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| − | '''''HeavyMetal''''' is a series of commercial software titles designed to complement the ''[[BattleTech]]'' boardgame. The software, developed by designer [[Rick Raisley]] and published by RCW Enterprises, assists the creation of custom units and maps for use in the game. Owing to its license, it is the only "official" software for this purpose. | + | '''''HeavyMetal''''' (usually abbreviated "HMP" after the flagship component, ''HeavyMetal Pro'') is a series of commercial software titles designed to complement the ''[[BattleTech]]'' boardgame. The software, developed by designer [[Rick Raisley]] and published by RCW Enterprises, assists the creation of custom units and maps for use in the game. Owing to its license, it is the only "official" software for this purpose. |
| + | ==History== | ||
A number of [[Record Sheets]]-type BattleTech publications by [[FanPro]] and later [[Catalyst Game Labs]], both print and [[w:PDF|PDF]], were made using HeavyMetal.<ref>according to [http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,38584.0.html this thread] on the official [[BattleTech forum]]</ref> | A number of [[Record Sheets]]-type BattleTech publications by [[FanPro]] and later [[Catalyst Game Labs]], both print and [[w:PDF|PDF]], were made using HeavyMetal.<ref>according to [http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,38584.0.html this thread] on the official [[BattleTech forum]]</ref> | ||
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| + | The HeavyMetal suite of programs could not keep up with the evolution of the game over the years, and by the early 2010s was already considered largely outdated. Also, functionally similar alternate fan projects became freely available on the internet. At the same time, however, the HMP website had a relatively large community that kept HMP relevant for some time. The website and forum only went offline in or just before November of 2023. | ||
==Titles== | ==Titles== | ||
Revision as of 03:57, 18 November 2023
HeavyMetal (usually abbreviated "HMP" after the flagship component, HeavyMetal Pro) is a series of commercial software titles designed to complement the BattleTech boardgame. The software, developed by designer Rick Raisley and published by RCW Enterprises, assists the creation of custom units and maps for use in the game. Owing to its license, it is the only "official" software for this purpose.
History
A number of Record Sheets-type BattleTech publications by FanPro and later Catalyst Game Labs, both print and PDF, were made using HeavyMetal.[1]
The HeavyMetal suite of programs could not keep up with the evolution of the game over the years, and by the early 2010s was already considered largely outdated. Also, functionally similar alternate fan projects became freely available on the internet. At the same time, however, the HMP website had a relatively large community that kept HMP relevant for some time. The website and forum only went offline in or just before November of 2023.
Titles
Commercial
- HeavyMetal Pro, an application for designing BattleMechs, the predominant unit in BattleTech.
- HeavyMetal Vee, for designing ground vehicles and naval units. Also able to create VTOL aircraft (helicopters).
- HeavyMetal Lite, for designing ProtoMechs and printing record sheets for battle armor and infantry units.
- HeavyMetal Aero, for designing spacecraft, aerospace units and conventional aircraft.
- HeavyMetal Battle Armor, for designing battle armor units.
- HeavyMetal Map, for creating printed, hex-based game maps.
An omnibus title, HeavyMetal Plus, includes Pro, Vee, Lite and Random Unit Selector.
Free
Various datafiles and program updates are also freely available for download.
References
- ↑ according to this thread on the official BattleTech forum
External links
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