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Racer · 04-16-2019, 04:11 PM

The 5 Phase vs 10 Phase movement chart is different - as is the advanced maneuvering system . The original very basic maneuvers presented in 1981 Classic & 1985 Deluxe aren't really compatible with those from ADQ 6/3 & 2nd Edition of Compendium onwards .

Construction , Weapons , Accessories , variety of Vehicles , Character Skills , Targeting modifiers , etc etc all massively expanded .

The small box Carwars from around 1990 incorporates some of the changes , but misses others - from memory Steelbelted Tires are included , but Power Plant modifications like Super Conductors & Platinum Catalysts are not ? I'll have to really dig to find my rulebook from that one to check .

All in all it's your game , as so long as players agree & any query is resolved logically & to majority satisfaction , then it's all good :-)

04-16-2019, 04:11 PM	#2
Racer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: London, UK	Re: Car Wars Classic vs the old Car Wars Compendium. The 5 Phase vs 10 Phase movement chart is different - as is the advanced maneuvering system . The original very basic maneuvers presented in 1981 Classic & 1985 Deluxe aren't really compatible with those from ADQ 6/3 & 2nd Edition of Compendium onwards . Construction , Weapons , Accessories , variety of Vehicles , Character Skills , Targeting modifiers , etc etc all massively expanded . The small box Carwars from around 1990 incorporates some of the changes , but misses others - from memory Steelbelted Tires are included , but Power Plant modifications like Super Conductors & Platinum Catalysts are not ? I'll have to really dig to find my rulebook from that one to check . All in all it's your game , as so long as players agree & any query is resolved logically & to majority satisfaction , then it's all good :-) __________________ Five Gauss Guns on a Camper !!! The Resident Brit .