BattleTech: Getting a foot in the hanger door

BattleTech has been around for over 40 years, and has seen many talented people working on the game line over that time - game designers, writers, artists, editors, layout, fact-checkers, and proofreaders. Many Catalyst employees and freelancers began their careers as fans, and other fans continue to provide valuable services to making the game line what it is.But how did they get their ‘Mechs foot in the hanger door, and how can other fans get involved with the game line? 

This event at booth 3-150 will showcase some of the luminaries of the community and provide opportunities to ask questions … and maybe  get your foot in the ‘Mech-bay door

Writing: Getting hired as a writer or artist in the game industry is a long-standing challenge as few companies accept unsolicited submissions. Nowadays, however, there is Shrapnel, The BattleTech Magazine that is constantly seeking new talent  and writers will be on hand to talk about their stories

CDT: The Catalyst Demo Team (CDT) promotes BatlleTech and other Catalyst games at conventions and events world wide. Members of the team will be on hand to answer questions about how you can join and the challenges and benefits of joining the CDT

CSO: Battletech is renowned for its visuals, especially the models used to play BattleTech and Alpha Strike, be they from Catalyst or IronWind Metals. However, what brings these models to life is the vibrant paint schemes that build unit cohesion and establish character. The pinnacle of this is the CamoSpecs Online team, whose creations run the gamut of Inner Sphere Houses and Clans, and all eras. CSO Agustin (GodAndDavion) will be on hand to answer questions about the group and its work.

Sarna: A famous soldier once said “information is ammunition” and Sarna.Net is a well-established repository of BattleTech lore, used by writers and fans alike, and maintained by volunteers  DMON, one of the site's loremasters and administrators, will be on hand to answer questions.

MegaMekLab: Online tools for playing BattleTech and creating units are a vital part of the modern player community, and none more so than MegaMekLab and MekBay. Developer Andrea (Drake) will be available to answer your questions

Sponsored by Catalyst Game Labs