Likely the old release dates.Interesting point, the website for firestorm games in Cardiff, Wales (uk) has an expected date for wave 3 of 27th of July (tomorrow) and for wave 4 goodies as August 6th.
Not sure how accurate it is but it's got me hoping!
Quite possibly but I've gotta hope! Want my new space ships!
My current theory is that this was all supposed to be one wave. Then a lot of crates of Liberties and Interdictors got blown up in China. FFG announces wave 3 without the big ships because they know they can't make us wait for another year. Disney throws money at the production line to get the big ships out and to make sure Armada keeps making bank.
Yeah that giant explosion in China had to destroy some stuff.
To take this back to the original few posts, and my personal theory, here goes:
FFG source at Worlds last year claimed that both wave 3 & 4 were in development.
Wave 3 & 4 were originally planned to be wave 3. (My opinion)
Because of reasons, wave 3 was split into 2 waves.
Now we see 5 missing SKUs in development, these were intended, (in my opinion,) to be Wave 4, now bumped to wave 5.
To take this back to the original few posts, and my personal theory, here goes:
FFG source at Worlds last year claimed that both wave 3 & 4 were in development.
Wave 3 & 4 were originally planned to be wave 3. (My opinion)
Because of reasons, wave 3 was split into 2 waves.
Now we see 5 missing SKUs in development, these were intended, (in my opinion,) to be Wave 4, now bumped to wave 5.
I'd be perfectly happy to see 5 releases in wave 5. 1 squadron and 2 ships per side. Or 1 ship per side, 1 ship shared between factions and 1 squadron pack per side. I don't mind a whole heap of stuff being released at once because I don't think the average person has a chance in hell of playing enough games to "play out" a release before the next one anyway. $200 twice a year to grab 1 or more of everything isn't anything bad compared to say 40k.
Which returning to thread focus, means I hope that wave 3 and 4 get released on top of each other. It will shake up nationals and world's and be fun to try out so many things all at once.
I'd be perfectly happy to see 5 releases in wave 5. 1 squadron and 2 ships per side. Or 1 ship per side, 1 ship shared between factions and 1 squadron pack per side. I don't mind a whole heap of stuff being released at once because I don't think the average person has a chance in hell of playing enough games to "play out" a release before the next one anyway. $200 twice a year to grab 1 or more of everything isn't anything bad compared to say 40k.
Which returning to thread focus, means I hope that wave 3 and 4 get released on top of each other. It will shake up nationals and world's and be fun to try out so many things all at once.
I'd be perfectly happy to see 5 releases in wave 5. 1 squadron and 2 ships per side. Or 1 ship per side, 1 ship shared between factions and 1 squadron pack per side. I don't mind a whole heap of stuff being released at once because I don't think the average person has a chance in hell of playing enough games to "play out" a release before the next one anyway. $200 twice a year to grab 1 or more of everything isn't anything bad compared to say 40k.
Which returning to thread focus, means I hope that wave 3 and 4 get released on top of each other. It will shake up nationals and world's and be fun to try out so many things all at once.
1 squadron per side
1 Rebel Ship
2 Empire Ships
would be my hope, to finally even things up.
I wouldn't mind a ship that has cards for both factions
*cough*Dreadnought*cough*
some people need to learn to slow down, and just enjoy the things they have. 
All that out of control want want want more more more consume consume consume is not good for you and it just makes sane people not want to have you around. 
I'd be perfectly happy to see 5 releases in wave 5. 1 squadron and 2 ships per side. Or 1 ship per side, 1 ship shared between factions and 1 squadron pack per side. I don't mind a whole heap of stuff being released at once because I don't think the average person has a chance in hell of playing enough games to "play out" a release before the next one anyway. $200 twice a year to grab 1 or more of everything isn't anything bad compared to say 40k.
Which returning to thread focus, means I hope that wave 3 and 4 get released on top of each other. It will shake up nationals and world's and be fun to try out so many things all at once.
1 squadron per side
1 Rebel Ship
2 Empire Ships
would be my hope, to finally even things up.
Not sure how releasing a single squadron for each faction would work economically. Assuming 1 squad per side would mean the product would contain 4 of each to match current squad products (8 individual stands per product), this seems excessive and going lower would eat into their margins as they would be giving up economies of scale.
For this reason I doubt we'll see a release with squadrons with less then 4 new squads.
My current theory is that this was all supposed to be one wave. Then a lot of crates of Liberties and Interdictors got blown up in China. FFG announces wave 3 without the big ships because they know they can't make us wait for another year. Disney throws money at the production line to get the big ships out and to make sure Armada keeps making bank.
Yeah that giant explosion in China had to destroy some stuff.
Was there another explosion? I haven't heard of any giant ones, past the one that happened last year.
Interesting point, the website for firestorm games in Cardiff, Wales (uk) has an expected date for wave 3 of 27th of July (tomorrow) and for wave 4 goodies as August 6th.
Not sure how accurate it is but it's got me hoping!
If wave 4 comes out in the UK on the 6th of August i will actually piss myself with excitement.
I'd be perfectly happy to see 5 releases in wave 5. 1 squadron and 2 ships per side. Or 1 ship per side, 1 ship shared between factions and 1 squadron pack per side. I don't mind a whole heap of stuff being released at once because I don't think the average person has a chance in hell of playing enough games to "play out" a release before the next one anyway. $200 twice a year to grab 1 or more of everything isn't anything bad compared to say 40k.
Which returning to thread focus, means I hope that wave 3 and 4 get released on top of each other. It will shake up nationals and world's and be fun to try out so many things all at once.
1 squadron per side
1 Rebel Ship
2 Empire Ships
would be my hope, to finally even things up.
Not sure how releasing a single squadron for each faction would work economically. Assuming 1 squad per side would mean the product would contain 4 of each to match current squad products (8 individual stands per product), this seems excessive and going lower would eat into their margins as they would be giving up economies of scale.
For this reason I doubt we'll see a release with squadrons with less then 4 new squads.
TIE Defender
TIE Phantom
TIE Punisher
TIE Avenger
Z95
K-Wing
E-Wing
ARC-170
Most of the UK retailers seem to be having a wave three out this week, which would make it legal for the UK nationals. New list for me if that's the case.
That would be a very welcome surprise I think.
It could well be one reason for the delay. No one else had their meta shifted for their regionals.
One thing to consider, and yes I know I will get yelled at for this, but those 5 expansions could very well be a whole new faction.
1 large ship, 1 medium, 2 small, 1 squadron pack.
It is HIGHLY unlikely but becuase of the surge that X-Wing got in players when the Scum was released it is a possibility.
One thing to consider, and yes I know I will get yelled at for this, but those 5 expansions could very well be a whole new faction.
1 large ship, 1 medium, 2 small, 1 squadron pack.
It is HIGHLY unlikely but becuase of the surge that X-Wing got in players when the Scum was released it is a possibility.
I don't consider that possibility to be a BAD thing, per se, but I highly doubt it.
One thing to consider, and yes I know I will get yelled at for this, but those 5 expansions could very well be a whole new faction.
1 large ship, 1 medium, 2 small, 1 squadron pack.
It is HIGHLY unlikely but becuase of the surge that X-Wing got in players when the Scum was released it is a possibility.
If we were to get a third faction, what would you want it to be?
One thing to consider, and yes I know I will get yelled at for this, but those 5 expansions could very well be a whole new faction.
1 large ship, 1 medium, 2 small, 1 squadron pack.
It is HIGHLY unlikely but becuase of the surge that X-Wing got in players when the Scum was released it is a possibility.
I don't consider that possibility to be a BAD thing, per se, but I highly doubt it.
One thing to consider, and yes I know I will get yelled at for this, but those 5 expansions could very well be a whole new faction.
1 large ship, 1 medium, 2 small, 1 squadron pack.
It is HIGHLY unlikely but becuase of the surge that X-Wing got in players when the Scum was released it is a possibility.
If we were to get a third faction, what would you want it to be?
If they do it, it would probably be a mercenary/pirate faction Like the Zaan Consortium or Hutts. For reference look up Empire at War, forces of corruption, and take a look at the capital ships. Some are pretty cool.
One thing to consider, and yes I know I will get yelled at for this, but those 5 expansions could very well be a whole new faction.
1 large ship, 1 medium, 2 small, 1 squadron pack.
It is HIGHLY unlikely but becuase of the surge that X-Wing got in players when the Scum was released it is a possibility.
If we were to get a third faction, what would you want it to be?
FFG does have a history using Empire at War. It could be the Rebellion game but I have no experience with that game. From Empire at War we have the MC30, Assault Frigate and the Victory.
Considering that FFG likes to use Empire at War and with the show of Rebels with Cruiser sized ships that are scum aligned (which is to say a tenuous relationship) it is highly possible to see the Zann Consortium.
One thing to consider, and yes I know I will get yelled at for this, but those 5 expansions could very well be a whole new faction.
1 large ship, 1 medium, 2 small, 1 squadron pack.
It is HIGHLY unlikely but becuase of the surge that X-Wing got in players when the Scum was released it is a possibility.
If we were to get a third faction, what would you want it to be?
FFG does have a history using Empire at War. It could be the Rebellion game but I have no experience with that game. From Empire at War we have the MC30, Assault Frigate and the Victory.
The Rebellion Game would add a lot of additional ships like the Corellion Battleship and Bulwark, but a lot of those designs are pretty bad Imo. They are just boxy and nondescript.
Yeah, I'd rather prefer to get some stuff like the Aquitens, Dreadnaught, and Venator looooong before I see a third faction introduced
Most of the UK retailers seem to be having a wave three out this week, which would make it legal for the UK nationals. New list for me if that's the case.
Rock and Roll baby.
Thankyou Vassal for preparing me