[Saga] Star Wars: Rebels with Style OOC

[Blackrat]

Ah, well, lets say that my stated action will be for when I can finally fire on them

 

[drothgery]

No need for a grid.

Ah, well, lets say that my stated action will be for when I can finally fire on them

And Istara will aid Lia until we're in range for heavier weapons.

 

[possum]

If you guys REALLY want me to make a quick battle grid, I can, but my avoidance of it is mainly due to the large gaps involved, even with the adjustments for starship scale. That's why I went with the currently most-important comparison in the linear map of where the TIEs are in relation to the shuttle.

Also, for this round, the only weapons that can currently fire against the TIEs are Laser Cannons, which are at their very max range of 10 squares...and, for this shuttle, only available to the pilot. All the other weapons are Blaster Cannons, which have a max range of 8 squares...so, sadly, Deurr, Viria, and anyone else in a gunner's spot can't yet fire.

Okay, how do I properly explain firing at a TIE? Quickly loop the shuttle around and then squeeze off a shot and then begin to flee back in the direction of the VicStar?

I swear, this no facing in Starship combat in Saga is really getting on my nerves.

 

[drothgery]

Okay, how do I properly explain firing at a TIE? Quickly loop the shuttle around and then squeeze off a shot and then begin to flee back in the direction of the VicStar?

Possibilities...
1) There's a tail gun with the exact same stats as the main pilot-operated gun; you can only use one of them at a time. You just can't see it in most views of a Lambda shuttle.
2) Despite appearances, the shuttle's guns are on turrets and can fire backwards at need.
3) What you said.

 

[Ankh-Morpork Guard]

Ah, well, lets say that my stated action will be for when I can finally fire on them

Heh, right. If you guys would like, I can edit the max ranges into the stats for the Vortext for ease of use.

And Istara will aid Lia until we're in range for heavier weapons.

Righty.

Okay, how do I properly explain firing at a TIE? Quickly loop the shuttle around and then squeeze off a shot and then begin to flee back in the direction of the VicStar?

I swear, this no facing in Starship combat in Saga is really getting on my nerves.

Well, some level of abstraction is just necessary. You'd have to do the same thing with facing, anyway, this abstract way just kind of makes it more obvious. But yeah, a simple change in 'facing' in the square to shoot and then off in the other direction would be the best bet.

Also, just looked up an old schematic for the shuttle type because I knew they had at least ONE rear-firing weapon. It appears that one of the two sets of Blaster Cannons is rear facing, with all the others being on the wingtips.

http://images.wikia.com/starwars/images/8/86/Shuttle_schem.jpg


And alrighty on not gridding it out. I was a bit worried it might be confusing without it. Of course, if/when the situation changes i'll definitely update things as necessary. So when a new Death Star jumps in I'll be sure to note that on the grid.

 

[Ankh-Morpork Guard]

Possibilities...
1) There's a tail gun with the exact same stats as the main pilot-operated gun; you can only use one of them at a time. You just can't see it in most views of a Lambda shuttle.
2) Despite appearances, the shuttle's guns are on turrets and can fire backwards at need.
3) What you said.

1) Posted at the same time, but it looks like that tail gun is one of the blaster cannons.

2) Hah, you're right. The turrets DO adjust separate of the wings. While I'm not 1005 sure the laser cannons do(at least one of the two sets of weapons on the wings are fixed), we could just run with it this way if the loop around thing is too much of a headache for anyone.

 

[possum]

The conversation is moot at the moment: with the current distance between us and the TIEs, a long range shot with laser cannons (blaster cannons won't even reach), the penalties are astronomical.

 

[possum]

Heh, I'm glad we didn't get shut out of the cockpit of the vessel, 'cause look what this baby can do!

We'd be fried.

 

[Ankh-Morpork Guard]

Heh, gotta love escape pods.

Also, apologies on the delay. I've been traveling some again and should be able to dig my books out now.

 

[FreeXenon]

I'm back..

Ok, I am back and I have a bit of catching up to do.

It looks like we are flying while looking for a jump vector, as well as being pursued by 6+ too many Tie Fighters?

Right?

AMG: Is there anything I need to know for my character, before I post again?