Ok, next question. What would be a good list to go against my 4 Interceptors (I'm teach my wife to play)?

Here is what I have for rebels.

(1) YT-1300

(3) X-wings

(2) B-wings

(1) A-wing

(1) Y-wing

(1) HWK-290

Falcon w/ Gunner

Y-Wing w/ Ion Turret

Roark w/ Ion Turret

Not sure what else will be needed.

HEY, don't blame me for throwing out all that Interceptor hate. I know some people HATE suggesting anything with a turret to a beginner but you want her to keep playing right? That means give her a squadron she can fight your Interceptors with that doesn't require a PHD to use. Besides, this will make it easier for her to win but will also provide you with a great deal of practice on how to fight the Interceptor's bane.

What it needs is more red dice. Two ICTs is one ICT too many, and that goes double for support craft. Three ships have a hard enough time packing a punch as it is, best not to compound the matter. Scrap Roark and bring an X-Wing to the party.

Ok, next question. What would be a good list to go against my 4 Interceptors (I'm teach my wife to play)?

Falcon w/ Gunner

Y-Wing w/ Ion Turret

Roark w/ Ion Turret

What it needs is more red dice. Two ICTs is one ICT too many, and that goes double for support craft. Three ships have a hard enough time packing a punch as it is, best not to compound the matter. Scrap Roark and bring an X-Wing to the party.

More Red dice may be nice but when you're up against Interceptors landing an Ion hit and "locking them in" can be as beneficial as putting two cards on them. Not that I have anything against adding a "real" fighter instead of Roark.

In my experience, two turreted ships is more than enough to counter a squad of Interceptors, especially if one of them is a YT. A single X-Wing stands a chance of one-shotting an unlucky Interceptor, which, while a gamble, is certainly worth trading a second support ship for. I don't think having more red dice in a three ship list is 'nice' so much as it is outright necessary.

We played the other day. I got hosed, I went with Chewie in a YT, Luke, and a Y wing with Ion. Basically she managed to Ion almost every turn, once putting me into an asteroid. Plus some really good rolls.

She said she would be willing to play again but wants to try other things. I'm going to look online and set her up with XXBB next plus an article on how it all works (if I can find one)

She said she would be willing to play again but wants to try other things. I'm going to look online and set her up with XXBB next plus an article on how it all works (if I can find one)

The interceptors will have a MUCH easier time vs. XXBB.

Yeah, but she is the one who wants to try different things.

First thing she learned was she likes shields.

We played the other day. I got hosed, I went with Chewie in a YT, Luke, and a Y wing with Ion. Basically she managed to Ion almost every turn, once putting me into an asteroid. Plus some really good rolls.

She said she would be willing to play again but wants to try other things. I'm going to look online and set her up with XXBB next plus an article on how it all works (if I can find one)

Great Job! When the wife wants to learn you to play you let her win. Now that she know she CAN wipe the floor with you it will not sting so much if you happen to win a few going forward.

Well, I took 7th place in my first tournament (of 7 players). Three players had lists I could have rolled over. I didn't get to go against those.

First I went up against Han with Marksmanship, Chewie, and I think Gunner with two Rookie X-wings. Shoot, reroll, reroll, shoot again. Not good for the Interceptors.

Next I went against XBAY and the Y had a Ion Turret. I dropped the B down to 2 hull, the Y to 1 very early in the game, couldn't hit them again after that. Turn 3 Ion.... Turn 4 Ion.... Turn 5 Ion.....Turn 6 Ion a new ship.... Turn 7 Ion again with XA right behind it. I just couldn't shake the Ions or get hits on the Y (he had increased agility for it).

Last I got a bye.