FANTASY FLIGHT GAMES IS MANDATING THE NEW DAMAGE DECK FOR ALL ORGANIZED PLAY!! THIS IS A MASSIVE VICTORY FOR THE HEALTH OF OUR GAME AND FAIR COMPETITION!! LET US KEEP THE PRESSURE ON TO ENSURE EVERY TOURNAMENT REMAINS BALANCED MOVING FORWARD!!
January 28, 2016
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Fantasy Flight Games, publisher of the Xwing Miniatures Game, recently announced that players would be allowed to use either damage deck, the one from the original core set or the one from the new Force Awakens core set, in official Organized Play events.
Many feel this is, in fact, a step backwards. As the game progressed from the original release, new abilities and upgrades were completely unaffected by the original damage deck, and certain lists were affected more by critical damage than others. The new damage deck addressed this issue and provides a deck that is more equally punishing to any ship or list.
Fantasy Flight Games initially announced that the new damage deck would be required for official play as of January 1, 2016, plenty of time for any competitive player to acquire the new core set. Unfortunately this decision was reversed in a recent announcement, and Fantasy Flight will allow players to choose either damage deck for official play.
The old damage deck is antiquated, and no longer fulfills a balanced role in the competitive atmosphere of the Xwing Miniatures Game. We petition Fantasy Flight Games to REQUIRE the use of the NEW damage deck in all Organized Play events in order to provide a more balanced, and competitive experience for all players.
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Reached 100 supporters
October 31, 2015
44 Comments
If this was the intention it should have been announced from the start, not after thousands of players had gone out and bought something that you had insisted was a requirement for organised play. False advertising yet again on FFGs part. You've made people part with their money for it, now make sure this is the only legal deck.
The new damage deck was created to fix a balance issue. FFG should stand their ground and require it to be mandatory starting Jan 1. This gave players ample time to purchase a new core set. The old deck will always be available for casual play.
The new deck should be required for all Organized Play tournaments to create a level playing field. The original time frame to upgrade was enough.
I remember talking with Alex Davey about the possibilities of a new damage deck at GenCon 2014. He seemed so excited to nix that ridiculous "Munitions Failure" crit. Why the change of mind? Let's use the new and improved deck that affects all ships in the game for a safe and secure gaming experience!
You changed it for a reason! The new deck is an equal threat to all builds, unlike the old one, which had cards that punished some and virtually ignored others.
When your own designer clearly spells out that the old deck is not balanced and a the new one fixes the problems, it is a mistake to allow the old one to tournaments.
The new deck is more balanced, everyone should have the same chance at the same damage in competitive play.
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FANTASY FLIGHT GAMES IS MANDATING THE NEW DAMAGE DECK FOR ALL ORGANIZED PLAY!! THIS IS A MASSIVE VICTORY FOR THE HEALTH OF OUR GAME AND FAIR COMPETITION!! LET US KEEP THE PRESSURE ON TO ENSURE EVERY TOURNAMENT REMAINS BALANCED MOVING FORWARD!!
January 28, 2016
Final supporters
Fantasy Flight Games, publisher of the Xwing Miniatures Game, recently announced that players would be allowed to use either damage deck, the one from the original core set or the one from the new Force Awakens core set, in official Organized Play events.
Many feel this is, in fact, a step backwards. As the game progressed from the original release, new abilities and upgrades were completely unaffected by the original damage deck, and certain lists were affected more by critical damage than others. The new damage deck addressed this issue and provides a deck that is more equally punishing to any ship or list.
Fantasy Flight Games initially announced that the new damage deck would be required for official play as of January 1, 2016, plenty of time for any competitive player to acquire the new core set. Unfortunately this decision was reversed in a recent announcement, and Fantasy Flight will allow players to choose either damage deck for official play.
The old damage deck is antiquated, and no longer fulfills a balanced role in the competitive atmosphere of the Xwing Miniatures Game. We petition Fantasy Flight Games to REQUIRE the use of the NEW damage deck in all Organized Play events in order to provide a more balanced, and competitive experience for all players.
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
October 31, 2015
44 Comments
I think most people that were complaining about buying the FA Core Set have been convinced now anyway that 3 ships, a new rulebook, and balanced damage deck is worth it. PLEASE don't undo the work you did to balance the damage deck.
If this was the intention it should have been announced from the start, not after thousands of players had gone out and bought something that you had insisted was a requirement for organised play. False advertising yet again on FFGs part. You've made people part with their money for it, now make sure this is the only legal deck.
The new damage deck was created to fix a balance issue. FFG should stand their ground and require it to be mandatory starting Jan 1. This gave players ample time to purchase a new core set. The old deck will always be available for casual play.
The new deck should be required for all Organized Play tournaments to create a level playing field. The original time frame to upgrade was enough.
I remember talking with Alex Davey about the possibilities of a new damage deck at GenCon 2014. He seemed so excited to nix that ridiculous "Munitions Failure" crit. Why the change of mind? Let's use the new and improved deck that affects all ships in the game for a safe and secure gaming experience!
You changed it for a reason! The new deck is an equal threat to all builds, unlike the old one, which had cards that punished some and virtually ignored others.
When your own designer clearly spells out that the old deck is not balanced and a the new one fixes the problems, it is a mistake to allow the old one to tournaments.
The new deck is more balanced, everyone should have the same chance at the same damage in competitive play.
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I think most people that were complaining about buying the FA Core Set have been convinced now anyway that 3 ships, a new rulebook, and balanced damage deck is worth it. PLEASE don't undo the work you did to balance the damage deck.