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| − | | type = | + | | type = Map Supplement |
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| development = [[Randall N. Bills]] | | development = [[Randall N. Bills]] | ||
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| publisher = [[Catalyst Game Labs]] | | publisher = [[Catalyst Game Labs]] | ||
| − | | productioncode = 35142 | + | | productioncode = [https://web.archive.org/web/20131022140015/http://www.battlecorps.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=3023 35142] |
| year = 2012 | | year = 2012 | ||
| ISBN10 = | | ISBN10 = | ||
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| − | | MSRP = 24.99 | + | | MSRP = $24.99 |
| content = *double-sided cardboard playing map | | content = *double-sided cardboard playing map | ||
*Punch-out terrain tiles | *Punch-out terrain tiles | ||
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| scrollable timeline = [[Start date::]][[End date::]] | | scrollable timeline = [[Start date::]][[End date::]] | ||
| − | | series = HexPacks | + | | series = [[Mapsheet#HexPacks|HexPacks]] |
| precededby = [[HexPack: Cities and Roads]] | | precededby = [[HexPack: Cities and Roads]] | ||
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| − | '' '''HexPack: Mountains And Canyons''' '' was published by [[Catalyst Game Labs]] in 2012 as the third in a series of HexPack supplements for the [[ | + | '' '''HexPack: Mountains And Canyons''' '' was published by [[Catalyst Game Labs]] in 2012 as the third in a series of HexPack supplements for the [[25th Anniversary Introductory Box Set]]. The introductory box set would have been the product to introduce new gaming [[mapsheet]]s printed on thick cardboard, but as its release was delayed these mapsheets actually premiered with the first [[HexPack: Lakes and Rivers|HexPack]]. |
==From the back cover== | ==From the back cover== | ||
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==Contents== | ==Contents== | ||
| − | + | * One 18" x 22" full-color gameboard-quality mapsheet, with a different map printed on either side. | |
| − | + | * Four punch-out-and-ready-to-play gameboard-quality HexTile sheets. | |
| + | * Sixteen page booklet. | ||
| + | * Every Pre-Order was to receive a free "lava" promotional Hex-Tile (while supplies last). | ||
| − | ''HexPack: Mountains and Canyons'' contains a double-sided thick cardboard mapsheet with the ''Large Mountain #1'' and ''Deep Canyon #1'' maps, plus a sheet of punch-out tiles with terrain features to modify the map layout. The enclosed 16-page booklet provides additional rules (expanding on those found in the introductory box set) and two scenarios with accompanying fiction set during the [[Clan Invasion]], plus an extra track set in [[3073]] for the ''[[Starterbook: Wolf | + | <gallery> |
| + | File:Pic1787216 lg.jpg|Large Mountain #1 | ||
| + | File:MapDeepCanyon1.jpg|Deep Canyon #1 | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
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| + | ''HexPack: Mountains and Canyons'' contains a double-sided thick cardboard mapsheet with the ''Large Mountain #1'' and ''Deep Canyon #1'' maps, plus a sheet of punch-out tiles with terrain features to modify the map layout. The enclosed 16-page booklet provides additional rules (expanding on those found in the introductory box set) and two scenarios with accompanying fiction set during the [[Clan Invasion]], plus an extra track set in [[3073]] for the ''[[Starterbook: Wolf and Blake]]'' scenario pack. | ||
==Scenarios== | ==Scenarios== | ||
===Defend the Prince!=== | ===Defend the Prince!=== | ||
On 13 April [[3050]], eight [[Federated Commonwealth]] [['Mech]]s of the [[12th Donegal Guards]] face off against [[1st Falcon Striker (Clan Jade Falcon)|1st Falcon Striker]] attackers in the canyons of [[Trell I]]. | On 13 April [[3050]], eight [[Federated Commonwealth]] [['Mech]]s of the [[12th Donegal Guards]] face off against [[1st Falcon Striker (Clan Jade Falcon)|1st Falcon Striker]] attackers in the canyons of [[Trell I]]. | ||
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===Hard as Ice=== | ===Hard as Ice=== | ||
| − | On 7 May [[3052]], elements of [[ComStar]]'s [[299th Division (ComStar)|299th Division]] engage [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] during the [[Battle of Tukayyid]]. | + | On 7 May [[3052]], elements of [[ComStar]]'s [[299th Division (ComStar)|299th Division]] engage [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] during the [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Battle of Tukayyid]]. |
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===Mission Track=== | ===Mission Track=== | ||
| − | An additional scenario for the campaign system in ''Starterbook: Wolf & Blake'', this track depicts a unit of the [[1st Ceti Hussars]] defending against an elimination force of the [[Word of Blake]]'s [[Opacus Venatori]], in May [[ | + | An additional scenario for the campaign system in ''Starterbook: Wolf & Blake'', this track depicts a unit of the [[1st Ceti Hussars]] defending against an elimination force of the [[Word of Blake]]'s [[Opacus Venatori]], in May [[3073]]. |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category: Game Aids]] |
| + | [[Category:Map Products]] | ||
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| HexPack: Mountains and Canyons | |
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| Product information | |
| Type | Map Supplement |
| Development | Randall N. Bills |
| Primary writing | Randall N. Bills Ben Rome Björn Schmidt |
| Pages | 16 (booklet) |
| Cover Artwork | (uncredited) |
| Interior Artwork | various |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Catalyst Game Labs |
| Product code | 35142 |
| First published | 2012 |
| MSRP | $24.99 |
| Content | |
| Content | *double-sided cardboard playing map
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| Series | HexPacks |
| Preceded by | HexPack: Cities and Roads |
HexPack: Mountains And Canyons was published by Catalyst Game Labs in 2012 as the third in a series of HexPack supplements for the 25th Anniversary Introductory Box Set. The introductory box set would have been the product to introduce new gaming mapsheets printed on thick cardboard, but as its release was delayed these mapsheets actually premiered with the first HexPack.
Contents
From the back cover[edit]
| “ | You've defeated your opponent across all the terrain that the BattleTech Box Set has to offer and now you want more worlds to conquer. Grab your dice and start rolling, because this product is for you!
HexPack: Mountains and Canyons is a flexible map system aid for the BattleTech board game. Designed for use in conjunction with other preprinted mapsheets (such as those from the Introductory Box Set), the system's flexibility allows for easy modifications to existing mapsheets, increasing the enjoyment of a given scenario as players quickly change the terrain to bring new excitement to each game they play! A booklet contains two ready-to-play scenarios, which include expanded play options. The BattleTech Introductory Box Set is suggested for use with HexPack: Mountains And Canyons. |
” |
Contents[edit]
- One 18" x 22" full-color gameboard-quality mapsheet, with a different map printed on either side.
- Four punch-out-and-ready-to-play gameboard-quality HexTile sheets.
- Sixteen page booklet.
- Every Pre-Order was to receive a free "lava" promotional Hex-Tile (while supplies last).
Large Mountain #1
Deep Canyon #1
HexPack: Mountains and Canyons contains a double-sided thick cardboard mapsheet with the Large Mountain #1 and Deep Canyon #1 maps, plus a sheet of punch-out tiles with terrain features to modify the map layout. The enclosed 16-page booklet provides additional rules (expanding on those found in the introductory box set) and two scenarios with accompanying fiction set during the Clan Invasion, plus an extra track set in 3073 for the Starterbook: Wolf and Blake scenario pack.
Scenarios[edit]
Defend the Prince![edit]
On 13 April 3050, eight Federated Commonwealth 'Mechs of the 12th Donegal Guards face off against 1st Falcon Striker attackers in the canyons of Trell I.
Hard as Ice[edit]
On 7 May 3052, elements of ComStar's 299th Division engage Clan Smoke Jaguar during the Battle of Tukayyid.
Mission Track[edit]
An additional scenario for the campaign system in Starterbook: Wolf & Blake, this track depicts a unit of the 1st Ceti Hussars defending against an elimination force of the Word of Blake's Opacus Venatori, in May 3073.