X-Wing

[NecroBlade]

I'm a little surprised at a third faction being added to the game, but at the same time, there was only expanded universe stuff left anyway.

Looks like a really interesting release, and I'm looking forward to trying out the little "Scyk" because it looks like a nimble little fighter, my favorite kind.

(It also looks like they changed the display as the 'con went on to add more info, because Sunday they had all the ship/pack names, as well as the second Z-95 that comes with the Y-Wing.)

[Gurei-Ornery]

For those still on the fence on X-Wing, not that there are that many left on the fence, Coolstuff has the Tie and X-Wing expansions on sale today for $8 each.

[rudyvalentine]

I'm hoping to have the opportunity to introduce this to and play this game with some friends on a monthly basis. Everyone playing has Heroscape experience, so I'm not worried about teaching the game, but I am hoping to scale the game into a nice 1v1, hour long format so that we can get a two round session with four players.

I have had the game for a while, but don't get to play nearly as much as I'd like so I'm still getting a feel for points and various builds.

Any suggestions for good point totals for new players to get their feet wet? I'd like for the games to at least be close to ending in about an hour, understanding that our first plays will take longer as we are learning.

[MegaSilver]

Originally Posted by rudyvalentine

I'm hoping to have the opportunity to introduce this to and play this game with some friends on a monthly basis. Everyone playing has Heroscape experience, so I'm not worried about teaching the game, but I am hoping to scale the game into a nice 1v1, hour long format so that we can get a two round session with four players.

I have had the game for a while, but don't get to play nearly as much as I'd like so I'm still getting a feel for points and various builds.

Any suggestions for good point totals for new players to get their feet wet? I'd like for the games to at least be close to ending in about an hour, understanding that our first plays will take longer as we are learning.

A great way to to teach the game is for everyone to play Furball. Everyone flies one ship+upgrades at 35 point each, as a Free-For-All. It's so much fun overall to just shoot anything within range, as well.

[rudyvalentine]

Originally Posted by MegaSilver

A great way to to teach the game is for everyone to play Furball. Everyone flies one ship+upgrades at 35 point each, as a Free-For-All. It's so much fun overall to just shoot anything within range, as well.

That's really interesting! I like the sound of this a lot. Seems like a quick, fun and great way to teach the game. Thanks!

[rym]

I saw an interesting variant of Furball that I think may be a bit more fun for a free-for-all so that no one is left sitting on the side while the other people are still playing.

Basically, each person has a couple of ships ready to go, within the parameters of the point total you're using for Furball. And you put a time limit on the game, say an hour or so. You fly your ship til it dies, then on the next round, you simply use your next ship you had in your lineup. Keeps everyone interested and playing, and it's a lot of fun. We played that method, and when ships came back into play, we allowed them to come in back into play along whichever edge you chose. Beware who you just shot down!

Additionally, to add a bit more spice to a Furball of this variant, you can also track points to determine the best pilot. What I mean is, take the points you flew and divide it into the points you killed to figure your score. Higest score wins. It is a great way to ensure everyone gets to play the entire time and does lend itself to some strategy. Do I soften up the Phantom so you can steal the points from me, or do I shoot you and break the alliance we had in ganging up on the Phantom? Lots of fun.

For example: I flew 30 points, and killed 2 ships worth 60 points. My score would be 2.0(60 points destroyed / 30 points flown). If I die, I simply put my next ship in and keep going.

[NecroBlade]

Originally Posted by rudyvalentine

That's really interesting! I like the sound of this a lot. Seems like a quick, fun and great way to teach the game. Thanks!

You're welcome! (I'm the one who introduced @MegaSilver to that format. )

@rym , that sounds like a sweet variation.

[stubobj]

Went down to the shop yesterday to teach some Xwing. Only one guy was down there due to the snow we got. Normally I don't care to play games with this guy but since there was no one else around I decided to give it a shot. While explaining the rules to him he makes a call on his cell. So I politely stop explaining and wait til hes off the phone. After a couple minutes of sitting there he starts to gesture to me to continue explaining. I wasn't going to do that. You want to learn a game you better pay attention when the rules are being explained. So he eventually got off the phone so I could explain the rules but he still wasn't paying full attention to me and kept messing with his phone. We finally get into the actual game play. But that still didnt stop him from using his phone every time it was HIS turn. Now I know it can be tough to not bump the ships it happens all the time. The problem I was having with this guy is he wasn't trying not to bump the ships. He was measuring things that didnt need measured and bumping every ship while doing it. There was even one point where I could tell he was going to overlap my ship. I even told him he as going to overlap after he revealed the dial. He says naw I got this and refused to let me help him as he bumped my ship the move template and his ship to magically now have plenty of room. I was so happy that the game was pretty much over by then anyways. I love this game and I fully understand there will be some accidental bumps happen but I can't play this with someone thats not even going to attempt to not bump anything or let someone else help. Also if you are going to play a game with someone PUT THE PHONE AWAY!!!!!!!!!! My biggest pet peeve when playing games. If you can send a txt while its other players turn fine I wont complain but if you are holding up the game so you can txt someone I will not tolerate.

/rant

[Gurei-Ornery]

@stubobj - A thin piece of galvanized steel and magnets in the bases saves me from pulling out my hair while playing with my son. Even while trying not to bump he bumps almost everything. Serenity now.

[akden]

If worse comes to worse, you can use the thin piece of galvanized steel to hit the guy if he won't stop bumping your ships!

[Matthias Maccabeus]

Originally Posted by stubobj

Went down to the shop yesterday to teach some Xwing. Only one guy was down there due to the snow we got. Normally I don't care to play games with this guy but since there was no one else around I decided to give it a shot. While explaining the rules to him he makes a call on his cell. So I politely stop explaining and wait til hes off the phone. After a couple minutes of sitting there he starts to gesture to me to continue explaining. I wasn't going to do that. You want to learn a game you better pay attention when the rules are being explained. So he eventually got off the phone so I could explain the rules but he still wasn't paying full attention to me and kept messing with his phone. We finally get into the actual game play. But that still didnt stop him from using his phone every time it was HIS turn. Now I know it can be tough to not bump the ships it happens all the time. The problem I was having with this guy is he wasn't trying not to bump the ships. He was measuring things that didnt need measured and bumping every ship while doing it. There was even one point where I could tell he was going to overlap my ship. I even told him he as going to overlap after he revealed the dial. He says naw I got this and refused to let me help him as he bumped my ship the move template and his ship to magically now have plenty of room. I was so happy that the game was pretty much over by then anyways. I love this game and I fully understand there will be some accidental bumps happen but I can't play this with someone thats not even going to attempt to not bump anything or let someone else help. Also if you are going to play a game with someone PUT THE PHONE AWAY!!!!!!!!!! My biggest pet peeve when playing games. If you can send a txt while its other players turn fine I wont complain but if you are holding up the game so you can txt someone I will not tolerate.

/rant

I know a guy in Omaha that would play you and not bump ships...

[stubobj]

Originally Posted by Matthias Maccabeus

I know a guy in Omaha that would play you and not bump ships...

Tell him to come down to Beatrice and I'll have a game waiting for him!