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So I tried out VASSAL tonight, and was pleasantly surprised by how straightforward it is compared to what I expected. Anyone else play on it? I'd love to get some games in with Goons.
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jivjov posted:Oh that's handy. That sounds magical. 102 points would allow me to run 2x Saber SQ. TIE Interceptors and 3x Alpha SQ. TIE Interceptors. Glorious. e: pbpancho posted:So I tried out VASSAL tonight, and was pleasantly surprised by how straightforward it is compared to what I expected. Anyone else play on it? I'd love to get some games in with Goons. I'll finally get around to installing it and figuring it out. I'll let you know when I've got it working.
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Dec 10, 2013 07:48
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pbpancho posted:So I tried out VASSAL tonight, and was pleasantly surprised by how straightforward it is compared to what I expected. Anyone else play on it? I'd love to get some games in with Goons. Never heard of it until now; installing now. EDIT: This thing seems fascinating. How is it not running afoul of copyright violations though? jivjov fucked around with this message at 08:15 on Dec 10, 2013 |
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Dec 10, 2013 07:53
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jivjov posted:Never heard of it until now; installing now. Well they don't have the card text for most stuff, so Fantasy Flight (and other game companies) are OK with it. There are TONS of modules, I know people play Twilight Struggle, Combat Commander, and more on it. I used a youtube tutorial in 4 parts for X-Wing VASSAL. Should come up at the top if you search for it. Audio was a little patchy but it got the point across.
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Dec 11, 2013 07:29
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pbpancho posted:Well they don't have the card text for most stuff, so Fantasy Flight (and other game companies) are OK with it. There are TONS of modules, I know people play Twilight Struggle, Combat Commander, and more on it. I used a youtube tutorial in 4 parts for X-Wing VASSAL. Should come up at the top if you search for it. Audio was a little patchy but it got the point across. Omitting card text keeps them safe with FFG, but why isn't lucasfilm/Disney jumping on them about using images of X-Wings, TIEs, etc? It's not that I want them to get C&D'd, but it just seems too good to be true.
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Dec 11, 2013 08:03
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Get the 4.6.0 modules, the old ones have incorrect firing arcs for the ships. http://www.vassalengine.org/wiki/Module:Star_Wars:_X-Wing_Miniatures_Game
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Dec 11, 2013 08:14
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It's been awhile since we've seen a new wave of ships, I'm curious if we're pretty much done with it at this point.
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Dec 17, 2013 18:57
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SquadronROE posted:It's been awhile since we've seen a new wave of ships, I'm curious if we're pretty much done with it at this point. Wave 3 just came out this fall Interceptor repaints are coming, and two scenario ships are coming Wave 4 will probably hit in spring 2014
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Dec 17, 2013 19:01
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Wave 4 is confirmed, but they've yet to reveal anything from it. The FAQ for the big scenario ships has an entry "Are these two ships part of wave 4?" and their answer was "No, these large ships and the Interceptor pack are special releases and are not part of the upcoming Wave 4" (slightly paraphrased)
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Dec 17, 2013 19:51
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I read a rumor somewhere that we're also going to get a big Imperial ship or two at some point, perhaps a Lancer or a Carrack. I recently dug out some of my old Star Wars stuff from my childhood stash at my mom's house since I'm around for Christmas, and remembered I own one of these:  It's an electronic "Collector Fleet" Star Destroyer, and it's about 15 inches long. And the lights and sounds on mine still work! I'm thinking about figuring out how to use this big sumbitch with X-Wing Miniatures.  Edit: Since the scale is all wonky, perhaps as a sort of setpiece unit that sits just off the actual board in the "background" that can take shots at Rebel ships and take long range fire in return or something.
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Dec 18, 2013 01:23
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Arschlochkind posted:I read a rumor somewhere that we're also going to get a big Imperial ship or two at some point, perhaps a Lancer or a Carrack. I recently dug out some of my old Star Wars stuff from my childhood stash at my mom's house since I'm around for Christmas, and remembered I own one of these: Well, the corvette and transport are also wonky on scale. I imagine we'll learn about how they're supposed to be used soon, and then we can start to consider rules for miniature Star Destroyers and such. Also there is supposedly a tile set in the works for doing things like trench run missions. I'm sure those will have rules for stationary turrets.
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Dec 18, 2013 01:27
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PJOmega posted:Well, the corvette and transport are also wonky on scale. I imagine we'll learn about how they're supposed to be used soon, and then we can start to consider rules for miniature Star Destroyers and such. I kinda hope that they keep the dual release idea going- both actual waves of new ships intermingled with scenario/'epic' stuff like the Corvette, the Transport, Death Star trench runs (would work for taking out a Star Destroyer as well) and what have you.
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Dec 18, 2013 04:45
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God, some larger set pieces would be amazing. I would love to be able to slowly re-enact the entirety of TIE Fighter's story line.
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Dec 18, 2013 15:12
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No More Expensive poo poo You Have To Buy For Cards.
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Dec 18, 2013 15:22
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alg posted:No More Expensive poo poo You Have To Buy For Cards. This. I'm all down for larger models but seeing as they'll have exclusive cards for 100pt battles makes it a bit of bullshit.
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Dec 18, 2013 21:01
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I'm just about to get into this game. Do people every proxy the upgrade cards, when playing casually at a LGS? I'm sure that for official play you need the real copies. Proxying seems more reasonable than having to buy multiple ships from a faction you don't play, or multiple big ships just for the extra copies of a few cards.
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Dec 19, 2013 20:50
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Caddrel posted:I'm just about to get into this game. Do people every proxy the upgrade cards, when playing casually at a LGS? I'm sure that for official play you need the real copies. Iv never had a problem using proxy cards for casual games. I only buy ships that I will physically use.
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Dec 19, 2013 22:04
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Caddrel posted:I'm just about to get into this game. Do people every proxy the upgrade cards, when playing casually at a LGS? I'm sure that for official play you need the real copies. Proxy cards are super common. I've never seen a person complain about it.
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Dec 19, 2013 22:10
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I'm game for playing some with goons. I'm pretty terrible and just really enjoy the "OH god just banked into the side of my falcon" type moments in the game.
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Dec 19, 2013 23:01
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I love the guys who set up a great shot and then end up flying off the board.
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Dec 20, 2013 00:22
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So, I was at the FFG Gamestore (and HQ) in Minneapolis on Wednesday, I saw the Coreillian Corvette and the Rebel Troop Transport in a display case. Both were very impressive, but the Coreillian Corvette was jaw dropping. so much detail... it really is awesome and I hope the production versions are just as good.
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Dec 20, 2013 05:58
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LumberingTroll posted:So, I was at the FFG Gamestore (and HQ) in Minneapolis on Wednesday, I saw the Coreillian Corvette and the Rebel Troop Transport in a display case. Both were very impressive, but the Coreillian Corvette was jaw dropping. so much detail... it really is awesome and I hope the production versions are just as good. Were you there in the evening with a couple other people, who were asking if the models were used in a game? I think I was playing City of Horror right next to you guys.
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Dec 20, 2013 09:20
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Finally acquired a Y-Wing and wave 1 X-Wing and it feels like I won the lottery. I honestly didn't think I would ever be able to find one at MSRP.
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Dec 20, 2013 18:35
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X-Wings are in stock at MM and CSI. I think the Y-Wings are still sold out, not sure about the Imperial stuff.
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Dec 20, 2013 18:56
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It seems like they are also on amazon at discount from retail. http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-X-Wing-Expansion-Pack/dp/1616613777
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Dec 20, 2013 19:30
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Just picked up an X and A wing last night at the local game store. I needed to expand my rebels from the one X wing I had.
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Dec 20, 2013 21:49
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Why would you ever want a Y-Wing, aside from living out TIE Fighter reenactments?
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Dec 20, 2013 22:02
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SquadronROE posted:Why would you ever want a Y-Wing, aside from living out TIE Fighter reenactments? They look cool. Whatever reason could you need?
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Dec 20, 2013 22:49
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pbpancho posted:Were you there in the evening with a couple other people, who were asking if the models were used in a game? I think I was playing City of Horror right next to you guys. Yep, that sounds about right, two women and three men. Two out of our group are not really board / wargamers. I was driving and I wanted to stop  I wish we had a gamestore like that around here, we are all from Sioux Falls, SD
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Dec 20, 2013 23:14
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Epi Lepi posted:They look cool. Whatever reason could you need? Good point. I do like the look of them.
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Dec 20, 2013 23:29
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It's less vital now that B-Wings exist, but I got a LOT of use out of Y-Wings with Ion Turrets. Perfect for shutting down TIE formations.
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Dec 20, 2013 23:39
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SquadronROE posted:Why would you ever want a Y-Wing, aside from living out TIE Fighter reenactments? They are a very solid support ship. It's great for frustrating TIE swarms and negating the Interceptors maneuverability. The torpedoes are more of a situational bonus. B-Wings are less vulnerable to crits, and while their Ion turrets can reach to range 3, it's not a turret. However the B-Wing is fairly maneuverable at 1 and 2 speed. Recoome fucked around with this message at 23:54 on Dec 20, 2013 |
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Dec 20, 2013 23:50
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Y-Wing supremacy Anyone who disagrees can eat poo poo
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Dutch is a really solid pilot thats why
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Epi Lepi posted:They look cool. Whatever reason could you need? I kind of love the idea from Clone Wars that the Y-Wing we all know and love is actually a stripped-down version of a starfighter that was covered in useless paneling, I just kind of wish someone had had the idea before the EU filled up with countless Y-Wings that all had the exact same hot-rod treatment.
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Dec 21, 2013 01:09
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alg posted:Y-Wing supremacy Agreed. I have 5 Y-Wings for at 100 point Gold Squadron appreciation station. It's actually pretty fun, if gimmicky.
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Dec 21, 2013 01:42
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Leo Showers posted:Agreed. I have 5 Y-Wings for at 100 point Gold Squadron appreciation station. It's actually pretty fun, if gimmicky.
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Dec 21, 2013 08:05
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If anyone has gotten VASSAL setup and watched the tutorials, PM me if you're up for a game tonight.
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Dec 21, 2013 20:53
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Over the break I'm going to run a 300 point game between a few friends, tentatively themed on the Battle of Endor. Each side will be broken up into two 'Flight Groups' of 150 points; FG Gold and FG Green for the Rebels, while the Empire has FG Alpha and FG Gamma. The inspiration I took for this set up is from the X-Wing vs TIE-Fighter video game, where each force had a number of flight groups. I haven't decided what type of terrain or asteroids I want to put down yet, I think I'll mock up a few ideas I have to make it more cinematic and get a chaotic feel to the situation. I do know that I want to mark out a few deployment zones on a large table we'll use and randomly assign each Flight Group to even add a bit more chaos to the situation. I also wish to avoid a massive head on situation, I'd like a more fluid dogfight and I am trying to give some ships like A-Wings a chance at not being alpha'd off the field too early. Each Rebel player picked their own Flight Group composition, while I put the Empire team together. I'm trying to avoid a massive amount of cheese on my part, but I have tried to stick to a theme. Rebel Team posted:
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I think it'll shape up to be a fun match, the last time I took TIE Bombers I completely murdered the Millenium Falcon. I suppose the only concern is the amount of Y-Wings and B-Wings in the lists. While they are at 1 agility, they can certainly punch fairly hard.
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I refuse to acknowledge a battle of endor list that doesnt have lando and wedge
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