BattleTech THUD is a Java client for Battletech MUXes that facilitates connection, providing software functionality to improve the user experience.
If you're a fan of Battletech MUXes, you'll want to check out BattleTech THUD. This Java client connects to MUXes and displays tactical combat data in an easy-to-read format. With the BattleTech THUD client, you can view a tactical map, contacts list, armor status, and more.
One of the standout features of BattleTech THUD is its impressive tactical map display. You can see screenshots of this on the product page. The map displays all enemy and friendly contacts with headings, as well as unique icons for each movement type. It also includes current heading and desired heading indicators, weapons arc indicators, an overall armor percentage display, and a heat indicator. If desired, you can even display hex numbers, and the varying colors of hexes based on height make it easy to visualize the terrain.
In addition to the tactical map display, BattleTech THUD includes a separate contacts window, customizable colors and font sizes, and much more. The client has ANSI color support, and this release includes a number of significant improvements, such as better handling of focus issues and support for copy and paste. There's also key bindings support, a LOS overlay mode, the ability to directly load MUX-format map files, greatly improved preferences support, and some minor bugfixes.
To use BattleTech THUD, you'll need the Java Development Kit (JDK) 1.5 or better. Overall, if you're a Battletech fan who's looking for an easy-to-use client for MUXes, BattleTech THUD is definitely worth checking out.
One of the standout features of BattleTech THUD is its impressive tactical map display. You can see screenshots of this on the product page. The map displays all enemy and friendly contacts with headings, as well as unique icons for each movement type. It also includes current heading and desired heading indicators, weapons arc indicators, an overall armor percentage display, and a heat indicator. If desired, you can even display hex numbers, and the varying colors of hexes based on height make it easy to visualize the terrain.
In addition to the tactical map display, BattleTech THUD includes a separate contacts window, customizable colors and font sizes, and much more. The client has ANSI color support, and this release includes a number of significant improvements, such as better handling of focus issues and support for copy and paste. There's also key bindings support, a LOS overlay mode, the ability to directly load MUX-format map files, greatly improved preferences support, and some minor bugfixes.
To use BattleTech THUD, you'll need the Java Development Kit (JDK) 1.5 or better. Overall, if you're a Battletech fan who's looking for an easy-to-use client for MUXes, BattleTech THUD is definitely worth checking out.
What's New
Version 1.4: N/A