NoCampaign

NoCampaign

This mod works with the 1. 1beta released on 6/18.

Installation

Install BTML and ModTek if you do not have these yet. Extract the "NoCampaign" folder from the rar to "BATTLETECH\Mods\".

General Details

The following json files are changed:

• []milestones/milestone_000_cinematic_prologue.json        initialize variables

  []milestones/milestone_001_characterCreation.json          skip the tutorial

  []milestones/milestone_003_title_coronation_palace         skip the first mission and identify the mod

  []milestones/milestone_114_sim_leopard_start.json          unlock the map and tweak the starting Argo inventory

  []shops/shopdef_Components_base_0.json                          add double heat sinks to every shop

  []simGameConstants/simGameConstants.json                   10 contracts available per system, Friendly reputation with everyone

  Configuration

  You may wish to make the following changes:

  • []Delete shops/shopdef_Components_base_0.json if you do not want the ability to buy expensive double heat sinks.  I added them in because it enables some marginal mech builds and is a money sink.

    []Review and change the starting gear in milestones/milestone_114_sim_leopard_start.json  .   You now have enough jump jets and heat sinks to modify your starting mechs without having to buy them.

    Game Play Notes

    During the first few months you will need to balance your spending between:

    • []upgrading the Argo

      []buying those sweet sweet double heat sinks

      []paying the bills

    Do not assume that 10 missions will always be available when you jump into a new system, as you may not have sufficient reputation.   Be sure to always have enough cash on hand to pay the next month's payroll!  (With version 1. 1, your Friendly reputation should allow you to run some missions.)

    Additional Recommended Mods

    And by "recommended", I mean "this is how I debugged things."

    • []RandomCampaignStart         begin with random mechs and mechwarriors

      My other mod:

      • []DangerBoats                             start with dangerous single-purpose 'Mech variants focused on MLs, LRMs, SRMs, JJ mobility, and nigh-invulnerable armor

        The following mods are UI tweaks which do not impact gameplay

        []BetterSorting                             sort the inventory in the shop to put things you want to buy at top

        [*]ContractSort