phazedplasma
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Comm relay and juke... mah gawd
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Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game | The Official Thread
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phazedplasma
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Also is it weird if i wanna run 4 green a-wings all with autothrusters, outmaneuver and crack shot
TangoAlphaLima
Member
Just got the TFA core set from a friend for Christmas. I'd been eyeing these miniatures whenever I've been in Barnes & Noble, but hadn't really kept up with the game news. Just saw that there are Star Wars Rebels expansions, and I'm super excited for those, I love the Ghost's design.
MisterAnderson
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Have you guys heard about FFG changing it's pricing/distribution policies with online retailers? I am a little confused, but I'm worried they are specifically targeting the discount prices offered by websites such as Miniature Market and CoolStuffInc...
This is the first press release that caused the initial panic: http://www.spikeybits.com/2015/12/star-wars-online-sales-lockdown-ffgs-new-policy.html
Here is the vague followup that tries to PR spin the entire announcement: https://www.boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/49101/asmodee-clarifies-its-changes-2016-online-sales-wi
They seem to be intentionally vague, as this entirely depends on the definition of "specialty retailers" and "authorized retailers."
Edit: Also random question: Is Wave 8 going to be released before Imp Veteran pack?
This is the first press release that caused the initial panic: http://www.spikeybits.com/2015/12/star-wars-online-sales-lockdown-ffgs-new-policy.html
Here is the vague followup that tries to PR spin the entire announcement: https://www.boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/49101/asmodee-clarifies-its-changes-2016-online-sales-wi
They seem to be intentionally vague, as this entirely depends on the definition of "specialty retailers" and "authorized retailers."
Edit: Also random question: Is Wave 8 going to be released before Imp Veteran pack?
Yes, well before Imperial Veterans. Probably early February for Wave 8 and mid-May for IV.
As for that announcement, it's my understanding that it mostly targets some shenanigans involving the game Days of Wonder and not the entire FFG/Asmodee product line. I don't think they're gonna screw over CSI, Miniature Market and Amazon.
MisterAnderson
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Well in panic mode I just did my X-Wing wave 8 preorder and bought all of Wave 2 Armada off Miniature Market. FFG stealth marketing strategy has succeeded in taking my monies.
Those look really good, Tensketch.
I don't think anyone has posted yet that U.S. Store Championship locations have gone up: https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/x-wing-2016-store-championships/
You'll have to call each store or check their Web presence of choice to find out dates, times and entry fees. (Based on past experience, probably none of the stores have figured this stuff out yet but will by the middle of next month.)
I don't think anyone has posted yet that U.S. Store Championship locations have gone up: https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/x-wing-2016-store-championships/
You'll have to call each store or check their Web presence of choice to find out dates, times and entry fees. (Based on past experience, probably none of the stores have figured this stuff out yet but will by the middle of next month.)
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But seriously, both are good in their own way and I strongly recommend that you eventually own at least one of each. If you want to TIE swarm though I recommend the OG core set. The FO's are good, but not as good as an old TIE swarm.
The older TIE Fighters have a lower squadron cost, so you want to swarm with those, not the TIE/FOs.
The newer damage deck is better than the older one (and will be required for official tournaments) but the older one is still usable.
If you really want to go all-in on a TIE swarm, you should get the original red-logo Core Set, an Imperial Assault Carrier (which comes with two alt-paint job TIE Fighters and new pilots) and two individual TIE Fighter expansion packs (with yet more TIE Fighter pilots). Then you'll have six TIEs, enough to swarm (although classically, TIE swarms run seven TIE Fighters ... if you buy two Core Sets, an Assault Carrier and one TIE Fighter you'll have your seven).
jstevenson
Sailor Stevenson
there will probably be some benefit to FO TIEs, aces, and/or upgrades (juke / comm relay) in TIE Swarm lists though
Raider is IMHO cooler, but the real question is: What do you want to play, TIE Advanceds or TIE Fighters?
My dad had a very X-Wing Xmas today, he got:
Old core set
X-Wing
Y-Wing
Interceptor
Phantom
K-Wing
Outrider
Decimator
Hounds tooth
IG-2000
Rebel Aces
Imperial Aces
Most wanted
He's incredibly pleased. I'm glad he's got them now cos he's been hassling me for weeks to order him some new ships and i've had to. Make excuses.
While I'm here, we now have images of the official alt art 3PO card:
Old core set
X-Wing
Y-Wing
Interceptor
Phantom
K-Wing
Outrider
Decimator
Hounds tooth
IG-2000
Rebel Aces
Imperial Aces
Most wanted
He's incredibly pleased. I'm glad he's got them now cos he's been hassling me for weeks to order him some new ships and i've had to. Make excuses.
While I'm here, we now have images of the official alt art 3PO card:
Hey guys, I've been looking to get into this game for a while and the opportunity presented itself yesterday. I got myself two core sets (one old and one new) and a z-95 headhunter.
Are there any good resources out there for learning the game? Also I'm wondering if I can build any lists out of what I have and what might be a good idea to get.
Much appreciated!
Are there any good resources out there for learning the game? Also I'm wondering if I can build any lists out of what I have and what might be a good idea to get.
Much appreciated!
Not nearly as expensive as pretty much any other miniature war game. Or any trading card game, really.
Here, watch these video tutorials, they're great: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVfyteSBiELJQtovkGkFxyg
I was given the Imperial Assault board game for Christmas which is cool, but I went out and bought 2 of the core sets along with a TIE Phantom, Advanced, and a Y-Wing + E-Wing because this seemed better for 2 players.
Really enjoyed the game! Did a tutorial game with a friend and then played an actual game with all ships. I saw people recommended just grabbing 2 and that turned out to be a good idea. Thinking i'll pick up the Aces expansions on Amazon and then i'll have a well rounded fleet, and it should have good variety for whoever wants to play either side
Also annoyed at the game mat price lol.
Really enjoyed the game! Did a tutorial game with a friend and then played an actual game with all ships. I saw people recommended just grabbing 2 and that turned out to be a good idea. Thinking i'll pick up the Aces expansions on Amazon and then i'll have a well rounded fleet, and it should have good variety for whoever wants to play either side
Also annoyed at the game mat price lol.
Old school tie fighter single pack comes with HowlRunner, she has the ability to let friendly ships within range 1 reroll attack die and is awesome with swarms.
The TIE Fighter expansion comes with the Howlrunner pilot, who is great for a TIE swarm, whether TIE/FO or TIE Fighter.
The Lambda is technically not a small ship; it's a large ship and costs 30 dollars. But it comes with some neat stuff like Darth Vader crew.
Wow, a lot of new X-Wingers after Christmas! Welcome to the game, guys.
May as well balance out all those bad guy ships with a good guy ship.
Buy a B-Wing or a Y-Wing (or get a K-Wing if you can go up to $20 instead of the $15 for the smallest ships)
May as well balance out all those bad guy ships with a good guy ship.
Buy a B-Wing or a Y-Wing (or get a K-Wing if you can go up to $20 instead of the $15 for the smallest ships)
Seems like Amazon has all the ships marked down; I ordered the Aces sets off there for really cheap.
K-Wing is 14$ as well!
Yeah, I had ordered the core set and was going to wait until I tried the game out before getting anything else, but with that sale going on I decided to take the plunge and get the Aces. Went ahead and got the Millennium Falcon as well.
R2D2 is god tier, essential for any player.
phazedplasma
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and remember kids
phazedplasma
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XT Vengeance
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I have always wondered how B-wings, which look so cool can suck so bad.
wha? am I in Bizarro World? they're great ships in the X-Wing Miniatures Game.
Huh? B-Wings are great. Amazing stats for their cost and lots of great customization options. Advanced Sensors? Sure. E1 mod with C-3PO crew? Why not. Ten Nunb with Mangler Cannon? Sounds fun.
They are amazing! Ya can fly four with one of the following:
Advanced Sensors
Accuracy Corrector (more fun than I thought)
Fire control system
Crew mod with tactician
Ion Cannon
They are also amazing bodyguard ships. If you have a fat ship and want something other than a Z swarm as backup, 2 of these prove hard to kill and punchy as hell.
To be fair, I love A-Wings, pair of greens with the title, ptl and wired are really fun to fly. I once lost a tourney game because my opponent had an untouchable gemmer sojan that flew rings around my B Wings and picked them off until it was 1V1 still one of my favourite games of X-wing.
phazedplasma
Member
they're still ok, but the TLT lists have put a dent in them (the aces especially) BBBBZ is still good I think.
I may have gone a little overboard with my purchases to say I haven't properly played yet.
I now own:
2 FA Core sets
1 Imperial ace set
1 TIE/fo expansion
1 TIE Interceptor expansion
1 TIE Punisher expansion
1 TIE Fighter expansion
... I have a problem don't I?
Edit: But this list looks incredibly fun.
TIE/fo Fighter: · "Epsilon Leader" (19)
TIE Fighter: · "Howlrunner" w/ Push The Limit (21)
TIE/fo Fighter: Epsilon Squadron Pilot (15)
TIE/fo Fighter: Epsilon Squadron Pilot (15)
TIE/fo Fighter: Epsilon Squadron Pilot (15)
TIE/fo Fighter: Epsilon Squadron Pilot (15)
I now own:
2 FA Core sets
1 Imperial ace set
1 TIE/fo expansion
1 TIE Interceptor expansion
1 TIE Punisher expansion
1 TIE Fighter expansion
... I have a problem don't I?
Edit: But this list looks incredibly fun.
TIE/fo Fighter: · "Epsilon Leader" (19)
TIE Fighter: · "Howlrunner" w/ Push The Limit (21)
TIE/fo Fighter: Epsilon Squadron Pilot (15)
TIE/fo Fighter: Epsilon Squadron Pilot (15)
TIE/fo Fighter: Epsilon Squadron Pilot (15)
TIE/fo Fighter: Epsilon Squadron Pilot (15)
Change the Core sets with the original version, the TIE/fo with a Firespray and the Punisher with a TIE Phantom, and is what I bought before playing my first game.
You won't have any problem unless something like "Meh, let's buy an YT-1300 to use those T-70 X-wings" pass around your mind. THERE you will be doomed.
Ignatz Mouse
Banned
TFA re-inspired my interest in this game, I decided to ask for the new starter and a couple of the expansion packs that I never acquired (for Christmas), and I picked up an extra new Tie and X-Wing models from TFA.
I stopped collecting around the time of the Tie Bomber-- what's essential between now and then?
I don't plan to play super competitively, but I'd at least like to know what's considered essential.
I stopped collecting around the time of the Tie Bomber-- what's essential between now and then?
I don't plan to play super competitively, but I'd at least like to know what's considered essential.
Have a crack at the scum faction, they add a nice interesting twist to how you play. The most wanted pack will get you started, give the IG-2000 a go too.
VARIA
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Recent convert.
I own two core sets. One original & a TFA one.
- E-Wing Expansion
- Headhunter Expansion
- Tie Defender Expansion
- Tie Advanced Expansion
- Z-95Headhunter Expansion
And I just ordered:
- Lambda Shuttle Expansion
- Millenium Falcon Expansion
- A-Wing Expansion
Brother in-law introduced me to this game and now I'm hooked.
My only gripe is that it seems to take a long time ( 2+ hours) for a 100 point game to finish, possibly because I had to keep asking questions.
I own two core sets. One original & a TFA one.
- E-Wing Expansion
- Headhunter Expansion
- Tie Defender Expansion
- Tie Advanced Expansion
- Z-95Headhunter Expansion
And I just ordered:
- Lambda Shuttle Expansion
- Millenium Falcon Expansion
- A-Wing Expansion
Brother in-law introduced me to this game and now I'm hooked.
My only gripe is that it seems to take a long time ( 2+ hours) for a 100 point game to finish, possibly because I had to keep asking questions.
Welcome to the game! If game length is an issue, you can add a timed element to it and run it for an hour and then count up the points to declare a winner. A time limit adds to your strategy as you can aim to destroy your opponents most expensive ship and then go on the defensive and run the clock down.
True. Predictions for it? I'm guessing a cross faction starfighter set with E and K wings and Defenders and Phantoms. Probably a Corellian Gunship and Interdictor Destroyer?