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Well, I am more excited about the 'streamlined' rules. I have not played carwars in ages, but I recall a fairly fun game being degenerated into an arms race...
hishameq
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Mar 3, 2002
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They seem to have take some of those ideas to heart. I think they have tried to make an intuitive game. Although I have not yet seen the rules, here are some ...
possum knavel
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Mar 7, 2002
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'cause Car wars has just gone to the printer!...
fabe_ca
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Mar 13, 2002
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Hello all. I am new here, but not to CW. I was one of the founding members of the Las Vegas chapter ofr AADA, E.L.I.T.E. P.O.W.E.R. I am looking forward to...
deadtechinc
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Mar 15, 2002
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How long do you think it will take for someone to create a workable set of design rules? :) ... __________________________________________________ Do You...
Steve Kerry
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Mar 15, 2002
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On the Steve Jackson Games homepage there is a link to a site offering a chance to win all 9 of the starter carwars books. Might be worthwhile checking out...
hishameq
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Mar 15, 2002
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... From: deadtechinc <deadtechinc@...> To: <carwars@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2002 11:01 PM Subject: [carwars] Old Player...New to...
Paul Chapman
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Mar 15, 2002
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Sweet! I can't wait then ... ===== Lee Langston BenCon Miniature Games Coordinator http://www.ogresforge.com AIM: drgtc "Just another day in paradox!" ...
Gobbo
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Mar 15, 2002
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- i was just at the carWras web-site and it's looking great,how long untile the new setes get back from the priter?...
fabe_ca
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Mar 16, 2002
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So is the new scale for car wars going to be matchbox scale? If it is, there is a game out called Krash that has scale cars with weapon packs available. ...
deadtechinc
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Mar 21, 2002
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We are a few people here who tried Krash but it was sadly enough nowhere near the fun of Car Wars. But the mini's looked good once painted. I'm gonna start...
Martin Persson
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Mar 21, 2002
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... Actually, no. The new size of the Luxury will be 3" long. The Mid-size will be small than that (don't have the exact length in my brain at the moment), and...
Paul Chapman
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Mar 22, 2002
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... Still it should'nt be too hard to find toy car under 3" to use in the game you'll just have to look a little harder maybe...
fabe_ca
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Mar 22, 2002
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... Actually, I am thinking I'll just mount them on a 3" x 1.5" card to make them the right size, since I have about 30 ready to go at matchbox scale. ===== ...
Gobbo
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Mar 23, 2002
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... scale. ... Thats what I'm plaing to do, glue each car to a base of the apropetie size for it's size class this well both prevent the car from rolling...
fabe_ca
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Mar 23, 2002
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All, The proliferation and price of Matchbox and Hotwheels cars, plus military vehicles, cannot be beaten. Hasbro, like Microsoft, has won. The fact is, what...
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May 1, 2002
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... From: companycmd <companycmd@...> To: <carwars@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2002 11:59 AM Subject: [carwars] Matchbox Cars ... Obviously,...
Paul Chapman
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May 6, 2002
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I am looking to do a Car Wars Game at a local Game store and remember seeing an article, some where, on Super Scale Car Wars. Can anyone send me a copy of...
Gobbo
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May 6, 2002
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Some people play with Matchbox size vehicles, also known as "3XCW". Do a search for that and you should find several sites that also mention other scales. ...
Steve Kerry
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May 7, 2002
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... True,the SJG "Car Wars" minis will be far better then converted "hot wheels" there is no dout about that,but untile they come out I still think many of us...
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May 9, 2002
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Has anyone got an idea on how the Sonic Cannon works if shooting at tires? Tire and tire-armor? Two tires? / Martin Persson "Let he who is without sin try to...
Martin Persson
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May 13, 2002
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... One tire. Paul Chapman Miniatures Division Manager Ogre Line Editor Car Wars Line Editor Steve Jackson Games paul@......
Paul Chapman
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May 13, 2002
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That's what we agreed on too. Thanks....
Martin Persson
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May 13, 2002
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Sure, SJ can market their own cars, but for $.89 cents each??!! Somehow, I HIGHLY doubt it. Personally, I say don't waste your time or effort; just make...
Terry M Cabak
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May 14, 2002
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... I disagree. None of the Compact or Subcompacts made by Hotwheels and Matchbox are to scale with thier other cars. I have a Cooper Mini that is as big as...
Gobbo
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May 14, 2002
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... i'm with gobbo, we'll be better off with what ever minis SJG puts out i ust got the 1st div 5 sets today and now that know how small the car counters...
fabe_ca
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May 18, 2002
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Ok i just got my 1st div 5 starter set and and the use of the larger car in rule examples is throwing me a bit so l'm a little unsure on the corret way to make...
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May 18, 2002
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This one had me confused along with the drifts (that was cleared up when I read the errata though). Here goes: 1. Choose the desired bend. 2. Line up the...
Martin Persson
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May 18, 2002
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A question on maneuvers: When is a maneuver completed? A car cannot fire during a maneuver. My interpetation is that a maneuver is completed after the car has...
Martin Persson
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May 18, 2002
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-' thanks,that clears things up but i do have one more question, does the be= nd cost movment like in a drift IE if i'm going 30 mph and i've already move= d...
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