NOVA Squadron Radio – Episode 49: Pimp My X-Wing
Welcome to NOVA Squadron Radio! This week we are joined by a very Special Guest, Tony Bowmen, NOVA’s X-Wing modder aficionado, and three-time World Champion Paul Heaver! We discuss New TIE Bombers with Bombs Away, we touch lightly on FFG’s Intentional Draw changes coming, and we finish up our Wave 8 coverage with the TIE Advanced Prototype! All of that and a LOT more

NOVA Squadron Radio is:
Ed Horne – Host
Chad Brown – Co-Host/Editor
Sean Dorcy – Co-host
Bob Randall – Co-host
Kris Sherriff – Co-host
Richard Hsu – Co-host
Paul Heaver – Special Guest
Tony Bowmen – Special Guest

Here are the show notes from Episode 49:

[0:00 – 1:42] Show Opening
[1:42 –37:01] Flight Deck
[37:01– 1:18:52] News:
NOVA Open 2016 - http://www.novaopen.com/
Muse on Minis Con www.museonminis.com
Stele Open 2016 – http://steleopen.com/
The Vassal X-Wing League https://www.reddit.com/r/xwingonline/comments/4a13il/new_player_signups_for_the_xwing_vassal_league/
Monday Night Gaming: https://www.twitch.tv/sentrybox
Tuesdays Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/steleenterprises
Bombs Away! https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2016/4/15/bombs-away/
Intentional Draws: https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2016/4/18/intentional-draws/

[1:18:52– 1:47:42] Pimp My X-Wing – Tools of the Trade
[1:47:42– 2:22:14] Main Segment: The TIE Advanced Porotype
[2:22:14– 2:30:30] Show Closing

Musical Credits go out to the band ‘Insane Ride’ and their songs ‘Sound of Rock and Roll’ and ‘Wrong or Right’ found on the Free Music Archive at http://freemusicarchive.org/

Audio Editing & Mixing by Podcast Masters www.podcastmasters.net

Thanks for listening, and talk to you again in two weeks!

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Seriously, when someone is on every week for like 3/4 months I think that he is automatically made Co-host. Its like signing up for a free membership trial and then forgetting to turn it off.

LOL! Yeah, I have been meaning to ask Paul about that!

only 2.5 hours!? Did you just do a flight deck and lie to us?

only 2.5 hours!? Did you just do a flight deck and lie to us?

They listened to forum moaning and sliced and diced. We'll see whether it will stick or if the half day format will return...

Seriously, when someone is on every week for like 3/4 months I think that he is automatically made Co-host. Its like signing up for a free membership trial and then forgetting to turn it off.

But, if you are the Guest, you don't have any obligation like you do as a Co-Host... and none of the responsibility. If you can swing it, Guest is a sweet place to be!

only 2.5 hours!? Did you just do a flight deck and lie to us?

No, we are trying something new. Shortening up the flight deck, shortening up segments, making it more of a manageable bite.

We are looking for feedback on the new format. Let us know what you think!

Thanks!

The best part of this episode starts at 1:17:50.

"VASSAL VASSAL VASSAL Vassal...."

Not that the rest of the episode is bad. But the commandeered Pirate Commercial is too funny.

The best part of this episode starts at 1:17:50.

"VASSAL VASSAL VASSAL Vassal...."

Not that the rest of the episode is bad. But the commandeered Pirate Commercial is too funny.

I love my line delivery more than just about anything... except I love Lyle's play off of it more.

The best part of this episode starts at 1:17:50.

"VASSAL VASSAL VASSAL Vassal...."

Not that the rest of the episode is bad. But the commandeered Pirate Commercial is too funny.

I love my line delivery more than just about anything... except I love Lyle's play off of it more.

Podcasting gold as far as I was concerned. I couldn't let it go off as a one off, one time use thing. You guys blew me away with it and I felt I HAD to preserve it, and adopt it.

Plus, I think it really shows what the X-Wing Podcast Alliance was all about, we all respect and appreciate each other's work.

I will have to listen, its been that long that I forgot what we talked about!

only 2.5 hours!? Did you just do a flight deck and lie to us?

They listened to forum moaning and sliced and diced. We'll see whether it will stick or if the half day format will return...

If you play the recording at 1.5X speed the pacing's not too bad.

Thanks, NOVA Squadron, for making my daily commute so much better!

only 2.5 hours!? Did you just do a flight deck and lie to us?

No, we are trying something new. Shortening up the flight deck, shortening up segments, making it more of a manageable bite.

We are looking for feedback on the new format. Let us know what you think!

Thanks!

Too short

Was the request for a good list that includes a G1A a trick. Is there such a thing? Joking aside, that ship is just okay. The problem is there are too many better options for scum right now.

Great show.

Thanks for another show guys and not pummeling the dead horse even further. Looking forward to more modification segments in the future. I'm in the middle of a ghost mod myself and it's my first major undertaking.

I've got a detachable shuttle, a magnetized plasticard lower half of the shuttle that the detached part attaches to. I also rebuilt the docking nest with plasticard, and magnetized the base and tripod for stability. I'm having a friend help me with the LEDs (apparently if you just wire LEDs directly to a battery they burn out instantly, oops). So yes, I'll take all the help I can get!

Was the request for a good list that includes a G1A a trick. Is there such a thing? Joking aside, that ship is just okay. The problem is there are too many better options for scum right now.

Great show.

Nope, no trick... I want to see a list that is half way competitive using that ship. I figure we can use our powers for good...lol

Was the request for a good list that includes a G1A a trick. Is there such a thing? Joking aside, that ship is just okay. The problem is there are too many better options for scum right now.

Great show.

Nope, no trick... I want to see a list that is half way competitive using that ship. I figure we can use our powers for good...lol

Well, there's this:

• Doug Howe (#9 Swiss, 21 / 806):
  • Echo + VI + ACD + FCS + Kallus
  • Inquisiter + Ptl + Autothrusters + Title
  • Omicron + Palpatine

• Evan Classen (#3 Swiss, 25 / 790):
  • Zuckuss + VI + FCS + Title + Tractor
  • Tel Trevara + Deadeye + R4 + Proton torps + Extra munitions + Guidence + Boba
  • Palob + TLT + 4lom + Crack Shot

The best part of this episode starts at 1:17:50.

"VASSAL VASSAL VASSAL Vassal...."

Not that the rest of the episode is bad. But the commandeered Pirate Commercial is too funny.

The best parts of the show is when you don't go on about dam-math for to long.

Was a good show this week Ed & Crew!

I'd like to thank Paul for both mentioning the blocking weakness of the Inquisitor and discussing how the Inquisitor is a great blocker if he has to move first. I feel like I hear all the time about how good multi-action aces are, and there almost always seems to be the assumptions that 1.) You get your actions, and 2.) Those actions happen after the opponent's stuff moves. I think it's important to discuss how ships work when the ideal situations aren't in play.

NO MOAR DRAWS, NO MOAR MODIFIED WINS!

LEARN THE LAW OF LIFE

Honestly if it literally becomes a binary point system then MOV will be extremely necessary for tie breakers. I am not exactly sure getting rid of modified wins would be better. Barley winning is not the same as a decisive win.

I could see a system where the draw and modified win have been removed, and it is strictly win-loss with MoV being the tie breaker. Maybe they keep SoS (Strength of Schedule) around for a third tie-breaker if needed.

We shall see. I mean it when I say I have faith that they will do the right thing and right the ship. In the end, FFG doesn't want to produce a crappy product or have a system where the community isn't happy with how big tournaments are run.

Is there a place you are looking for G-1A suggestions? I think 4-LOM is finally the pilot to make one of Mr. Heaver's cards work, Stay On Target. Stay on Target and Outlaw Tech. That's the strong core, and you can go as heavy as you dare with Advanced Sensors, Title and Tractor Beam, and an illicit. 31-37 points.

Probably worth it on the cheap end, probably not at the expensive end.

edit: Also, football is called football because it is a game for peasants played on foot, with a ball. As opposed to the Rich People sports on horseback, like Polo.

It needs more modding stuff from tony.

Was the request for a good list that includes a G1A a trick. Is there such a thing? Joking aside, that ship is just okay. The problem is there are too many better options for scum right now.

Great show.

Nope, no trick... I want to see a list that is half way competitive using that ship. I figure we can use our powers for good...lol

Well, there's this:

Independence, Missouri, United States

April 23

Game Cafe

Players: 86, 18 byes used

List Juggler:

Winner:

• Doug Howe (#9 Swiss, 21 / 806):
  • Echo + VI + ACD + FCS + Kallus
  • Inquisiter + Ptl + Autothrusters + Title
  • Omicron + Palpatine

Runner-up:

• Evan Classen (#3 Swiss, 25 / 790):
  • Zuckuss + VI + FCS + Title + Tractor
  • Tel Trevara + Deadeye + R4 + Proton torps + Extra munitions + Guidence + Boba
  • Palob + TLT + 4lom + Crack Shot

I am the guy that ran this one in KC, for everyone disregarding the G1A you are really missing out. Zuckuss is the best offense per points I can find in Scum. If any of you are headed to MN or CO regionals Ill gladly give you a demonstration! : )

Personally, I'm a fan of Findsmen, running Accuracy Corrector and Juke, with a scum crew.

Gand Findsman (25)
Juke (2)
4-LOM (1)
Accuracy Corrector (3)

Gand Findsman (25)
Juke (2)
Zuckuss (1)
Accuracy Corrector (3)

Black Sun Soldier (13)
Concussion Missiles (4)
Glitterstim (2)
Guidance Chips (0)

Black Sun Soldier (13)
Concussion Missiles (4)
Glitterstim (2)
Guidance Chips (0)

Total: 100

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Evade every turn, dont care what your red dice roll (unless it's good), and cripple their greens.