I'm really interested (and few other friends) by starting playing CBT. I've read tons of topics about this mythic TT game, and I've got many questions. So, I hope someone will have the extrem generosity to explain me how proceed. Before asking questions, I want to say that I'm not going to buy the Introductory Box Set, which is a good way to start too, because the figs quality is very bad, and that's a very important point for me : I'm going to buy Iron Winds Metals and/or Ral Partha figs separately. I'll list you all that I already have :
- Total Warfare rulebook (PDF)
- TechManual (PDF)
- HeavyMetal Map
Now, here are my questions :
1. I've read that the TechManual is the "2nd core book" for BT : does it mean that Total Warfare is obsolete, or that TechManual is an "extension" (with some modifications and additions, like the new BV 2.0) ?
2. I'm first interested by the Succession Wars era MAX (Inner Sphere only), but I've seen many Technical Readout books, and I don't really sure on which I should invest. I think it's the Technical Readout 3025, but I'm not really sure ; I've seen the Technical Readout 3025 Updated, the Technical Readout 3026, and the list is exaustive...
3. What about the Record Sheets books ? Which should I buy with which Technical Readout ? It's the same problem with the Technical Readout books, they're so many... Is a PDF version avalaible ?
4. What about the Master Rules Hard Back, the Battletech Companion, the Combat Operations/Equipment and the Maximum Tech Revised books ? Are they useful for my era limit ?
5. What about the Scenario/Sourcebooks ? What are they, exactly ?
6. What about Solaris sets, maps, etc ? What does it bring to the "basic" game ?
Thanks to read me, I hope someone will illuminate my future days by helping me playing this Awesome game with all I need, my budget's not without limits, but my desire is (sic). I'm going to search answers by my own way too.
PS : sorry for my english, I try to do my best. Don't hesitate to correct me, the best way to progress.
PS² : I'm french, so if a french guy comes over here, use and abuse of french !
Edited by vking8000, 25 September 2012 - 10:58 AM.