Battleship Galaxies

[Hahma]

Yeah, they kind of left it hanging as a one and done type thing. Kind of sad because a few more factions and new cards and scenarios could have done well for this game. Oh well, at least it isn't a money sink with loads of expansions, I've already got enough of those type games.

[Taeblewalker]

It's a great game. I believe that more factions would make it even better.

[Hive Lord 1233]

Its sad to see this dropped.....

Anyway, does anyone know if any decent Halo miniatures exist for this scale?

[Good Pig]

I just order Battleship Galaxies and should get it next week. Yay! I'm pretty pumped. Any strategies to give a newb?

[Taeblewalker]

Originally Posted by Good Pig

I just order Battleship Galaxies and should get it next week. Yay! I'm pretty pumped. Any strategies to give a newb?

If you play the Wretch, be aggressive!

[Johngee]

Originally Posted by Hive Lord 1233

Its sad to see this dropped.....
Anyway, does anyone know if any decent Halo miniatures exist for this scale?

Yes, I too am sad to see that it was dropped (...another HasBORG marketing debacle - unlike HS, they wanted this one to go to the FLGS instead of the Big Box Stores, and so it didn't ever get sufficient exposure to a large enough audience...). Ces't la vie. Well at least, I'm glad that I did not sink any money into this one [yet], but will be keeping my eyes open for it to show up at a reduced CLEARANCE price somewhere. Then I'll probably have to add it to my collection of closeted dust collectors.

@ Hive Lord ~ what do you mean by "...this scale?"??? The Halo miniatures that I've seen are HeroClix-like individual characters (aprx. 2" tall), while Battleship Galaxies are outer space vessels. The appropriate "SCALE" would be better found in either Star-Wars or Star-Trek ship models. However, I noticed in my local Walmarts and TRU's that the MegaBlok company is doing a whole series of small characters and vehicles under the "Halo" logo and obvious licensing agreement.

[Hogg]

Has it been officially dropped? Every time I see this thread bumped I'm hopeful than an expansion has been announced.

[Good Pig]

Just got my copy of the game and played the starter scenario last night, Dead Zone. Had a lot of fun. I was the Wretch and bro-in-law was the ISN. We both realized we played our ships in the wrong order after the fact, but a great time nonetheless.

I have a question that I'm hoping someone could answer. Do you have to pay to activate each ship in a squadron? Example: The activation cost of the card is 2 and there are 3 ships. Do I pay 2 energy to use all 3 or 6 energy?

[chas]

Only 2 energy; the fighters pay by squadron. However, the special fighters pay seperatly!

[Hive Lord 1233]

Originally Posted by Johngee

Yes, I too am sad to see that it was dropped (...another HasBORG marketing debacle - unlike HS, they wanted this one to go to the FLGS instead of the Big Box Stores, and so it didn't ever get sufficient exposure to a large enough audience...). Ces't la vie. Well at least, I'm glad that I did not sink any money into this one [yet], but will be keeping my eyes open for it to show up at a reduced CLEARANCE price somewhere. Then I'll probably have to add it to my collection of closeted dust collectors.

@ Hive Lord ~ what do you mean by "...this scale?"??? The Halo miniatures that I've seen are HeroClix-like individual characters (aprx. 2" tall), while Battleship Galaxies are outer space vessels. The appropriate "SCALE" would be better found in either Star-Wars or Star-Trek ship models. However, I noticed in my local Walmarts and TRU's that the MegaBlok company is doing a whole series of small characters and vehicles under the "Halo" logo and obvious licensing agreement.

I'm talking about ship miniatures, for making customs.

[Good Pig]

Originally Posted by chas

Only 2 energy; the fighters pay by squadron. However, the special fighters pay seperatly!

Wow, that's awesome. Definitely worth it to field these guys right away when you've got 3 resurrect cards for them in your deck. I'm hoping to try out the asteroid scenario tonight in a 4 player game.

[Johngee]

Originally Posted by Hive Lord 1233

I'm talking about ship miniatures, for making customs.

I have *NOT* seen any Halo ship miniatures at a similar SCALE as the Battleship Galaxies models. Good luck trying to find one.