THE SHACK
Online BattleTech
The Campaign
Dynamic, with combats raging from small skirmishes to full planetary assaults, the Shack offers a simple, direct, login and play environment for BattleTech players. Using the MegaMek engine, we aim at clear and concise information flow for all MekWars/MegaMek players, both old and new.Guides
MekWars InterfaceMegaMek Interface
Links
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Interface Overview
Here is an overview of the game screen. It is shown during the fire phase, but the elements are similar during other phases.
The numbered parts are:
- Main Window: It is currently showing the map (see below.) The report appears here during report phases.
- Mech Display: This shows information on the currently selected unit. You may click the tabs at the top to access a variety of information about your mech. Of course, even though it is called the mech display, information for tanks and infantry are displayed as well.
- Minimap: This is a smaller version of the game map. You may click on the minimap to pan around the main map. You may use the plus and minus (+/-) buttons to change the scale of the minimap.
- Player List: Shows the names of the players currently in the game. [ghost] next to a player's name means he/she is disconnected. The [observer] tag indicates that a player has no mechs in the fight.
- Chat Display: On the top you see messages that have been sent. On the bottom you may type your own message. You also enter certain server commands through the chat interface. Type "/help" for a list.
- Action Buttons: Click these to perform various actions in the game. The specific function of the buttons is explained in the documentation for that phase.
- Status Bar & Toggle Buttons: The status bar tells you whose turn and what phase it is. At the very left, there are two buttons, marked "D" and "M". The D button toggles the Mech Display, and the M button toggles the MiniMap
The Map Board
Hovering the mouse over the map board will display a tooltip with information on things under the mouse cursor. It will display information on hexes, units, and attacks represented by attack arrows.
Right+clicking will bring up a pop-up menu with a few options. You use this pop-up menu to view a unit in the Mech Display at any time. When it is your turn, you may use the menu to select a unit of yours. During the Firing and Physical phases, you may also use this menu to target a unit or a hex for attacks.
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