14 minutes ago, Biophysical said:A Blue Novice with FAA and Optics is 27 (28 for Jess) points and feels really good as an expendable, but powerful ship.
BB8 PS11 with Optics, B1, and Autos is 41.
31 points left gets you anything good?
Dagger with HLC or Blue with HLC/Linked Batteries. With Poe stripping a TL, it might actually do a little work.
10 minutes ago, Kaptin Krunch said:BB-8 may be fun, but R2-D2 wins games.
Just because something has been doesn't mean it will always be.
18 minutes ago, Kaptin Krunch said:28- BB-8 may be fun, but R2-D2 wins games. Also, Jess is great. I guess for the third ship, a Blue with Optics and FAA as well?
BB-8 & Nien on Norra is loads of fun and slippery in the end game.
2 minutes ago, RunnerAZ said:BB-8 & Nien on Norra is loads of fun and slippery in the end game.
Are we bringing back BBarcgressive? Because if so, I am so in.
There's always regen Poe, regen Norra, and Rex. It's not really aces though, more like two aces + filler like Nathan's old Worlds list.
I guess Poe/Miranda/Rex is just better: https://geordanr.github.io/xwing/?f=Rebel Alliance&d=v4!s!175:27,-1,3,254:39:15:;139:135,-1,-1,243,166,237,-1:-1:24:U.-1;224::-1:-1:&sn=Unnamed Squadron&obs=
Edited by defkhan138 minutes ago, Kaptin Krunch said:28- BB-8 may be fun, but R2-D2 wins games. Also, Jess is great. I guess for the third ship, a Blue with Optics and FAA as well?
It depends on how you plan on winning and what's good in the meta. Three quality attacks, well modified, are the foundation of most of the Imperial triple ace lists I've played, and those rarely go to time.
I agree closest thing is Poe/Fenn stuff. But thats still kinda bad right?
So theory confirmed the Rebel Trip Aces Unicorn list is a non-existent urban legend.
I keep trying to fit VI Poe, FAA Wedge and Cruisin Jake into a list but it keeps coming out with Corran/Poe for some reason must be a code bug.
Still counts as Trip Aces in my brain since Corran counts as two and flown properly is basically X-Wing Leroy Jenkins.
4 K TURN!!!!
COOOOOOOOOORRRRRRRAAAAAANNN
HOOOOOOOOORRRRNNNNN
Edited by Boom OwlRegen is what prevents Rebel Triple "Aces" lists from being a thing. Regen inflates the cost of most decent Rebel aces, allowing you to fit only two aces + filler at best.
1 hour ago, Biophysical said:A Blue Novice with FAA and Optics is 27 (28 for Jess) points and feels really good as an expendable, but powerful ship.
BB8 PS11 with Optics, B1, and Autos is 41.
31 points left gets you anything good?
I don't really play Rebels, but I feel like T70s have the best overall set of abilities for a "Triple Ace" type list (as opposed to Two aces + support).
Why is this even a question, everyone should know 31 points gets you vi faa wedge!
Just now, catachanninja said:Why is this even a question, everyone should know 31 points gets you vi faa wedge!
I agree?
Snap, FAA, Optics is 31 as well, with an open EPT.
This is the closest I've gotten to triple Rebel aces. It's okay, but there are a lot of things it'll struggle against.
Wes Janson (29)
Veteran Instincts (1)
Flight-Assist Astromech (1)
Integrated Astromech (0)
Wedge Antilles (29)
Adaptability (0)
Flight-Assist Astromech (1)
Integrated Astromech (0)
Poe Dameron (31)
Veteran Instincts (1)
BB-8 (2)
Advanced Optics (2)
Autothrusters (2)
Black One (1)
Total: 100
Airen Cracken counts as a rebel ace right ... as does Nym ... and Wedge is definitely the rebel ace. Right?
Airen Cracken (19)
Veteran Instincts (1)
Harpoon Missiles (4)
Guidance Chips (0)
Wedge Antilles (29)
Adaptability (0)
Plasma Torpedoes (3)
BB-8 (2)
Guidance Chips (0)
Captain Nym (Rebel) (30)
Veteran Instincts (1)
Autoblaster Turret (2)
Harpoon Missiles (4)
Rey (2)
Bomblet Generator (3)
Guidance Chips (0)
Total: 100
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Edited by Dreadai3 hours ago, Dreadai said:Airen Cracken counts as a rebel ace right ... as does Nym ... and Wedge is definitely the rebel ace. Right?
Airen Cracken (19)
Veteran Instincts (1)
Harpoon Missiles (4)
Guidance Chips (0)Wedge Antilles (29)
Adaptability (0)
Plasma Torpedoes (3)
BB-8 (2)
Guidance Chips (0)Captain Nym (Rebel) (30)
Veteran Instincts (1)
Autoblaster Turret (2)
Harpoon Missiles (4)
Rey (2)
Bomblet Generator (3)
Guidance Chips (0)Total: 100
I've been flying this with a flight Astromech on Wedge to get a bid. Won a store kit with it, despite flying quite badly with it. Defensively though it's worryingly fragile.
1 minute ago, LagJanson said:I've been flying this with a flight Astromech on Wedge to get a bid. Won a store kit with it, despite flying quite badly with it. Defensively though it's worryingly fragile.
Yes - options to drop Rey on Nym to get trajectory simulator ... but once the alpha has fired, it has very little going for it ... but it is an awful lot of fun to play 
Thanks to @Stay On The Leader for bringing it to my attention locally ... it's one of my options for regionals ... just think it melts in the face of PS11 imperial alpha.
Just now, Dreadai said:Yes - options to drop Rey on Nym to get trajectory simulator ... but once the alpha has fired, it has very little going for it ... but it is an awful lot of fun to play
Oh, it still hits plenty hard without the missiles. It can't arc dodge like Imp Aces though so Cracken and Wedge drop fast.
I was feeling confident in my skills in avoiding Imp Alpha at Regionals... Then my wife wrecked me multiple times with RAC and two Nu gunboats.
19 minutes ago, LagJanson said:I've been flying this with a flight Astromech on Wedge to get a bid. Won a store kit with it, despite flying quite badly with it. Defensively though it's worryingly fragile.
What if nym were Miranda?
21 minutes ago, LagJanson said:Oh, it still hits plenty hard without the missiles. It can't arc dodge like Imp Aces though so Cracken and Wedge drop fast.
I was feeling confident in my skills in avoiding Imp Alpha at Regionals... Then my wife wrecked me multiple times with RAC and two Nu gunboats.
Yeah, agree on both points. It's more glass cannony than Imp Aces... there's a lot more cannon even after the missiles are gone (Wedge is proxy a 4 red ship), but also a fair bit more glass if your cannon should misfire.
I love the list, it's a blast to fly and Nym bombing in a dogfight is a joy. But you've got to be ready for the days when it just doesn't roll your way and take that on the chin.
1 minute ago, catachanninja said:What if nym were Miranda?
Played with that idea but not tested. She's not PS10 so that quick deletion doesn't work. I don't think I'm good enough to outfly and fortress with Miranda. Those were two big strikes against me flying Miranda here.
Dont get me wrong, I think Miranda is still a very strong choice and normally the better choice. I just don't think my particular style is strong enough to pull it off
15 minutes ago, catachanninja said:What if nym were Miranda?
Doesn't fit the list, which is all about deleting stuff at PS10 with ALL THE GUNS!!!(tm)
@catachanninja I think her firing at PS8 would affect a lot of decisions ... she'd become the default first target meaning wedge gets an extra turn or two. It's an interesting thought, though and there is a lot of Miranda for 43 points. @LagJanson and @Stay On The Leader have more mileage with the list than me, so their opinions are probably more useful.
Temper my opinion with aggressive play style. I don't fortress and I tend to make the wrong call on running to preserve MOV. I prefer to blow things up.
Miranda with the same load out as Nym is PS8 and two points cheaper. There's room to play with it, and she makes a better anchor if you can get her to end game, but early game suffers.
I have few tweaks in mind. When I **** the bed at the Chicago regional this weekend ill try them in the redemption tournament and report back.
15 hours ago, defkhan1 said:Regen is what prevents Rebel Triple "Aces" lists from being a thing. Regen inflates the cost of most decent Rebel aces, allowing you to fit only two aces + filler at best.
That's why I have been working with Poe/Wedge/Fenn. I need to get more time with it against people who want to 'Git Gud' but I have been surprised that Fenn actually does an acceptable job keeping Poe and Wedge alive until they can get the upper hand.
16 hours ago, Do I need a Username said:Are we bringing back BBarcgressive? Because if so, I am so in.
I did enjoy my brief run with that list. Won me two store kit tournaments...only lost a game because I parked Biggs a hair out of range 3 of Fenn. Norra didn't take that hit well...
16 hours ago, Kaptin Krunch said:BB-8 may be fun, but R2-D2 wins games. Also, Jess is great.
Sums up my experience with BB-8/R2-D2.
I am afraid to bring Jess and fly in formation because of Harpoon's. Is she really 'viable'?
11 minutes ago, catachanninja said:I have few tweaks in mind. When I **** the bed at the Chicago regional this weekend ill try them in the redemption tournament and report back.
Finally moved somewhere where I have access to higher-level X-Wing (Chicagoland area) and I won't make the Regionals or System Open! Good Luck!
Edited by AT Leader10 minutes ago, AT Leader said:That's why I have been working with Poe/Wedge/Fenn. I need to get more time with it against people who want to 'Git Gud' but I have been surprised that Fenn actually does an acceptable job keeping Poe and Wedge alive until they can get the upper hand.
I did enjoy my brief run with that list. Won me two store kit tournaments...only lost a game because I parked Biggs a hair out of range 3 of Fenn. Norra didn't take that hit well...
Sums up my experience with BB-8/R2-D2.
I am afraid to bring Jess and fly in formation because of Harpoon's. Is she really 'viable'?
You don't have to fly Jess in formation ... she is better if you do ... but she's a T-70 if you fly her solo ... the Fenn as an anchor build is interesting as you only need to maintain range 2 so Harpoons become slightly less awful
20 minutes ago, Dreadai said:You don't have to fly Jess in formation ... she is better if you do ... but she's a T-70 if you fly her solo ... the Fenn as an anchor build is interesting as you only need to maintain range 2 so Harpoons become slightly less awful
He can really help out of a sticky situation. PS11 Coordinate is quite fun. I run all three at PS11 right now, but have debated PS10 for Poe/Wedge and having a bid or torpedo. Eager to see some Regionals results and get a better feel for the meta at higher level tournaments.