Introduction to Combined Arms
Beyond the Company: An Introduction to Combined Arms Hello and welcome back to mechstrategen.de! In our last article, we crossed
The Company Is Ready: The Three-Step Orchestra
The Company Is Ready: The Three-Step Orchestra In our last post on force-building for beginners, we took the plunge and
Two-Lance System in BattleTech
Two lances, twice the fun: The leap to the two-lance system Hello and welcome back to mechstrategen.de! In our last
Every beginning is… a lance!
Every beginning is… a lance! Hello and welcome back to mechstrategen.de for our Alpha Strike Beginner Series! In my last
A perfect start in Alpha Strike
If you’ve come to love the fascinating BattleTech universe—whether through the novels, PC games like MechWarrior, or the classic tabletop
Between brush and battlefield: my philosophy on painting mechs
Between brush and battlefield: my philosophy on painting mechs Welcome back to mechstrategen.de. Today we’re leaving the dice in the
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Which BattleMechs to start with
Which BattleMechs to start with? The all-rounder lance One of the most frequently asked questions I receive by email or
BattleTech Alpha Strike – Dice volume
BattleTech Alpha Strike: Why dice volume determines victory or defeat Those who switch from Classic BattleTech to Alpha Strike often
Skill value in Force building
Class instead of mass? The ultimate guide to skill value in BattleTech Alpha Strike When you’re writing your army list
Markers, tokens & card tricks
Markers, tokens & card tricks – keeping an overview in battle If you have a lot of units on the
Reactor Ops presented
Reactor Ops flips the switch: 5 game changers for your Alpha Strike list building Every BattleTech Alpha Strike player knows
New eBook “Small works of art”
From gray plastic to pride: 4 simple truths that will defeat your “pile of shame” forever We all know it.
Defeat is the best teacher
The unavoidable truth: Defeats in Alpha Strike Every experienced player knows the feeling: the dust settles on the battlefield, the
Lance types – simply explained
In BattleTech Alpha Strike, lance types (or formation types) are the smallest combat formations in an army. In the Inner
The best BattleMechs for beginners
The best BattleMechs for beginners – what should you look out for? BattleTech Alpha Strike is a fast-paced, tactical tabletop
YouTube channels for BattleTech Alpha Strike
The best YouTube channels for BattleTech Alpha Strike A small but dedicated scene is growing around BattleTech Alpha Strike on
Psychological warfare
Psychological warfare at the table: How bluffing and soft skills can decide your game Tabletop games are much more than
Color scheme for BattleTech miniatures
Color schemes or individuality? – Color schemes for BattleTech miniatures Anyone who deals with BattleTech miniatures will at some point
Prejudices tabletop gaming
Prejudices against tabletop wargames and why they are not true Tabletop wargaming is a fascinating hobby that combines strategy, creativity
Field design in BattleTech Alpha Strike
The right playing field design in BattleTech Alpha Strike: Strategies and tactics In BattleTech Alpha Strike, the design of the
