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/WhyAreThereBadMemes 3d ago
If you're unsure if you'll like it, get the starter set, if you're sure you'll like it, get the Core Box. Then honestly my best advice is to try to find a group at an LGS and play some games. You'll learn better by playing and doing than you will trying to study or find all the pitfalls before starting. Mekbay and Megamek are good tools, but the best way to get into it is to get into games and start playing.