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Etiquette at the Table

There are those that look at an article like this and ask, “Why?” Easy, this is for the new players. I want to show the players coming into this game what to expect and what is expected of them. So what do you expect when you sit down to your first game of Star Wars: Destiny? Here are a few things to be aware of and some other thing not to do.

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Fantastic Actions and When to Take Them

How do I play this game?!

So you’ve done it. You’ve taken the plunge, purchased a starter set, and are ready to play Star Wars: Destiny. You sit down with a friend, lay out your chosen characters, decide on an epic battlefield, and then… you stop. You look at your friend, and both of you share a comical shrug. How does this game work, exactly?

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If You Build It… (Deck Building Tips for New Players)

So you have decided to play Star Wars: Destiny. You have acquired some cards from friends and your FLGS. Now you ask yourself “What do I do next?” In this article we will go over some basic tips on building that first deck. Sit back and let your imagination go wild, because it is a lot of fun to build.

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Follow the Meta?

What do I think of the Meta at this time? That is a great question and one I ponder while building decks. Do I want to succumb to the Snoke (WF4) or do I want to try something more outside the box. For me, thinking outside the box is fun. I am in the beginning stages of building an Iden Versio (AG18) deck. I have gone 2-2 with it at my recent FLGS event, so I know there is work to be done. At this event, however, there were quite a few that were outside the box. Continue reading “Follow the Meta?”

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How do I start?

​On Facebook I have been seeing a lot of people putting up: “Just starting to play, where do I start?” This is both exciting because of the influx of new blood; but also a difficult question. The Star Wars: Destiny we play now is different than the what we started playing 7 sets and 1 cycle ago. When we first started playing this game, it was  characters, supports, and upgrades. You had those types of decks like Han Solo (AW46)/Rey (AW38) that were shield crazy and difficult to push through. Then the evolution to the Bala (AW19) trinity that had everyone frustrated. Then the invention of FN-2199 (SR2) that wanted everyone to flip a table or two.

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