ALPHA/README.md

A Lightweight Python Hit Arithmetic - ALPHA

A to-hit calculator and damage/heat tracker for Battletech: Alpha Strike.

Current Features

As of now, you can:

• Set the following mech attributes on a per-mech basis:
  • Name
  • Size
  • Pilot Skill
  • Total Movement Modifier
  • Add multiple mechs
  • Query a list of mechs based on player name
  • Modify mech stats on demand

Upcoming Features

Next on the release docket:

• Set mech armor and structure values
• Set damage for each range bracket
• Set heat scale
• Set critical points
• Run attack rolls to and against mechs

Core Features

Once those key things are taken care of, you’ll be able to:

• Load multiple mechs from a local file
• Load multiple mechs from an online source
• Automatic critical calculations upon structure damage
• Turn-based damage, so all pending effects are held in a buffer before they apply after all actions in a turn