How to Build a BATTLETECH Lance

Learn how to play Battletech Classic with this in depth guide to lances! This video shows the viewer how to build a lance in Classic Battletech. TIME STAMPS 0:00 Introduction 0:25 Overview 2:37 Beginner Lance 3:20 PART 1: Essentials 3:30 Game Sizes + Era 4:38 Unit Theme 6:10 Mech Roles 7:18 Starter Lance Template 7:48 Recommended Beginner Mechs 8:24 PART 2: Lance Design Elements 8:35 Initiative Balance 9:41 Piercing & Critical Hit 11:07 Ranged & Brawl 12:13 Speed vs Equipment 15:04 Utility 16:00 Think of Mechs as a Package 16:44 PART 3: Sample Lances 17:35 Mercenary Lance - "Taurian Freedom" 19:29 House Steiner Lance - "Steiner Sledgehammer" 20:29 House Steiner Lance - "Royal Cavalry" 21:26 Rasalhague Republic Lance - "Brawl-halla Banzai" 22:48 House Kurita Lance - "Com-Star Samurai" 23:42 House Davion Lance - "Democratic Crusaders" 24:17 House Davion Lance - "Flexible Range Mary Sues" 25:34 House Liao Lance - "Jump Raiders" 26:26 House Liao Lance - "Cappellan A-Team" 27:12 House Marik Lance - "Blue Laser Brawlers" 28:02 House Marik Lance - "Mr. Krabs Hates Friends" 29:08 PART 4: Company, Battalion, Regiment Builds 29:48 Expansion Ideas 30:10 Battletech Mercenary Company Example 31:32 Lance Roles 31:54 Campaign and Logistics AFFILIATE LINKS Firestarter: Coming in Mercenary Kickstarter Wolverine: https://amzn.to/3sCv3sY Grasshopper: https://amzn.to/47vimiv Catapult: https://amzn.to/3sCv3sY Centurion: https://amzn.to/47vimiv Thunderbolt: https://amzn.to/3sCv3sY Warhammer: https://amzn.to/3FYelaI Awesome: https://amzn.to/3sCv3sY Thank you for considering purchasing from my store! As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. #battletech #mechwarrior #nerdyoveranalyzed The style of this video is similar to Auspex Tactics. Content creators like Big Red-40TECH and the BlackPantsLegion Tex Talks series have had a large influence on this video.