I am really pumped about the changes! Manaroo's change seems a bit harsh but I totally get it. To me this opens up list building in a big way because I won't be constantly drawn like a magnet to these crutch cards. Good work FFG! Although...I wonder what monster these changes will unleash
New FAQ
While I think they went too far with the x/7, the others seem reasonable. It will definitely shake things up a bit.
What have they done to Emperor Palpatine!? He is completely unplayable in Epic, IMO. Grr.
Also, Targeting Synchronizer ? Inquiring minds want to know!
Holy crap, Manaroo is range1? What the heck? Ok thats a bit much.
Zuckuss is dead (crew). Without Inspiring Recruit you cant use him for crap now.
x7 change im surprised wasnt there to begin with
Hazza for AA faq so i can stop running into people insisting "a ruling from an interview/email is invalid" when i hit a rock or bump!
what the living hell is that palp change? That makes absolutely no sense.
Also no TargetSynch faq? ughhh...
This faq is mostly annoying. Feels like for every good change/update theres 2-3 "wtf?" changes
im all for killing the meta ...... got for it ffg
18 minutes ago, Djaskim609 said:While I think they went too far with the x/7, the others seem reasonable. It will definitely shake things up a bit.
They went just right. A free action.
Wooooow, Palpatine, Manaroo, Zuckuss and x7 nerfed, the meta is crumbling!
I like M9-G8 clarification, let's try some snapshotting!
• Shara Bey
ARC-170
22 points
Green Squadron Pilot #3
A-Wing
22 points
Green Squadron Pilot #1
A-Wing
22 points
Green Squadron Pilot #2
A-Wing
They did more than nerf it they might as well banhammered it.
Manaroo range1-2 would still be used, but would be severely hampered as now she cant sit on the sidelines playing solid evasive strat. With range1 she might as well have Biggs' ability now as she wont be able to avoid ANY confrontation. You probably wont see her again, the speed of the ship hampers her ability to help most ships now. Practically cant do anything for the Lancer now. I stand by i think range 1 is too big a nerf.
I see what the Palpnerf is intending (removes the "oh i hope i dont need palp for this" thoughtline, forcing you to use him for one result whether it was needed or not) but i think i'd rather a range limiter mostly because what they did is kinda confusing at first glance. You probably will still see him but only in dedicated palpace/palpdefender lists instead of being slapped in a deci because of random reasons.
x7 nerf isnt really a nerf. Theyre still crazy strong, all thsi means is you cant go "YOLO!!!" and not care if you accidentally bump.
Edited by Vineheart017 minutes ago, BlodVargarna said:They went just right. A free action.
No, they didn't. But at least rebel players won't be able to cry about it anymore. And that is a good thing.
14 minutes ago, BlodVargarna said:They went just right. A free action.
Its not a free action, you can still get the token while stressed. You just cant get it if you bump.
iirc every other such ability has that stipulation if its not an action you still cant bump/hit a rock. x7 didnt for some reason.
3 minutes ago, Vineheart01 said:Its not a free action, you can still get the token while stressed. You just cant get it if you bump.
iirc every other such ability has that stipulation if its not an action you still cant bump/hit a rock. x7 didnt for some reason.
No. The FAQ announcement says stress will prevent it, and while those have been wrong you can't get free actions when stressed.
3 minutes ago, Vineheart01 said:Its not a free action, you can still get the token while stressed. You just cant get it if you bump.
iirc every other such ability has that stipulation if its not an action you still cant bump/hit a rock. x7 didnt for some reason.
No, read it again. They've made it a free evade action. You won't get the evade while stressed.
So, my 4 months of prep for Hoth is essentially wasted now...? Thanks FFG, I definitely wont be breaking the bank to go to any large tournaments in the foreseeable future. Considering just selling my Hoth ticket at this point and just not going at all.
17 minutes ago, Vineheart01 said:They did more than nerf it they might as well banhammered it.
Manaroo range1-2 would still be used, but would be severely hampered as now she cant sit on the sidelines playing solid evasive strat. With range1 she might as well have Biggs' ability now as she wont be able to avoid ANY confrontation. You probably wont see her again, the speed of the ship hampers her ability to help most ships now. Practically cant do anything for the Lancer now. I stand by i think range 1 is too big a nerf.
I totally agree. Manaroo range 1-2 would be perfect. There would be the occasional round where Manaroo was just outside range 2, and your opponent would be in hot water, and that would be great. Now...the maneuvering is so tricky, and a humble, 12-point Academy Pilot can cause a cascade of collisions that rob the entire squad of actions. I guess that's what they wanted, but wow.
2 minutes ago, Djaskim609 said:No. The FAQ announcement says stress will prevent it, and while those have been wrong you can't get free actions when stressed.
Whoops, missed that. It is an action now.
/derp
I agree on the range 1-2
But then again Manaroo should be compared to all these other sh*tty PS4-6 support ships. She is now at the same level as them - great if you can pull it off, but often useless
Hey hey, not all ps3-4 pilots suck balls.
Jess, Thane, Braylen, Deathfire, and Stridan are amazing.
6 minutes ago, TitaniumChopstick said:So, my 4 months of prep for Hoth is essentially wasted now...? Thanks FFG, I definitely wont be breaking the bank to go to any large tournaments in the foreseeable future. Considering just selling my Hoth ticket at this point and just not going at all.
This might be the best thing I've ever read
33 minutes ago, Vineheart01 said:Zuckuss is dead (crew). Without Inspiring Recruit you cant use him for crap now.
Or you might consider using him with, say, 4-LOM?
11 minutes ago, TitaniumChopstick said:So, my 4 months of prep for Hoth is essentially wasted now...? Thanks FFG, I definitely wont be breaking the bank to go to any large tournaments in the foreseeable future. Considering just selling my Hoth ticket at this point and just not going at all.
Wait, you don't want to play in what will undoubtedly be one of the best x-wing tournaments ever? The entire meta is going to be wide open. Go nuts.
I'm so sad that this came out the day after Endor, which I attended. This would have made the tournament so much better overall.
3 minutes ago, DarkArk said:Wait, you don't want to play in what will undoubtedly be one of the best x-wing tournaments ever? The entire meta is going to be wide open. Go nuts.
I'm so sad that this came out the day after Endor, which I attended. This would have made the tournament so much better overall.
Well, I would be exited if it weren't for the fact that I have very little time to practice as it is and a lot of the time I did spend practicing is going to be wasted. I have literally 2 local game nights between now and Hoth to not only find a new list, but also attempt to predict this new meta. I have devoted a lot of time and resources towards going to this tournament, and to do poorly after all the time Ive spent preparing would be quite demoralizing.
17 minutes ago, Tirion said:This might be the best thing I've ever read
Glad you found it amusing, not your wasted time or money after all.
YEEESSS!!!!! YEESSS!!!
Thank you so much FFG!!!!
12 minutes ago, TitaniumChopstick said:Well, I would be exited if it weren't for the fact that I have very little time to practice as it is and a lot of the time I did spend practicing is going to be wasted. I have literally 2 local game nights between now and Hoth to not only find a new list, but also attempt to predict this new meta. I have devoted a lot of time and resources towards going to this tournament, and to do poorly after all the time Ive spent preparing would be quite demoralizing.
I mean, I can understand that, but literally everyone else is in the same boat. Everyone.
I would think the opportunity to put your own stamp on the meta would be more exciting.
1 hour ago, Vineheart01 said:Holy crap, Manaroo is range1? What the heck? Ok thats a bit much.
Zuckuss is dead (crew). Without Inspiring Recruit you cant use him for crap now.
x7 change im surprised wasnt there to begin with
Hazza for AA faq so i can stop running into people insisting "a ruling from an interview/email is invalid" when i hit a rock or bump!
what the living hell is that palp change? That makes absolutely no sense.
Also no TargetSynch faq? ughhh...This faq is mostly annoying. Feels like for every good change/update theres 2-3 "wtf?" changes
"Even with the modest change to that pilot card". Modest my ass, Manaroo is effectively dead, whereas Palp is still unrestricted range. (And I am not a Manaroo user).