Battletech Beginner Box: What's Inside and is it Worth it?

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Today we’re going to take an in-depth look at the new Battletech beginner box recently released by Catalyst Game Lab. Even if you’re already a long-time fan of the game this box may offer a few things you could find valuable. I hope this review is helpful to you.
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@maca673 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the unboxing! I’m planning on giving this to an eight-year-old for his birthday, so the heads-up about the novella was greatly appreciated.

@MechanicalFrog 9 ай бұрын

I hope the kiddo enjoys it! Happy gaming!

@PatGilliland Жыл бұрын

Low barrier to entry - good point

@MechanicalFrog Жыл бұрын

A big plus these days when money can be tight.

@neostar9 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I was curious if there were only two Mechs included from the pictures. Wasn't expecting cutouts but it's a good way to give more options while keeping the price down.

@MechanicalFrog Жыл бұрын

The cutouts are great. Nice thickness on the cardboard too so they're not going to fall apart on you.

@fgcvndhdgrhfdfg Жыл бұрын

Neat box. The Vindicator is cool.

@Dirt1061 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! The only change I wish they made was to add the Alpha Strike cards.

@MechanicalFrog Жыл бұрын

That would be nice.

@mathewkelly9968 Жыл бұрын

Me as a Capellan player I say yes because it has a Vindicator , also me i have 2 of these and 2 of the originals the number of Griffins I'm going to end up with is going to be excessive there's no such thing as too many Vindicators though

@MechanicalFrog Жыл бұрын

One has to give the Capellans credit. They produce some really good mechs.

@Vericyn Жыл бұрын

Great vid. Definitely gonna pick this up for the new Vindidcator!

@MechanicalFrog Жыл бұрын

It's a cool sculpt.

@MOrab46019 Жыл бұрын

The Kickstarter is first for me. Ever since they said it was coming. Been saving for that first.

@MechanicalFrog Жыл бұрын

Definitely don't miss it.

@TheOtterpop Жыл бұрын

Great Video

@MechanicalFrog Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm painting up the two mechs and am going to give away the box in the near future.

@boneshaman8912 Жыл бұрын

Wish the Griffin was the 2N variant.

@MechanicalFrog Жыл бұрын

I do not like the Griffin primary config. I think it's awful.

@JoshuaPritt 20 күн бұрын

Bought this box but now waiting for my 1 year old to get old enough to play since my wife won't play. :)

@MechanicalFrog 20 күн бұрын

Hmm... just a few years wait then. :D

@renegadeleader1 Жыл бұрын

Vindicator model aside is there anything else that sets this box set aside from the previous beginners box set that was released not too long ago?

@MechanicalFrog Жыл бұрын

My understanding is that the only change was the Vindicator.

@renegadeleader1 Жыл бұрын

@@MechanicalFrog thanks!

@steves9305 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, the underage warning is priceless! Seriously. Thanks for the nice review.

@MechanicalFrog Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful. Happy gaming.

@steves9305 Жыл бұрын

@@MechanicalFrog Thanks!

@whitardesigns7572 4 ай бұрын

Shame no Alpha Strike cards, though. Have this box, find the record sheets really cool, want more for other mechs!

@MechanicalFrog 3 ай бұрын

Yeah it would be neat if they did a set of record sheets with this style.

@ShadrackMeduson 7 ай бұрын

i have a question tho, is this box compatible with the miniature packs? (those that have 4 or 5 mechs) for example can i download the character sheets or make them by scanning the sheet template and edit them on a computer and add the mech stats, according to the structure of the beginners box?

@MechanicalFrog 7 ай бұрын

They are compatible but any record sheets you find online, like from sheets.flechs.net/ will include all the details that are left off of the simplified sheets from the Beginner Box. Things like the heat scale and internal locations. If you don't care about all that stuff and just use the weapons and armor locations, you will be fine. Ultimately, if you are going to get into the game with the full standard rules, the Game of Armored Combat box will be what you want to pick up.

@ShadrackMeduson 7 ай бұрын

@@MechanicalFrog i wanted to get the armored combat box but it was not available in my country, only the beginner box and the alpha strike, that one was beyond my budget nearly twise the original price while the beginner box kept the cheap original price so i went for that one. I found the miniature packs for the base price as well soo i just ordered both the box and a pack to be able to play with 6 figurines in total plus the cardboard ones, thank you for your responce, i see now that i can use the normal sheets but i just found a site that has all the personalised sheets that look just like the simplified ones soo either way i will be covered and ready for my first battletech experience.

@MechanicalFrog 7 ай бұрын

Wonderful. I'm glad you have it sorted out. Hopefully, in time the shipping to your country will improve as BT grows in popularity. Welcome to the fray, Mechwarrior. @@ShadrackMeduson

@ricmadeira Жыл бұрын

Audio sounds a bit too low to me, but the content is great! Thank you!

@MechanicalFrog Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback. I tend to err on the side of caution to avoid blowing anyone's ears out. I'll pick things up a bit next time.

@HeadHunterSix Жыл бұрын

It's a shame that the Vindicator is the only change. If the other Mech was also new, or if they had different pilot cards, anything... but for those who already own the previous Beginner Box, it's hardly worth it just to get one new Mech.

@MechanicalFrog Жыл бұрын

It's a cute little box. I appreciate it for what it is.

@HeadHunterSix Жыл бұрын

@@MechanicalFrog I have no complaints about the product - it merely offers no value to those who already have the original box. I'd love to get a Vindicator, but it's not worth buying a set I already own just for one model.