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[[Image:HeavyMetal logo.png|right|250px|The HeavyMetal logo.]] | [[Image:HeavyMetal logo.png|right|250px|The HeavyMetal logo.]] | ||
| − | '''''HeavyMetal''''' is a series of commercial software titles designed to complement ''[[ | + | '''''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. |
| + | 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> | ||
==Titles== | ==Titles== | ||
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* ''[[HeavyMetal Pro]]'', an application for designing [[BattleMech]]s, the predominant unit in ''BattleTech''. | * ''[[HeavyMetal Pro]]'', an application for designing [[BattleMech]]s, the predominant unit in ''BattleTech''. | ||
* ''[[HeavyMetal Vee]]'', for designing ground vehicles and naval units. Also able to create VTOL aircraft (helicopters). | * ''[[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 | + | * ''[[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 Aero]]'', for designing spacecraft, aerospace units and conventional aircraft. | ||
| − | * ''[[HeavyMetal Battle Armor]]'', for designing | + | * ''[[HeavyMetal Battle Armor]]'', for designing battle armor units. |
* ''[[HeavyMetal Map]]'', for creating printed, hex-based game maps. | * ''[[HeavyMetal Map]]'', for creating printed, hex-based game maps. | ||
| − | An omnibus title, ''HeavyMetal Plus'', includes ''Pro'', ''Vee'', ''Lite'' and ''Random Unit Selector''. | + | An omnibus title, ''[[HeavyMetal Plus]]'', includes ''Pro'', ''Vee'', ''Lite'' and ''Random Unit Selector''. |
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===Free=== | ===Free=== | ||
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Various datafiles and program updates are also freely available for download. | Various datafiles and program updates are also freely available for download. | ||
| + | ==References== | ||
| + | <references /> | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [http://www.heavymetalpro.com/ HeavyMetal Software] | * [http://www.heavymetalpro.com/ HeavyMetal Software] | ||
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| − | + | [[Category:Battletech Design Software]] | |
Revision as of 19:08, 1 April 2022
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.
A number of Record Sheets-type BattleTech publications by FanPro and later Catalyst Game Labs, both print and PDF, were made using HeavyMetal.[1]
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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