There should be a 3-threat QB option for two V-19s

By andynorton, in X-Wing

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As the title says, there should be a 3-threat Quick Build option for two V-19s. If you believe Quick Builds are strictly for total beginners, consider moving along, but if you enjoy it as a legitimate format, read on.

My suggested Quick Build option is specifically: 3-threat for two Gold Squadron Troopers equipped with Concussion Missiles.

As it stands, all the Quick Build options for V-19s are 2 threat, other than [the] Oddball at 3 threat. I'm guessing FFG decided against a 1-threat option for a naked (25-pt) Gold Squadron Trooper in order to differentiate them from the Separatist swarms, and fair enough. But a two-for-3-threat option would mean they can still only field at most five V-19s in an 8-threat match, so this would not threaten the Separatist faction identity.

Why is this needed? It would open up significantly the ways in which you can combine Aethersprites and V-19s. As it stands, if you want to combine a 3-threat Jedi like Anakin or Obi-Wan, for example, with multiple V-19s in a standard 8-threat match, you are stuck using Oddball every time. That's odd. With this option, you could fly Anakin, Ahsoka, and two V-19s, or Obi-Wan, a Jedi Knight, and two V-19s, or Plo Koon, a unique V-19, and the two V-19s, et cetera.

How does this compare against other 3-threat-for-two-ship options? It's conservative, points-wise. GSTs are 25 points, Concussions Missles are 6; Phoenix Squadron Pilots (A-Wings) are 30 points, Proton Rockets are 7; Alpha Squadron Pilots (TIE Interceptors) are 34 points, Ablative Plating is 6. Definitely not broken compared against these.

How does it compare against the other V-19 options? This is an important consideration, especially given how little you get in some of the V-19 Quick Build options, and the main reason why it needs to be conservative compared against other 3-threat-for-two-ship options. I think it compares pretty strongly against many of the V-19 options, but I still think it works. Many of the V-19 options have strengths that could be exploited with practice, so I don't believe this option would dominate over the others.

What are your thoughts? Is this off-base? Do you like it? Do you like the idea, but think there's a better fit, like a cheaper/different upgrade? I may not have much time to reply, but sound off, thanks.