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I've been super excited to get my hands on Balance of the Force, and yesterday FFG snuck in the full rules to the set on the support page along with the new FAQ and tourney rules. http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/edge_news.asp?eidn=4423
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Edge of Darkness is $19.69 on Amazon, which is all of 30 cents cheaper than CSI, but with better shipping options.
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So, dead game walking here. I'm taking the following list to local tournament, debating on the fifth (and maybe fourth) pod. Anyone want to opine? Questionable Contacts x2 Raise the Stakes x2 Asteroid Sanctuary x2 (Questionable) Across the Anoat Sector x2 Last Defense of Hoth Pros: -Last Defense of Hoth means that I'm very likely to win Edge Battles when need be -Renegade X-Squadron clears the way for Blockade Runners and Sleuth Scouts (Swindle #5-6) -Stinging Insult allows a non-sneak to draw off a sneak defender (more Swindles) -Don't Get Cocky means if a Sleuth Scout gets through it takes an objective with only one Across the Anoat or Raise the Stakes. Cons: -1 Resource -Col Serra is good but seems clunky -Renegade Pilot is garbage Wookie Life Debt Pros: -Chewbacca is a house, and 3 resource for a double blast icon is the best cost to blast icon ratio in S&S. -Let the Wookie Win is direct damage in a deck that sorely lacks it with the exception of Han -Protect Character keeps units like Han around longer Cons: -1 Resource, pod really only sings with its objective out. -The rest of the pod is light on blast damage and on S&S units. Trust Me Pros: -2 Resource Objective with a usable ability -Lando can clear off a blocker, requiring DS to double block all sneaks. Then you can simply pull the sneak out and attack another objective. -Saboteur can hit Sith Holocron and all the 1-1 and 2-2 resource enhancements, amongst other things. -1-1 resource enhancement -Sabotage can seriously hurt aggro Imperial Navy decks. Cons: -Saboteur is junk for actually winning. -Sabotage is highly likely to be a dead card. The Defense of Cloud City -2 Resource objective -Cloud City Wing Guards, meet Sleuth Scout. -Security Control Center gives my units a bit more survivability. I guess. Cons: -Lobot will really only see use as a resource/force taker. -Cloud City Wing Guards are bloody expensive -Protection??
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Nov 9, 2013 07:35
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PJOmega posted:Deck ideas From what you're thinking, I'd probably go with Lando. More resources are always good, and I love the Saboteur for getting rid of pesky enhancements. You could even use him with the Falcon for fun shenanigans. I would definitely keep Asteroid Sanctuary. The Falcon is just such a great unit. The operative can also help make sure your Sleuths get through unopposed, and more Twists are always helpful for the Edge. Since you're going with vehicles, maybe you could think about Prepare for Evacuation? It'd give you a few more Blast icons and help protect the Sleuths/Blockade Runner if something goes wrong. I'd also think about going cross-faction for The Defense of Yavin 4. The obj will help get the vehicles out faster, Red 2 is a great unit, and you get some of the ever-useful Rebel Assault. Astromech Droid Upgrade is not to be underestimated either. I got murdered by someone that got out a Sleuth with a Astromech Droid Upgrade on the first turn.
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Nov 9, 2013 15:30
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Prepare for Evacuation, absolutely. Protect is really really good. And since you have a poo poo load of black blast icons from your unblockables you can just keep beating away with them and saving them with the protectors even if you encounter some speedbumps.
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Nov 9, 2013 18:20
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So if I'm looking to get into this game and spend about $100 what would be the best way to do it? Two core sets and two edge of darkness? Would getting the force packs be better than the two edge of darkness?
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Nov 10, 2013 12:25
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That'll give you the most options if you want to play casually with some friends. If you want to work to tournament you need force packs ASAP since some of the best cards are there.
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Nov 10, 2013 13:17
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Corn Scientist posted:So if I'm looking to get into this game and spend about $100 what would be the best way to do it? Two core sets and two edge of darkness? Would getting the force packs be better than the two edge of darkness? You could try talking with this guy. http://www.reddit.com/r/StarWarsLCG/comments/1qaqt6/im_looking_to_quit_anyone_knowing_someone_to_join/ If he sold the promo stuff seperately you could talk him down to $100 doubtlessly.
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Nov 10, 2013 16:27
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PJOmega posted:You could try talking with this guy. http://www.reddit.com/r/StarWarsLCG/comments/1qaqt6/im_looking_to_quit_anyone_knowing_someone_to_join/ I emailed they guy in regards to the promos only... The whole lot got sold locally about an hour ago. 
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Nov 10, 2013 22:02
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Carteret posted:I emailed they guy in regards to the promos only... The whole lot got sold locally about an hour ago. Sorry to hear it. I don't know how I feel about promos in SWLCG due to the deck construction nature. If an opponent plays force choke, I can check the set # and see if he's running Palp or Vader (likely both but still). At least for the pod iconics it's pretty obvious if they play an arrabeckistan Luke/Boba/Squadron which pod they're from.
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Nov 11, 2013 06:41
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PJOmega posted:Sorry to hear it. I just wanted copies of the Regional IDs since there wasn't a SW Regional closer than 8 hours away 
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Nov 11, 2013 06:52
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Carteret posted:I just wanted copies of the Regional IDs since there wasn't a SW Regional closer than 8 hours away Oh totally understand, they are nice to look at. Is no one selling them for a reasonable price online? I know the force coins go for stupid money.
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Nov 11, 2013 07:18
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Nope. There was one listing for 40 dollars on ebay but it timed out.
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Corn Scientist posted:So if I'm looking to get into this game and spend about $100 what would be the best way to do it? Two core sets and two edge of darkness? Would getting the force packs be better than the two edge of darkness? I'm actually looking into selling mine since I haven't played in a few months. It doesn't look like you have PM, but if you want to email removed I can send you details. Frohike999 fucked around with this message at 14:17 on Nov 11, 2013 |
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Nov 11, 2013 12:38
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Carteret posted:Nope. There was one listing for 40 dollars on ebay but it timed out. If ebay falls through I'll make you foil ones using the scanned images I received from a nice person a while back. They're not the thick acrylic that the real ones are but they are shiny! In actual content, what happened at Worlds? Did anyone here go?
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Nov 11, 2013 13:18
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I may take you up on that! Regarding worlds, You can go to https://www.twitch.tv/ffglive and check out the archived footage. The 1v1 match was pretty good, but I was far more interested in the 2v2 games they streamed. The winner from GenCon and a Team Covenant guy took the championship, it looks super fun and I think that this format could seriously boost interest in the game. I'm really excited to get some competitive team play in 
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Nov 11, 2013 16:58
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Carteret posted:I may take you up on that! I'll have to check that out, we're super excited for multiplayer as well.
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Nov 11, 2013 19:55
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Does anyone have an active local scene?
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Nov 17, 2013 10:34
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PJOmega posted:Does anyone have an active local scene? Mine is slowly building. It's hard because Netrunner is so popular, I'm hoping that once we get a "Team" for Netrunner going, we can translate that into Mage Wars, Summoner Wars and Star Wars LCG. Unfortunately my scene is not super competitive but once we bring some of the players of other games into this one, I'm optimistic that we can open up more competitive play.
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Nov 17, 2013 11:29
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PJOmega posted:Oh totally understand, they are nice to look at. Is no one selling them for a reasonable price online? I know the force coins go for stupid money. Just curious, how much do the coins go for? Also about the regional IDs, I don't believe they're acrylic. Or at least mine weren't. I am wondering about the force chokes though, as they're in a couple of pods. How are they numbered?
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Nov 17, 2013 23:12
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alansmithee posted:Just curious, how much do the coins go for? Here is what the coins have sold for on ebay. And they aren't acrylic, but I can't find a set for cheaper than 40 bucks. I'm still looking! The Force Chokes are numbered for set 19 (Vader Pod, not Emperor)
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Nov 17, 2013 23:29
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I got my second set of Regional Affiliation Cards bundled with a playmat which cost me $50 with shipping, but that was while Regionals were taking place. I got dead last in our Regional, but we only had ten players, and I wanted six affiliation cards so I could have one for each faction. That was the only auction I could find, now I feel like I got a good deal (and a sweet Darth Vader mousepad too).
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Nov 18, 2013 00:01
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Carteret posted:Here is what the coins have sold for on ebay. Yeah the regional cards aren't acrylic, they're 2 sided. I actually had a couple of sets and 2 playmats, but I sold one of the playmats. Also tempted to sell my coin, didn't know they were going that high... And I hope the multiplayer set does boost interest in the game, although I'm not particularly interested in it at all. I really think the core mechanics are solid, but for whatever reason it just hasn't gotten the traction I'd expect from the license.
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Nov 18, 2013 23:44
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alansmithee posted:Yeah the regional cards aren't acrylic, they're 2 sided. I actually had a couple of sets and 2 playmats, but I sold one of the playmats. Also tempted to sell my coin, didn't know they were going that high... So many people see it played at my local store and blow it off either because they got burned on the Decipher CCG or because it isn't the Decipher CCG. Gotta love gamers and their insane vendettas and devotions.
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Nov 19, 2013 10:06
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I'm selling a super sweet bundle here: http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3589170 I'd like to sell it to a goon that will put good use to it!
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Nov 27, 2013 05:46
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Red Robin Hood posted:I'm selling a super sweet bundle here: http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3589170 Think you posted this in the wrong thread.
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Nov 27, 2013 08:25
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 I OPd the correct thread, too! Thanks
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Nov 27, 2013 09:27
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Deluxe expansion is coming in this week. Anyone already checked it out? I'm really looking forward to multiplayer: 2v2 mostly.
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Dec 9, 2013 09:00
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PaybackJack posted:Deluxe expansion is coming in this week. Anyone already checked it out? I'm really looking forward to multiplayer: 2v2 mostly. You and me both. I've seen enough previews from places like TableFlip and Team Covenant with exclusive set spoilers that I have a general idea, and it looks good in all the right places.
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For fucks sake, Heroes and Legends is now February on FFG's site. FFG is killing this game in my area. It wasn't huge, but I got a couple of people interested and playing and 2 other guys even bought some stuff instead of just using my cards. But no one is interested in this except for me anymore.
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We had a really popular league at my FLGS, should be startin' back up after the New Year. FFG gonna FFG, but yeah this is pretty bad.
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alg posted:We had a really popular league at my FLGS, should be startin' back up after the New Year. FFG gonna FFG, but yeah this is pretty bad. Well, in April I'm moving to Salem, Oregon and I guess they have a very robust Star Wars (LCG, RPG, and X-Wing) scene there, so I guess I'll just buy stuff until I get there and get back into it then.
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alg posted:We had a really popular league at my FLGS, should be startin' back up after the New Year. FFG gonna FFG, but yeah this is pretty bad. Gamer's Armory? I'm trying to be transfer up to State in the Fall, and if that's true that's amazeballs. They play much A:NR there? Or would I still need to head to AE?
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Carteret posted:Gamer's Armory? I'm trying to be transfer up to State in the Fall, and if that's true that's amazeballs. They play much A:NR there? Or would I still need to head to AE? Yeah. I am not sure about A:NR but I know there is a crowd for it, they had a big tournament. I want to say they are working on a NR league but don't quote me on it.
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Dec 9, 2013 22:29
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Balance of the Force should be out today or tomorrow. http://toptiergaming.com/articles?showarticle=58 This is kewl: 
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Dec 12, 2013 15:46
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Picked up Balance of the Force. The bog standard Interceptor for multiplayer has Shielding 
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Dec 13, 2013 23:09
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alg posted:Picked up Balance of the Force. The bog standard Interceptor for multiplayer has Shielding Mechanically it makes sense. Consider it more of an 'evasion' token to account for their speed and ability to avoid getting locked down. Thematically, yes it makes no sense but it is for 3v1 play. Faux Edit: Which gives no explanation for shielding other units/objectives.
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PJOmega posted:Faux Edit: Which gives no explanation for shielding other units/objectives. It speedily Intercepts enemy fire with its own hull?
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The 4th Echoes of the Force force pack was teased today: http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/edge_news.asp?eidn=4548 That art on the package is pretty insane. Also, what's up with the weird clamshell box? I really preferred the cardboard tuckboxes of the Hoth cycle (and all the other LCG packs they put out)
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Join us or DIE oh boy! Edit: beaten I like the clamshell for no other reason that I won't feel compelled to keep all these drat cardboard boxes from the THREE LCGs I keep up with.
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