I know the new Slicer tools and other assorted anti-ace cards (such as rigged cargo hold inflicting action denying stress) may open up a brand new, terrifying realm of anti-ace possibilities

however

these guys didn't come out that long ago

now the conspiracy theorist in me says FFG intentionally waited to release some scary anti-ace tech until after Vet releases to encourage you to buy these high health generally non-stressed super ships

but the X-wing nut in me is too happy with how awesome they look to care

Pirates Cove. Fun game.

technically theres also Epsilon Leader but range1 issues. Aces wouldnt be stressed until they activate so long as they go last nothing can Slice them before the combat phase begins.

Not going to lie, ive done some builds that had EL hugging someone's butt the entire game, prioritizing keeping behind his buttbuddy over getting shots. Its oddly effective but a little pricy lol

Also this is still an RNG mechanic, it can technically do nothing. However it will HEAVILY draw attention by the aces lol. And Vader just got more valuable since he isnt ever stressed unless he kturns.

there's also Yorr Momma

he was pretty hot around the time of Wave 7 TLT stress mechanics; maybe it's time to dust him off

Defenders still get free tokens, so all is not lost.

Friendly Reminder for any Imperial Player frightened at the new anti-ace tech

Paul Heaver doesn't fly Scum.

there's also Yorr Momma

he was pretty hot around the time of Wave 7 TLT stress mechanics; maybe it's time to dust him off

that would be hilarious if EL could take an EPT. Slap wingman on him and hug Yorr's ass all day to double-destress lol

x7 Defenders are pretty insane.

Everyone got excited by the xD title when they were teased, but it's the x7 where it's at. SOOOO tanky...

xD title is really only good on vessery with ruthlessness since he pretty much always lands both hits. Even then, hes not that hard to remove.

x7 title is comically durable lol

x7 Defenders are pretty insane.

Everyone got excited by the xD title when they were teased, but it's the x7 where it's at. SOOOO tanky...

you're telling me

here's the most agonizing game I ever had to play

1.) 0 damage

2.) 0 damage

3.) "sec I gotta get my shields back"

4.) 1 damage, I think?

5.) 0 damage

6.) 0 damage

should'a been Asty in that **** T-70

Can I say that I'm quite happy to have so many things that stomp Imp Aces these days? When it seems like 80% of the top tables are Imp Aces, something had to be done.

Wow...add in the new stuff that actually likes to joust, and we might see some interesting games!

Can I say that I'm quite happy to have so many things that stomp Imp Aces these days? When it seems like 80% of the top tables are Imp Aces, something had to be done.

Wow...add in the new stuff that actually likes to joust, and we might see some interesting games!

thing is though its kinda hard to not see an ace when like 90% of the imp ships are aces to begin with.

Technically all the TIE stuff except bombers/punishers/defenders are aces. They all dodge arcs and do quick turns, defender can dodge arcs but usually doesnt because he can weather a hit to return a nastier shot THEN quick turn.