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2014/08/15 16:42:42
Subject: FFG announced a new 3rd faction for X-Wing
We find comfort among those who agree with us - growth among those who don't. - Frank Howard Clark
The wise man doubts often, and changes his mind; the fool is obstinate, and doubts not; he knows all things but his own ignorance.
The correct statement of individual rights is that everyone has the right to an opinion, but crucially, that opinion can be roundly ignored and even made fun of, particularly if it is demonstrably nonsense!” Professor Brian Cox
Yes, the FFG in-flight report at GenCon, happening as I type. Darth GM is posting newsworthy 'star wars related stuff' on his twitter feed if you are interested in up to the minute news
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So that's Y Wings, Z95, "Star Vyper?" an "Interrupter?" something about IG2000 and some thing about alternate Slave 1 and HWKs
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We find comfort among those who agree with us - growth among those who don't. - Frank Howard Clark
The wise man doubts often, and changes his mind; the fool is obstinate, and doubts not; he knows all things but his own ignorance.
The correct statement of individual rights is that everyone has the right to an opinion, but crucially, that opinion can be roundly ignored and even made fun of, particularly if it is demonstrably nonsense!” Professor Brian Cox
Not sure, unless that Star Vyper is a named IG-3000, that's an IG3000 according to the box!
We find comfort among those who agree with us - growth among those who don't. - Frank Howard Clark
The wise man doubts often, and changes his mind; the fool is obstinate, and doubts not; he knows all things but his own ignorance.
The correct statement of individual rights is that everyone has the right to an opinion, but crucially, that opinion can be roundly ignored and even made fun of, particularly if it is demonstrably nonsense!” Professor Brian Cox
That's the IG-2000, the starship of droid bounty hunter IG-88.
'It is a source of constant consternation that my opponents cannot correlate their innate inferiority with their inevitable defeat. It would seem that stupidity is as eternal as war.'
- Nemesor Zahndrekh of the Sautekh Dynasty Overlord of the Crownworld of Gidrim
2014/08/15 17:23:10
Subject: FFG announced a new 3rd faction for X-Wing
Ghaz wrote: That's the IG-2000, the starship of droid bounty hunter IG-88.
That's what I thought, as I haven't heard of an IG3000, but the images seem to say 3000
Automatically Appended Next Post: If it is indeed the IG2000, I guess Mist Hunter, Hound's Tooth and Punishing One could be in the works for later waves too!
I'm not sure it is a typo dude, they could be the same type of ship, nothing's clear just now!
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We find comfort among those who agree with us - growth among those who don't. - Frank Howard Clark
The wise man doubts often, and changes his mind; the fool is obstinate, and doubts not; he knows all things but his own ignorance.
The correct statement of individual rights is that everyone has the right to an opinion, but crucially, that opinion can be roundly ignored and even made fun of, particularly if it is demonstrably nonsense!” Professor Brian Cox
'It is a source of constant consternation that my opponents cannot correlate their innate inferiority with their inevitable defeat. It would seem that stupidity is as eternal as war.'
- Nemesor Zahndrekh of the Sautekh Dynasty Overlord of the Crownworld of Gidrim
2014/08/15 17:43:11
Subject: Re:FFG announced a new 3rd faction for X-Wing
So we have the M3-A Interceptor (not Interruptor)
Star Viper (such as the Virago from SotE)
IG-2000 (has to be, the 3000 appears to never have existed)
Plus Ys, Z95s and versions of Slave 1 and HWK
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We find comfort among those who agree with us - growth among those who don't. - Frank Howard Clark
The wise man doubts often, and changes his mind; the fool is obstinate, and doubts not; he knows all things but his own ignorance.
The correct statement of individual rights is that everyone has the right to an opinion, but crucially, that opinion can be roundly ignored and even made fun of, particularly if it is demonstrably nonsense!” Professor Brian Cox
Looks like the M3-A is actually the M3-A Scyk. The 'Interceptor' comes from it's role as a light interceptor.
'It is a source of constant consternation that my opponents cannot correlate their innate inferiority with their inevitable defeat. It would seem that stupidity is as eternal as war.'
- Nemesor Zahndrekh of the Sautekh Dynasty Overlord of the Crownworld of Gidrim
2014/08/15 17:57:33
Subject: FFG announced a new 3rd faction for X-Wing
None of those ships actually interest me which is probably better in a financial sense. They're going a bit too deep down the EU rabbit hole for me personally but I won't begrudge my fellow players/opponents getting some ships they may like.
2014/08/15 18:21:49
Subject: FFG announced a new 3rd faction for X-Wing
warboss wrote: None of those ships actually interest me which is probably better in a financial sense. They're going a bit too deep down the EU rabbit hole for me personally but I won't begrudge my fellow players/opponents getting some ships they may like.
Agreed. Not really a huge fan. But considering I own quite a few Z-95's now (thanks Miniature Market), have a few Y-wings, and could see grabbing 1-2 more Slave-1's I already have a fleet in this faction
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2014/08/15 18:50:58
Subject: FFG announced a new 3rd faction for X-Wing
I can't believe I spent several seconds trying to figure out why that YT1300 was so tiny!
We find comfort among those who agree with us - growth among those who don't. - Frank Howard Clark
The wise man doubts often, and changes his mind; the fool is obstinate, and doubts not; he knows all things but his own ignorance.
The correct statement of individual rights is that everyone has the right to an opinion, but crucially, that opinion can be roundly ignored and even made fun of, particularly if it is demonstrably nonsense!” Professor Brian Cox
Azreal13 wrote: I can't believe I spent several seconds trying to figure out why that YT1300 was so tiny!
I believe this might help.
On a more serious note, it's good to see that FFG have released that - people have been clamouring for a 3rd pirate faction for X-Wing for a while.
In saying that... Despite having bought 1 of every X-Wing release so far, I don't think I'll really bother collecting these pirate guys. Sure, Xizor is awesome and I do like the IG-2000... However, it's not like I'll be using all the models at once.
2014/08/15 19:47:58
Subject: FFG announced a new 3rd faction for X-Wing
I was going to say I feel a little "meh" about this wave. Armada sure grabbed my attention, so are the big ships, but I would've liked a larger release than that. Could've been a lot more interesting if they released a Time-difference faction like, "The Republic" fleet.
2014/08/15 19:59:43
Subject: FFG announced a new 3rd faction for X-Wing
I suspect FFG knows what they're doing with this, I play SW:TOR and not a week goes by in that game without someone posting on the fourms a request for a "scum and villany" faction. there's a sizeable minority of folks who find the criminal element of the SW universe fascinating. and my guess is, especially with other games coming out now, FFG figured they can use a wave to dip into that potentially untapped market
Opinions are not facts please don't confuse the two
2014/08/15 20:07:32
Subject: FFG announced a new 3rd faction for X-Wing
Alex C wrote: First wave for X-Wing that I feel "meh" about.
FFG will get my money via Armada and Imperial Assault though...
Summarizes my feelings perfectly. I might keep an eye out for particularly awesome upgrades but outside of that I don't see me dropping tons of money like I have on the Rebel/Imperial fleets I have.
On the whole this is a good thing, because Armada and Imperial Assault are still likely to bleed my hobby budget white anyway.
