Wednesday, January 22, 2014

MSMecha Movement Dials

The one thing very unique to Fantasy Flight's Star Wars X-Wing Miniatures Game are the Movement Dials.  Each ship has a unique dial that is used to reveal its movement in the movement phase.  The movements for MSMecha are a bit different in that ALL MSMecha can move the same, except for its speed as rated on the MSMecha Card.



Here is an example of an MSMecha dial that has been put to Forward Left Bank at a Speed of 2.  Notice that the number 2 is GREEN.  This is a slow banking turn to the left at a speed of 2 which would allow for the elimination of one (1) stress token if there are any assigned to that MSMecha.
Here is an example of a Straight Forward movement at a Speed of 4.  Since the number is white, no stress tokens would be added or subtracted to the MSMecha this round.
This example shows a U-Turn at a Speed factor of 5.  Since BOTH the U-Turn and High Speed of 5 are RED, this would add two (2) stress tokens to the MSMecha at the completion of this move.
This dial is set to HOVER with the dial set to straight forward and a speed of zero (0).  With the speed number GREEN, this would remove one (1) stress token.


This example shows the dial set to Reverse, Right Turn at a Speed of 4.  The MSMecha would move backwards, using the 90 degree turn template to the right rear at speed 2.  Note that ALL sideways and backwards movements are at half speed.
You can create your own MSMecha Movement Dials by printing out the above picture, then cutting out and placing the Direction Dial on the bottom, Speed Dial in the middle, then the Small Dial on top.  There are various ways of putting them together, but however you do - just make sure that they can all rotate.  If you have any suggestions on materials to print on or screw & nuts or pins, etc. to use putting them together, let us know.

UPDATE: Movement Dial v1.1 - MSMecha Tactical Battles logo, Direction and Speed notation added and Backwards U-Turn added to direction dial.

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