note, referring to Stramm as a stresshog is incorrect

he's the Stressmule

aint called Bray len for nuthin'

note, referring to Stramm as a stresshog is incorrect

he's the Stressmule

aint called Bray len for nuthin'

I was calling him the StressMachine for awhile, but mule works too. I'm just keeping same terminology for simplicity sake.

Well, I don't have R3-A2, so no stress mule here! Darny darn darn those epic packs!

Hey, if I'm going to put PTL on Nora, shouldn't I put the R2 Astromech on her to make those 2 turns green?

Hey, if I'm going to put PTL on Nora, shouldn't I put the R2 Astromech on her to make those 2 turns green?

You could, but I'd say the extra 3 points for R2D2 are way better if you can get to late game. You've got 1 and 2 speed banks and straights green along with a rear arc. I don't think you'd gain a lot from just adding the two turn as a possible stress clearing move, but give it a try.

the value r2-d2 generates on Norra is so mind-blowing in scale that you just can't use anything else

have yet to regenerate less than 5 shields a game unless it's such a one-sided stomp that Biggs just didn't get to die

aux arc basically eliminates the need for green turns as well

Norra is great. She pretty much single handedly took out a pair Brobots last night.

Okay, so this ARC thing has me all mixed up. I only have one. How should I build it?

Norra Wexley: PTL, R2-D2, Vectored Thrusters, Tail Gunner, Alliance Overhaul = 40 pts

This is what I was running but with EU in place of VT. Meant being able to do a greet bank and still boost around to get shots. The highlight was the R1 shot out the rear arc at a stressed, shieldless IG-88B. Hello 4 hits with a crit vs 2 agility.

Norra is great. She pretty much single handedly took out a pair Brobots last night.

Okay, so this ARC thing has me all mixed up. I only have one. How should I build it?

Norra Wexley: PTL, R2-D2, Vectored Thrusters, Tail Gunner, Alliance Overhaul = 40 pts

This is what I was running but with EU in place of VT. Meant being able to do a greet bank and still boost around to get shots. The highlight was the R1 shot out the rear arc at a stressed, shieldless IG-88B. Hello 4 hits with a crit vs 2 agility.

Built like that, she comes to 42 points, which means she's perfect for a Super Dash XD

When I saw the title of this thread I immediatly thought: "Well thats a summoning ritual for FGD if I have ever seen one!" Was not dissapointed by the first reply

Seriously though, he did a marvelous job of hyping me up for that ship. I love the idea of stress Braylen and Tailgunning Norra. Small bases seem so much better than larges for rear aux arcs. Another thing I am incredibly hyped for is M9-G8 on Thane with Weapons Engineer. Thats some sick flexibility right there!

Norra is great. She pretty much single handedly took out a pair Brobots last night.

Okay, so this ARC thing has me all mixed up. I only have one. How should I build it?

Norra Wexley: PTL, R2-D2, Vectored Thrusters, Tail Gunner, Alliance Overhaul = 40 pts

This is what I was running but with EU in place of VT. Meant being able to do a greet bank and still boost around to get shots. The highlight was the R1 shot out the rear arc at a stressed, shieldless IG-88B. Hello 4 hits with a crit vs 2 agility.

Built like that, she comes to 42 points, which means she's perfect for a Super Dash XD

Except for the fact that I refuse to fly Super Dash, you're absolutely right. :-)

The Fickle Pickle Build with flechette torps on Thane (instead of Brey) is the most fun I've had with the game since my first match.

I don't recall coining a build with flechette torps

just "Stressmule" Braylen and "ARC Angel" Norra

How required is vectored thrusters? How often do you want to br given you lose focus or TL?

How required is vectored thrusters? How often do you want to br given you lose focus or TL?

No use in having a TL if you don't have an enemy ship in arc. Vectored Thrusters makes it so that you almost always do.

A little help needed here.

Only got 1 ARC and looking for some nasty build for the playtesting in upcoming week,

I've already accepted the need for Biggs, and don't have the Rebel Transport pack, so no Stressbot.

So, the current "base" is: Nora [PTL, R2-D2, VT, TG, title] at 40pts, Biggs [R5*, IA] at 26 pts. 66 Points total.

And this brings me to my question - what would you advise for the remaining 34 pts?

Here are some options I've been thinking of:

- 2x Chardaan'd Prototype A with AT, for blocking, since no other form of control. Poor red dice, though.

- CheaPoe [VI, BB-8, IA], to have some more concentrated fire and ok survivability.

- Wedge [Predator?, BB-8?, IA], since I'm already bringing in Biggs, so his glass arse hopefully isn't going to fall apart turn 3.

Don't have an E-wing (wouldn't afford the points anyway, lol), Z-95s or Rebel Transport X-wing pilots.

All suggestions or opinions on above picks are welcome.

*Caveat on R5: I really don't know why people on these boards usually seem to prefer R4-D6 as their choice of 1-point Astro for Biggs.

Getting 3 or more uncancelled vanilla hits (no crits) feels to me just about as likely as getting a Ship crit of some sort. And R5 will flip it for free, no Stress induced.

Maybe I'm biased by the fact that I have already had Biggs live a turn longer twice, thanks to flipping Direct Hit on one occasion and Major Hull Breach on another, heh.

I don't recall coining a build with flechette torps

just "Stressmule" Braylen and "ARC Angel" Norra

You are going to take the name and you are going to like it!!

I've been testing the 'ARC Angel' Norra (Title, R2-D2, Tail Gunner, PTL, EU) and I really, really like her. I'm not sure if she needs EU or if Vectored Thrusters might be better (as well as the Initiative bump my list would get.)

I've been running her with my Down 'n' Dirty Dash (Title, HLC, VI, Rey, Snuggle/BMST, Prockets, Countermeasures) and I've been stomping lists left and right, (albeit vs. a less-than-tournament-level AI.)

I like PTL on Norra just for the Focus and TL every turn, but I'm not sure which mod is best for her. Thoughts?

Vts with Biggs for sure. Broll just sings with that aux arc and obstacle dodging shenanigans. Not many ships can snake through an obstacle field like VT ARCs can

No Biggs...well I wouldn't fly no Biggs but you probably need EU to not be a sitting duck

... How good is Rey Vi Dash??? o.o

I'm guessing PTL is still more action, but more expensive for Kanan and also not so good with BMST around.
Although, you're also running BMST, which means you're basically asking for like 3.5 actions a turn... Not sure if 1 with VI and .5 via Rey is enough.

*Caveat on R5: I really don't know why people on these boards usually seem to prefer R4-D6 as their choice of 1-point Astro for Biggs.

Getting 3 or more uncancelled vanilla hits (no crits) feels to me just about as likely as getting a Ship crit of some sort. And R5 will flip it for free, no Stress induced.

Maybe I'm biased by the fact that I have already had Biggs live a turn longer twice, thanks to flipping Direct Hit on one occasion and Major Hull Breach on another, heh.

... How good is Rey Vi Dash??? o.o

I'm guessing PTL is still more action, but more expensive for Kanan and also not so good with BMST around.

Although, you're also running BMST, which means you're basically asking for like 3.5 actions a turn... Not sure if 1 with VI and .5 via Rey is enough.

*Caveat on R5: I really don't know why people on these boards usually seem to prefer R4-D6 as their choice of 1-point Astro for Biggs.

Getting 3 or more uncancelled vanilla hits (no crits) feels to me just about as likely as getting a Ship crit of some sort. And R5 will flip it for free, no Stress induced.

Maybe I'm biased by the fact that I have already had Biggs live a turn longer twice, thanks to flipping Direct Hit on one occasion and Major Hull Breach on another, heh.

You can't flip a Direct Hit with R5, as it does not have the "Ship" trait (not sure about Major Hull Breach, but it's the same I think).

Actually your reply made me double-check the Direct Hit, as for a moment I thought these really might have been a different category.

And nope, both of those have the Ship header/trait. At least in TFA damage deck I'm using right now.

Kinda shame no input on the main part of my post.

I'm running the MILFs list, having a lot of fun with it.

Norra with PTL, R2-D2, Alliance, tail gunner

Shara with Weapons Engineer, bb-8 (this will change to M8), Alliance and wingman.

Biggles.

Works a treat in formation, as Shara allows Norra to re-roll, add the eye amd convert on one target, so she packs a punch. Biggs can even get to use the TL if the dice cooperate. Wingman is great too, not sure what else I'd spend the points on and it frees Norra for turns if needed.

I know it's mot massively competative, but it's working so far (3-1-1)

*Caveat on R5: I really don't know why people on these boards usually seem to prefer R4-D6 as their choice of 1-point Astro for Biggs.

Getting 3 or more uncancelled vanilla hits (no crits) feels to me just about as likely as getting a Ship crit of some sort. And R5 will flip it for free, no Stress induced.

Maybe I'm biased by the fact that I have already had Biggs live a turn longer twice, thanks to flipping Direct Hit on one occasion and Major Hull Breach on another, heh.

You can't flip a Direct Hit with R5, as it does not have the "Ship" trait (not sure about Major Hull Breach, but it's the same I think).

Actually your reply made me double-check the Direct Hit, as for a moment I thought these really might have been a different category.

And nope, both of those have the Ship header/trait. At least in TFA damage deck I'm using right now.

Kinda shame no input on the main part of my post.

They do, don't know how I missed that...

As for your question: I guess the reason might be that if you suffer a Direct Hit at the wrong time, you might not live to flip it.

Flew Thane yesterday with R2-D2, tailgunner, title, vectored thrusters. It was amazing honestly. went 2-1 and the game I lost was poor flying on my part teamed with a great opponent (only game where Arc died). Not going to say it is a tourney must have as i was worried about it, but it performed well and killed a few ships!