So I just had my second 100 point game and I played as the Rebel scum, with the falcon and Luke in his X-Wing, used the rest of the points to max out the mods. The end result playing against 1 advanced, 2 interceptor and 1 normal Tie was I only managed to kill Vader before getting my ass handed to me. For a while it looked like the Falcon was going to survive but having only 1defend die seemed to take its toll, that and me rolling attack die like the unluckiest man in the world. Honestly I could fall into a bucket of **** and come out sucking my thumb!

But having said all that, another great nights gaming, got a two week break from it now as I have my daughter coming to stay for Easter, but guess what, she only wants to give it a go!

Happy times with Star Wars X-Wing, no to buy a decent case to get organised!

First tip... 2 ships is a terrible idea. Give up upgrades and get a second X Wing.

First tip... 2 ships is a terrible idea. Give up upgrades and get a second X Wing.

Yeah, but running Han and Luke together is so much fun and something all our inner child have to do at least once. I ran it once and fought a player running it. Once I new he was playing it, I decided to change my squad (with his accord of course) to run Vader with Boba Fett against it for the ultimate heads-up. Very fun game!

Just wait until you face 4 shuttles :-)

So I just had my second 100 point game and I played as the Rebel scum, with the falcon and Luke in his X-Wing, used the rest of the points to max out the mods. The end result playing against 1 advanced, 2 interceptor and 1 normal Tie was I only managed to kill Vader before getting my ass handed to me. For a while it looked like the Falcon was going to survive but having only 1defend die seemed to take its toll, that and me rolling attack die like the unluckiest man in the world. Honestly I could fall into a bucket of **** and come out sucking my thumb!

But having said all that, another great nights gaming, got a two week break from it now as I have my daughter coming to stay for Easter, but guess what, she only wants to give it a go!

Happy times with Star Wars X-Wing, no to buy a decent case to get organised!

Basically, you need more hp and firepower. Han and Luke can't put out enough hurt alone, unless your opponent does something dumb and sinks all their points into a Death Star. When I use Luke I go for the trench trio, Luke Wedge and Biggs. With the falcon I prefer chewi so I can add some friends.

Do not listen to these other fools! You lost because you sided with the Rebel {scum}! Have no illusion of childhood memories, or fond thoughts of seeing the Rebel Doctrine plastered on 30 foot screens! The Rebel {scum} are inferior, come to the side of justice, equality, and right!

For he Glory of the Emperor...Er...Empire!

A YT-1300 and an X-Wing just isn't enough firepower, regardless of your upgrades. Get a 3rd ship and you'll at least stand a chance.
That being said, you weren't against that competative of an Empire list either. Try facing a fleet with 4-6 Ties alongside a strong ship sometime.

I remember starting out with just the Core, Falcon, and soon after an Advanced. I could just get the Rebels to 100 points but even loading up the Imperials I couldn't get them to 100. Throw in another Imperial TIE and I could just make it.

If you want to play two tricked out Rebels then I'll simply suggest playing 3 tricked out Imperial ships. Vader and a couple Interceptors can really be a challenge even to a "normal" squad but against two Rebels they don't have an overwhelming numbers majority and firepower/survivability can be similar.

So, question so that we can maximize your fleets' experiences:
What sets do you own?

I have two core sets, and extra Tie, one tie advanced, Imperial Aces, Lambda Shuttle, Firespray, YT1300, extra X-Wing.

Don't get me wrong if my rolls had been better, Han would have done a lot of damage, but I always thought with only two ships it was going to be a struggle, I guess I need two X-Wings to accompany the Falcon, it just limits the upgrades.

Ass handed yo you by the Empire? get used to it

what upgrades did you run? as long as you had fun who cares how many ships you take. Yesterday I saw a guy running a rebel operative with no upgrades... at all... In a 3 ship build... with Arvel.... need i go on. My insides turned inside out but he was having a blast so who am I to judge = P.

A guy at store champs was surprisingly successful with just Ten Numb and Ibtisam on a team. Only thing he lost to was triple Bounty Hunters, I think. They say it's...it's quite the thing to see.

Try Han with a pair of xwings, upgrade to your preference. Personally I like expert handling on the falcon

Also, Vader very hard to kill when flown defensively, kill a bigger threat first, you'll throw a lot of dice at Vader and still come up empty. Recon spec is another one I like on Han, or crew with Chewie. Have fun. That's the main thing.

Try Han with a pair of xwings, upgrade to your preference. Personally I like expert handling on the falcon

The thing is when you run the Falcon with Han, plus two X-Wings to have any room for upgrades you need to take basic X-Wing pilots. Also I need to find an upgrade that will increase the amount of dice to roll in defence.