Guns of Kerensky - A Better Weapon Balance - MW5 Edition

⭐ ⭐ (183 endorsements) 📥 2,637 downloads 📌 v1.3 📅 1/28/2020
⚪ Last updated 2020

By MagnusEffect · Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 4/22/2020 📅 Created: 1/28/2020

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 6.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #139 of 333 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

10/1/2021 - UNDER CONSTRUCTION!

DOES NOT CURRENTLY WORK!

CLICK THE "TRACK" BUTTON ABOVE TO BE NOTIFIED OF UPDATES.

4/22/2020 POST-MOD APOCALYPSE UPDATE: WE ARE BACK!

Guns of Kerensky is finally rebuilt and working like it used to!  Thank you to all for your patience and continued support.  This should return everything back to how the mod worked for the 1. 0 release.  Just a few things I would like to add:

  • []Because I essentially had to rebuild this mod from scratch and there was a lot of data to change, there is definitely the possibility I may have made a clerical error somewhere.  However, rest assured I was VERY careful!  I also did some testing to make sure everything worked and that's why it took so long to update.  I'm hopeful that I managed to recreate this mod without any errors.  That being said, if you do find something that looks wrong, please let me know!

    []The UACs are back to working like they did with 1. 0, which is still a vast improvement over vanilla behavior, but is only a temporary measure until I can get them behaving exactly like I want them to (see Bug Reports for details).  I need to deep dive on those files to see what can be done.  In the meantime, DPS has been lowered slightly to compensate for the fact that jamming is currently disabled (again, same as it was for 1. 0).  This will suffice until a better, more permanent solution for the jamming mechanic is found.

    []This mod installation is currently still using the old method of installation (dropping the pak file directly into the pak folder) and does not use the in-game mod browser support.  I wanted to include it in ver1. 3, but I decided to prioritize getting the mod working again first.  I still need time to learn what has changed after the last major official patch before I can get the new mod support featurs playing nicely together.  More on that later.

    []A compatibility patch for Realistic Velocities is still on the horizon.  I hope to have that out soon (waiting for update from Kirby).

  • More Star League era weapons and equipment are still planned for further down the road, but I need to get everything above done first.

    (Endorsements always welcome)

    Change log can be found in the Forums tab.

    Future Plans:

    -> Incorporate more interesting Advanced Rules from the tabletop game where it is applicable (TBA).

    -> Sprinkle in some retrotech and other canon weapons appropriate for the pre-3050 era.

    -> GoK patch for Realistic Weapon Velocities mod (collaborating with author).

    -> Possible GoK patches (where

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Guns of Kerensky is a community weapon balance mod for MechWarrior 5 that smooths out vanilla stat inconsistencies and adds popular classic Battletech expanded rules features. With 183 endorsements and 2,637 downloads, it's a modestly popular choice for players seeking more consistent and lore-inspired weapon balance.

✨ Key Features

Smooths out inconsistencies in vanilla weapon stats
Incorporates popular features from classic Battletech expanded rules
Community-led weapon balance mod

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-led effort, so it's built with player input in mind
  • Decent traction with 183 endorsements and over 2.6k downloads
  • Aims to fix vanilla stat inconsistencies, which is a common pain point

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in April 2020 — may be outdated for current game versions
  • No explicit compatibility notes or dependency info provided
🎯 Is This For You?
For MechWarrior 5 players who are bothered by vanilla weapon stat quirks and want a more consistent, Battletech-inspired balance. Skip if you prefer the original balance or want a mod with active updates and detailed documentation.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Check the mod's page for any required dependencies or load order notes, since the description is incomplete.
  • If you're using other weapon balance mods, test for conflicts in the mech lab before committing to a playthrough.
  • Since the mod is from 2020, verify it works with your current MW5 version after installing.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Mechwarrior5mercenaries Mods
Author
MagnusEffect
Version
1.3
Downloads
2,637
Endorsements
183
Category
Gameplay
Created
1/28/2020
Updated
4/22/2020

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