Mistake in "Race into battle" article?

By Libero03, in Star Wars: Armada

In Race into battle article we can see that MC30 uses evade token twice in one attack.

https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2015/9/23/race-into-battle/

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In the rulebook though we can read:

" The defender cannot spend any single defense token more than once per attack, and he cannot spend more than one defense token of each type per attack "

Is this a mistake?

Edited by Libero03

... So many discussions.

The answer is "Who knows". It may be a mistake. It maybe a preview of something else to come.

I think there is a title out there or upgrade, maybe even a Commander that allows the use of 2 of the same defense tokens. I see this as information

I think there is a title out there or upgrade, maybe even a Commander that allows the use of 2 of the same defense tokens. I see this as information

Shouldn't be this mentioned in the article then? I see this rather as misinformation...

From the caption below the picture in the article. "With the Foresight title and the guidance of Admiral Ackbar, your MC30c Scout Frigate might even be able to get the better of long-range exchanges with an Imperial -class Star Destroyer!"

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I think the confusion is they chose to show two evade tokens as evade results. Which MC30 achieves by using Foresight and spending one evade.

Never mind! I now see that the destroyer rolled HIT, HIT, DOUBLE HIT, DOUBLE HIT. So the picture seems to suggest that using both evades plus Foresight prevents all the damage which is wrong. Because as stated above only one evade token can be used.

Edited by deathslittlebro

I think there is a title out there or upgrade, maybe even a Commander that allows the use of 2 of the same defense tokens. I see this as information

Shouldn't be this mentioned in the article then? I see this rather as misinformation...

Why? If they can hint at something people will want it more. FFG is competent. If the image does not change then there is a good chance that there is something down the line for rebels. Maybe an upgrade for all but I expect a Commander.

A mistake in the article is how we know it's an authentic FFG article. Accept nothing less!

This is far from the first time the preview articles have but forward complex graphical representations of illegal moves.

See: K-Wing preview

Of course its a mistake. FFG couldn#t proof read an article to save their lives right now!

I think there is a title out there or upgrade, maybe even a Commander that allows the use of 2 of the same defense tokens. I see this as information

Shouldn't be this mentioned in the article then? I see this rather as misinformation...

Why? If they can hint at something people will want it more. FFG is competent. If the image does not change then there is a good chance that there is something down the line for rebels. Maybe an upgrade for all but I expect a Commander.

FFG has not proven thier competency in regards to the accuracy of the examples given in their various articles. Across any number of different games there is a consistent trend of providing incorrect information in their articles.

From the article " Over the course of time, the two red dice he grants you, partnered with your evade tokens, Foresight title, and other upgrades, can very easily prove the difference in your long-range exchanges of fire."

I think this suggests that there is an upgrade coming that allows for two of the same defense token to be used. However I don't think they should give us an example that brakes the rules without the upgrade that allows for it. As it can cause confusion and a misunderstanding of the rules.

From the article " Over the course of time, the two red dice he grants you, partnered with your evade tokens, Foresight title, and other upgrades, can very easily prove the difference in your long-range exchanges of fire."

I think this suggests that there is an upgrade coming that allows for two of the same defense token to be used. However I don't think they should give us an example that brakes the rules without the upgrade that allows for it. As it can cause confusion and a misunderstanding of the rules.

Well remember that there is a Title for the MC80 that was never shown. I have a feeling that the title for that will be shown in the Rogue and Villans Preview. There could be something like this occurring as well.

You guys should really just cut ffg some slack, you guys are ruthless! xD

From the article " Over the course of time, the two red dice he grants you, partnered with your evade tokens, Foresight title, and other upgrades, can very easily prove the difference in your long-range exchanges of fire."

I think this suggests that there is an upgrade coming that allows for two of the same defense token to be used. However I don't think they should give us an example that brakes the rules without the upgrade that allows for it. As it can cause confusion and a misunderstanding of the rules.

That quote is separate from the visual example.

The caption text for the image is " With the Foresight title and the guidance of Admiral Ackbar, your MC30c Scout Frigate might even be able to get the better of long-range exchanges with an Imperial -class Star Destroyer!"

So, it's pretty certain this is just another in their "Pay no attention to the preview example" line of gaffes.

From the article " Over the course of time, the two red dice he grants you, partnered with your evade tokens, Foresight title, and other upgrades, can very easily prove the difference in your long-range exchanges of fire."

I think this suggests that there is an upgrade coming that allows for two of the same defense token to be used. However I don't think they should give us an example that brakes the rules without the upgrade that allows for it. As it can cause confusion and a misunderstanding of the rules.

That quote is separate from the visual example.

The caption text for the image is " With the Foresight title and the guidance of Admiral Ackbar, your MC30c Scout Frigate might even be able to get the better of long-range exchanges with an Imperial -class Star Destroyer!"

So, it's pretty certain this is just another in their "Pay no attention to the preview example" line of gaffes.

In context it's referring to the MC30s build in the picture.

It also state ". . . Other upgrades. . . "

You guys should really just cut ffg some slack, you guys are ruthless! xD

Yes, and I'm willing to sacrifice my own pilots to take down my target :)

is mistake

I thought they were showing off Admonition at first...but nope, mistake unless there's some magical double evade defensive retrofit coming in

You guys should really just cut ffg some slack, you guys are ruthless! xD

The slack starts running out after the 4th/5th/6th or so error....it's not just Armada this happens in.

You guys should really just cut ffg some slack, you guys are ruthless! xD

The slack starts running out after the 4th/5th/6th or so error....it's not just Armada this happens in.

Maybe not, but its the only one I personally care about.

Just a question, so regardless of defense token tupe, only 1 can be used at a time or is it just a repeated defense token cannot be ised together? E.g. Double redirect on VSD used at one shot?

You guys should really just cut ffg some slack, you guys are ruthless! xD

The slack starts running out after the 4th/5th/6th or so error....it's not just Armada this happens in.

Why does the slack start running out? Did an angel lose it's wings or did someone go hungry due to these non-play affecting mistakes on a webpage? <_<

Sure, it would be better if they didn't make so many errors on the webpages, but really, what's the big deal?

Just a question, so regardless of defense token tupe, only 1 can be used at a time or is it just a repeated defense token cannot be ised together? E.g. Double redirect on VSD used at one shot?

You can only use 1 defense token of the same type per attack.

So if your cr90 with 2 evade tokens is attacked, you can only use a single evade defense token for that attack. If the cr90 is attacked again by the same ship from another arc let's say, then you could use the evade defense token as this is a separate attack.

is mistake

I thought they were showing off Admonition at first...but nope, mistake unless there's some magical double evade defensive retrofit coming in

1 card wasn't show, it might be defensive retrofit allowing to use 2 tokens of the same type.

You guys are really annoying me. . .

"Over the course of time, the two red dice he grants you, partnered with your evade tokens, Foresight title, and other upgrades , can very easily prove the difference in your long-range exchanges of fire."

Edited by Lyraeus