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26 minutes ago, RunnerAZ said:

Why not Traj Simulator? It's basically a 2nd primary attach each round. (I have not watched the video yet to see what Sensors did for you)

I didn't use simulator because of the unguided rockets mainly. AS lets you always have a focus to use unguided rockets even if you k turn or bump. I also found with deathrain that after the initial engagement it was difficult to use simulator effectively when I tried it. You also don't get deathrain's barrel roll with it. At the regional I found that in the games I won I didn't really need it and in the games I lost it probably wouldn't have helped anyway.

35 minutes ago, Kharnete said:

Watching them now... interesting choice on the Rho's Elite. Did you find VI really that useful? I mean, yeah, jumping over other Rho's (who are of course quite popular :P) may be a good enough reason, but I can't think of many other ships where you get real advantage of it. Kanan-Lowhhrick maybe?

I was expecting a lot of deadeye rhos, a lot of lowhhrick, probably kanan and also ezra in the phantom II. I didn't play any rhos, but I played vader and 3 nus and was able to remove 2 before they shot. The same pilot skill advantage would potentially help with against rhos also. I also played against lowhhrick and biggs one round and the increased pilot skill was helpful to know where to slam. It was really a toss up between vi and crack shot and both would have been good for different reasons.

Deathrain + 2 HLC/LB Rhoboats is my goto competitive list right now.

Unless they manage to take out the LWF Punisher in 1 turn (unlikely), i havnt lost with it. Even if he survives with only 1 hp, im golden. Prevents people from diving right at my gunboats while they do massive damage, and Unguided Rockets hits pretty hard too assuming i kept my focus long enough to attack.

2 hours ago, Fandyenu said:

I'm sorry but still didn't have time to paint and glue it, don't know if you could see it well.

The 3D printed one is a little bit more stylized, main wings and both angle wings are smaller, but superior one is bigger, main hull of both is almost same long and wide, laser cannons of the main wing is about the half long that the FFG one and FFG got more angle in main wings. Folding wings are amazing.

Got more pics but only let me upload those resized pics.

Thanks!!

Gamma 1 is the Emperor's stool pigeon!

28 minutes ago, Kharnete said:

Gamma 1 is the Emperor's stool pigeon!

TIE Avenger, it's you?

1 hour ago, Kharnete said:

Now THAT's what I'm talkin' about!

Sombeody talk me out of this:

Darth Vader - TIE/x1, Intensity, Advanced Targeting Computer, Harpoon Missile, Guidance Chips - 36 points
Rho Squadron Veteran - OS-1 Arsenal Loadout, Deadeye, Harpoon Missle, Extra Munitions, Extra Munitions, Long Range Scanners - 32 points
Rho Squadron Veteran - OS-1 Arsenal Loadout, Deadeye, Harpoon Missle, Extra Munitions, Extra Munitions, Long Range Scanners - 32 points

I keep thinking I want Crackshot or Lightning Reflexes on the Rhos instead, but...

8 minutes ago, FTS Gecko said:

Sombeody talk me out of this:

Darth Vader - TIE/x1, Intensity, Advanced Targeting Computer, Harpoon Missile, Guidance Chips - 36 points
Rho Squadron Veteran - OS-1 Arsenal Loadout, Deadeye, Harpoon Missle, Extra Munitions, Extra Munitions, Long Range Scanners - 32 points
Rho Squadron Veteran - OS-1 Arsenal Loadout, Deadeye, Harpoon Missle, Extra Munitions, Extra Munitions, Long Range Scanners - 32 points

I keep thinking I want Crackshot or Lightning Reflexes on the Rhos instead, but...

2 Extra Munitions is overkill on the Gunboat, I think.

And since you can do 2 salvos before reloading, maybe Guidance Chips instead of LRS?

1 hour ago, FTS Gecko said:

Sombeody talk me out of this:

Darth Vader - TIE/x1, Intensity, Advanced Targeting Computer, Harpoon Missile, Guidance Chips - 36 points
Rho Squadron Veteran - OS-1 Arsenal Loadout, Deadeye, Harpoon Missle, Extra Munitions, Extra Munitions, Long Range Scanners - 32 points
Rho Squadron Veteran - OS-1 Arsenal Loadout, Deadeye, Harpoon Missle, Extra Munitions, Extra Munitions, Long Range Scanners - 32 points

I keep thinking I want Crackshot or Lightning Reflexes on the Rhos instead, but...

Extra munitions is limited

13 minutes ago, DeathstarII said:

Extra munitions is limited

...and this is why I shouldn't trust the squad builders.

2 hours ago, FTS Gecko said:

...and this is why I shouldn't trust the squad builders.

Good news is that frees up points for Vader to take engine lol.

I just got my third Gunboat and am seriously considering running 3x Nu Harpooners w/LRS alongside an Ace (QuickDraw, Ryad, etc).

On 1/10/2018 at 7:00 AM, Odanan said:

TIE Avenger, it's you?

Wait, from memory, weren't we flying a TIE Interceptor for this mission with the traitors flying TIE Advanceds (Avengers)?

See, if we WERE in a Gunboat, we'd totally take down everything without needing to retreat to the - I think it was the Garret?

In the minefield clearing mission you are flying a Tie Interceptor and so do your supposed 'wingmen'.

I remember thinking those bastards, how did they turn my own wingmen against me! And then I downloaded the TIE Fighter editor and all was revealed to me.

they just named me them Alpha 2 and Alpha 3 (or whatever Greek letter) and coded them as ‘traitor’ imperials (which still show up as red). All other flight groups with designations just get coded as such to save memory. Oh 90’s computers, i miss you almost as much as 80s computers.

On 1/9/2018 at 0:00 PM, Odanan said:

TIE Avenger, it's you?

We can only hope. Already have the ones from Mel and play using the rules for Advanced or Defender depending on circumstances Would buy real ones if they'd let me.

X1, v1 and Aggressor but no Avenger. And then the Silencer shows up as XL Avenger, so yeah, that’s good enough, has the right dial, just proxy as an X1 with 3 red dice and boost.

1 hour ago, Arma Quattro said:

In the minefield clearing mission you are flying a Tie Interceptor and so do your supposed 'wingmen'.

Ohh yeahhhhhh. That's right. Either you've got exceptional memory or someone's been busy on GOG!!!!

59 minutes ago, GrimmyV said:

I remember thinking those bastards, how did they turn my own wingmen against me! And then I downloaded the TIE Fighter editor and all was revealed to me.

they just named me them Alpha 2 and Alpha 3 (or whatever Greek letter) and coded them as ‘traitor’ imperials (which still show up as red). All other flight groups with designations just get coded as such to save memory. Oh 90’s computers, i miss you almost as much as 80s computers.

Hehe. @GrimmyV, interesting!

And yeah...those sure were the days...

57 minutes ago, Alpha Xg1 said:

Ohh yeahhhhhh. That's right. Either you've got exceptional memory or someone's been busy on GOG!!!!

Hehe. @GrimmyV, interesting!

And yeah...those sure were the days...

*sniffle, sniffle*

those surely were the days, GUNBLESS you!

I have it from GOG but the truth is that I spent so much time playing and replaying that ****' mission since it was so freakin' difficult that it made me learn almost everything about it. ?

1 hour ago, Arma Quattro said:

I have it from GOG but the truth is that I spent so much time playing and replaying that ****' mission since it was so freakin' difficult that it made me learn almost everything about it. ?

Hehe...yeah well glad they bought it back on GOG - problem is, the versions they've got on there don't have that awesome iMUSE dynamic BGM to it.

Man when things got really hairy the music was SOOOO good!!!

Come to think of it - I've still got the 1995 Collector's CD ROM!

Gog gives you most versions at least they did for me.

Yep, in both GOG and Steam you have all three versions to play. Original (iMuse), collectors (a bit prettier) and special edition (XvT engine but no iMuse).

Alright, I know that I'm the problem because of how well others have done with Nu-Harpooners but I've soured on them due to an inability to joust and telegraphing to my opponents what I'm doing.

I'm thinking of building a list with:

Lieutenant Karsabi — Alpha-class Star Wing 24
Expertise 4
Heavy Laser Cannon 7
Linked Battery 2
Advanced SLAM 2
XG-1 Assault Configuration 1
Ship Total: 40

Rho Squadron Veteran — Alpha-class Star Wing 21
Deadeye 1
Harpoon Missiles 4
Guidance Chips 0
Ship Total: 26

...as the base, then adding a 34 point ace.

Is mixing types of gunboats viable or am I better off choosing one or the other?

16 minutes ago, impspy said:

Alright, I know that I'm the problem because of how well others have done with Nu-Harpooners but I've soured on them due to an inability to joust and telegraphing to my opponents what I'm doing.

I'm thinking of building a list with:

Lieutenant Karsabi — Alpha-class Star Wing 24
Expertise 4
Heavy Laser Cannon 7
Linked Battery 2
Advanced SLAM 2
XG-1 Assault Configuration 1
Ship Total: 40

Rho Squadron Veteran — Alpha-class Star Wing 21
Deadeye 1
Harpoon Missiles 4
Guidance Chips 0
Ship Total: 26

...as the base, then adding a 34 point ace.

Is mixing types of gunboats viable or am I better off choosing one or the other?

Karsabi doesn't like expertise or A slam. Wired and lrs will get you further.