InfestedKerrigan Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 So, has anyone played yet? I'm super interested in it, as I was an avid Decipher fan, and the old school WEG RPG and the miniatures game from then. I wish I still had the models. Anyway, the hardship with all of those was finding other Star Wars fans. I have people in my playgroup that enjoy strategy games, and I'm considering IA as an intro to Skirmish playing, I guess. It looks pretty self contained, and viable for it. Like Spacehulk 4.0. Star Wars can be a hard sell to people. Maybe not so much anymore, but there used to be a certain attitude towards it. So, has anyone played yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Emerick Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Got it for Christmas. Have played 6 or 8 games of Campaign and 1 of Skirmish. Really, really enjoy it! Wish I had time to play it more often. Currently painting the minis for it while waiting to get to play more often. Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shmitty Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 We played through a full campaign and really enjoyed it. It seemed well balanced and had some good decision points. Much like X-Wing, if you strip away the theme there is still a really good game underneath. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generalripphook Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 We are playing a campaign here in Bellingham and man are the rebels getting it handed to them. Wooo wee 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfestedKerrigan Posted March 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 How many players are you guys finding in your groups? Have you had to play where someone isn't present for a portion of the campaign, and if so, how did it effect the mission, do the core rules address that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfestedKerrigan Posted March 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 So I just stumbled upon these. FFG is doing well, I think, in going against GWs grain and having established Tourny protocol on it's releases. Encouraging and supporting that aspect of the hobby is great for business. https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2015/3/2/join-the-rebellion-or-empire/ https://images-cdn.fantasyflightgames.com/filer_public/fa/e2/fae2df5f-162a-4eab-add7-7f7e8df00670/swi-tournament-rules.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intrizic Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 we always have 4 characters for the rebels even if there aren't 5 players for the game. We do stay loyal to the characters levels and equipment even if we switch out. That said, we've switched out characters once and in the most recent game. We are trying to trouble shoot why we're getting our asses handed to us so consistently, so we tried a different party composition. It didn't seem to help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Emerick Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 I should have my Imperials fully painted by this weekend. Have 2 Royal Guard, 2 Nexu, 4 Trandoshans and Vader to finish. Then the Rebels and I'll be done til the expansions arrive! Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfestedKerrigan Posted March 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 I saw the box at the FLGS, held it while contemplating purchasing it and reviewing the contents. As much as the Star Wars Miniatures geek in me that never got to play the one in the mid 90s wants to play this, I just don't imagine it getting much use at the moment. Painting the figures would be fun, as well, but without anyone to play with/against, it's not a worthwhile investment. :( Maybe if I hung out more at the LGS, I'd have a greater number of geeky friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VonRuger Posted June 26, 2015 Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 Got this last week. Just finished the campaign with my wife and kids. The rebels won every single freaking mission but one! (I was the empire) I threw everything at them and my wife and daughter rolled dodge on that white dice so many freaking times it was insane. The big thing was that you can occupy the same space as some one and that made a world of difference. My best friend as the empire? A focused E-Web! (insert evil Palpatine laugh). From reading the posts above I think the fact there was only three Rebel characters made the difference. That gives them the HEROIC bonus which is more health and also a free activation token that can be shared so each turn one of the Rebels gets to go twice. It was used to 'Rest' quite often when it wasn't used for the dang Wookie to cleave through my Stormtroopers. Anyone with experience want to maybe get a skirmish game in during OFCC? I'll bring the game. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Glacius Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 I never really gave this game much of a look. Can someone provide a quick synopsis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VonRuger Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Dumbed down version of the roll-playing version with more structured missions. Easier to understand and play without truly knowing all the expansive knowledge you need to play a role playing game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfestedKerrigan Posted December 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 The expansions look more and more intriguing. I expect I'll take the plunge this next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfestedKerrigan Posted December 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 Also, http://www.spikeybits.com/2015/12/finish-what-he-started-darth-vader-imperial-assault.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VonRuger Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Got the Tatooine expansion on the way and ordered the Hoth one too for sometime later this month. Replayability hasn't been too bad when you have different people play empire. But so far it still seems you can't win as a Rebel without the wookie on your team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shmitty Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 The Wookie is okay, but we've found the Old Man to be almost indispensable. His support abilities are just so useful for completing the missions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfestedKerrigan Posted April 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 So is this game no longer being made, already? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkieft Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 So is this game no longer being made, already? Um... they just put out some expansions with in the last month or so. I do not play it, but I know people who do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfestedKerrigan Posted April 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/products/star-wars-imperial-assault/ Their entire line is Not Available, is why I asked. I know I've seen it at my LGS, too, which adds to my confusion. Was hoping to get into this this summer with my boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkieft Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/products/star-wars-imperial-assault/ Their entire line is Not Available, is why I asked. I know I've seen it at my LGS, too, which adds to my confusion. Was hoping to get into this this summer with my boy. Odd, perhaps next time include the reason you ask in your post so others know what is up :P 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkieft Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 I found this thread of mostly speculation on their forums: https://community.fantasyflightgames.com/topic/216176-whats-with-the-not-available/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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