Looking for copy of the *old* rules for vehicles

MongolHorde · 11-13-2004, 10:33 PM

Hi all. I'm working (sometimes) on a program for designing Car Wars vehicles. I want to initially make it as simple as I can, to get the basics down. This is not intended for release (for money), and if it seems to work OK, I might go so far as to request permission from SJGames to let it out as freeware.

But anyway, here's what I'm looking for. A copy of the vehicle design rules from the original pocket box edition of CW. I found my old pocket box, but at some point the rules booklet moved to another box, and I have no idea where. I could work from my Uncle Als catalog, but I want to keep the equipment and weapon count down, just to keep my life simple.

The only issue I can see with my request is it likely would be considered copyright violation for someone to scan in and e-mail the design rules....

Thanks,
Jason A.

Piecemaker · 11-14-2004, 07:29 AM

I am sure I have an old copy... But wouldn't you want to use the most updated, which would be the compendium?

MongolHorde · 11-14-2004, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Piecemaker

I am sure I have an old copy... But wouldn't you want to use the most updated, which would be the compendium?

Sort of. What I want is just the basic body types, weapons, and equipment, but I'll use the weight, space, and cost numbers from Uncle Al.

Looking through UA, I can't recall what weapons are or are not from the "early years." As I am going to store the numbers for the body types, weapons, etc in databases, rather than hard-coding them into the program, it will be easy to add weapons, once I get the basics working. Hopefully it will also be relatively easy to add body types (cycles, trucks)

The final hassle will be figuring out how to get it to print out usable record sheets.

Thanks,
Jason A.

Piecemaker · 11-14-2004, 12:31 PM

Well, if you use the Uncle Al's Catalog from Hell, it has all the stuff.

Do you have that book?

dragon1976 · 11-15-2004, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Piecemaker

Well, if you use the Uncle Al's Catalog from Hell, it has all the stuff.

Do you have that book?

Do you know where I can find a copy of UACfH?

Cory

Piecemaker · 11-15-2004, 07:05 AM

Ebay most frequently...

I have a spare, but I am reluctant to let it go. (My name is in it, you see...)

11-13-2004, 10:33 PM	#1
MongolHorde Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Near Detroit, MI	*Looking for copy of the old* rules for vehicles** Hi all. I'm working (sometimes) on a program for designing Car Wars vehicles. I want to initially make it as simple as I can, to get the basics down. This is not intended for release (for money), and if it seems to work OK, I might go so far as to request permission from SJGames to let it out as freeware. But anyway, here's what I'm looking for. A copy of the vehicle design rules from the original pocket box edition of CW. I found my old pocket box, but at some point the rules booklet moved to another box, and I have no idea where. I could work from my Uncle Als catalog, but I want to keep the equipment and weapon count down, just to keep my life simple. The only issue I can see with my request is it likely would be considered copyright violation for someone to scan in and e-mail the design rules.... Thanks, Jason A.

11-14-2004, 07:29 AM	#2
Piecemaker Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: In my house.	*Re: Looking for copy of the old* rules for vehicles** I am sure I have an old copy... But wouldn't you want to use the most updated, which would be the compendium?

11-14-2004, 12:31 PM	#4
Piecemaker Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: In my house.	*Re: Looking for copy of the old* rules for vehicles** Well, if you use the Uncle Al's Catalog from Hell, it has all the stuff. Do you have that book?

11-15-2004, 07:05 AM	#6
Piecemaker Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: In my house.	*Re: Looking for copy of the old* rules for vehicles** Ebay most frequently... I have a spare, but I am reluctant to let it go. (My name is in it, you see...)