The news article on the flotillas said that the point cost would be more comparable to a squadron than a ship. So are we talking like 25-30 points base cost, in theory? Are there going to be people bringing 4 of these things to really capitalize on activation advantage?
Forum consensus is somewhere between 15-25 points, but we can't say so for sure. The unarmed GR75 transport variant likely will be the cheapest.
i'm hoping the Gozanti will have a 3 or 4 squadron command...for the same price as a squadron.
i'm hoping the Gozanti will have a 3 or 4 squadron command...for the same price as a squadron.
Might get 3 on the alternate card, but I doubt we'd see 4. The one we've seen has a squadron value of two.
i'm hoping the Gozanti will have a 3 or 4 squadron command...for the same price as a squadron.
Might get 3 on the alternate card, but I doubt we'd see 4. The one we've seen has a squadron value of two.
A squadron value of 2 is what I'm expecting as the high-water mark there. Given they'll be cheap and Command 1, it's a pretty cost-effective and easily-done Squadron command on demand.
If Gozantis get an Offensive Retrofit slot they could go up to 3 (with Expanded Hangar Bays) or long-range commanding (with Boosted Comms). With Tarkin around to push the "Squadron tokens button" on crucial turns, they should still be able to command an awful lot of squadrons for their expected points cost.
i'm hoping the Gozanti will have a 3 or 4 squadron command...for the same price as a squadron.
Zero chance of a natural 3 or 4 squadron command on those. That's Star Destroyer numbers of activations for ~25 points. Cheap activations specifically synergize with the Imps' cheap squadrons, they won't cut them that low.
I have not been a fan of the realities of Wave 3, but secretly in my deep dark I have a hidden hope that there are a bunch of other SKUs that were meant for this wave that LFL put the breaks on thanks to Rogue one. My secret hope is that they are being secretly produced alongside the flotillas and will be made available immediately once Rogue One hits, no waiting. Would make for a happy Prack filled Christmas!
I thought this was Wulff Yularen, but the Rank is wrong.
His rank is Grand Admiral, I'm pretty sure. I'd be willing to bet that this is an original character for Rogue One.
Some people have also said this is supposed to be Tarkin, but I seriously doubt that. They would have at least CGId his face to be more true to Peter Cushing.
H as Armand Isard been brought up? I would think that would be obvious.
I thought this was Wulff Yularen, but the Rank is wrong.
His rank is Grand Admiral, I'm pretty sure. I'd be willing to bet that this is an original character for Rogue One.
Some people have also said this is supposed to be Tarkin, but I seriously doubt that. They would have at least CGId his face to be more true to Peter Cushing.
H as Armand Isard been brought up? I would think that would be obvious.
Not that I've seen. He is (partially) canonized, though. I wouldn't be surprised if that's who this ended up being.
Flotillas n Takin. Who needs other carriers?
I thought this was Wulff Yularen, but the Rank is wrong.
His rank is Grand Admiral, I'm pretty sure. I'd be willing to bet that this is an original character for Rogue One.
Some people have also said this is supposed to be Tarkin, but I seriously doubt that. They would have at least CGId his face to be more true to Peter Cushing.
H as Armand Isard been brought up? I would think that would be obvious.
Not that I've seen. He is (partially) canonized, though. I wouldn't be surprised if that's who this ended up being.
the rank matches.
And the next news should be a full(?) preview? I believe these arrive a few weeks before the products hit stores, somewhere near to when they are on the boat?
I usually get two of everything. This will be no different. Speaking of...anyone got an extra MC 80? lol
I do! For sale or trade!
Cool Stuff has the wave 3 release date (subject to change) as July 2016. If its pushed back a week into August it would coincide with a Gen Con release, which isn't unheard of for FFG.
The GR75 should be squadron 0 and the Gonzo should be squadron 1...let's be honest here for a moment...the most it could carry is what...4 tie fighters at most?
The CR90's only had squadrons due to the forward cargo hold being refitted to store ties or x-wings...Warlord Z(whatever?) had a CR90 with a refitted forward compartment and a heavy tractor beam.
I thought this was Wulff Yularen, but the Rank is wrong.
His rank is Grand Admiral, I'm pretty sure. I'd be willing to bet that this is an original character for Rogue One.
Some people have also said this is supposed to be Tarkin, but I seriously doubt that. They would have at least CGId his face to be more true to Peter Cushing.
I would be guessing but maybe he dies in Rogue One and Tarkin, or perhaps one of the other commanders, comes on board the Death Star to replace him?
Now to pre-order the Flotillas and start the lay-buy process.
The GR75 should be squadron 0 and the Gonzo should be squadron 1...let's be honest here for a moment...the most it could carry is what...4 tie fighters at most?
The CR90's only had squadrons due to the forward cargo hold being refitted to store ties or x-wings...Warlord Z(whatever?) had a CR90 with a refitted forward compartment and a heavy tractor beam.
Assault carrier gozanti already shows squadron 2 on the wave 3 preview.
I'm suspecting there'll be a squadron 1/2 variant of each for the rebs and imps. Squadron 0 would make for really strange situations involving squad tokens!
I'm hoping one of the '75's is squad 2 and can somehow take an exp hangar. It would make putting BCC on one extra yummy!
EDIT:
here's that image...
Yeah....cheap carrier spam.
Its the upgrade slots I really want to see!
You know...I'm just happy we're getting some new ships.
The GR75 should be squadron 0 and the Gonzo should be squadron 1...let's be honest here for a moment...the most it could carry is what...4 tie fighters at most?
The CR90's only had squadrons due to the forward cargo hold being refitted to store ties or x-wings...Warlord Z(whatever?) had a CR90 with a refitted forward compartment and a heavy tractor beam.
I always said squadron value as a measure of how many squadrons the ship can reasonably direct while doing other stuff, not how many squadrons it can carry. I mean, obviously, there's some balancing play at work here too.
I never equated squadron command values with actual hanger bays/carrying capacity; I pictured it as an AWACS/command and control role capability.
WuFame ninja'd me
I usually get two of everything. This will be no different. Speaking of...anyone got an extra MC 80? lol
See my "lighted ships on eBay" post
I usually get two of everything. This will be no different. Speaking of...anyone got an extra MC 80? lol
See my "lighted ships on eBay" post
Sorry for the double post, phone went wonky