{"slug":"battletech","title":"Battletech","url":"https://www.ttrpg-games.com/item/battletech","agentUrl":"https://www.ttrpg-games.com/api/games/battletech.json","summary":{"blurb":"BattleTech RPG (also known as MechWarrior: A Time of War) plunges players into the far-future universe of the 31st century, a time of endless battles across interstellar empires. The RPG focuses on MechWarriors who pilot massive BattleMechs in wars that span galaxies. It combines intricate mechanical customization with deep tactical gameplay, offering both personal and military-scale conflicts.","atAGlance":"Military • Needs GM • 5/5 complexity • Medium prep","whyItFits":"A strong fit for groups that want tables that enjoy tuning characters and expressing concepts mechanically, with character Customization helping define the experience."},"constraints":{"playerRange":"3-5 players + GM","sessionRange":"120-240 minutes","setupMinutes":null,"characterCreationMinutes":null,"prepLevel":"Medium","priceModel":null},"fit":{"beginnerFriendly":0,"newGmFriendly":2,"oneShotFriendly":0,"campaignFriendly":0,"soloFriendly":0,"improvBurden":null,"structureLevel":null,"contentIntensity":null},"scores":[{"key":"complexity","label":"Complexity","value":5},{"key":"new_gm","label":"New GM Fit","value":2},{"key":"roleplay","label":"Roleplay Focus","value":3},{"key":"combat","label":"Combat Focus","value":3},{"key":"tactical","label":"Tactical Depth","value":5},{"key":"campaign","label":"Campaign Depth","value":4}],"availability":{"quickstartAvailable":null,"pdfAvailable":null,"physicalBookAvailable":null,"vttReady":null},"recommendations":{"bestFor":["Tables that enjoy tuning characters and expressing concepts mechanically","Groups that want scarcity, logistics, or survival pressure to matter","Long-form campaigns with room for the table to build momentum"],"avoidIf":["You want a very light rules load","You dislike tactical combat or heavier encounter procedure","You mainly want short standalone sessions with minimal carryover"]},"facets":{"genres":["Military","Science Fiction"],"systems":[],"mechanics":["Character Customization","Resource Management","Tactical Combat"],"themes":["Political"],"decisionTags":[]},"links":{"websiteUrl":"https://bg.battletech.com/books/getting-started-as-a-roleplaying-game/","reviewsUrl":"https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/2216/Catalyst-Game-Labs/category/4541/Battletech?affiliate_id=1659151"}}