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LOL!

That thing is only 1/4 the size it would be to scale.

I rest my case lol!


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* That start destroyer is about a quarter bigger than an Imperial II I believe -

I know I have already been playing with some rules for a scenario to be reminiscent of Battlefront 2, with two squadrons of fighters going at it while a Corvette on each side trade blows. The goal will be to eliminate the opposing corvette while keeping other fighters off your six.

I'm using a flat paper Corvettes with separate turbolaser turrets that you can download from BGG. I'm hoping to find a good top-down view of one of the frigate-sized star destroyers for the Imperials, rather than just an Imperial Corellian Corvette.

So... After humming and hawing for quite a while, I eventually got my research done after reading some threads and watching the Tabletop and Beasts of War videos... I finally jumped into X wing today with my first purchases.

Surprisingly, it was the fact they were pre painted that made my final decision. The fact that it's get some cardboard and stands organised then it's ready to go just made me feel less guilty.

My first purchases was the Starter Set and Kyle -The Badass - Katarn. (There isn't a Corran Horn model planned for any point, is there?)

I suppose what I need to get next is another Imperial ship to balance things. Would the Lambda actually end up being too much at this point? Especially since all I've done so far is watched a few videos and spectated a game or two?

 Compel wrote:
I suppose what I need to get next is another Imperial ship to balance things. Would the Lambda actually end up being too much at this point? Especially since all I've done so far is watched a few videos and spectated a game or two?

The Lambda is a cool and iconic model, and comes with a few things like crew and modifications that are really nifty, but on its own I wouldn't recommend it for a starting out purchase for gameplay. It's a support ship, and as such is really better saved for when you have your feet under you on tactics and list-building and a variety of ships to play with. Definitely something to pick up, because I'm far too amused by the moving wings, but it's not the best bang-for-your-buck on the table right now.

If you're looking at an Imperial ship, a TIE Interceptor (assuming you can find one), or a Firespray (more expensive, but generally readily available) are good choices. TIE Bombers are interesting as well, but I wouldn't prioritize them over the other two.

Another solid buy is a a second Starter; 2 more TIE fighters, an X-Wing and an extra set of dice and movement templates are most useful, and you get it for less than the cost of the 3 ships on their own even at retail (I think...haven't checked UK prices). If you can land one on sale, that much the better.

 Compel wrote:
So... After humming and hawing for quite a while, I eventually got my research done after reading some threads and watching the Tabletop and Beasts of War videos... I finally jumped into X wing today with my first purchases.

Surprisingly, it was the fact they were pre painted that made my final decision. The fact that it's get some cardboard and stands organised then it's ready to go just made me feel less guilty.

My first purchases was the Starter Set and Kyle -The Badass - Katarn. (There isn't a Corran Horn model planned for any point, is there?)

I suppose what I need to get next is another Imperial ship to balance things. Would the Lambda actually end up being too much at this point? Especially since all I've done so far is watched a few videos and spectated a game or two?

I'd like a Corran Horn X-Wing card too. They've announced that Wes Janson and Jek Porkins will be the next two named X-Wing pilots (in the set with the Rebel Transport and its X-wing escort) but I'd say that Corran Horn, Hobbie Klivan and maybe Gavin Darklighter are the remaining Rogues with enough longevity to justify pilot cards.

I'd like there to be some way to create named cards at some point. I'd love to do a Wedge Antilles, Garik 'Face' Loran, Kell Tainer and Wes Janson 100pt list.

I imagine that since Corran has green stripes on his X Wing, if he was released it'd be in some sort of equivalent of the Imperial Aces set?

darrkespur wrote:

 Compel wrote:
So... After humming and hawing for quite a while, I eventually got my research done after reading some threads and watching the Tabletop and Beasts of War videos... I finally jumped into X wing today with my first purchases.

Surprisingly, it was the fact they were pre painted that made my final decision. The fact that it's get some cardboard and stands organised then it's ready to go just made me feel less guilty.

My first purchases was the Starter Set and Kyle -The Badass - Katarn. (There isn't a Corran Horn model planned for any point, is there?)

I suppose what I need to get next is another Imperial ship to balance things. Would the Lambda actually end up being too much at this point? Especially since all I've done so far is watched a few videos and spectated a game or two?

I'd like a Corran Horn X-Wing card too. They've announced that Wes Janson and Jek Porkins will be the next two named X-Wing pilots (in the set with the Rebel Transport and its X-wing escort) but I'd say that Corran Horn, Hobbie Klivan and maybe Gavin Darklighter are the remaining Rogues with enough longevity to justify pilot cards.

I'd like there to be some way to create named cards at some point. I'd love to do a Wedge Antilles, Garik 'Face' Loran, Kell Tainer and Wes Janson 100pt list.

unofficial of course but pretty neat:

http://home.comcast.net/~jason.fuller/cardGenerator.html

 Compel wrote:
So... After humming and hawing for quite a while, I eventually got my research done after reading some threads and watching the Tabletop and Beasts of War videos... I finally jumped into X wing today with my first purchases.

Surprisingly, it was the fact they were pre painted that made my final decision. The fact that it's get some cardboard and stands organised then it's ready to go just made me feel less guilty.

My first purchases was the Starter Set and Kyle -The Badass - Katarn. (There isn't a Corran Horn model planned for any point, is there?)

I suppose what I need to get next is another Imperial ship to balance things. Would the Lambda actually end up being too much at this point? Especially since all I've done so far is watched a few videos and spectated a game or two?

Congrats of finally getting your start. I was like you. I would get another starter set. For more X-wings and Ties. Also you get more DICE without buying them separately. Also extra counters and templates never hurt. So much cheaper to buy the core sets to get X-wings and Ties. With that said, Also get one X-wing and Tie Fighter blister pack (or what ever they are called) so you can have access to those cards that are not in the core set.

Basically it's what you can get your hands on for your next purchase. At least for me, I buy what I don't have. I want a Y-wing and Tie Advance but can't buy them, so I bought what I could. Finally I was able to get an A-wing, B-wing, Tie interceptor and the Crow (forget the name, that one from the video game.)

B-wings only $7.25 at Miniature Market today only

http://www.miniaturemarket.com/ffgswx14.html

(about 500 in stock so I though it was worth posting)

Wow, I guess they were banking (both figuratively and literally) on them getting to ridiculous prices or perhaps pulled a 1990's MTG ordering move (if you only get 10% of the stock you order, you order 1000% of what you need! Genius!... until you actually get what you order...).

 warboss wrote:
Wow, I guess they were banking (both figuratively and literally) on them getting to ridiculous prices or perhaps pulled a 1990's MTG ordering move (if you only get 10% of the stock you order, you order 1000% of what you need! Genius!... until you actually get what you order...).

Or perhaps they thought, "Hey we order the heck out of all of the X-Wing sku's because they often become unavailable for months at a time and well even though we will sell them eventually, lets have a killer daily deal!"

MM often has daily deals on stuff which would sell anyway around 50% off - I'd say they're banking on people ordering more stuff right along and making a profit on that.

And at these costs I can grab a few even though I rarely play. The price is right. I ordered 4 (thats the most you can use in a 100pt game right?)

 Hulksmash wrote:
And at these costs I can grab a few even though I rarely play. The price is right. I ordered 4 (thats the most you can use in a 100pt game right?)

Yeah, and that's going to be fairly stripped down list; the basic B-Wing is 22 points.

Still, it's possible and with bigger games in the offing, it can't hurt since you're basically getting the 4 for the price of 2 at retail.

Thanks Krinsath!

Yeah, when I do grab models for X-wing it's normally at costs like these and the goal is currently to be able to play any variant of a 100pt list. So basically buying enough of every ship that at minimum points I can cram into 100pts

Do they have a free shipping level or flat shipping rate?

edit: Found the free shipping info.. don't know if there is a flat rate under $99 or if its dependent on the order contents.

"Free shipping policy: Orders over $99 qualify for our free shipping discount. This applies only to the 48 continental states. Shipments going to Alaska, Hawaii, or to a P.O. Box do not qualify because of increased shipping rates to these addresses."

Yeah, with the discount you're still getting it cheaper after shipping if you're ordering a few of them than if you got them somehwere else. Normal discounted cost being around $12.

Well, I got together with my other playing buddies and ordered 10!

The RRP in dollars is the same over here in GBP, so they work out substantially less than half UK RRP!

Splitting the shipping between us means they work out just slightly over half UK price, so even if they get screened by Customs (which isn't a gimme) we're still quids in!

MM ships by weight on orders less than $99, or at least that's how it seems.

Whoa! That is one superb webstore, they've got everything under the bloomin' sun, and then some more! If it wasn't for the (international) postage prices It'd drain my bank account entirely!


Might have to convince some associates of it's merits...

 Scrub wrote:
Whoa! That is one superb webstore, they've got everything under the bloomin' sun, and then some more! If it wasn't for the (international) postage prices It'd drain my bank account entirely!


Might have to convince some associates of it's merits...

One of my friends is living at home while he saves a deposit for a house.

I was so keen to get people on board to split shipping and concerned they'd sell out, that when he didn't answer his mobile after 3 tries over the course of an hour, I called his parents landline and asked his mum if I could speak to him!

I'm in my 30s and he turned 40 this year, but that was the fastest way to make myself feel twelve again I've ever encountered!

I'm glad my posting was useful

(anybody who facebooks, should Like Miniature Market as they post their deal of the day every day. Often junk, but sometimes gems like this)

I picked up two. That's the most I can ever see running.

Guys, a great resource to make your own custom acrylics -
http://mechanicalwarhorse.com/

I used them to create various tokens and the base for my corvette, very high quality stuff. I know a lot of people have mentioned wanting to do their own DIY stuff, so thought it worth it to mention it in here.





http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/60/529890.page#6130516

Also, make sure to check out that thread, and the section in general if you haven't already!

yeah,
Very nice, I like the idea of tiny tokens for shields.
And tiny tokens for hits to track hits on a ships base.
Maybe if they had a bundle of tokens?


Ok While we are advertising Custom Products!

A member of the Facebook UK X-Wing FFG FAN page is selling Star Field Maps.
Join the group and message him if your interested.. I'll find out if he has a email for requests?
Great selection of designs, colours and sizes available, 3x3' 4x3' and 6x4'.

Chris wrote:If you would like a different colour or size, or want to add a graphic etc. just ask!...

So I did I asked for the red one in 4x4 with a 3x3 area marked out within with a thin red line.
Chris quickly knocked this up. And I love it.
If you look closely you can see the game area.
So 3'x3' tourney games with templates and cards all sitting in space..
Or bigger 4'x4' games if I want!

A Custom 4'x4' Print = £41.75 including UK - UK postage.
Should arrive Soon and I'll get more photos!

Panic...

Hehehehhee!



4 B-Wing
4 TIE Bomber
4 Hawk
2 A-Wing (for 4 total)
2 TIE Advanced (for 4 total)
3 TIE (for 8 total)
2 Lambda
1 Falcon (for 2 total)
1 Slave 1 (for 2 total)

...You're nuts

That looks taller than your kid.

Yeah,
Nice haul.
But 4 hwks!?

Hwks seem expensive on eBay too...
Is there a build or a card I'm not aware of?
What am I missing?

Panic...

I dunno. When I got the Core set from my LGS about three weeks ago, they had about 8 of them on the shelves.