Hey everyone,

So I've recently gotten into x-wing and have been loving the game so far, however as I'm just starting out I don’t really know which ships to use and how to build my own squad. I really like the scum faction and have most of the ships for it, so would like to use them. I mostly play casual but would also be looking to play in some local tournaments.

I have played a few games so I know the basics but stuff like where to place ships and asteroids, general strategy, I don’t really understand. Therefore I would be really grateful if anyone could give me some tips on which ships to use and also just general x-wing tips for a beginner. Also any other expansions you recommend I get, either because of the upgrades and/or the ships, would be welcome.

The expansions I own are:

• B-wing
• HWK-290
• Kirhaxz Fighter
• M-3A Scyk Interceptor x2
• Most Wanted
• Starviper
• Z- 95 Headhunter
• Hound's Tooth
• IG-2000 x2
• Slave 1
• The Force Awakens Core Set

Thanks for reading. Isaac

I'm fairly new, too (so use the proverbial grain of salt), and one of the most critical things I did was to check out the pinned post "Index of Useful Links" (https://community.fantasyflightgames.com/topic/126226-index-of-useful-links/) on the main board. There's a phenomenal amount of basic information there about lists, strategy, movement, and general game play.

Since Scum is pretty heavy on big-base ships the Lambda Flight School links done by SableGryphon (under the "Strategy Guides:Movement" section in the useful links) will be a HUGE help in understanding how to move the more lumbering Scum beasts.

The meta (the part of the game that focuses on list-building theory) seems to be favoring Y-wings with twin laser turrets (TLT) which can be flown with Scum Y's, so picking up another Y to go along with your Most Wanted pack Y dial would be good... if you're wanting to fly them in tournament play (meaning you need the cards) picking up the K-Wing would be good (with TLT and the benefit of some other cool upgrades plus a nice re-generator in Miranda if you ever fly Rebels).