There have been a lot of posts about how long it took to get started with a game of Epic. So I just thought I'd post a few tips about how I get my game on in less than 15 minutes.
Granted, it took more than 15 minutes to get to this point, but I did it while not wasting precious table time the night of play.
Basically, I make sure I'm ready to play except for getting things on the mat.
A. Print and play. Screw cards for tonight; you've got more than enough bits in ships, dials and tokens.
B. The chit box. Pretty standard, I suspect.
C. Have your ship list on stands and with bases. I like to use those cheap photo boxes and make dividers out of scrap foam bricks. You can't be super rough with things, but for a run down to the FLGS you should be good.
You're playing Epic tonight--which means you need just one list because you are probably only going to play just one game , period. Have the whole thing decided and ready.
Close up of the ships' box. Grab a ship on plop it on the mat, tout suite!!
The whole kit fits in a nylon bag; I have gotten at least 2 or 3 in the closet that have come to me for free that are perfect for having everything sit flat in the bottom; ships then chits, templates on the top, and paper playlists down the side. There is also easily room for a second photo box with a Huge ship or more starfighters. I need to get a full sized 2.0 damage deck; it's the only thing I need to still toss in.
When I get there, everything is in the Ready One position. I can start playing in less than 30 minutes, guaranteed.
Edited by Darth Meanie