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Alpha Strike Basic Tactics \u2013 Survival, Hit Chances, and the Role of Mech Classes<\/h1>\n\n

At first glance, BattleTech Alpha Strike<\/strong><\/a> is a fast-paced, beginner-friendly set of rules\u2014but anyone who thinks it lacks tactical depth is sorely mistaken. Even the basics of hit probabilities and the question of how long a Mech survives in combat often determine victory or defeat.<\/p>\n\n

In this first part on basic tactics<\/strong>, we\u2019ll take a look at the mechanic that determines everything: the 2D6 bell curve.<\/p>\n\n

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The 2D6 bell curve\u2014why hit chances are so important<\/h2>\n\n

In Alpha Strike, almost everything is determined by rolling two six-sided dice<\/a>. This results in a bell curve\u2014moderate results are more likely than extreme rolls. This means that even small changes to hit modifiers can have a huge impact.<\/strong> This must be taken into account in basic tactics.<\/p>\n\n

A few figures to keep in mind:<\/p>\n\n

Number Needed<\/th>Probability of hitting<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
6<\/td>72 %<\/td><\/tr>
7<\/td>58 %<\/td><\/tr>
8<\/td>42 %<\/td><\/tr>
9<\/td>28 %<\/td><\/tr>
10<\/td>17 %<\/td><\/tr>
11<\/td>8 %<\/td><\/tr>
12<\/td>3 %<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n

Even a single additional +1 modifier can sometimes cut the chance of a hit in half. This is exactly where the Target Movement Modifier (TMM)<\/strong> comes into play.<\/p>\n\n

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Survival: Armor vs. Evasion<\/h2>\n\n

Every mech survives combat in its own way:<\/p>\n\n