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Hoarder of Garlic Bread got a reaction from Brunas in Carolina Krayts is the best X-Wing podcast
Ah Tavison, the OP merging of Tavson and Thannison!
As a sidenote, what would Tavson crew do? If Thannison crew/pilot punishes getting stressed/red/orange tokens, would Tavson just be a single recurring charge of his ability? How much would that cost, 10 pt?
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Hoarder of Garlic Bread reacted to MasterShake2 in Carolina Krayts is the best X-Wing podcast
Doesn't get played much anymore...but Tavison
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Hoarder of Garlic Bread reacted to gennataos in Carolina Krayts is the best X-Wing podcast
Yeah, I just edited that one in there.
I did try a Snap/Poe/Kare list (cuz, you know...Black Squadron theme) and wasn't enamored with it, but my next try was going to include Nien like you did. Looks super fun.
[edit] - Oh! And you don't HAVE to clear the strain next turn. Generally would like to, but red moves next turn isn't out of the question.
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Hoarder of Garlic Bread reacted to MasterShake2 in Carolina Krayts is the best X-Wing podcast
Also, being able to see that you will bump, closing foils, then deciding at the start of engagement if a mod is worth it...way crazier than it seems
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Hoarder of Garlic Bread reacted to Boom Owl in Carolina Krayts is the best X-Wing podcast
Its so sleepy in here. Current points included for reference.
If the RZ2As had a title that locked the arc forward what else should it do and what would the i1 cost? 32 If the Resistance Transport did not have a reverse maneuver how much would Logistics cost? 32 If the Firespray's boost action was red how much would Boba cost? 86 If the errata for Slave 1 was reversed what would Slave 1 cost? 5 If the Athersprite's ship ability required using all available Force Charges how much would Obi-Wan cost? 49 If the Athersprite's Target Lock was a Purple action how much would Obi-Wan cost? 49 If the K-Turns on Tie Defenders were red how much would the i1s cost? 67 If the Tie Defenders ship ability was blank what would the i1s cost? 67 If the LAAT's ship ability was a separate title how much would the i2 LAAT cost? 51 If the Tie Academy pilot had a Range 0 only version of Warthogs pilot ability what would it cost? 22 If Kylo only had 1 force charge what would he cost? 76 If Wookies did not have the re-enforce action what would Kashyyk Defenders cost? 42 If Dash did not ignore obstacles what would he cost? 85 If Soontir's pilot ability did not work while stressed how much would he cost? 54 If the Tie Phantom did not gain an Evade after the decloak action what would a Imdaar cost? 43 If the Tie Phantom did not have access to the cloak action what would a Imdaar cost? 43 If the N1 ship ability read "After you fully execute a speed 3-5 maneuver, you may perform a barrel roll action" what would a Bravo cost? 33 If Craig was Craig how Craig would Craig be? Craig? -
Hoarder of Garlic Bread reacted to gennataos in Carolina Krayts is the best X-Wing podcast
Riffing off what @MasterShake2 said....
I used new Snap with 3 heroic BSAs for a couple games last night. My opponent and I were surprised at how powerful it felt. Things that made it feel great:
I locked on approach more than I thought I would. Makes sense once one ship is already damaged, because the opponent will want to keep shooting at them Mod when doing a red move (obviously) Mod when doing JUST a barrel roll or boost (less obvious) Mod when going over obstacles (even less obvious (to me)) Mod when bumping (discovered on accident). Tactical self-bumps are even better. The big one, IMO, is being able to make that strain/calc determination at the start of engagement for each ship is kind of a big deal. No shot, probably don't do it. Already have bullseye, maybe don't do it. I don't think I can stress this enough.
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Hoarder of Garlic Bread got a reaction from FlyingAnchors in Carolina Krayts is the best X-Wing podcast
Who needs a T85 when the T70 is finally doing all the cool stuff?
I still want to see a chonky X-Wing though, so hoping for the T85. A game of medium base X Wings and TIE fighters will be funny. Sumo-wing?
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Hoarder of Garlic Bread got a reaction from Brunas in Carolina Krayts is the best X-Wing podcast
Who needs a T85 when the T70 is finally doing all the cool stuff?
I still want to see a chonky X-Wing though, so hoping for the T85. A game of medium base X Wings and TIE fighters will be funny. Sumo-wing?
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Hoarder of Garlic Bread got a reaction from Cerebrawl in Carolina Krayts is the best X-Wing podcast
Who needs a T85 when the T70 is finally doing all the cool stuff?
I still want to see a chonky X-Wing though, so hoping for the T85. A game of medium base X Wings and TIE fighters will be funny. Sumo-wing?
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Hoarder of Garlic Bread got a reaction from hargleblarg in Carolina Krayts is the best X-Wing podcast
Who needs a T85 when the T70 is finally doing all the cool stuff?
I still want to see a chonky X-Wing though, so hoping for the T85. A game of medium base X Wings and TIE fighters will be funny. Sumo-wing?
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Hoarder of Garlic Bread reacted to MasterShake2 in Carolina Krayts is the best X-Wing podcast
First few games with this
Poe Dameron (HoH) (65)
Backwards Tailslide (2)
R4 Astromech (2)
Overdrive Thruster (6)
Integrated S-Foils (0)
Black One (2)
Ship total: 77 Half Points: 39 Threshold: 4
Temmin Wexley (HoH) (54)
Backwards Tailslide (2)
R4 Astromech (2)
Integrated S-Foils (0)
Ship total: 58 Half Points: 29 Threshold: 4
Nien Nunb (55)
Backwards Tailslide (2)
R4 Astromech (2)
Pattern Analyzer (5)
Integrated S-Foils (0)
Ship total: 64 Half Points: 32 Threshold: 4
Total: 199
View in Yet Another Squad Builder 2.0: https://raithos.github.io/?f=Resistance&d=v8ZsZ200Z442X357W5WW345W175W171WY443X357W5WWW175WWY298X357W5W206WW175WW&sn=Unnamed Squadron&obs=
This is a lot of fun. I actually love playing it. The number of options and combos available just gives you a lot to do and a lot of choices between being defensive or aggressive. It can be tedious to micro-manage with the tokens and S-Foil flipping. My opponents were also getting frustrated with Nein, specifically one turn where he was jammed, then Tallon Rolled, Focus-Rolled with PA over debris, focus cleared the jam, took a lock with his normal action, then opened his foils and one-shotted a TIE interceptor. Also, opponent was super suprised when Poe Target Locked- Barrel Rolled using a 2 template over debris, then opened foils and 4 dice double modded a ship. (gratned he was double stressed, but that was a kill my opponent did not see coming and couldn't punish).
That being said, I'm going to make changes. R4 goes off Nein, he doesn't usually keep stress and, honestly the way he clears strain is either by being shot at or just building up a pile (because Temmin doesn't care if you're already strained). I'm going with old Poe vs new. It doesn't do much for other ships in this list and the once per every other turn really limited him. Debating dropping Black One just because the versatility of Overdrive and Backwards Tailslide (especially a Boost and Roll in any order where you can make one use a different template and go over obstacles) largely got him out of trouble when he had actions anyways.
But seriously, Backwards Tailslide + Temmin + Overdrive Booster + Pattern Analyzer is such a fun and confusing mess that I absolutely love it.
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Hoarder of Garlic Bread got a reaction from theBitterFig in TIE strikers at Store Championships [picture heavy]
Except Suppressive Gunner is a mod and Snapshot doesn't let you mod.
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Hoarder of Garlic Bread reacted to MasterShake2 in Carolina Krayts is the best X-Wing podcast
Hmmm, yes, I see
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Hoarder of Garlic Bread got a reaction from gennataos in Ryunekes Battle Reports
Considering that with the R4 droid that Poe is essentially SLAMing every turn, might I propose we refer to Overdrive Poe as a GunPoet (pronounced like "Gunboat", not "Gun-poet")? What sayeth @gennataos?
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Hoarder of Garlic Bread got a reaction from Turcopolier in Ryunekes Battle Reports
Considering that with the R4 droid that Poe is essentially SLAMing every turn, might I propose we refer to Overdrive Poe as a GunPoet (pronounced like "Gunboat", not "Gun-poet")? What sayeth @gennataos?
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Hoarder of Garlic Bread reacted to RStan in Carolina Krayts is the best X-Wing podcast
For some reason though, not as many Rebel Falcons, which I personally think was an oversight by the community. Granted, they need to find what else goes in the list with either Han or Leia and nothing is as good as the RZ2s from Resistance that go with Rey. Big ship, big orange, and boost action should've clicked some lightbulbs more though....
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Hoarder of Garlic Bread got a reaction from Ryuneke in Ryunekes Battle Reports
Considering that with the R4 droid that Poe is essentially SLAMing every turn, might I propose we refer to Overdrive Poe as a GunPoet (pronounced like "Gunboat", not "Gun-poet")? What sayeth @gennataos?
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Hoarder of Garlic Bread reacted to Ryuneke in Ryunekes Battle Reports
Played another game yesterday with Poe and Han. The guy I am played against told me that he wasn't much into X-Wing lately so he put together something he wanted to try.
Vs Soontir, Vader, Seyn Marana, Tie/rb
Setup: Because I gave him initiative I have a huge advantage here. I actually used Han's ability setting him up on the left threatening Seyn and the rb. I dialed in a 1 bank to the right. With Kaydel crew Han's able to adapt to Seyns move. Poe will move straight and joust with Soontir and Vader because I was pretty confident I can outfly them with Overdrive Thrusters. And if Soontir and Vader move towards Han, Poe will be behind them.
Poe went 3 straight, focused and Overdrive barrel rolled right. I did this because 1) I love this upgrade 2) Staying in the middle would have given Soontir his focus 3) Poe has better options for next round. Soontir had a good roll and I kept my focus for offense losing 1 shield. Unfortunately the Ace of Legend rolled 2 evades in return and dodged the incoming shot.
Han had more luck. I kept the 1 bank and focused. Han has a chance of 95% rolling 3 hits if he has a focus and if Lone Wolf + Rey are active (90% chance that the dice will show 4 hits if he rolls 4 attack dice). Seyn took 2 damage.
Soontir will probably go 2 straight trying to block Poe's 1 speed maneuvers so I dialed in a 2 bank. If Vader turns towards Poe he can use his Overdrive Thrusters to arcdodge the dark lord.
Soontir went 4 straight and boosted while Vader turned towards Han. I used Kaydel to change Han's maneuver so that he didn't get shot by Vader. Poe used Overdrive Thrusters for a barrel roll but wasn't able to shoot Soontir by some pixels...
Han killed Seyn.
Poe's position is excellent. A 1 straight is excellent to avoid getting blocked by Soontir. Han will take damage the upcoming round but can unload into Vader as well.
Soontir's block attempt failed and Poe put a fully modded 5 dice Torpedo into him (72% chance of rolling 5 hits). With Outmaneuver been active Poe killed Soontir. Han and Vader traded shots both losing 2 shields. I was happy with that. Poe is still in a good position for the upcoming round.
Poe put the first damage into the Tie/rb. Han disengaged.
The upcoming round could be problematic for Poe with Vader approaching and the rb being able to block him. Therefore I was scared dialing in a 3 straight or a bank towards Vader. I dialed in a 2 bank to the left to avoid the block.
Now here's the Overdrive Thrusters turn picture by picture:
The empire has moved: the rb tried to block Poe while Vader is lurking in the back.
Poe after executing a 2 bank and barrel rolling right.
Poe's final position after using Overdrive Thrusters. I LOVE IT!!!
In a game without Overdrive Thrusters he probably would have taken damage that turn considering Vaders position. Now Poe's pretty save turning around the debris. If Vader 3 tallon he would land in front of the debris so I thought that he will turn towards Han most likely.
The last round. Han lost his last shields and Vader couldn't roll enough evades to survive both attacks. My opponent conceded because the rb can't win this...
It was my second game with Overdrive Poe and I am really enjoy flying him. This upgrade makes him so much better because it compensates his major flaws pretty well: 1) arcdodging and disengaging without taking a ton of damage 2) engaging without being too predictable. Flying him with this upgrade requires a lot of practice though because I am not used to flying a ship with that kind of barrel roll/boosting options. And I haven't even used Black One yet .
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Hoarder of Garlic Bread got a reaction from Brunas in Carolina Krayts is the best X-Wing podcast
Hot take:
The new WSO gunner will be too expensive to spam effectively, especially when most factions can get around its need.
As previously discussed, it'll be great on single ships like a Torpedo Dengar with Jango crew and False Codes. But it's not worth spamming it in a world of passive sensors, targeting sync, lock sharing, or early locks.
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Hoarder of Garlic Bread reacted to Ryuneke in Ryunekes Battle Reports
It is time. I can finally run Poe with Overdrive Thrusters! Let the fun begin!
(I still think he's too expensive and won't be competetive with this upgrade, though.)
This is the list I want to try. Fat Poe. Fat Han. That's everything I need.
Poe Dameron (67)
Outmaneuver (6)
R4 Astromech (2)
Overdrive Thruster (6)
Integrated S-Foils (0)
Black One (2)
Adv. Proton Torpedoes (5)
Han Solo (63)
Lone Wolf (5)
Kaydel Connix (5)
Korr Sella (6)
Rey (14)
Contraband Cybernetics (2)
Shield Upgrade (4)
Rey’s Millennium Falcon (2)
Total: 189
View in Yet Another Squad Builder 2.0
Played this list a couple of times a year ago and it was good fun back then. Han has some tricks using Kaydel Connix to react at the board state. Poe has all the offensive upgrades to max his damage output. I think Overdrive Thrusters will help him to disengage and reengage later which was always one of the biggest problems Poe had.
My opponent put Guri/Fenn on the table. A good matchup for me because Guri is pretty much just a Starviper in this one.
I kept Han and Poe together. As Guri approached she lost 2 shields. Poe was able to Overdrive once to barrel roll out of Fenns arc.
I took pictures of the turn that decided the game:
Guri already moved. She barrel rolled and took a calculate to get some distance to Poe. In the picture Poe already executed a 2 bank maneuver. He then took a focus to activate Overdrive Thrusters ending up there:
Nice! An Adv. Torpedo with Outmaneuver killed Guri thanks to Overdrive Thrusters. (Fenn still moved btw).
That was basically game. Fenn halved Han but got destroyed two rounds later.
Even if I used the Overdrive Thrusters only 3 times, they were really helpful bringing Poe in a good position to either block Fenn or get a good shot.
I am looking forward testing this upgrade against different archetypes.
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Hoarder of Garlic Bread reacted to RStan in Carolina Krayts is the best X-Wing podcast
TIE SF with Missile and Passive Sensors, while everyone wants to smash that duplicate button, adding in WSO and not spamming and instead creating a solid filler in a mix squad could be useful IMO.
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Hoarder of Garlic Bread got a reaction from Cuz05 in Carolina Krayts is the best X-Wing podcast
Hot take:
The new WSO gunner will be too expensive to spam effectively, especially when most factions can get around its need.
As previously discussed, it'll be great on single ships like a Torpedo Dengar with Jango crew and False Codes. But it's not worth spamming it in a world of passive sensors, targeting sync, lock sharing, or early locks.
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Hoarder of Garlic Bread got a reaction from FlyingAnchors in Carolina Krayts is the best X-Wing podcast
Hot take:
The new WSO gunner will be too expensive to spam effectively, especially when most factions can get around its need.
As previously discussed, it'll be great on single ships like a Torpedo Dengar with Jango crew and False Codes. But it's not worth spamming it in a world of passive sensors, targeting sync, lock sharing, or early locks.
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Hoarder of Garlic Bread got a reaction from ToiletPaper Fiend in Screaming into the Void: An Apt Title for an FO-centered Blog
The king is dead. Long live the...chaos?
https://hoarderofgarlicbread.wordpress.com/2020/10/30/emergency-nerf/
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Hoarder of Garlic Bread reacted to MasterShake2 in Carolina Krayts is the best X-Wing podcast
*reads Backwards Tailslide*
"Everything is coming up Kulbee Speardo!"
Admit it, you forgot this pilot existed
