Search the Forums
Options
Keywords search:


Search in Forum...

Search within...

Match...

Antiquity...

Player messages...
You are here: FFG Forums /  Miniatures /  X-Wing

X-Wing
Take control of powerful Rebel X-wings and nimble Imperial TIE fighters!
Moderator: ffgjoshFFGStuartFFG_IanGecko Topics: 1418 | Posts: 17179
TIE Bomber Speculation
by Hrathen
Published on 19 November 2012 - 15:43:37
Page 2 of 2 (21 messages) « First page... 1 2
Reply #16 | Published on 20 November 2012 - 21:21:56

joewrightgm said:

 I would say:

 

Attack: 2 (TIE bombers have 2 laser cannons)

Agility: 2 (its a bomber . . . )

Hull: 5 (Tough, but no more so than an Y-Wing)

Shields: 0 (Shields are for lesser pilots!)

Actions: Barrel Roll, Target Lock, Focus (focus and Barrel Roll seem TIE standard, and with its low agility and no evade, it would seem to balance out)

Upgrades: Torpedo, Missile, Bomb.  Possible elite talents to represent veteran pilots (IE Scimitar Wing bombers)

I would field this craft for sure. Looks great. Even if it only had 2x Torpedo OR 2x Missile OR 2x Bomb I would be happy. I'm hoping they'll get bombs as seen in The Empire Strikes Back, but those would be pretty worthless in a dogfight.

Some people play to win. I play because it's one of the few ways to fly an X-wing here on Earth!

Reply #17 | Published on 21 November 2012 - 09:14:19

Parakitor said:

joewrightgm said:

 

 I would say:

 

Attack: 2 (TIE bombers have 2 laser cannons)

Agility: 2 (its a bomber . . . )

Hull: 5 (Tough, but no more so than an Y-Wing)

Shields: 0 (Shields are for lesser pilots!)

Actions: Barrel Roll, Target Lock, Focus (focus and Barrel Roll seem TIE standard, and with its low agility and no evade, it would seem to balance out)

Upgrades: Torpedo, Missile, Bomb.  Possible elite talents to represent veteran pilots (IE Scimitar Wing bombers)

 

 

I would field this craft for sure. Looks great. Even if it only had 2x Torpedo OR 2x Missile OR 2x Bomb I would be happy. I'm hoping they'll get bombs as seen in The Empire Strikes Back, but those would be pretty worthless in a dogfight.

 

Much obliged sir!  The way the entry in the Essential Guide to Vehicles & Vessels (yes, I own it . . . ) Seems to imply it can be outfitted with multiple payloads on the same vehicle; but I think for balance sake, and to keep it from introducing weird specific rules, just leave it one of each upgrade.

Death to the False Emperor . . . 

Reply #18 | Published on 21 November 2012 - 10:20:47

 What if the bomber (or bombs in general) could target ships it is in contact with? Basically representing it swooping upwards and opening the bomb bays as it passes.

I have a hobby blog about dungeonssomething.

www.deepdarkdungeons.blogspot.com

Reply #19 | Published on 21 November 2012 - 11:17:31
0
0

mines instead of bombs would seem to be a better mechanic for the bomber… creating obsticles essentially.  Isn't the current rumor that the slave one might have a similar weapon (due to new chip in images?)

Without Signature

Reply #20 | Published on 21 November 2012 - 14:19:45

It will probably be a Y-wing with no shields. 2/1/5/0, with Focus, Lock, Barrel Roll, and (maybe) Evade.  The Firespray has mines, so the bomber will, too.  It's gotta have missiles. It could have two slots for mines and missiles. The base model may come in at 14-15 to make it just impractical enough to run one armed to the teeth, just like the y-wing.

He who thinks only about himself will destroy himself.

Reply #21 | Published on 21 November 2012 - 15:43:37
1
0

 Here is an idea, I could be wrong but I am sure I have read somewhere that the tie bombers could lay proximity mines. Mines would have more use in a dog fight, particulary against rebel ships who already lack good agility! What's your thoughts?

Without Signature
Page 2 of 2 (21 messages) « First page... 1 2
You are here: FFG Forums /  Miniatures /  X-Wing

© 2013 Fantasy Flight Publishing, Inc. Fantasy Flight Games and the FFG logo are ® of Fantasy Flight Publishing, Inc.  All rights reserved.
Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Contact | User Support | Rules Questions | Help | RSS