Lets put the VP point scoring aside for now (till we get more info or a FAQ).
What do people think of the new map?
http://ibrahimshaath.co.uk/imperialassault/30.jpg
Personally I don't like it, but that's only an initial impression as I haven't played it yet.
Here's some thought's though.
In the crate mission (line of fire)... it's seems like Blue will have a significant advantage in reaching the crates and controlling that area.
For Blue, the crates are 8,7 and 11 spaces away. For Red they are 8,11 and 12.
Blue also has much better line of site and a much safer approach to those crates.
Perhaps that's the intention, that blue grabs crates and tries to push through to the extraction zone while Red defends the zone, but it seems strange to have a non symmetrical mission.
The rules for the crates are weird too (Check out the card BTW, ibsh's map wording is a bit different).
Will people just never take damage on the crate? Will people ever bother with the crates? It's a long way to carry it while it potentially loses points as it takes damage. Small figures also can't attack while carrying... which will make Dewbacks and Banthas amazing for carrying crates.
The other mission (gaining favor) seems more equal. Blue has to take a more exposed route to the two right side patrons, but has a closer path to the left side patron. The middle patron is equal to both sides.
The mission rules are a bit weird though.
It doesn't specify what happens to the mission tokens. You both start with 4 tokens. If you control a patron you can interact to place a token. You count as having VPs depending on how many tokens you have put down.
Now... what happens when an opponent places his token on one of yours? Does yours get removed? Does it count points for each player? So can both players eventually have all 4 tokens down and both players count as having 20pts?
Seems strange. Obi-wan is going to be great for controlling that area lol.
If does seem that whoever controls a patron first and holds control has the advantage.
Needs lots of play testing of course but I'm interested to hear what people's initial impressions are.
