My first real game of Firestorm Armada went off fabulously last night. Bruce and I played Dindrenzi and Terran starter fleets plus carriers respectively. Following are a few notes about the experience.
– I was pleasantly surprised that with these small fleets, we were able to have an exciting and very satisfying game on a 6’x4′ table.
– Quotes from Star Wars, Battlestar, Babylon 5, and Star Trek were flying fast and piled deep.
– The models need special attention throughout the game. I really need to do something about those fragile flight stands.
– Resolving wing combat is going to take some practice. After experiencing the ease of ship-to-ship combat, wings were a bit frustrating to adjust to. I don’t think this is a knock against the game, just evidence that I need practice.
– Even with unpainted models, the game got a fair amount of attention from passers-by. I’m looking forward to having some well done terrain and models to show off soon.