The Space Gamer
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| The Space Gamer | |
|---|---|
| Product information | |
| Type | Magazine |
| Development | Warren Spector, Anne Jaffe, Jeff Albanse |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Steve Jackson Games Inc. |
| First published | 1975-1990 |
| Content | |
The Space Gamer (Space Gamer/Fantasy Gamer 1985–1988, 1990; SpaceGamer 1989) was a gaming magazine focusing on science fiction and fantasy products. It ran sporadically for fifteen years, with six publishers producing more than 90 issues.
Only BattleTech-related material is listed here.
Contents
- 1 #73 (March/April 1985)
- 2 #75 (July/August 1985)
- 3 Issue 77 (1987)
- 4 Issue 78 (April/May 1987)
- 5 Issue 79 (August/September 1987)
- 6 Issue 80 (October/November 1987)
- 7 Issue 82 (July/August 1988)
- 8 Issue 83 (October/November 1988)
- 9 Issue 84 (December 1988)
- 10 Issue 85 (January/February 1989)
- 11 Vol. II, No. 1 (July/August, 1989)
- 12 Vol. II, No. 2 (October/November, 1989)
- 13 Issue #88 (March/April 1990)
#73 (March/April 1985)[edit]
Scanner: New from the World of Gaming
- New & Upcoming: 1985.
- FASA planned Battledroids releases: ten plastic models at $4 each and four "book modules" of rules and scenarios.
#75 (July/August 1985)[edit]
Battledroids by Aaron Allston.
- Featured review.
Battledroids Variants by George Mac Donald. Art taken from the rulebook.
- Optional rules covering weapons, shields, heat, and movement.
Issue 77 (1987)[edit]
Cover date Jan/Feb 1987, TOC date February/March 1987.
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- New Releases from FASA include:
Issue 78 (April/May 1987)[edit]
Technical Data Readout by Dale L. Kemper. Art by John Bridges.
- FLE-15 Flea Type Light BattleMech. A 15-ton version with a medium laser, two small lasers, and two machine guns. Four variants (A–D) are described. A miniature from Ral Partha, catalog #20-805, is noted.
Infotech on BattleTech by Scott Tanner.
- An overview of BattleTech and related systems CityTech, AeroTech, and MechWarrior.
On the House: Popular House Rules for BattleTech by Stephen Fuelleman.
- House rules covering movement, combat and construction.
Issue 79 (August/September 1987)[edit]
Technical Data Readout: CST-3S Cestus Type Heavy BattleMech by Dale Kemper. Art by John Bridges.
- An ancient long-range fire support design by Technicron Manufacturing, only 5% remain in operation. Similar to a Rifleman with the movement profile of a Panther, the arms paired an AC/2 with a medium laser, with an LRM-5 in each side torso. A variant sacrifices the jump jets, some armor, and extra heat sinks to mount larger missile racks. The jump jets were not included in the stats, producing a 'Mech two tons underweight, two tons overweight with the jump jets included.
Issue 80 (October/November 1987)[edit]
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- A regular feature containing coming releases, announcements, etc. for various companies.
- MechForce is the official BattleTech fan club.
- BattleTechnology is a new magazine from Pacific Rim Publishing, publishers of The Grenadier.
Optional Smoke Rules For Battletech by Robert Isenberg.
- Smoke rounds for long- and short-range missiles.
Issue 82 (July/August 1988)[edit]
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- New Releases.
- Nova Game Designs: Locust Battle Tech Book, Rifleman Battle Tech Book.
Issue 83 (October/November 1988)[edit]
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- FASA's upcoming release schedule includes Shrapnel, Warrior: Riposte, PlasTech, The Kell Hounds, The Periphery.
New Inborn Abilities for MechWarrior by Barry Osser.
- MechWarrior character creation options, both positive and negative.
Issue 84 (December 1988)[edit]
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- New and upcoming releases from FASA include:
Issue 85 (January/February 1989)[edit]
The Mechwarrior Aliens by Barry Osser.
- Creating alien races for variety's sake. Three samples are presented, the nearest of which lives 1,400 lightyears from Earth.
Vol. II, No. 1 (July/August, 1989)[edit]
Scanner: Previews and Reviews
- New and upcoming releases from FASA include:
Vol. II, No. 2 (October/November, 1989)[edit]
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- New and upcoming releases from FASA include:
Issue #88 (March/April 1990)[edit]
Battletech, The Crescent Hawk's Inception by Tony Watson
- Review of BattleTech: The Crescent Hawks' Inception.
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- New and upcoming releases from FASA include:
- Battletech Reinforcements 2
- Battletech Technical Readout: 3050
- Battle for Twycross