Do you ever think about how "pretty" a list is going to look when you build it? Like, that's one of my main beefs with doing a swarm of the same type of ships, and one of the reasons I want to do 1000 point games more often - so that when people walk in to the store and stop at your table, they will go "Oh wow! That looks awesome!"
So in a 400 point list, what do you think is the best combination for something to "Look cool"?
ISD-II with 3 Raiders in a diamond formation backed up by a dozen Tie fighters.
Can't look much cooler than that.
Can't top 2 ISD's with a swarm of TIE Fighters, Interceptors, and Bombers.
I play rebels so... no. It's all space potatoes and lumpy cucumbers. 
The 'one of everything' Rebel build vs Double ISD squadrons.
This thread is useless without pictures ;-)
This thread is useless without pictures ;-)
I see only a single type of iconic Star Wars spaceship here. Therefore, not the winner.
At least, in this thread. Apparently does fine elsewhere:)
This thread is useless without pictures ;-)
I see only a single type of iconic Star Wars spaceship here. Therefore, not the winner.
At least, in this thread. Apparently does fine elsewhere:)
See now I don't think you actually wanted to showcase the fleet so much as you wanted to showcase the TWO REGIONALS TROPHYS FROM THE SAME YEAR!
See now I don't think you actually wanted to showcase the fleet so much as you wanted to showcase the TWO REGIONALS TROPHYS FROM THE SAME YEAR!This thread is useless without pictures ;-)
I see only a single type of iconic Star Wars spaceship here. Therefore, not the winner.
At least, in this thread. Apparently does fine elsewhere:)
Not really. For the sake of expediency I reused a picture from my AAR instead of doing a separate photoshoot, thats all.
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It bothers me that the middle raider is skewed to the side.
EDIT: Oh man...they all turn left. What in the world! Oh the humanity!!!!!!
Edited by ryanabtISDs had 6 squads, supposedly something like 3xTIE fighter, 2xBomber, 1xInterceptor (i think 6th was a recon squad).
So 2xISD, 6xFighter, 4xBomber, 2xInterceptor at 324+Commander would be a good start for an Iconic looking fleet.
On the Rebel side, their movie presence was alwaus a hodgepodge of ships. So maybe:
Rebels at Endor
Author: Church14
Faction: Rebel Alliance
Points: 396/400
Commander: General Dodonna
Assault Objective: Advanced Gunnery
Defense Objective: Fleet Ambush
Navigation Objective: Dangerous Territory
[ flagship ] MC80 Command Cruiser (106 points)
- General Dodonna ( 20 points)
- Home One ( 7 points)
= 133 total ship cost
MC80 Star Cruiser (96 points)
= 96 total ship cost
Nebulon-B Escort Frigate (57 points)
= 57 total ship cost
1 Wedge Antilles ( 19 points)
1 Tycho Celchu ( 16 points)
1 A-Wing Squadron ( 11 points)
1 Y-Wing Squadron ( 10 points)
1 B-Wing Squadron ( 14 points)
1 Rogue Squadron ( 14 points)
1 Han Solo ( 26 points)
Mind you, you didn't say the fleeta had to be good. Also, I supposed I could drop a squad to get Ackbar for the rebels if I was a purist
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It bothers me that the middle raider is skewed to the side.
EDIT: Oh man...they all turn left. What in the world! Oh the humanity!!!!!!
this is also true for my single raider, also I am not rich enough for more, please donate so I can confirm all raiders are turned slightly to the left.
This thread is useless without pictures ;-)
It bothers me that the middle raider is skewed to the side.
EDIT: Oh man...they all turn left. What in the world! Oh the humanity!!!!!!
this is also true for my single raider, also I am not rich enough for more, please donate so I can confirm all raiders are turned slightly to the left.
If anyone could donate it would be me. I loved them so much, or at least the idea of them, that I bought 5. They don't all hit the table together often. Although I do try every once in a while.
This is the most visually appealing build to me.
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As it's already been stated, the Imp fleet is pretty obvious. However, the Rebels are a bit tougher. For some reason this is always the image I think of when I picture the typical Rebel Fleet. Neb B, couple of CR-90's, and a mess of Flotillas.
So if I were to shoot for a visually appealing Rebel Fleet, I think I would this photo as a guide and end up with something like this-
Empire Strikes Back
Faction: Rebel Alliance
Points: 400/400
Commander: Mon Mothma
Assault Objective: Most Wanted
Defense Objective: Fleet Ambush
Navigation Objective: Intel Sweep
[ flagship ] CR90 Corvette A (44 points)
- Mon Mothma ( 30 points)
- Jainas Light ( 2 points)
- Turbolaser Reroute Circuits ( 7 points)
= 83 total ship cost
CR90 Corvette B (39 points)
- Tantive IV ( 3 points)
- Raymus Antilles ( 7 points)
- SW 7 Ion Batteries ( 5 points)
= 54 total ship cost
GR-75 Medium Transports (18 points)
- Bomber Command Center ( 8 points)
= 26 total ship cost
GR-75 Medium Transports (18 points)
- Slicer Tools ( 7 points)
= 25 total ship cost
GR-75 Medium Transports (18 points)
- Bomber Command Center ( 8 points)
= 26 total ship cost
Nebulon-B Escort Frigate (57 points)
- Yavaris ( 5 points)
- Adar Tallon ( 10 points)
= 72 total ship cost
1 Luke Skywalker ( 20 points)
1 Wedge Antilles ( 19 points)
1 "Dutch" Vander ( 16 points)
3 X-Wing Squadrons ( 39 points)
2 Y-Wing Squadrons ( 20 points)
This is the most visually appealing build to me.
Talk about expensive hobbies...
I usually run whatever, regardless of visual aesthetics. That I make up for by hiring two expensive hookers dressed as slave Leias to accompany me to games, where I cover up my own mediocre looks with an awesome and authentic Boba Fett helmet.
I usually win every game that first hour. Then my paid time is up and it's all a crap shoot at best after the ladies of the evening leave.
This is the most visually appealing build to me.
Talk about expensive hobbies...
I'm actually looking at getting a new WRX Impreza in early 2017. I doubt I will do that much work. NoVA isn't the area for too much horsepower.
Was just experimenting with this a couple of weeks ago. If you use the cheaper version of every ship, you can get one of every imperial ship in a list except the raider, but with the interdictor, gozanti, Motti, and like a grav well upgrade. Not super practical but looks awesome.
Being a Rebel player, who is very interested in the look of my fleet, I say the most visually appealing build is any build that does NOT include the AssFrig mk2, because that sucker is just plain fugly. NebB for life!!!
I do, but it's mainly got to do with upgrade cards ! I try to limit myself only to the upgrade cards that have an artwork that visually matches the faction I'm fielding
This is the most visually appealing build to me.
Ahh yes, a good example of the fallacy of engineers.
I am one of this strange players that cant field a list that doesnt look nice or has a theme to it. My Rebel lists are always made to reflect their desperate fleet feel. While my Imperial list always screem discipline and order. Can field a list without squadrons either.
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Need more TIEs.... much more TIEs and a darker backgroudn colour. 
Personally my thoughts is for a single ISD, and maybe a Vic or Interdictor, then all smaller ships like Glad or Raider to contrast the ISD's size.
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I like this. Whats your list?