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Here's an interesting Resistance list I made last night, I'm planning on running it next week hopefully: Ben Teene: Fire control system GNK Gonk Droid Proton bombs Seismic charges Shield upgrade Veteran turret gunner Rey Gunner Target synchronizer 120 points Ello Asty: Outmaneuver M9-G8 Shield upgrade Integrated s foils Cluster missiles 80 points Between Rey, Fire control system, and a target lock from Ello, my star fortress will almost always get a 2-3 damage attack with a bonus attack that's receiving the same enhancements, then Ello can use a target lock from the star fortress to perform his missile attacks so he doesn't have to lose his lock on the fortress.
Hey Nick! Would you ever consider doing a updated version of the faction archtype videos, one with all 7 factions? I find these to be a great resource for brand new players who are tying to decide what faction is best for their playstyle. Just an idea, I know you have lots of other stuff to do. Love the channel 💛
Awesome! I enjoy them even as a not-new player, but I’ve shown them to some brand new players and it’s been super helpful for them to figure out what faction they want to play as starting out.
Yup. We've already made a house rule that takes "Black One" out of the game. I've run that card 3 times with Poe and Ello, and 3 times it has won me the game on that round through positioning. For example, there is nothing to stop you doing a 4, then a 4 k-turn. And you can take an ion token to shoot, but ditch the ion token with Electronic baffle. Since the T70 can also take an ion cannon, that kind of positioning is absolutely lethal. I personally have more fun flying Starviper Dalan Oberos with his hand break turns and AS for super unpredictable moves , but at Initiative 4 that isn't quite as dangerous.
I think I found how to break Major Stridan. List pasted below. Him and Phasma really screws a lot of lists don’t do well with stress. This control and Thanison (and in a few niche scenarios biohex codes) locks up the other ships enough so the two aces can preform well. Any other missile could be used on QuickDraw, I opted for cluster missiles to make it better against swarms. Major Broken (63) Major Stridan (3) Fire-Control System (4) Petty Officer Thanisson (5) Captain Phasma (5) Ion Cannon (1) Biohexacrypt Codes Points 81 (44) "Midnight" (2) Fanatical (5) Targeting Synchronizer Points 51 (45) "Quickdraw" (5) Cluster Missiles (2) Fanatical (6) Shield Upgrade Points 58 Total points: 190
I’ve had success with a resistance swarm list in a couple games. I think I’ll be practicing it some more to see how it goes but I’m enjoying it a lot so far. The a-wings just find it so easy to shed stress you can use their rear arc very effectively every turn and the Advanced Optics ensure the a-wings and consistently rolling damage (2 hits ~82% of the time on 2 dice! 1 hit the remaining ~18% of the time). Baby Blues 2.0 Blue Squadron Rookie • Integrated S-Foils Blue Squadron Rookie • Integrated S-Foils Blue Squadron Recruit • Advanced Optics Blue Squadron Recruit • Advanced Optics Blue Squadron Recruit • Advanced Optics 200/200
Great vid! Could we get one for CIS/Republic now that they are out there with a few ships? Maybe one where we see how identities have evolved? It would be extremely helpful for players new and old trying to get into a new faction.
X's and A's will be a thing in the resistance faction, a "Show-off" archetype list. And An "Aces" list in the first order Will probably be Kylo - quickdraw - null.
So excited for wave 2. I don't have my kit yet (don't preorder with cool stuff inc I suppose) but I'm list building and getting hyped. If you do a hanger bay on the T-70 I have my updated take on the classic Birdo's baby blues for your consideration. Black and Red Heroes [b]T-70 X-wing - Red Squadron Expert - 49[/b] Red Squadron Expert - [i][/i] (48) Heroic (1) Integrated S-foils (Open) (0) [b]T-70 X-wing - Red Squadron Expert - 49[/b] Red Squadron Expert - [i][/i] (48) Heroic (1) Integrated S-foils (Open) (0) [b]T-70 X-wing - Black Squadron Ace - 51[/b] Black Squadron Ace - [i][/i] (50) Heroic (1) Integrated S-foils (Open) (0) [b]T-70 X-wing - Black Squadron Ace - 51[/b] Black Squadron Ace - [i][/i] (50) Heroic (1) Integrated S-foils (Open) (0) [b]Total: 200/200
Lol my phone does some weird stuff with exported text. At least it still reads. So the list. Super simple I know. Just like it's inspiration. I wanted it to be just as simple as it was in 1.0. 4 generics, 2 cheap upgrades. Basic as can be. I'm eager to try it out.
Here's a list I have been working on. Black Squadron Ace T70 x wing Integrated s foils Elusive Pattern analyser R4 astromech Ion torpedoes 66 points Black Squadron Ace T70 x wing Integrated s foils Elusive Pattern analyser R4 astromech Ion torpedoes 66 points Black Squadron Ace T70 x wing Integrated s foils Elusive Pattern analyser R4 astromech Ion torpedoes 66 points Total 198
I think FFG could rename Resistance to New Republic, opening a whole bunch of possibilities. I ran a “Commander” like list Hun nationals, and i know it was back in 1.0 but i liked it. It was hard to fly before and it will be fly it now too. The upsilon has 2-3 turns to shoot... but it us fun i tell ya! ;)
Hi Hairy Nick I'm a new subscriber to your channel. I enjoy your videos. I recently started playing Armada But I really want to play x wing as well. The thing that's holding me back is 2.0. Will every single 1.0 ship get remade into a 2.0 version. Just an example B wings one of my favorite Star Wars ships. Do I need to purchase a 1.0 model and a conversion kit or will it eventually come out in 2.0?
Hey, every ship that was released in 1.0 will eventually Come to 2.0, though the order is unknown. However, you may get a lot of value from buying the conversion kit of your preferred faction. You may look at the contents online, choose which ships you really want to fly and buy them at a discount from all the drop offs. But that's my own opinion, you just might wait for the b wings to officially release. I love them too but I feel like they just aren't strong enough. I wish they did something with the rebels episode focusing on the b wing
"Show-offs" is such a good archtype name for Resistance XD
Here's an interesting Resistance list I made last night, I'm planning on running it next week hopefully:
Ben Teene:
Fire control system
GNK Gonk Droid
Proton bombs
Seismic charges
Shield upgrade
Veteran turret gunner
Rey Gunner
Target synchronizer
120 points
Ello Asty:
Outmaneuver
M9-G8
Shield upgrade
Integrated s foils
Cluster missiles
80 points
Between Rey, Fire control system, and a target lock from Ello, my star fortress will almost always get a 2-3 damage attack with a bonus attack that's receiving the same enhancements, then Ello can use a target lock from the star fortress to perform his missile attacks so he doesn't have to lose his lock on the fortress.
Hey Nick! Would you ever consider doing a updated version of the faction archtype videos, one with all 7 factions? I find these to be a great resource for brand new players who are tying to decide what faction is best for their playstyle. Just an idea, I know you have lots of other stuff to do.
Love the channel 💛
That's a great idea! In fact I may have neglected to do one on the 2 newest factions now that I look at it...
Awesome! I enjoy them even as a not-new player, but I’ve shown them to some brand new players and it’s been super helpful for them to figure out what faction they want to play as starting out.
Here's a FO swarm list I am going to try out this next week.
7 Up
(31) "Null"
(3) Swarm Tactics
Points 34
(31) Omega Squadron Ace
(3) Swarm Tactics
Points 34
(31) Omega Squadron Ace
(3) Swarm Tactics
Points 34
(31) Omega Squadron Ace
(3) Swarm Tactics
Points 34
(31) Omega Squadron Ace
(3) Swarm Tactics
Points 34
(28) Epsilon Squadron Cadet
Points 28
Total points: 198
Captain Phasma is an amazing control piece.
I want some first order ships for armada, It’d be nice to also get some older ships rereleased with first order aesthetics.
Yup. We've already made a house rule that takes "Black One" out of the game. I've run that card 3 times with Poe and Ello, and 3 times it has won me the game on that round through positioning. For example, there is nothing to stop you doing a 4, then a 4 k-turn. And you can take an ion token to shoot, but ditch the ion token with Electronic baffle. Since the T70 can also take an ion cannon, that kind of positioning is absolutely lethal.
I personally have more fun flying Starviper Dalan Oberos with his hand break turns and AS for super unpredictable moves , but at Initiative 4 that isn't quite as dangerous.
I think I found how to break Major Stridan. List pasted below. Him and Phasma really screws a lot of lists don’t do well with stress. This control and Thanison (and in a few niche scenarios biohex codes) locks up the other ships enough so the two aces can preform well. Any other missile could be used on QuickDraw, I opted for cluster missiles to make it better against swarms.
Major Broken
(63) Major Stridan
(3) Fire-Control System
(4) Petty Officer Thanisson
(5) Captain Phasma
(5) Ion Cannon
(1) Biohexacrypt Codes
Points 81
(44) "Midnight"
(2) Fanatical
(5) Targeting Synchronizer
Points 51
(45) "Quickdraw"
(5) Cluster Missiles
(2) Fanatical
(6) Shield Upgrade
Points 58
Total points: 190
I'm thinkering with this for the Resistance at the moment:
Edon Kappehl - MG-100 StarFortress 69
Trajectory Simulator 3
C-3PO (Resistance) 6
Skilled Bombardier 2
Proton Bombs 5
Proximity Mines 6
Ship Total: 91
Half Points: 46 Threshold: 6
L'ulo L'ampar - RZ-2 A-Wing 38
Heroic 1
Crack Shot 1
Advanced Optics 4
Ship Total: 44
Half Points: 22 Threshold: 2
Ello Asty - T-70 X-Wing 56
Heroic 1
R4 Astromech 2
Integrated S-Foils 0
Advanced Optics 4
Ship Total: 63
Half Points: 32 Threshold: 4
Total: 198 points.
Ello Asty & L'ulo L'ampar = Cheap Tie Defender style of playing (think about the white 4k), Ello Talons all day, L'ulo does 5 forward focus rotate.
Edon is a board control monster.
I’ve had success with a resistance swarm list in a couple games. I think I’ll be practicing it some more to see how it goes but I’m enjoying it a lot so far. The a-wings just find it so easy to shed stress you can use their rear arc very effectively every turn and the Advanced Optics ensure the a-wings and consistently rolling damage (2 hits ~82% of the time on 2 dice! 1 hit the remaining ~18% of the time).
Baby Blues 2.0
Blue Squadron Rookie
• Integrated S-Foils
Blue Squadron Rookie
• Integrated S-Foils
Blue Squadron Recruit
• Advanced Optics
Blue Squadron Recruit
• Advanced Optics
Blue Squadron Recruit
• Advanced Optics
200/200
Great vid!
Could we get one for CIS/Republic now that they are out there with a few ships?
Maybe one where we see how identities have evolved? It would be extremely helpful for players new and old trying to get into a new faction.
So many cuts, you're like a modern Max Headroom! ;-) Great video though, looking forward to play more Resistance.
X's and A's will be a thing in the resistance faction, a "Show-off" archetype list. And An "Aces" list in the first order Will probably be Kylo - quickdraw - null.
Upsilon-class Shuttle - 79
•Lieutenant Tavson - (62)
•General Hux (10)
•Captain Phasma (5)
Biohexacrypt Codes (1)
TIE/sf Fighter - 58
•“Backdraft” - (41)
•Squad Leader (4)
Fire-Control System (3)
Special Forces Gunner (10)
TIE/sf Fighter - 61
•“Quickdraw” - (45)
Swarm Tactics (3)
Fire-Control System (3)
Special Forces Gunner (10)
Total: 197/200
So excited for wave 2. I don't have my kit yet (don't preorder with cool stuff inc I suppose) but I'm list building and getting hyped. If you do a hanger bay on the T-70 I have my updated take on the classic Birdo's baby blues for your consideration.
Black and Red Heroes
[b]T-70 X-wing - Red Squadron Expert - 49[/b]
Red Squadron Expert - [i][/i] (48)
Heroic (1)
Integrated S-foils (Open) (0)
[b]T-70 X-wing - Red Squadron Expert - 49[/b]
Red Squadron Expert - [i][/i] (48)
Heroic (1)
Integrated S-foils (Open) (0)
[b]T-70 X-wing - Black Squadron Ace - 51[/b]
Black Squadron Ace - [i][/i] (50)
Heroic (1)
Integrated S-foils (Open) (0)
[b]T-70 X-wing - Black Squadron Ace - 51[/b]
Black Squadron Ace - [i][/i] (50)
Heroic (1)
Integrated S-foils (Open) (0)
[b]Total: 200/200
Lol my phone does some weird stuff with exported text. At least it still reads. So the list. Super simple I know. Just like it's inspiration. I wanted it to be just as simple as it was in 1.0. 4 generics, 2 cheap upgrades. Basic as can be. I'm eager to try it out.
Kylo Is Useful Farmer(Mynock Squadron Podcast)
(56) Starkiller Base Pilot
(11) Kylo Ren
(5) Captain Phasma
(10) General Hux
(5) Pattern Analyzer
(2) Electronic Baffle
Points 89
(31) TN-3465
(8) Shield Upgrade
Points 39
(35) "Static"
(3) Swarm Tactics
Points 38
(31) "Null"
(3) Swarm Tactics
Points 34
Total points: 200
Just a note, the preview screen says "Facation Updates"
Indeed... but still better than "Fecation archetypes" 😉
Oh the thumbnail. Good catch, will fix when I'm back at my computer.
Hairy Nick perhaps you mixed faction and vacation updates
I cannot wait to fly some resistance. I'm waiting for my LFGS to get more A-Wings. I got one but want to fly two with the starfortress.
Kylo Will probably have supernatural reflexes glued to him. And in comparrison with Vader he Will have no drawback to using super reflex
Here's a list I have been working on.
Black Squadron Ace
T70 x wing
Integrated s foils
Elusive
Pattern analyser
R4 astromech
Ion torpedoes
66 points
Black Squadron Ace
T70 x wing
Integrated s foils
Elusive
Pattern analyser
R4 astromech
Ion torpedoes
66 points
Black Squadron Ace
T70 x wing
Integrated s foils
Elusive
Pattern analyser
R4 astromech
Ion torpedoes
66 points
Total 198
I think FFG could rename Resistance to New Republic, opening a whole bunch of possibilities.
I ran a “Commander” like list Hun nationals, and i know it was back in 1.0 but i liked it. It was hard to fly before and it will be fly it now too. The upsilon has 2-3 turns to shoot... but it us fun i tell ya! ;)
Great vid Nick!
Are you going to do archetypes for the republic and separatists.
Hi Hairy Nick I'm a new subscriber to your channel. I enjoy your videos.
I recently started playing Armada But I really want to play x wing as well. The thing that's holding me back is 2.0. Will every single 1.0 ship get remade into a 2.0 version. Just an example B wings one of my favorite Star Wars ships. Do I need to purchase a 1.0 model and a conversion kit or will it eventually come out in 2.0?
Hey, every ship that was released in 1.0 will eventually Come to 2.0, though the order is unknown. However, you may get a lot of value from buying the conversion kit of your preferred faction. You may look at the contents online, choose which ships you really want to fly and buy them at a discount from all the drop offs. But that's my own opinion, you just might wait for the b wings to officially release. I love them too but I feel like they just aren't strong enough. I wish they did something with the rebels episode focusing on the b wing
@@thomaslecomte1570 thanks for the advice.