The TIE Fighter expansion is another nice addition to a fun game. As noted in my other reviews from this line, you can play a few simple and worthwhile games with the core set, but if you want to get the most variety out of the game you'll need some expansions.Because two TIE Fighters also come in the core set (which is required to play), it is not 100% necessary to get this expansion set to get the most out of the game.But, there are a few additions, so I'd say it is probably worth getting one of this expansion set for most people (then, if you want more X-Wings or TIE Fighters I'd just buy extra starter sets to get more bang foryour buck).
That said, the TIE Fighter expansion adds three unique pilots that are NOT included in the core set. Pilots include "Winged Gundark" (unique), "Backstabber," and "Howlrunner." This expansion also includes three generic pilots that come with the core set.
"Winged Gundark" is a level 5 pilot with the following special ability, "When attacking at Range 1, you may change 1 of your HIT results to a CRITICAL result."
"Backstabber" is a level6 pilot with what seems to be one of the TIE Fighter Pilot's best special abilities. It reads, "When attacking from outside the defender's firing arc, roll 1 additional attack die."
"Howlrunner" is a level8 pilot with the following special ability, "When another friendly ship at Range 1 is attacking with its primary weapon, it may reroll 1 attack die."
It also includes two upgrade cards (both of which are also included in or other expansions): Swarm Tactics (definitely worth having several of this one), and Determination.
The expansion also includes all tokens, dials, etc. that you need to use this ship in a game.
As noted in all of my reviews of FFG X-Wing products, all the ships look great, but some of them appear to be fragile.I've played about a dozen games and haven't had any problems with any ship breaking so far. I am not rough with the ships, but I am not overly careful with them either (except perhaps when storing them).
Fantasy Flight Games has a real hit on their hands with the X-Wing Miniatures game and the ships are probably why. These little models are just beautiful and everything you need to run them in the game is included with them.Be careful not to throw away the backing though, as one of the backing sheets has the movement template printed on it.
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Fun game and nice to have the variety of the different ships.I find this game deep enough for adults but also intuitive enough to allow younger players to learn it. In retrospect I would consider just getting another boxed set to get more xwing and ties becaue for the cost it is a much better deal.
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Heads up to any Imperial Players getting into the X-Wings miniatures game you are going to need a lot of these. While the starter is a bit of a better deal (2 Ties, and the additional X-Wing), you will want at least one of these Expansions for the new cards that are included.
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If you are going for the full 7 or 8 tie swarm you are better off with more base sets.But if you want the unique cards then pick one of these up.
This in an awesome way to learn the presidents each day as we eat. We know Obama and George Washington. Gotta start somewhere. LOL
