A question about Mods and Roguetech

[yalondade]

I have done three or four playthroughs on increasing difficulty levels, and I find myself wanting more.

The idea, however, of having to swap engines and chassis parts and micro manage armor steel types doesn't sound fun at all.

Somebody told me that if you load the Roguetech mod pack, you end up being able to either buy or salvage a ship. Somebody else said that RT was a collection of different mods by different people. They tell me that RT was a labor of love (and lots of hard work) by folks that just wanted to help other folks have a good time. I love that.

Can I select which parts of Roguetech I want to load?

[Werecat101]

Roguetech does have some configuration choices but most of the mod is one big mod.

[yalondade]

Dang.

I think it's just plain awesome that folks went to that much trouble for a free mod, just so that people can have fun.

But it might not be for me. I am a little weird.

[Boltergeist]

Theres more mods then RogueTech

This guide can help for starters

And about RT

The "Mods" that are part of it are for the most part Frameworks, not mods in their own right, but tools that enable a mod to do more things eg CustomBundle that enables far more weapon changes, vtols and even equipment that can be activated and toggled or SkillBasedInitiative that allows to fine tune how the iniative system works to even go to include engines, pilot skills and mech sizes

On their own, none of these have any tangible gameplay effect

https://old.reddit.com/r/Battletechgame/comments/edte91/so_you_want_to_install_a_modpack_a_guide_to_chose/

[letir]

You don't need to micro-manage 'Mechs.

Big changes in RT is costly and lengthy process. You don't want to change engine type and engine core often, and there is no reason to do it. Similar can be said about any big changes - armor\structure type or full rearm of 'Mech is not routine procedure, but something that you do with a plan and purpose. Just like in-universe.

That said, there is a good chunk of inventory managment and equpement planning, because your main source of new cool parts is salvage, and there a LOT of goodies to take, if you know how to harvest rich opponents without big damage.


RT have a lot more deeper mechanics, like changed initiative system or whole vision/sensors system, which can be "not fun" to learn and use. Not even talking about big chunk of new equpement. It's a big overhaul.

If you simply want more difficulty, look for "Advanced AI" on Nexus.

[DavesBarbaricCookie]

if you want something slightly less complex then roguetech (and something that runs smoother), i would advise you to try out battletech extended, its another big mod collection, which is more focused around a more casual and balanced approach, instead of roguetechs more tabletop orientated approach to the game.

[Harukage]

Not sure how XL engine, ferro-fibrous armor, endo steel structure etc. are "not fun". As all of that allow you to optimise your mech even further, with more guns, more armor, additional systems, like ECM or MASC, jump jets, more ammunition... On the contrary that is THE MOST FUN PART.

[wesnef]

Originally posted by Harukage:

Not sure how XL engine, ferro-fibrous armor, endo steel structure etc. are "not fun". As all of that allow you to optimise your mech even further, with more guns, more armor, additional systems, like ECM or MASC, jump jets, more ammunition... On the contrary that is THE MOST FUN PART.

In an amazing turn of events - different people enjoy different things. ;)

[Killhunger]

I agree with the OP. While I appreciate all the options the mods in RT add, I found myself wanting to just play the base game again after the first couple extremely long missions. I played MWO and am familiar with all the options, I just thought it was too much compared to the base game. I might check out the ones mentioned here though.

Edit: I tried the Battletech Extended mod, was a bit to install but wow, this is exactly what I want. Much more, but feels like the same game. Thank you for the recommendation Bardbarian/Dave - https://www.nexusmods.com/battletech/mods/387 to get it.

[DavesBarbaricCookie]

you are welcome killhunger :)