I am very, very happy this exists. It's good in concept, and good in execution.
My ten-year-old son and I just got into the X-Wing Miniatures Game a couple of months ago. We started with the original core set and we'd added a handful of single-fighter expansion packs before we picked this up. We had just been considering whether or not to buy another original core set when we learned the new core set was due out soon. A lot of the "how to get started in X-Wing" pieces you'll find online recommend getting two core sets, to economically build your fleet, get two sets of movement templates, and finally have enough dice to stop rerolling. (Both core sets are nerfed by have one fewer attack and defense dice than you really need for most situations - presumably to goad you into buying their pricey packs of extra dice.)
Having purchased and played with this new core set, I can say for certain that it is very nice to have two core sets, with all of the extra ships, counters, movement templates, and dice. But it's also nice to have two core sets that aren't exactly the same. The new Force Awakens X-Wings and TIE fighters have some new tricks - an additional point of shields on each, a new fast-turn maneuver for each ship, and new abilities like target lock for the TIE fighters and boost actions for the X-Wings.The damage deck is a bit different, and for those interested in competitive play, it's apparently an official replacement for the damage deck in the original core set. There are a few other nice touches as well - the new core set comes with three missions, just like the original core set, but they're not the same missions. You still get six asteroid markers but the ones are different shapes with different art, so if you combine an original and a Force Awakens core set you can make a field with 12 unique asteroids.
My favorite update is the way they've handled the rulebook. The original core set rulebook is, frankly, kind of a mess. It's a good thing the game is so intuitive to pick up, because the original rulebook is NOT well organized, requiring far too much flipping back and forth during the first few games. I'm happy to say that's much improved in the new core set. It includes not one but three booklets: a short "How to Play" booklet that walks you through the rules by actually playing the game, a much thicker "Rules Reference" that is basically an alphabetically-arranged glossary of rules and terms, and a leaflet with the three new missions. For people who haven't been playing long enough to have all of the rules memorized yet, the Rules Reference book is a godsend - MUCH easier to use than the old core rulebook when you need to look up some pesky situation mid-game.
The weaknesses of this core set are the same as the original: it's a bit weedy to have a core set for a miniatures game that only includes three ships, and I'm still irked that they drive you to purchase additional dice (or their proprietary dice app) by including so few in the starter box. But by now those are just the ground realities of the X-Wing Miniatures Game, and within that context, this core set is no weaker than its predecessor, and actually improves on it in some non-trivial ways (like the Rules Reference). I can't quite bring myself to knock off a whole star for that.
In sum, I'm happy about this new core set because it gives new and existing players new options. You can focus your play strictly on the original trilogy timeline, or only on the Force Awakens era, or mix 'em up. And people who want to get two sets of templates, dice, and bits without getting carbon-copy fighters can get one of each. In fact, I hope that Fantasy Flight adds at least one more core set in the future - I'd kill for a Scum & Villainy Core Set with a bounty hunter ship and a couple of fringe fighters.
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In X-Wing Second Edition, you assemble a squadron of iconic starfighters from across the Star Wars saga and engage in fast-paced, high-stakes space combat with iconic pilots. |
With refined gameplay that focuses on the physical act of flying starships, X-Wing Second Edition lets you create your own Star Wars space battles right on your tabletop. |
Intuitive mechanics create the tense atmosphere of a firefight while beautifully pre-painted miniatures draw you deeper into the action. Man your ships and enter the fray! |
Featuring stunningly detailed and painted miniatures, X-Wing recreates exciting Star Wars space battles from small engagements to large conflicts. |
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X-Wing Second Edition locks two players in fierce ship-to-ship combat. Each round, you'll carefully plot a course for each of your ships, trying to anticipate enemy movement. |
As the commander of your squadron, you begin each round by deciding how your pilots will fly their ships. You'll secretly select each ship's maneuver at the top of the round. Once a maneuver has been locked in for every ship, it's time to start flying. |
Now is your chance to pilot some of the most advanced starfighters in the galaxy. Assemble your squadron and recreate thrilling Star Wars space battles with X-Wing Second Edition! |
If you can successfully outmaneuver your opponent, you'll catch the enemy ships in your sights and open fire. One player wins when all enemy ships are destroyed. |
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| Type of Game | Miniatures Battle Game | Miniatures Battle Game | Miniatures Battle Game | Miniatures Battle Game | Miniatures Battle Game | Miniatures Battle Game |
| Number of Players | 2 Players | 2 Players | 2 Players | 2 Players | 2 Players | 2 Players |
| Average Playtime | 45 Minutes | 45 Minutes | 45 Minutes | 45 Minutes | 45 Minutes | 45 Minutes |
| Recommended Player Age | Ages 14+ | Ages 14+ | Ages 14+ | Ages 14+ | Ages 14+ | Ages 14+ |
| Number of Miniatures | 3 | N/A | 1 | N/A | 2 | 3 |
| Featured Ship | Two TIE/ln Fighter miniatures and one T-65 X-Wing | N/A | CR90 Corellian Corvette | Ten RZ-1 A-wing ship cards and four A/SF-01 B-wing ship cards | One VCX-100 light freighter miniature and One Sheathipede-class shuttle | One TIE/D Defender miniature and two TIE/in Interceptors |
| Type of Expansion | Core Set | Conversion Kit | Ship Expansion | Squadron Expansion | Ship Expansion | Squadron Expansion |
| Alliance | N/A | N/A | Rebel Alliance | Rebel Alliance | Rebel Alliance | Galactic Empire |
| Customizable | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Expansion Available | ✓ | is an expansion | is an expansion | is an expansion | is an expansion | is an expansion |
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Bought it at a bargain price.
I was just curious about this 1st Edition Force Awakens Core Set and @ $16, why not.The Set; Pretty nice Core Set. Well worth it for those still playing 1st Edition Resistance or First Order. As for 2nd Edition players, myself included, the range tool and dice are compatible to the 2nd Edition game and possibly the debris and asteroids, so a bonus there. Can’t go wrong with having more dice!Ships; As with other 1st Edition X-Wings, the S-foils on this T-70 don’t open or close, but remains in the open position. The TIE’s are nice and are First Order faction. I have a Rebel Conversion Kit, that allows the conversion of four TIE’s for the Rebel Alliance, so with a repaint, two Rebel TIE Fighters for the cause! Other than that, it’s a nice set that can be used for 1st Edition play or the ships and some contents, used by 2nd Edition Resistance and First Order players.A good curiosity buy for me, with an added bonus of some useful items for my 2nd Edition gaming.
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