CWC2.5 Errata for Junk Dropper

[Stoob]

I thought I would publish this helpful info here, a response from SJG regarding the Green and Black Car Wars Compendium 2.5 Junk Dropper

My email...

> for Car Wars Compendium catalog #7142, 2 Ed. 5 Printing
>
> On page(s) 51 + 137
> I've got the green and black CWC2, correction on the number there...it's catalog #7142 published in '98.
>
> I'm looking at the chart on pages 51 and 137 of my book, and it does say a JD (Junk Dropper) is $50, 25lbs and 1 space unloaded. 5 ammo capacity. CPS and WPS are $0 and 25lbs. L$ listed is $50 and LWt is 125 lbs.
>
> This is totally different from what it says on page 101, in the text, where the WPS is 10 lbs and ammo capacity 10.

And from SJG...

The info in the text might have been what was intended by the designer, but the info in the charts would be what actually got playtested and has been used since then by players. Consider the charts to be the definitive data.

They further noted that since the game is no longer in print they would not publish this errata unless it was re-released. That's why I posted the response from SJG games here in the forum.

[swordtart]

Except of course that the data from the table results in an inconsistency as 25lb + 5 shots at 25 lb gives a loaded weight of 150 lb not 125 lb. The data from the description is internally consistent with 25 lb plus ten shots at 10 lb giving the stated loaded weight of 125 lb.

The weight of a loaded magazine in both sources gives 115 lb where 15 lb plus 5 shots at 25 lb would be 140 lb. Again the 10 shots at 10 lb works out right.

I have always used the 10 lb per shot figure, I haven't experienced a surfeit of junk droppers in designs, so I think that indicates that it isn't an overly generous. The output could be as little as 2 x 1/4" squares that might inflict a maximum of 3 points of damage as long as the victim doesn't have solids and is at most a 1/2" sqaure. Enough mines and spikes to make 1" a threat only weigh 5 lb.

Ignore the man from SJG, trust the designer instead and use the 10 lb figure. If anyone questions it, tell them I said it was OK. I am not an employee of SJG, but I still support the product even though it is out of print (and can a print it yourself download every technically be out of print?). Who's with me?

[Parody]

The UACFH gives 10 lbs/$0/10 shots in both the text and the tables. That's what I'd go with.

I occasionally use Junk Droppers, but filled with sand for icy roads and to counter collision packages.

[Stoob]

I still support the product even though it is out of print (and can a print it yourself download every technically be out of print?). Who's with me?

I'm with you. ;-)

[43Supporter]

Originally Posted by Stoob

I'm with you. ;-)

And SJG wonders why no one takes their MIBs and editors seriously any more (if ever)....

[kjamma4]

I'm still waiting for the Tracer Ammo for this weapon.

[Stoob]

love it. glowing nails

[43Supporter]

Originally Posted by kjamma4

I'm still waiting for the Tracer Ammo for this weapon.

Tracers are only for DF weapons -- so unless you want a Tracer-loaded Mine Flinger.... >;)

[swordtart]

Nah, the tracer is so the Highway Cops can trace who's dumping all the crap on the highways ;)

[Hemlock]

Originally Posted by 43Supporter

Tracers are only for DF weapons -- so unless you want a Tracer-loaded Mine Flinger.... >;)

Or a tracer loaded spike-gun ...

Shooting red-hot nails !