''Autoduel Champions'' is a 1983 game supplement published by

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for ''

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'' and '' Champions''.

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'' to '' Champions''/''

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'', introduces the concept of superheroes to ''Car Wars'' with a heavily modified set of skills from ''Champions'', and features rules for aerial combat, using helicopters.

Reception

Craig Sheeley reviewed ''Autoduel Champions'' in ''

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'' No. 66. Sheeley commented that "This supplement has everything you need for helicopters and heroes with either system. Combined with the counters, map, and artwork, it's (pardon the expression) highway robbery for

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I'd expect such a package to cost

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If you own ''Champions'', ''Espionage'', or ''Car Wars'', it's more than worth the price." Marcus L. Rowland reviewed ''Autoduel Champions'' for ''

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'' #48, giving it an overall rating of 8 out of 10, and stated that "All in all, I was very favourably impressed by ''Autoduel Champions'' – it's packed with useful ideas and devices in all three sections ..and looks extremely good." Jerry Epperson reviewed ''Autoduel Champions'' in '' Ares Magazine'' #17 and commented that "The ''Autoduel Champions'' game booklet is a fantastic addition to anyone's ''Champions'' game campaign. Those looking for an expansion of the car chase/combat rules should look into this one."

Reviews

* '' Different Worlds'' #35 (July/Aug., 1984)

References

{{reflist Car Wars Champions (role-playing game) supplements Role-playing game supplements introduced in 1983

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