Battletech Tactical Operations *OP

This product is much like the older maximum tech or tactical handbook. basically a slew of optional rules and equipment, much of it from those books but revised. The revisions are key because the rules in those older books were often unbalances and just absurd. The rules in this book however are apparently actually play tested. Wow, what a concept! There are also fewer errors compared with older books.The book is thick with tons and tons of interesting stuff to bring new life to this game. People that love making custom mechs to fight against each other will love this book.There is one problem however and that is how it is organized. It is right at the point of being so poor that it becomes frustrating. All the new books, Total Warfare, Tech Manual and this one are the same in this regard. I have never used the index in books so often in my life. Rules for a single weapon are spread out not only across different pages in the same book but also between books. One book will tell you the construction rules while the other the game play rules. Absurd!Overall it is worth the money.

This is the 3rd book in Catalyst Game Labs core rule books for Battletech. This book is best described as Maximum Tech, 2nd Edition. It includes numerous advanced rules, artillery rules, and gathers all of those house rules previously published in Fasa products. In short, it is a fantastic resource, and almost makes me forgive Catalyst for tricking me into buying the Tech Manual.If you play Battletech, I would consider this a must have tome. Well worth the money and will provide you with special case rules for just about anything...except LAM's.

Tactical Operations is a hefty book, filled with rules for practically every conceivable battlefield condition; rain, snow, airless moons, tornadoes, even volcanic eruptions! There are also advanced rules for LOS, weapon malfunctions, and special movement modes.This is THE BOOK for adding additional levels of realism to your CBT game.Some of the new unit construction rules, such as for satellites, rail vehicles, and mobile structures, are interesting but probably won't see use in most people's games.I highly recommend Tactical Operations for every CBT fan!

A very nice manual containing optional and advanced rules on a tactical scale. You can use as many as you want, depending on the amount of difficulty wanted in your game. Nicely laid out in chapters and with an easy to use index. A wonderful appendix with charts and unit templets.

Tactical Operations gives an additional layer of complexity to Battletech games. All of these rules may be present in older supplements, but the existence of this book is a great recruitment tool for the next generation of Battletech players. Its great to have it in one well done volume

Tactical Operations expands the players experience on the battlefield by offering optional rules. The book includes rules for environmental impacts such as weather, low light, even high/low gravity. It also includes advanced rules for things like line of sight, etc (that in my opinion make a TON more sense than the standard rule). If you want to mix things up in your Battletech battles, this is a great place to start. The rules and options offered in this book really make the Battletech experience come to life.

A lot of cool rules to enhance the core game. They are broken down nicely so you can chose which rules you want to use. With this book and the core book (total warfare) you will have rules to do just about anything you can think of as far as ground combat is concerned.

Lots of info for gaming.

Great gamebook - lots and lots of rules, good thing they're optional so I can work through them slowly with my friends to see what we like!