Thane doesnt have an EPT unless you slap the astromech in there. Which case you'd be better off having R7-T1 and VT mod, since R7-T1 gives you double action (and tbh its quite rare SOMEONE isnt looking at me at range1-2 when i use him, just usually not the intended target so its still a free boost)

When i get my ARCs im probably going to run action-heavy Thane and outmaneuver/tailgunner Norra. Double agi negatives out the rear with an autocrit if i TL you ftw.

I may try experimenting with Thane + R2-D6 + Squadron Leader just to see the shenanigans I can pull off.

thought about that, but remember you cant do repeat actions and its still an action. So hes only handing off 1 freebie. Which depending on the build or situation, can be huge. Ive had Cracken barrelroll a bwing out of someone's arc multiple times lol

Also you do NOT want to stress Thane out, EI is a bad idea. If hes stressed, no free actions.

Herm... What about Thane w/ R7-T1, Sabine, Conner's, and Experiemental Interface (and EM of course!)...

Why would you use Experimental Interface on Thane? He already gets free actions. Seems like a waste.

Also, Conner's Nets are good for anti-ace, but will we really see as many PTL Aces after this wave? I'm almost tempted to go with Proximity Mines. If I went that way, I'd probably want Vectored Thrusters for the BR and dropping the mines.

You can't Barrel Roll and then drop the Proximity Mines / Conner's Net. Well, I suppose you can if your opponent is stupid enough to watch you barrel roll right in front of you, and then take a second shot at someone else, giving you the free action to drop the bomb. With EI, you can Boost via R7-T1, and then drop a bomb all off of a single shot.

Shara bey is imo the greatest disappoint lment

However

Bb8 + ptl gives you blocking and international blocking shenanigans that let you avoid fire and hand out your TL like candy without issue

Or ignore the ability and just go full mods. Norra is strictly superior here but r2d2 is so clutch on her that I wouldn't mind giving shara bb8

Hmmm ... Braylen Stramm + "Chopper" + R2D2 might be interesting. It takes the luck out of his ability.

I can't see running norra without ptl

Even her her ability rear autocrit, you want to modify the rest of the roll

As for Thane I can see r2-d6 for crackshot in lieu of torps. Opens up your mod slot for VT

Norra with PTL, R2, Nien Numb, and VT. Arc-ceptor! Pretty lullzy and I'll probably run it vs my fiance for fun.

Honestly, nubster norra probably isn't even that bad. You can pull a lot of shenanigans with r2d2 triggering on 3 and 4 fowards

Problem is you'll miss tailgunner. Blasted green dice are too insidious to ignore

Other problem is

Bb8 ptl tailgunner Shara and r4-d6 Biggs don't leave enough room for ptl VTs r2d2 tailgunner Norra

1 point over; has to be the nubster



If you're into jank support, though, shara could have a best friend in deadeye nera


You get the same mods as ye ole r4 aggro torp scouts (re use focus to fire, Shara lock to reroll, pro Torp focus to CRIT + gchips ) only it's a 360 Torp with gchips giving a free CRIT

Probably too jank but it's an option

They are rather nice, I'll give credit to PT for having nice ships.

Sorry if I missed that, but did we get the ARC dial anywhere?

Sorry if I missed that, but did we get the ARC dial anywhere?

people at gencon posted pictures to reddit

it is literally a Y-wing

but the 1 & 2 banks are green

honestly, I'm really surprised by how much the green 2-banks matter for Norra and how freaking thankful I am that Thane's 3-banks are white

amazing dial for slow rolling, which is how you abuse the auxilary arc, but really REALLY slow which extenuates their range 3 weakness (low agility for you, craptons of agility for opponents) and makes Biggs a necessity

The only Albatross is the majestic white space albatross.

So majestic!

Sorry if I missed that, but did we get the ARC dial anywhere?

echolocation has been updated with the Gen Con releases.

The only Albatross is the majestic white space albatross.

So majestic!

I'm sure the ARCs will be just as gloriously silly

I need to do this with my Bombers.

Wonderful stuff...

Like swan diving, graceful and elegant.

Now that I think about it, the ARC might be even goofier

It's due to a playstyle difference:

Ks love SLAMING around and don't really enjoy being at close range (esp not with TLT)

ARCs are slow clunkers that LOVE to stick around the middle of a furball and present their tail...Gunners to the enemy

The potential for cluster **** comedic gold is enormous

My ARCs will be magnetized tomorrow in time for some casual. I'm excited for the pictures

people aren't used to playing v the aux arc yet, and a combination of low speed + small base (+ VTs) lets you slip into very irritating positions for some devastating shots

Forget the auxiillary ARCs, just look at that beautiful Kihraxz in the middle there.

COBRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

Theres a bunch if wave 9 on eBay for those that can't wait

At double the price? Mercy!

I had to wipe drool from my mouth at the photos. Yes, my Scummy self will be buying everything from this wave!

find it hard to believe anyone would pay twice the price just to get something a week or two early...

but...people bought PS3 "boxes" for 200USD when the console itself was almost 600. Idiots be idiots. Any time you see an unusually good deal on ebay or craigslist, its probably not a deal lol

idk how early gencon is relative to the actual release

some people say end of September. we have a guy locally with an apparently inside source that says end of august?

w.e, I got me ARCs

first time I've ever wanted anything prior to release, though. It's just that sexy

Those are huge.

Why not add a gunner?

Those are huge.

Why not add a gunner?

they both have a gunner

K-WING!

Swooping around the table gracefully, then laying eggs on unsuspecting aces...

Aaah - you threw me with the "white" part...

...though I still think the ARC is more like an Albatross (right down to the nose resembling a hooked beak) - the K-Wing, more like an ironing board.

But, if Albie is taken, perhaps Condor or Pelican (though, once again, that's seems more fitting for a K, given how much they can carry*)

* =

Oh, such a wonderful ship is the Peli-K-Wing,

its struts can hold more than anything.

It can take, to the fight,

enough Ord for the night,

and SLAM you before you know what to bring.

- - - -

e: Ooo, and ARCatross sounds better!

Is Norra with R3A2 and Ezra terrible? Or with Push and Ezra?

Always target lock, take a stress to throw one at an enemy, attack. If you get a decent attack roll, spend lock to add an eyeball and Ezra to crit. If you don't get a good roll, spend the target lock, and you can still change one eyeball to a crit.

no idea, but it's probably not as good as tailgunner

that's something I'm probably going to echo pretty often, actually

r3-a2 Braylen might be the only ARC I don't put it on, because he's more focused on his stress than his damage output and, hopefully, (vanilla) gunner pulls some dice weight as well

Here in my ARC

I feel safest of all

I can lock all the TIEs

It's the only way to live

In ARCs

Good zod I'm on an 80's kick tonight