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Super 3 posted:Let the wookie win. She is going to land her corvette in range 1 and get one shotted, and the next turn your broadside will pierce the side shields of the nebulon B and she will ragequit. Take the fall, bro. Turn that star destroyer in a stupid direction at a crucial moment. Don't be like me and destroy everyone so hard in the demo game that none of your friends want to play.
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This game is really great so far. Has anyone tried out the Victory I (SD with the black dice) in a 180 point game yet? I can definitely see their use in a 300 or more point game but even at 180, it seems like the loss of medium range dice wouldn't be as bad as it seems. You could add on enhanced armaments giving you 3 red dice for each side arc and it would still come in cheaper than the Victory II. Just curious what people have found.
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apropos to nothing posted:This game is really great so far. Has anyone tried out the Victory I (SD with the black dice) in a 180 point game yet? I can definitely see their use in a 300 or more point game but even at 180, it seems like the loss of medium range dice wouldn't be as bad as it seems. You could add on enhanced armaments giving you 3 red dice for each side arc and it would still come in cheaper than the Victory II. Just curious what people have found. My Vic I drove off the board because Dodonna killed my maneuvering thrusters 
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May 1, 2015 16:37
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apropos to nothing posted:This game is really great so far. Has anyone tried out the Victory I (SD with the black dice) in a 180 point game yet? I can definitely see their use in a 300 or more point game but even at 180, it seems like the loss of medium range dice wouldn't be as bad as it seems. You could add on enhanced armaments giving you 3 red dice for each side arc and it would still come in cheaper than the Victory II. Just curious what people have found. I tried it last night at 180 pts as practice. If you can get a ship into your front arc at close range it's dead. However rebel ships are very good at avoiding the front arcs and only having range one is rough. If you take a VII along with it might alleviate the arc and range issue. Shrieking Muppet fucked around with this message at 17:20 on May 1, 2015 |
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May 1, 2015 17:13
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Having to make command decisions for the first half of the game with your one big ship when you don't know what you are doing is kinda daunting! I can totally see why FFG include recommended starting orders for the first play scenario.
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May 1, 2015 17:15
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You can do worse than just spamming the repair order every turn to be honest.
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May 2, 2015 01:45
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Well poo poo. I was putting a matte coat on and bristles from my cheap rear end brush got embedded in the paint. Tried to take them out, but I just damaged the hell out of the Victory. So what the hell eh? Might as well go for broke. Gotta get another one, anyway. 
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May 2, 2015 07:53
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Kind of looks derelict or something. I think I like it more than before actually...
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May 2, 2015 09:31
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That looks pretty sweet to me
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May 2, 2015 12:52
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Kilo147 posted:Well poo poo. I was putting a matte coat on and bristles from my cheap rear end brush got embedded in the paint. Tried to take them out, but I just damaged the hell out of the Victory. So what the hell eh? Might as well go for broke. Gotta get another one, anyway. To quote a much-beloved pilot ... "What a piece of junk." (I mean that in the best of ways.)
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May 2, 2015 14:36
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Just finished the learning scenario a few days ago, and holy cow, my mind was blown. I want more. More ships, more squadrons, more command dials, more everything. Does anyone have an estimate as to when Wave 1 is coming out?
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May 2, 2015 18:31
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There's some evidence it may be shipping out next Monday- some store posted that it would be shipping to them. Hopefully this is true. https://plus.google.com/110579177738865419134/posts/EsvFG5UZ88m
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May 2, 2015 18:36
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Cobbsprite posted:To quote a much-beloved pilot ... "What a piece of junk." (I mean that in the best of ways.) Hey, it is from the clone wars. Should I do my Gladiators to match, or keep them and my other victory nice and white.
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May 2, 2015 20:03
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A question about squadron combat. When a squadron comes within 1 inch of an enemy squadron, are they basically locked together until one dies?
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May 2, 2015 20:20
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Nash posted:A question about squadron combat. When a squadron comes within 1 inch of an enemy squadron, are they basically locked together until one dies? Pretty much. If a squadron is at range 1 on the distance side of the ruler from another squadron, they are "engaged." The rules state (on p.11 of the Learn to Play book) that an engaged squadron cannot move, and when attacking, MUST attack a squadron and NOT a ship. There may be special cards and effects that change this, but typically, that is how it goes.
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May 2, 2015 20:27
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Reynold posted:Pretty much. If a squadron is at range 1 on the distance side of the ruler from another squadron, they are "engaged." The rules state (on p.11 of the Learn to Play book) that an engaged squadron cannot move, and when attacking, MUST attack a squadron and NOT a ship. There may be special cards and effects that change this, but typically, that is how it goes. They are not out yet, but the preview cards for the bombers gives them the "heavy" trait - basically meaning they can be pinned, but can't pin non-heavy squadrons.
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May 2, 2015 20:54
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So how does escort work then? If an enemy ship is in range of both an escort and non they must attack the escort correct? The wording to me sounds odd like all your escorts on the entire board must be killed before any other squadrons may be attacked anywhere.
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May 2, 2015 21:00
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Is there any kind of database for color schemes that is somewhat-official? I want to add some markings to my star destroyers but I kind of want to see what's out there already.
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May 2, 2015 21:09
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Squadrons within distance 1 of each other are "engaged", unless line of sight is obstructed. They can still shoot at each other while obstructed (at -1 die), but are not considered engaged. When a squadron is engaged, it CANNOT move. It also cannot target ships. It can only target squadrons. Basically, the only way to leave the engaged state is: A) Kill all enemy squadrons in engage range B) Have line of sight become obstructed between you C) Have a ship overlap you or the enemy, causing them to be relocated, which could result in moving them out of range or placing them out of line-of-sight. If there is an enemy squadron in range with "Escort", you must target it before you are allowed to target non-escort squadrons (except for counter-attacks) If a squadron has "Heavy", it does not prevent enemy engaged squadrons from moving or targeting ships. It essentially does not cause enemies to be engaged, but there might be a fine-print difference. Dirty X-Wing trick: Sit on top of an obstacle and don't move. TIEs attacking you are not "engaged" because the obstacle obstructs LOS, so the TIE swarm ability can't be used.
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May 2, 2015 21:20
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Seriously though, should I keep the hunk of junk scheme for all my ships or stick with a clean white and red scheme? 
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May 2, 2015 21:28
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The fine print on heavy is that if they ever print something with heavy and swarm they will actually work.
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May 2, 2015 21:29
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Kilo147 posted:Seriously though, should I keep the hunk of junk scheme for all my ships or stick with a clean white and red scheme? Also: Was I too far away for you?
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May 2, 2015 21:35
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FuSchnick posted:I prefer the clean look, but both look really good. I'm one of those...bus people. Genesis Games in Redmond, or either Uncle's Games works fine for me. Monroe is a bit far for me. Also, I went for a Battlestar style beat to gently caress look, because what else am I gonna do with damaged paint?
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May 2, 2015 21:39
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Stormgale posted:The fine print on heavy is that if they ever print something with heavy and swarm they will actually work. Also, heavy squads still suffer the effects of being engaged by others. I suppose in theory, if they ever printed a card with heavy and escort, it would prevent enemy squadrons from shooting at other squadrons in range, but not ships. Seems like an unlikely configuration though. Armada seems to have a LOT more rules-lawyering potential than X-Wing. I think they have left a few too many ambiguities in the core rules, and a few too many rules that are clarified but only after combing over the full rules with a microscope.
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May 2, 2015 21:41
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Kilo147 posted:I'm one of those...bus people. Genesis Games in Redmond, or either Uncle's Games works fine for me. Monroe is a bit far for me. Hoping to play my first Armada game later today. A single core set feels kind of... anemic
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FuSchnick posted:Well I work in Redmond, so I'm in town often enough. I'm not familiar with Genesis games, is it also known as Games and Gizmos? I've been there, and I have a buddy who just started playing X-Wing there like a madman. If you hang out there often, you probably know him as the really loud South American guy. Yeah, Games and Gizmos. I need to stop using its old name. That's basically my hunting grounds.
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Kilo147 posted:Also, I went for a Battlestar style beat to gently caress look, because what else am I gonna do with damaged paint? Go for clean white on the majority but keep one looking beat as gently caress and always use that as your flagship
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zVxTeflon posted:Go for clean white on the majority but keep one looking beat as gently caress and always use that as your flagship So, don't have a ragtag fleet in mismatched colors with varying degrees of damage? I'm about to pick up a properly scaled Immobilizer 418, and hopefully a few cruisers and destroyers in scale, if just to have an actual fleet. I was thinking have some with visible, but scratched out and damaged rebellion Phoenixes, maybe one with a Republic symbol, one with green markings, another with purple.
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May 2, 2015 22:31
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Kilo147 posted:So, don't have a ragtag fleet in mismatched colors with varying degrees of damage? I'm about to pick up a properly scaled Immobilizer 418, and hopefully a few cruisers and destroyers in scale, if just to have an actual fleet. I was thinking have some with visible, but scratched out and damaged rebellion Phoenixes, maybe one with a Republic symbol, one with green markings, another with purple. That could work. I like some looking new for the reinforcements look. Where are you buying those ships miniature market?
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zVxTeflon posted:That could work. I like some looking new for the reinforcements look. Where are you buying those ships miniature market? You're gonna get a chubby going on after seeing these. https://taskforce4222.wordpress.com/2015/04/22/starting-a-17000-scale-fleet/  I've started painting my TIE/LN fighters. I have them in four different colors, light and dark gray, Federation Starship blue, and a dark blue for unique squadrons. Gonna mix the first three colors with different washes on trees to get the ragtag look going on hard, maybe have some with damaged solar panels. Kilo147 fucked around with this message at 22:59 on May 2, 2015 |
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May 2, 2015 22:57
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Anyone have an idea if 20% off of MSRP for wave 1 ships is a reasonable deal? I just saw that the local game store is offering a deal of 20% off of all ships if you preorder one of each. I was a little Leary of buying stuff at full price from the game store, but 20% off gets it down to $151, I just have to buy them all at once instead of stringing my addiction along.
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Orvin posted:Anyone have an idea if 20% off of MSRP for wave 1 ships is a reasonable deal? I just saw that the local game store is offering a deal of 20% off of all ships if you preorder one of each. I was a little Leary of buying stuff at full price from the game store, but 20% off gets it down to $151, I just have to buy them all at once instead of stringing my addiction along. poo poo, I want in on this deal...
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May 2, 2015 23:48
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Kilo147 posted:poo poo, I want in on this deal... I haven't picked up the core set, and the owner said he will extend the discount to a core set and a dice set if ordered at the time of the preorder. $80 for the core set is not a great deal, but supporting the store makes it good enough. I am going to a learn to play event tonight, and I might walk out a little poorer.
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Orvin posted:I haven't picked up the core set, and the owner said he will extend the discount to a core set and a dice set if ordered at the time of the preorder. $80 for the core set is not a great deal, but supporting the store makes it good enough. I am going to a learn to play event tonight, and I might walk out a little poorer. Like I've said, I'll take anyone's TIE/LNs if they don't want them.
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30% off of MSRP is standard online, but 20% is good for LGS prices- if you want to support the store it's a better deal than most stores will give you, but it's not cheaper than buying online.
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May 3, 2015 00:55
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Kilo147 posted:You're gonna get a chubby going on after seeing these. https://taskforce4222.wordpress.com/2015/04/22/starting-a-17000-scale-fleet/ Is he selling those yet? I managed to scrounge up some rebel transports at close to the right scale. I need to toss a wash on them and bring out the detail which is surprisingly good. Maybe some tiny engine glows too but my painting skill is horrible. Just wish I had more than 2  
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Holy poo poo those are from the old Star Wars electronic Battleship game. I have a copy sitting upstairs with half the pieces missing and the required-to-play manual gone. The big problem with those ships is that every ship that came in the game was almost the same size. A Victory is the size of one of those transports, and fighters were big enough to be individually comparable.
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Strobe posted:Holy poo poo those are from the old Star Wars electronic Battleship game. I have a copy sitting upstairs with half the pieces missing and the required-to-play manual gone. and the tiniest of mon calamaris. Do you still have your transports? If so do you want them? 
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I've pushed the ragtag fleet idea. Still a lot of work to do, but here's the first TIEs.
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Kilo147 posted:I've pushed the ragtag fleet idea. Still a lot of work to do, but here's the first TIEs. You have chosen ... wisely.
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