Month / December 2018

by Lumberjack Nick

Specialist Expansions Delayed?

Stuart Galloway posted on Facebook that he recovered an email from Wayland Games that states that his pre order for both the Imperial and Rebel Specialist expansions are being delayed by Fantasy Flight Games until March 29th 2019.

The Specialist Expansions are expected to be released in a few weeks at the end of January.

Wayland Games distributes in the UK. No news in regards if this is a localized issue with Wayland Games or if other companies, e.i. Alliance who distributes in the USA, is also experiencing similar delays.

Though on Fantasy Flight Games’ Upcoming section of their website, the Specialists are still listed as being “In Development”. Based on past releases the expansions would be listed as “On the Boat” by now if they were to meet the original expected release date of January 24th. This seems to had credence to a possible delay.

If you have any further updates please email at [email protected]

*Update*

Alliance, who distributes in the US, looks like they are still on track for the late January release.

Also the Spanish FFG site has the two Specialist expansions listed with a release date of January.

by Lumberjack Nick

Sorastro: Star Wars Imperial Assault Painting Guide Ep.11: Chewbacca and Gaarkhan

I hope you all had a great holiday season! I meant to post this up but alias I’ve been sick!

Incase you needed some tips in painting those lovable fur balls you most certainly picked up last week, here is another wonderful tutorial from the master miniature painter himself, Sorastro. The tutorial features Chewbacca of course, but also includes Gaarkhan which gives you a second option for those Wookiee Warriors. After following these guides you should be able to create your own custom paint jobs for the rest of your walking carpets.

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by Lumberjack Nick

Sorastro: Star Wars Imperial Assault Painting Guide Ep.50: Sabine Wren

Not Star Wars Legion, but the Sabine Wren mini, after a quick base swop, fits perfectly in with any custom game of Legion.

If you’re like me, you bought your Sabine mini months ago, primed her, then sat her on a shelf too intimidated to start globing paint all over her in an attempt to match one of her complex color schemes.

The master mini painter, Sorastro now has you covered…not in paint. BUT will show you how to cover your Sabine in paint.

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by Lumberjack Nick

Legion Outriders Podcast: The Meaning of Life

New episode released earlier today. Check it out if you haven’t already.

Show notes: “Happy Holidays from the Outriders! We recap our first games with the Wookiees and talk about the Prison Break scenario, debate who was the best bounty hunter not named Boba Fett, and announce the winners of this month’s Patreon drawings.”

Listen after the jump: http://legionoutriders.libsyn.com/episode-42-the-meaning-of-life

by Lumberjack Nick

Impact X: Two Updates to the Gathering Legions Campaign

Nicholas Free of Impact X created an in-depth campaign for Legion. Without going into too much detail here you can read more about the Gathering Legion Campaign here.

In addition to that he also write two companion pieces going into further depth on how to create Hero characters:

He writes: “I was getting multiple questions about how heroic units work so i wrote up a quick tutorial and simplified how increasing or decreasing surges work.

for those of you who haven’t seen yet, I made a pretty robust campaign league play supplement. We are still streamlining it and working out the kinks as a community – so take a look and share your thoughts.

after the character development framework is solid we’re going to add campaign specific mission cards.”

Gathering Legions: How To Build Your Own Heroic Commander or Operative

Gathering Legions: How To Build Your Own Heroic Unit

by Lumberjack Nick

The Holiday Special Featuring The Fifth Trooper & Notorious Scoundrels!

Show notes: “Welcome one and all to The Fifth Trooper Network Holiday Special! The Fifth Trooper and the Notorious Scoundrels join forces to bring you a very festive Star Wars Legion Podcast!

Join Us on the inter webs!

Website: thefifthtrooper.com

Twitter: @FifthTrooper

Facebook: fb.me/fifthtrooper 

This Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SNYiaUzZr_“

by Lumberjack Nick

Jon Favreau Tweets Out Image of IG-88 For Christmas!

As rumored, Jon Favreau confirmed today that the notorious bounty hunter IG-88 will play some role in the upcoming TV series The Mandalorian.

The Mandalorian is an upcoming American space opera web television series that is scheduled to premiere on Disney+. Set in the Star Wars universe created by George Lucas, the series will take place after the events of Return of the Jedi and before The Force Awakens, and follows a lone Mandaloriangunfighter beyond the reaches of the Republic. Jon Favreau is a writer for the series and executive produce alongside Dave Filoni, Kathleen Kennedy, and Colin Wilson. The series stars an ensemble cast featuring Pedro Pascal, Gina Carano, Nick Nolte, Giancarlo Esposito, Emily Swallow, Carl Weathers, Omid Abtahi, and Werner Herzog.

by Lumberjack Nick

Impact X: Gathering Legions Campaign

Nicholas Freeman posted the following on Facebook earlier today: “My local group and I have been playing around with these rules and are about to start a full campaign to give them a real test… but I think they are in a place where I can share them with the rest of you and get your feedback too… Plus who doesn’t want to make their own Star Wars heroes?!

Give them a read through and share your thoughts. What would be most helpful for me to hear is things you find unclear, things you think have been missed or should be added, some of your favorite house rules you play with, and then make a character or two and share them below!

the goal going forward with this, once the character progression is in a good place, is to partner with Imperial Terrain to create some rules for terrain rules such as the Imperial walls, barracks, etc to include in campaigns. As well as to create campaign specific mission cards.”

You can find the article for the campaign after the jump: https://www.legionimpact.com/campaign

by Lumberjack Nick

Tabletop Simulator On Sale!

If you’ve been looking to get games in of Star Wars Legion from the safety of your own couch now’s your chance via Tabletop Simulator.

Tabletop Simulator is currently 50% off its regular price of $19.99 on Stream.

They also have a Tabletop Simulator 4-Pack on sale as well. Regular $59.99, sale price $29.99.

So grab a few copies for your buddies, or gal pals, or if you forgot to grab your significant other a Christmas gift what’s better than a digital code to a board game simulator?

Grab a copy or four after the jump: https://store.steampowered.com/app/286160/Tabletop_Simulator/

by Lumberjack Nick

Legion Outriders Podcast: Let the Wookiee Win

Latest episode is now available from the gang over at Legion Outriders:

“Laugh it up, fuzzballs…the Wookies are here! We also wrap about the new OP kits, new theme missions, and what role Nick Nolte could play in the new TV series.”

Listen after the jump: http://legionoutriders.libsyn.com/episode-41-let-the-wookies-win