I may have missed if you dropped the Antarian Ranger in your discussion on inexpensive pieces. The Ranger is one of the best pieces from the new set at $0.50 (info from Bloo Milk). You might say it's "Friendly Fringe" piece, with a "triple" Affinity for Old Republic, Republic, and New Republic. . . . And a synergy with anyone with a Force Rating (in those three factions) isn't too shabby either.

Oh! Last week, a couple of friends I play with tested a new way to play. It melds the gameplay similar to that of Warhammer 40,000 in the way you use the a tape measure to measure distance -- so no need for the regulation map as usual, and you move smaller elements of your squad, with Commander Effects for that element (ranges, if applicable, still apply) instead of the entire squad (or pieces within range) rather than individual pieces.

Keep up the great work, guys.

I would like to thank you all for your time making this podcast. I have recently discovered the mini game and have been hooked trying to play..In a rural area, I only have 1 person with my intersest in the game but it seems some of the rules are vague at best and we have a hard time with the rules or different definitions..
maybe a quick guide to where and how a new player could go or better yet a (star wars minis for dummies guide). I would love to start a league or game night and have a great opportunity to here..I hear how you are running your league and the great ideas for game play..any comments or help would be great, Thanks, mocrush@msn.com

All,
Thank you for the questions, suggestions, and praise. We appreciate it. It helps us when you tell us what topics you want covered. Yes, we've got some ideas, too, but we think mixing those with your ideas keeps it more interesting for all.

And it's good to see the dialogue going on amongst the gaming community.




You are correct that the Ranger was originally not included. When I pulled the BM ratings data, the Ranger didn't have a price yet. But we'll add him to part 2 in episode #5. He is good for all the reasons you mentioned.

In fact, I've got four on my team that I'll be playing tomorrow night at our league -- with a Youngling behind them to make them better. Shhh, don't tell anyone.




yes, Deri is Irish; but we don’t hold that against him
the "flip" figures, and potential uses, will be part of episode #6




Yes -- although the game is a "simplified" skirmish game, there still are a lot of rules that can take some getting used to. (Especially some combinations that pop up.) Once you do, it becomes second nature and you think a lot less about the rules and more on the strategy. We don't know of a "Dummies" guide (any listeners feeling rather energetic and want to put one together?), but reading the rules posts here and at the other websites can help get you started. Also look for the articles section on each site. There are some very good reads out there.







A good question and good suggestions. And that is exactly what we did. We liked the game but knew we had limited friends who were playing the game. So we approached the store owner and asked him if we could pick a night to have routine games and put up a flier to promote it. He said to go for it. I think that's how most stores will react. What's not to like? They want organized events with people coming in routinely. Although it can be fairly minimal effort -- pick a night and time, print an 8/5"x11" flier (I'll send you a copy of ours if you want) to tell people about it, and show up -- store owners/managers don't know every game nor want to manage those simple tasks for every product they sell. You may only get a couple people to start. But as more people see and/or hear about it, more will follow. And post it in the BM Events forum. "Build it and they will come."

And keep it a fun environment where people feel comfortable making mistakes, learning as they go (including yourself), trying new figures and factions, etc. The competitive urge will kick in later on, but don't rush it. You may keep normal team build rules in effect (and team build variations, like our league, out) for a while to keep it easier to learn; maybe just varying point limits initially.




Oh, we haven't forgotten them. Although we've been fortunate enough to have some good guests join us (and we've got more on the way), we've also been exceeding our self-imposed show length. (And you don't want to hear us ramble forever.) So the ladies have been bumped back; they haven't seemed to have minded.

Thanks guys..Looking forward to the next show...

I for thank you mercenary moose for the post. This is EXACTLY the kind of info I was hoping for. I believe I was the one to originally ask for this type of info and these are EXCELLENT options with explanations. I also gathered good info from the podcast on a number of pieces they discussed as well.

Here is a question though. I actually pulled a GA Thrawn back when Universe came out (2 actually). Is it worth buying the IE Thrawn since I have the original one?

Another question - Is it worth begging my wife to buy Boba Fett, Bounty Hunter? I doubt I will enter tournaments, so most (if not all) of my games will be "less organized". I really like Fett and I think I have all of these other versions of him (in case that affects the decision). To date I have passed on asking to buy it since I can get so many other figures I would like for the same price.

Anyone can feel free to answer these, not just MM.

I am a new player, but have a decent collection. I was downsized nearly 15 months ago and have not bought many since. I have very few BH and TFU boosters as well. My collection from early sets through Legacy (with the above mentioned exceptions) is pretty good.

Disintegration is clearly a big reason I want the piece, but I could get (from your list) Jarael, GM Yoda, Leia JK, Vader SOTJ, Panaka, IE Thrawn PLUS others I think for the same price.

Is IG-88, Bounty Hunter worth the $14-$15 bucks? Why is he considered a Unique when EU shows that there were at least 4 (A-D)?

Is there a way to set up squads based on what I own and have others evaluate against what I own? I know squads can be graded, but it doesn't do any good for someone to suggest subbing out say BF, Enforcer for BFBH when I don't have him.

Thanks for the pointers.

The only problem with a trade is that I don't likely have anything people would want in exchange. I would consider trading my only copy of certain pieces, but it seems to me that this is the most sought after figure and I don't have much in the way of new ones to deal. MoCrush - you don't happen to have an extra to trade, do you? JK

I am watching e-bay regularly, but haven't found great deals yet.

Thanks for the tip though.

That is what I figured. It is probably much easier on my collection for sure.

What do you think of my other questions?

It does answer my questions mostly. The last one was why IG-88 is Unique since the Tales of the Bounty Hunters clearly shows at least 4. Just wondered if anyone knows.

Tales of the Bounty Hunters is a compilation of stories that amounts to a book ( I think Kevin Anderson is given front cover billing though he didn't write each story). There are stories for Greedo, Boba Fett, Bossk, Dengar, IG-88, Zuckuss and 4-LOM.

I think it was created as interesting back story that is fringe cannon. I have heard the IG-88 story mentioned elsewhere (including in the current Audio Drama series running from Pendant Publishing), but Boba Fett's back story at least was countered once Jango came into the picture.