X-Wing - (Empire) What to Buy First on a Budget (May 2020)

X-Wing 2.0 - What to Buy First when on a Budget - Imperial Edition!
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[@jessicalynch3754]

who left a dislike hes just trying to help you get started btw i love to fly republic too

[@joedrumm5239]

I'm just going to throw this out into the universe for anyone just starting: I started late in 1.0, have been playing actively for a few years now. 2 core sets at the start gets you the dice you'll need, as well as the tokens/ships for a great deal (you can usually get them on sale now that the game has been out for a little bit). I would also focus on just one specialty craft for the empire, especially if you're looking to get good (like the tie advanced v1 or x1 or even the decimator). The empire thrives on a particular play style: almost a 40k imperium of man 'no lives matter' dogma. You're going to loose tie fighters in a fight. There's no getting around that. So having a specialty ship with tie support tends to be very beginner friendly for this game, it gives you options. This play style (I call it support and ace) lets you learn the maneuverability of each of the ships, and gives you a start in deciding what you want to work at. For empire, I would argue there are 3 current play styles: swarm (I'm throwing 8 ships at you, good luck), beef/salad (I have 4 dummy thicc ships with 20+ hull between them, good luck) and aces (I have 3-4 ships that all can hit harder than Babe Ruth, good luck). I would STRONGLY suggest trying these styles as you learn the game, and figure out which one you like. Most importantly, have fun. At the end of the day, we're people screaming at plastic ships and dice, don't take it too seriously.

[@spoonlamp]

Great tip, thanks for this.

[@chrisr3570]

I recently picked up a Force Awakens core set at what I thought was a good deal. Getting a 2nd edition core set would actually fix my problem wouldn't it and wouldn't then need the conversion sets? I'm basing this on the things you get in my box

[@joedrumm5239]

@@chrisr3570 it would, the only thing you'd be missing is dials. The die between sets are the same, but damage cards, dials and range tools are a little different. At this point, conversion sets are cheap enough to be viable, but not just for one first edition core set. I'd look to try and get 3 or 4 old ships of one faction, snage a conversion kit and go from there.

[@zacharypurdue4584]

I love Tie Defenders, loved them every time I played them. Just gotta get close but once you do make it past the initial barrage you win.

[@andyablluxembourg8627]

lucky xwing players can buy things, we armada players: what to buy on a budget: nothing much, just nebulas and tantives the rest is out of stock or prices are uberhigh

[@Reitse01]

Hahaha that’s exactly why I just bought X-Wing instead of more armada expansions

[@hughmungus6479]

I would love to begin with armada but the only thing we got over here are Nebulas and Victory Class SD

[@awisefool5626]

IKR

[@flaviobertholdo8371]

When I started with X-Wing 1.0, I went with the most popular and famous ships first, wasn't really worryed if they were good or not in the game. But once you start, you will end up buying almost or whole collection.

[@zeno6111753]

My top tip for getting started with any of FFGs miniature games. Share two startboxes with a friend. This goes for X-Wing as well. As you go deeper into the game and get more expansions (because you will), the game, or FFG assumes you got the startbox and places upgrade cards accordingly. Its both a good and a bad thing IIRC.

[@J.B.90]

If you are on a really tight budget or just want to jump straight to a 200 pt list, I can highly recommend a core set and the Tie Defender. The Tie/d is amazing, and with aces pointed in the 80s, your all set. Not the best most amazing all takers list, but tournie legal and fun.

[@A2Jmusic]

hey bud! I like the channel! I like the no edits style, right up my alley! I only play 1.0 but I like hearing you talk about it!

[@mikenthestan]

Just love what you do to help us decide to get when buy more ships. My Favorite imperial is the tie defender.

[@MaliciousMallard]

Pretty sound advice for the most part but personally I would have put the Decimator a lot lower. One thing to add though: the striker can drop bombs as well, so the Decimator isn’t the only option for 2.0 ship bombers

[@MaliciousCricket]

Really hoping to get into miniatures as a hobby this year and this channel is invaluable. Truly incredible, thanks a bunch man!!

[@nuttarbuttar5764]

thanks dude, I love your channel and watch all your armada videos. I just started x wing last week and this video comes out. Edit: I am playing empire

[@skillzsports9772]

This is brilliant - thank you. Just new to the game - got a T-65 X Wing, a B Wing for the Rebellion and 3x TIEs for the Empire right now so looking to expand on these.

[@robmweb]

Looking forward to another round of these for all the other factions. Just getting my toes wet with x-wing and these are helpful! Thanks, you got a subscribe out of me!

[@cplparker6285]

love your videos! they are stopping me going mentally insane during lock down!!!!

[@LegionaireSiggi]

Thanks for posting the buying guide. I definitely need to grab a conversion kit to jump back in.

[@WarbossGazbag]

Hey Crabbok, was thinking about buying into X-Wing soon... Thanks for the video! It helps alot.

[@colindonelson1109]

I really enjoy this type of video. Please do more! You're the man Crabbok!

[@Crabbok]

Thanks!

[@LegionaireSiggi]

Yes please, looking forward to the newer/limited factions.

[@keikan300]

I am.glad to see that I actually followed your suggestions pretty closely. I want to buy a few more TIE's to flesh out my TIE swarm. Then onto Rebels.

[@sayalec4922]

yeeah :D i was waiting for this :) loving your stuff. started armada and xwing because of you !

[@Letheris]

It’s good to see an update for this👍

[@scotthibbert3658]

Great vid, love this episode your doing as I’m as newbie

[@Broken777Arrow]

This is a great video. Looking forward to your vid on republic and seperatists

[@88arachno]

When talking about huge ships, you mention the Decimator. You mean the Raider right? :)

[@Crabbok]

Ha ha yeah

[@pen5tar959]

Just started x wing. Thank you for the videos. I'm going to play empire

[@myselftano1252]

I was looking foward to this

[@leonardobrusco2282]

I love the Tie Defender, the best ship.

[@McAllisterSellsFlorida]

Love the videos just discovered them as I have become obsessed with Xwing during the quarantine. 1 thing that I will disagree with you about is How good of a deal you have to get to make it worth buying 1.0.I'm buying a bunch of 1.0 ships probably from 35-40 percent of original cost And then I was able to get a conversion kit for only 20 bucks. I feel it he's allowed me to get a lot more models quicker than I could have buying them 2.0.

[@Crabbok]

It really depends on so many factors. How many you are getting is a huge factor - and also the discount. If you only get like 2 or 3 ships at a discount it may not be worth it to also buy a conversion kit when first starting out. Also depends on the discount. I really wanted to focus on what was available for 2nd edition also.

[@robertkreitler6727]

The Decimator is not the only 2.0 ship that can carry payload (bombs/mines). TIE Striker also has that capability too. I believe some people have had some OK luck with Dutchess and proximity mines or seismics?

[@battlefieldcustoms873]

1 week ago I compared this to an “EA” feel of DLC’s but I will be the first to admit I was wrong. I have been playing 2.0 for a week now with a handful new ships and the huge ship conversion with the empire and rebels and it comes with SO MUCH 100% worth the conversions

[@WeAreFulcrum]

Core Set + Tie Advanced X1 + Tie Advanced V1 + Tie Interceptor is probably the cheapest way to get a great list. Vader, Soontir and the Grand Inquisitor are great pilots but can be a little tricky to fly.

[@x36ixevilklown37]

What about the rebel side

[@WeAreFulcrum]

@@x36ixevilklown37 Core Set + X Wing Expansion Pack + Saws Renegades Expansion Pack (1st/2nd Edition Hybrid pack).This gives you a great start to the game and from there it matters what kind of rebel player you want to be. Y Wings are good for controling your opponent with turrets and bombs, B Wings are heavy hitters and A Wings are good flankers and blockers.

[@billfromwork7203]

Thank you

[@Antlegs]

Im obsessing over this game too much omfg

[@Letheris]

Currently I have a conversion kit so I’m buying 1.0 models for fairly cheap for x wing models

[@ethanxu2572]

Can you make a video about your black series collection or the new announced star wars movies?

[@OverboardDM]

Haven’t tried this game yet. I’ve put some ships in my cart but haven’t pulled the trigger. No pun intended.

[@MonkeyMagic-]

Please do an equivalent video for Rebels next, then all other factions.

[@comingvengeance2725]

Thanks for taking the time to do these videos! I just took the plunge into v.2 with two core sets plus the extra TIE. I'm following your advice by planning on getting a TIE Advanced next, but is it conceivable that I'd ever want more than five TIE's? Also, what is a recommended quantity of TIE Advanced? Thanks!

[@Crabbok]

=) Honestly there's SO much for X-Wing - I think 1 TIE Advanced will be fine - because you'll eventually have so much more than you can even use...

[@josephmoberly2109]

Sometimes it surprises me how few ships there are for some factions, since there are so many ships for x-wing as a whole.

[@MasterRahl221]

Great video, any updates for 2.5? I have a starter set, Skystrike Academy box, and an extra TIE-D. Thinking Advanced x1 for my next purchase

[@firepoet6926]

I have a lot of 1.0 stuff for the empire so I could see getting an upgrade kit

[@Markus-hl8cg]

Crabbok, what would be good lists with the stuff you recommend (Tie Fighter, Tie Advance and VT49) for beginners ?

[@therealneal9980]

Would you consider making updated videos to start out in Armada?

[@wukillah]

Interceptor have the much needed shield upgrade

[@thecanadianclassroom3188]

And the wheel turns as the wheel wills.

[@aaronmoore520]

Does the conversion kit have the same upgrades as the new 2.0 ship boxes?

[@jamesporter1123]

i have a tie bomber from the first edition, do I need to have a conversion kit to fly it?

[@benniediek7347]

Lol i got my hole x wing stuff at a convention most ships were one dollar an the fifty dollar ships you could get them for 3 dollars

[@zetup6]

equivalent video for rebels please

[@bendestroyer]

I have a question I recently got the force awakens core set for x wing. I was wondering if that is to old? Please help in replies

[@GioPrime1]

Hello there! Just Started X-Wing today with buying a starter. Just wondering if this list is still current, not sure how often new sets comes out. Has anything changed in terms of recommendations for starting?

[@Letheris]

5:55 I wish my, brother hates the game

[@paristeta5483]

So if i have 2 v1.0 core set (X-Wing and the Resistance one) i need to buy first 3 conversion kits (for 40€) to play X-wing 2.0?

[@tommasopettinacci8777]

Will you do a rebel video?

[@jagottremblay7387]

Hello. I was wondering what your opinion is on the quick build cards that come with the ships. Are they worth following for new players?

[@MarcelParraE]

Yes Please!!, a Quick Builds video it’s worthy?

[@erichludwig2095]

I love TIE Defenders, I just wish there were worth the points needed to field them

[@dblevins343]

I've seen some people who know how to use them and they definitely hold their weight when they fly them. I however am like you and just get sniped off the board lol

[@joeswift403]

For people starting out, give Fly Casual a try, a great way to try out new builds before you buy, the danger is that you start a new faction... Oops

[@Ilovesusanna]

Can someone explain to me what 3.0 is about? Do I still use 2.0? Can I still buy 2.0 models to play 3.0???

[@atriox_tv7689]

I think I made a mistake, I bought the starter kit and then Tie Advance, Inquisitors Tie and a Tie Defender. Hopefully I can learn that. Lol (New to the game btw)

[@dblevins343]

Lol actually the tie advanced, tie inquisitor and tie defender is a formidable 3 ship squad. Its all aces but its a good one. U do have to learn each ship though and know what the pilots are capable of. The hardest part for aces is predicting where opponents will be and secondly, knowing when to attack opponents.

[@xombie7979]

what sites and stores do you think a budget hunt gives you the best saving

[@darthick3346]

xombie7979 once a year Barnes & Noble has a buy one get one 50% off. eBay is a good place. Miniature Market is another good place .

[@xombie7979]

@@darthick3346 thanks I did buy a lot of xwing 1st edition on sale at miniature market

[@Tfx-ik2go]

Please do one of these for separatists and republic

[@dblevins343]

Well there hardly any ships in the factions right now so its kind of pointless. Case in point. Republic 1. Guardians of the Republic 2. Another delta 7 (to get those spicy jedi) 3. Y-wing or naboo star fighter 4. ^^^ 5. Arc-170 6. Wait for more ships cause thats it lol You see its more neccessary for factions such as the empire where there are like 16 ships to choose from.

[@Tfx-ik2go]

Fair enough

[@dblevins343]

@@Tfx-ik2go I am excited to see what new ships are coming though for these factions. I cannot wait for the epic ships but that will be a while

[@nikobellic3830]

Do this for all the factions

[@isped8650]

x-wing should have made a conversion card pack to 2.0 and just printed new ships instead of reprinting old ones.

[@russellharrell2747]

What do you mean IF you want a GUNBOAT? IF????