90 changes have been implemented for this version. MegaMek is a Java based program that enables you to play BattleTech against the AI or friends, especially online.  So if you’d like to try out the first experimental release to pave the way for the upcoming stable release, you can download it here. Post any comments about the version in the official BattleTech forum thread. Get your game on!

Who Wants Some?

On Saturday, December 21, the developers of freeware java-based program MegaMek announced a new development release.  This comes on the heels of the latest Stable release two months prior.

This new release comes with a large number of changes. The changelog is quite extensive, and can be seen here.  It includes more than 160 changes, bug fixes, and new features.  Among the list include the completion of Super-Heavy Mechs, new pilot options, the addition of new starting options, fixing Anti-penetrative Ablation armor and more.

MegaMek is a great way to play the BattleTech wargame either by yourself against a ‘Bot or against other people online.  So grab the latest version and get your BattleTech fix today!