This better not be all we'll see of IA at Gencon. I'll be pretty dissapointed if it is.

I think it could be cool if they start to save up announcements for big events like this.

Yeah, you think that until they reduce the amount of communication to "save up announcements" and then the community goes up in flames because of how long they go without information. There's only so much information so what you're asking for will directly lead to less frequent communication with us.

I really really think that steady communication (like it is now) is a waaaaaaaaaaay better system than big chunks months apart (like you're asking for).

Considering we already have next two waves announced I think we are good but they might still announce next expansion maybe tomorrow during In Flight Report.

Those are mainly for skirmish mode though.

I'm interested to see the rules for implementing the extra Stormtroopers in the campaign (if any), but we aren't likely to get that from Gencon.

My guess is they are allowed (perhaps the alternate sculpt acts as some sort of technicality to the rules) or completing their agenda mission allows you to use 2 elite stormtrooper squads.

What time is the in-flight report? I don't get in until 930 tomorrow, and i want to catch it if possible.

What time is the in-flight report? I don't get in until 930 tomorrow, and i want to catch it if possible.

Noon

Does the named stormtrooper villan come with a generic unmanned stormtrooper leader?

This better not be all we'll see of IA at Gencon. I'll be pretty dissapointed if it is.

I think it could be cool if they start to save up announcements for big events like this.

Yeah, you think that until they reduce the amount of communication to "save up announcements" and then the community goes up in flames because of how long they go without information. There's only so much information so what you're asking for will directly lead to less frequent communication with us.

Does the named stormtrooper villan come with a generic unmanned stormtrooper leader?

I was hoping this, but I think the face down card in the FFG preview picture is the Rule by Fear skirmish upgrade card in the Team Covenant photo.

2 Skirmish missions, Agenda Set, 3 Command Cards, Somos himself, and Skirmish upgrade accounts for everything in that image.

Kayn Samos can be an awesome 'leader' for a stormtrooper/heavy stormtrooper/gunner list.

He can move into position, attack, use the 'Squad Command' surge to focus an adjacent trooper. Then use his 2nd action to "Firing Squad".

Get it right and you've got his BBG attack, then a GGB from the focused trooper, and then a BG attack from the second, and their squad training goes off too, so rerolls.

All in Kayn Samos' activation!

His command cards really facilitate this too.

How about:

Kayn Samos 10

Stormtrooper 6

Stormtrooper 6

Stormtrooper 6

Heavy Stormtrooper 6

Heavy Stormtrooper 6

6 activations, 14 figures, 63 hp

or drop a stormtrooper for 3 officers?

I really really think that steady communication (like it is now) is a waaaaaaaaaaay better system than big chunks months apart (like you're asking for).

Yeah. I'm not going to Gencon and since it's on the wrong side of an ocean, I probably never will.

I do, however, play IA quite a lot and would like to hear stuff about it as soon as they're ready to talk about it, not second hand from a convention 99% of their players will never go to.

Kayn Samos can be an awesome 'leader' for a stormtrooper/heavy stormtrooper/gunner list. He can move into position, attack, use the 'Squad Command' surge to focus an adjacent trooper. Then use his 2nd action to "Firing Squad". Get it right and you've got his BBG attack, then a GGB from the focused trooper, and then a BG attack from the second, and their squad training goes off too, so rerolls. All in Kayn Samos' activation!

His command cards really facilitate this too.

How about:

Kayn Samos 10

Stormtrooper 6

Stormtrooper 6

Stormtrooper 6

Heavy Stormtrooper 6

Heavy Stormtrooper 6

6 activations, 14 figures, 63 hp

or drop a stormtrooper for 3 officers?

Officers, makes sure you get the most out of Firing Squad, and those heavies are slow.

I really really think that steady communication (like it is now) is a waaaaaaaaaaay better system than big chunks months apart (like you're asking for).

Yeah. I'm not going to Gencon and since it's on the wrong side of an ocean, I probably never will.

I do, however, play IA quite a lot and would like to hear stuff about it as soon as they're ready to talk about it, not second hand from a convention 99% of their players will never go to.

Agreed (Aussies want to be kept in the know too!)

I love the previews, and it encourages players to stick at a game throughout the year, rather than just play it in August after they release and announce new stuff. Current model makes sense for longevity and maintaining a general interest in a game.

How often do we complain when it goes more than a fortnight without a new preview?!

Yeah, we need our weekly, or atleast biweekly fix.

He can move into position, attack, use the 'Squad Command' surge to focus an adjacent trooper. Then use his 2nd action to "Firing Squad".

Move, Attack, Special Action ... how's that 2 Actions?

Wow, kayn is something else!

2 trooper interrupts?

He can move into position, attack, use the 'Squad Command' surge to focus an adjacent trooper. Then use his 2nd action to "Firing Squad".

Move, Attack, Special Action ... how's that 2 Actions?

If you look at the larger picture posted, you can see one of the skirmish command cards "rank and file" reads, "you and each friendly trooper adjacent to you gain 1 movement points"

So that's move one space into position, attack and then special action any adjacent troopers yet it's still just 2 actions.

Are they selling Kayn Samos at GenCon?

They were . From what @thedicetower just posted they are at least out of stock on Twin Shadows. Wouldn't be suprised if they were OOS on all the new packs as well.

From a campaign perspective Kayn seems interesting but not necessarily incredibly powerful. Unless you are Military Might (or possibly Inspiring Leadership) I don't see him being used too much. We still don't know what his agenda deck contains and as expansions roll out, our choices became greater and more important.

Not taking imperial class cards in the factor or other agenda cards, Kayn seems to be weak in a few areas (acceptable since he has a cheap cost for a villian,) Namely his attack dice. BBG means that unless you get lucky, you won't be seeing much damage from him. This isn't helped by the fact that his surges are terrible (+1 damage or Pierce +1) and he probably won't get many surges after factoring in a heroes anti-surges. Luckily his range should be outrageous with BBG however a lot of encounters in missions take place in close quarters.

I'd say out of the current villians, (based on mere observation) Kayn would be lower tier. Higher than General Weiss but lower than RGC. I feel like most of the time the heroes could just kill the weaker elite/regular troopers and leave Kayn himself alone. The only way I see himself doing worthy damage would be with agenda/class cards. He'd probably be your main go to guy if you chose Imperial Might though.

Does the named stormtrooper villan come with a generic unmanned stormtrooper leader?

I was hoping this, but I think the face down card in the FFG preview picture is the Rule by Fear skirmish upgrade card in the Team Covenant photo.

2 Skirmish missions, Agenda Set, 3 Command Cards, Somos himself, and Skirmish upgrade accounts for everything in that image.

That sort of looks like Mara Jade in the skimirsh mission card...

That sort of looks like Mara Jade in the skimirsh mission card...

It is. Same art is used in one of the other games, LCG I think is where I saw it.

To be fair, last year's FFG Inflight session made a big splash in terms of the announcement of a host of all new games and expansions to existing games. It created a massive amount of hype overnight and don't think any other company managed to outshine FFG at GenCon '14 in that regard.

They can hardly top that this year, but I'm sure that they will try and that there will be a ton of news when they host this year's Inflight in a few hours. It's nothing short of Christmas for FFG fans.

It's better than Christmas!

I really hope they announce some Force Awakens products.

Does the named stormtrooper villan come with a generic unmanned stormtrooper leader?

I was hoping this, but I think the face down card in the FFG preview picture is the Rule by Fear skirmish upgrade card in the Team Covenant photo.

2 Skirmish missions, Agenda Set, 3 Command Cards, Somos himself, and Skirmish upgrade accounts for everything in that image.

Is it me or does that look like Mara Jade in this picture on the card? Could this be a preview of future characters?

To be fair, last year's FFG Inflight session made a big splash in terms of the announcement of a host of all new games and expansions to existing games. It created a massive amount of hype overnight and don't think any other company managed to outshine FFG at GenCon '14 in that regard.

They can hardly top that this year, but I'm sure that they will try and that there will be a ton of news when they host this year's Inflight in a few hours. It's nothing short of Christmas for FFG fans.

I saw a wide shot of the display case on twitter and it had many empty spots, so I think plenty of announcements today.

It's better than Christmas!

I really hope they announce some Force Awakens products.

If they do I hope the only thing they announce is their existence and a release date of Dec 22nd. I have hard enough time avoiding spoilers as it is.

News for all their existing Star Wars miniature games is given, so I'm more curious about what new games they will announce as well (last year it was, what, five or so new standalone games).

That sort of looks like Mara Jade in the skimirsh mission card...

It is. Same art is used in one of the other games, LCG I think is where I saw it.

Interesting. I'm still like 90% Sure they'll be sticking with canon only characters (With the exception of the ones they create themselves). but Mara Jade would be cool in this game.