tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125465266690212526.post5075367742699943356..comments2024-03-01T04:40:12.406-08:00Comments on Stay On The Leader: Auxiliary ARCs - The Rebellion's Most Versatile ShipStay On The Leaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05450238947689261754noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125465266690212526.post-64371873096735963122017-05-29T12:20:58.557-07:002017-05-29T12:20:58.557-07:00Hey David!
Binged your whole blog in a day or so....Hey David!<br /><br />Binged your whole blog in a day or so. Good stuff! I came up with this list, based off of John Proctor's:<br /><br />Norra Wexley<br />- PTL<br />- Finn<br />- BB-8<br />- Alliance Overhaul<br /><br />Shara Bey<br />- Adaptability<br />- C-3PO<br />- R5-K6<br />- Alliance Overhaul<br /><br />Jess Pava<br />- R3-A2<br />- Primed Thrusters<br /><br />Straight forward. A TL-modded opening salvo from Shara forces my opponent to choose between taking some damage now or a lot later (guess which they all tend to choose...). Then, I pull off the full Norra combo as the main blast (spend Shara's reacquired TL, add eye, add blank from Finn, have Norra's own TL and focus at the ready). If something survives, I can cripple the ship with Jess to finish the job on the next turn.<br /><br />That's 11/14 modded dice in a single round, depending on range. So far, they've melted anything that's been brazen enough to present battle, but I haven't tried it against high agility targets. These, I think, will be the problem.<br /><br />I haven't math-winged anything, mostly because I haven't had the time. The list arose from wanting to have my Norra targets in a bad spot, either damaged or without their focus token. I could've crewed the Hotshot Co-pilot on Shara to just burn their focus tokens and be done with it, but I wanted my opponent to have to choose to spend it. I think that this objective means that, approached from a numbers point of view, the list is probably suboptimal and the points could be better spent elsewhere.<br /><br />I've been pleased with the results a similar list has netted me. Most players I've faced off against will choose to spend their focus token to avoid Shara's imminent damage, even if it means leaving themselves wide open for a later Norra onslaught.<br /><br />What are your thoughts on designing lists that force your opponent to make tough decisions throughout the game?Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01770644321927989512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125465266690212526.post-61519543244982148072017-05-09T15:42:02.605-07:002017-05-09T15:42:02.605-07:00I've been having a lot of fun with this Norra ...I've been having a lot of fun with this Norra build:<br /><br />Norra Wexley - ARC-170<br />Alliance Overhaul<br />Push the Limit<br />Recon Specialist<br />R5-P9<br /><br />Norra hits hard with TL + focus each turn, and usually ends the round with a spare focus to spend on regenerating shields. Very tanky, very fun.Landonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01377475986639770455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125465266690212526.post-76550292874722017952017-05-01T20:36:57.783-07:002017-05-01T20:36:57.783-07:00I've used this as well; it's extremely sol...I've used this as well; it's extremely solid. Sarcasmoratorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06407851784680747956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125465266690212526.post-1359529907537675422017-04-30T04:16:22.474-07:002017-04-30T04:16:22.474-07:00Love the ARC. When I first saw Norra Wexley's ...Love the ARC. When I first saw Norra Wexley's ability I started workshopping how to maximize her attack dice, just to see how many I could squeeze into one attack. under the right circumstances, in this list she throws 8 dice, 9 at range 1.<br /><br />Jan Ors — HWK-290<br />Adaptability <br />Autoblaster Turret <br />Lando Calrissian <br /> <br />Norra Wexley — ARC-170<br />Swarm Leader <br />Finn <br />Alliance Overhaul <br /> <br />Shara Bey — ARC-170 <br />Adaptability <br />Operations Specialist <br />R3 Astromech <br />Alliance OverhaulSarcasmoratorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06407851784680747956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125465266690212526.post-82543764416352752582017-04-26T07:41:23.454-07:002017-04-26T07:41:23.454-07:00Have been running her with this Rey:
Rey
VI
Fin...Have been running her with this Rey:<br /><br />Rey <br />VI <br />Finn<br />Kanan<br />Engine upgrade<br />HotR Title<br />59pts<br /><br />Together they come in at 99pts with PS10 and 9. The bid has been surprisingly handy as the majority of lists run to 100pts - or at least the ones I've been facing recently.<br /><br />Give it a go and let me know how you do!<br /><br /><br /><br />Torcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05460016853894412936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125465266690212526.post-72044526116794046972017-04-23T23:04:03.116-07:002017-04-23T23:04:03.116-07:00@ModernTeacherPets - I played your Norra with two ...@ModernTeacherPets - I played your Norra with two A-Wings(Jake and Tycho,http://www.moseisleyraumhafen.com/t14531-100-df-stressed-norra-mit-jake-und-tycho ). It was funny. Can you post your list?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11103707946233588323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125465266690212526.post-56140054586626795702017-04-20T09:04:24.122-07:002017-04-20T09:04:24.122-07:00I think I might be picking up a second ARC. I have...I think I might be picking up a second ARC. I have so much fun flying Norra, I think the Norra Shara combo will be even more fun. ChiVengerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685487162183463951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125465266690212526.post-24282262206005904622017-04-20T07:12:18.440-07:002017-04-20T07:12:18.440-07:00I love this build. Can you list the rest of your s...I love this build. Can you list the rest of your squadron please?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125465266690212526.post-2350513149620818842017-04-19T15:23:52.843-07:002017-04-19T15:23:52.843-07:00I've not seen that one before. I think I don&...I've not seen that one before. I think I don't like how much you're forced into red moves for the astronech, but it's definitely a cheaper option.Stay On The Leaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05450238947689261754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125465266690212526.post-10277578072923333182017-04-19T15:22:35.054-07:002017-04-19T15:22:35.054-07:00I like the template for that list a lot, just wish...I like the template for that list a lot, just wish I could squeeze Draw Their Fire in somewhere!Stay On The Leaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05450238947689261754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125465266690212526.post-56649585298286158942017-04-19T15:19:58.244-07:002017-04-19T15:19:58.244-07:00Definitely - any future crew and mech options will...Definitely - any future crew and mech options will be thought of with the ARC in mind once they're spoiled, I'm sure!Stay On The Leaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05450238947689261754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125465266690212526.post-17322558146286541352017-04-19T15:14:20.759-07:002017-04-19T15:14:20.759-07:00I've flown Shara with another combo that I lik...I've flown Shara with another combo that I like:<br />> Shara Bey: Alliance Overhaul, Targeting Astromech, Weapons Engineer, Stay on Target<br />> Keyan Farlander: B-Wing/E2, Hera Syndulla, Push the Limits, Advanced Sensors<br />> Sabine Wren: Jan Ors, Blaster Turret, Veteran Instincts.<br /><br />Lots of fun! Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04895019130840587378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125465266690212526.post-16545720696701607352017-04-19T14:42:14.777-07:002017-04-19T14:42:14.777-07:00Very interesting build, i think i will try :) Very interesting build, i think i will try :) Holly -NES-https://www.blogger.com/profile/02566627775059538975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125465266690212526.post-50563402477363179782017-04-19T14:41:05.049-07:002017-04-19T14:41:05.049-07:00I had slightly modified Curto's list playing R...I had slightly modified Curto's list playing Rex with Rey and title and Biggs with R4-D6. I am now in a row of 8 win and 0 loss both in local games and on vassal. I think this build is very strong right now (absence of imperial outmaneuvering aces and lots of jousters). Unfortunately i can not partecipate in a big event to try this list out.<br />Hope it will be still good during store championships.<br /><br />Holly -NES-https://www.blogger.com/profile/02566627775059538975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125465266690212526.post-25916773616695885932017-04-19T12:51:19.951-07:002017-04-19T12:51:19.951-07:00"Stresscow" has actually been coined as ..."Stresscow" has actually been coined as "Stressmule" since its inception on the forums.<br /><br />Also, as you pointed out, "Agility Norra" is the same old trick we saw with Poe, except on a ship that can't can't combine the boost & barrel roll into quite as many options (as you either boost off of BB-8's trigger, or not at all).<br /><br />I'm looking forward to what future builds will bring for the ARC, as it's likely to stick around for awhile.Dustinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14966889717361649178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125465266690212526.post-56359288484241645562017-04-19T12:50:25.481-07:002017-04-19T12:50:25.481-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Dustinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14966889717361649178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125465266690212526.post-26559992304657430072017-04-19T08:46:15.344-07:002017-04-19T08:46:15.344-07:00Great Article!
I have a unique Norra build that ...Great Article! <br /><br />I have a unique Norra build that is dominating my local meta and it's cheap too!<br />Norra<br />AO<br />Hera<br />Wired<br />Targeting Astromech (33 points)<br /><br />Unlimited Red Manuevers, Gain a target lock each time you do one, Unlimited focus rerolls. K turn all dat!<br /><br />Hits hard for 33!ModernTeachersPetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07032244985751439554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125465266690212526.post-14139393491086137752017-04-19T07:50:54.503-07:002017-04-19T07:50:54.503-07:00Great article on a great ship! I love an ARC too a...Great article on a great ship! I love an ARC too and have been running this Norra build:<br /><br />Norra Wexley<br />R2D2<br />Veteran Instincts <br />Lando <br />Experimental Interface <br />Title <br />40pts<br /><br />I love that Experimental Interface and Lando frees up her EPT for VI without sacrificing action economy. Obviously Lando is a gamble but I really like that aspect: manoeuvring into range one, taking your target lock and rolling those two greens and getting focus/evade is a great feeling, then converting it all into 5 hits is amazing. Totally makes up for all those times you blank out.Torcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05460016853894412936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125465266690212526.post-69372146533754776642017-04-19T02:02:44.159-07:002017-04-19T02:02:44.159-07:00My favourite ARC list for months has been a Biggs-...My favourite ARC list for months has been a Biggs-Norra(R2D2, Tail Gunner)-Thane that uses a similar concept to that Expose Kyrell but at the same time quite different: Finn, R2D6 and Lone Wolf. <br /><br />When you are in formation, you use Thane's ability to get fully modded 4 dice shots, and when you are forced (or you want) to break formation Lone Wolf means not only you will still be able to reroll one dice and focus even if you can't use his ability, but your defense will be *much* better than people expect, either rerolling your regular die on a blank, either rerolling Finn's die for a chance of a couple evades.<br /><br />I've only used it once in a big tournament (Barcelona regional for a 4-2 because I'm an idiot, out the top due 70 MoV points) as I'm a sucker and I can't stop using Emon Azzameen, but the results in Hangar Bays, stores and other non-premium tournaments are quite good.Kharnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08899582745427573445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125465266690212526.post-25467392089428153882017-04-18T21:09:08.575-07:002017-04-18T21:09:08.575-07:00Great article. I had never played competitive X-W...Great article. I had never played competitive X-Wing until the ARC arrived. The ship got me excited to try new things and start to compete in local matches. Two ARC's with Biggs in different forms is my go-to list. Thanks for the great information- it's got me thinking of new things I can't wait to put on the table. an82ndVethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04499458460328630423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125465266690212526.post-88886539687778758492017-04-18T18:28:29.599-07:002017-04-18T18:28:29.599-07:00The ARC is one of my favorite ships from the lore,...The ARC is one of my favorite ships from the lore, so fortunately they're pretty good! I've used Shara Bey fairly successfully to bring life back to my other favorite, B-Wings:<br /><br />Bey's Bees---<br />ARC-170: Shara Bey w/ Wingman, R4-D6, Weapons Engineer, Alliance Overhaul<br />B-Wing: Blue Squadron Pilot<br />B-Wing: Blue Squadron Pilot<br />B-Wing: Blue Squadron Pilot<br /><br />This brings the capabilities of classic B-Wing lists but with more squad support. Long analysis of the basic numbers here:<br /><br />http://www.rocketshipgames.com/blogs/tjkopena/2016/12/x-wing-beginner-squad-building/<br /><br />Thanks for the post!Joe Kopenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13629085901176090088noreply@blogger.com