one clarification that should be made (that seems to be obscured during some points) is that maneuver decisions are all made before actual movement; a player for instance couldn't decide to K-turn after the fact of seeing the opponent's move; it's assumed that the player correctly assumed on the opponent's position before he actually moved. Of course boosts and barrel-rolls are chosen after.
I just got through playing in my first X-Wing Casual game tonight and even though I used what I learned from playing Star Trek Attack Wing, the game is a little difference lol
This is a good video and cites most of the reasons I run a low ship-count high pilot skill squadron. As a player who runs 3 black squadron ties and 2 named interceptors, I can guarantee that this video is gold, maneuverability is key to winning this game and a higher pilot skill is much more rewarding to experienced players than high model count. It can be difficult fighting tie swarms with so few ships, however, the key is to use your skill to your advantage and play denial while picking off the key elements of the enemy force. Great video. Thanks for posting it.
in my experience with this game, pilot skill 6 seems to be that nice sweet spot and heres why. most pilot skill 6 pilots seems to have very nice synergistic abilites (ok most for the rebels) or the pilot has very nice upgrade ability such as the royal guard pilot from the imperial aces (without a doubt the most cost effeective interceptor pilot i've seen). the highest pilot skills (8-9) seem to be the most aggressive, just look at Wedge Antilles and Rexler Brath. Ultimately i feel that a squadron should have pilots skills from the high range (8-9), mid range (5-6) and somthing nice and low to use for blocking other ships, but this only applies to the movement phase, in the shooting phase the higher the pilot skill the better, this is why veteran instincts and swarm tactics are just dripping with goodness
I have found 1 on 1 yes higher pilot is essential, but when playing a swarm of tie fighters, it is often better to move first, and plan on occupying empty space with your swarm, then the higher pilot skill end up crashing into you, limiting their movement and who they can shoot at as well. Just food for thought
Great video, although it does highlight why FFG putting elite slots on pilots with skill as low as 3 is borked (I'm looking at you Toilet Bowls). Because Deadeye.
Even though a lower pilot skill means you are moving first, all the movements are planned at once correct? So you aren't necessarily reacting to their movements with your own movement, only guessing before hand. But you do get to react with which actions you take, right?
Just subbed as I think these videos are great but it really bugs me that you use the shooting scale backwards when confirming what range the enemy is at to shoot... ya its just me!! great job though, keep up the good work!!
True dat ... me, too. My roommate and I have played 3 games now, where I'm the Rebels and he's the Empire, and he has superior numbers and I have superior Pilot Skill. ... And I'm still yet to beat him! While this may just be on me (hehe) I have been getting closer every time.
2021 and these are still some of the best basic strategy videos available on youtube, despite a whole new version coming out.
Best x-wing videos on the net! Please keep em coming.
one clarification that should be made (that seems to be obscured during some points) is that maneuver decisions are all made before actual movement; a player for instance couldn't decide to K-turn after the fact of seeing the opponent's move; it's assumed that the player correctly assumed on the opponent's position before he actually moved. Of course boosts and barrel-rolls are chosen after.
Thanks for the tips. 'When I left you I was but the learner... Now I am the master'
I'm new to x-wing but really enjoying it so far so these vids are great!
I began X wing this year omg what a game.... But I really would like a recap of everything just with this gentleman explaining everything....
I just got through playing in my first X-Wing Casual game tonight and even though I used what I learned from playing Star Trek Attack Wing, the game is a little difference lol
This is a good video and cites most of the reasons I run a low ship-count high pilot skill squadron. As a player who runs 3 black squadron ties and 2 named interceptors, I can guarantee that this video is gold, maneuverability is key to winning this game and a higher pilot skill is much more rewarding to experienced players than high model count. It can be difficult fighting tie swarms with so few ships, however, the key is to use your skill to your advantage and play denial while picking off the key elements of the enemy force. Great video. Thanks for posting it.
Nice video, dude! greetings from germany!
Really good tips here.. Very good.
Good job! Thumbs up!
in my experience with this game, pilot skill 6 seems to be that nice sweet spot and heres why. most pilot skill 6 pilots seems to have very nice synergistic abilites (ok most for the rebels) or the pilot has very nice upgrade ability such as the royal guard pilot from the imperial aces (without a doubt the most cost effeective interceptor pilot i've seen). the highest pilot skills (8-9) seem to be the most aggressive, just look at Wedge Antilles and Rexler Brath. Ultimately i feel that a squadron should have pilots skills from the high range (8-9), mid range (5-6) and somthing nice and low to use for blocking other ships, but this only applies to the movement phase, in the shooting phase the higher the pilot skill the better, this is why veteran instincts and swarm tactics are just dripping with goodness
I have found 1 on 1 yes higher pilot is essential, but when playing a swarm of tie fighters, it is often better to move first, and plan on occupying empty space with your swarm, then the higher pilot skill end up crashing into you, limiting their movement and who they can shoot at as well. Just food for thought
I'm just a beginner in this game and, your video are cool for initiation outside the book's explain.
Great video, although it does highlight why FFG putting elite slots on pilots with skill as low as 3 is borked (I'm looking at you Toilet Bowls). Because Deadeye.
Even though a lower pilot skill means you are moving first, all the movements are planned at once correct? So you aren't necessarily reacting to their movements with your own movement, only guessing before hand. But you do get to react with which actions you take, right?
Just subbed as I think these videos are great but it really bugs me that you use the shooting scale backwards when confirming what range the enemy is at to shoot... ya its just me!! great job though, keep up the good work!!
True dat ... me, too. My roommate and I have played 3 games now, where I'm the Rebels and he's the Empire, and he has superior numbers and I have superior Pilot Skill. ... And I'm still yet to beat him! While this may just be on me (hehe) I have been getting closer every time.
Obi Wan has taught you well.
Dude!