definitely ace+generics is the way to go. I'd also suggest starting at 50 pts for 2-3 games, then another 2-3 at 75 before going into 100.

I taught a friend of mine how to play, and he insisted on going with Scum and Villainy. I told him it would be more complicated, but he still went with it. I have limited components, and decided to give him a few extra points, and this was his first list:

Talonbane Cobra [Glitterstim] (30)

2 Binayre Pirate [Advanced Homing Missiles] (30)

Syndicate Thug [Twin Laser Turret] (24)

Palob Godalhi [blaster Turret, Recon Specialist, Moldy Crow] (30)

(114 POINTS)

I played:

Soontir Fel [Push the Limit, Stealth Device] (33)

“Whisper” [Veteran Instincts, Advanced Cloaking Device] (37)

Delta Squadron Pilot (30)

(100 POINTS)

Whisper rolled four green blanks and went down fast in the first or second round. It didn't take much longer after that! He did a good job and actually enjoyed all the different options.