Love the podcast. We have had a serious drought in X-Wing podcasting. You guys are a welcome rain!

I have 2 lists for after Aces comes out.

Lucky Number Sixes ...

2x Royal Guard w/ Push the Limit (50pts)

Dark Curse (16pts)

Backstabber (16pts)

Howlrunner (18pts)

(100pts)

Prefer loosing initiative as it can allow higher PS to roll out of arcs. Howlrunner buffing PS 6 means she should get at least a round of benefit if she dies immediately.

Pump You Up Academy ...

4x Academy Pilots (48pts)

Howlrunner (18pts)

Carnor Jax w/Push the Limit & Shield (33pts)

(99pts)

With the APs, initiative bid is desired. I've even considered downgrading shield to Stealth to guarantee initiative. Howlrunner's buffing, and Jax's debuffing sounds fantastic in a swarm (even if only 6 ships).

You would be surprised at how many people are running at 97 points for init now... This is a cold war where someone will run 50 point squads 6 months from now. I blame Jake Pichelmyer.

Fantastic podcast guys. Love hearing different perspectives and things I hadn't even thought about.

We should be in iTunes shortly so people can download and listen as they like. I'll post when I see it show up.

Looks like you can now subscribe to our podcast on iTunes.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/scum-and-villainy-podcast/id830755803

Kinda fun post aces list:

Imperial Autos

Kir+ stealth

Vader Shuttle + intel

Scimitar + seismic

Scimitar + seismic

Academy Pilot

4 ships that do auto damage. Still has 5 ships.

I also really like:

"Four" Squint squad

Cowall

Turr

Royal guard

Backstabber

PTL/stealth to taste one each. High PS, throws 16 dice at range 1, all the usual interceptor tricks. I'd leave backstabber naked and go PTL and stealth on Turr. Only 99pts so you could drop opportunist on royal guard to bring some surprise pain or adrenaline rush and stealth on Cowall for an extra combat trick.

And, juzst Cuzz:

Turr

Cowall

Royal Guard

All with PTL + stealth + royal guard title+ shield (one with hull).

How about this squads with CP30 crew?

Chewbacca + MF title + CP30 + (46)

Dagger + Advanced Sensors (27)

Dagger + Advanced Sensors (27)

OR

Chewbacca + MF title + CP30 + Engine Upgrade (50)

Blue + Advanced Sensors (25)

Blue + Advanced Sensors (25)

The idea is that Chewie Guesses 0 evade every role to make the dice a auto evade, and then he can take evade for extra protection. Then the Daggers go in and bring the pain!

EDIT: Kelvan had idea for EU so added second list.

How about this squad with CP30 crew?

Chewbacca + MF title + CP30 (46)

Dagger + Advanced Sensors (27)

Dagger + Advanced Sensors (27)

The idea is that Chewie Guesses 0 evade every role to make the dice a auto evade, and then he can take evade for extra protection. Then the Daggers go in and bring the pain!

I'm of the opinion that falcons should not run without Expert Handling or Engine nowadays. Best way to not get fired at? don't be in arc.

Looks like you can now subscribe to our podcast on iTunes.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/scum-and-villainy-podcast/id830755803

Great news. Thanks.

You would be surprised at how many people are running at 97 points for init now... This is a cold war where someone will run 50 point squads 6 months from now. I blame Jake Pichelmyer.

Different metas I guess. In my local I've only seen below 99 once or twice. If 97 or lower starts becoming normal, I'll start playing 100 pts squads that like to not have initiative (bombers, aces, ect).

We're already talking about doing another podcast for the transport... I can not wait. So many good options now.

How about this squad with CP30 crew?

Chewbacca + MF title + CP30 (46)

Dagger + Advanced Sensors (27)

Dagger + Advanced Sensors (27)

The idea is that Chewie Guesses 0 evade every role to make the dice a auto evade, and then he can take evade for extra protection. Then the Daggers go in and bring the pain!

I'm of the opinion that falcons should not run without Expert Handling or Engine nowadays. Best way to not get fired at? don't be in arc.

So i could make the daggers blue and give him EU.

We're already talking about doing another podcast for the transport... I can not wait. So many good options now.

Great can't wait.

I can't wait to start talking up these new ships and where things are going.

Always in motion is the Scum and Villainy podcast...

We're going to be doing another episode soon. We're obviously going to cover the Rogue Squadron Rebel Transport expansion.

Are there any topics you would like us to cover?

I appreciate the feedback!

Always in motion is the Scum and Villainy podcast...

We're going to be doing another episode soon. We're obviously going to cover the Rogue Squadron Rebel Transport expansion.

Are there any topics you would like us to cover?

I appreciate the feedback!

Looking beyond 100 points. like 500 point or more games. I run 12 x-wings often and have run games with 12 x-wings, 8 y wings, 4 b-wings, 4 a-wings and a YT. vs. 16 ties, 8 interceptors 6 tie advance, 4 bombers and 2 lamda and 1 firespray.. it was epic.

"when you want rebel captive, you have Recon specialist: when you have Recon Specialist, you want a rebel captive"... I still stand by that. I can't wait till we get an "extra cell" upgrade for Slave 1 that allows another "crew". I'll be taking both.

Aces Squad:

Black Ops

Kir or Cowall + Stealth (Hull for Kir, PTL for Cowall)

Backstabber + Stealth

NightBeast

Black Squad + Opportunist x2

19dice at range 1. I think I prefer Cowall because I like my PTL interceptors. Kir gives better auto hits to better strip but requires a little different flying style.

Keep up the good work fellas.

"rebel aces" covers a lot of ground. Good luck fitting that in by itself in an hour.

Always in motion is the Scum and Villainy podcast...

We're going to be doing another episode soon. We're obviously going to cover the Rogue Squadron Rebel Transport expansion.

Are there any topics you would like us to cover?

I appreciate the feedback!

The 4 semi-spoiled wave 4 pilots (Corran Horn, etc) and speculating what they may do would likely be a good idea

We've got the third episode scheduled for recording on Monday.

Post-post Aces list:

OBpertaRnistic- 100pts

Tarn+ R2-d6+ oppertunist

Biggs

Dagger

Red

Or

Odddertarnist

Same tarn set up + 3 daggers!

Post-post Aces list:

ObpertaRnistic- 100pts

Tarn+ R2-d6+ oppertunist

Biggs

Dagger

Red

Or

Odddertunist

Same tarn set up + 3 daggers!

I have a feeling that Tarn will be one of my favorite pilots. I just love his ability.

Pts, PS, and ability all combo really well.

I am for a lot more 1/3 progression pilots, I think some of the feel good at 2/4 but some are really odd. Awings are a great example, they were much harder to fly so would t the pilots who chose them be better? How about the new Defender... Starting at PS1?

PS doesn't have to match fluff, but I'd like to see more varied progressions to open up even more builds and strategies.