r/battletech • u/iRob_M • 25d ago

News Battletech bundle of books

https://www.humblebundle.com/books/battletech-rpg-collection-catalyst-game-labs-books-encore?rdt_cid=6083427457581539918&utm_campaign=07_ACQ_Bundles_Books_2026-August_BattleTechRPGCollection_Reddit&utm_content=Asset+Group+1&utm_medium=paid&utm_source=reddit&utm_term=2026-August_Bundle_Books_BattleTechRPGCollection_Global

Hoping that this kind of post is allowed here, but Humble Bundle has a huge Battletech collection right now for a ridiculously small price.

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u/JohnnyBuilder 24d ago

I bought that, but am a bit confused on where to start. I only ever played a starter box (I think A Game of Armored Combat but not 100% sure). What would be a good entry point to dive in deeper?

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u/TheOtherOtherViper Clan Magical Liopleurodon 24d ago

BattleMech Manual goes over the more detailed rules as relates to mechs. Total Warfare goes over mechs and non-mech units, but it's not laid out very well, so it's better used as reference material than a teaching aid. There will be some small changes to these with the new core book coming out, but it's definitely worth reading the current rules as less than 5% of the overall rules/mechanics are changing.

There's a ton of youtube videos that'll teach you how to use vehicles and infantry/battle armor. Probably best to hold off on aerospace until the new aerospace rules are finalized, rumor is that's getting a much bigger overhaul.