Starting out in Car Wars

Aigol · 08-23-2015, 05:57 PM

I am looking on Warehouse and can't figure out the differences between car wars classic and car wars Deluxe edition? Are they completely different or is it worth getting both of them? Or of the two which should I get?

TamsinP · 08-24-2015, 01:48 AM

Deluxe has the Compendium rules which covers a wide range of vehicle types, plus equipment and weapons.

Classic is a slimmed down version with some minor changes and only covers electric powered cars, bikes and trikes. The equipment and weapon options are also reduced in scope.

The basic mechanics are the same for both.

There is also 5th edition, where the mechanics are slightly altered and which lacks an official vehicle design system and only has cars. It's designed at 3X scale (1:60; Hotwheels scale). There are 9 books (each containing the rules) - these have the titles "Division X, Set Y - aaaaa vs bbbbb"; and two supplements - Division 5 Vehicle Guide, and Arena Book 1.

For 5th edition there is a thread on this forum where folks have reverse engineered the designs to come up with a vehicle design system.

Magesmiley · 08-24-2015, 08:39 AM

Start with Classic. It is a subset of what is in the Compendium/Deluxe version and less to have to grapple with if you are new to the game.

There is some discussion about the products in this thread that might be helpful.

Blue Ghost · 08-24-2015, 01:28 PM

What the others said. Classic CW is cars and bikes (maybe vans and pickups too, but I can't recall) with basic weapons; machine guns, anti--tank guns, rockets, smoke screens and such.

Deluxe brings in all the other supplements that were published over the ten year period of the 80s; semi-trucks, delivery vans, boats, tanks and a whole slew of equipment, half of which I can't even remember .... smoke grenades? Incendiary ammo? Twin lasers, and other goodies, gadgets and gizmos.

I'd stick with basic Car Wars, learn the ropes, see if you and your friends like the game, and if so, then graduate to the deluxe version.

Good luck and have fun. >:)

brionl · 08-25-2015, 10:34 AM

Use the Car Wars Combat Garage to make your cars. Not only does it give a convenient print out, it reduces the number of math errors.
"Oh, I forgot to add in the weight of ammo for my weapons? My bad."

http://carwars.opentools.org/

08-23-2015, 05:57 PM	#1
Aigol Join Date: Jan 2010	Starting out in Car Wars I am looking on Warehouse and can't figure out the differences between car wars classic and car wars Deluxe edition? Are they completely different or is it worth getting both of them? Or of the two which should I get?

08-24-2015, 01:48 AM	#2
TamsinP Join Date: May 2015 Location: London, UK	Re: Starting out in Car Wars Deluxe has the Compendium rules which covers a wide range of vehicle types, plus equipment and weapons. Classic is a slimmed down version with some minor changes and only covers electric powered cars, bikes and trikes. The equipment and weapon options are also reduced in scope. The basic mechanics are the same for both. There is also 5th edition, where the mechanics are slightly altered and which lacks an official vehicle design system and only has cars. It's designed at 3X scale (1:60; Hotwheels scale). There are 9 books (each containing the rules) - these have the titles "Division X, Set Y - aaaaa vs bbbbb"; and two supplements - Division 5 Vehicle Guide, and Arena Book 1. For 5th edition there is a thread on this forum where folks have reverse engineered the designs to come up with a vehicle design system.

08-24-2015, 08:39 AM	#3
Magesmiley Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Snohomish, WA	Re: Starting out in Car Wars Start with Classic. It is a subset of what is in the Compendium/Deluxe version and less to have to grapple with if you are new to the game. There is some discussion about the products in this thread that might be helpful. __________________ Dynamax Designs, Designing quality since 2035. Watch your handling and remember to Drive Offensively!

08-24-2015, 01:28 PM	#4
Blue Ghost Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Spinward Marches	Re: Starting out in Car Wars What the others said. Classic CW is cars and bikes (maybe vans and pickups too, but I can't recall) with basic weapons; machine guns, anti--tank guns, rockets, smoke screens and such. Deluxe brings in all the other supplements that were published over the ten year period of the 80s; semi-trucks, delivery vans, boats, tanks and a whole slew of equipment, half of which I can't even remember .... smoke grenades? Incendiary ammo? Twin lasers, and other goodies, gadgets and gizmos. I'd stick with basic Car Wars, learn the ropes, see if you and your friends like the game, and if so, then graduate to the deluxe version. Good luck and have fun. >:)

08-25-2015, 10:34 AM	#5
brionl Join Date: Jul 2013	Re: Starting out in Car Wars Use the Car Wars Combat Garage to make your cars. Not only does it give a convenient print out, it reduces the number of math errors. "Oh, I forgot to add in the weight of ammo for my weapons? My bad." http://carwars.opentools.org/