Star Wars: Armada

Still, the Victory is probably my least favorite ship because it is so slow. It can't really even turn; I think the card (nav team? Nav officer?) that lets you turn any given command into a move command is vital on it because otherwise you can easily get into a spot where you can barely even turn if you queue up another order.

I hate the fact that it can't go 3/4 speed. That's lame as fuck.

Spaceship with big ass butthole rockets can't go faster than X because WHY?

#PhysicsMuhvuggah

So, is it worthwhile getting a 2nd victory? It's the last piece of armada stuff sitting on Hastings shelf. I did play a couple games, and I am planning on getting some wave 2 stuff.

It's worth it if it's cheap, yeah. I think the wave 2 stuff is more vital if I had to choose, though.

I haven't used this (or got into Armada yet with other projects going on- MC90 and Imp Raider still in the boxes, sheesh) but I'm fascinated by the idea:

www.digital-game-aides.com/armada.html

It's an AI for Armada.

Ah, you're making me want to play Armada again! Had an Eldritch Horror detour at home for a week or two.

www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2016/...aying-the-long-game/

I admit to myself I won't play a campaign. So I gave up and took it off my wishlist. But it does look really cool. So basically if you lose a ship twice, all its upgrades are gone from the game. This is almost worth it one its own---it actually sort of captures some of the house rules people way earlier in this thread talked about:

"Ships and squadrons become scarred if they're destroyed in battle. A scarred ship is then marked by a scar token and must discard one of its defense tokens before the start of a battle. Likewise, a scarred squadron must suffer one damage before the battle begins. If a scarred ship or squadron is destroyed in battle, it is then eliminated from its controller's fleet, along with any upgrades that were on it, and those cards may not be purchased again.

This is particularly notable given the fact that all the game's unique cards are unique to an entire team, not just within a single fleet. This means, if one of your teammates is running Darth Vader as her commander, you cannot run Darth Vader at the head of his elite TIE Advanced Squadron. And just as unique cards are unique to the team, they are unique in time; if Darth Vader's squadron shoots down a scarred Jan Ors, Jan Ors is removed from the campaign entirely, never to return.

For this reason, you may even consider targeting powerful ships like the Demolisher just to remove them, prioritizing them even higher than the battle itself. Boba Fett, Major Rhymer, the Mon Karren, the Interdictor, Han Solo, and Grand Moff Tarkin's flagship—they may all find hefty prices on their heads. And if they're removed, you'll need to adapt your fleet and your strategy to accommodate for their absence."

Armada has ended up on my Forever Shelf.

Just had a very interesting conversation with Malloc on Facebook, he's been playing the campaign with that Correllian box. He says it's great for new players in particular, which I found very interesting. In your initial fleet building you can only pick a single upgrade card for each ship, and then you fight with that fleet going forward. That would be perfect for my opponent, so I think I'm going to pick this up with my next Armada order.

I wasn't going to buy the campaign because I figured it'd be terrible for new players and need very experienced hands.

Cool. Let us know what you think.

I've been broke assed so I'm like 2+ waves behind... Did get a game in a month or so back though. Always a good time!

Me too. I haven't gotten the rebels wave either.

Gary Sax wrote: Just had a very interesting conversation with Malloc on Facebook, he's been playing the campaign with that Correllian box. He says it's great for new players in particular, which I found very interesting. In your initial fleet building you can only pick a single upgrade card for each ship, and then you fight with that fleet going forward. That would be perfect for my opponent, so I think I'm going to pick this up with my next Armada order.

Never mind just new players: that sort of rule would be a boon any time you want to fight a quick battle. Might have to pick this up: be interested to hear how it works out for you.

Both X-Wing and Armada would benefit from upgrade limits, at least as an official optional rule IMO: the games are drowning in them.And yes, of course I can just house rule it but it can be difficult to get opponents to agree unless it's from the publisher.

I ordered wave 5 and 6... hammerheads look cool but I'm also excited for the Rebels ships. Need a local opponent, though.

Also, now I have enough stuff that my old storage solutions are too small (base game box and long wooden mtg deck box). What are you guys using?

Gary Sax wrote: I ordered wave 5 and 6... hammerheads look cool but I'm also excited for the Rebels ships. Need a local opponent, though.

Also, now I have enough stuff that my old storage solutions are too small (base game box and long wooden mtg deck box). What are you guys using?

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Gary Sax wrote: Also, now I have enough stuff that my old storage solutions are too small (base game box and long wooden mtg deck box). What are you guys using?

I meant to post pics aeons ago but never got around to it.

Stanley Click 'n Connect STST19900

Seems like the price went up about $6. These are widely available and are pretty efficient. I did need to buy a second bottom section because I ran out of squadron space. But that's the beauty of them, being expandable.

The top flip panels can hold all the dials and dice as well as some tokens. The big upper case center section can store 3 VSDs on the base standing up without breaking the antennae as well as rebel assault cruisers (whales). Sides hold big ships, ISD and Home Ones. Measuring sticks go here as well.

Smaller cases hold everything else, small ships, bases, cards etc. You can fit squadrons in upright without wasting space. Only the Slave One is a teensy bit too tall and has to lie down. Early waves at least, don't have new squadrons yet but I'm sure they're fine.

I don't have problems with scratching paint or damage with this or X-Wing so I don't worry about foam. To me, it's an expensive hassle. Of course, I don't suggest going 4-wheeling while your minis are in the trunk. I will try again to post pics later after the stressful week is over.