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Landorl10 May 2017 8:42 a.m. PST

Another option is go over to Star Wars Armada, but it is more expensive.

Yet another option is to look at a different rules set. 2 hour wargames has 5150, which is fairly easy to play. Starmada isn't too complicated.

Mako1110 May 2017 8:44 a.m. PST

Full Thrust?

Weasel10 May 2017 9:15 a.m. PST

Most of my Star Wars nerd friends swear by Armada.

Landorl10 May 2017 7:01 p.m. PST

Armada is a fair;y simple game. it is only when you start adding a lot of cards that it starts getting complex.

Weasel12 May 2017 6:38 p.m. PST

Well, there's an advantage to working with what you know :)
Good luck and keep sharing!

Part time gamer17 May 2017 4:06 a.m. PST

Modify, by all means modify!
I played WoC Starship Battles when 1st released, "issues' is being kind.
I found NO reason What-so-Ever to even move the ships based on the rules as written.
So I did some 'home rules' found it made the game far more enjoyable.

Just FYI, I bought the 'Clone Wars' not the Rebellion.

The only 'real' issue I had (other than the rules) some had minor to 'serious' warping issues (pulled from the mold far too soon prehaps).
I.E. the Neb. Frigate & CIS DD. (but this could be repaired to some extent).

And practically 'all' ships are One Size, Not Scale, Size. Apprx. 4in.
For Ex. Banking Clan FF est. 1 1/2in. too large, in relation to the other ships.

The 'worst' part, of the Rebellion period, there were no Vicorty Cl. SD's made
Only the Imp. and Interdictor classes.

Landorl
Another option.. Star Wars Armada, but it is more expensive.
Respectfully: "Perhaps the understatement of games.
One Imp. Cl. SD, $50 USD, IMHO not 'even' resonable.
One very good reason to consider using WoC ships in place of FFG's for 'Armada'.
The exception, "IF" you do, I would certainly get FFG's fighter expansion sets. They are outstanding!
Landorl
Armada is a fair;y simple game. it is only when you start adding a lot of cards that it starts getting complex.
Agreed. Ive played a cpl demo's and personally, 'keeping track' of all of the various tokens & especially the cards was a bit daunting.
'Lost my way more than once.'

Some have suggested, 'if' your going to go w/ Armada, limit the No. of cards to no more than 1-2 per ship so not to over complicate the game.

Dameon23 May 2017 11:44 p.m. PST

I remember being so excited about Star Wars Starship Battles when is came out and being so horribly disappointed by the rules…

I recommend modifying the Firestorm Armada rule set from Spartan Games. It's FREE online at:

link

That said you could also use a modified version of the naval rules for their Uncharted Seas or Dystopian Wars rule sets, also free and lists and all use the same core mechanic.

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