XXBBB vs 3xTF, 2x Def, Ph

By mikev3, in X-Wing Battle Reports

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Rebel

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148 points


Pilots

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Wedge Antilles (33)

X-Wing (29), R2-D2 (4)


Biggs Darklighter (28)

X-Wing (25), R2-F2 (3)


Dagger Squadron Pilot (29) x 3

B-Wing (24), Autoblaster (5)


VS


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Imperial

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148 points


Pilots

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Obsidian Squadron Pilot (13) x 3


Colonel Vessery (38)

TIE Defender (35), Outmaneuver (3)


Onyx Squadron Pilot (32)


"Whisper” (39)

TIE Phantom (32), Predator (3), Advanced Cloaking Device (4)



Firstly, I have to admit that I'm the begginer. That was probably my 5th battle on Rebel side played along with my friend against Imperial squadron. We've lost but that was definitely the most exciting battle. I wonder what caused the defeat. First phase seemed like controlled for us. We focused fire pretty well but we couldn't outshoot the three Tie Fighters while the heavy Imperial ships were flying around preparing to attack on the flancks. What was the main problem for us in previous battles is crashing ships, outmaneuvering by very fast ships. This time we were playing cautiously giving our ships I think best possible spots to attack. Unfortunately firepower of Imperial squadron constantly was damaging our ships. We destroyed 3 Tie Fighters and were down almost to 1 B-Wing and 2 X-Wings. Imperials were most of time out of autoblaster's range. Lack of mobility with B-Wings is pretty annoying even if they're very hard to destroy. After this battle I think like we weren't making big mistakes. That was actually our A-game. This squadron is the best against Tie Swarm for 150 pts in my opinion. Maybe not against described Imperial list. The main scene was when there were 1 Phantom (great condition) and Defender (2 HP) against Wedge, Biggs and B-Wing (great condition). During this round X-Wings were destroyed but had outstanding defence dices earlier and B-Wing without any assist would be easily destroyed. What are your suggestions about the squadron?
Edited by Mikev
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Suggestions:

Start playing smaller games. For example, when I was learning how to play with Soontir Fel, I begged people to play me Fel vs 2 Tie Fighters, then Fel vs 3 Tie Fighters and finally Fel on 4 Tie Fighters. That way I was able to concentrate on leaning what makes that ship special but you can apply the same method to anything.

Of special note, in the above example, an average player couldn't stop Fel with four tie fighters but our best player at the time stomped him with just three! Player skill is really important in x wing! You will see the same ships differently as your skill changes.

Some list advice, if you are willing to pay for auto blaster, trim a few points from the list and change them to heavy laser cannons. The heavy laser cannons will tear the imperial ships appart!