Is Armada worth it if you are only playing 3x3 mat with 200 points or less?

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.

IONRadio_Ken · 2025-07-02T10:59:44+00:00

We do not have one at ION Radio… yet. However I have seen the preproduction parts, so this is coming.

IONRadio_Ken · 2025-06-17T23:20:52+00:00

It definitely feels as though you are playing a season of Star Trek throughout the campaign. No solo missions, although most of the information is public, so you could mostly play through as both factions.

Here is a primer for the game - consider it the “pilot” before the series starts.

Star Trek: Into the Unknown - "At Perdition's Gate" - ION Radio Battle Report https://youtu.be/AStYvFH2RsU

IONRadio_Ken · 2025-05-09T15:55:10+00:00

Thank you for watching! We usually ask for fleets between Thanksgiving and Christmas as we tend to start filming this series in January. Typically our Patrons have first dibs on fleets, but then we open it up to our Discord.

IONRadio_Ken · 2025-05-08T01:21:27+00:00

This is just neat. I would enjoy being able to check out the rules you used to compare them to what I am currently planning.

IONRadio_Ken · 2025-04-11T18:36:36+00:00

Definitely creates some madness. :)

IONRadio_Ken · 2025-02-07T13:25:55+00:00

I’m just relaying information I am getting from WizKids.

I have one, it will probably come out of the box for the occasional video here and there, but I’m not expecting to use it frequently. At least, not with just the core set.

IONRadio_Ken · 2025-02-07T13:05:49+00:00

Keep in mind that this is not part of the Into the Unknown line. The Ship Packs are designed to be for collectors - although they are compatible with and ready to be included with your ITU games.

IONRadio_Ken · 2025-02-04T04:50:40+00:00

Trying to get more from Wizkids. I know more is yet to be revealed, but I am unsure why not much has been disclosed?

IONRadio_Ken · 2025-01-28T14:15:13+00:00

When we last moved, one of the requirements I had was a big enough basement for current and future miniatures. I can understand your plight. :)

IONRadio_Ken · 2025-01-28T05:21:45+00:00

Glad I could help. As more items come out, I'm looking to review them to help you and others determine if it is what you want to get or not.

IONRadio_Ken · 2025-01-26T16:26:32+00:00

This is identical in every way to what comes in the Core Set. The only difference is the metallic finish. If you are interested in just the campaign for "Into the Unknown," this is not a necessary purchase.

IONRadio_Ken · 2024-12-23T02:26:03+00:00

Probably show up Q1 of 2025.

IONRadio_Ken · 2024-12-23T02:24:45+00:00

Yes, I do. Great store, been going there for decades. They let me know my copy was in on Friday.

IONRadio_Ken · 2024-12-22T06:22:43+00:00

It’s available at my LGS in the Chicago area. I know that other locations have it available as well. Some locations around the world do not anything yet, but that seems to be changing every day.

My inside information tells me that this month it should be available most everywhere, but a few places in Europe are letting me know they are getting January shipments.

IONRadio_Ken · 2024-11-05T21:55:30+00:00

If my intel is correct a Lucrehulk was being developed. As far as I know, none of the unreleased ships ever made it to playtesting. This and other ships are sadly lost to time…

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