I know he's not the best of the best, but I am very much looking forward to Hobbie w/ Refit, Targeting Astromech, Servos, and IA for [25] points. A little T-Rolling defender, this guy!

That will make such lists much better in many cases, and I'm looking forward to it. That said, I think Rebel nonsense will continue to outperform that archetype given what we know at the moment. Until the future unpredictable nonsense of the future makes the current nonsense seem like good clean fun.

I'd love to see a pack with an X-Wing and a Y-Wing. Or a Y-Wing and the RZ-1 A-Wing.

Thanks, @Arschbombe. BTW, it looks like https://geordanr.github.io has been updated.

@dmborqueHi, thanks for the response. After my post I was able to find the g+ page and download from there. Seems to be working just great. Is there a feature that allows exporting in XWS?

My version appears to be 1.68. I found the Check for Updates button. A download progress bar appears, then downloads something, but then I don't seem to have any option to update the app, nor can I find whatever file was downloaded. I'm curious: where did you get this app, I cannot find it on the Google Play store?

I just downloaded this for android and it seemed to be missing all the new stuff. Is there a web app or something I am missing?

I flew this list just yesterday. It's true that having only a focus for attack most of the time can be a let down, but it's a lot of firepower. And those things really can block like champs. Take TLs when appropriate and you can scare almost anything. There are tough matchups, and frustrating ones, but it's solid and fun. Go for it. (although the poster above is right about Tarn, once the PS1s are spoiled.

I have been having intermittent trouble with that squad builder for a few days.

You got me all excited for nothing! Curse you! I just checked: Aurora does not have Renegade Refit nor Servomotor S-Foils (at least not the Android version, at least not yet).

Until the squad builders catch up with the newly revealed information, you'll need to use a JSON text string to load the new upgrades. I don't really know how that stuff works, but I was able to figure out the syntax (turns out it's logical - go figure). Now that I've done that, you can load a squad of 5 rookies with the new goodies into Vassal right now! just click Spawn Squad and paste in the following text, Happy Hunting! {"description":"","faction":"rebel","name":"Refit Rookies","pilots":[{"name":"rookiepilot","points":24,"ship":"xwing","upgrades":{"torpedo":["renegaderefit"],"amd":["flightassistastromech"],"mod":["integratedastromech","servomotorsfoils"]}},{"name":"rookiepilot","points":24,"ship":"xwing","upgrades":{"torpedo":["renegaderefit"],"amd":["flightassistastromech"],"mod":["integratedastromech","servomotorsfoils"]}},{"name":"rookiepilot","points":24,"ship":"xwing","upgrades":{"torpedo":["renegaderefit"],"amd":["flightassistastromech"],"mod":["integratedastromech","servomotorsfoils"]}},{"name":"rookiepilot","points":24,"ship":"xwing","upgrades":{"torpedo":["renegaderefit"],"amd":["flightassistastromech"],"mod":["integratedastromech","servomotorsfoils"]}},{"name":"rookiepilot","points":24,"ship":"xwing","upgrades":{"torpedo":["renegaderefit"],"amd":["flightassistastromech"],"mod":["integratedastromech","servomotorsfoils"]}}]}

By giving up it's Torpedo slot, sure

Surely you have a box full of Proton Torpedoes sitting nearby? Toss one on Norra

Sadly, nope. See my above post (probably posted while you were typing!)

Just want to get this in here now: the Boost Action on your action bar provided by Servomotor S-Foils card will NOT allow an X-Wing to equip Autothrusters (unless you ALSO buy Engine Upgrade). This is because of the following line from the Dual Cards rules card: "Dual Upgrade cards are not active until they are placed in the play area during setup. Only the faceup side of a Dual Upgrade card is active." Happy hunting! Very excited!

@Do I need a Username I am currently headed towards a HotAC build with PtL, Sabine, Etahn A'baht, & Ten Numb as my EPTs. Thought about Expertise, but I'd rather move wherever I'd like then auto crit every shot! That said, I agree with the sentiment that Predator & Expertise are both noticeably more powerful than most other EPTs and Pilot Abilities available in HotAC.

There are at least two big events today: the New England Regional and the UK System Open. Does anyone know if these events will be streamed, and what the urls are to watch said streams? EDIT: Found one for the UK System open, I think: https://www.twitch.tv/firstearth

By quantity of participants, is 508 the biggest X-Wing tournament ever? That's a basically a Legion ™ of players!

Ah. Thanks for the explanation. I have some difficulties with this line of reasoning. 1) Jostero's ability is what we're really trying to figure this out for, so that should definitely not be a reason. 2) I understand what you're saying about "when" and "after", but Dace doesn't say "when (or after) attacking" he says "when an ion token is assigned". Those other pilots you mention are "when attacking." It would be cool if Jostero could trigger from Dace, but it seems it's not supported by the rules.

I just don't understand the argument that Dace's ability ought to be treated as "after attacking". It's phrased the way it is so that it can be triggered as a result either of attacks which assign Ion tokens or as a result of other effects which do so. Ion Cannon Turret assigns an Ion token after comparing dice, but before damage is dealt, a window during which I think it's clear there is still a "defender". Dace triggers as soon as an Ion token is assigned, and if it's from an Ion Cannon Turret, that's before damage is dealt, and therefore while there is still a defender. That's my understanding anyway, but I just want to understand the actual truth of the matter, so if I'm wrong I'd love to know how and why.

@Stoneface In the timing chart, between steps 6 & 7, the determination of "Did the attack hit?" is made. If that's a "Yes", an Ion token is assigned (possibly triggering Dace, and then possibly Jostero). I think you're with me so far. If I understand you correctly, you're saying that after this point, there is no more "defender" and therefore Jostero can trigger from Dace's ability. I disagree. In step 7 itself (after the Dace-window triggering moment of "Did the attack hit?"), parts iii and iv still refer to a "defender". So long as there is a "defender", Jostero does not trigger. EDIT: sorry, I misread you, Stoneface. You're saying Ion and Dace apply "After attacking". I'm suggesting that's not what Dace's card says. His ability triggers when the Ion is applied, which is, I think when the "hit" is determined, in the box between 6 & 7.

Did they send this thread.... to kill me?

Actually, it doesn't work because you cannot SLAM as a free action.

I think Greedo only works if you're already past shields and hitting the hull. Greedo: "The first time you attack each round and the first time you defend each round, the first Damage card dealt is dealt faceup." When hits or crits are cancelled by shield tokens, there are no damage cards being dealt. Plus: I don't want to carry Greedo vs a Ghost w/ TLT. I don't want the TLT to deal face up damage!

Hurrah! I like these changes. And, I think they all seem to be worded fairly clearly, do they not? I'm happy to do a random pick-up game now without having to worry if I'll see Trajectory Nymulator.