X-Wing League: ComicReaders Downtown: June 2016

[ChadBoudreau]

X-Wing League - June 2016 Schedule


DESCRIPTION
Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game is a tactical ship-to-ship combat game in which players take control of powerful Rebel X-wings and nimble Imperial TIE fighters, facing them against each other in fast-paced space combat. Featuring stunningly detailed and painted miniatures, the X-Wing Miniatures Game recreates exciting Star Wars space combat throughout its several included scenarios. Select your crew, plan your maneuvers, and complete your mission!

This is a chance to meet other players, engage in casual games, or simply drop-in for a look at this Star Wars themed miniatures game.

DATE & TIME
June 2
June 9
June 16
June 23
June 30
6pm - 8:50pm

LOCATION
Venue Information: Click Here

COST
None.

EVENT ORGANIZER
Tyler (Tempest on SaskGames)

EVENT ATTENDANCE LIMITS
There is no seating limit for this event.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS
If you have questions, respond to this thread.
Pre-registration is NOT required.
There is typically a bit of space available for other gaming during X-Wing.

[ChadBoudreau]

I've got a few updates / questions for you X-Wing players.

1. ComicReaders Downtown has received a copy of The Father's Day OP Kit. It comes with alternate art Darth Vader pilot cards and alternate art Luke Skywalker pilot cards. Ideally, a tournament is run. All participants receive alternate art Vader and alternate art Luke. To distribute these cards I'd like to hold a a special X-Wing event on Saturday, July 9 or Saturday, July 23. I envision a team event where it is 2 vs 2 players. Instead of a tournament, I'd like to propose an escort mission where Imperials escorting supply containers are ambushed by Rebels looking to destroy the containers. Each table would support 4 players-- two teams of 2. Each participant would receive a copy of each alternate art card. I'm working on both July 9 and July 23 so I could set up the games but I'd ask for a volunteer (who can play in the event) to help with any questions that arise during play. So, what do you folks think of that?

2. As a fundraiser for 24 Hours to Play With Your Food, I'd like to run a Death Star Trench Run. This scenario supports 6 players-- 3 per side. It makes use of X-Wing rules, but there are a few scenario specific rules, including secret event cards that are thematically accurate to the trench run seen in Star Wars: A New Hope. There would be a $5 entry fee per player with the proceeds going to my 24 Hours to Play With Your Food team. I've run this scenario in the past it takes 3 - 4 hours. I can run this at the store. If there is enough interest from players I can run more than one session. First step though is to reply to this post if you'd be interested in taking part in this highly thematic, white-knuckle X-Wing scenario.

Cheers.

[craftybernardo]

Great ideas Chad ! I am interested in both, just need to check my work calendar to see if I am off or will need to try book some holidays.
I will post a link to this forum on the Regina X Wing facebook page.

[craftybernardo]

As it stands now I don't work on July 23rd so that would be my preference but if majority would like it to be on the 9th I will do my best to get the day off.

[Cordawg]

I would be in for this

[Sheldyn]

I am definitely down for both of these events. And either July 9th or 23rd work for me. Also, if no one else feels like it, I don't mind being the one to answer questions.

[DCStyles]

I'd very much like to play in both events as well, July 9th and 23rd both are good for my schedule.

[Dodge]

Both sound very interesting, even if both dates are no good for me.
Serious Boo-urns.

[RobSven]

I'd be interested in both events as well.  And both of those dates work for me.

[ChadBoudreau]

The escort missions will be on Saturday, July 9, starting at 11am.
I'll post the details in a separate thread this weekend.
But the quick version is 2 players vs 2 players where it is Rebels vs. Imperials.
Multiple tables.
There will be point restriction for each player.
There will be ship restrictions. For example, no Scum and Villainy, no YT-1300. This is a small ship combat scenario.
There is an "escort" special rule I devised for this scenario. This allows a defending player to prevent an attacker from attacking the container, but as a result the escorting ship draws the fire. This makes flying escort dangerous, but necessary if the defenders want to win.
The scenario is thematic. Come for fun.
I use flat, uninteresting cardboard to represent the containers. I'll post the dimensions when I post the event. If someone has something more visually exciting to stand-in for my cardboard please feel free to let me know!