Difference between revisions of "Map Set 2"
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m (Cleaned up language. Removed mention of updated graphics and layout as I'm not actually sure about this one - later reprints of the maps under the "Classic BattleTech" brand have updated graphics and additional hex information.) |
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| − | '' Map Set #2'' was first published in 1988 with four cardboard [[Mapsheet|maps]], a map of the Inner Sphere and four plastic paper clips. It was republished in 1989 with six cardboard maps as a shared product with FASA's Renegade Legion game. The map set was again republished in 1991, 1993 and 1995 with eight paper maps | + | '' Map Set #2'' was first published in 1988 with four cardboard [[Mapsheet|maps]], a map of the Inner Sphere and four plastic paper clips. It was republished in 1989 with six cardboard maps as a shared product with FASA's Renegade Legion game. The map set was again republished in 1991, 1993 and 1995 with eight paper maps. A German-language edition was published in 1990 as ''GeoTech'' and in 1993 with additional maps as ''GeoTech I''. A Finnish-language edition with six maps was published in 1992 as ''Karttasetti 1''. |
== Contents == | == Contents == | ||
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** Desert Hills | ** Desert Hills | ||
** Mountain Lake | ** Mountain Lake | ||
| − | * A paper map of the Inner Sphere (not included | + | * A paper map of the Inner Sphere (not included in the 1989 reprinting and onwards) |
| − | * Four plastic paper clips (not included | + | * Four plastic paper clips (not included in the 1989 reprinting and onwards) |
* The 1989 reprinting included two additional cardboard maps: | * The 1989 reprinting included two additional cardboard maps: | ||
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** CityTech | ** CityTech | ||
| − | * Later reprintings were printed | + | * Later reprintings were printed on paper and added two more maps: |
** River Valley | ** River Valley | ||
** Lake Area | ** Lake Area | ||
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===German=== | ===German=== | ||
| − | A German version was published twice, first in 1990 under the name ''GeoTech''. This printing of the map set included the four original maps, four plastic paper clips and a rulebook containing excerpts from the [[BattleTech Manual]] rulebook. The expanded 1993 version of Map Set 2 was released as ''GeoTech I''. | + | A German version was published twice, first in 1990 under the name ''GeoTech''. This printing of the map set included the four original maps, four plastic paper clips and a rulebook containing excerpts from the [[BattleTech Manual]] rulebook. The expanded 1993 version of Map Set 2 with four additional maps was released as ''GeoTech I''. |
===Finnish=== | ===Finnish=== | ||
Revision as of 08:19, 25 December 2023
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| Map Set #2 | |
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| Product information | |
| Type | Map Set |
| Pages | 8 |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | FASA |
| Product code | FASA1618 |
| First published | 1988 |
| Content | |
| Series | Map Pack |
| Preceded by | Map Set #1 |
| Followed by | Map Set #3 |
Map Set #2 was first published in 1988 with four cardboard maps, a map of the Inner Sphere and four plastic paper clips. It was republished in 1989 with six cardboard maps as a shared product with FASA's Renegade Legion game. The map set was again republished in 1991, 1993 and 1995 with eight paper maps. A German-language edition was published in 1990 as GeoTech and in 1993 with additional maps as GeoTech I. A Finnish-language edition with six maps was published in 1992 as Karttasetti 1.
Contents
- The original 1988 printing included four 17" x 22" cardboard maps with blank hex maps on the other side:
- Scattered Woods
- City Ruins
- Desert Hills
- Mountain Lake
- A paper map of the Inner Sphere (not included in the 1989 reprinting and onwards)
- Four plastic paper clips (not included in the 1989 reprinting and onwards)
- The 1989 reprinting included two additional cardboard maps:
- BattleTech
- CityTech
- Later reprintings were printed on paper and added two more maps:
- River Valley
- Lake Area
Foreign-Language Editions
German
A German version was published twice, first in 1990 under the name GeoTech. This printing of the map set included the four original maps, four plastic paper clips and a rulebook containing excerpts from the BattleTech Manual rulebook. The expanded 1993 version of Map Set 2 with four additional maps was released as GeoTech I.
Finnish
A Finnish version was published in 1992 by PRO-Games as Karttasetti 1 ("Map Set 1") with the product code PRO-501. It included the six cardboard maps of the 1989 reprinting as well as six plastic paper clips. The cover has artwork unique only to this release plus Finnish translations of the map names and mentions that all maps are of a large size and printed in four colors in the USA. This release of the map set cost 90 Finnish mark at the time of its release.
Gallery
- Mapset2maps.jpg
The four original maps from the 1988 release
Mountain Lake
River Valley
Lake Area
BattleTech
CityTech
City Ruins
Desert Hills
Scattered Woods
1989 Edition Cover
1993 Edition Cover
1992 Finnish edition cover
- Karttasetti1.jpg
1992 Finnish edition contents
