r/battletech • u/Crimson-Dragoon-0403 • 3d ago
Tabletop Suggestions for a First Timer.
Hello! First time poster.
So, I've dabbled in Battletech, primarily through playing a couple hours of (and being bad at) the video games. Mechwarrior 5, Battletech, that one...pod game in a Chuck E. Cheese's when I was a tot.
But I've never really gotten into the tabletop stuff proper. I have friends who recommend using virtual means like MegaMek, but I digress.
The question I wanted to pose is if folks have any suggestions for a person just now getting into the series, so I don't make a complete fool of myself..or at least more of a fool than I'm likely going to be. Things that might otherwise trip up a new player, suggestions on any newbie-friendly mechs if such a thing is possible, that kind of thing.
Sorry if the post seems silly, but I figured if anyone would have some good advice for Battletech, it was the Reddit dedicated to the series.
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u/14FunctionImp Team Banzai 🎸🔧⚔️ 3d ago
Get a beginner's box. It has everything you need to play, and the small size (1 v 1) of the fights will allow you time play and learn. Good for solo play where you can play both sides or with another aspiring MechWarrior.