12 minutes ago, Dabirdisdaword said:

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

Good point; that frees up points and lets me fit a better ace in, thanks!

Tomorrow I'm either running:

Lieutenant Karsabi (24)
Wired (1)
Linked Battery (2)
Heavy Laser Cannon (7)
XG-1 Assault Configuration (1)

Rho Squadron Veteran (21)
Linked Battery (2)
Heavy Laser Cannon (7)
Long-Range Scanners (0)
XG-1 Assault Configuration (1)

Rho Squadron Veteran (21)
Linked Battery (2)
Heavy Laser Cannon (7)
Long-Range Scanners (0)
XG-1 Assault Configuration (1)

Total: 97

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or

Rho Squadron Veteran (21)
Deadeye (1)
Ion Pulse Missiles (3)
Harpoon Missiles (4)
Guidance Chips (0)
Os-1 Arsenal Loadout (2)

Rho Squadron Veteran (21)
Deadeye (1)
Advanced Homing Missiles (3)
Harpoon Missiles (4)
Guidance Chips (0)
Os-1 Arsenal Loadout (2)

Omicron Group Pilot (21)
General Hux (5)

Academy Pilot (12)

Total: 100

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Which might be better?

58 minutes ago, Celestial Lizards said:

Tomorrow I'm either running:

Lieutenant Karsabi (24)
Wired (1)
Linked Battery (2)
Heavy Laser Cannon (7)
XG-1 Assault Configuration (1)

Rho Squadron Veteran (21)
Linked Battery (2)
Heavy Laser Cannon (7)
Long-Range Scanners (0)
XG-1 Assault Configuration (1)

Rho Squadron Veteran (21)
Linked Battery (2)
Heavy Laser Cannon (7)
Long-Range Scanners (0)
XG-1 Assault Configuration (1)

Total: 97

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or

Rho Squadron Veteran (21)
Deadeye (1)
Ion Pulse Missiles (3)
Harpoon Missiles (4)
Guidance Chips (0)
Os-1 Arsenal Loadout (2)

Rho Squadron Veteran (21)
Deadeye (1)
Advanced Homing Missiles (3)
Harpoon Missiles (4)
Guidance Chips (0)
Os-1 Arsenal Loadout (2)

not a gunboat (21)
General Hux (5)

not a gunboat (12)

Total: 100

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Which might be better?

Easy. The list with moar gunboats is better.

18 hours ago, Arma Quattro said:

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

Minefield clearing? Now there's a mechanic this game could use!

20 minutes ago, skotothalamos said:

Minefield clearing? Now there's a mechanic this game could use!

I've been toying with an idea for a homemade upgrade that attacks equipped ordnance.

4 hours ago, Celestial Lizards said:

Tomorrow I'm either running:

Lieutenant Karsabi (24)
Wired (1)
Linked Battery (2)
Heavy Laser Cannon (7)
XG-1 Assault Configuration (1)

Rho Squadron Veteran (21)
Linked Battery (2)
Heavy Laser Cannon (7)
Long-Range Scanners (0)
XG-1 Assault Configuration (1)

Rho Squadron Veteran (21)
Linked Battery (2)
Heavy Laser Cannon (7)
Long-Range Scanners (0)
XG-1 Assault Configuration (1)

Total: 97

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or

Rho Squadron Veteran (21)
Deadeye (1)
Ion Pulse Missiles (3)
Harpoon Missiles (4)
Guidance Chips (0)
Os-1 Arsenal Loadout (2)

Rho Squadron Veteran (21)
Deadeye (1)
Advanced Homing Missiles (3)
Harpoon Missiles (4)
Guidance Chips (0)
Os-1 Arsenal Loadout (2)

Omicron Group Pilot (21)
General Hux (5)

Academy Pilot (12)

Total: 100

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Which might be better?

I've been really enjoying a variant of that first list. I'd trade out the Linked Battery for Flechette Cannons on the Rhos so they can do stuff when they SLAM, and I'd give them all Crackshot.

19 hours ago, Yakostovian said:

I've been toying with an idea for a homemade upgrade that attacks equipped ordnance.

This is an old thread mine of an idea I had that was fun, albeit a direct counter to Miranda and Nym. A forum (very creative) mate here on the forum made this card with my idea; it would be a grand thing to put on one Gunboat in your squad ?

42 minutes ago, clanofwolves said:

This is an old thread mine of an idea I had that was fun, albeit a direct counter to Miranda and Nym. A forum (very creative) mate here on the forum made this card with my idea; it would be a grand thing to put on one Gunboat in your squad ?

I want this so bad now.

4 hours ago, clanofwolves said:

This is an old thread mine of an idea I had that was fun, albeit a direct counter to Miranda and Nym. A forum (very creative) mate here on the forum made this card with my idea; it would be a grand thing to put on one Gunboat in your squad ?

BSF-17 would become the biggest fireball. thematic!

6 hours ago, clanofwolves said:

Just make it a torpedo and I'm sold. I always feel like I need something to go with my whaler's tools.

Alpha-Class Star Wing: •Major Vynder (34)
Advanced SLAM (2)
Os-1 Arsenal Loadout (2)
•Lone Wolf (2)
Unguided Rockets (2)

Alpha-Class Star Wing: Rho Squadron Veteran (28)
Advanced SLAM (2)
Os-1 Arsenal Loadout (2)
Veteran Instincts (1)
Unguided Rockets (2)

Alpha-Class Star Wing: •Lieutenant Karsabi (35)
Long-Range Scanners (0)
XG-1 Assault Configuration (1)
Wired (1)
Heavy Laser Cannon (7)
Linked Battery (2)

Total: 97/100

You might be thinking, "WTF is that?" Don't worry. There's method to my madness.

Vynder and the Rho are slowly crawling along with missiles. Once they isolate a target, they'll lock it. Then they can SLAM and pursue that target at their leisure, using ASLAM to get the focus. Vynder can get a focus and an extra defense die, basically making his ship into a very maneuverable TIE Defender. Karsabi is doing his normal thing. Move, SLAM, stress, fire away. I needed some extra firepower and I think Karsabi will deliver.

I don't know how well the UR gunboats will play, but I'm looking forward to trying them out!

Edit: They weren't terrible... but they weren't great... I'll stick with cannons.

On 8/1/2018 at 6:23 PM, Thrawn8 said:

This exactly. I'm actually on stream twice. Round 6 of day 1a against palp aces, which I won. And the top 32 game against poe dash. That one is an example of what not to do against dash.

A big thank you for reminding me how much I freaking love Deathrain. Such a fun ship to fly. Did a 2-1 in a tournament today, only losing against a Nym-Miranda list where Miranda survived at 4 hull while I blanked *twice* with Deathrain rockets against her. Nym was demolished in two rounds of combat.

^Next turn, Deathrain did a right boost, *front* bomblet, left barrel roll and 4-koi through the rock (no damage) to land where his Gunboat is and blocking Quickdraw... who wouldn't reach anyone that combat round, while Backdraft exploded in a lovely way under HLC fire. The bomblet did a couple damage to his GUN (and one to Deathrain).

And I will totally steal your VI idea on the Rho's for the list I'll use for the next regional (2x HLC Rho's + PS11 Quickdraw). In another tournament this weekend (friday, another 2-1) I really missed them when I faced two Harpoon Rho's + Kylo. Losing ships due the simultaneous attack rule is not cool :(. I also need to try a triple Adaptability and Cruise Missiles on QD.

On 1/12/2018 at 1:47 PM, skotothalamos said:

Minefield clearing? Now there's a mechanic this game could use!

Mineseeker Missiles (missile upgrade, 1 pt)

action: [discard this card to perform this action] if a bomb token is in your primary arc at range 2-3 it detonates immediately regardless of normal conditions for detonating.

You may not equip Bomb upgrade cards on this ship.

or better yet adapt the rules from one of the many existing mine field missions.

Greetings all!

Just finished our Regional in Grosseto, where I sadly lost the final against who is actually the strongest Italian Player.

But!

Swiss round finished with a final score of 4-1 and a MoV of 825.

My GUN (rho squadron veteran with guidance, harpoons, extramunitions and deadeye) obliterated several enemies with ease in the alpha strike.

What a glorious ship. it requires skillful planning as when to strike and when to disengage but it reaps great rewards.

The list then features Vader with cruise missile, title, ATC, Guidance Chips and Juke. Greatly increased its durability and the damage output.

Last but not least: Quickdraw with Adaptability, Guidance chips, harpoons, advanced optics and the auto include title and fire control system.

Better luck next time.

1 hour ago, Arma Quattro said:

Greetings all!

Just finished our Regional in Grosseto, where I sadly lost the final against who is actually the strongest Italian Player.

On 1/12/2018 at 7:12 AM, Celestial Lizards said:

Tomorrow I'm either running:

Lieutenant Karsabi (24)
Wired (1)
Linked Battery (2)
Heavy Laser Cannon (7)
XG-1 Assault Configuration (1)

Rho Squadron Veteran (21)
Linked Battery (2)
Heavy Laser Cannon (7)
Long-Range Scanners (0)
XG-1 Assault Configuration (1)

Rho Squadron Veteran (21)
Linked Battery (2)
Heavy Laser Cannon (7)
Long-Range Scanners (0)
XG-1 Assault Configuration (1)

Total: 97

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or

Rho Squadron Veteran (21)
Deadeye (1)
Ion Pulse Missiles (3)
Harpoon Missiles (4)
Guidance Chips (0)
Os-1 Arsenal Loadout (2)

Rho Squadron Veteran (21)
Deadeye (1)
Advanced Homing Missiles (3)
Harpoon Missiles (4)
Guidance Chips (0)
Os-1 Arsenal Loadout (2)

Omicron Group Pilot (21)
General Hux (5)

Academy Pilot (12)

Total: 100

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Which might be better?

I played Karsabi and a Rho built the same way as in your first list today and they ruled. I did have lightning reflexes on the rho and it was super helpful. I was really impressed by their ability to keep guns on targets without the need to reload. Those two ships plus x7 Vessery was great!

On 1/12/2018 at 9:20 PM, Kharnete said:

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).

Hey Kharnete?

From memory, does the Collectors edition have iMuse?

I have a major problem with the GoG games - I can't seem to calibrate modern joysticks!

I have to pick up a CH Flightstick or something with manual trim. Hehe.

On 13/01/2018 at 8:37 PM, Celestial Lizards said:

Just make it a torpedo and I'm sold. I always feel like I need something to go with my whaler's tools.

That, or
(TLJ spoiler)

So close...

Yet so so far away.

GUNBOAT Aces pack announcement today... I can feel it.

On 1/14/2018 at 11:01 PM, urbanyeti said:

I played Karsabi and a Rho built the same way as in your first list today and they ruled. I did have lightning reflexes on the rho and it was super helpful. I was really impressed by their ability to keep guns on targets without the need to reload. Those two ships plus x7 Vessery was great!

That looks like a real fun list. With all the Nyms, Ghosts, Shadow Casters and Mirandas running around, would it be helpful if somehow Vessery could have an control cannon on board using the D Title instead of the very fine X7?

8 minutes ago, Kieransi said:

GUNBOAT Aces pack announcement today... I can feel it.

Watch, you're actually going to be right and hold it over our heads forever.

8 minutes ago, Celestial Lizards said:

Watch, you're actually going to be right and hold it over our heads forever.

If that happens, I'll actually be a little scared, because then you'll all think I'm a leaker playtester and I'll probably get banished to Reddit and live out the rest of my days screaming at the Carolina Krayts and saying that they're still worse for the game than I am...

6 minutes ago, Kieransi said:

If that happens, I'll actually be a little scared, because then you'll all think I'm a leaker playtester and I'll probably get banished to Reddit and live out the rest of my days screaming at the Carolina Krayts and saying that they're still worse for the game than I am...

Not me. I'll think that everything is going as you had foreseen.

31 minutes ago, Kieransi said:

GUNBOAT Aces pack announcement today... I can feel it.

Today's thursday so nah