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Three Things I Like About: Car Wars

Three Things I Like About: Car Wars

Car Wars, developed and produced by Steve Jackson Games, was a favorite of my high school gaming group. (Yes, all four of us.) We picked up the Deluxe Edition one day during a comic book run; epic city demolition derbys became a common weekend pick-up gaming alternative.

BattleTech: A Strategic and Tactical Primer (Pt. 6)

BattleTech: A Strategic and Tactical Primer (Pt. 6)

Part 6 of the Strategy and Tactics Guide from the cancelled Clan Box Set. Errors are my own, as this is straight from a first draft. BATTLETECH FORCES Not every ‘Mech is appropriate for every type of scenario, so match the machine to the mission when choosing BattleMechs. This section will help you do that …

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BattleTech: A Strategic and Tactical Primer(Pt. 5)

BattleTech: A Strategic and Tactical Primer(Pt. 5)

Part 5 of the Strategy and Tactics Guide from the cancelled Clan Box Set. Errors are my own, as this is straight from a first draft. PHYSICAL ATTACKS Don’t overlook the chance to inflict a few extra points of damage by making physical attacks. Though Clan warriors tend to frown up such actions, it is …

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BattleTech: A Strategic and Tactical Primer(Pt. 4)

BattleTech: A Strategic and Tactical Primer(Pt. 4)

Part 4 of the Strategy and Tactics Guide from the cancelled Clan Box Set. Errors are my own, as this is straight from a first draft. WEAPON ATTACKS Generally, it’s best to always fire every weapon that has a chance of hitting the target, because one can never predict which weapon will mean the difference …

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