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Line 5: A number of [[Record Sheets]]-type BattleTech publications by [[FanPro]] and later [[Catalyst Game Labs]], both print and [[w:PDF|PDF]], were made using HeavyMetal.<ref>according to [http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,38584.0.html this thread] on the official [[BattleTech forum]]</ref> A number of [[Record Sheets]]-type BattleTech publications by [[FanPro]] and later [[Catalyst Game Labs]], both print and [[w:PDF|PDF]], were made using HeavyMetal.<ref>according to [http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,38584.0.html this thread] on the official [[BattleTech forum]]</ref> − The HeavyMetal suite of programs feature superb functionality, high ease of ease, and a comprehensive TRO-accurate library of units. For quite some time they were the only Battletech unit creators worth mentioning. Unfortunately, the licensee eventually struggled to keep up with the evolution of the game over the years. Due to a lack of updates, the program did not include any of the technologies and units featured in sourcebooks published after 2006 or so, which meant that by the early 2010s the program was considerably outdated. Also, several alternate, fan-made unit creation programs eventually became available on the internet. While these programs were often not as well-rounded or as polished as HMP, they were completely free. Most importantly, they included all of the most recent material. + The HeavyMetal suite of programs feature superb functionality, high ease of ease, and a comprehensive TRO-accurate library of units. For quite some time these were the only Battletech unit creators worth mentioning. Unfortunately, the licensee eventually struggled to keep up with the evolution of the game over the years. Due to a lack of updates, the program did not include any of the technologies and units featured in sourcebooks published after 2006 or so, which meant that by the early 2010s the program was considerably outdated. Also, several alternate, fan-made unit creation programs eventually became available on the internet. While these programs were often not as well-rounded or as polished as HMP, they were completely free. Most importantly, they included all of the most recent material. Despite these hindrances, the HMP website boasted a relatively large community that kept HMP relevant for some time. Unfortunately, a forum glitch locked all users out of the official forum in June of 2019, and this was never remedied. The HeavyMetal website itself is still functional, and it is still possible to purchase products on its webstore (albeit for download only). Despite these hindrances, the HMP website boasted a relatively large community that kept HMP relevant for some time. Unfortunately, a forum glitch locked all users out of the official forum in June of 2019, and this was never remedied. The HeavyMetal website itself is still functional, and it is still possible to purchase products on its webstore (albeit for download only).
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A number of [[Record Sheets]]-type BattleTech publications by [[FanPro]] and later [[Catalyst Game Labs]], both print and [[w:PDF|PDF]], were made using HeavyMetal.<ref>according to [http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,38584.0.html this thread] on the official [[BattleTech forum]]</ref> | A number of [[Record Sheets]]-type BattleTech publications by [[FanPro]] and later [[Catalyst Game Labs]], both print and [[w:PDF|PDF]], were made using HeavyMetal.<ref>according to [http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,38584.0.html this thread] on the official [[BattleTech forum]]</ref> | ||
| − | The HeavyMetal suite of programs feature superb functionality, high ease of ease, and a comprehensive TRO-accurate library of units. For quite some time | + | The HeavyMetal suite of programs feature superb functionality, high ease of ease, and a comprehensive TRO-accurate library of units. For quite some time these were the only Battletech unit creators worth mentioning. Unfortunately, the licensee eventually struggled to keep up with the evolution of the game over the years. Due to a lack of updates, the program did not include any of the technologies and units featured in sourcebooks published after 2006 or so, which meant that by the early 2010s the program was considerably outdated. Also, several alternate, fan-made unit creation programs eventually became available on the internet. While these programs were often not as well-rounded or as polished as HMP, they were completely free. Most importantly, they included all of the most recent material. |
Despite these hindrances, the HMP website boasted a relatively large community that kept HMP relevant for some time. Unfortunately, a forum glitch locked all users out of the official forum in June of 2019, and this was never remedied. The HeavyMetal website itself is still functional, and it is still possible to purchase products on its webstore (albeit for download only). | Despite these hindrances, the HMP website boasted a relatively large community that kept HMP relevant for some time. Unfortunately, a forum glitch locked all users out of the official forum in June of 2019, and this was never remedied. The HeavyMetal website itself is still functional, and it is still possible to purchase products on its webstore (albeit for download only). | ||