Well, Welshman beat me to this by announcing it on the forums, but here is the CBT announcement of the new free PDFs for our wonderful game.

Catalyst has updated the product page fore each of the four core BattleTech rulebooks currently available. You can now download the blank record sheets and compiled tables for Total Warfare, TechManual, Tactical Operations and Strategic Operations from their respective product pages on this site. These compiled tables and blank record sheets are taken directly from the back of each respective book and often include additional pages not available in the PDF or print version of the full book; such additions provide additional sheets and/or reference material for more player usability. Additionally, for the first time, the weapons and equipment tables from TechManual are available in the TechManual Blank Records Sheets & Tables PDF.

Catalyst Game Labs Announces New Assistant Line Developers: Jennifer Harding, and Ben Rome.

Over the last two years Catalyst Game Labshas successfully re-invigorated the seminal BattleTech and Shadowrun game lines, with a host of new product releases, including eagerly awaited core rule expansions and the publication of the Origins’ Award winning Classic BattleTech Introductory Box Set. This dedication will only continue as Catalyst heads into 2009, the 25th and 20th anniversaries of BattleTech and Shadowrun, respectively.

As Catalyst Game Labs begins to expand its catalog with the launches of several new properties in 2009 (including the Eclipse Phase RPG, casual games like Paparazzi! and High School Drama and more), it is well aware of the need to maintain a strong release schedule of quality books for its core lines. “Stepping up from the BattleTech Line Developer position to Managing Line Developer last year was the first step in allowing Catalyst to begin expanding,” says Randall Bills. “However, the size and scope of the BattleTech and Shadowrun game lines means that something more is needed beyond the line developer and their excellent stable of freelance writers. A dedicated assistant line developer ensures we can continue an aggressive publishing schedule of quality rulebooks, sourcebooks and so on, while we expand into other areas (other games, novel publishing, and so on).”

Jennifer Harding has accepted the post of Shadowrun Assistant Line Developer, while Ben Rome has accepted the post of BattleTech Assistant Line Developer.

This is just a quick update to fix a few BV calculation issues that were discovered. I also modified Username selection for sending site messages. It now provides an auto-suggest list based on the characters entered pulled directly from the database. The Find Username button is gone.

For a complete list, read the full article.

This is just a quick update to fix a few BV calculation issues that were discovered. I also modified Username selection for sending site messages. It now provides an auto-suggest list based on the characters entered pulled directly from the database. The Find username button is gone.

[#0811-033] : [Technical Readouts] Rear mounted weapon BV incorrect
[#0811-034] : [Technical Readouts] Swords not accounted for in BV calculations
[#0811-032] : [Site Messaging] Incorporate auto-suggest for Username field

Been a little while since I made a significant update. Well, I would consider this significant. Made a few minor defect fixes, but I did a lot with the BattleMech Technical Readout section. Those changes include adding Battle Value calculations, enhancing navigation, and adding proper support for Artemis IV (was there, but you could design a 'Mech improperly before).

Been a little while since I made a significant update. Well, I would consider this significant. Made a few minor defect fixes, but I did a lot with the BattleMech Technical Readout section. Those changes include adding Battle Value calculations, enhancing navigation, and adding proper support for Artemis IV (was there, but you could design a 'Mech improperly before).

Anyways, see the list below for the complete list...

[#0810-003] : [Account Management] Profile misspelled in 'Edit Profile'
[#0810-007] : [Electronic Request System] Add 'Month' and 'Years' to detail information for resolution times
[#0807-005] : [Other] Create default Versions for non Mordel.Net projects
[#0810-004] : [Technical Readouts] Add Battle Value calculations to each mech
[#0811-002] : [Technical Readouts] Add LRM (OS) equipment for Clans
[#0810-010] : [Technical Readouts] Add previous and next buttons when viewing a TRO
[#0801-047] : [Technical Readouts] Allow selection of TRO if allowed
[#0810-009] : [Technical Readouts] Change how Artemis IV FCS is implemented
[#0811-001] : [Technical Readouts] Equipment scroll bar not appearing in Firefox 3
[#0810-008] : [Technical Readouts] Menu options not re-positioned when window is resized
[#0807-003] : [Technical Readouts] Missing space in title of member review topic

Catalyst Game Labs has quickly stepped up to the plate to quell the rising unrest as to the fate of the Classic BattleTech and Shadowrun product lines with the recent announcement from Topps regarding WizKids. Loren Coleman gives a quick comment on the subject hoping to calm the concerns of those who are worried about the loss.

Following the announcement of the shutdown of WizKids Games by Topps Company, the BattleTech and Shadowrun communities (along with retailers) have expressed concern over the continued publication of these perennial lines.



“While it’s understandable that concerns would arise, let me put those concerns to rest,” said Loren Coleman, co-owner of Catalyst Game Labs. “After thorough legal review of our licensing contract, Catalyst is confident that regardless of the ultimate destination of these properties, we can and will continue publications for both game lines.”



Acquiring the licenses for Classic BattleTech and Shadowrun in 2007, Catalyst Game Labs has already published over twenty products for both lines. The November 25th street date of Ghost Cartels and Street Magic continues the revival both game lines are experiencing.