Is $200 a good startup? :)

By XAQT78, in X-Wing Squad Lists

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Troll soon to be X-Winger :)

  • 2x Core Sets
  • 2x A-Wing
  • 2x Rebel Aces
  • E-Wing
  • M3-A
  • Slave I
  • StarViper
  • Y-Wing
  • YT-2400
  • 2x Sleeves (Stnd, Mini Am)

I've always loved A-Wings but definitely will try to play around with all I can to get best understand of fleet capabilities w/out having to just read online.

Just a troll for now, but I hate "Metas" though they are inherent to any game style. The lack of "rarity" or "ma$$ pla$tic" army is part of my draw to this game other than the obvious STAR WARS!!

Looking to build a 4A list

  • Tycho
  • Arvel
  • Gemmer
  • Prototype

(buying card singles is an option)

I've built a list, just would like to see if a suggestion for a vet matches what I built.

I've always been good at "papercrafting" for games, but actual play tends to lose some of it's functionality. Is a 4A practical for anything past casual? I've been reading articles and understanding some of the math / probability of the game as well as "arch type" roles to use.

So, hello and can't wait to field some minis!

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4 a-wings by themselves is probably not going to win you any tournaments, to be honest.

Its not a terrible ship (has possibly the best dial in the game), but 2 attack dice for its cost makes it a bit light on pew-pew.

One way to help out with firepower is proton rockets (which are in the Rebel Aces pack). However, they are only good for one shot, and cost per ship goes up significantly (especially considering the chardaan refit is competing in the missile slot).

Predator/outmanoeuvre are another way to get more consistent damage (outmanoeuvre is really only good on Jake or perhaps a lone green squadron pilot that flanks). Most people swear by Push the Limit (definitely an 'auto-include' on Tycho), but you can try them all out and see what works best for you.

If you run Arvel Crynyd, Test Pilot title + Intimidation gets more mileage out of his ability, but that comes with the Decimator, so Push the Limit or predator would also work.

Welcome to x-wing!

Edited by blade_mercurial
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4 As with autothrusters will survive longer. You just gotta really pack some punch. Either Proton Rockets or Outmaneuver PTL or something. Something. Mass Zs to supprot. etc.