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**'''Technical Readout''' and '''Recognition Guide''' [See [[:Category:Technical Readouts and Recognition Guides]] for definition of each. The category tag ''Technical Readouts and Recognition Guides'' is used for both, but they form two separate product types.] | **'''Technical Readout''' and '''Recognition Guide''' [See [[:Category:Technical Readouts and Recognition Guides]] for definition of each. The category tag ''Technical Readouts and Recognition Guides'' is used for both, but they form two separate product types.] | ||
**'''Sourcebook''' [a product that is a sourcebook (definition needed)] | **'''Sourcebook''' [a product that is a sourcebook (definition needed)] | ||
| − | **'''Scenario | + | **'''Scenario Pack''' [a product that is a scenario pack (definition needed)]\ |
**Other Game Aids | **Other Game Aids | ||
| − | ***'''Dice''' (Note: Dice of any sort. Regular dice | + | ***'''Dice''' (Note: Dice of any sort. Regular dice, dice trackers (e.g, movement dice), tactical dice, or other dice products that play a role different than random number generation all belong to the category ''Game Aids''. Regular dice that are cosmetically customized may additionally belong to the category ''Accessories''. |
***Reference Tables (Kits) | ***Reference Tables (Kits) | ||
***Others? | ***Others? | ||
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**'''Dogtag(s)''' | **'''Dogtag(s)''' | ||
**'''Challenge Coin(s)''' | **'''Challenge Coin(s)''' | ||
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Note: A product article should also include category tags affiliated with the type of the product, but certain products may be relevant to other categories too. For example, intro boxed sets include a rulebook, which may or may not be available as a standalone product, so the category tag ''Rule Books'' is appropriate additional category tag for the product article regarding a specific intro box set. | Note: A product article should also include category tags affiliated with the type of the product, but certain products may be relevant to other categories too. For example, intro boxed sets include a rulebook, which may or may not be available as a standalone product, so the category tag ''Rule Books'' is appropriate additional category tag for the product article regarding a specific intro box set. | ||
Revision as of 19:11, 2 July 2021
The following represents a classification system for official BattleTech products used within the BattleTech Wiki. Terms in bold denotes a product type. Product types are used in the infoboxes for product articles and other contexts. The definition for each product type is given in brackets.
- Products Concerning (Tabletop/Board Game) Gameplay
- Boxed Set/Board Game/GameBox/??? [a bundled product that consists of a rulebook and other foundational game components (e.g., maps, tokens, miniatures, record sheets) used to play a specified game or game expansion]
- Rulebook [a product consisting of a rulebook]
- Miniature set [a product that primarily consists of one or more miniatures. Supplemental materials may be included, but the principal content is the miniatures themselves.]
- Map set [a product that consists of one or more full maps or map sheets.]
- Map supplement [a product that consists of components used to modify maps, e.g. HexPacks]
- Record Sheets (includes Alpha Strike Cards) [a product consisting of record sheets or other products intended for in-game tracking and record keeping of units]
- Technical Readout and Recognition Guide [See Category:Technical Readouts and Recognition Guides for definition of each. The category tag Technical Readouts and Recognition Guides is used for both, but they form two separate product types.]
- Sourcebook [a product that is a sourcebook (definition needed)]
- Scenario Pack [a product that is a scenario pack (definition needed)]\
- Other Game Aids
- Dice (Note: Dice of any sort. Regular dice, dice trackers (e.g, movement dice), tactical dice, or other dice products that play a role different than random number generation all belong to the category Game Aids. Regular dice that are cosmetically customized may additionally belong to the category Accessories.
- Reference Tables (Kits)
- Others?
- Products concerning Other Game Systems
- BattleTech Trading Card Game (The treatment of this game system and its products is handled in the article BattleTech Trading Card Game.)
- MechWarrior: Dark Age Collectable Miniatures Game (The treatment of this game system and its products is handled in the article MechWarrior: Dark Age Collectable Miniatures Game.)
- Computer Game [A product that is a computer game, i.e. a game run on a personal computer]
- Video Game [A product that is a video game, i.e. a game run on a dedicated video game console] (Note: If an product includes both a computer game and video game, then both types can be applied to the product.)
- Literature/Media
- (Text-based) Fiction (Novels, Short Story Anthologies, etc.)
- Comic
- TV series
- Accessories (The following product types all belong to the category Accessories)
- Poster(s)
- Clothing
- Patch(s)
- Lapel Pin(s)
- Keychain(s)
- Dogtag(s)
- Challenge Coin(s)
Note: A product article should also include category tags affiliated with the type of the product, but certain products may be relevant to other categories too. For example, intro boxed sets include a rulebook, which may or may not be available as a standalone product, so the category tag Rule Books is appropriate additional category tag for the product article regarding a specific intro box set.