Removed Story difficulty boosts and Planet difficulty variety

⭐ ⭐ (232 endorsements) 📥 8,725 downloads 📌 v1.1 📅 4/30/2018
⚪ Last updated 2018

By Buttery · Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 6/28/2018 📅 Created: 4/30/2018
⚠️ Potentially Incompatible — Recent Game Update

This mod may not work until the author updates it. Check for an update, or see the rollback guide.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #18 of 154 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

I've separated both mods simply for ease of use and if someone would like to use one without the other.

You only require one of the versions.

Removed Story Difficulty Boosts and Planet Difficulty Variety:

Locks the system difficulty throughout the campaign, and changes the base difficulties for the various planets in the system, I tried to keep things relatively simple by having planets owned by factions and not independent around 3-4 while having the independent ones vary more.

INSTALLATION:

  • []Install the BattleTech Mod Loader from here.

    []Install ModTek from here.

    []Download one of the ModTek versions of this mod. (With or without contract tweaks)

    []Extract the zip file to your BATTLETECH\Mods directory

    Removed Story Difficulty Boosts Only:

    Using the BTML loader, locks the system difficulty throughout the campaign. This version does not require modifying the milestone files and can be uninstalled.

    Additionally it fixes some of the map display and reputation issues in the original mod that couldn't be modified via the files.

    INSTALLATION:

    • []Install the BattleTech Mod Loader from here.

      []Download the BTML version of this mod.

      []Extract the dll file to your BATTLETECH\Mods directory.

      WARNING: If you have already installed the non-BTML version of this mod, you should revert any changes to the SimGameConstants file, and revert the changes to the milestone files. An optional download with the original milestone files is available here.

      Optional Settings:

      • []For a better experience, edit the SimGameConstants file inside BATTLETECH\BattleTech_Data\StreamingAssets\data\simGameConstants

        []Find the following variables and modify them as follows:

        []Increase MaxContractsPerSystem to 6-10, which will allow more contracts to spawn on planets.

      • Increase ContractRenewalPerWeek to 2, which will increase variety more often.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This gameplay mod removes the difficulty boosts granted after completing story contracts and adjusts planet difficulty to compensate. It's for players who want a more consistent challenge without story progression inflating enemy strength. With 232 endorsements and 8,725 downloads, it's a niche but appreciated tweak.

✨ Key Features

Removes difficulty boosts after completing story contracts.
Adjusts planet difficulty to accommodate the removed boosts.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-tested (232 endorsements) and downloaded over 8,700 times.
  • Directly addresses a common complaint about story-driven difficulty spikes.
  • Simple concept, likely easy to install and use.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2018 — may be outdated for current game versions.
  • Limited to a specific gameplay tweak; not for players wanting broader changes.
🎯 Is This For You?
For players who find the story difficulty boosts annoying and want a more consistent challenge. Also for those who prefer a static difficulty curve without progression spikes. Skip if you enjoy the escalating challenge or want more comprehensive gameplay overhauls.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Check if the mod is compatible with your game version before installing.
  • If you use other gameplay mods, test for conflicts by enabling one at a time.
  • Consider backing up your save files before applying mods that alter difficulty.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Battletech Mods
Author
Buttery
Version
1.1
Downloads
8,725
Endorsements
232
Category
Gameplay
Created
4/30/2018
Updated
6/28/2018

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