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[Armada|PBP] Game 1: Denouements (Audience Opinions Wanted)
Elvenshae
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A long time ago, in a galaxy far,
far away. . . .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPZigWFyK2o
Well, okay, we're not going for anything quite that big ... Plus they haven't released the Executor ... yet ...
I'm looking to referee a play-by-post game of SW: Armada. I'm looking for up to 4 players, though I'll run for 2 if we don't get enough interest.
Each player should build a 200-point fleet, following normal fleet construction rules - one flagship, one commander, no more than 67 points of fighters, no more than one of a uniquely-named card for each side - except that, for our first trip out, we won't be using an objective. That'll probably change if this is popular enough for subsequent rounds.
Normally, there is a lot of flexibility involved in Armada's movement, which would make it difficult to run a non-real-time game / PBP. To adjust for that, players will instead give general maneuvering directions, and indicate whether or not they're cool with running into things; I'll then move the ships to match the desired movement as closely as possible. As an example, a movement command for a ship might be, "Turn to port as hard as possible, but don't run into my Corvette," or for a fighter, "Move up-to speed 3 towards Cruiser A, but stop if I reach engagement range with an enemy fighter." Teams will decide amongst themselves what their activation order is.
Who's with me?
Where to Get Armada's Rules:
Quick-play Rules
Full Reference Guide
Where to Build a Fleet
https://armada.ryankingston.com/
http://armadawarlords.hivelabs.solutions/
http://armada.fabpsb.net/gindex.php
Current turn:
Players / Fleets:
Alternates
far away. . . .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPZigWFyK2oWell, okay, we're not going for anything quite that big ... Plus they haven't released the Executor ... yet ...
I'm looking to referee a play-by-post game of SW: Armada. I'm looking for up to 4 players, though I'll run for 2 if we don't get enough interest.
Each player should build a 200-point fleet, following normal fleet construction rules - one flagship, one commander, no more than 67 points of fighters, no more than one of a uniquely-named card for each side - except that, for our first trip out, we won't be using an objective. That'll probably change if this is popular enough for subsequent rounds.Normally, there is a lot of flexibility involved in Armada's movement, which would make it difficult to run a non-real-time game / PBP. To adjust for that, players will instead give general maneuvering directions, and indicate whether or not they're cool with running into things; I'll then move the ships to match the desired movement as closely as possible. As an example, a movement command for a ship might be, "Turn to port as hard as possible, but don't run into my Corvette," or for a fighter, "Move up-to speed 3 towards Cruiser A, but stop if I reach engagement range with an enemy fighter." Teams will decide amongst themselves what their activation order is.
Who's with me?
Where to Get Armada's Rules:
Quick-play Rules
Full Reference Guide
Where to Build a Fleet
https://armada.ryankingston.com/
http://armadawarlords.hivelabs.solutions/
http://armada.fabpsb.net/gindex.php
Current turn:
Players / Fleets:
Alternates
Steam: Elvenshae // PSN: Elvenshae // WotC: Elvenshae
Wilds of Aladrion: [https://forums.penny-arcade.com/discussion/comment/43159014/#Comment_43159014]Ellandryn[/url]
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Steam: Elvenshae // PSN: Elvenshae // WotC: Elvenshae
Wilds of Aladrion: [https://forums.penny-arcade.com/discussion/comment/43159014/#Comment_43159014]Ellandryn[/url]
Fuselage's Imperial Fleet (200)
Steam: Elvenshae // PSN: Elvenshae // WotC: Elvenshae
Wilds of Aladrion: [https://forums.penny-arcade.com/discussion/comment/43159014/#Comment_43159014]Ellandryn[/url]
@Betsuni
@italianranma
@crimsoncoyote
@Fuselage
@Lykouragh
@webguy20
Steam: Elvenshae // PSN: Elvenshae // WotC: Elvenshae
Wilds of Aladrion: [https://forums.penny-arcade.com/discussion/comment/43159014/#Comment_43159014]Ellandryn[/url]
Steam: betsuni7
Yep - play by post. I'll run the map and the stats, etc., y'all just submit orders. Should be easier to play away from a "real" computer.
Steam: Elvenshae // PSN: Elvenshae // WotC: Elvenshae
Wilds of Aladrion: [https://forums.penny-arcade.com/discussion/comment/43159014/#Comment_43159014]Ellandryn[/url]
Steam: betsuni7
Rebel or Imperial?
Steam: Elvenshae // PSN: Elvenshae // WotC: Elvenshae
Wilds of Aladrion: [https://forums.penny-arcade.com/discussion/comment/43159014/#Comment_43159014]Ellandryn[/url]
Steam: betsuni7
Don't quite have the time right now to learn the rules and construct fleets though
I mean, you'll probably have time [before we get started in earnest], and the fleet size per-player is a bit smaller than the normal fleet size. It's about what they recommend you start with if you're doing a "Starter Box-Only" fleet (180 vs. 200).
@Fuselage
There's no such thing as an "actual player." Sign up if you want to, man - you're half the reason I decided to run this right now!
Steam: Elvenshae // PSN: Elvenshae // WotC: Elvenshae
Wilds of Aladrion: [https://forums.penny-arcade.com/discussion/comment/43159014/#Comment_43159014]Ellandryn[/url]
Okay, with 2 Imperial players signed up, we'll call this "wargame" instead of a fleet action.
Y'all should start considering your fleets. Again, the building rules are 200 points, no more than 67 points of fighters, and one mandatory flagship / commander. Here's the fleet-building links from the OP:
https://armada.ryankingston.com/
http://armadawarlords.hivelabs.solutions/
http://armada.fabpsb.net/gindex.php
Steam: Elvenshae // PSN: Elvenshae // WotC: Elvenshae
Wilds of Aladrion: [https://forums.penny-arcade.com/discussion/comment/43159014/#Comment_43159014]Ellandryn[/url]
I'll check this out soon and figure out a fleet.
Steam: betsuni7
Steam: Elvenshae // PSN: Elvenshae // WotC: Elvenshae
Wilds of Aladrion: [https://forums.penny-arcade.com/discussion/comment/43159014/#Comment_43159014]Ellandryn[/url]
Darn you... Now I'm tempted!!! HAHAHAHAHA!
So do I make my list like this? Never made a list before. Made it with what I have (the basic set, and experience playing with @Elvenshae ).
Faction: Rebel
Commander: Betsuni
Assault:
Defense:
Navigation:
Nebulon-B Escort Frigate (57)
• Redemption (8)
= 65 Points
CR90 Corvette A (44)
= 44 Points
CR90 Corvette B (39)
• Dodonna's Pride (6)
= 45 Points
Squadrons:
• Luke Skywalker (20)
• X-wing Squadron (13)
• X-wing Squadron (13)
= 46 Points
Total Points: 200
Steam: betsuni7
Yes, but you’re missing one key upgrade: you need to pick your fleet commander and assign it to one of your ships.
Steam: Elvenshae // PSN: Elvenshae // WotC: Elvenshae
Wilds of Aladrion: [https://forums.penny-arcade.com/discussion/comment/43159014/#Comment_43159014]Ellandryn[/url]
Faction: Rebel
Commander: Admiral Ackbar
Assault:
Defense:
Navigation:
MC80 Command Cruiser (106)
• Admiral Ackbar (38)
• SW-7 Ion Batteries (5)
• Defiance (5)
= 154 Points
Squadrons:
• Luke Skywalker (20)
• X-wing Squadron (13)
• X-wing Squadron (13)
= 46 Points
Total Points: 200
Edit: Changed my fleet to utilize my Commander's ability.
Steam: betsuni7
Set-up time! Normally, we'd determine initiative and then individually place ships, but we're going to speed things up. Please PM me (or post here in spoilers; no peeking!
Coin flip says that Imperials have initiative.
Steam: Elvenshae // PSN: Elvenshae // WotC: Elvenshae
Wilds of Aladrion: [https://forums.penny-arcade.com/discussion/comment/43159014/#Comment_43159014]Ellandryn[/url]
Steam: betsuni7
SUPER-DUPER SECRET SETUP QUESTIONS!
So, reading from left-to-right on the board, do you want:
1. Squadron, ISD, Raider, or
2. Raider, ISD, Squadron
?
Steam: Elvenshae // PSN: Elvenshae // WotC: Elvenshae
Wilds of Aladrion: [https://forums.penny-arcade.com/discussion/comment/43159014/#Comment_43159014]Ellandryn[/url]
@Fuselage
You're facing south(ish) to start.
Steam: Elvenshae // PSN: Elvenshae // WotC: Elvenshae
Wilds of Aladrion: [https://forums.penny-arcade.com/discussion/comment/43159014/#Comment_43159014]Ellandryn[/url]
Then yes, Do The Thing.
Even deploying a fairly small fleet leads to confusion.
Steam: betsuni7
I swear I signed these maneuver orders in triplicate. :sad:
Map updated! Round 1 command phase. All commanders please submit the orders for their ships. Remember that you need to issue 1 order per Command for your ships (3 for the ISD and the MC80, 1 for the Raider); these'll be issued to your ships in-order, so for the big boys, you're actually planning what command you'll execute on rounds 1, 2, and 3.
Steam: Elvenshae // PSN: Elvenshae // WotC: Elvenshae
Wilds of Aladrion: [https://forums.penny-arcade.com/discussion/comment/43159014/#Comment_43159014]Ellandryn[/url]
Yeah, but you didn't fill in the bubble completely on form 34d.15.96, and that just holds the whole process up.
Ah, yes - the "Requisition for Fighter Coverage, Patrol-strength or Higher" form.
Steam: Elvenshae // PSN: Elvenshae // WotC: Elvenshae
Wilds of Aladrion: [https://forums.penny-arcade.com/discussion/comment/43159014/#Comment_43159014]Ellandryn[/url]
Wait, what? No. That's 34d.15.96a.
34d.15.96 is the "Verification of proper bubble filling technique" form.
@Fuselage, pick one ship to activate, and tell me what you'd like it to do. Please let me know if you'd like to spend your command dial this turn or save it as a token for later (lesser) usage.
Example commands might be:
Edit: note that, in future turns, you’ll get to shoot before you move , but that’s not possible right out of the gate.
Steam: Elvenshae // PSN: Elvenshae // WotC: Elvenshae
Wilds of Aladrion: [https://forums.penny-arcade.com/discussion/comment/43159014/#Comment_43159014]Ellandryn[/url]
Also, in case it becomes important, anyone can ask for a range check at any time - unlike X-wing, there’s no prohibition on measuring in Armada.
Steam: Elvenshae // PSN: Elvenshae // WotC: Elvenshae
Wilds of Aladrion: [https://forums.penny-arcade.com/discussion/comment/43159014/#Comment_43159014]Ellandryn[/url]
It uses the Navigate command to turn the third knuckle one additional click, and lines itself up to move through the asteroids.
No further moves.
@Betsuni to activate your ship.
Steam: Elvenshae // PSN: Elvenshae // WotC: Elvenshae
Wilds of Aladrion: [https://forums.penny-arcade.com/discussion/comment/43159014/#Comment_43159014]Ellandryn[/url]
Honestly I only spoilered it in an edit after realizing I posted here instead of PMing you! I'm bad at a lot of things, apparently.
Steam: Elvenshae // PSN: Elvenshae // WotC: Elvenshae
Wilds of Aladrion: [https://forums.penny-arcade.com/discussion/comment/43159014/#Comment_43159014]Ellandryn[/url]