just ordered mine
http://www.warehouse23.com/products/car-wars-classic-2
Kyle has a copy in Indy - I will have a copy locally...
Not sure when your FLGS will have it, but there is a LIMITED number in Austin and a LIMITED number went to the distribution outlets...
Monday, October 27, 2014
map now has gridlines
map now has gridlines
In an attempt to make this as close to a table top simulation as possible, I have replaced the map with one I discovered as part of the Car Wars Classic PDF...
It is full size, so it was just a point of replacing the layer in Photoshop with this one...
In an attempt to make this as close to a table top simulation as possible, I have replaced the map with one I discovered as part of the Car Wars Classic PDF...
It is full size, so it was just a point of replacing the layer in Photoshop with this one...
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Classic PDF and other things...
Classic PDF and other things...
First, the boxed edition that Kyle has in Indiana has still not hit the stores, BUT I have learned that the same ruleset is available as a PDF on Warehouse 23. I just purchased it so I will have it going forward (even though I'll be getting a box set for me to keep in Tennessee, it's nice to have the rules on the laptop for when I'm updating the game).
Here's the link - http://www.warehouse23.com/products/car-wars-classic-1 It's only $5.99 so I suggest picking it up.
Though I will NOT be putting it here, I will publish MY list of available items so that you can build your vehicle. You are welcome to use the MADHAT design spreadsheet, but note that it has MORE than what is available for this event - https://sites.google.com/site/jimmylogan0916/madhat/downloads/madhat2013.xls
Here's the full data that you should need -
Here's the map -
There are six gates that WILL remain open. Any vehicle or pedestrian leaving via a gate is out of the event. The "floppy disks" have a white square. These are pedestrian "boltholes" that will allow a pedestrian to leave the area (and live to fight another day).
The solid lines are full height walls with 80 DP. They can not be shot over or climbed over. The white walls (and squares) are also 80 DP but a pedestrian can jump over them and a car can shoot over them, but they do block movement.
In the past, I have used hazards and things "for 5 phases" instead of end of turn. For this event I will be following the published rules and loss of control will impart a penalty only "for the rest of this turn."
Optional concussion rules ARE in effect.
You have 30 skill points to spend as you like. I will allow a Driver and up to two Gunners/Passengers. The total cost of your car is limited to $20,000, plus $500 for pedestrian equipment. If you choose, you may spend up to $2,500 of your car's budget.
Simply put, you have $20,500 to spend - no more than $3,000 for ped equipment and no more than $20,000 for the vehicle and no more than $20,500 total.
Ped equipment available:
Ammo Clips
Backpack
Battle Vest
Body Armor
Improved Body Armor
Impact Armor
Blended Body Armor
Spiked Body Armor
Fireproof Suit
Gas Mask
Light Intensifier Goggles
Medkit
Portable Medkit
Mini-Mechanic
Portable Fire Extinguisher
Tool Kit
Tripod Weapons
Tripod Gunshield
Walkie-Talkie
Submachine Gun
Rifle
Anti-Vehicular Rifle
Heavy AV Rifle
Assault Rifle
Laser Rifle
Gauss Rifle
Shotgun
Double Barral Shotgun
Heavy Pistol
Light Pistol
Machine Pistol
Gauss Pistol
Grenade Launcher
Light Anti-Tank Weapon
Very Light Anti-Tank Weapon
Bazooka
Bowie-Knife/Bayonet
Grenades (Concussion, Explosive, Fake, Flechette, Flaming Oil, Flash, Foam, Paint, Smoke, Tear Gas, Thermite, White Phosphorus)
Impact fuse for Grenade
Body Types
Cars, Cycles and Trikes - no racing bodies
Plastic and/or Metal armor, including Fireproof and Laser-Reflective
Electric PowerPlants only - no gas engines and no PC or SC
Tires - Standard, HD, PR & Solid - can be Steelbelted, Radial, OR and/or FP
Vehicle Weapons
Autocannon
Machine Gun
Recoilless Rifle
Vulcan Machine Gun
Anti-Tank Gun
Grenade Launcher
Spike Gun
Heavy Rocket
Light Rocket
Medium Rocket
Micromissle Launcher
Mini Rocket
Multi-Fire Rocket Pod
Rocket Launcher
Heavy Laser
Laser
Infrared Laser
Light Laser
Medium Laser
Flamethrower
Paint Spray
Smokescreen
Flaming Oil Jet
Oil Jet
Minedropper
Spear 1000 Minedropper
Spikedropper
Accessories
Body Blades
Brushcutter
Bumper Spikes
Cyberlink
Extra Magazines
Link
Magazine Switch
Smart Link
Targeting Computer
Hi-Res Targeting Computer
Single Weapon Computer
Hi-Res Single Weapon Computer
Turrets
Universal Turrets
Vehicular Computer
Fire Extinguisher
Improved Fire Extinguisher
Wheelguards & Hubs (Retractable also)
Roll Cage
Safety Seat
Active Suspension
Antilock Braking System
Portable Shop
Searchlight
Armored Searchlight
Spoiler & Airdam (cost 25 times 1 point of armor, weighs 10 time 1 point of armor)
If you have the printed copy or the PDF and you have found that I have left something out, please let me know!
Now that I have the rules "in hand," so to speak, designs can be started. I will not put a hard deadline on them until MH42 is complete, but feel free to start. If I have them all in and checked then we can start MH43 as soon as MH42 ends.
First, the boxed edition that Kyle has in Indiana has still not hit the stores, BUT I have learned that the same ruleset is available as a PDF on Warehouse 23. I just purchased it so I will have it going forward (even though I'll be getting a box set for me to keep in Tennessee, it's nice to have the rules on the laptop for when I'm updating the game).
Here's the link - http://www.warehouse23.com/products/car-wars-classic-1 It's only $5.99 so I suggest picking it up.
Though I will NOT be putting it here, I will publish MY list of available items so that you can build your vehicle. You are welcome to use the MADHAT design spreadsheet, but note that it has MORE than what is available for this event - https://sites.google.com/site/jimmylogan0916/madhat/downloads/madhat2013.xls
Here's the full data that you should need -
Here's the map -
The solid lines are full height walls with 80 DP. They can not be shot over or climbed over. The white walls (and squares) are also 80 DP but a pedestrian can jump over them and a car can shoot over them, but they do block movement.
In the past, I have used hazards and things "for 5 phases" instead of end of turn. For this event I will be following the published rules and loss of control will impart a penalty only "for the rest of this turn."
Optional concussion rules ARE in effect.
You have 30 skill points to spend as you like. I will allow a Driver and up to two Gunners/Passengers. The total cost of your car is limited to $20,000, plus $500 for pedestrian equipment. If you choose, you may spend up to $2,500 of your car's budget.
Simply put, you have $20,500 to spend - no more than $3,000 for ped equipment and no more than $20,000 for the vehicle and no more than $20,500 total.
Ped equipment available:
Ammo Clips
Backpack
Battle Vest
Body Armor
Improved Body Armor
Impact Armor
Blended Body Armor
Spiked Body Armor
Fireproof Suit
Gas Mask
Light Intensifier Goggles
Medkit
Portable Medkit
Mini-Mechanic
Portable Fire Extinguisher
Tool Kit
Tripod Weapons
Tripod Gunshield
Walkie-Talkie
Submachine Gun
Rifle
Anti-Vehicular Rifle
Heavy AV Rifle
Assault Rifle
Laser Rifle
Gauss Rifle
Shotgun
Double Barral Shotgun
Heavy Pistol
Light Pistol
Machine Pistol
Gauss Pistol
Grenade Launcher
Light Anti-Tank Weapon
Very Light Anti-Tank Weapon
Bazooka
Bowie-Knife/Bayonet
Grenades (Concussion, Explosive, Fake, Flechette, Flaming Oil, Flash, Foam, Paint, Smoke, Tear Gas, Thermite, White Phosphorus)
Impact fuse for Grenade
Body Types
Cars, Cycles and Trikes - no racing bodies
Plastic and/or Metal armor, including Fireproof and Laser-Reflective
Electric PowerPlants only - no gas engines and no PC or SC
Tires - Standard, HD, PR & Solid - can be Steelbelted, Radial, OR and/or FP
Vehicle Weapons
Autocannon
Machine Gun
Recoilless Rifle
Vulcan Machine Gun
Anti-Tank Gun
Grenade Launcher
Spike Gun
Heavy Rocket
Light Rocket
Medium Rocket
Micromissle Launcher
Mini Rocket
Multi-Fire Rocket Pod
Rocket Launcher
Heavy Laser
Laser
Infrared Laser
Light Laser
Medium Laser
Flamethrower
Paint Spray
Smokescreen
Flaming Oil Jet
Oil Jet
Minedropper
Spear 1000 Minedropper
Spikedropper
Accessories
Body Blades
Brushcutter
Bumper Spikes
Cyberlink
Extra Magazines
Link
Magazine Switch
Smart Link
Targeting Computer
Hi-Res Targeting Computer
Single Weapon Computer
Hi-Res Single Weapon Computer
Turrets
Universal Turrets
Vehicular Computer
Fire Extinguisher
Improved Fire Extinguisher
Wheelguards & Hubs (Retractable also)
Roll Cage
Safety Seat
Active Suspension
Antilock Braking System
Portable Shop
Searchlight
Armored Searchlight
Spoiler & Airdam (cost 25 times 1 point of armor, weighs 10 time 1 point of armor)
If you have the printed copy or the PDF and you have found that I have left something out, please let me know!
Now that I have the rules "in hand," so to speak, designs can be started. I will not put a hard deadline on them until MH42 is complete, but feel free to start. If I have them all in and checked then we can start MH43 as soon as MH42 ends.
Monday, October 20, 2014
Full list of available stuff
Full list of available stuff
If it does NOT appear on this list, then you may NOT use it.
I'm using the "in production" Car Wars Classic rules. As such, things that are NOT included in that set of rules is not available for use. Ramplates are in the rules, but are not legal. Racing bodies and Gas Engines are NOT available. PC & SC are NOT available.
Weapons have already been listed - here are the accessories that are available -
Brushcutter
Bumper Spikes
Cyberlink
Extra Magazines
Laser Guidance Link
Link
Magazine Switch
Smart Link
Targeting Computer (as well as Hi-Res, SWC & HRSWC)
Turrets
Fire Extinguisher
Improved Fire Extinguisher
Roll Cage
Safety Seat
Active Suspension
Anti-Lock Brakes
Heavy Duty Brakes
Wheel Guards and Hubs
Spoiler & Airdam (using the old rules of 25x the cost of 1 point of armor and 10x the weight of 1 point)
As for tires, Standard, HD, PR & Solid - no mods
Metal and plastic armor are available.
I'm going to give several days for designs for two reasons... 1) MH42 is not quite over as of this post, but it's close & 2) I may have missed something and have to edit this list. Unless I've overlooked something big, this list will stay. If I do change something then EVERYONE will have time to incorporate it.
Any questions?
If it does NOT appear on this list, then you may NOT use it.
I'm using the "in production" Car Wars Classic rules. As such, things that are NOT included in that set of rules is not available for use. Ramplates are in the rules, but are not legal. Racing bodies and Gas Engines are NOT available. PC & SC are NOT available.
Weapons have already been listed - here are the accessories that are available -
Brushcutter
Bumper Spikes
Cyberlink
Extra Magazines
Laser Guidance Link
Link
Magazine Switch
Smart Link
Targeting Computer (as well as Hi-Res, SWC & HRSWC)
Turrets
Fire Extinguisher
Improved Fire Extinguisher
Roll Cage
Safety Seat
Active Suspension
Anti-Lock Brakes
Heavy Duty Brakes
Wheel Guards and Hubs
Spoiler & Airdam (using the old rules of 25x the cost of 1 point of armor and 10x the weight of 1 point)
As for tires, Standard, HD, PR & Solid - no mods
Metal and plastic armor are available.
I'm going to give several days for designs for two reasons... 1) MH42 is not quite over as of this post, but it's close & 2) I may have missed something and have to edit this list. Unless I've overlooked something big, this list will stay. If I do change something then EVERYONE will have time to incorporate it.
Any questions?
Six Players Finalized
Six Players Finalized
This post is going up to the world and will be emailed to all parties I have on my list. If you're getting this email and you are NOT listed below as a player or spectator but would like to continue getting MH43 emails, please reply and let me know. If not, that's fine and you'll receive notice of MH44 when it's time.
The six players -
Kyle Anderson
Randy Balduff
Roger BW
Rene Louviere
Jeff Rakow
Nicholas Lovell
The spectators that will receive the emails too -
John Blaylock
David
Chris Johnson
Curt Lindmark
Jeff DuBois
Daniel Cotte
Deric Page
Steve Barber
Johnny Knittle
Harliquinn
John Christensen
Tonight I will be looking at the items that ARE available for this event and I will be posting those details...
This post is going up to the world and will be emailed to all parties I have on my list. If you're getting this email and you are NOT listed below as a player or spectator but would like to continue getting MH43 emails, please reply and let me know. If not, that's fine and you'll receive notice of MH44 when it's time.
The six players -
Kyle Anderson
Randy Balduff
Roger BW
Rene Louviere
Jeff Rakow
Nicholas Lovell
The spectators that will receive the emails too -
John Blaylock
David
Chris Johnson
Curt Lindmark
Jeff DuBois
Daniel Cotte
Deric Page
Steve Barber
Johnny Knittle
Harliquinn
John Christensen
Tonight I will be looking at the items that ARE available for this event and I will be posting those details...
Monday, October 13, 2014
back in pocket...
Just as an FYI - I was on vacation last week and went out of town.
I only heard from Kyle but from none of the other five, so I'm assuming that others may have been out of pocket and I'm extending the deadline by 48 hours more... After that I will drop players and email the next one(s) in line...
So - officially - Kyle is in - holding for a reply from -
Billy H
Craig York
Paul Spence
Randy Balduff
Ed Moser
We have one official spectator as well - John Blaylock. Any others?
I only heard from Kyle but from none of the other five, so I'm assuming that others may have been out of pocket and I'm extending the deadline by 48 hours more... After that I will drop players and email the next one(s) in line...
So - officially - Kyle is in - holding for a reply from -
Billy H
Craig York
Paul Spence
Randy Balduff
Ed Moser
We have one official spectator as well - John Blaylock. Any others?
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
spreadsheet
Here's the latest version of the spreadsheet I use for checking designs...
https://sites.google.com/site/jimmylogan0916/madhat/downloads/madhat2013.xls
Trying to link it in a different way... If that doesn't work just head over to my downloads page -
https://sites.google.com/site/jimmylogan0916/madhat/downloads
https://sites.google.com/site/jimmylogan0916/madhat/downloads/madhat2013.xls
Trying to link it in a different way... If that doesn't work just head over to my downloads page -
https://sites.google.com/site/jimmylogan0916/madhat/downloads
the map...
the map...
Here's the map we will be using...
For scale, the "floppy disks" with the pedestrian doors in them are 1" square.
Here's the map we will be using...
MH43 - making preparations
following is an email I JUST sent...
Greetings!
Frist, I am sending this to EVERYONE on my list, just so you know what's up...
MH42 is almost over...
http://mh42-madhatpbem.blogspot.com
I do NOT start new events when the current one is still running, but once it gets close to ending I start working on the next. MH43 will be in the arena map that is included with the Classic edition that has been recently reintroduced.
http://www.sjgames.com/car-wars/games/classic/
The permanent spot will be -
http://mh43-madhatpbem.blogspot.com
The six people I have "next in line" for this event are -
Kyle Anderson
Billy H
Craig York
Paul Spence
Randy Balduff
Ed Moser
I need a simple reply to the effect of "yes - I'm in" within 48 hours from the six people listed above. If you do not reply within 48 hours you will be bumped to MH44 and the "next person in line" will move up and have 48 hours to reply. The "rest of the line" (and in order) is listed below...
Also - if you want to be in on the emails as a spectator you are welcome to do that (I've had more and more do this - it's a great way to keep up with the game as well as get a feel for PBEM even if you've never played).
I will be making some changes to this event compared to ones in the past.
First, I'm using the "Classic" rules and only the weapons that are included in those rules. You can also only build your vehicle from "regular" cars and motorcycles - no racing vehicles or CA frames. Also no gas engines or fancy accessories like HTM's. Yes - this is a "Classic" duel. :-)
Also, ram plates will be banned from this event as the rules say they do double damage to the target and half damage to the rammer. I think that overpowers them too much and I'd rather concentrate on driving and shooting. :-)
One other thing... Though your design will be secret, dice rolls will NOT be. You don't roll in secret when you're all sitting around a table so this will be "tabletop" style. Also, no points for kills. This will be last man standing.
You have $20,000 to design a car and an extra $500 for ped equipment (Body Armor, Pistol, SMG, grenades). You CAN leave your car and attack on foot...
Weapons available (with standard ammo only) -
Antitank Gun
Autocannon
Flame Thrower
Flaming Oil Jet
Grenade Launcher
Heavy Laser
Heavy Rocket
Laser
Light Laser
Light Rocket
Machine Gun
Medium Laser
Medium Rocket
Micromissile Launcher
Mine Dropper
Mini Rocket
Oil Jet
Paint Spray
Recoilless Rifle
Rocket Launcher
Multi-Fire Rocket Pod (Six Shooter)
Smoke Dropper
Spear 1000 Mine Dropper
Spike Gun
Spike Dropper
Vulcan Machine Gun
Rest of the list...
Roger Bell_West
Joseph Reynolds
Rene Louviere
Travis Works
Jeff Rakow
Peter
Gil
John Christensen
Nicholas Lovell
Anthony Zerbe
Brent York
Jeff DuBois
Thierry DÉHAIS
Leon Adrian
Jon Hendrix
John Blaylock
Johnny Knittle
Eric Freeman
Thomas Girard
Steve Barber
Mark Maynard
Harliquinn
David
Neil Lindquist
Kevin Abson
David Crowe
Mister Cotte
Keith Callbeck
Rick Cross
Curt Lindmark
Robert Adams
Chris Johnson
Greetings!
Frist, I am sending this to EVERYONE on my list, just so you know what's up...
MH42 is almost over...
http://mh42-madhatpbem.blogspot.com
I do NOT start new events when the current one is still running, but once it gets close to ending I start working on the next. MH43 will be in the arena map that is included with the Classic edition that has been recently reintroduced.
http://www.sjgames.com/car-wars/games/classic/
The permanent spot will be -
http://mh43-madhatpbem.blogspot.com
The six people I have "next in line" for this event are -
Kyle Anderson
Billy H
Craig York
Paul Spence
Randy Balduff
Ed Moser
I need a simple reply to the effect of "yes - I'm in" within 48 hours from the six people listed above. If you do not reply within 48 hours you will be bumped to MH44 and the "next person in line" will move up and have 48 hours to reply. The "rest of the line" (and in order) is listed below...
Also - if you want to be in on the emails as a spectator you are welcome to do that (I've had more and more do this - it's a great way to keep up with the game as well as get a feel for PBEM even if you've never played).
I will be making some changes to this event compared to ones in the past.
First, I'm using the "Classic" rules and only the weapons that are included in those rules. You can also only build your vehicle from "regular" cars and motorcycles - no racing vehicles or CA frames. Also no gas engines or fancy accessories like HTM's. Yes - this is a "Classic" duel. :-)
Also, ram plates will be banned from this event as the rules say they do double damage to the target and half damage to the rammer. I think that overpowers them too much and I'd rather concentrate on driving and shooting. :-)
One other thing... Though your design will be secret, dice rolls will NOT be. You don't roll in secret when you're all sitting around a table so this will be "tabletop" style. Also, no points for kills. This will be last man standing.
You have $20,000 to design a car and an extra $500 for ped equipment (Body Armor, Pistol, SMG, grenades). You CAN leave your car and attack on foot...
Weapons available (with standard ammo only) -
Antitank Gun
Autocannon
Flame Thrower
Flaming Oil Jet
Grenade Launcher
Heavy Laser
Heavy Rocket
Laser
Light Laser
Light Rocket
Machine Gun
Medium Laser
Medium Rocket
Micromissile Launcher
Mine Dropper
Mini Rocket
Oil Jet
Paint Spray
Recoilless Rifle
Rocket Launcher
Multi-Fire Rocket Pod (Six Shooter)
Smoke Dropper
Spear 1000 Mine Dropper
Spike Gun
Spike Dropper
Vulcan Machine Gun
Rest of the list...
Roger Bell_West
Joseph Reynolds
Rene Louviere
Travis Works
Jeff Rakow
Peter
Gil
John Christensen
Nicholas Lovell
Anthony Zerbe
Brent York
Jeff DuBois
Thierry DÉHAIS
Leon Adrian
Jon Hendrix
John Blaylock
Johnny Knittle
Eric Freeman
Thomas Girard
Steve Barber
Mark Maynard
Harliquinn
David
Neil Lindquist
Kevin Abson
David Crowe
Mister Cotte
Keith Callbeck
Rick Cross
Curt Lindmark
Robert Adams
Chris Johnson
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