2142: Battlefield

The conflict pits the against the Pan-Asian Coalition (PAC) . This setting allowed for a unique aesthetic: massive concrete bunkers, desolate frozen tundra, and a palpable sense of dread that is often missing from the more "heroic" modern-day entries. The Titan: A Masterclass in Objective-Based Play

The Frozen Frontier: Why Battlefield 2142 Remains a Masterpiece of Speculative War Battlefield 2142

Unlike many modern shooters where tanks are simply "health sponges," vehicles in 2142 had distinct weak points , such as rear vents on mechs, that could be exploited by clever infantry. The conflict pits the against the Pan-Asian Coalition (PAC)

The final act is a claustrophobic, infantry-only rush through the Titan's corridors to destroy its core. The final act is a claustrophobic, infantry-only rush

Teams fight to capture missile silos on the ground. Once held, these silos launch automated missiles at the enemy's Titan—a massive, floating warship.

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Jared Rascher

Jared is one of the hosts of the THAC0 with Advantage podcast, as well as one of the players on the actual play show The Heroes of Hovel's Way. In addition to his articles on Gnome Stew, he also has a blog, What Do I Know?, which explores roleplaying games and genre content. In 1994, he won a $50 gift certificate from the RPGA for a contest soliciting Forgotten Realms adventure, which remains his most noteworthy accomplishment to date.

2142: Battlefield


  1. Battlefield 2142

    Are people today such fragile creampuffs that they need “safety” tools and “sensitivity” rules? Pathetic.

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  2. Battlefield 2142

    Good review, but I do think that if people are familiar with the grit, gore, violence, and moral dilemmas of The Walking Dead then they know what they’re getting into.
    Just my two cents though.
    Keep up the good work!

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