Mechcommander 2 Mods
Kahlil Algya
The new edition was marked with the number 0.9 and brings primarily one change - the project has become a standalone title. In practice, it is now a free game, which does not require having the full version of Mech Commander to play.
Something like that was possible because the original from 1998 was made available for free a long time ago. The creators of Lostech have finally used this version as a foundation for their project, and to this they added many of the other best mods to this game.
The result of this is the so-called. MechCommander: Lostech (Standalone). The project offers the full contents of the game, while introducing a ton of new missions and fan campaigns. The list of machines and weaponry has also been significantly expanded. We can also enjoy numerous improvements in both gameplay and graphics, including the ability to play in ultra-widescreen resolutions.
ATTENTION! Starting from version 1.5, TBD requires installation of the latest version of CAB. This means that TBD will NOT work with the CAB installed in Legacy mode. How to update your CAB to the latest version:
In this case, I advise you to delete everything that is in your Mods folder, and perform a completely clean installation of all the necessary mods according to the instructions for them. This should fix the issue.
Archer ARC-5CS, Marauder MAR-5CS, Phoenix Hawk PXH-1bC, Rifleman RFL-5CS, Shadow Hawk SHD-2Ht and Warhammer WHM-7CS: These all are ComStar refits used in the Battle of Tukayyid. They can be stumbled upon in missions with the participation of ComStar or WoB after 01/01/3052 with a small probability.
If you would like to use The Big Deal in your mod pack for public release, please contact me:
GitHub
Nexus
And you can contact me about TBD at the BattleTech Extended discord server in the other-mods channel: BattleTech Extended discord server
All download links have been updated. To update your TBD to version 1.2.1, go to the Mods directory, delete the fps_TheBigDealBEXCE folder and .modtek (NOT ModTek!) there and reinstall according to the usual instructions.
All download links have been updated. To update your TBD to version 1.2.3, go to the Mods directory, delete the fps_TheBigDealBEXCE folder and .modtek (NOT ModTek!) there and reinstall according to the usual instructions.
All download links have been updated. To update your TBD to version 1.4, go to the Mods directory, delete the fps_TheBigDealBEXCE folder and .modtek (NOT ModTek!) there and reinstall according to the usual instructions.
All of a sudden, fans of the series could finally play a new game in the MechWarrior series after an agonizing wait that lasted almost two decades. That being said, one has to admit that MechWarrior 5 is anything but a perfect game. There is a litany of issues that might take away from the overall experience. But, with the use of the following mods, players can definitely optimize their experience with MechWarrior 5 substantially.
A big offender in this regard is the fact that the colors of a player's mech can't be saved. It's an issue that is rectified with the Paint Theme Saving mod, although it should've been a part of the game to begin with.
Thankfully, the Weather Improvement mod takes care of these issues. Now, players can experience debilitating snowstorms, clouds that move at normal speed, sunny days, and dark nights, all of which contribute a ton to the overall immersion of the game.
There is a wide array of weapons to choose from and use in MechWarrior 5. While the vast majority of these weapons are quite satisfying to use, one has to admit that these weapons do feel rather floaty to use at times due to their unrealistic velocities.
Players who are plagued by this issue can use the Realistic Weapon Velocities mod. True to its name, this mod fixes the velocity of the weapons and ensures that they emulate real-world weapons as much as possible. The weapons affected by this mod are Autocannons, PPCs, Gauss Rifles, and LRMs.
Sometimes, playing through a game and achieving things the right way isn't exactly the most satisfying way to play the game. After all, there's a reason why cheat codes and the like are so prominent and beloved in most video game titles.
So, in a bid to enable a workaround that allows players to cheat in MechWarrior 5, modders have released a save editor that allows players to achieve the same. The MW5 Mercs save editor allows players to adjust company funds, add or remove inventory items, change weapon tiers, add or remove mechs, alter faction reputation, and change the values of both skill caps & experience points for the pilots in the game.
There was a time when the phrase "procedural generation" used to be perceived with a sense of awe. However, over time, players have realized that most forms of procedurally generated content not present in roguelikes or other such genres end up serving as a way to lazily cram content into a game.
Uninspired mission structures are rife in MechWarrior 5 and do end up taking away from the overall experience. However, with the Coyotes Mission Pack mod, players can now engage with more diverse procedurally generated content that is genuinely fun to play through.
For the most part, the range of weapons present in MechWarrior 5 is quite impressive. However, there are bound to be some gamers who would want this title to feature a greater selection of artillery that can mow down the opposition at a moment's notice.
Players who want the HUD of MechWarrior 5 to be as perfect as possible should ideally check out the Enhanced HUD mod. Along with the advertised zoom feature, this mod also repositions the minimap, adds parabolic effects, allows players to set a custom color for their HUD, adds new reticles, and integrates a bevy of other changes to ensure that players don't suffer from an overload of information in a tense battle.
Enemy spawns are critical to keeping the level of conflict constant in any action game. While MechWarrior 5 does manage to do the same with its spawning system, one has to admit that some enemies appear way too unrealistically in the game, at times.
Thankfully, with the Better Spawns mod, this issue will become a thing of the past. Now, enemies spawn further away and appear in a realistic manner, which helps out a ton in keeping the level of immersion intact.
The sheer level of work put into the MW5 Mercs Reloaded mod makes it the best mod that players can download for MechWarrior 5 by a country mile. It integrates a bunch of features into the game that significantly overhauls the entire experience.
For starters, this mod unlocks the full potential of the mechlab, allows mechs to be affected by environmental heat, integrates thermal vision, adds a targeting computer, and changes up the upgrade system significantly. These are just a few of the many changes that make the MW5 Mercs Reloaded a must-have for any player who wants to significantly improve their enjoyment with MechWarrior 5 and its various systems.
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