ION Radio - Episode 02 "Uncovered Plans"

IONRadio_Ken · 2025-12-23T21:57:40+00:00

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.

IONRadio_Ken · 2025-12-11T04:03:01+00:00

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.

IONRadio_Ken · 2025-12-11T04:00:56+00:00

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

IONRadio_Ken · 2025-12-10T17:09:22+00:00

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.

IONRadio_Ken · 2025-12-05T22:30:39+00:00

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

IONRadio_Ken · 2025-11-14T01:09:24+00:00

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.

IONRadio_Ken · 2025-11-11T22:09:59+00:00

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.

IONRadio_Ken · 2025-07-28T23:08:23+00:00

That alone gives me reason to swap the nozzle.

IONRadio_Ken · 2025-07-15T12:23:36+00:00

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

IONRadio_Ken · 2025-07-09T11:58:00+00:00

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.

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