2 minutes ago, Kaptin Krunch said:

I meant should my writing be more formal or casual...

I have a hard time picturing formal writing from you. Not that you're incapable of it, it just doesn't seem your particular style.

2 hours ago, skotothalamos said:

You should try the Lando thread. Or an ice pick; less painful.

Just read the Lando thread. I need to lie down.

I've made stupid rules arguments in the past - I was on the composure from an intentionally failed lock for a minute until I reread the new lock rules (which I think should be changed to allow you to maintain your current lock if you don't want to change it, but that is neither here nor there). But the amount of "someone is WRONG on the internet" in those threads is inane.

I'll smack any TO that would allow Lando to use his ability to clear stress on a red action.

11 minutes ago, Kaptin Krunch said:

I meant should my writing be more formal or casual...

I liked it the way it is, no need for more formal.

Depends a bit on your targeted audience though. Currently it is probably restricted to listeners and what they then share. If that‘s what you want to go for, then you‘re spot on.

As I said, the only necessary change for 2.0 I see is to help the reader more. That part could be more formulaic or more formatted, or better structured than the rest. But doesn‘t have to be more formal

10 minutes ago, Scott Pilgrim2 said:

Just read the Lando thread. I need to lie down.

I've made stupid rules arguments in the past - I was on the composure from an intentionally failed lock for a minute until I reread the new lock rules (which I think should be changed to allow you to maintain your current lock if you don't want to change it, but that is neither here nor there). But the amount of "someone is WRONG on the internet" in those threads is inane.

I'll smack any TO that would allow Lando to use his ability to clear stress on a red action.

How does that thread even exist

13 hours ago, Kaptin Krunch said:

I feel like actually going on another semi-informational rambling story.

Do people learn anything from semi-informational rants?

Or should I formalize it more?

Did people feel like solo 1/2 were productive?

I haven't read your stuff (mostly because google docs are blocked at work and I have two babies at home), but in general I prefer more formal writing for anything informational. Formal in structure, doesn't have to use formal language. Even for long form rants I appreciate structure. There is a certain artform to writing IMO and applying structure to a piece can enhance each individual part while still allowing a writer's personality to shine through and surprise the reader.

Just now, SnooSnarry said:

How does that thread even exist

I ask that question about every thread that isn't on an article or has Krayt in the title.

Lists are fun. Heres some lists.

I categorized stuff "within each faction" without to much thought (i.e. Great = Obviously Good, Good = Mods & Defense, Average, Who Cares )

For now keeping the categories defined within each faction, probably more useful to do this ignoring Faction entirely but thats next.

The categories aren't really comparable across faction. Good for Rebel might be average for Imp etc.

I put the least amount of thought into the Rebel list since I don't Rebel often outside of A-Wings.

But Thane is definitely good!

I can spend my eyeball instead of using my focus to maybe do 1 damage...

Why is Dash only "Average?"

And IG-88D should be at least be good, not average. The ability to never be blocked in tandem with another Bro-bot and elusiveness/Adv. Sensors is crazy.

14 minutes ago, impspy said:

And IG-88D should be at least be good, not average. The ability to never be blocked in tandem with another Bro-bot and elusiveness/Adv. Sensors is crazy.

The main problem with D pilot is that you can’t run D crew.

5 minutes ago, skotothalamos said:

The main problem with D pilot is that you can’t run D crew.

Does it really matter in a Bro-bot list tho?

2 minutes ago, impspy said:

Does it really matter in a Bro-bot list tho?

Matters if you want to run the L337 Bros (L337 w/ IGD crew, IGA & IGC both with Elusive & Adv Sensors)

...no clue if good, but seems interesting at least.

Trying to categorize ships into hard tiers is over-focusing on the pendantics. Compare ships only to other ships in their price bracket.

34-40 point ship comparison-go!

1 minute ago, Kaptin Krunch said:

Trying to categorize ships into hard tiers is over-focusing on the pendantics. Compare ships only to other ships in their price bracket.

34-40 point ship comparison-go!

34-40 only Imperial? Or over all factions currently?

4 minutes ago, Kaptin Krunch said:

Trying to categorize ships into hard tiers is over-focusing on the pendantics. Compare ships only to other ships in their price bracket.

34-40 point ship comparison-go!

Yea price range comparison is next. Im just trying to get a read on what we can expect to see regularly from each faction.

9 minutes ago, Boom Owl said:

Yea price range comparison is next. Im just trying to get a read on what we can expect to see regularly from each faction.

I figured price is why Dash is in the average - in a vacuum he is still at least good.

15 minutes ago, RStan said:

Matters if you want to run the L337 Bros (L337 w/ IGD crew, IGA & IGC both with Elusive & Adv Sensors)

...no clue if good, but seems interesting at least.

I think I can categorically say that you should always run IGD crew on a brobots list. If it with L337 and buffed bots, one bot and crew on a heftier ship, or just two stripped down bots and a strong third ship (like 4-LOM) IGD crew.

@Boom Owl not sure I'd be so hasty to write off all the non-Vader TIE Advanced. They aren't astoundingly good, but I've been noticing that they're a lot better than people say.

17 minutes ago, Kieransi said:

@Boom Owl not sure I'd be so hasty to write off all the non-Vader TIE Advanced. They aren't astoundingly good, but I've been noticing that they're a lot better than people say.

Challenge Accepted

21 minutes ago, Kieransi said:

@Boom Owl not sure I'd be so hasty to write off all the non-Vader TIE Advanced. They aren't astoundingly good, but I've been noticing that they're a lot better than people say.

Okay Mr. Zertik Strom fanboy

Also kinda surprised at Fenn Rau not being Great tier

20 minutes ago, defkhan1 said:

Okay Mr. Zertik Strom fanboy

Also kinda surprised at Fenn Rau not being Great tier

I was on the fence there for sure. I guess the benchmark for great in this case means "i probably definitely get to use this thing for two rounds even if I am dumb" and it can end games. Fenn can do at least one of those things.

Also hes probably great im just bad.

7 minutes ago, defkhan1 said:

Okay Mr. Zertik Strom fanboy

Also kinda surprised at Fenn Rau not being Great tier 

I think that comes from him being a bit overcosted and more RNG in 2.0 than 1.0 - for 68 points and 4 hull he can just die really easily. IMO to be in the great tier a ship has to almost always be worth the points. He's really good, but he lacks consistency to carry a squad. Makes sense he would be on the Wedge tier.

36 minutes ago, Kieransi said:

@Boom Owl not sure I'd be so hasty to write off all the non-Vader TIE Advanced. They aren't astoundingly good, but I've been noticing that they're a lot better than people say.

All of the advanceds need a TL to not joust as overly expensive TIE fighters. Vader doesn't care since he's I6 and has actions coming out of his exhaust port, but the others have a tough time on the initial engage

15 minutes ago, defkhan1 said:

Also kinda surprised at Fenn Rau not being Great tier

Agreed, O Hai... 5 dice! is the answer to a lot of questions

18 minutes ago, Scott Pilgrim2 said:

I think that comes from him being a bit overcosted and more RNG in 2.0 than 1.0 - for 68 points and 4 hull he can just die really easily. IMO to be in the great tier a ship has to almost always be worth the points. He's really good, but he lacks consistency to carry a squad. Makes sense he would be on the Wedge tier.

He's definitely not Wedge tier, and I wouldn't even call him overcosted. One of the few ships with access to a regular 5 die attack and incredibly strong innate defense at range 1? He doesn't need to be upgraded, thus the high base cost. He can definitely die if you leave him at range 2 or even 3, but he's an i6 with a 5 straight and boost. It's not that hard to stay range 1 of stuff.

8 minutes ago, defkhan1 said:

He's definitely not Wedge tier, and I wouldn't even call him overcosted. One of the few ships with access to a regular 5 die attack and incredibly strong innate defense at range 1? He doesn't need to be upgraded, thus the high base cost. He can definitely die if you leave him at range 2 or even 3, but he's an i6 with a 5 straight and boost. It's not that hard to stay range 1 of stuff.

But if you look at his base cost in 1e and ignore that he got a better title and a worse PTL and access to an open talent slot then he got so much more expensive!