Learning the Game
So I am learning to play BattleTech:AGOAC. I play at my local game shop and the local players are nice and inviting. I have been playing through the Box Sets, Beginner, AGOAC, and headed towards the Clan Invasion. It feels like a nice progression of learning the game.
Last time I played I kinda bumped into 3 points that have bothered me.
Experienced players do not like pre-Clan Invasion Mechs. They call it “Intro Tech.” They apparently cannot bring themselves to play anything further back than 3050. So while I am learning movement, firing arcs, and basic tactics, I am getting hammered by Clan Tech with double heat sinks. It’s not the most conducive environment to learn in.
I keep being told to just jump into the latter eras. With the upcoming new Core Set, nobody will be playing the classic mechs anymore. I highly doubt that. I think that one of the great parts of this game is the ability to pick an era and play in it. Illclan looks cool, I just want to log some miles in the basic eras before I jump into it.
I am also told that I need to just play Alpha Strike. And it looks fun, but shouldn’t I learn how to get the most out of a lance before I move to 10+ minis on the board?
Maybe I am just a little flustered. Maybe I should just paint minis and wait for the new Core Sets. I am having fun, but maybe I need to get over the progression method and just jump into the deep end.