Faction Assessment: Resistance

By Bucknife, in X-Wing

1 hour ago, Bucknife said:

Nightmares of Vader + 3 RZ2s flashing through my mind....

Whisper at 71, Zizi (45), Greer (41) and Tallie (41) with room for 2 crackshots. Or just add Lulo for a new version of Resi5tance

3 hours ago, Bucknife said:

Nightmares of Vader + 3 RZ2s flashing through my mind....

Doesn't sound bad.

But is it better than Whisper and Grand Inquisitor?

On 5/26/2020 at 9:39 PM, gennataos said:
  • Rookie T-70s are really, really great and barely explored

Oh yes, so much this. Especially with BB for just 1 point. They are so much better than a low level T65, getting a pre move reposition, without forbidding another action(economy!) for just 1 point, and still 3 attack when boosting.

On 5/31/2020 at 8:07 PM, theBitterFig said:

Could Han Solo be "Good, actually?"

65 points for an Init 6 with 3 red dice and 11 health doesn't seem that terrible. Going all the way to Rey gunner or Leia crew seems kind of expensive for what you get, but Chewbacca and/or Rey's MF title are pretty low cost.

I mean, most folks pretend Wedge's pilot ability is blank. Pretending Han's is blank, he's only 10 points more, but probably survives a decent few more attacks, about six vs about four focused 3-red attacks.

I fly a ton of Han, casually. I think 65 is a good spot for him. The chassis is definitely difficult to fly, with red rotate and bad dial, and it really misses the two shields from the Rebel version. But I find I usually can get solid value out of him each game, if you fly it carefully.

I always staple Rey gunner on him. As long as he grabs either a lock or focus, he basically gets 3 hits every turn. The offensive consistency is unbelievable.

I usually fly him with some combination of 1-2 A-wings, Finn, and Kaz, and as long as Han survives long enough to do some serious damage, you have a chance to win the game.

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2 hours ago, theBitterFig said:
5 hours ago, Bucknife said:

Nightmares of Vader + 3 RZ2s flashing through my mind....

Doesn't sound bad.

But is it better than Whisper and Grand Inquisitor?

If I had to commit, I'd say yes.

I mean, what if Vader+Whisper & Inqy could have another Generic Inquisitor just slapped onto the squad as is?

Not saying Zizi, Tallie or Greer are level with Whisper or Inq, but I'd put double I5 RZs + an extra I4 Greer at the cream of the crop.

Then again, there's bid to consider and if the 3 attack die Whisper has reaction or not to the RZs.

It'd be a crazy match to watch, for sure.