So if everyone has listened to the wonderful guys from Scum and Villainy as they interviewed the designers of our lovely game, they now understand that these guys don't really have a solid design or FAQ strategy; which is honestly troubling, but explains a lot about why the game is currently so imbalanced and seemingly no FAQ is coming to the rescue.

However, it was clear that they, as a design team, were quite influenced by this amazing thread. They seemed to have bought into the hype and appear to truly enjoy the excitement surrounding the Gunboat. If you missed it:

https://scumvillainy.podbean.com/e/developers-interview-with-max-frank-and-alex/

22 hours ago, Eskandare said:

The Wave XII article will probably be written when the ship is in stores.

So... maybe 8 weeks? Please Oh golly gum drops?

44 minutes ago, clanofwolves said:

So if everyone has listened to the wonderful guys from Scum and Villainy...

Great @clanofwolves - now I'm actually going to have to listen to a podcast!

On the topic of the Scum and Villainy Podcast interview with the designers, did you hear Max (I think) talk about strategy? He says a single Gunboat makes for a pretty mean flanker, especially with SLAM to get it into position. Honestly, it reminds me of how they would drop out of hyperspace and lock on in the old flight simulator games, so the designers seem to have nailed the theme. So excited!

Slight paranoia here

But if it's a great "flanker" we may not be seeing a 180 manuever, consistent with the only other naturally SLAM capable ship (K)

Which I REALLY hope isn't the case. The thing was obviously built around SLAM, but linked batteries double cannon slot also gives it the option to just screw subtly and punch straight for damage on the level of DEADEYE SCURRG.

Not having a K would really stifle that flexibility (esp since you can fire HLC without tokens, as opposed to DEADEYE ordnance,)

30 minutes ago, ficklegreendice said:

Slight paranoia here

But if it's a great "flanker" we may not be seeing a 180 manuever, consistent with the only other naturally SLAM capable ship (K)

Which I REALLY hope isn't the case. The thing was obviously built around SLAM, but linked batteries double cannon slot also gives it the option to just screw subtly and punch straight for damage on the level of DEADEYE SCURRG.

Not having a K would really stifle that flexibility (esp since you can fire HLC without tokens, as opposed to DEADEYE ordnance,)

Well what if GUNBOAT has 5k or 4 red straight and 4K?

47 minutes ago, ficklegreendice said:

Slight paranoia here

But if it's a great "flanker" we may not be seeing a 180 manuever, consistent with the only other naturally SLAM capable ship (K)

Which I REALLY hope isn't the case. The thing was obviously built around SLAM, but linked batteries double cannon slot also gives it the option to just screw subtly and punch straight for damage on the level of DEADEYE SCURRG.

Not having a K would really stifle that flexibility (esp since you can fire HLC without tokens, as opposed to DEADEYE ordnance,)

Yes, sir. It needs a 4k or a 3k to attack, run and re-engage in a more advantageous position. Relaying on hard turns via slam sounds very cumbersome.

25 minutes ago, GrimmyV said:

Well what if GUNBOAT has 5k or 4 red straight and 4K?

Would be sweet

Great for disengaging from a chase v bombing ships

Though a 3k would be the absolute dream

This is a ship that the game designers have apparently been anticipating releasing until they can give it ALL the cool toys. This is going to be the Imperial Jumpmaster.

Eh...no way

To hit jm5k status, the ps 7 would have to be 23 points and the boat would need two mod slots (ASLAM + chips) and ps 9

Even then it doesn't have a PWT and probably won't have an absurd dial

I am envisioning a post errata x7 or DEADEYE SCURRG level of competitive viability bolstered slightly by SLAM's GTFO utility v bombs. That's for linked HLC Nus specifically, and those buggers better have an ept for Crackshot

I have a feeling the ps 7 will be sporting ASLAM PTL ordnance that fires through weps disabled, but I also feel it'll be too expensive to be incredibly amazing

4 minutes ago, ficklegreendice said:

Eh...no way

To hit jm5k status, the ps 7 would have to be 23 points and the boat would need two mod slots (ASLAM + chips) and ps 9

Even then it doesn't have a PWT and probably won't have an absurd dial

I am envisioning a post errata x7 or DEADEYE SCURRG level of competitive viability bolstered slightly by SLAM's GTFO utility v bombs. That's for linked HLC Nus specifically, and those buggers better have an ept for Crackshot

I have a feeling the ps 7 will be sporting ASLAM PTL ordnance that fires through weps disabled, but I also feel it'll be too expensive to be incredibly amazing

I've got money on no generics with EPTs.

2 minutes ago, HolySorcerer said:

I've got money on no generics with EPTs.

I'll take that money, if Rhos have an EPT.

Just now, Rakaydos said:

I'll take that money, if Rhos have an EPT.

You do know that we're talking about an Imperial ship right? This isn't scum, where every pilot and his dog has an EPT.

Just now, HolySorcerer said:

You do know that we're talking about an Imperial ship right? This isn't scum, where every pilot and his dog has an EPT.

I also give even odds on the silencer PS4 having an EPT. Ever since the Tie Inquisitor, imperial non-shuttles, non turrets have had EPTs.

5 minutes ago, Rakaydos said:

I also give even odds on the silencer PS4 having an EPT. Ever since the Tie Inquisitor, imperial non-shuttles, non turrets have had EPTs.

Well the Baron and black squad scout have also grossly overpaid for them

Because five with crack would be op?...**** if I know what ffg was thinking

Here hoping they've learned

On 10/17/2017 at 4:25 AM, RogueLeader42 said:

I just increased brightness and contrast ^^
And got this:

Ohh, call me dense but, what is that arrow supposedly pointing to?

Also, @RogueLeader42 - thanks for finally showing me where the Lambda was!!! Hehe. Man that other image was dark.

5 hours ago, Parakitor said:

On the topic of the Scum and Villainy Podcast interview with the designers, did you hear Max (I think) talk about strategy? He says a single Gunboat makes for a pretty mean flanker, especially with SLAM to get it into position. Honestly, it reminds me of how they would drop out of hyperspace and lock on in the old flight simulator games, so the designers seem to have nailed the theme. So excited!

Hehe...^Booop Booop^ Missile Alert!!! Press Space Key to Target?????

1 hour ago, Alpha Xg1 said:

Ohh, call me dense but, what is that arrow supposedly pointing to?

Looks like the Twilight, an old freighter Anakin used to fly in the Clone Wars.

or the remains of an AT-AT.

7 minutes ago, GrimmyV said:

Looks like the Twilight, an old freighter Anakin used to fly in the Clone Wars.

or the remains of an AT-AT.

I think one thing we can all agree on, at least, is that given how much sand and debris is in there, the Empire really needs to fire their maid service.

1 minute ago, JJ48 said:

I think one thing we can all agree on, at least, is that given how much sand and debris is in there, the Empire really needs to fire their maid service.

Need... GUNBOAT...

19 hours ago, ficklegreendice said:

Would be sweet

Great for disengaging from a chase v bombing ships

Though a 3k would be the absolute dream

3k dream, but I'd also be fairly happy with a 3-talon. That would open up some really interesting possibilities with SLAM.

16 hours ago, ficklegreendice said:

Eh...no way

To hit jm5k status, the ps 7 would have to be 23 points and the boat would need two mod slots (ASLAM + chips) and ps 9

Even then it doesn't have a PWT and probably won't have an absurd dial

Scum/Rebel to Imperial side by sides get depressing.

Concord Dawn Ace (25) - Protectorate Starfighter
Fearlessness (1), Concord Dawn Protector (1)

Saber Squadron Pilot (24) - TIE Interceptor
Hull Upgrade (3)

1 point = option at extra evade and a successful hit, torp slot, 1 PS, and balance out the hull however you want, but man.

And I’ll let you just look at this

Lok Revenant (26) - Scurrg H-6 Bomber

Black Eight Sq. Pilot (26) - TIE Punisher
Hull Upgrade (3)

0 points difference...

Ghost v Dauntless is just sad.

Neither punisher not generic interceptor are good enough to hold up to ANYTHING favorably

If anything, it just makes me happy that the protectorate and SCURRG aren't utter garbage wastes of development time and some really nice models

The jm5k is unacceptably good, however

3 hours ago, Lobokai said:

Scum/Rebel to Imperial side by sides get depressing.

Concord Dawn Ace (25) - Protectorate Starfighter
Fearlessness (1), Concord Dawn Protector (1)

Saber Squadron Pilot (24) - TIE Interceptor
Hull Upgrade (3)

Ditch the Hull Upgrade on the Saber Squadron and give it Push the Limit instead and the comparison is a bit more interesting.