It's reasonable to say the next preview article will spoil elements of the Tie Striker expansion.
What know now is that the PS 8 "Duchess" comes in at 23 points with an EPT - so it's safe to say EPTs are the only upgrades outside of titles and modifications this ship will see.
My question is can I fit 5 of these with Crack Shot into a list? Will FFG make the 19 point, PS 4 generic have an EPT?
What else should I expect? I want to run swarms and want to branch out from Ties.
Ps4 generic should have an ept, if it follows the Imperial standard.
Ps1 (academy, alpha, epsilon)
Ps3 (obsidian, avenger, zeta)
Ps4 with ept (black, saber, omega)
I also hope the point spread is:
Ps1 16
Ps3 17
Ps4 + ept 18
If not I will be very sad.
The U wing is next to get an update isn't it?
Dying to k ow what the lightened frame upgrade does in the striker pack though.
The U wing is next to get an update isn't it?
Dying to k ow what the lightened frame upgrade does in the striker pack though.
Agreed.
It's reasonable to say the next preview article will spoil elements of the Tie Striker expansion.
What know now is that the PS 8 "Duchess" comes in at 23 points with an EPT - so it's safe to say EPTs are the only upgrades outside of titles and modifications this ship will see.
My question is can I fit 5 of these with Crack Shot into a list? Will FFG make the 19 point, PS 4 generic have an EPT?
What else should I expect? I want to run swarms and want to branch out from Ties.
If the pricing works how I'm expecting the EPT will be 18 points, if not 17. It never works as I'm expecting though.
I really hope you can get 5 in a list including more than just the generics. The pricing of the generic will determine whether I want one or five.
The U Wing should be next though. Hopefully Monday.
Sabre Squadron guy is 21 points. PS 4 with EPT as noted earlier. The question is, will FFG cost it as a worse Interceptor or the same?
My speculation is that the dial won't have any speed 4 or 5 maneuvers. I'm guessing lightened frame is designed to make taking engine upgrade a difficult choice.
Sabre Squadron guy is 21 points. PS 4 with EPT as noted earlier. The question is, will FFG cost it as a worse Interceptor or the same?
also wretchedly overpriced
Sabre Squadron guy is 21 points. PS 4 with EPT as noted earlier. The question is, will FFG cost it as a worse Interceptor or the same?
also wretchedly overpriced
Whilst I agree with you, FFG Devs may not want 5 of this flying around in one list. Why? No idea, I am not a Dev. Maybe leave the swarm +1 to lists that can't take an EPT to avoid future synergies they may have in the pipeline. If Rebels and the Empire get access to a mindlink like ability, could make such lists crazy.
Why is the U-wing next?
Why is the U-wing next?
So far the pattern has always been Rebel, Imperial then Scum. We got the Tie, Batshuttle then Space tractor so it should start over with the U-wing
I'm curious if all the unique pilots' abilities will have something to do with the title, like Duchess.
I imagine one of the aces will use the 1-turn template instead of 1-bank for the title card's maneuver. My guess for the other one is some kind of action efficiency paired with the title.
Why is the U-wing next?
So far the pattern has always been Rebel, Imperial then Scum. We got the Tie, Batshuttle then Space tractor so it should start over with the U-wing
Also because it's usually in the order they're listed in the announcement articles - so, TIE, Shuttle, Quad, U Wing, Striker.
I'm hoping this waves Imp ships are meta worthy like the Rebs and Scum we're in the last wave. Seems World's had the Scum boosted by FFG with the shadow caster....like the Scum needed another great large based ship. Crap, I'm of topic and ranting again....sorry; I'm just sore a bit regarding the relative weakness of the latest Imp ship designs; they're just almost great, just not.
I hoping for a great striker dial and EPT named pilot ships in the 16-17 point range; please?!?
Sabre Squadron guy is 21 points. PS 4 with EPT as noted earlier. The question is, will FFG cost it as a worse Interceptor or the same?
also wretchedly overpriced
Whilst I agree with you, FFG Devs may not want 5 of this flying around in one list. Why? No idea, I am not a Dev. Maybe leave the swarm +1 to lists that can't take an EPT to avoid future synergies they may have in the pipeline. If Rebels and the Empire get access to a mindlink like ability, could make such lists crazy.
Actually the Striker is described as a swarm ship so i would think you could field at least 5
Actually the Striker is described as a swarm ship so i would think you could field at least 5Sabre Squadron guy is 21 points. PS 4 with EPT as noted earlier. The question is, will FFG cost it as a worse Interceptor or the same?
also wretchedly overpriced
Whilst I agree with you, FFG Devs may not want 5 of this flying around in one list. Why? No idea, I am not a Dev. Maybe leave the swarm +1 to lists that can't take an EPT to avoid future synergies they may have in the pipeline. If Rebels and the Empire get access to a mindlink like ability, could make such lists crazy.
I do think you will be able to field 5, just they will be low PS, be under 4 and avoid having an EPT.
Actually the Striker is described as a swarm ship so i would think you could field at least 5
Sabre Squadron guy is 21 points. PS 4 with EPT as noted earlier. The question is, will FFG cost it as a worse Interceptor or the same?
also wretchedly overpriced
Whilst I agree with you, FFG Devs may not want 5 of this flying around in one list. Why? No idea, I am not a Dev. Maybe leave the swarm +1 to lists that can't take an EPT to avoid future synergies they may have in the pipeline. If Rebels and the Empire get access to a mindlink like ability, could make such lists crazy.
I do think you will be able to field 5, just they will be low PS, be under 4 and avoid having an EPT.
If you can't do 5 EPT generics, the EPT generics are too expensive IMO. I mean, look at the Saber Squadron - a broadly similar ship but with 1 extra agility and probably a better dial - that No. One. Ever. Flies.
5 Crack Sabers on the other hand would be solid.
So I'm hoping 5 Crack Strikers fits, or I'm probably only buying one (because PS10 with pseudo boost for 24 points is all the yes). Or to put it another way, if the PS (presumably) 4 elite generic is only 3 points less than the PS8 Duchess, something's really wonky with the pricing... Nah, I'm hoping for 17, expecting 18 based on Duchess being 23 points, Tomax being 24, and GSV being 19 but PS5 where Black is normally PS4. 19 would be OK, 20 would be too much.
Be interesting to see what Howlrunner padded with crack shot strikers would be like.
I'm hoping this waves Imp ships are meta worthy like the Rebs and Scum we're in the last wave. Seems World's had the Scum boosted by FFG with the shadow caster....like the Scum needed another great large based ship. Crap, I'm of topic and ranting again....sorry; I'm just sore a bit regarding the relative weakness of the latest Imp ship designs; they're just almost great, just not.
I hoping for a great striker dial and EPT named pilot ships in the 16-17 point range; please?!?
The Lightened Frame or Lightweight Frame mod should help the Tie/sf as much as the striker so don't get to down on them. I think the SF was designed with that mod in mind. Also backdraft is a BEAST if you have something more threatening to keep the heat off him.
Actually the Striker is described as a swarm ship so i would think you could field at least 5
Sabre Squadron guy is 21 points. PS 4 with EPT as noted earlier. The question is, will FFG cost it as a worse Interceptor or the same?
also wretchedly overpriced
Whilst I agree with you, FFG Devs may not want 5 of this flying around in one list. Why? No idea, I am not a Dev. Maybe leave the swarm +1 to lists that can't take an EPT to avoid future synergies they may have in the pipeline. If Rebels and the Empire get access to a mindlink like ability, could make such lists crazy.
I do think you will be able to field 5, just they will be low PS, be under 4 and avoid having an EPT.
because we've learned nothing from the special K, ofc
because we've learned nothing from the special K, ofc
Thus far I must say nothing I've learned from X wing has come from healthy cereal.
Edited by RevanchistWhilst I agree with you, FFG Devs may not want 5 of this flying around in one list. Why? No idea, I am not a Dev. Maybe leave the swarm +1 to lists that can't take an EPT to avoid future synergies they may have in the pipeline. If Rebels and the Empire get access to a mindlink like ability, could make such lists crazy.
While I do not think it would be an effective list, putting Trick Shot on all of them and throwing 5 Focused 4-Die attacks against a Ghost or Decimator with 1 Def dice (from obstruction) would be highly amusing.
because we've learned nothing from the special K, ofc
Well personally, I've learned that flying 5 3 attack dice ships can take you to the top 40 at Yavin (normally finishing in the top 10% would take you to the cut, unfortunately not that time) and win you multiple store tournaments. It's been a pretty successful 12 months, all in all.
Your mileage may vary, of course (especially when you consider green dice pointless).
It's going to be the Fang fighter of boosts instead of range 1.