Misfit ships

By DagobahDave, in X-Wing

One of the players in my league suggested an idea for a tournament in which each squad has to include 1 misfit ship -- that is, a ship that's generally considered to be suboptimal and sees very little tournament play. When I say "Maarek Stele" you'll know exactly what I mean by "misfit".

What ships would you nominate to be misfits?

Any tie advanced other than vader.

Arvel.

Generic E-wings

Rebel operative.

Any tie advanced other than vader.

Arvel.

Generic E-wings

Rebel operative.

Yep. Good. That matches my picks so far.

The generic E-Wings. HWKs without turrets. Outer Rim Smuggler is kinda weird. Winged Gundark. Most TIE Bombers without ordnance. Arguably Ten Numb. Arvel is usually weird and frustrating to fly.

Rebel operative.

I like Rebel Operative. Try one with Tactician and a turret, they rule.

Generic phantoms

Fel's Wrath

Generic phantoms

Fel's Wrath

How about these TIE Interceptors:

Alpha Squadron Pilot

Avenger Squadron Pilot

Yeah I'd say those 2 plus Kir Kanos. Really any Interceptor that can't take push is a misfit.

I'd make it a squad of all misfit ships.

Looks like I use a fair share of misfit ships on a regular basis.

Looks like I use a fair share of misfit ships on a regular basis.

The question is - are you having fun with your misfits? Hopefully you are.

Always try to have fun no matter what you are flying...and Fly Casual!

Ryhmer.

Winged Gundark

Vader w/o upgrades.

How about 35 points on a non-unique pilot. So like Red Squad with R7-T1 + Advanced Proton Torpedoes + Shield Upgrade.

Or Shadow Squadron + Gunner + FCS + SPA.

Or Green squadron with PTL + Homming Missiles + Shield Upgrade.

Lieutenant Lorrir

have never seen anyone play him

Lieutenant Lorrir

have never seen anyone play him

I tried him once. He got focus fired down down first before he could do anything.

@DagobahDave - This would be a great idea for a holiday tournament. I'm seeing it as "The Squadron of Misfit Toys". :D IF you should happen to run it, let us know how it goes. And pictures, or it didn't happen. ;)

So far I'd have to agree with the posts on who/what's a misfit. So many cool pilot/ship ideas, and some just fall flat.

Wrath, AHHHHHvel Crynyd, Alpha + Avenger Squints, All B-wings because you know Y-wings, any Advanced besides Vader, and of course Rhymer, and all Hawks without turrets.

All Y-Wings without turrets ... HAHA

I don't think we're going to dictate what kinds of upgrades the ships will have, since you still want to be able to make them as competitive as possible.

How about:

Gray Squadron Pilot

"Hobbie" Klivian

Jek Porkins

All Y-Wings without turrets ... HAHA

Actually, they aren't that bad without turrets. Just a little overcosted.

Winged Gundark...I'm so perplexed about that guy.

All Y-Wings without turrets ... HAHA

Okay... *digs out Engine Upgrade* Let's rock!

I don't think we're going to dictate what kinds of upgrades the ships will have, since you still want to be able to make them as competitive as possible.

How about:

Gray Squadron Pilot

"Hobbie" Klivian

Jek Porkins

Hobbie is a god.

One way to do it would be to get Juggler's numbers on which are left out of tournaments.