Hey guys, I just recently got into X-Wing, and very quickly dipped my toes into the deep end of the pool, I made this list and was wondering if anyone could give me some advice/how this will fare against the current meta. I really would appreciate any advice on what to change around or what I should look to purchased next (considering I don't have the largest budget out there).

List 1 -100 points

List 2 -99 points (Copied this list from Nathan Eide after I watched a couple of his games on youtube, and slightly modified it)

Expansions I own: -Both Core sets -A wing -E Wing -Millenium Falcon -Rebel Aces

Thank you!

Anyone? Don't mean to be imposing, just wondering how my list is looking

I know it is a Scum ship, but I would look at purchasing the StarViper for the Autothrusters upgrades. Or you could find some online (two will run you a little less then the expansion itself). Maybe look at the T-70 expansion for Red Ace and Intergrated Astromech.

As for your list, I am assuming that you are going after a Rebel Regen type of look. Read through here [https://community.fantasyflightgames.com/topic/222304-revamping-my-rebel-regen-squad/]for some ideas. As the one who has played the list what do you think should be changed? Why? I can't accurately speak to it because I haven't played anything like it.

"The Meta" is going to be very situational right now. As most players are now done with most of Tournament Season, you may see people pulling out odd lists right now to just play something different than what they have been playing. Poe really likes R5-P9, but that means you need a Transport. That doesn't mean BB-8 is bad, just won't have Poe lasting as long right now. That's ok. People are going to focus on whichever one they can get first. They'll hate Corran Horn, but if they get to tag Poe they will and he will go down much easier under concentrated fire.

Here's the thing though... lists can be good, but can you be as good as the list? At first, that is likely to be no. Nathan is a phenomenal player, albeit with a lot talent for judging distance. You may have that... great for you! The second thing he does is play the game... a lot... at home, at local venues, at tournaments. Most of us are not as fortunate as that. The ability to fly the ships in the early days is far more critical than who the named pilot is or what abilities you can stack on top of it. Play both lists. Play them against as many people as you can find. Learn to lose with them. Learn to win with them. Soon enough you will have developed your flying skills and will have increased your collection and have even more options.

Welcome to X-Wing! It's a great big world out there. Mostly just have fun flying as often as you can. Play with some of the other pilots in the box. Red Ace is fun, but isn't as tanky as you would think. Ello Asty will show you tricks you never even thought of trying in an X-Wing. So many others in what you have picked up.

Meanwhile, as you have developed in flying these ships, you will start to see what other players are bringing to the store all the time. Then you will have an idea of your local meta. It probably won't be tournament meta for a while, but it will have its flavor. Then, when tournament season rolls around again, you will find that you know what you are good against and bad against. We'll see some more ships drop between now and then, so expect to see Defenders in the mix. Poe will be re-released but unless something changes he will still be struggling in the tournament meta, even with R5-P9. Even if the meta was all U-Boats and Triple Aces, you will still find times where you don't play a single one... even in a tournament. So... sure... learn what is being flown so you know what to expect and to prepare for, but in the end, learn what you like to fly and fly it a lot while having fun.

I know it is a Scum ship, but I would look at purchasing the StarViper for the Autothrusters upgrades. Or you could find some online (two will run you a little less then the expansion itself). Maybe look at the T-70 expansion for Red Ace and Intergrated Astromech.

As for your list, I am assuming that you are going after a Rebel Regen type of look. Read through here [https://community.fantasyflightgames.com/topic/222304-revamping-my-rebel-regen-squad/]for some ideas. As the one who has played the list what do you think should be changed? Why? I can't accurately speak to it because I haven't played anything like it.

Hey, thanks for the reply! I think I'll most likely look into getting those, I really like the durability that autothrusters and Integrated Astromech can add to my future builds.

Currently my main issue tends to be the lack of damage, I do believe that is mostly due to the fact that I tend to lose 1 (poe usually gets focused down) of my ships much too quickly.. Autothrusters will definitely help him in that department!

"The Meta" is going to be very situational right now. As most players are now done with most of Tournament Season, you may see people pulling out odd lists right now to just play something different than what they have been playing. Poe really likes R5-P9, but that means you need a Transport. That doesn't mean BB-8 is bad, just won't have Poe lasting as long right now. That's ok. People are going to focus on whichever one they can get first. They'll hate Corran Horn, but if they get to tag Poe they will and he will go down much easier under concentrated fire.

Here's the thing though... lists can be good, but can you be as good as the list? At first, that is likely to be no. Nathan is a phenomenal player, albeit with a lot talent for judging distance. You may have that... great for you! The second thing he does is play the game... a lot... at home, at local venues, at tournaments. Most of us are not as fortunate as that. The ability to fly the ships in the early days is far more critical than who the named pilot is or what abilities you can stack on top of it. Play both lists. Play them against as many people as you can find. Learn to lose with them. Learn to win with them. Soon enough you will have developed your flying skills and will have increased your collection and have even more options.

Welcome to X-Wing! It's a great big world out there. Mostly just have fun flying as often as you can. Play with some of the other pilots in the box. Red Ace is fun, but isn't as tanky as you would think. Ello Asty will show you tricks you never even thought of trying in an X-Wing. So many others in what you have picked up.

Meanwhile, as you have developed in flying these ships, you will start to see what other players are bringing to the store all the time. Then you will have an idea of your local meta. It probably won't be tournament meta for a while, but it will have its flavor. Then, when tournament season rolls around again, you will find that you know what you are good against and bad against. We'll see some more ships drop between now and then, so expect to see Defenders in the mix. Poe will be re-released but unless something changes he will still be struggling in the tournament meta, even with R5-P9. Even if the meta was all U-Boats and Triple Aces, you will still find times where you don't play a single one... even in a tournament. So... sure... learn what is being flown so you know what to expect and to prepare for, but in the end, learn what you like to fly and fly it a lot while having fun.

Thanks a bunch for taking the time to provide such a fantastic reply. I feel like you are 100% right, I'm going to stop worrying about making 1 "good" list and instead play around and dip my toes into a bit of everything. Many thanks again this really helped me out