https://strawpoll.com/arxpayyk

Made a straw poll to check with people what factions they are looking forward to playing and I was wondering why as well

I've got my eyes on First Order and Resistance, because I am a hipster, and I like to play under represented factions (which I think those two will be). Judging by the poll, my thinking is correct, though maybe that's just because there's no info for them yet and people will flock to them once they're spoiled if they're strong.

I’ll do what I was already doing in 1st edition: only play with First Order or Resistance ships.

35 minutes ago, Red Castle said:

I’ll do what I was already doing in 1st edition: only play with First Order or Resistance ships.

I have occationally played Scum but sold it recently. The only ship I kept non-resistent is Moldy Crow. Until my Resistence is released, I will play with my wifes rebels.

Well since FFG hasn't announced Separatists or Republic yet.... I'll have to pick Empire.

Honestly, not entirely sure. I am considering selling off my scum to finance updating the other two, then waiting to see what happens with epic...BUT...i would miss the quadjumper. Tough decisions...

stupid double post

1 hour ago, GILLIES291 said:

Well since FFG hasn't announced Separatists or Republic yet.... I'll have to pick Empire.

We can all hope, right

Sold my scum to pay for Rebels and Imperials. Then make the decision from there. No way can I afford to support 4 factions though.

Confederation of independent systems.

You heard me.

It's hard to choose. For me, it's less about faction, more about specific ships and pilots -- Wedge Antilles, arc-dodging Interceptors, Guri with her slashing barrel rolls. But I chose Rebel, because they're getting the biggest increase in appeal.

(Sign me up for a 'one of each' tournament -- will Wedge, Guri, Fel fit?)

“Save the Rebellion, save the dream”

I'm playing the ones I've actually got an appreciable number of ships for.

In total between Rebels and Resistance I've got...

2 T70s, 1 T65, 1 (remaining) Falcon, and 1 Sheathipede. And 1 K Wing to ceremonially burn.

100% not worth 2 conversion kits, and the Scum and Empire and Empire Fanboy playstyle tends to fit me better.

Even if it was just a novelty faction with something like 5-6 models and that was it, I would play CIS.

Ofherwise, I am in limbo waiting on more pilots revealed to see what way I want to go.

I'm most excited to play Imperial, followed by Rebel and Scum.

FO and Resistance look OK, but I probably won't have time to try them out until around Wave II.

I'm having the same dilemma I did back during Jump to Lightspeed. The reason I'm into a game like this to begin with is because of the ships, but ships from all the factions have a special place in my heart.

I think I'm leaning toward Rebels right now, though.

The TIE Phantom might be my absolute favorite Star Wars ship of all time, but I don't know if I want to fly a squadron of them, and while I like other Imperial ships, well... it's hard to explain.

For Scum, I'm fairly neutral on a good chunk of the ships, even the ones I flew in Star Wars Galaxies. I like the idea of the faction and even some ships I don't have as much attachment to (like the Bounty Hunter ships) seem interesting to me from a roleplaying perspective. It also helps that in Star Wars roleplaying I tend to lean towards Scum characters.

In the end, however, I've always been a fan of the Rebels. As a kid I was obsessed, but when I came to ships I always felt like it was boring to like the X-Wing because it was the "main" ship. I'm starting to realize I love the heck out of it though, and I shouldn't deny myself just because it's "obvious". Also, the Rebels already give me access to the ARC-170, one of my favorite Republic ships, and if the Luxury 3000 space yacht is ever added, I think there's a good chance it will be available to the Rebels through the Lady Luck.

As for the Resistance and First Order, I like their models well enough (the miniatures in this game are awesome across the board) and I'd still have access to an X-Wing and the Millennium Falcon (plus, Finn quickly became one of my favorite Star Wars characters), but the same level of attachment just isn't there.

On 6/12/2018 at 2:54 AM, Aircraft Terrier said:

I've got my eyes on First Order and Resistance, because I am a hipster, and I like to play under represented factions (which I think those two will be). Judging by the poll, my thinking is correct, though maybe that's just because there's no info for them yet and people will flock to them once they're spoiled if they're strong.

I think that the resistance and First Order will become very popular. The tech slot opens them up to unique tricks that will be unavailable to other factions (and the FO ships just look so darn cool). If there are still stress-management options like primed thrusters and pattern analyzer then these factions will be very resilient to stress in a way that other factions are not.

Imperial and First Order

I'm mostly looking to play Imperials, but having the first order split off into their own thing makes them a lot more interesting as well. I already like stuff like Omega Leader with Quickdraw and Backdraft as a themed list, First Order lists just look good with their consistent paint scheme.

3 hours ago, gadwag said:

I think that the resistance and First Order will become very popular. The tech slot opens them up to unique tricks that will be unavailable to other factions (and the FO ships just look so darn cool). If there are still stress-management options like primed thrusters and pattern analyzer then these factions will be very resilient to stress in a way that other factions are not.

Yeah, that may be so. I also like the smaller size of those factions currently, and I imagine it may take some time before they catch up to the others, so even if they are popular, that may still appeal to me. I feel like I'd never even get to 1 of each for Rebels or Imperials, and even if I did, there're many ships in each faction I have little interest in. Either way, I'm interested to see how it plays out.

Tyranids!

4 minutes ago, AllWingsStandyingBy said:

Tyranids!

The Flood are better

Has to be imperial. I just can't wait to be disappointed by rebalanced TIE bombers and punishers. On the flipside, if they are good, I will be one of the few people able to spam punishers with the 4 I own. Defenders also look bonkers and Rexler might pair well with Redline, depending on what she does now. Then there also is the swarm with all the new shiny options...I really want to try a mixed /Ln /In swarm. In part because that is possible with only one conversion kit, but also because of that battle of endor feel.

2 hours ago, AllWingsStandyingBy said:

Tyranids!

2 hours ago, Nyxen said:

The Flood are better

You both are lame... Xenomorphs!!!!

@Marinealver The githyanki? ?