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= Latest Patch Notes =
 
= Latest Patch Notes =
  
v10.3 (aka the "Behold: The Toaster-Fuckers!" release) has been released to the installer. This patch is mostly a content release.
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v10.4 (aka the "Holy Hell, It's Been 2 Years Already!" release) has been released to the installer. This patch is largely a content release with a large installer twist.
  
  
'''NEW FACTION:''' [[Word of Blake|The Word of Blake]] has awoken and claimed their rightful clay in the heart of the Inner Sphere. Look for their Protectorate around Terra. You can face the Word of Blake in four of the Great Houses ([[Federated Suns|Davion]], [[Lyran Commonwealth|Steiner]], [[Capellan Confederation|Liao]], [[Draconis Combine|Kurita]]) as well as [[Clan Nova Cat|Nova Cat]] space. You can work for the Word both in their own space as well as [[Free Worlds League|Marik]] space and [[Clan Wolf]]/[[Clan Ghost Bear|Ghost Bear]]/[[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcon]] space. And yes, you CAN ally with the Word of Blake if you're inclined. They do have a fully-operational [[Faction Stores|faction store]] with many toys in it.
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{{Big|'''**IMPORTANT READ THIS**''':}} This patch requires a new installer. Sorry, I know it's annoying, but this installer fixes some rare but important issues with the old one. It also enables the second major thing about this patch, which you can see below.
  
'''NEW MECHS:''' The Word of Blake has arrived and brought their mechs with them, including the [[Archangel]] and [[Preta]] prototype OmniMechs, the incredible [[Omega|Omega Superheavy BattleMech]], and the unique [[Nagual|Nagual LAM]]. They also will sell you some tanks, the Royal Burke, the Royal Demon, and the Puma 005.
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{{Big|'''**IMPORTANT READ THIS**''':}} This patch has formally merged the Clans into BTA's master build. Now, everyone get the Clan patch and content. This was done for two reasons: it fixes a very real, very serious, problem some users were running into that we couldn't solve in any other practical way *and* it also makes our lives easier behind the scenes. The installer no longer asks if you want Clans in the settings but don't panic, you just get them automatically. Nothing in-game has changed: Clans are largely optional and won't really spring themselves on you outside of rare 3-way battles.
  
'''NEW TANK:''' The Word of Blake also is bringing a stolen tank to the party. The New Avalon Institute of Science in the Federated Suns recently developed a new artillery system, the [[Weapons#Cruise_Missile|Cruise Missile/50]], and deployed it on a vehicle, the Kalki Cruise Missile tank. The Word of Blake stole the plans and is producing the tank, even offering it to honored allies. Keep an eye out for it.
 
  
'''NEW VOICEPACK:''' The streamer, HBFT_Gaming has given his voice to BTA for his pilot, [[HBFT - Pilot|HBFT]]. Check it out!
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'''NEW EVENT:''' The [[:Category:BTA Team]] may challenge you to a [[BTA Calling|throwdown]] at some point. Bring your A-Game because the BTA Team ain't playing around, but there's a good reward waiting for you if you win.
  
* The Clans now field an extra tank against you, the Morrigu.
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'''NEW MECH:''' The [[Hoplite]], a 55 ton slow medium gunboat that looks like a dinner plate, has strolled into play. Find it with Clans and mercs and occasionally the Davions and Canopians.
* The Steiners will now field the Sturmfeur tank against you in combat.
 
* There is now a [[St. Ives Compact|St. Ives]] [[Faction Starter Lists|starting option]].
 
* Abandoned worlds now can't generate travel contracts (that was a bug) and properly have no contracts, don't go to abandoned worlds.
 
* We should have a proper-ish fix for travel freezes. No guarantees but I think it'll work.
 
* There is now a Tank Crew background option for those who want to tank it up.
 
* [[:Category:LAM|LAMs]] now take 15% more damage in AirMech mode instead of 10%.
 
* The Rotor component on the zeppelins no longer provides a massive initiative boost.
 
  
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'''NEW MECH:''' The [[Dig King]], a 30 ton industrial mining mech, has decided to take a break mining salt and instead mine some mech components. Find it with the Periphery.
  
'''IMPORTANT:''' v10.3 is an "update" update. Run the installer again to let it just update your files and you're set to go. The installer auto-updates the CAB and injects Modtek for you.
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'''NEW MECH:''' The [[Ostscout]], a 35 ton scout mech that is the last word in scouting but usually doesn't have a weapon worth a damn, has bolted onto the battlefield. Most Great Houses field it, as does ComStar. Note that the Ostscout has a unique, extremely powerful, quirk, Super Sensors.
  
'''IMPORTANT:''' v10.3 is not a save breaking update, your saves are compatible and will work fine.
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'''NEW MECH:''' The [[Toyama]], a 75 ton line combat mech that looks like a wall with guns, has arrived. The [[Word of Blake]] fields it.
  
'''IMPORTANT:''' You can see v10.3's patch notes, as well as any BTA patch notes, on our wiki on this page: https://www.bta3062.com/index.php/Patch_Notes
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'''NEW COMMUNITY CONTENT:''' There's a few new mechs and weapons in [[Community Content]]. There's the [[Weapons#Insanity PPC|Insanity PPC]], which is mounted on a pirate [[Brigand#LTD-WTF|Brigand]]. There's also the MechAssault [[Ragnarok]], complete with energy shield and [[Weapons#Lava Gun|lava gun]], which is also in the hands of the Word of Blake.
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* [[:Category:LAM|LAMs]] now transform in the AI's hands. Zoom zoom, motherfucker.
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* Fixed a lot of spawning issues, less ReportMe mechs!
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* There's a new BTA Team pilot, [[Scorch]], find him out and about.
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* A couple variants of the [[Crosscut]] now no longer have fixed engines, so you can make them actually decent.
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* [[Engine Fuel Cell|Fuel cell engines]] now reduce weapon heat a little more.
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* Our injury mod, TisButAScratch (TBAS), has been updated with some new functionality, detailed below.
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** Updated how bleedouts work, now they weaken pilots over time as their blood falls out.
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** [[DNI Cockpit|DNI]] and [[Torso Mount Cockpit|Torso]] cockpits have been updated to work with some mechanics in TBAS, they should behave a little more like their table cousins now (DNI feedback injuries, yo).
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* The [[Mech Quirks|Improved Life Support]] quirk now prevents bleedouts.
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* The Easy to Pilot quirk was nerfed and no longer boosts run speed directly, instead only buffing walk speed (which indirectly buffs run speed anyway).
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* The Pike tanks have their own model now.
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* The [[Federated_Suns#Faction_Store_Inventory|Davion faction store]] now sells the RAC2 and RAC5, as well as their ammo.
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* [[Weapons#Narc_Missile_Beacon|Narc's]] effect icon is different now.
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* The [[Wolfhound#WLF-4|Wolfhound WLF-4]] was way too common, the factions it can be found with have been restricted heavily.
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* The Yang's Big Score flashpoint now works.
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* [[Weapons#Support_SRM|Support SRMs]] now properly ignore some evasion.
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* There are two new [[Faction_Starter_Lists|starting mech options]]: [[Faction_Starter_Lists#Periphery Armory|PAI]] (Periphery Arms Inc) and [[Faction_Starter_Lists#SLDF|SLDF]] (Star League Defense Force).
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* The periphery faction starts now actually draw from the periphery starting lists correctly.
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* The [[UrbanMech_LAM|UM-LAM]] now is fielded by the [[Free Rasalhague Republic|FRR]].
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* [[Ammunition#Chemical_Laser|Chemical laser ammo]] is cheaper.
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* Some ammo descriptions were clairifed.
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* A number of core mod dlls have been updated.
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'''IMPORTANT:''' v10.4 is an "update" update. It does require a new installer from Nexus however to fix some critical bugs, download the installer again here: https://www.nexusmods.com/battletech/mods/452 Run the installer again to let it just update your files and you're set to go. The installer auto-updates the CAB and injects Modtek for you.
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'''IMPORTANT:''' v10.4 is not a save breaking update, your saves are compatible and will work fine.
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'''IMPORTANT:''' You can see v10.4's patch notes, as well as any BTA patch notes, on our wiki on this page: https://www.bta3062.com/index.php/Patch_Notes
  
 
'''REMINDER:''' This update, and others like it, are made possible by my Patreon supporters. Without their support, updates would come slower and be less impactful. If you feel like being a part of the support for BTA, you can find me here: https://www.patreon.com/bloodydoves
 
'''REMINDER:''' This update, and others like it, are made possible by my Patreon supporters. Without their support, updates would come slower and be less impactful. If you feel like being a part of the support for BTA, you can find me here: https://www.patreon.com/bloodydoves
REMINDER: Custom mod commissions are still available if you're interested. If you'd like to get your own community content added to BTA DM me, bloodydoves, and we can work something out
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'''REMINDER:''' Custom mod commissions are still available if you're interested. If you'd like to get your own community content added to BTA DM me, bloodydoves, and we can work something out.
  
 
= Older Patch Notes =
 
= Older Patch Notes =
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[[Patch v10.3 - 2021/6/2]]
 
[[Patch v10.3 - 2021/6/2]]
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[[Patch v10.4 - 2021/6/24]]

Revision as of 22:25, 24 June 2021

Latest Patch Notes

v10.4 (aka the "Holy Hell, It's Been 2 Years Already!" release) has been released to the installer. This patch is largely a content release with a large installer twist.


**IMPORTANT READ THIS**: This patch requires a new installer. Sorry, I know it's annoying, but this installer fixes some rare but important issues with the old one. It also enables the second major thing about this patch, which you can see below.

**IMPORTANT READ THIS**: This patch has formally merged the Clans into BTA's master build. Now, everyone get the Clan patch and content. This was done for two reasons: it fixes a very real, very serious, problem some users were running into that we couldn't solve in any other practical way *and* it also makes our lives easier behind the scenes. The installer no longer asks if you want Clans in the settings but don't panic, you just get them automatically. Nothing in-game has changed: Clans are largely optional and won't really spring themselves on you outside of rare 3-way battles.


NEW EVENT: The Category:BTA Team may challenge you to a throwdown at some point. Bring your A-Game because the BTA Team ain't playing around, but there's a good reward waiting for you if you win.

NEW MECH: The Hoplite, a 55 ton slow medium gunboat that looks like a dinner plate, has strolled into play. Find it with Clans and mercs and occasionally the Davions and Canopians.

NEW MECH: The Dig King, a 30 ton industrial mining mech, has decided to take a break mining salt and instead mine some mech components. Find it with the Periphery.

NEW MECH: The Ostscout, a 35 ton scout mech that is the last word in scouting but usually doesn't have a weapon worth a damn, has bolted onto the battlefield. Most Great Houses field it, as does ComStar. Note that the Ostscout has a unique, extremely powerful, quirk, Super Sensors.

NEW MECH: The Toyama, a 75 ton line combat mech that looks like a wall with guns, has arrived. The Word of Blake fields it.

NEW COMMUNITY CONTENT: There's a few new mechs and weapons in Community Content. There's the Insanity PPC, which is mounted on a pirate Brigand. There's also the MechAssault Ragnarok, complete with energy shield and lava gun, which is also in the hands of the Word of Blake.

  • LAMs now transform in the AI's hands. Zoom zoom, motherfucker.
  • Fixed a lot of spawning issues, less ReportMe mechs!
  • There's a new BTA Team pilot, Scorch, find him out and about.
  • A couple variants of the Crosscut now no longer have fixed engines, so you can make them actually decent.
  • Fuel cell engines now reduce weapon heat a little more.
  • Our injury mod, TisButAScratch (TBAS), has been updated with some new functionality, detailed below.
    • Updated how bleedouts work, now they weaken pilots over time as their blood falls out.
    • DNI and Torso cockpits have been updated to work with some mechanics in TBAS, they should behave a little more like their table cousins now (DNI feedback injuries, yo).
  • The Improved Life Support quirk now prevents bleedouts.
  • The Easy to Pilot quirk was nerfed and no longer boosts run speed directly, instead only buffing walk speed (which indirectly buffs run speed anyway).
  • The Pike tanks have their own model now.
  • The Davion faction store now sells the RAC2 and RAC5, as well as their ammo.
  • Narc's effect icon is different now.
  • The Wolfhound WLF-4 was way too common, the factions it can be found with have been restricted heavily.
  • The Yang's Big Score flashpoint now works.
  • Support SRMs now properly ignore some evasion.
  • There are two new starting mech options: PAI (Periphery Arms Inc) and SLDF (Star League Defense Force).
  • The periphery faction starts now actually draw from the periphery starting lists correctly.
  • The UM-LAM now is fielded by the FRR.
  • Chemical laser ammo is cheaper.
  • Some ammo descriptions were clairifed.
  • A number of core mod dlls have been updated.


IMPORTANT: v10.4 is an "update" update. It does require a new installer from Nexus however to fix some critical bugs, download the installer again here: https://www.nexusmods.com/battletech/mods/452 Run the installer again to let it just update your files and you're set to go. The installer auto-updates the CAB and injects Modtek for you.

IMPORTANT: v10.4 is not a save breaking update, your saves are compatible and will work fine.

IMPORTANT: You can see v10.4's patch notes, as well as any BTA patch notes, on our wiki on this page: https://www.bta3062.com/index.php/Patch_Notes

REMINDER: This update, and others like it, are made possible by my Patreon supporters. Without their support, updates would come slower and be less impactful. If you feel like being a part of the support for BTA, you can find me here: https://www.patreon.com/bloodydoves

REMINDER: Custom mod commissions are still available if you're interested. If you'd like to get your own community content added to BTA DM me, bloodydoves, and we can work something out.

Older Patch Notes

Patch v1.2 - 2019/6/25

Patch v1.3 - 2019/6/26

Patch v1.4 - 2019/6/29

Patch v2.0 - 2019/6/29

Patch v2.1 - 2019/7/3

Patch v2.2 - 2019/7/3

Patch v2.3 - 2019/7/10

Patch v2.4 - 2019/7/14

Patch v2.5 - 2019/7/20

Patch v2.6 - 2019/7/29

Patch v2.6.2 - 2019/8/4

Patch v2.7 - 2019/8/4

Patch v2.8 - 2019/8/12

Patch v2.9 - 2019/8/28

Patch v2.9.2 - 2019/9/9

Patch v3.0 - 2019/9/20

Patch v3.0.2 - 2019/9/29

Patch v3.1 - 2019/10/6

Patch v3.1.1 - 2019/10/6

Patch v3.1.2 - 2019/10/11

Patch v3.2 - 2019/10/20

Patch v3.2.1 - 2019/10/23

Patch v3.3 - 2019/10/27

Patch v3.4 - 2019/11/1

Patch v3.5 - 2019/11/9

Patch v3.5.1 - 2019/11/9

Patch v3.6 - 2019/11/17

Patch v3.6.1 - 2019/11/17

Patch v3.7.4 - 2019/12/14

Patch v3.8 - 2019/12/22

Patch v3.9 - 2020/1/1

Patch v3.9.3 - 2020/1/1

Patch v3.9.4 - 2020/1/2

Patch v3.9.5 - 2020/1/8

Patch v4.0 - 2020/1/18

Patch v4.1 - 2020/1/25

Patch v4.2 - 2020/2/9

Patch v4.2.1 - 2020/2/9

Patch v4.2.2 - 2020/2/9

Patch v4.3 - 2020/2/20

Patch v4.4 - 2020/3/11

Patch v4.5 - 2020/4/3

Patch v4.5.1 - 2020/4/2

Patch v4.6 - 2020/4/8

Patch v5.0 - 2020/4/15

Patch v5.1 - 2020/4/19

Patch v5.2 - 2020/4/23

Patch v5.3 - 2020/5/4

Patch v5.4 - 2020/5/19

Patch v5.5 - 2020/6/2

Patch v5.5.1 - 2020/6/2

Patch v5.5.2 - 2020/6/6

Patch v6.0 - 2020/6/24

Patch v6.0.1 - 2020/6/25

Patch v6.1 - 2020/7/6

Patch v6.2 - 2020/7/19

Patch v6.3 - 2020/7/26

Patch v6.4 - 2020/8/9

Patch v6.4.1 - 2020/8/11

Patch v7.0 - 2020/8/21

Patch v7.1 - 2020/9/6

Patch v7.2 - 2020/9/21

Patch v7.2.1 - 2020/9/23

Patch v7.3 - 2020/10/3

Patch v7.3.2 - 2020/10/4

Patch v7.3.3 - 2020/10/6

Patch v7.4 - 2020/10/17

Patch v7.4.1 - 2020/10/18

Patch v7.5 - 2020/10/30

Patch v7.5.1 - 2020/11/2

Patch v7.6 - 2020/11/8

Patch v7.7 - 2020/11/25

Patch v7.7.1 - 2020/11/25

Patch v8.0 - 2020/12/21

Patch v8.1 - 2020/12/21

Patch v8.2 - 2021/1/2

Patch v8.3 - 2021/1/17

Patch v8.4 - 2021/1/30

Patch v8.5 - 2021/2/13

Patch v8.5.1 - 2021/2/13

Patch v8.5.1 - 2021/2/13

Patch v8.5.2 - 2021/2/13

Patch v9.0 - 2021/2/27

Patch v9.1 - 2021/2/27

Patch v9.2 - 2021/3/7

Patch v9.3 - 2021/3/13

Patch v9.4 - 2021/3/31

Patch v9.4.1 - 2021/4/2

Patch v10 - 2021/4/24

Patch v10.1 - 2021/5/3

Patch v10.2 - 2021/5/18

Patch v10.3 - 2021/6/2

Patch v10.4 - 2021/6/24