Yet Another Mechlab

Replaces the MW5 Mechlab with an MWO-like, fully unlocked Mechlab. This allows mechs to use any equipment (eg ECM, Probes, Jumpjets), as well as swapping internal components (eg engines) as well as removing "sizing" from weapon hardpoints. Everything uses the critical slots for size, much like tabletop Battletech.

Compatible with MW5 version 1. 14. 390 / DLC8 Patch 2

Co-op compatible. Controller and Steam Deck compatible.

Mostly compatible with importing vanilla save games, including vanilla mech mods.

Load order: don't touch it. Seriously. Unless specifically stated otherwise, leave it as it is. Even then, you still likely don't need to touch it. If in doubt, ask on the discord. A lot of the "conflicts" are intentional.

YAML Discord:

https://discord.gg/YetAnotherMW5Server

In case of issues regarding Discord / moderation / bans, you can DM the following moderators (on Discord):

greisyn, phfor, Kev_Ish, Gilgamexican, daemon_d6

Mech variant list:

https://github.com/mw5mercs-modding/SpecialVariants/blob/master/docs/yaml-variants.md

Other features:

Additional mech variants.

Quirk system inspired by MWO.

Weapon tier upgrading system.

Additional vision modes, including an alternative night vision, and thermals.

Expanded salvage system: alters salvage rates to reward precision kills (kill the meat, save the metal!), as well as introducing a partial mech salvage system (inspired by the HBS Battletech game).

Leopard upgrade system: an optional system inspired by the Argo upgrades from the HBS Battletech game.

TTRulezAI support: allows you to set custom AI roles from TTrulezAI mod for your mechs. Does nothing without this mod.

To fully utilize Yet Another Mechlab's configurability, download Mod Options from Bobbert:

https://www.nexusmods.com/mechwarrior5mercenaries/mods/537 - many, many, MANY configurable parameters to customise the game your liking (too many to list here, read the tooltips on them).

Save game specific options can be accessed from the "YAML Game Settings" on the 'pause'/'escape' menu

Debug console: for when things go wrong, or you need to test things.

Expanded salvage system:

If a destroyed mech does not roll up to be salvaged at the mission end screen, they can drop partial mech salvage pieces.

v1 system: Generic pieces per mech chassis (not variant specific). To assemble a random mech (non-hero, non-unique, intro date allowing) from this salvage, you need 1 piece per 5 tons of the mechs max tonnage (eg a Locust needs 4 pieces, and an Atlas 20). Mechs added by mods require the creators to create salvage items to support this system. Uses inventory items (can be sold via the "all misc" tab in the market) and as such contribute towards game engine inventory limi