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[RStan 3,627]

2 hours ago, svelok said:

this is a lot of words for extended problems

hyperspace has unveiled that the talent slot is the enemy and we're better off without it

I for one am very Proud of the Tradition of the talent slot in hyperspace. 

[theBitterFig 11,640]

5 hours ago, GreenDragoon said:

Marksmanship + Autoblaster is another unfun, frustrating card combo that should not be in hyperspace imo. So one of the two had to go.

That's entirely fair, and I've certainly had that thought before.  Between Scyks and B-Wings with their new Configuration, it's for the best the MMS/ABS combo doesn't exist.

However, if MMS was primary-only like Predator or Crack Shot, I'd be happy to have it in HS.

9 hours ago, Do I need a Username said:

Also, plain just for points talents shouldn't be a thing, fight me.

Eh.  I kinda think there should be some plain things.  I like that upgrades like Shield Upgrade and Perceptive Copilot exist.  It's good for there to be upgrades which aren't necessarily part of combos (pretending ABS doesn't exist for a sec), but do something minor on there own.  Why should that cut off at the Talent slot?

To be sure, I'm glad Predator and Crack Shot are out. They're just too ubiquitous, too plain.

Marksmanship... that's a bit different.  Crits can easily be wasted.  Bounce off shields, or happen when a ship is already doomed.  It doesn't help push damage through green dice.  As such, pretty much no one but Maarek Stele or maybe Bossk is ever going to use it.

So I think it'd be interesting to see how Marksmanship would do in a format where it's the only cheap option.  I generally think options are good.

4 hours ago, gadwag said:

With autoblaster, I'll assume the bullseye is 30% of the r1 arc and that Poe is out-of-arc and receiving the autoblaster effect 3/4 of the time. This gives him a 23% chance of activating the bullseye+MM combo.

Yeah, I don't really think that's a useful approach.  Trying to use probability to handle geometry, when ships aren't at all randomly placed, doesn't seem appropriate.

[catachanninja 4,528]

25 minutes ago, RStan said:

I for one am very Proud of the Tradition of the talent slot in hyperspace. 

I got to play PT last night, ya'll had already converted me, but oh my was it good. It's so strong

[Ablazoned 1,095]

13 hours ago, ClassicalMoser said:

I can see a case for it when:

1) You're flying Fett

2) You landed at R1 of 3+ 2-primary ships (otherwise you totally shouldn't be there)

3) You already have focus modification elsewhere (0-0-0, Maul, etc)

4) You couldn't Slave 1 your way out of the situation

5) Being stressed won't affect your choices next turn

This is a pretty rare scenario.

What about when you're confident you'll be taking powerful R1 shots?  For example, Fenn and a Zealous Recruit take R1 shots at Boba with Maul with focus and without reinforce (4.1 expected damage)

http://xwing.gateofstorms.net/2/multi/?d=kgAAAAYAAAAS&a1=UQgAAAAAAgAA&a2=QQgAAAAAAAAA

And without focus with reinforce (2.9 expected damage)

http://xwing.gateofstorms.net/2/multi/?d=EgABAAYAAAAS&a1=UQgAAAAAAgAA&a2=QQgAAAAAAAAA

[Biophysical 15,776]

20 minutes ago, catachanninja said:

I got to play PT last night, ya'll had already converted me, but oh my was it good. It's so strong

I love it because it's strong on ships that are kinda weenies.  It's so much less useful on aces.  That's definitely cool.  

Edited January 24, 2020 by Biophysical

[gennataos 5,873]

I have....concerns.  

[Boom Owl 13,254]

8 minutes ago, gennataos said:

I have....concerns.  

Says the i5 rz2a addict...

Edited January 24, 2020 by Boom Owl

[GreenDragoon 9,576]

6 minutes ago, Boom Owl said:

Says the i5 rz2a addict...

what? Is there any problem with an i5 boosting rear arc that gets a free green token for absolutely no reason and basically no condition?

[gennataos 5,873]

Just now, Boom Owl said:

Says the i5 rz2a addict...

I'm only addicted to one pilot in a different ship.    But, valid!  Exploit Zizi for the next six months!

For real, though, after playing a lot of rookies, that constant jousty time on target is way different than RZ-2 time on target.  The forward-facing guys stay in the scrum and generate a lot more blocking mess.  FO TIEs staying tough behind 3-die + focus and getting to delay their blue moves for a turn or two or forever seems as liberating as the RZ-2 dial, with no real disengage turn.  And no good incentive for the opponent to turn it off aside from dice luck.  Plus, bring all the debris you want, man.

[Boom Owl 13,254]

2 minutes ago, GreenDragoon said:

what? Is there any problem with an i5 boosting rear arc that gets a free green token for absolutely no reason and basically no condition?

Based on how ffg prices force and soontir? No I guess.

[GreenDragoon 9,576]

But seriously though, it's so ridiculous. I'll make sure to exploit it as long as it lasts, but it's really such an obviously bad idea...

[Biophysical 15,776]

16 minutes ago, gennataos said:

I'm only addicted to one pilot in a different ship.    But, valid!  Exploit Zizi for the next six months!

For real, though, after playing a lot of rookies, that constant jousty time on target is way different than RZ-2 time on target.  The forward-facing guys stay in the scrum and generate a lot more blocking mess.  FO TIEs staying tough behind 3-die + focus and getting to delay their blue moves for a turn or two or forever seems as liberating as the RZ-2 dial, with no real disengage turn.  And no good incentive for the opponent to turn it off aside from dice luck.  Plus, bring all the debris you want, man.

I think that's an accurate assessment.  On paper, I thought the proud FOs were just budget A-wings.  Good, but a little worse.  Staying pointed at the scrum really is a pretty big deal, though, and Muse fueling it turn after turn is a little nuts.  

Also? Debris is awesome. 

[gennataos 5,873]

4 minutes ago, Biophysical said:

Also? Debris is awesome. 

Rey w/Korr Sella had more in common with FO than she cared to admit.

[catachanninja 4,528]

2 minutes ago, gennataos said:

Rey w/Korr Sella had more in common with FO than she cared to admit.

she is a palpatine afterall 

[Biophysical 15,776]

8 minutes ago, catachanninja said:

she is a palpatine afterall 

FFG Knew!

[catachanninja 4,528]

Just now, Biophysical said:

FFG Knew!

They lied to us when i asked if theyd seen the movie!

[Q10fanatic 348]

13 hours ago, MasterShake2 said:

 

Only a prequel deals in memes

[impspy 1,210]

Am I really gonna have to pick up another /ba just so I can have 4 copies of Proud Trad?

[RStan 3,627]

3 minutes ago, impspy said:

Am I really gonna have to pick up another /ba just so I can have 4 copies of Proud Trad?

That's the only thing I'm concerned about...my wallet and the unnecessary 4 TIE/bas. 

[Biophysical 15,776]

1 minute ago, RStan said:

That's the only thing I'm concerned about...my wallet and the unnecessary 4 TIE/bas. 

I feel like 1 ba probably fine, maybe 2.

[theBitterFig 11,640]

5 minutes ago, impspy said:

Am I really gonna have to pick up another /ba just so I can have 4 copies of Proud Trad?

There aren't any obvious talents in the Xi shuttle.  Might be one, might not.

[impspy 1,210]

Just now, theBitterFig said:

There aren't any obvious talents in the Xi shuttle.  Might be one, might not.

That's where I'll get my fifth

[catachanninja 4,528]

9 minutes ago, impspy said:

Am I really gonna have to pick up another /ba just so I can have 4 copies of Proud Trad?

The Most i've seen in a list i like is four, the list im playing right now contains three

[jagsba 3,446]

42 minutes ago, catachanninja said:

The Most i've seen in a list i like is four, the list im playing right now contains three

Any more and you'll start running out of cereals to name

[Boom Owl 13,254]

1 hour ago, Biophysical said:

I feel like 1 ba probably fine, maybe 2.

2-4