Would someone know if there is a fixed way to calculate the points costs of ships? Does FFG have a methodology or formula so that we can come up with a few of our own?

Would someone know if there is a fixed way to calculate the points costs of ships? Does FFG have a methodology or formula so that we can come up with a few of our own?

Pretty sure it involves Sith alchemy and a gallon of Ben and Jerry's.

Does Sith Alchemy = pot?

Does Sith Alchemy = pot?

The answer is Yes, but also No.

FFG most certainly has some costing formula they utilize in order to come up with thier initial costing. But they will adjust that via the resulting play testing the game undergoes.

Because they don't seem to slavishly adhere to thier costing formula it is hard to reverse engineer that formula.

We've come close on fighters. Just waiting on Wave 2 to lock it down. Ships are a little harder.

Would someone know if there is a fixed way to calculate the points costs of ships? Does FFG have a methodology or formula so that we can come up with a few of our own?

Pretty sure it involves Sith alchemy and a gallon of Ben and Jerry's.

I always figured it was just good old fashioned Bistro Math.

Would someone know if there is a fixed way to calculate the points costs of ships? Does FFG have a methodology or formula so that we can come up with a few of our own?

Pretty sure it involves Sith alchemy and a gallon of Ben and Jerry's.

I always figured it was just good old fashioned Bistro Math.

That's only on their Friday brainstorm sessions, and even then only when someone brings enough money to cover the tip.

Any other day, and there are simply too many non-absolute numbers to properly calculate anything accurately, least of all the tip.

We've come close on fighters. Just waiting on Wave 2 to lock it down. Ships are a little harder.

What's the current guess for the fighter formula?

I bet some people will try to crack it. But too often even if some formula is used, there also might be a fudge as a result of playtesting.

in one CMG i was in one of the first figures released had its the digits of its 2 digit point value transposed, (45 instead of 54) it was only after someone used a tricked question did they fine out the error.

Honestly, i got better things to do

Spd x .5
Hull x .5
Counter 2 + 2.4
Escort + 2.5
Heavy -1.5
Swarm +.8

Brace 1
Scatter 2

Squadron Dice
Red .55 ea
Blue .45 ea
Black .5 ea

Anti-Ship Dice W/O Bomber
Red 1.1 ea
Blue 1.1 ea
Black .9 ea

Anti-Ship Dice W/ Bomber
Red 2.65 ea
Blue 2.78 ea
Black 3.94 ea

A-Wing 10.4
B-Wing 13.7
X-Wing 13.2
Y-Wing 9.8

Tie Adv 10.5
Tie Bomber 9.2
Tie Fighter 8.0

Tie Interceptor 11.4