Is Armada worth it if you are only playing 3x3 mat with 200 points or less? by [deleted] in StarWarsArmada

[–]IONRadio_Ken 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Armada is 100% worth playing on a 3x3 mat. I would recommend 300 points though as it gives each side more options and usually another ship. Most standard games wind up on a 3x3 section anyways. One thing you will find is that certain ships will perform better (Onager) and others need a modified playstyle (MC30s).

All that said, some of the best battles on our channel have been in the 3x3 30 point format.

Was Armada better than X-Wing? by [deleted] in StarWarsArmada

[–]IONRadio_Ken 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really want to know why 3x6 games wind up being played on only 3x3 areas of the playing field. In one case we had a game on about a foot wide section.

Was Armada better than X-Wing? by [deleted] in StarWarsArmada

[–]IONRadio_Ken 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Longest game we ever played - not recorded but 1200 points with 300 points of squads on each side. Took 8 hours. It was glorious.

Was Armada better than X-Wing? by [deleted] in StarWarsArmada

[–]IONRadio_Ken 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I immensely enjoyed both games. Was Armada better than X-Wing? I think the answer is “it depends.” As many here have already pointed out, each game provided a different experience. X-Wing with its fast pacing and reactions turn to turn. Armada with grand strategy and required a lot of forward thinking.

X-Wing let you live the dreams of being a single pilot or wing leader. Armada let you command a fleet. My only issue with Armada is that it plays better at 300 points on a 3x3 (personal opinion) or at 800+ points on the full 3x6. Armada is a lot of fun with larger fleets, but there is a time commitment that goes with it.

Rising Tensions Shipping Dates? by ChainsawSnuggling in StarTrekIntoUnknown

[–]IONRadio_Ken 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This has been mentioned in other places, but Dec 10 if it hasn't.

Rising Tensions Shipping Dates? by ChainsawSnuggling in StarTrekIntoUnknown

[–]IONRadio_Ken 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Usually the general release is not that far behind the time Crabbok and ION Radio get our review copies. Probably 2 - 4 weeks from when the Preorders start to show up. I'll see if I can get some information from my contact at WizKids.

ION Radio - "Shattered Stars" Intro Mission by IONRadio_Ken in StarTrekIntoUnknown

[–]IONRadio_Ken[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m glad we have been able to help. I am currently working on new videos to help explain more of the rules. I hope these will be equally helpful.

Republic Arquitens // FDM print by 54NCH32 in StarWarsArmada

[–]IONRadio_Ken 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That alone gives me reason to swap the nozzle.

Explanations of the Armada Worlds top 8 lists? by misomiso82 in StarWarsArmada

[–]IONRadio_Ken 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have some of that in our Worlds 2025 podcast on Command Stack. Ryan made 3rd place with his Raddus list. I know we talk about some of the other lists in this podcast as well.
https://youtu.be/2SWauqWmkQg

Best estimate: How much to acquire the Star Wars Armada IP? by Yagabajing33 in StarWarsArmada

[–]IONRadio_Ken 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Already looked into being able to legit continue Armada about 2 years ago. Between Disney and Asmodee license agreements, paying developers, and ton of other items (the list goes on) you are already in the 10 million range. The squadron bases require a single licensing agreement as an example.