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Find my insights on writing, writing for BattleTech, or thoughts about what i’ve written.
Writing Clan vs. Inner Sphere Combat Styles in BattleTech Fiction
Writing Clan vs. Inner Sphere Combat Styles in BattleTech Fiction Clan and Inner Sphere forces do not fight the same way,…
Writing ‘Mech Combat from Non-Pilot POVs in BattleTech Fiction
Writing ‘Mech Combat from Non-Pilot POVs in BattleTech Fiction The default perspective in BattleTech combat fiction is the cockpit. The MechWarrior’s…
Writing Battlefield Terrain and Environment in BattleTech Fiction
Writing Battlefield Terrain and Environment in BattleTech Fiction Terrain is not scenery. In BattleTech fiction, terrain determines who can see whom,…
Writing Physical Attacks in BattleTech Fiction: Kicks, Punches, and DFA
Writing Physical Attacks in BattleTech Fiction: Kicks, Punches, and DFA Physical attacks are the most visceral moments in BattleTech fiction. A…
Writing the Pilot Inside the Machine in BattleTech Fiction
Writing the Pilot Inside the Machine in BattleTech Fiction A BattleMech is the most powerful ground weapon in the Inner Sphere….
Pacing a BattleTech ‘Mech Battle: From First Shot to Resolution
Pacing a BattleTech ‘Mech Battle: From First Shot to Resolution ‘Mech battles have a natural rhythm. Range dictates it. A fight…
Writing Combined Arms in BattleTech Fiction
Writing Combined Arms in BattleTech Fiction Most BattleTech fiction defaults to ‘Mech-on-‘Mech combat. Two BattleMechs close range, exchange fire, and one…
Writing Weapon Choice as Character Work in BattleTech Fiction
Writing Weapon Choice as Character Work in BattleTech Fiction A MechWarrior’s loadout tells you who they are before they speak a…
Writing Heat as a Narrative Weapon in BattleTech Fiction
Writing Heat as a Narrative Weapon in BattleTech Fiction Heat is the mechanic that makes BattleTech fiction its own thing. Other…
Writing Damage and Consequences in BattleTech Fiction
Writing Damage and Consequences in BattleTech Fiction A weapon hit in BattleTech fiction is not the end of a moment. It…
Writing the Physicality of ‘Mech Combat in BattleTech Fiction
Writing the Physicality of ‘Mech Combat in BattleTech Fiction The difference between flat ‘Mech combat and prose that puts the reader…
BattleTech ilClan Era Reading Order
BattleTech ilClan Era Reading Order The ilClan era begins in 3151 when Clan Wolf, led by Khan Alaric Ward, conquers Terra…