Free to download. For a PRINTED copy go to HTTP://WWW.LULU.COM/PRODUCT/PAPERBACK/MECHWARRIOR-4-MERCENARIES-BOOK-OF-VARIANTS/6451548. Mechwarrior 4 Mercenaries Book of Variants is the third and final book in a series. This strategy guide is meant to compliment the previous two. Building these variants may help you to score points, but without the tactics listed in the first book, or picking the right mech and variant for the map that is mentioned in the second book, you really aren’t using these variants to their full capacity. Put simply, you may not see a huge change on the scoreboard. Hence, the need for this guide. Specific variants for many mechs are listed in detail allowing you to make them in the Mechlab in just seconds. Then its on to combat where your newly build mech will see action and where you will see your points soar.

THE authority on scoring points in the Battle/Team Battle game type for the Mechwarrior 4 Mercenaries PC game. This unofficial guide will help you to soar to the top of the leaderboards in multiplayer. If you want tips on how to outscore your opponents read this strategy guide!

This comprehensive manual covers all the basicand advanced tactics and styles of play that everyMechwarrior shouldn't be without. This guidetakes an in-depth look at all things Mechlab fromstatistics to components. Specific mechs areexplored as well as specific variants - 37 of themwith 18 mechs represented, and 5 Battle Armorconfigurations. Also included are 42 maps withsynopsis, terrain and dropzones. THe core engineis explained through experimentation. Lastly, theBattle/Team Battle format is scrutinized in detailwith Formulas, Damage Multiplier and the CoolantEquation. If you've ever wondered how toconsistently outscore the opponent and be at thetop of the scoreboard read this guide!

Mechwarrior 4 Mercenaries MAP Strategy Guide isthe second in a series of three Strat Guides. Thismanual goes into detail about specific multiplayermaps you will encounter when playing Mercs. Itwill prepare you to tailor the tactics explained in thefirst guide to the current map. Specific tactics arementioned played by the author and tested in onlineplay. The first guide helped with scoring points onthe Battle/Team Battle format with generalities.However, different maps require different gameplayto be successful. How do you know when toBrawl? How do you know when to use Circle-of-Death? When is Hit-and-Run a viable Style ofPlay? This guide will answer those questions andsend your score soaring even higher.

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Honor Doesn't Pay Being a mercenary does. In MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries, the latest game in the storied BattleTech universe, join one of four ruthless mercenary clans and start your pursuit of the mighty C-Bill. Accept the most dangerous mission contracts and you can get rich--if you can make it back alive. Written with the full support of FASA, Cyberlore, and Microsoft, this ultra-detailed guide is packed with the strategies, tactics, and analysis you need to become an expert mercenary. Inside you'll find: * Hardcore strategies and tips straight from the game's designers * In-depth analysis of each 'Mech and the combat situations it excels at * Comprehensive, detailed stats for all 'Mechs, weapons, and lancemates * Step-by-step walkthrough and maps of every single mission in the incredible campaign * Detailed guidance for managing your mercenary career, including mission selection and salvage tactics * Multiplayer tactics for succeeding in free-for-all and team games