6 hours ago, LagJanson said:

Odd math question: Vulture ESC swarm comes in, thanks to Kraken they already have a calculate token.

Options

1. Another Calculate Token
2. Target Lock
   • If the ESC fires Hit Focus Blank, do you re-roll the focus result as well?

Vulture swarms are messing with my brain. Instinct is go for the target lock, and then probably re-roll the focus as well as the blank unless there is a calculate token sitting on a Vulture that has already fired.

Lock vs Calc: Depends on who’s firing first (or simultaneously). Spending two guys’ chances to fire to keep one alive feels real bad. If you’re firing first (or there’s only 1 or 2 enemies firing before you) I’d take the locks. Bad dice can kill your joust and thus your game. Hedging against bad dice on your first three shots can be very good.

the TL math probably depends on target shields and tokens and greens. If it’s a shields-down Biggs with no focus, I’ll just reroll the blank and show him a minimum of hit-crit (hit-hit if he has a Selfless minder, remember you can always use the calc token for its default effect). If the enemy has focus or three dice or shields where I’m just looking for the most results, I might lock both. But I don’t know what the math is. I feel like in a game, I’d take the guaranteed 2 with 50% chance for 3.

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@Oldpara on stream! You won't see this till later, but avenge me vs Tyler!

Also, did you go to the Mustafar System Open in Texas a few years ago? There was a Polish guy I played there who was cool (who trashed me IIRC) and clearly all Polish people are the same, so there's a good chance it was you :p

22 minutes ago, Brunas said:

@Oldpara on stream! You won't see this till later, but avenge me vs Tyler!

Also, did you go to the Mustafar System Open in Texas a few years ago? There was a Polish guy I played there who was cool (who trashed me IIRC) and clearly all Polish people are the same, so there's a good chance it was you :p

It was Damien (who also trashed me) different pole.

42 minutes ago, Brunas said:

@Oldpara on stream! You won't see this till later, but avenge me vs Tyler!

The madman is now 5-0 with Talonbane Cobra and Ketsu?! This is so great, not just one but two "unplayable" ships!

2 minutes ago, GreenDragoon said:

The madman is now 5-0 with Talonbane Cobra and Ketsu?! This is so great, not just one but two "unplayable" ships!

Against Juke Phantoms to.

I'd steal @Oldpara's list, but only because I couldn't steal the paint jobs. Well played and they looked awesome!

And now this scum list is on stream, 4-1 after 5 rounds...

Moralo Eval (70)
Outmaneuver (6)
Jamming Beam (0)
Boba Fett (4)
Tobias Beckett (2)

Old Teroch (56)
Predator (2)

Kad Solus (54)
Elusive (3)
Total: 197

View in Yet Another Squad Builder 2.0

What is happening? I expect the same for worlds - nobody knows, and that opens up options.

Fangs are good if you fly them well.

My 7 year old (not the older Defender player) nearly tabled me at a quick build event because I foolishly let him have 2 fangs. We concluded that we need more, since 2 is not enough for the both of us.

16 minutes ago, GreenDragoon said:

And now this scum list is on stream, 4-1 after 5 rounds...

Moralo Eval (70)
Outmaneuver (6)
Jamming Beam (0)
Boba Fett (4)
Tobias Beckett (2)

Old Teroch (56)
Predator (2)

Kad Solus (54)
Elusive (3)
Total: 197

View in Yet Another Squad Builder 2.0

What is happening? I expect the same for worlds - nobody knows, and that opens up options.

About that... Apparently they didn't "realize" Outmaneuver would only work with the Jamming Beam on Moralo...

Just now, Hiemfire said:

About that... Apparently they didn't "realize" Outmaneuver would only work with the Jamming Beam on Moralo...

Yes. Too bad, for those who might have lost because of the mistake, but also for the guy being informed in round 6 (I'd give him the benefit of the doubt).

Just now, GreenDragoon said:

Yes. Too bad, for those who might have lost because of the mistake, but also for the guy being informed in round 6 (I'd give him the benefit of the doubt).

To a point I agree that benefit of the doubt should be given, but it has been what, 8 months since the Rules Ref was originally published and they haven't read the FAQ in it yet?

Just now, Hiemfire said:

To a point I agree that benefit of the doubt should be given, but it has been what, 8 months since the Rules Ref was originally published and they haven't read the FAQ in it yet?

I mean, you're a bit of a special case as you always find every dmn edge case So you might be surprised how many people have never looked into the RR at all...

Just now, GreenDragoon said:

I mean, you're a bit of a special case as you always find every dmn edge case So you might be surprised how many people have never looked into the RR at all...

Always is being a bit generous. As for surprised... Disturbed more like it.

Stressed from full stop, 3 turns white and then Reinforces?

Yes.
Turn X: Stop, and the xwings bumped, Kad did the 2bank.
X+1: 3hard, Kad did a 4K, Luke did the 4K and Wedge did a 1bank.

1 minute ago, GreenDragoon said:

Yes.
Turn X: Stop, and the xwings bumped, Kad did the 2bank.
X+1: 3hard, Kad did a 4K, Luke did the 4K and Wedge did a 1bank.

full stop is red on the YV-666

5 minutes ago, Hiemfire said:

full stop is red on the YV-666

Ah, the crucial part was "Yes [, that was a mistake]"

1 hour ago, GreenDragoon said:

This is so great, not just one but two "unplayable" ships!

I've been saying the Lancer doesn't feel unplayable in my testing... Different style of flying than it used to be, but it felt decent.

That said, Old Para played that far better than I could have. Credit where it's due.

One Phantom Two Phantom Red Phantom Blue Phantom

Just now, svelok said:

One Phantom Two Phantom Red Phantom Blue Phantom

The place must be haunted

2 minutes ago, LagJanson said:

I've been saying the Lancer doesn't feel unplayable in my testing... Different style of flying than it used to be, but it felt decent.

That said, Old Para played that far better than I could have. Credit where it's due.

I've got a friend that loved running Timewalk Asajj. He's been pissed about the Lancer since 2.0 dropped. I personally feel it could use the gunner slot, but it is nice seeing someone putting it through its paces.

1 hour ago, GreenDragoon said:

And now this scum list is on stream, 4-1 after 5 rounds...

Moralo Eval (70)
Outmaneuver (6)
Jamming Beam (0)
Boba Fett (4)
Tobias Beckett (2)

Old Teroch (56)
Predator (2)

Kad Solus (54)
Elusive (3)
Total: 197

View in Yet Another Squad Builder 2.0

What is happening? I expect the same for worlds - nobody knows, and that opens up options.

The fact people are just now discovering moralo is shocking.

Fun... and interesting...

1 minute ago, Hiemfire said:

I've got a friend that loved running Timewalk Asajj. He's been pissed about the Lancer since 2.0 dropped. I personally feel it could use the gunner slot, but it is nice seeing someone putting it through its paces.

I've been using Asajj specifically. One of my preferred Scum choices to reach for. I just don't really have much selection of Scum ships and it's not my X-Wings and Y-Wings so it doesn't get out much. My reports are anecdotal at best, but seeing Old Para's run makes me wonder a bit if I may actually have something.

1 hour ago, Hiemfire said:

To a point I agree that benefit of the doubt should be given, but it has been what, 8 months since the Rules Ref was originally published and they haven't read the FAQ in it yet?

From the tournament regulations. At a premier level event (e.g. a system open) "Players should be familiar with not only the game rules, but also the most recent FAQ and tournament regulations."

System opens are the one time where you really do have to look at a dude and say 'you should know better'