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Momentum types that represented the different type of Pages that could be played. These Momentum types were called Agility, Technical, Strength, Strike, Knowledge, and Attitude. The first five of these momentum types could only be
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Momentum limits to limit which Pages Superstars had the ability to use. For example, the first edition Triple H Superstar had an Agility Momentum limit of 1. This meant that the player could only utilize one Agility Momentum in their Playbook, thus limiting the player from
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client as before. In addition, instead of relying on old purchased pages, guide sets were released, which consisted of every page released for the game, thus giving the option to build practically any deck. The community shut down years later.
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This "mini-expansion" was on sale only for a month or two. It was developed during the show itself, with designers at the event taking notes then scrambling back to implement, code and test the set. The main theme was the inclusion of the NWO.
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October and November 2002. Rey Mysterio and Tajiri and their trademark moves were put on sale in Limited Edition form. This set was originally scheduled for a mid-December 2002 release.
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The "Tables, Ladders and Chairs" expansion greatly increased the number of hardcore and illegal moves and special cards available to players. Concurrent with this set was the release of the new "Ladder Match".
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Superstars were new versions of existing superstars, including new gameplay text. This update scheme received a mixed reaction.
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Momentum was a fluid resource that could be gained and lost by playing pages or utilizing a wrestler's special ability.
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954:"WWF With Authority!"
928:"WWF With Authority!"
1668:WWE 2K Battlegrounds
1457:Royal Rumble pinball
1342:Steel Cage Challenge
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