Even though I have no life, I am unable to make it to Gen Con (Aug 14-17th).
I very much would like to live vicariously through those that are able to make it. So, I, and I suspect many others, would be very appreciative to those that can go, if they would share thoughts, photos, gaming opportunities, etc. within this thread.
Thanks in advance !!!
Gen Con starts shortly ...
For those of you lucky enough to be there (YOU BASTARDS), fill this thread with goodness !!!
No demo pics yet? Someone measure the Victory!
http://instagram.com/p/rrxB-5kSAU/
Another one
Looks like two base sets going against each other ... Typical, two base sets LOL $$$
Good call. I was watching their website for updates.
Looks like two base sets going against each other ...
More likely it's just 2 demo's going at the same time.
Although looking at the 2nd link, perhaps I'm wrong. Does look like 2 core sets in one game.
Edited by VanorDMSo unless FFG did it for their demo models only, it looks like we'll finally have ion engine painting come standard with the Armada models. This makes me happy..
the price on fighters is interesting. looks like they could be quite spendy, and quite effective.
First reaction since we can only react to the look of it...
Wish I could be there!
I cannot be the only one chuckling at how they made a slightly tweaked version of X-wing's Howlrunner swarm rule a standard TIE rule.
Meanwhile, all X-wings seem to get a semi-Biggs.
The details on the cap ships are awesome especially the VSD. Also liking what I see on the starfighter cards. Their abilities match their roles on the battlefield very well and it echos what players are already used to in X-wing Mini.
More! I need more! That rules glimpse in the background is killing me...where is the rest of the page!
I will try to remain calm, but the jealousy is overwhelming. I just wish I was there
Holy heck those ships look awesome! Those VSDs are insane.
Neat, we finally know what Howlrunner looks like.
I think it's a 2v2 game. Less need of staff that way.
Still looks amazing.
So on the luke card...when attacking a ship, treat the defender as having no shields...nice. Good way to pose a threat to Cap ships.
I think it's a 2v2 game. Less need of staff that way.
That could be.
a few perhaps interesting thoughts...
No other ships on the table, which may or may not mean anything.
It looks like they're playing a 6x3 table. Even if it's a 2x2 game, you could still play 2x2 X-Wing on a 3x3 so that may be the standard table size.
It looks like fighters roll more dice vs Cap ships then they do each other, based on the fighter cards.
It looks like fighters roll more dice vs Cap ships then they do each other, based on the fighter cards.
Or they roll more, if that die is a bonus die vs fighters added to the base attack value listed.
I think it's a 2v2 game. Less need of staff that way.
That could be.
a few perhaps interesting thoughts...
No other ships on the table, which may or may not mean anything.
It looks like they're playing a 6x3 table. Even if it's a 2x2 game, you could still play 2x2 X-Wing on a 3x3 so that may be the standard table size.
It looks like fighters roll more dice vs Cap ships then they do each other, based on the fighter cards.
Really? I thought the burst-looking laser value would be their anti-squadron attack (just like the capital ships) and the blue or red dice listed for the ties and X-Wings respectively might be their capital ship attack. It is hard to tell, though.
It looks like fighters roll more dice vs Cap ships then they do each other, based on the fighter cards.
Or they roll more, if that die is a bonus die vs fighters added to the base attack value listed.
Is it possible they get more if you use the concentrate fire command?
Also, Luke's last box has a black rather than a red dice icon? Am I seeing that correctly?
Anybody else notice that is looks like Luke's attack against capital ships is a black ie rather than the standard red for X wings?
It looks like fighters roll more dice vs Cap ships then they do each other, based on the fighter cards.
The opposite, actually. That symbol next to the dice-a-plenty is the symbol for the anti-squadron armament shown on the VSD stand.
Which makes sense. Having fighters roll more dice against capitals than the capitals themselves would leave little reason to actually take said capitals.
Edited by keroko