We all love our minis, but what about if you're new and want to try BattleTech before you buy into the hobby? Thanks to Catalyst Game Labs, you can learn to play for FREE! Episode 14 is a discussion with another new to the universe friend, CJ, from the Next Gen Nerd podcast. We look at how you can play BattleTech for free with some official resources. In preparation, CJ even listened to his first BattleTech novel, Decision at Thunder Rift, so we finish the episode with a short first impressions discussion! Check out the Downloads page on Battletech's website! https://bg.battletech.com Shoutout to Doc_ShootNLoot for finding the direct link for the 2022 Salvage Box Quick Start! Get it here: https://bg.battletech.com/wp-content/uploads/1645/44/Salvage-Box-Quick-Start-Rules.pdf Once you decide to buys some box sets, force packs, or sourcebooks, Check out our sponsor: Fortress Miniatures & Games! https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/ Follow the Mercenary Star Podcast on Twitter: @MercStarPodcast Follow the Mercenary Star Podcast on Instagram: Mercenary Star Podcast Follow Seth on twitter: https://twitter.com/WhiteFoxSG Follow CJ and the Next Gen Nerd podcast on X (Twitter):https://twitter.com/NextGen_Nerd Check out the other awesome BattleTech Podcasters & Creators in the Valhalla Club discord! https://discord.gg/NjMqnXqPYs Email us at [email protected]