New Armada!!! Rapid Reinforcements 2 is LIVE NOW!

[@Agent01101]

I was actually a little heartbroken, I had just started buying minis only to realize that there hadn't been many updates. So this news is very, very promising for someone who wants to get into the game for the first time. I got into it by accident, my girlfriend bought me a superstar destroyer thinking it was a model and knowing that I would like it, and she's right. I love it. But, now that I have it I want more, and I want to try the game and learn how to play.

[@jamesflanagan3086]

My friend bought a used starter set and was offered a collection for $100. He turned it down, so I bought it. Now I'm ears into the game. :-)

[@dr.boring7022]

Honestly it's entirely plausible to buy the sets purely for display. It's probably the cheapest way, as painted models from independent sellers go for way higher. Though I am learning a bit on how to play as well. Really interesting game.

[@cinnabarsin4288]

As long as you don't feel like you have to always have the latest hotness, which is a much healthier way to be about things like this anyway, Armada is still a blast and that's all that matters in the end. Not a lot of other games out there that I know of doing the same sort of fleet battles. Hopefully they've either seen that it's popular still or gotten the mandate to keep it alive and we eventually see continued development into new product.

[@Nintendoggy]

I've bought almost every ship and have them in display. Only had a few opportunities to actually play.

[@urbandruiduk9928]

Marry her

[@julianwappler2758]

love rapid reinforcements but its unfortunately, that CIS didn't got 2 Fighters or one additional General for balance

[@dhimes814]

I love this new set, but I really want some physical models.

[@Nintendoggy]

We all do. We all do... 😢

[@yuy165]

I just got into Armada about two weeks ago. I bought a Republic and Separatist starter pack with their additional ships. Needless to say, I’m addicted. It’s pretty awesome that they came out with this update soon after I started too. Super hyped!

[@tylerszorcsik686]

I think Anakin is too strong, potentially game breaking. The fact that at close range I can throw 20 dice at 1 ship is insane. And if you can last first, you are going to kill everything minus an SSD. Then again. That SSD is going to be hurting. I am excited for RR2 and the fact they brought Anakin in, but I think they need to change him up.

[@Thorrk_THT]

I love the fact that AMG is moving away from making alternate ships (which would have become very odd at some point) and focus on commanders and upgrades. Anakin - Love the idea of making a commander based on salvo, unfortunately, the execution is terrible. Insanely overpowered, thank god this is only a digital document so easy to edit and fix, hoping for an emergency fix like Vader. General Draven - Interesting concept, but simply very unfun to play. The fact that he is a lot better against a certain type of list makes him very match-up dependent. The amount of rule issues he is causing doesn't help his case. Not a welcome addition to the game. Asajj Ventress - She is an interesting option for TF and Dooku list. She won't have a huge impact on the game and that's ok. Governor Pryce - Definitely doesn't seem as OP now that we have seen the other stuff, but don't fool yourself she still is. Imo she will be the strongest officer in the game, and even worst than that she benefits the Onager the most which is the last thing we needed right now in Armada. Yet another terrible addition to the game hoping this gets fixed. Vult Skarris - The Empire is getting their own Shara Bey, it is original: no, is it interesting: no, is it fun to play with or against: no, and icing on the dumb it makes the interceptor see even more play. Really not a fan of this one Fenn Rau - My favorite card released in RR 2 by far, he does something very unique and compensates for a massive weakness of the rebel (low squadron value). I really love the fact that they didn't simply fixed that issue by giving the Quasar to the rebels. I finally will get my Gauntlet fighters on the table. The ability is very very strong but he cost 24 points so I think he is quite balanced and I also love the fact that he runs well with a Biggs X-wing ball. Wat Tambor - The first named ace without a non-keyword ability, but I am not sure if that's such a good idea. Cool interaction between escort and screen but at the end of day it's just a tough squad with decent anti-squad firepower, so overall a pretty bland design. It defo will make Bellubulab hit the table more often which is nice. Matchstick - Love to see the Clone war getting rogue squads , and it's really nice that it is working with Hyperspace ring. However this squad is simply insanely undercosted for what it does, so the fact that it will be an auto-include makes it a lot less interesting IMO. Once again this is a digital document and hoping for some changes to be made. Overall my impression of RR2 is pretty negative, there are a few interesting stuff in there, but the negatives seem to far outweigh the positives. I personally will not be playing with RR2 until it's fixed. With that being said, as long as AMG is willing to listen to the community and adjust the content, I appreciate the effort they are putting into releasing new content for free. With a fair bit of changes, I can see this RR 2 becoming a great addition to the game just like RR 1 was.

[@matthewmayton1845]

I did think Anakin and Pryce were a bit op. Anakin should at least cost more than 29 points. Pryce should be limited to ship size and/or range with an additional rule stating it cannot be used on ignition attacks.

[@MisterBloo42]

Fenn Rau + Hera (X-Wing) + Luke + Wedge being activated from a yavaris nebulon with Adar Tallon as commander. maybe a toryn farr and another friendly ship. adar tallon could be used on luke with yavaris, or on Fenn Rau to activate an additional two squadrons totalling to 6 with yavaris

[@Judgewrath1]

So I don't know if Anakin gets to give you three attacks on a double arc. The rule state that ships may only make two attacks per activation. The rules also stayed that a salvo is considered to be an attack for all intents and purposes except for adding dice. I don't see where there's leeway to allow a third attack. Instead, I suspect that the second attack, if taken as a salvo, allows more specific dice color control since Anakin allows you to add any color of of die that is in your printed rear arc

[@jamesmetzger9113]

Just bought my starter set for Armada and plan on building a Rebel fleet. Thank you so much for your content! It helped me make the decision to pull the trigger and get into the game!

[@isthisit781]

As Soon as I heard four squadrons and four people my heart sank. Ill continue through the video but with less excitement

[@Mitharan23]

Good that it happened this week so we can build fleets for May 4th games

[@darthreven1673]

Luke skywalker will be awesome in shatterpoint 😮

[@grants565]

Seen a lot of people concerned that because of Shatterpoint that Legion & other AMG like Armada are dead, so this is super exciting to continue to show new players that are new to tabletop that these games aren’t dead!

[@joelputnam2888]

Rules: “you Can’t add dice to a salvo attack” Anakin: “hold my spochka”

[@garymilton4448]

Vult Skerris with Howlrunner, Dengar and Inspector Goran means Vult has Counter 7, with a swarm reroll!😂😂

[@Crabbok]

Yeah you just decide to skip that attack lol

[@michaelmerritt2990]

To quote Parker in Alien, "Wonderful defense mechanism, you don't dare kill it." Skerris is the empire version of Shara, but worse if the conditions you mention are in effect!

[@Stappinfection]

Super excited to see rapid reinforcements 2 out, unfortunately I wish more people I'm my area played.

[@gavincollins3581]

Poor separatist

[@OnyersixForLife]

I read Fenn Rau's ability as a way to activate more Squadrons than the ship allows. You have a squadron value of 2. Activate 1st squadron. Activate Rau, then you can activate an additional 2 generic squads after him as long as they're within range.

[@michaeljimenez7960]

Yup, you get another escort to add to the ever-growing muder-ball while adding to your command capability. That singular brace token though...

[@BlackDragonSamurai]

Anybody else thinking Anakin + DBY-827 + Proton Torpedoes is going to be very fun? Cuz I am 😁😁😁😁 (Add in Flak Guns and medium range becomes a whole new playground)

[@PetersaberHD]

Pair Fenn Rau with Hera, Biggs, Jan and a buch of X-Wings and enjoy lethality. Your silly little GR-75 can now activate 4 to 6 squads. An MC80 can do 8 in one go!

[@justinpyke1756]

I'm a bit disappointed that the CIS didn't get a squadron-focused commander (Wat Tambor or TI-99 or whoever), but that being said this is still neat. Anakin looks real scary.

[@andrewadent4733]

really disappointed that RR2 seems to have some SERIOUSLY broken commanders and yet again, CIS seems to get the shaft in terms of what it is given. Kinda sucks... already down 1 fighter ace... now we are up 1 meh officer and down 1 broken commander.

[@thesuminer]

What I really want if we get more physical stuff would be the Lucrehulk and Trident Assault ships for the Confederacy and maybe another small or medium ship, the LAAT and the Eta-2 for the Republic

[@elizabethlestrad5282]

Pretty disappointed overall. Too much emphasis on squadrons. Meanwhile we still don't have proper fleet commander options that flesh out options for multiple large ship such as coordinating fire bonus when multiple ships capital ships attack a single target (Grand Admiral Sloane? Admiral Versio?). I guess this is why so many tournament builds I see are frigate fests (no large ships at all)...

[@paulshealy1863]

Seems kinda okay. Some squadron aces cool. Where are the new dope ships? Why can't the rebels have a munificient star frigate? It just feels a little under whelming compared to RR1.

[@digitaltrowa]

My local group just started playing Xwing and Armada again as the excitement for Shatterpoint is building. I've got a decent sized amount of models for both, so it's a good time here.

[@aminta110]

….doesn’t Anakin just give the ship a third attack by spending that defense token? Maybe I’m reading that wrong but that was my first reaction when I read it. Anyone able to clarify?😊

[@jeffbrindle5358]

Rapid Reinforcements III has to give us a Buzz Droid Ordnance Upgrade for the Separatists. I just has too. LOL

[@maxwellsilver6032]

Don't like the Onager, Price will make it worse....they need to nerf the bloody thing!! Ya......right...

[@xombie7979]

On your other video you said you believe that future release of xwing would start coming out with two ships per pack do you believe any two packs would be mixed I want like tie interceptor and royal interceptor… maybe a tie punisher with another type of tie… different paint job on awings…mining tie two pack… some scum two packs what do you think?

[@Marc-jz6bb]

Was hoping republic/separatists would get more ships. Republic Arquitens is really the only obvious one though

[@gabrielmunoz8686]

I know Will said more things besides RR2 wont be in the horizon but I do hope they eventually come back to armada, I love the game.

[@TheTobaccoman]

So the life support continues. I hope I’m wrong but until new models drop it feels like life support. Print and play isn’t super exciting.

[@rscottr]

It's now possible to field a Republic fleet without purchasing any Republic ships.

[@MaNU7908]

Uff, Its good that at least they gave us that, but I would have liked a bit more from them. Maybe Im just wishing for a new ship to be anounced and anything that is not exactly that its going to be disapointing to me. Specially with all the new ships we have seen in the Disney + anouncements and there are still some ships to be released for the clonewars. If the problem is money, that making miniatures has become more expensive, just charge more, but at least more expensive new miniatures is better than no new miniatures at all

[@YouTubeGuyAllTheTime]

Like the printout idea. Helps move the game forward.

[@TheFreshCabbage]

LETS GOOOOO!!! So excited to show this to my cousin (who is also into Armada)! :)

[@Daggoth65]

Rapid Reinforcements is great but I just want more Clone Wars ships. Keep holding out hope for this.

[@chrissorrentino794]

I'm surprised they also didn't make a Jango Fett Slave 1. Seems like an easy no brainier. Glad they are doing some things tho.

[@michaeljimenez7960]

Alternate title for the card drop: "Just be glad Commander Anakin can't have a Starhawk"

[@adamlishman7544]

Can't wait to give this a try! Super pumped for all the Armada, X Wing, Legion, Shatterpoint news these days

[@jamesflanagan3086]

I'm a total noob about Armada, how do the Rapid Renforcements work? (Hope I win the contest too) :-)

[@ericdimeck4481]

I totally agree with your assessment...it's more than I expected, but less than I wanted.

[@JustinKase1969]

Sadly, link isn't working - even directly from their website :(

[@justacrab2925]

I'm really excited for Fenn Rau's ability!

[@ardentacademic3365]

I am so excited to try these out this weekend @ The Oklahoma Open Event 2. Governor Pryce here we come!!

[@chuckterrell6086]

Just picked up a core separist set recently, and I'm looking forward to more ships.

[@gringofett3944]

Pryce is NOT that powerful. Its just means that you have to push in and close the distance as soon as possible and get out of that ignition range.

[@carlosray3414]

I had been wanting to bring my friends into Armada but hadn't seen many updates recently and it kinda bummed me out, I'm happy to see this out now tbh.

[@jakegerardi5618]

Excited to use Skywalker with some spinal armaments!

[@ronin4777]

I'm getting back into armada due to your videos, thanks man I'm sooo excited!!

[@chrisball5592]

Playing my first tournament next week in Dallas. I wonder how many if these will show up since they're new and shiny

[@justinwidman416]

I was hoping with Bo Katan in Gauntlet for rebels and Jango Fett for Separatists.

[@The8bitSammich]

I'm a latecomer to Armada, so it's neat to see AMG still putting out content, however small.

[@mmorehead74]

Looking to get into armada, the videos are great, I cant wait for what to buy 2023!

[@kingofbritons]

I thought for sure the Mandalrian Gauntlet would be light side, either Bo Katan or Sabine. That looks like it will hit pretty hard with Fenn Rau though.

[@shaunkrogulski9619]

These are very interesting. I am going to try out a Kraken squadron list with Wat Tambor.

[@adammoorey7873]

Fantastic vid, thanks for reviewing! So excited 😃

[@kyleanderson1138]

I want more little ships to go pew pew!! Actually a large-donut shaped ship to go pew pew!

[@erodian9743]

Just started to get back into armada after a long break, it's great to see there is still some work being done on it. Really would love to see a new model though.

[@flaviobertholdo8371]

Fenn Rau with Yavaris really works? If it does, it can be nasty as well.

[@andrewadent4733]

Mr Crabbok. I get that you're excited for both Anakin & Draven... But they are broken. Look at their abilities. 3 attacks PER ship? and can salvo twice if shot? All you need is a nasty fleet with multiple salvo tokens or a reactive gunnery and BAM... dead ships. This is going to become probably the strongest commander in all Armada. And Draven... can just COMPLETELY shut down squads for 2 turns (unless he comes up against weird stuff... or Fen Rau. The only positives I have for these 2 broken commanders is new strategies with old cards will emerge to attempt to attempt counter them. but in the end... Draven spells the end of the non-rogue mass squads. He just ruins it as soon as you start the game. And Anakin will destroy ships EVEN HARDER than big ships normally do. 3 attacks per round also with +1 die to salvo... is just insane. Gonna MELT ships for almost no drawback.

[@michaelmerritt2990]

I can't imagine they intend for Anakin's ability to allow three attacks. I can see it being one attack and then the salvo attack next against the same target hull zone but no third attack. Demolisher got nerfed because of a similar ability to attack last then first if you are first player (I did this to a MC75, four attacks in a row and obliterated it). As for Draven it does seem too much. Thrawn should be allowed to counter this and Piett could be the one hard-counter that already exists.

[@anthonycernik6548]

I am fairly new to star war table top game but I have been really enjoying making my droid army with my brother

[@rightwoke]

Where can I find this print and olay? Link doesnt seem to work.

[@spoiledbio7812]

I was thinking just the other day after watching mando season 3 that the rebels needed a gauntlet.

[@Poland805]

@Crabbock Question: On Fenn Rau, would his additional Squadron activation happen after he moves and shoots? May be a little bit trickier to get the full benefit if so.

[@michaeljimenez7960]

"After activation is resolved" so yea, I'd say once Fenn is done moving and shooting.

[@MrHSwager]

I am really excited to see how Draven works out in my hammerhead list.

[@joshf2685]

Anakin feels a bit overly aggressive, suits the character.

[@PhoenixFyre]

I like the factions I use but I want physical cards 😂

[@CS-rm1cf]

Finally a new Armada update! Time to dust off the fleets :D

[@wingzero771]

Does amg know squadrons are our least favorite part of armada? 🤔 Where republic arquitens? Rebel quasar? Rebel refit ISD? We deserved more than these bread crumbs…

[@isthisit781]

I've been calling the the rebel isd since the beginning, specifically the errant venture

[@christianpedraza8020]

I am still hoping for new models eventually.

[@cameroncunningham929]

Would really like to see new ships. This is a good step but ships would be even better.

[@dexterd02]

New Armada!!!! Thanks for the vid!

[@Ty-yy7zr]

The only sin of RR is that it is print and play instead of official cards

[@alexandergilewicz7223]

Just getting into Armada. Loving these videos!

[@jonbrooks692]

A lot of the people at my LGS are excited about this!

[@mr.oz-2619]

Looking forward to stopping Sloan squad balls with Draven

[@andrewadent4733]

You'll stop basically any squads with Draven... might be game breaking.

[@kaptainkrunch6179]

Will they ever release a card pack so i dont have to print them out?

[@aidanbroome822]

Commenting! I’m so pumped for rr2!

[@moeant]

Hello!! Big Fan ! I want to give a try to shatter Point

[@justinwidman416]

Still excited for new Separatists Ace

[@bryanwilson29]

Looking forward to printing these

[@shmegatron]

What is the eta for ACTUAL cards for these?

[@sirsully]

Super cool that Atomic Mass put this out for free.

[@PetersaberHD]

IMHO Pryce won't be the best for the Onager. I still believe that Intel Officer combined with XI-7 is far more dangerous.

[@Crabbok]

Depends on who you are shooting at largely. Flagship round 1? Sure intel officer. Quasar? or Flotilla? Pryce.

[@PetersaberHD]

@@Crabbok true, but in my experience, targeting smaller ships with an Onager, if you have a different target, is almost always a mistake. That's the conclusion after multiple double-Onager tournaments (which included 2 wins)

[@343omen]

Your videos make me want to get in to all these games

[@williamoder5614]

Looking forward to trying price

[@davissnider9610]

I've started wondering: does the "only two attacks per activation" rule mean that you can EITHER double arc OR single arc + Anakin salvo?

[@Crabbok]

It's 2 regular attacks + a Salvo

[@davissnider9610]

@@Crabbok Very cool Anakin!

[@MrMccoy1981]

Still waiting for Senator Binks

[@jthor9535]

I hope they actually print these soon!

[@ekerslithery5955]

Very happy about Rebel Gauntlet that compensates for rebel ships having low squad values. New rebel commander was something I've wanted for a while, he seems okay, very anti squad but I think he is overcosted. Not happy about Pryce though, empire already has too many dice fix options and seeing the onager get yet another buff is frustrating. Anakin should bring republic back into competitive play, his ability sounds very fun. Hopefully in the near future we actually get new physical expansions

[@jeffs.4124]

May this be the beginning of more to come.

[@BrewmeisterSam9]

You're the first video series I started watching when I got curious about starting Armada. Great stuff my man! You've made me really excited about starting my space warfare journey.

[@victorgarciadominguez9156]

More Armada News!! Awesome!

[@RemisRandR]

Free content is pretty nice!

[@justincase3469]

Glad to have some new Armada

[@thepenguin2859]

I need to get my friends into armada

[@RevanBartus]

I did not expect RR2 to be out that soon.

[@airborneD4478]

Wahoo! New Armada!