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Happy Fourth of July to all Americans! To celebrate, here's an update to the optional files for Skill Tree Rebuild that adds extra fireworks!

Mechs
Previously, there were only two MechDef files for people who wanted stock mechs with the non-stock mortars to play with.

Well, hold on to your butts, because now there's 20 heavy mechs that'll come equipped with mortars.

Cataphract CTF-0X

  • Inferno Mortar
  • Acid Mortar

JagerMech JM-6A
  • Standard Mortar
  • Inferno Mortar
  • Acid Mortar

Orion ON1-K
  • Standard Mortar
  • Inferno Mortar
  • Acid Mortar

Quickdraw QKD-5A
  • Standard Mortar
  • Inferno Mortar
  • Acid Mortar
Stalker STK-4P
  • Standard Mortar
  • Inferno Mortar
  • Acid Mortar
Summoner Prime (Expanded Arsenal)
  • Standard Mortar
  • Inferno Mortar
  • Acid Mortar

Thunderbolt TDR-5SE
  • Standard Mortar
  • Inferno Mortar
  • Acid Mortar

As before, unzip the file inside of any folder containing MechDef files, and ModTek will handle the rest.

But that's not all!

Practice Makes Perfect - No CAC

Poking around the BattleTech mod development Github scene led to me discovering the original version of the mod, which has a Custom Ammo Categories dependency. I've developed my own custom fork, which is available here.

What Does it Do

To quote the original creator (ajkroeg/T-bone):
Original Module: XP Module allows Commander and pilots to gain bonus XP from kills and/or damage dealt during contract. In addition, allows bonus XP to be awareded by combat actions as defined below. Also connects PilotDef kill stats (as displayed in barracks) to Pilot stats accessible by events.
New Module: Specializations - Allows pilots and commander to develop specializations (bonuses) for various mission types and opfor factions. Can be pre-set for specific pilots via tag, or earned by completing missions and getting kills on a given faction.

The original functionality of the mod has been maintained, with the following changes:
  • Improved logging - status effect ID and name + target UI name and ID are shown in logs, allowing everyone to know what status effects were used and when.
  • Skill Tree Rebuild specific status effects from various abilities and traits now give XP (see below).
  • OPFOR specializations completely reworked (see below).

Status Effects and XP bonuses:
"reUseRestrictedbonusEffects_XP": {
        "C3M-Effect": 25,
        "TAG-Effect": 20,
        "PLASMA-Effect": 20,
        "AbilityDefPPC": 25,
        "PainterEffect": 50,
        "HAYWIRE-Effect": 50,
        "StatusEffect-Attack_DamageMelee-Berserk": 50,
        "StatusEffect-BlindingShot-EffectiveRange": 20,
        "StatusEffect-BOXER-IncreasedStabDmg": 25,
        "StatusEffect-BreakLock": 25,
        "StatusEffect-BWCL-WidowsKissWalkSpeed": 25,
        "StatusEffect-Artillery-GimpWalkSpeed": 25,
        "StatusEffect-OverclockDamage": 25,
        "StatusEffect-SuppressionSRM": 20,
        "StatusEffect-SuppressionEnergy": 20,
        "StatusEffect-SuppressionBallistic": 20,
        "StatusEffect-LongestRanges": 20,
        "StatusEffect-NARC-Mult": 20,
        "StatusEffect-TAG-Mult": 20,
    },
    "degradingbonusEffects_XP": {},
    "bonusEffects_XP": {
        "C3-TargetInfo": 1,
        "C3i-TargetInfo": 1,
        "ERLaser-WalkSlow": 10,
        "Effect_DebuffLaserSensor": 10,
        "Effect_AcidDMG": 1,
        "BEES-Effect": 5,
        "Tracer-Effect": 5,
        "Flare-Effect": 2,
        "Suppressant-Effect": 2,
        "StatusEffect-HitDefense-Light": 5,
        "StatusEffect-HitDefense-Medium": 5,
        "StatusEffect-HitDefense-Heavy": 5,
        "StatusEffect-HitDefense-Assault": 5,
        "StatusEffect-EvasionBoostTick": 2,
        "StatusEffect-Elite-ShootAfterSprint": 5,
        "StatusEffect-OverheatedDamageMultiplier": 10,
        "StatusEffect-CQCSuite-Defense_ToHitMelee": 10,
        "StatusEffect_HunkerDown_DR_Lance": 10,
        "StatusEffect-JumpMaven-DistanceBoost": 15,
        "StatusEffect_MissileCounter": 5,
        "StatusEffect-CalledShot-NetworkedTarget": 10,
        "AbilityDefP8": 10
    },

reUseRestrictedbonusEffects_XP can only be used once per target. Using these skills on multiple targets grants you an XP bonus per target.

BonusEffects_XP has no restrictions and is given every time the effect is applied.

OPFOR Specializations

OpForSpecs or OpFor Specializations are unique bonuses awarded to pilots that only apply against specific OpFor factions. Depending on settings they may apply specifically against units of that OpFor faction, or they may apply for the entirety of a contract where that OpFor faction is the contract "target" faction. In addition, OpForSpecs can have "simgame" effects apart from the standard in-contract effects using effectData.

Available OpForSpecs for a given faction can be seen in the faction tooltips in the Commanders Quarters and in Command Center screens. The number in brackets indicates the number of kills required for the OpForSpec to be awarded
To check your OPFOR specializations, follow these instructions:
Pilot specializations (and progress towards them) can be seen by hovering over their large portrait on the right side of the Barracks screen

The reset process is as follows:
Players can reset specializations and clear progress (allowing new specializations to be earned) by holding Control while clicking on the "Service Record" tab in the Barracks. Optionally this ability can be tied to an argo upgrade

Reset is currently not tied to an Argo upgrade.

The current implemented OPFOR Specs are as follows:
Target: Davion
Reputation multiplier: Steiner x 0.8
Store Discount: Steiner -10%
Combat Effect: 10% Called Shot Bonus

Target: Steiner
Reputation multiplier: Davion x 0.8
Store Discount: Davion -10%
Combat Effect: 10% Called Shot Bonus

Target: FWL
Reputation multiplier: Marian Hegemony/Circinus Federation x 0.8
Combat Effect: 10% Called Shot Bonus

Target: Kurita
Reputation multiplier: Kurita x 0.25
Store Selling Price: Kurita +10%
Combat Effect: 10% Called Shot Bonus

Target: Liao
Reputation multiplier: Kurita/Davion/Steiner/Marik x 0.5
Combat Effect: 10% Called Shot Bonus

Target: ComStar
Reputation multiplier: Kurita/Davion/Steiner/Marik/Liao x 0.5
Combat Effect: 10% Called Shot Bonus

Target: Canopus
Store Discount: Aurigan Pirates -10%
Store Selling Price: ComStar +10%
Combat Effect: 10% Called Shot Bonus

Target: Taurian
Cash Bonus: 10,000 CBills per dead Taurian
Combat Effect: 10% Called Shot Bonus

Target: Marian Hegemony
Reputation multiplier: ComStar/Employer x 0.5
Combat Effect: 10% Called Shot Bonus

Target: Niops Assocation
Reputation multiplier: ComStar/Employer x 0.5
Combat Effect: 10% Called Shot Bonus

Target: Outworlds Alliance
Reputation multiplier: Tortuga x 0.5
Store Selling Price: Tortuga +12%
Combat Effect: 10% Called Shot Bonus

Target: Free Rasalhague Republic
Reputation multiplier: Kurita/Steiner x 0.8
Combat Effect: 10% Called Shot Bonus

Target: Aurigan Restoration
Cash multiplier: Locals x 0.25
Combat Effect: 10% Called Shot Bonus

Target: Aurigan Directorate
Reputation multiplier: Aurigan Restoration x 1.0
Combat Effect: 10% Called Shot Bonus

Target: Rim Collection
Reputation multiplier: ComStar x 0.5
Store Discount: ComStar -10%
Combat Effect: 10% Called Shot Bonus

Target: Circinus Federation
Reputation multiplier: Marik x 0.5
Store Discount: Marian -10%
Combat Effect: 10% Called Shot Bonus

Target: Tortuga Dominions
Cash multiplier: Employer x 0.25
Combat Effect: 10% Called Shot Bonus

Target: Aurigan Pirates
Cash multiplier: Employer x 0.1
Cash Bonus: 2500 CBills per dead Pirate
Combat Effect: 10% Called Shot Bonus

Target: JarnFolk
Store Discount: Hanse -20%
Combat Effect: 10% Called Shot Bonus

Target:
Reputation multiplier:
Store Discount:
Combat Effect: 10% Called Shot Bonus

Target: Hanseatic League
Store Discount: Steiner -10%, JarnFolk -20%
Combat Effect: 10% Called Shot Bonus

Target: Chainelane Isles
Reputation multiplier: Chainelane Isles/Target x 0.5
Store Discount: Chainelane Isles -10%
Store Selling Price: Chainelane Isles +10%
Combat Effect: 10% Called Shot Bonus

Target: Locals
Reputation multiplier: System Owner x 2.0
Combat Effect: 10% Called Shot Bonus

Target: Clans
Reputation multiplier: Davion/Steiner/Marik/Kurita/Liao/Magistracy Of Canopus/Taurian Concordat/Outworlds/ComStar/Duchy Of Andurien/Clan Free Guilds x 0.5
Store Discount: Davion/Steiner/Marik/Kurita/Liao/Magistracy Of Canopus/Taurian Concordat/Outworlds/ComStar/Duchy Of Andurien/Clan Free Guilds -10%
Combat Effect: 10% Called Shot Bonus

Target: Clan Free Guilds
Reputation multiplier: Kurita/Clan Blood Spirit/Clan Burrock/Clan Cloud Cobra/Clan Coyote/Clan Diamond Shark/Clan Fire Mandrill/Clan Ghost Bear/Clan Goliath Scorpion/Clan Hells Horses/Clan Ice Hellion/Clan Jade Falcon/Clan Nova Cat/Clan Smoke Jaguar/Clan Snow Raven/Clan Star Adder/Clan Steel Viper/Clan Wolf x 0.5
Store Discount: Kurita/Clan Blood Spirit/Clan Burrock/Clan Cloud Cobra/Clan Coyote/Clan Diamond Shark/Clan Fire Mandrill/Clan Ghost Bear/Clan Goliath Scorpion/Clan Hells Horses/Clan Ice Hellion/Clan Jade Falcon/Clan Nova Cat/Clan Smoke Jaguar/Clan Snow Raven/Clan Star Adder/Clan Steel Viper/Clan Wolf -10%
Combat Effect: 10% Called Shot Bonus

Target: Word of Blake
Reputation multiplier: Davion/Steiner/Marik/Kurita/Liao/Magistracy Of Canopus/Taurian Concordat/Outworlds/ComStar/Duchy Of Andurien/Clan Free Guilds/Clan Blood Spirit/Clan Burrock/Clan Cloud Cobra/Clan Coyote/Clan Diamond Shark/Clan Fire Mandrill/Clan Ghost Bear/Clan Goliath Scorpion/Clan Hells Horses/Clan Ice Hellion/Clan Jade Falcon/Clan Nova Cat/Clan Smoke Jaguar/Clan Snow Raven/Clan Star Adder/Clan Steel Viper/Clan Wolf x 0.5
Store Discount: Davion/Steiner/Marik/Kurita/Liao/Magistracy Of Canopus/Taurian Concordat/Outworlds/ComStar/Duchy Of Andurien/Clan Free Guilds/Clan Blood Spirit/Clan Burrock/Clan Cloud Cobra/Clan Coyote/Clan Diamond Shark/Clan Fire Mandrill/Clan Ghost Bear/Clan Goliath Scorpion/Clan Hells Horses/Clan Ice Hellion/Clan Jade Falcon/Clan Nova Cat/Clan Smoke Jaguar/Clan Snow Raven/Clan Star Adder/Clan Steel Viper/Clan Wolf -10%
Combat Effect: 10% Called Shot Bonus

If you are playing with Vanilla or Extended Arsenal, any OPFOR specs involving non-vanilla factions will not activate.

However, they will not cause any errors, since they are entirely handled by Practice Makes Perfect.

Head here to pick up the optional files now!

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