Simple enough I guess, would you like to see lists where you could choose from all scouts or all wookies etc.?

Those lists would not have access to other troop types to maintain some balance?

I am a big 'theme' list builder and was just curious as to what others thought.

For instance the Empire could have speeder bikes and scouts with the new specialists, but no other options as the current range stands.

Or a Veers armored company where Core and Heavy requirements were reversed?

No... just no... that is beyond unbalanced. The troop requirements are there for a reason. It would require so many changes to core game rules.

I like something I've seen in 40k where a certain commander will allow a non troop unit to take up a troop slot instead. similar idea to the entourage palp has.

21 minutes ago, Lukez said:

I like something I've seen in 40k where a certain commander will allow a non troop unit to take up a troop slot instead. similar idea to the entourage palp has.

Yea, I could see that. So general so and so allows ATs [whichever based on army] to be counted as corps.

I'm OK with that.

You don't have to take it and you gimp yourself for troop specific objectives. Besides points are still points ...

Maybe a wookie general that allows wookies to be take as corps ... scary but so point heavy.

I'm OK with it.

33 minutes ago, Lukez said:

I like something I've seen in 40k where a certain commander will allow a non troop unit to take up a troop slot instead. similar idea to the entourage palp has.

Entourage already has a similarish effect, so I doubt FFG will create ANOTHER rule that changes how a certain unit fits in the Force Organization chart. I know it still means you need at least three of the normal trooper units, but it still allows you to take more of a certain unit/rank than would otherwise be possible. I think if FFG was planning on the 40k route, then that's how the Emperor's Entourage rule would work.

Yes, I’d love to see a way you could do that. I’m all about the themed armies and narrative gameplay, and would jump at the chance to play something a bit quirky.

We’ll probably get something along these lines eventually, once more units come out. Right now things are pretty bare bones as far as options.

For competitive play I would say no. But just among friends, and special home brew missions, or even campaigns. Sure.

9 hours ago, Englishpete said:

Simple enough I guess, would you like to see lists where you could choose from all scouts or all wookies etc.?

Those lists would not have access to other troop types to maintain some balance?

I am a big 'theme' list builder and was just curious as to what others thought.

For instance the Empire could have speeder bikes and scouts with the new specialists, but no other options as the current range stands.

Or a Veers armored company where Core and Heavy requirements were reversed?

If various themes (wookies, sand people, etc.) are given at least one corps and one commander, it is enough to work with. Though maybe themed and gimmicky are two different things.

I do wish to see in the future some nice themed armies, regiments or otherwise implemented themes. There are several ways to go about it.

As per 40k - by changing the unit allowances and limiting the options. Palpatine's Entourage does somewhat that. This seem kind of unexciting to me, at least plain as it is. Obviously would need some balancing issues and or additional rules.

As per WM/H - by creating themed army composition lists around a specific commander, with multiple levels of limiting the army composition to gain further, army-wide or unit-specific bonuses. Think "Hoth Assault Force", limited to Vader, Veers, Snowtroopers, E-web teams and ATSTs. Even now it seems limited (ditching bikes and DLTs), but with right bonus it might be worth it. Say, tier 1: use only the units listed above: bonus - after setup, you may choose up to two trooper units and redeploy them within your deployment zone. Tier 2: field at least 2 ewebs: your units gain scout 2. Tier 3: field General Weiss: you may add up to 2 heavy weapon upgrades to eligible Snowtrooper units free of cost. Yeh, feels powerful, but I just made it up, don't judge me!

As per WotR - by using themed regiments. Not the whole army and still limited to army composition rule. Costs points and gives bonus for fielding specific units. Say: Overwhelming Firepower - use Veers and at least 2 ATST and at least 2 HH-12 troopers. HH-12's gain pierce 1 and High Velocity. ATST's gain sharpshooter 1.
Or Sabotage Team: use Han and/or Chewbacca, at least 2 Mpl-ion toopers and at least 2 proton charge saboteurs. Your Proton Charge Saboteurs gain Arm2 and detonate 2. Your Mpl troopers gain Ion 2 instead of Ion 1.


There are other ways to do it, and I hope FFG will, in time, go down that path

an all Hero List.

Luke, Leia, Han, Chewie, Lando and Obi Wan vs Darth and Stormies!!

I like the idea of expanding the Entourage rule for other commanders, but not when having to add a bunch of new and/or special rules.