Fixing Uniques for Skirmish

By DerBaer, in Star Wars: Imperial Assault

Change the general rules, so every unique can use all of its actions to attack, like the heroes in the campaign can.

Losers: Fenn Signis and IG-88. Assault is pretty much worthless for a unique then.

Winners: Everyone else, but especially Leia, Vader and RGC, as they can generate several attacks per action.

Edited by DerBaer

Im sure this would help alot of figures but im also wondering if it wouldnt make some of those uniques too powerful/annoying. Leia/Luke/Boba healing twice would suck. Their regeneration is powerful as it is already. Also this change would mean RGC and Vader could perform Brutality and an attack afterwards. Would wreck anything

Yes indeed. Finally, Vader would wreck things. For 18 points, that's exactly what he should do, isn't it? And he couldn't use force choke then, so it's not that much of a bonus.

Yes indeed. Finally, Vader would wreck things. For 18 points, that's exactly what he should do, isn't it? And he couldn't use force choke then, so it's not that much of a bonus.

Three damage from force choke vs. RRY with surge abilities? Big bonus IMO.

Change the general rules, so every unique can use all of its actions to attack, like the heroes in the campaign can.

Losers: Fenn Signis and IG-88. Assault is pretty much worthless for a unique then.

Winners: Everyone else, but especially Leia, Vader and RGC, as they can generate several attacks per action.

:)

If that isn't enough, give all uniques Single Purpose as a special rule.

Maybe Kayn is worth his points then.

Poor IG-88 ... it was hard for him before ... now he can retire.

Maybe they should make him cost 10 points and non-unique ...

So you could have all of the 4 brothers together in one squad.

Edited by TheRealStarkiller

I'd be interested in hearing from anyone that tests these rules.

They could errata Assault to read: "You can perform multiple attacks each activation. If you are Unique, after second attack in this activation, do additional attack. Limit once per round."

Something along those lines. Net result should be: If you attacked at least twice during this (not your!) activation, do additional attack.

Maybe even after first attack, that would make Fenn and Iggy useful for their points. :D

I'd be interested in hearing from anyone that tests these rules.

I have.

Change the general rules, so every unique can use all of its actions to attack, like the heroes in the campaign can.

Actually, it work's. Often, the rule won't make such a big difference, as you will move and attack instead of Assault for tactical reasons. Vader's personal Command Card is a little bit overpowered, when Vader can Assault.

If that isn't enough, give all uniques Single Purpose as a special rule.

This is extremely good when using Gideon, C-3PO, R2-D2 and especially Leia. Still, it seems to work better than as it is.