Yeah. I will second what Snipa said. The Chicago Regionals were well run with plenty of space and clearly marked tables. Every player I met was polite and easy going. Would Regionals again. I will also probably hit up FFGs and Milwaukee's events

Oh I'd also like to add that I think every kind of ship was at the Chicagoland Regional. I saw numerous Interdictors for Imperial fleets. Lots of different squadrons and commanders and such. It's always fun to play such a diverse game. I spoke with the TO (Ron) and he told me he was getting the information to Chris(I think?), so I was off the hook. Shmitty, you should be getting it at some point I'm sure.

Similar situation in Vancouver. Every ship was represented and the only squadron not seen was the YV-666. It was great to see a nice diversity of fleets.

Flotillas were everywhere, but the ships brought with them were really diverse.

Oh I'd also like to add that I think every kind of ship was at the Chicagoland Regional. I saw numerous Interdictors for Imperial fleets. Lots of different squadrons and commanders and such. It's always fun to play such a diverse game. I spoke with the TO (Ron) and he told me he was getting the information to Chris(I think?), so I was off the hook. Shmitty, you should be getting it at some point I'm sure.

Yup, that's me! Ron passed me the lists after we broke last night

Okay, Chicagoland Regionals data insights the first:

(The Imperial Edition)

I've typed up the Imperial player lists from the Regionals yesterday, and will probably do rebels tonight.

Without further delay, I present the following:

9/26 Players were Imperials

4 Screed, 2 Vader, 1 Motti, 1 Tagge, 1 Konstantine

Only one build was without squadrons (Interdictor Combat, ISD-II, Vic-II)

3 Lists had an Interdictor; Two of those were Suppressors, one was a combat refit. All had the Interdictor title.

5 of the 9 lists had an ISD-II (There were no ISD-1s)

No list had 2 ISDs

7 of the 9 lists had at least one Flotilla; 3 of the 9 had two

Ten total Gozantis: 9 Gozantis, 1 Assault Gozanti. Three Gozantis were Suppressors (2 of those with Slicer Tools)

40% of the Gozantis had Bomber Command Center; No list had two BCCs

30% had repair crews

20% had slicer tools

10% had comms net

6 of the 9 lists had at least one Gladiator; 3 of the 9 had two

All 6 had at least Demolisher; one list had Demolisher and Insidious

Makeup: 8 Gladiator-1s, 1 Gladiator-2

100% of Gladiators had Engine Techs

66% had APTs

22% had Expanded Launchers

11% had ACMs

2 of the 9 lists had at least one Victory-II (No VSD-1s)

One of the 9 lists had 2

3 of the 9 lists had at least one Raider; 2 of the 9 had two

5 Raiders total; All Raider-1s

80% had Ordnance Experts

40% had APTs

20% had Expanded Hanger Bays

5 of the 9 lists had Rhymer

Number of other bombers travelling with Rhymer in the lists: 0, 2, 3, 4, 4

2 of the 9 lists only had 6x Tie Fighters

1 of the 9 lists had Howlrunner

3 of the 9 lists had Mauler Mithel

1 of the 9 lists had Soontir Fel

2 of the 9 lists had Boba Fett

4 of the 9 lists had Dengar

1 of the 9 lists had a generic Jumpmaster

2 lists had 2x Tie Advanced

1 list had 2x Tie Interceptor

No Vader, Bossk, IG2000, Aggressors, YV-666, or generic firesprays

The 9 Imperial players represented 11 of the 12 objectives in the game.

Top Contenders by category:

44% Most Wanted

33% Opening Salvo

22% Advanced Gunnery

33% Hyperspace Assault

33% Contested Outpost

22% Fleet Ambush

11% Fire Lanes

44% Superior Positions

22% Dangerous Territory

22% Minefields

11% Intel Sweep

I'm going to grab accurate final positions data today so I can let everyone know how the various fleets placed, the printout of scores I got yesterday was only going into the third round.

Thanks for grabbing the data guys. I'm looking forward to seeing those fleet lists!

It sounds like a really strong opening weekend to the regionals season.

I'm re-building my data analysis formulas for the new spreadsheet this afternoon. If you're really bored feel free to watch. It's almost as exciting as paint drying.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jHYRewqhbVX6HSaWHNAPHTtPxW2uAaVTzYMq5D0-0pg/edit?usp=sharinghttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jHYRewqhbVX6HSaWHNAPHTtPxW2uAaVTzYMq5D0-0pg/edit?usp=sharing

I came in 6th today at the Vancouver Regional. Would've done better, but Tirion trounced me.

Still, got the braces and the sparkly dice, as well as three awesome games.

It was a great game that was very close into round four could've gone either way! Nice to be able to put faces to some names.

The Fleets for the Fargo regionals. I'll post the standings in the next post.

Fleets:

Josiah --- [ REBEL FLEET (400 points)
1 • Assault Frigate Mark II A - Admiral Ackbar - Gunnery Team - Quad Laser Turrets - Cluster Bombs - Turbolaser Reroute Circuits (143)
2 • Assault Frigate Mark II A - Gunnery Team - Quad Laser Turrets - Cluster Bombs - Turbolaser Reroute Circuits (105)
3 • Assault Frigate Mark II A - Gunnery Team - Quad Laser Turrets - Cluster Bombs - Turbolaser Reroute Circuits (105)
4 • GR-75 Medium Transports - Toryn Farr - Comms Net (27)
5 • GR-75 Medium Transports - Comms Net (20)
6 • Objectives - Most Wanted - Contested Outpost - Intel Sweep

Alan --- [ REBEL FLEET (392 points)
1 • GR-75 Medium Transports - General Cracken - Expanded Hangar Bay - Bright Hope (51)
2 • GR-75 Medium Transports - Leia Organa - Comms Net (23)
3 • CR90 Corellian Corvette A - Turbolaser Reroute Circuits - Jaina's Light (53)
4 • MC30c Scout Frigate - Ordnance Experts - Assault Proton Torpedoes - Turbolaser Reroute Circuits - Foresight (93)
5 • MC30c Torpedo Frigate - Lando Calrissian - Ordnance Experts - Assault Proton Torpedoes - H9 Turbolasers - Admonition (92)
6 • A-wing Squadron (11)
7 • A-wing Squadron (11)
8 • X-wing Squadron (13)
9 • X-wing Squadron (13)
10 • X-wing Squadron (13)
11 • Jan Ors Moldy Crow (19)
12 • Objectives - Most Wanted - Hyperspace Assault - Dangerous Territory

Kaleb --- [ REBEL FLEET (394 points)
1 • MC80 Star Cruiser - General Rieekan - Intel Officer - Gunnery Team - Leading Shots - XI7 Turbolasers (150)
2 • Nebulon-B Escort Frigate - Flight Commander - Fighter Coordination Team - Yavaris (68)
3 • GR-75 Medium Transports - Adar Tallon - Bomber Command Center - Boosted Comms (40)
4 • GR-75 Medium Transports - Toryn Farr - Jamming Field - Bright Hope (29)
5 • Luke Skywalker X-wing Squadron (20)
6 • Wedge Antilles X-wing Squadron (19)
7 • Jan Ors Moldy Crow (19)
8 • Nym Havoc (21)
9 • B-wing Squadron (14)
10 • B-wing Squadron (14)
11 • Objectives - Most Wanted - Contested Outpost - Superior Positions

Dong --- [ REBEL FLEET (394 points)
1 • Assault Frigate Mark II B - Toryn Farr - Ruthless Strategists - Boosted Comms - Electronic Countermeasures - Gallant Haven (102)
2 • Nebulon-B Escort Frigate - Flight Commander - Fighter Coordination Team - Yavaris (68)
3 • GR-75 Medium Transports - General Rieekan - Leia Organa - Comms Net - Quantum Storm (54)
4 • GR-75 Medium Transports - Adar Tallon - Bomber Command Center - Boosted Comms - Bright Hope (42)
5 • Tycho Celchu A-wing Squadron (16)
6 • Luke Skywalker X-wing Squadron (20)
7 • Dash Rendar Outrider (24)
8 • Keyan Farlander B-wing Squadron (20)
9 • Jan Ors Moldy Crow (19)
10 • YT-1300 (13)
11 • ''Dutch'' Vander Y-wing Squadron (16)
12 • Objectives - Most Wanted - Hyperspace Assault - Dangerous Territory

Kurt --- [ REBEL FLEET (400 points)
1 • Assault Frigate Mark II B - General Rieekan - Flight Controllers - Quad Laser Turrets - Electronic Countermeasures (120)
2 • MC80 Star Cruiser - Raymus Antilles - SW-7 Ion Batteries - Mon Karren (116)
3 • GR-75 Medium Transports - Toryn Farr - Bomber Command Center - Bright Hope (35)
4 • Jan Ors Moldy Crow (19)
5 • YT-2400 (16)
6 • YT-2400 (16)
7 • X-wing Squadron (13)
8 • X-wing Squadron (13)
9 • X-wing Squadron (13)
10 • X-wing Squadron (13)
11 • X-wing Squadron (13)
12 • X-wing Squadron (13)
13 • Objectives - Advanced Gunnery - Fleet Ambush - Dangerous Territory

Matt V --- [ REBEL FLEET (400 points)
1 • Nebulon-B Support Refit - General Rieekan - Intel Officer (88)
2 • Nebulon-B Support Refit - Intel Officer - Spinal Armament (67)
3 • Nebulon-B Support Refit - Intel Officer - Spinal Armament - Salvation (74)
4 • Nebulon-B Escort Frigate - Flight Commander - Fighter Coordination Team - Yavaris (68)
5 • Dash Rendar Outrider (24)
6 • ''Dutch'' Vander Y-wing Squadron (16)
7 • Nym Havoc (21)
8 • YT-2400 (16)
9 • X-wing Squadron (13)
10 • X-wing Squadron (13)
11 • Objectives - Advanced Gunnery - Hyperspace Assault - Dangerous Territory

Aaron --- [ REBEL FLEET (386 points)
1 • MC80 Star Cruiser - General Madine - Intel Officer - Gunnery Team - Engine Techs - SW-7 Ion Batteries - XX-9 Turbolasers - XI7 Turbolasers (164)
2 • CR90 Corellian Corvette A - Turbolaser Reroute Circuits (51)
3 • CR90 Corellian Corvette A - Turbolaser Reroute Circuits (51)
4 • GR-75 Medium Transports - Comms Net (20)
5 • GR-75 Combat Retrofits - Jamming Field - Bright Hope (28)
6 • A-wing Squadron (11)
7 • A-wing Squadron (11)
8 • A-wing Squadron (11)
9 • A-wing Squadron (11)
10 • Tycho Celchu A-wing Squadron (16)
11 • HWK-290 (12)
12 • Objectives - Most Wanted - Contested Outpost - Intel Sweep

Nathan --- [ REBEL FLEET (388 points)
1 • MC30c Torpedo Frigate - Lando Calrissian - Ordnance Experts - Assault Proton Torpedoes - H9 Turbolasers - Admonition (92)
2 • Nebulon-B Escort Frigate - Flight Commander - Fighter Coordination Team - Yavaris (68)
3 • GR-75 Medium Transports - Adar Tallon - Bomber Command Center - Boosted Comms - Bright Hope (42)
4 • GR-75 Medium Transports - General Rieekan - Leia Organa - Comms Net (53)
5 • Dash Rendar Outrider (24)
6 • Jan Ors Moldy Crow (19)
7 • ''Dutch'' Vander Y-wing Squadron (16)
8 • Keyan Farlander B-wing Squadron (20)
9 • Wedge Antilles X-wing Squadron (19)
10 • Nym Havoc (21)
11 • B-wing Squadron (14)
12 • Objectives - Most Wanted - Hyperspace Assault - Superior Positions

Matt L --- [ REBEL FLEET (400 points)
1 • CR90 Corellian Corvette A - Admiral Ackbar - Turbolaser Reroute Circuits - Jaina's Light (91)
2 • CR90 Corellian Corvette A - Intel Officer - Turbolaser Reroute Circuits (58)
3 • CR90 Corellian Corvette A - Intel Officer - Turbolaser Reroute Circuits (58)
4 • CR90 Corellian Corvette A - Intel Officer - Turbolaser Reroute Circuits (58)
5 • GR-75 Medium Transports - Bomber Command Center - Expanded Hangar Bay - Bright Hope (33)
6 • GR-75 Medium Transports (18)
7 • Jan Ors Moldy Crow (19)
8 • X-wing Squadron (13)
9 • X-wing Squadron (13)
10 • X-wing Squadron (13)
11 • X-wing Squadron (13)
12 • X-wing Squadron (13)
13 • Objectives - Most Wanted - Hyperspace Assault - Dangerous Territory

Tim--- [ EMPIRE FLEET (400 points)
1 • Interdictor Combat Refit - Admiral Motti - Commandant Aresko - Projection Experts - Targeting Scrambler - Interdictor (138)
2 • Imperial II-class Star Destroyer - Intel Officer - Gunnery Team - Electronic Countermeasures - Leading Shots - XI7 Turbolasers - Relentless (154)
3 • Gozanti-class Cruisers - Repair Crews (27)
4 • ''Howlrunner'' TIE Fighter Squadron (16)
5 • TIE Fighter Squadron (8)
6 • TIE Fighter Squadron (8)
7 • TIE Fighter Squadron (8)
8 • Dengar Punishing One (20)
9 • IG-88 IG-2000 (21)
10 • Objectives - Opening Salvo - Contested Outpost – Minefields

Tom --- [ EMPIRE FLEET (398 points)
1 • Victory II-class Star Destroyer - Admiral Motti - Flight Controllers - Boosted Comms (119)
2 • Victory I-class Star Destroyer - Wing Commander - Ordnance Experts - Assault Proton Torpedoes (88)
3 • Gozanti-class Cruisers - Repair Crews (27)
4 • Gozanti-class Cruisers - Bomber Command Center (31)
5 • Major Rhymer TIE Bomber Squadron (16)
6 • TIE Bomber Squadron (9)
7 • TIE Bomber Squadron (9)
8 • TIE Bomber Squadron (9)
9 • TIE Bomber Squadron (9)
10 • Dengar Punishing One (20)
11 • ''Howlrunner'' TIE Fighter Squadron (16)
12 • Bossk Hound's Tooth (23)
13 • TIE Interceptor Squadron (11)
14 • TIE Interceptor Squadron (11)
15 • Objectives - Precision Strike - Contested Outpost – Minefields

Brendon--- [ EMPIRE FLEET (381 points)
1 • Imperial II-class Star Destroyer - Admiral Motti - Skilled First Officer - Gunnery Team - Expanded Hangar Bay - Electronic Countermeasures - Leading Shots - H9 Turbolasers - Relentless (179)
2 • Gozanti-class Cruisers - Comms Net (25)
3 • Gozanti-class Cruisers - Repair Crews (27)
4 • Gozanti-class Cruisers - Comms Net (25)
5 • Gozanti-class Cruisers (23)
6 • ''Howlrunner'' TIE Fighter Squadron (16)
7 • Dengar Punishing One (20)
8 • ''Mauler'' Mithel TIE Fighter Squadron (15)
9 • TIE Fighter Squadron (8)
10 • TIE Fighter Squadron (8)
11 • TIE Advanced Squadron (12)
12 • TIE Advanced Squadron (12)
13 • TIE Interceptor Squadron (11)
14 • Objectives - Most Wanted - Contested Outpost – Minefields

Brent --- [ EMPIRE FLEET (397 points)
1 • Imperial II-class Star Destroyer - Admiral Motti - Veteran Captain - Gunnery Team - Expanded Hangar Bay - Electronic Countermeasures - Leading Shots - XI7 Turbolasers (176)
2 • Gladiator I-class Star Destroyer - Ordnance Experts - Engine Techs - Assault Proton Torpedoes - Demolisher (83)
3 • Raider I-class corvette - Ordnance Experts (48)
4 • ''Howlrunner'' TIE Fighter Squadron (16)
5 • ''Mauler'' Mithel TIE Fighter Squadron (15)
6 • Dengar Punishing One (20)
7 • Darth Vader TIE Advanced Squadron (21)
8 • Soontir Fel TIE Interceptor Squadron (18)
9 • Objectives - Most Wanted - Hyperspace Assault - Superior Positions

Ryan--- [ EMPIRE FLEET (394 points)
1 • Imperial II-class Star Destroyer - Admiral Motti - Skilled First Officer - Gunnery Team - Electronic Countermeasures - Leading Shots - Relentless (166)
2 • Gladiator I-class Star Destroyer - Ordnance Experts - Engine Techs - Assault Proton Torpedoes - Demolisher (83)
3 • Gladiator II-class Star Destroyer - Ruthless Strategists - Fighter Coordination Team (69)
4 • Gozanti-class Cruisers - Comms Net (25)
5 • TIE Advanced Squadron (12)
6 • TIE Advanced Squadron (12)
7 • ''Mauler'' Mithel TIE Fighter Squadron (15)
8 • JumpMaster 5000 (12)
9 • Objectives - Most Wanted - Contested Outpost - Dangerous Territory

Ian--- [ EMPIRE FLEET (398 points)
1 • Imperial II-class Star Destroyer - Admiral Motti - Navigation Officer - Gunnery Team - Electronic Countermeasures - Leading Shots - H9 Turbolasers - Relentless (179)
2 • Gozanti-class Cruisers - Chart Officer - Slicer Tools - Suppressor (36)
3 • Gozanti-class Cruisers - Flight Commander - Jamming Field - Expanded Hangar Bay (33)
4 • Gozanti-class Cruisers - Flight Commander - Jamming Field - Expanded Hangar Bay (33)
5 • Dengar Punishing One (20)
6 • Major Rhymer TIE Bomber Squadron (16)
7 • Soontir Fel TIE Interceptor Squadron (18)
8 • ''Mauler'' Mithel TIE Fighter Squadron (15)
9 • TIE Advanced Squadron (12)
10 • TIE Advanced Squadron (12)
11 • TIE Advanced Squadron (12)
12 • TIE Advanced Squadron (12)
13 • Objectives - Most Wanted - Contested Outpost - Superior Positions

The Fleets for the Fargo regionals. I'll post the standings in the next post.

Fleets:

Josiah --- [ REBEL FLEET (400 points)

1 • Assault Frigate Mark II A - Admiral Ackbar - Gunnery Team - Quad Laser Turrets - Cluster Bombs - Turbolaser Reroute Circuits (143)

2 • Assault Frigate Mark II A - Gunnery Team - Quad Laser Turrets - Cluster Bombs - Turbolaser Reroute Circuits (105)

3 • Assault Frigate Mark II A - Gunnery Team - Quad Laser Turrets - Cluster Bombs - Turbolaser Reroute Circuits (105)

4 • GR-75 Medium Transports - Toryn Farr - Comms Net (27)

5 • GR-75 Medium Transports - Comms Net (20)

6 • Objectives - Most Wanted - Contested Outpost - Intel Sweep

You're an absolute mad man.

Fargo Regionals results: 15 players --- 9 Rebels, 6 Imperial

Round 1:

• Tim vs Matt L --- Matt L wins 400 - 58
• Dong vs Josiah --- Josiah wins 153 - 65
• Ian vs Brendon --- Ian wins 161 - 0
• Kaleb vs Kurt --- Kaleb wins 353 - 117
• Brent vs Alan --- Brent wins 237 - 0
• Nathan vs Tom --- Nathan wins 535 - 210
• Matt V vs Ryan --- Ryan wins 400 - 190
• Aaron has a BYE

Round 2:

• Nathan vs Matt L --- Nathan wins 303 - 19
• Kaleb vs Brent --- Brent wins 18 - 0
• Aaron vs Ian --- Ian wins 224 - 0
• Ryan vs Josiah --- Josiah wins 164 - 132
• Dong vs Brendon --- Dong wins 285 - 107
• Matt V vs Alan --- Alan wins 222 - 0
• Kurt vs Tim --- Kurt wins 150 - 128
• Tom has a BYE

Round 3:

• Nathan vs Ian --- Nathan wins 135 - 0
• Brent vs Ryan --- Ryan wins 415 - 225
• Kaleb vs Josiah --- Josiah wins 319 - 170
• Matt l vs Dong --- Dong wins 313 - 141
• Alan vs Aaron --- Alan wins 73 - 0
• Tom vs Kurt --- Tom wins 187 - 115
• Tim vs Brendon --- Tim wins 116 - 60
• Matt V has a BYE

Final standings:

Name-----Score---MoV--SoS

Nathan: 26 744 5.78

Ryan: 21 400 5.78

Ian: 21 385 5.67

Josiah: 21 269 6.44

Dong: 20 350 5.22

Alan: 18 295 5.0

Brent: 18 255 6.22

Kaleb: 17 236 5.67

Tom: 16 212 4.22

Matt L: 15 342 6.44

Aaron: 14 140 4.33

Matt V: 13 140 4.33

Tim: 12 56 4.22

Kurt: 12 22 5.0

Brendon: 11 0 5.89

Congrats to Nathan who also placed top 4 at worlds!!

Man, Fargo META is strong.

Man, Fargo META is strong.

Many of the players drove from the cities in Minnesota, some from Canada, and I think a few from even father. This was the largest tourney we have had, which was wonderful to see!

Some good lists and looks like a really strong field. Some stuff to think through going into next week.

Its nice to see the players names, but what were they running?

Its nice to see the players names, but what were they running?

Their names are with the lists in the previous posts

O thanks, your the best!

All Motti all the time for the Imps!

I've got that added to the spreadsheet! Thanks JJ!

My list is completely wrong...not that it matters lol. I had a great time despite my poor showing.

Brendon

ISD2 Motti, Gunnery teams, skilled FO, exp hangar, counter measures, leading shots, relentless, h9

4 gozantis, 1 with repair team, 2 with comm net

Howl, Maul, Deng, 2 x tie adv, 2 x tie, 1 x int

381

So defense tokens dont work against cluster bombs correct?

So defense tokens dont work against cluster bombs correct?

Yes since its not an attack and so there's no spend defense tokens step.

So defense tokens dont work against cluster bombs correct?

In order to spend defense tokens, there must be an attack, or another trigger that explicitly lets you spend tokens. Things that just do automatic damage (Minefield tokens, Cluster Bombs, Assault Concussion Missiles crit damage, Mauler Mithel, Boba Fett and Soontir Fel are all examples) do not allow you to spend tokens in response, you need an independent trigger.

My list is completely wrong...not that it matters lol. I had a great time despite my poor showing.

Brendon

ISD2 Motti, Gunnery teams, skilled FO, exp hangar, counter measures, leading shots, relentless, h9

4 gozantis, 1 with repair team, 2 with comm net

Howl, Maul, Deng, 2 x tie adv, 2 x tie, 1 x int

381

I just put your name by the wrong fleet!! Your fleet was in there, but I added names as an edit and mixed up all the imperial players names with their fleets. Fixed now! Sorry guys! Guess I was a little fried after getting all that typed up!

I'm a little jealous that you guys are having Regionals while the weather is good. Northeastern part of the US gets February... I would love to go, but I won't risk my car if it's snowing for a game.

My list is completely wrong...not that it matters lol. I had a great time despite my poor showing.

Brendon

ISD2 Motti, Gunnery teams, skilled FO, exp hangar, counter measures, leading shots, relentless, h9

4 gozantis, 1 with repair team, 2 with comm net

Howl, Maul, Deng, 2 x tie adv, 2 x tie, 1 x int

381

I just put your name by the wrong fleet!! Your fleet was in there, but I added names as an edit and mixed up all the imperial players names with their fleets. Fixed now! Sorry guys! Guess I was a little fried after getting all that typed up!

Which players were mixed up?

Every imperial one was mixed up. They are correct now

Every imperial one was mixed up. They are correct now

Okay, fixed. Thanks again!