Ship Deployment Question

[Ragewind]

I had a few games today at a nearby game store all of them victories for the Shadows, a problem did arise though during deployment (which we just rolled a d6 to solve) but I had purchased Shadow fighters (I know!) since I had some left over points. It suddenly occurred to me that I could place 1 shadow fighter on the table and then have my opponent deploy a ship. This continued on until he had deployed his entire force and I then dropped my Shadow Ships (Young) anywhere I felt like it. :shock:

We just rolled a D6 in my favor, the ruling did not grant me the win but surely helped me. Since fighters are considered Ships (as per the rulebook) and placed normally (since I purchased them) I saw no reason why it couldn't work. The people I was playing against didn't like it since they have not seen anyone do that before, hence my question. I am hoping the Guru's here can shed some insight.

Another interesting point was brought up on another thread titled "Question" saying that Shadow Fighters may deploy normally with the rest of the fleet regardless of scenario restrictions. This rule of course talking about fighters that come for free with a ship that has a Dispersal Tube. I thought the rule worked differently but after today's game I am more inclined to follow it to the letter. If this is true then it would help offset the low numbers of ships the Shadows get and help us players gain a more advantageous position on the battlefield. 8)

 

[Tank]

As far as I am aware and most certainly the way I have always seen it played is that the player with the lowest initiative deploys their ENTIRE fleet first, then the player who won initiative gets the choice of how to deploy

 

[Ragewind]

As far as I am aware and most certainly the way I have always seen it played is that the player with the lowest initiative deploys their ENTIRE fleet first, then the player who won initiative gets the choice of how to deploy

You are indeed correct as all the scenarios have someone who lays down their entire fleet. It looks to me we were playing it incorrectly which would completely invalidate my idea,

Ah well

 

[Burger]

Yeah you deploy all your fleet at once, not one ship at a time. We did it wrong for quite a long time too, so you're not alone

And yes, any shadow ship with a dispersal tube can start a scenario with all its fighters deployed on the table.

 

[David Anla Shok']

Yeah you deploy all your fleet at once, not one ship at a time. We did it wrong for quite a long time too, so you're not alone

And yes, any shadow ship with a dispersal tube can start a scenario with all its fighters deployed on the table.

Interesting. I did not know that about the Shadow fighters. Where did that come from, Burger?




"What do you do then?"
" I press that control, and pray very, very fast"

 

[Burger]

Page 137 of the fleet book, "Fighters" section.

 

[David Anla Shok']

Page 137 of the fleet book, "Fighters" section.

Yep. Sure enough does. Never noted that. I don't play Shadows, only against them and our local scum Shadow player (it's his birthday, I have to give him crap) has never deployed his fighters at the start of a game. Thanks!

 

[wkehrman]

Page 137 of the fleet book, "Fighters" section.

Yep. Sure enough does. Never noted that. I don't play Shadows, only against them and our local scum Shadow player (it's his birthday, I have to give him crap) has never deployed his fighters at the start of a game. Thanks!

He prefers to hide in hyperspace like a little girl.

 

[dag'karlove]

I prefer to play the shadows as they acted in the series. Any time david you would like to Bring Out The Squidbillies of yours and have a Shadow Vorlon Fight You let me know. Ill oblige ya.

 

[David Anla Shok']

I prefer to play the shadows as they acted in the series. Any time david you would like to Bring Out The Squidbillies of yours and have a Shadow Vorlon Fight You let me know. Ill oblige ya.

Looking for yet another asswhooping? Anytime... ;>

 

[dag'karlove]

Friday Then?
Squidbillies Die Violently to Shadows? I think so. I challenge you to a Duel. ARe you Man enough Jarhead?

 

[David Anla Shok']

Friday Then?
Squidbillies Die Violently to Shadows? I think so. I challenge you to a Duel. ARe you Man enough Jarhead?

Not sure I'll feel up to it by then. This flu thing still has me worn out. I won't give you that advantage. I'd prefer a big game with some time to play it.

 

[dag'karlove]

Thats Ok Im available any Friday Night. I wouldnt be opposed to waiting so i can add more to my fleet anyway. But Always There and ready when you wanna Bring the cephlapods out.

 

[David Anla Shok']

Thats Ok Im available any Friday Night. I wouldnt be opposed to waiting so i can add more to my fleet anyway. But Always There and ready when you wanna Bring the cephlapods out.

Yeah. I have a few more ships to add to my Vorlon fleet first anyway. Funny, a squid talking about cephalapods... ;>

 

[dag'karlove]

Only to you Jarheads are we Squids. Educated People call us sailors. But Yoiu being a marine Im impressed that you can type on here much less form a coherent thought. It Just shows that even the severly mentally challenged can be taught.

 

[David Anla Shok']

Only to you Jarheads are we Squids. Educated People call us sailors. But Yoiu being a marine Im impressed that you can type on here much less form a coherent thought. It Just shows that even the severly mentally challenged can be taught.

"Aargh, a touch. I do confess I fear that I breathe my last...." shaking a large rattle, he expired noisily.

Let me stifle a yawn of fear, here.. Tard.

 

[dag'karlove]

What No escalation? I guess its better that way. Just Quit while Im ahead. Fighting a battle of the wits when you are outgunned is a bad idea. And we are Hijacking this thread. Sorry all.

 

[David Anla Shok']

Fighting a battle of the wits when you are outgunned is a bad idea. .

Why then, do you do it?

 

[wkehrman]

Only to you Jarheads are we Squids. Educated People call us sailors. But Yoiu being a marine Im impressed that you can type on here much less form a coherent thought. It Just shows that even the severly mentally challenged can be taught.

Um, HELLO...some educated people call you squids....

 

[k3ndawg]

just cuz you got a fancy piece o' paper don't mean yer educated... :lol: