OK. That's it ...

Thunderheart · 02-02-2012, 10:03 PM

So now I've decided to play Car Wars. 30 years ago one of my buddies tried to get me to play a hundred times but I always said "Nah, lets play Ogre/Melee/Rommel's Panzers/Chitin I" or whatever.

Better late than never! Anyway the profusion of rules/supplements is making my head spin. Where do I start quickly, simply and cheaply? Wanna debut Car Wars at my first "Family with Adult Children Game Night" next weekend.

Any advice appreciated.

Thunder

Roadwarless · 02-02-2012, 10:36 PM

Theres a new player thread to Car Wars here, somewhere. Enjoy

ak_aramis · 02-03-2012, 02:14 AM

In the Beginning...
IMO, start with the "Mini Car Wars" cheapie from either WH23 or e23...

If you like it, then get Compendium.

Then, and only then...
If you can find it, Uncle Al's Catalogue from Hell is nice.

If you plan on using it as an RPG, you'll want the Road Atlases for G:AD, and quite possibly want G:AD1, but IIRC, both of those are going to be dead tree finds only.

Jeffr0 · 02-04-2012, 11:47 AM

I suggest starting with Compendium... but only print out the fire and movement stuff for cars. Try a game just with Killer Karts in order to get the hang of the rules. There's a lot of ways you could go after that. See here for more starting out advice and scenario suggestions.

I personally dislike the old "jump start" rules and the mini CAR WARS games. If you want a simplified game, go with one of the 5th edition sets from warehouse23. Your mileage may vary....

Thunderheart · 02-04-2012, 12:50 PM

Thanx for the responses guys I appreciate it. I want to introduce the game to my youngest daughter and her entourage. They are in their early twenties and don't have very long attention spans. Jeffr0 you mentioned you dislike the mini CW rules. Can you elaborate?

Thunder

Jeffr0 · 02-05-2012, 12:43 PM

Okay, I looked at it....

Mini CAR WARS is the same thing as the jump start rules that debuted in the Deluxe edition.

There is no turning key.
The number of maneuver types is limited.
There is no handling status.
The collision rules are simplified to the 1d6 damage per 10mph + 3" drop.
The stock car list is kind of lame.

Okay, so it isn't that bad. Several of those rules are from the pocket box edition or else ended up in GURPS Autduel first edition and CAR WARS 5th edition. To me... it just isn't CAR WARS....

oscar1-1 · 02-05-2012, 04:46 PM

Hiya

could you do me a favour and post the stats for the bikes and sidecars please?

I mostly just want to see how they've come along from the original box set (which I passed on many moons ago)

Thanks

Andrew Hackard · 02-05-2012, 04:51 PM

Posting our copyrighted content is against forum rules and will lead to the poster being banned. Don't do it. Don't ask for it.

oscar1-1 · 02-06-2012, 04:24 PM

Apologies, I didn't know I was doing a wrong un' by asking for the bike stats (I was just trying to remember what the Outlander combo was)

Now who did I give that box to ...

Jeffr0 · 02-06-2012, 07:01 PM

Hm.... The Outlander is not in the Compendium!?

I guess you can't get stats for that legally as I don't think it was in the Vehicle Guide, either....

02-02-2012, 10:03 PM	#1
Thunderheart Join Date: Jan 2012	OK. That's it ... So now I've decided to play Car Wars. 30 years ago one of my buddies tried to get me to play a hundred times but I always said "Nah, lets play Ogre/Melee/Rommel's Panzers/Chitin I" or whatever. Better late than never! Anyway the profusion of rules/supplements is making my head spin. Where do I start quickly, simply and cheaply? Wanna debut Car Wars at my first "Family with Adult Children Game Night" next weekend. Any advice appreciated. Thunder

02-02-2012, 10:36 PM	#2
Roadwarless Join Date: Nov 2009	Re: OK. That's it ... Theres a new player thread to Car Wars here, somewhere. Enjoy

02-03-2012, 02:14 AM	#3
ak_aramis Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alsea, OR	Re: OK. That's it ... In the Beginning... IMO, start with the "Mini Car Wars" cheapie from either WH23 or e23... If you like it, then get Compendium. Then, and only then... If you can find it, Uncle Al's Catalogue from Hell is nice. If you plan on using it as an RPG, you'll want the Road Atlases for G:AD, and quite possibly want G:AD1, but IIRC, both of those are going to be dead tree finds only.

02-04-2012, 11:47 AM	#4
Jeffr0 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Harrisonburg VA	Re: OK. That's it ... I suggest starting with Compendium... but only print out the fire and movement stuff for cars. Try a game just with Killer Karts in order to get the hang of the rules. There's a lot of ways you could go after that. See here for more starting out advice and scenario suggestions. I personally dislike the old "jump start" rules and the mini CAR WARS games. If you want a simplified game, go with one of the 5th edition sets from warehouse23. Your mileage may vary.... __________________ Jeffro's Space Gaming Blog Microgames, Monster Games, and Role Playing Games

02-04-2012, 12:50 PM	#5
Thunderheart Join Date: Jan 2012	Re: OK. That's it ... Thanx for the responses guys I appreciate it. I want to introduce the game to my youngest daughter and her entourage. They are in their early twenties and don't have very long attention spans. Jeffr0 you mentioned you dislike the mini CW rules. Can you elaborate? Thunder

02-05-2012, 12:43 PM	#6
Jeffr0 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Harrisonburg VA	Re: OK. That's it ... Okay, I looked at it.... Mini CAR WARS is the same thing as the jump start rules that debuted in the Deluxe edition. There is no turning key. The number of maneuver types is limited. There is no handling status. The collision rules are simplified to the 1d6 damage per 10mph + 3" drop. The stock car list is kind of lame. Okay, so it isn't that bad. Several of those rules are from the pocket box edition or else ended up in GURPS Autduel first edition and CAR WARS 5th edition. To me... it just isn't CAR WARS.... __________________ Jeffro's Space Gaming Blog Microgames, Monster Games, and Role Playing Games Last edited by Jeffr0; 02-06-2012 at 10:01 AM.

02-05-2012, 04:46 PM	#7
oscar1-1 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: London	Re: OK. That's it ... Hiya could you do me a favour and post the stats for the bikes and sidecars please? I mostly just want to see how they've come along from the original box set (which I passed on many moons ago) Thanks

02-05-2012, 04:51 PM	#8
Andrew Hackard *Munchkin* Line Editor Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Austin, TX	Re: OK. That's it ... Posting our copyrighted content is against forum rules and will lead to the poster being banned. Don't do it. Don't ask for it. __________________ Andrew Hackard, *Munchkin* Line Editor If you have a question that isn't getting answered, we have a thread for that. Let people like what they like. Don't be a gamer hater. #PlayMunchkin on social media: Twitter \|\| Facebook \|\| Instagram \|\| YouTube Follow us on Kickstarter: Steve Jackson Games and Warehouse 23

02-06-2012, 04:24 PM	#9
oscar1-1 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: London	Re: OK. That's it ... Apologies, I didn't know I was doing a wrong un' by asking for the bike stats (I was just trying to remember what the Outlander combo was) Now who did I give that box to ...

02-06-2012, 07:01 PM	#10
Jeffr0 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Harrisonburg VA	Re: OK. That's it ... Hm.... The Outlander is not in the Compendium!? I guess you can't get stats for that legally as I don't think it was in the Vehicle Guide, either.... __________________ Jeffro's Space Gaming Blog Microgames, Monster Games, and Role Playing Games