THE TOURNAMENT ORGANIZER HATH SPOKEN. Obviously that's settled for the tournament.

But for the sake of academic discussion, I still don't think the FAQ adequately addresses this particular situation. Intel doesn't affect the ship's ability, but that says nothing about nearby squadrons. My main problem is if you apply "When a squadron attacks, it must attack an engaged squadron if possible rather than an enemy ship." after Heavy, then Heavy is negated in every situation. The wording for Heavy is perfectly clear. Instigator's unique ability just causes a unique problem. Normally, either you're engaged with a squadron with or without Heavy. Now we're got a situation where a ship is causing the engagement, but a Heavy squadron is the only squadron available to shoot, even though by the rule it can not stop you from shooting a ship. Great discussion, though. I'll probably package all this up and send a super email to FFG again.

THE TOURNAMENT ORGANIZER HATH SPOKEN. I still don't think the FAQ adequately addresses this particular situation. Intel doesn't affect the ship's ability, but that says nothing about nearby squadrons. I'll package all this up and send an email to FFG's rules guys. Great discussion.

I did too.

Reath28 vs JRockNZ game today at 1800L(+11)/0700Z(+0) 02 Feb 16

Reath28 vs JRockNZ game today at 1800L(+11)/0700Z(+0) 02 Feb 16

I am sorry. I'm ignorant. What time is this US?

Depends on what part of the US, but it would be 2AM EST on the 2nd and 11PM PST on the 1st.

Well. Thats waaaaay too late for me.

Have fun storming the castle boys.

Good luck, guys!

Okay, here's my ruling for the subject:

...if a squadron is engaged by Instigator's two "squadrons" as well as at least one other squadron, they have to shoot that squadron per engagement rules.

And so it shall be, thanks.

I'll go berate your obvious mental ineptitude and how this ruling makes you an objectively terrible person in the other thread, but good to at least have an answer.

Depends on what part of the US, but it would be 2AM EST on the 2nd and 11PM PST on the 1st.

Oooh, I might be able to watch!

Depends on what part of the US, but it would be 2AM EST on the 2nd and 11PM PST on the 1st.

Oh man, scheduling a game with one of these two is going to be interesting.

Depends on what part of the US, but it would be 2AM EST on the 2nd and 11PM PST on the 1st.

Oh man, scheduling a game with one of these two is going to be interesting.

If I can schedule 5 games with Aussies / Kiwis in 4 tournaments, you can too!

Depends on what part of the US, but it would be 2AM EST on the 2nd and 11PM PST on the 1st.

Oh man, scheduling a game with one of these two is going to be interesting.

If I can schedule 5 games with Aussies / Kiwis in 4 tournaments, you can too!

This will be my second in this tournament

Im in now. JRock should arrive soon. Anticipate the game should start in 20mins.

Very quick Battle Report for our game:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/tqcqfzdr9a9bgn9/02%20Feb%2016%20-%20Reath28%20vs%20JRockNZ.vlog?dl=0

Reath28 victory. 460-12. 458 MOV for a 10-0.

JRock had the bid and elected to be first player. He selected Contested Outpost.

Game ended at the bottom of T5. I managed to snipe a couple of squadrons early and was able to take out his ISD with support from my bombers and some big shots from my ISD2. After this point it was my ISD2 and Vic1 vs JRock's Vic2.

JRock was a great opponent and the game was really smooth with Skype being utilised.

A dishonourable mention to myself for managing to collide my own ships into each other.....not once......but twice.

I look forward to my next game this week and to playing JRock again in the future.

Very quick Battle Report for our game:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/tqcqfzdr9a9bgn9/02%20Feb%2016%20-%20Reath28%20vs%20JRockNZ.vlog?dl=0

Reath28 victory. 460-12. 458 MOV for a 10-0.

JRock had the bid and elected to be first player. He selected Contested Outpost.

Game ended at the bottom of T5. I managed to snipe a couple of squadrons early and was able to take out his ISD with support from my bombers and some big shots from my ISD2. After this point it was my ISD2 and Vic1 vs JRock's Vic2.

JRock was a great opponent and the game was really smooth with Skype being utilised.

A dishonourable mention to myself for managing to collide my own ships into each other.....not once......but twice.

I look forward to my next game this week and to playing JRock again in the future.

So that's where the damage cards came from...I couldn't figure out how damage had gotten through to the hull!

Round 1 Elimination Matchups:

Ardaedhel vs Qark
Clontroper5 vs Miedomeda

JJs Juggernaut vs Nebulon B
Quadro28 vs Zanos

Cutter9999 vs Madaghmire
Green Knight vs Caribbean Ninja

Doobleg vs Truthiness
Reith28 vs JRockNZ

Quarter-Final Elimination Matchups:

Ardaedhel vs Clontroper5

JJs Juggernaut vs Quadro28

Madaghmire vs Caribbean Ninja

Truthiness vs Reith28

Quarter-Finals start now and end at 23:59 GMT, Tuesday February 9th . Please post your scheduled game time in this thread within 2 days.

Congratulations to those who moved on to the Quarter-Finals! Good luck to all our contestants!

Armada World Cup: Elmination Quarter-Finals - Madaghmire vs Caribbean Ninja - Preview is up!

Current POD Success - Players in Quarter-Final:

POD1 Pacific: 1

POD2 Western: 2

POD3 Central: 2

POD4 Appalachia: 2

POD8 Australia: 1

Current Faction Success - Imperials / Rebels remaining:

Imperials: 5

Rebels: 3

(Ardaedhel vs Clontroper5 is the only Rebel / Imperial matchup this round)

Current Admiral Success - Commanders Remaining:

Admiral Motti: 3

Admiral Screed: 2

Garm Bel Iblis: 1

General Dodonna: 2

(No more Ackbar!)

Current Ship Success - Vessels Remaining: (Lists Remaining with at least 1)

Raid1 - 4 (1)

GSD1 - 2 (2)

VSD1 - 4 (3)

ISD2 - 4 (3)

CR90A - 2 (1)

NebBE - 2 (2)

MC30cS - 1 (1)

AFIIB - 5 (3)

(No MC80s left!)

Current Squadron Success - Squadrons Remaining: (Lists Remaining with at least 1) [Named]

Firespray: 2 (1)

IG-2000: 1 (1) [1]

Jumpmaster: 4 (4) [3]

TIE Advanced: 5 (4) [2]

TIE Bomber: 12 (3) [3]

TIE Fighter: 6 (3) [4]

TIE Interceptor: 4 (4) [4]

YV-666: 1 (1)

A-Wing: 2 (2)

B-Wing: 5 (1)

HWK: 3 (3) [3]

Scurrg: 2 (1)

X-Wing: 8 (3) [1]

Y-Wing: 3 (2) [1]

(All Imperial squadrons present, but only one Cinnamon-flavor Rhymerball. Soontir in every Imperial list but Clontroper's.

Rebels don't have a single YT make an appearance, but at least one X-Wing and Jan Ors per list)

Lists by Type Remaining:

Imperial Rhymerball / Carriers - Vanilla: 1

Imperial Rhymerball / Brawlers - Vanilla: 1

Imperial Rhymerball / Carriers - Cinnamon: 1

Dual ISD w/ Fighter Support: 1

Imperial Raider Swarm: 1

Rebel Carriers / B-Wings: 1

Rebel Carriers / Y-Wing+Scurrg+Fighter support: 1

Rebel TRC Mini-Swarm: 1

Its amazing how diverse these lists have managed to be, and yet how astonishingly similar the lists are in my match. Also, no Ackbar! Who saw that coming?

And wtf Soontir? 181st Is everywhere.

Also, no Ackbar! Who saw that coming?

/raises hand

If anyone was going to pull it off, it was going to be Green Knight, but I'm not surprised Ackbar didn't make the cut. Ackbar's overated as hell. He's not bad, but I don't find him all that good for his price. He's very easy to use, making him great for new players, but once you know how to fight him, he's very predictable.

Very quick Battle Report for our game:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/tqcqfzdr9a9bgn9/02%20Feb%2016%20-%20Reath28%20vs%20JRockNZ.vlog?dl=0

Reath28 victory. 460-12. 458 MOV for a 10-0.

JRock had the bid and elected to be first player. He selected Contested Outpost.

Game ended at the bottom of T5. I managed to snipe a couple of squadrons early and was able to take out his ISD with support from my bombers and some big shots from my ISD2. After this point it was my ISD2 and Vic1 vs JRock's Vic2.

JRock was a great opponent and the game was really smooth with Skype being utilised.

A dishonourable mention to myself for managing to collide my own ships into each other.....not once......but twice.

I look forward to my next game this week and to playing JRock again in the future.

Great game. The new squadrons are very good. Good luck for the rest of the tourney Reath.

Clontrooper5, your fleet is the only thing that can keep rebel scum out of the final. We await your tales of destruction and glory.

The lower bracket is secured for the empire.

Clontrooper5, your fleet is the only thing that can keep rebel scum out of the final. We await your tales of destruction and glory.

The lower bracket is secured for the empire.

We shall do our Duty

Oh wow, I didn't realize ALL the rebels are in my "conference" of play

Btw, just received A confirmation email over in the debate thread.

Heavy Fighters DO NOT Screen instigator :'(