Hey there,

To the end of Gitting Good, and also just satisfying this strange addiction, I'd like to try Vassal. I've installed the program and module, read the relevant FAQ questions, and tested the interface on my own. It's always a little nerve-wracking to jump into an online game with an unknown player who may expect you to be fairly confident with the interface. For this reason, I was wondering if a player on these forums would be willing to join me for an introductory game where a little slowness and confusion is expected (I'm also fairly green with regard to X-Wing in general, so I can't promise you that great a game besides! -- On the plus side, you can bring whatever weird list you've always wanted to trounce someone with!).

If anyone is willing, I'd like to propose some time on Saturday between 1200 and 2200 EST (1700- GMT), though if Saturday doesn't work, I'm open to many other days after Christmas. If you agree to help me, I will reciprocate by emailing you a scrumptious pizza roll.

You may find a taker here to give you the step by step, but if not, you can just watch some tutorials on YouTube, and run a game against yourself in solitaire mode. Once you feel you have a basic understanding of the program and the module, feel free to jump into the lobby and look for a game. As long as you let your opponent know you are new and you may need to be lead by the hand a bit, they will let you know if they were looking to play a seasoned vassaler or if they would be happy to help. If they have the time, most every vassal player is willing to help in my experience.

Understand it is normal to have it feel a little odd at first, and the windows can feel clumsy. But over time you will find a comfortable setup and the shortcuts and such will be second nature.

Thanks. To clarify, I believe I have a grasp of the program already, I'm just looking to conduct that 'finding that first (patient) opponent' step here rather than in the program.

Well, I took the plunge into the lobby and muddled through my first game. I had a question: is there an easy way to do the StarViper barrel roll, or do I have to set the template and ship positions manually?

3 hours ago, TheHumanHydra said:

Well, I took the plunge into the lobby and muddled through my first game. I had a question: is there an easy way to do the StarViper barrel roll, or do I have to set the template and ship positions manually?

You can set the template automagically (right-click on the ship, context menu), but as far as I can tell, that's it. You have to manually adjust the template and do the roll.

I'm in the same position, I've been playing on my own on vassal, and have played in person for a few years (not all that good though ) but wanting to make the jump to some more games, and using vassal. @TheHumanHydra, would you be interested in a game some time? I'm pacific time, but Saturday afternoons are often good for me too.

If you see me in the lobby hit me up. I too was once a beginner at Vassal XWing and had some friendly and patient first opponents, so I don’t mind playing with people learning ropes of Vassal.

12 hours ago, gryffindorhouse said:

I'm in the same position, I've been playing on my own on vassal, and have played in person for a few years (not all that good though ) but wanting to make the jump to some more games, and using vassal. @TheHumanHydra, would you be interested in a game some time? I'm pacific time, but Saturday afternoons are often good for me too.

Sure! If this Saturday works for you, let me know a time; I should be able to play whenever.