Greetings all! This is my first post on the forum. I have just started playing X-Wing after nearly a year of being really interested in it (I was able to catch last years worlds championship on Twitch, which I thought was great to watch). I got the Force Awakens core set for my birthday, and after playing a few games, I dove in purchased a few more Imperial and Rebel expansions.

I would like some advice, or tips, on these two lists that I have put together. I am not to concerned about how competitive they are (yet), as I am still learning the ropes, and currently only playing against my brother-in-law.

Rebels (99 points):

Ello Asty - BB-8, Outmaneuver 35pts

Blue Ace - Targeting Astromech, Integrated Astromech, Flechette Torpedos 31pt

Keyan Farlander - Advanced Sensors, Wired 33 pts

The alternative to this list would be to swap Ello for Poe with BB-8 and Push The Limit.

Imperials (100):

Whisper - Outmaneuver, Advanced Cloaking Device 39pts

Carnor Jax - Push The Limit, Shield Upgrade 33 pts

Saber Sq. Pilot - Push The Limit, Shield Upgrade 28pts

In addition to the Force Awakens core set, I have:

Additional dice pack

Rebel Aces

Imperial Aces

E-Wing

T-70

TIE-Phantom

The next expansions I am planning to get are: TIE/fo, Imperial Veterans, and TIE-Interceptor. Not too sure about what to get next for Rebels, as I am trying to hold out for the ARC-170 and HotR expansions.

I realize this is another "I'm new and I don't know what I am doing yet" post, so thank you in advance for taking the time to read it, and any advice you have to offer.

I think your lists seem fine, try and play a game with Ello and then Poe so you can weigh up what works for you and what you personally like.

I wouldn't recommend Wired on Keyan Farlander though, ideally you're shedding his stress token completely therefore negating any use of Wired. Drop the flechettes and give him Push the Limit instead.

Thanks for the response. I had liked the idea of Blue Ace being able to TL after a Talon Roll and be able to fire off the flechette torpedos, but PTL makes a lot more sense on Keyan. Originally I had given Keyan B-Wing/E2 with Katarn but then I would not have been able to add the Ace.

Welcome! I just joined the FFG community as well. Your lists seem pretty fun. If you have the E Wing too, try using Horn when you have a chance. Attacking twice a round is pretty exciting. Good luck, have fun (that's the most important part), and may The Force be with you!