CBT Deadlier Anti-Personnel Weapons

⭐ — (7 endorsements) 📥 150 downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 5/2/2018
⚪ Last updated 2018

By GenTask · Weapons

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 5/7/2018 📅 Created: 5/2/2018

🔍 Analysis

  • 🏆 #15 of 16 Weapons mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Changes Overview:

Flamers - All Flamers now generate heat equal to that of a Medium Laser, do slightly less damage than a Small Laser, and have infinite ammo (except for the Olympus Flamer). Since it seems impossible at the moment to include a switch for the Flamer to do damage or heat damage, the heat damage remains the same as the value HBS has set except for upgraded weapons.

Machine Guns - Now only do damage to ONE location (once) and do the same damage as the HBS Stock GM Autocannon/2.

Stock Skylight Flamer:  15 Damage, 10 Heat Generated, 10 Heat on Target

Hotshot Flamer:  20 Damage, 10 Heat Generated, 10 Heat on Target

Olympus Flamer:  15 Damage, 10 Heat Generated, 15 Heat on Target, 10 Starting Ammo Capacity

Explanation:  All Flamers now generate Heat when fired (same as Stock Medium Laser) and do slightly less damage than a Stock Small Laser, except for the Hotshot (which does the same damage as the Small Laser but runs hotter).

Stock Sperry Browning Machine Gun:  25 Damage, 1 Shots When Fired

MG Description:

"Machine Guns deal moderate damage equal to that of the long range AC/2, but have severely limited range, and depend upon volatile ammunition stores. However, they have a greatly increased chance to cause Criticals when they impact a target that has been stripped of its armor and do not suffer from recoil effects from continuous fire."

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

A compact weapon balance mod for HBS BattleTech that adjusts the Flamer and Machine Gun to align with CBT tabletop values and other in-game weapons. With 7 endorsements and last updated in 2018, it's a niche tweak for players seeking closer tabletop parity.

✨ Key Features

Adjusts Flamer and Machine Gun stats to be more in line with CBT values.
Scales weapon values to match other HBS BattleTech weapons.
Targets anti-personnel weapons specifically.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Niche balance tweak for tabletop purists (7 endorsements).
  • Focuses on two underused weapons, giving them a purpose.
  • Simple concept—no bloat, just stat changes.

⚠️ Cons

  • Tiny userbase (7 endorsements) means limited community testing.
  • Last updated in 2018—likely outdated for current game patches.
  • No detailed changelog or install instructions provided.
🎯 Is This For You?
For BattleTech players who want the Flamer and Machine Gun to feel closer to their tabletop counterparts. Skip if you're happy with the vanilla weapon balance or want more comprehensive overhauls.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since it's a simple mod, manually place files in the Mods folder—no mod manager needed.
  • Check if the mod is compatible with your current game version; 2018 updates may conflict with newer patches.
  • Test the Flamer and Machine Gun in skirmish mode to see the changes before starting a campaign.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Battletech Mods
Author
GenTask
Version
1.0
Downloads
150
Endorsements
7
Category
Weapons
Created
5/2/2018
Updated
5/7/2018

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