u/insaneruffles

For those who have played both, what are the major differences between both mods? I am looking to get back into the game, but I am having a time deciding between the two. I know that Rogue Tech has a more in-depth Mech Bay, but other than that, what are the big differences?

I am going to start a playthrough from scratch once the new DLC drops, but I am struggling deciding between a MercTech playthrough, or a YAML playthrough.

YAML series of mods are very good, and allow for wider mod compatibility. I would also use the following mods with this list:
- Coyote Mission Pack/Overhaul
- vonMissions
- vonBiomes
- vonHud /w vonCommander
- TTrulezAI
- Mech Delivery
- Advanced Zoom
- Better Salvage Shares/Purchase Salvage
- etc (could use more suggestions for this list as well!)

MercTech on the other hand is an amazing overhaul that turns the game into something truly unique. The idea of playing a modified version of the tabletop in an immersive sim-like experience sounds great. Unfortunately, MercTech is also incompatible with most other major mods. I would use the following mods with MercTech:
- Battlegrid Reordered
- TTrulezAI
- Advanced Zoom
- ??? I honestly dont know what else could be compatible.

It is a hard decision. I feel like Im missing out on a bunch of added mod content (i.e. vonMissions, Coyotes, vonBiomes) with MercTech, but I also feel like MercTech's overhaul makes for superior gameplay.

What do you think?

Its dumb, but I always try to avoid using the same mech twice in my drop roster when playing Clans or Mercs. Even if it ends up being a detriment in the end.

I cant even pinpoint exactly why I prefer this.