XWA-TC 26: Experimental Tie Evaluation
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Battle Reviews
I flew this one on hard, without cheats.
This battle does do a good job of introducing you to the 5 Experimental TIEs, their strengths and weaknesses.
It is quite simple in its execution, the missions themselves quite fast. Briefing is ok.
Where it falls a bit short, is, it is not fine-tuned on hard.
Player decisions are not rewarded in any way on hard. You just have to live with the fact that you are sitting inside a glass cannon surrounded by a lot of enemies, even though you are supposed to be the one with superior firepower.
Your best friend is not your shields. Your best friend, as is often the case in XWA is your "friends" who act as a meatshield, so you won't get cut into shreds by the gazillion rebel fighters shooting at you. Mission 5 in particular on hard is guilty of that. This is coming from a guy who likes challenging and difficult missions. Even the "tip" in M5 is to call for reinforcements!
In Mission5, even after you've managed to overcome a 26 vs 5 disadvantage, by then all your friends are dead and you have only two lasers and a fragile shield to overpower a Calamari Cruiser. On Hard, Calamari Cruisers cant have their turrets shot down until their shields are down. Well, the problem is, even when using smart tactics such as hiding behind the station to shoot at the Calamari, the rate of damage you are doing is not fast enough. As the shields of the Calamari are recharging constantly, you simply don't reach 0%. If the Calamari was a bonus objective I could live with it. But it wasn't. It was a primary victory condition.
It could have been fine-tuned a bit better on hard and reward the pilot good decisions and milestones within the mission itself.
Very well done set of missions with an easy to follow storyline. I didn't feel lost because I hadn't played other missions and the missions were very well balanced in terms of difficulty and fun. The mission design was also good, nothing that blew me away but the missions made sense for the kinds of missions that they were; testing the experimental TIEs. Of all of the original XWA TIE Corps missions I have played so far, this is the best battle I've come across.
I played on Easy with cheats. The missions are all very straightforward, but it's cool to run through the various experimental TIEs and see their capabilities. The 3rd experimental TIE is absolutely bonkers, I'm not sure who designed it but they're crazy.
I'm surprised there aren't more battles that use the experimental TIEs from XWA (or maybe I just haven't gotten to them yet) but this one is based entirely around them. It's a set of missions to use each one in a way that it is somewhat fitted to. Overall, it was fun to try them out and was pretty fast, but could have used more plot.
This battle showcases five experimental TIEs with one mission each. These are, for the most part very unbalanced craft with one over powered key feature. Nice to try them out. Why not.
The battle was appealing as it had all the Experimental TIEs ready to be flown. However, some of the craft are so lame, that it turned the experience, somehow frustrating. Nevertheless, the missions are well made, no bugs and is simple to fly. The briefings were alright, I guess it just me that misses the usual T/Ds
This was a pretty fun one to fly in my opinion, certainly somewhat different from the rest. Missions 3 and 4 do stand out for this battle given than in the former you get to fly an advanced torpedo loaded TIE-x3. That makes dogfighting a bit tricky thouhg you can decimate anything that comes out of the frigate's hangar. Just be careful not to shoot too close as you can easily blow yourself up. Flying TIE-bomb I was suspecting something you'd keep piloting them in waves one after other and just ram against target. Using it as reckon ship was a surprise. Still if you want some extra score in this mission, you should ram at least the A-Wings. X-Wings are too sturdy and containers are like brick walls. Calling the reinforcements in this one might pay off. You pay 500 bonus but if you kill all 3 enemy squadrons you get 1500 total. All in all, coming 1000 on top. Other missions were relatively short and easy too, enjoyable to fly. Quite worth it!
The idea behind this battle was fun, and the missions were fun for the most part, but the design was lazy and had flaws. Reading the same victory report for 4 of the 5 missions was annoying, and the use of the guided missile TIE as a recon ship was out of character (but I guess an interesting application). Also, there's no need to call the player 'Idiot' just because he failed the mission objectives. Very juvenile.
I really enjoyed this battle. Sure, there's really no story, and the missions are on the very basic, very fast side. But I liked the creativity of deep-diving into the experimental fighters. I also though the debriefs were done well, and looked like credible evaluations. Nothing special overall, but I give extra points for well executed creativity. ;)
I really liked the concept of this battle, using the different Experimental TIEs was a refreshing change. However, the Warhead TIE needed to be flown with unlimited ammo on to complete the mission, and the E4 is meant as a kamikaze Cruise Missile not a recon craft. Aside from that, not bad at all!
Good Battle. The Idea is very good, and the history was regular. But these TIEs -the first 3 types- have monstruous weapons. A Huge firepower. Remember the German experiments with big guns on planes on WWII...and a turbolaser make a big difference. That´s a Battle that I didn´t deleted...You always like to fly it! But a little problem on the last mission: the fighters sometimes didn´t helped accomplish the mission, almost impossible for a TIE/Ex 5...
Fun, simple, and enjoyable... at least, the flying is. What's annoying are the post-mission reviews of each craft, which while attempting to sound knowledgeable miss the point of each craft (eg, the TIE e/4 is a suicide ship... it makes a HUGE bang when it blows up). In short, it's a neat idea but these are drone fighters- they're not designed to carry a pilot, hence disappointing results!
I really enjoyed this battle, TIE Experimentals are great to fly, plus I've only just found out bout the rapid fire on the TIE Ex/3 *jumps around*
I love flying new craft, and the experimental TIEs are a lot of fun to fly. They have great power but are not overbalanced. Good idea, and well implemented.
Not the best from RW but this was good fun to fly the strange craft, very different and I liked it. Would have got a 5 but a bit on the easy side
I liked it, different, not too hard but not too easy either. Good Job
I liked this Mission. Not too tough, yet not too difficult.
I liked it. Quick easy, and kinda fun :) And easy FCHG points. :D
Ill agree its not your best work RougeWing, and im not a fan of the Experimantal Ties, however i did enjoy it, so ill give it a 3 :)
Not my best battle by far...but it's definitely different.
Battle Bug Reports
2021-11-14
Post mission briefing say multiple craft were unshielded while they indeed are shielded. (It'd be terrible if they weren't though)
2009-08-28
Mission 2: Hyperbuoy at the Rebel platform is within 2km, which forces the player to take a devastating laser barrage before he\\she has a chance to react. Rebel PLT and B/CRS have redundant numbers on the end of their names.
Mission 3: Hyperbuoy at the Rebel FRG's area is set within 0.5km of the ship, again putting the player craft at risk of destruction before there is a chance to react.
Mission 4: Rebel ZG troopers, starships and installations have redundant numbers on the end of their names, causing the starfighter FGs to start at #2 instead of #1. The Rebel PLT is set to protect EH craft instead of attack them.
Mission 5: Rebel starships and installations have redundant numbers on the end of their names, causing the starfighter FGs to start at higher numbers than #1.
High Scores
| Battle Total: | 36,707 | COL Deimos | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission 1: | 4,470 | HA Daniel Bonini | |
| Mission 2: | 8,952 | LCM Marek Ny`Irfa | 2020-10-14 |
| Mission 3: | 9,086 | COL Aardvark | 2022-11-11 |
| Mission 4: | 8,814 | HA Daniel Bonini | |
| Mission 5: | 6,291 | VA Keldorn Cochrane |
Top Ten
(of available records)
| 1 | 36,707 | COL Deimos | 2004-11-25 |
| 2 | 35,259 | HA Daniel Bonini | 2009-05-19 |
| 3 | 30,632 | LCM Marek Ny`Irfa | 2020-10-14 |
| 4 | 22,806 | COL Aardvark | 2022-11-11 |
| 5 | 21,405 | VA Philo | 2003-01-05 |
| 6 | 20,764 | FA Von Reinthaler | 2003-02-23 |
| 7 | 16,500 | CM Gistenjunge | 2003-09-29 |
| 8 | 15,208 | HA Pete Mitchell | 2003-02-15 |
| 9 | 15,090 | LC Tygra Shadowclaw | 2003-09-03 |
| 10 | 13,583 | LCM Kat Lyons | 2003-01-17 |
Battle Completion Statistics
This battle has been flown by 364 pilots a total of 388 times.
COL Aardvark - 2022-11-11
HA Anahorn Dempsey - 7 times, last on 2015-11-28
LC andr3 - 2021-11-14
COL Angel - 2002-12-15
CM Aragorn - 2003-02-10
COL Archangel - 2003-07-04
LC Archon - 2002-08-08
CPT Ard Royber - 2002-12-15
CM Aresis Lothorekith - 2003-02-12
CM Armagon - 2002-09-16
LCM Artur Knight - 2003-01-06
MAJ Artyis - 2002-11-18
CPT Asen Starlancer - 2022-10-27
VA Astix - 2005-03-04
LT Bane - 2003-02-21
LCM Beignet - 2003-12-14
CM Billy Taldrya - 2003-05-15
CM Brenn Tantor - 2002-08-13
CM Cabbel - 2002-09-17
MAJ Calvin Senzin - 2002-11-20
COL Carl Lost - 2002-12-12
LC Chris Cox - 2003-11-16
RA Colo Delste - 2022-10-29
CPT Con Selar - 2003-01-20
LT Conan - 2003-06-25
COL CrimsonFury - 2003-08-22
CPT Daar Skeloria - 2002-11-24
HA Daniel Bonini - 2009-05-19
CM Daniel Russell - 2004-09-12
LCM Dargor - 2004-07-23
LT Dark Iceman - 2002-10-21
CM DarkSith_99 - 2018-05-03
COL Davi Anthol - 2002-12-15
GN Dax Corrin - 2004-07-31
COL Deimos - 2004-11-25
LT Doctor Evil - 2003-04-07
LC Dolsar Saris - 2002-08-06
VA Dolza - 2002-12-18
CPT Draiff Stryker - 2003-08-12
CM Dulcatos - 2003-07-21
GN Dunta Polo - 2009-08-28
LCM Edward - 2003-06-10
LT Eifel - 2004-11-23
CM El Guapo - 2004-07-27
GN Elwood the Brave - 6 times, last on 2022-11-09
CM Eric - 2003-03-30
CPT Eriond Kath'Razzit - 2003-05-25
MAJ Eugene - 2003-01-27
GN Exar Kit - 2002-11-21
CM Fahrer - 2005-01-01
CPT Fallien Skull - 2003-04-05
LT Fenix Cochrane - 2003-01-29
MAJ Frankie - 2003-03-29
CPT Frenchie6 - 2020-09-23
CM Frenzy Lekvoda - 2003-08-11
RA Genie - 2022-11-14
FA Giovanni Palermo - 2004-06-02
CM Gistenjunge - 2003-09-29
MAJ Granite - 2003-06-09
LCM Gregor MacDonald - 2003-10-25
LC Gytheran - 2022-11-04
LCM Halk Knight - 2010-01-11
AD Hav Antiel - 2020-09-29
MAJ Hermann - 3 times, last on 2020-10-20
FA Howlader - 2010-01-17
CPT Ibram Gaunt - 2002-12-10
COL Ixion Deathbringer - 2004-08-02
CM Jagged Fell III - 2023-10-04
CM Jan Schneider - 2003-03-21
LC Janich - 2002-12-29
GN Jarek La’an - 2004-08-16
LCM Jasio - 2003-01-10
COL Jer Stryker - 2003-01-02
CPT Joe Arena - 2003-02-25
COL Joey C - 2002-12-07
LCM Josef Hassan - 2004-09-09
LCM Josepy Killrath - 2003-07-23
LCM Kael Dalor - 2003-04-25
VA Kane Reese - 2002-12-14
MAJ Karimicus Sukkarius - 2003-02-23
LCM Kat Lyons - 2003-01-17
MAJ Kazraran - 2022-02-13
MAJ KEBLAOMEGA - 2 times, last on 2022-10-31
MAJ Keiran Laserlight - 2003-03-29
Keller - 2002-12-23
FA Khadgar - 2004-08-03
LC Kodiak Kereban - 2003-10-12
LT Korbane Ashoka - 2002-09-06
LCM KramCola - 2003-11-02
CPT Kyral Retsam - 2002-12-22
LCM Lazyleesblood - 2003-06-19
COL Lenvik - 2003-08-12
CM Leofric - 2022-10-19
LCM Lo Mar - 2020-09-18
CPT Maiko Spince - 2003-03-24
LCM Marek Ny`Irfa - 2020-10-14
GN Mark Schueler - 5 times, last on 2020-09-21
CM Matthew Weeks - 2013-09-11
CPT Maw'la - 2002-12-23
LT Maxwell - 2003-06-18
LCM Mayk Drazzic - 2003-07-14
Mayk Wolverine - 2003-04-23
COL Mini Minkus - 2003-12-15
COL Mosh - 2004-08-16
COL Mouse Droid - 2004-06-01
LCM Naar Treib - 2003-06-22
LCM Nathaniel Tremayne - 2002-12-21
CM Nic Rety - 2003-01-24
LCM Nylan - 2014-07-26
HA Pete Mitchell - 2003-02-15
COL Phalk Sturm - 2020-10-17
COL Phantom - 2003-02-16
VA Philo - 2003-01-05
LCM Pi Stryker - 2003-06-11
FA Pickled Yoda - 3 times, last on 2022-10-23
MAJ Ponda Jarret - 2004-07-28
MAJ Praetorian - 2003-01-27
MAJ Prost Varsis - 2023-04-28
CPT Psyko Prefect - 2003-10-01
GN Rancorous - 2 times, last on 2009-05-17
VA Rejili Holthaus - 2004-09-18
CM Renoshi Bespin - 2002-12-19
LCM Rez Chaser - 2004-07-04
MAJ RichyV - 2009-11-21
MAJ Ryan Chi'Cath - 2003-05-30
CM Sabbath - 2003-08-24
LCM Sam Booker - 2003-02-22
LC Savageaz - 2004-06-05
LC Seth Crimson - 2002-08-26
COL Shae Kitane - 2002-12-31
LCM Shark - 2004-09-19
CM Sirik Xirok - 2002-12-12
LC Solohan50 - 2 times, last on 2022-11-11
VA Starrett - 2002-09-09
CM Steve Sunrider - 2003-04-18
AD Stryker - 2020-09-05
MAJ Tek Selkirk - 2003-07-30
COL TheBlackxRanger - 2 times, last on 2022-11-04
LCM Thomas O'deevs - 2004-07-10
LC Thorn - 2002-08-27
LC Tissaya Argat - 2002-11-17
AD TK-2107 - 2002-12-09
CPT TK-6686 - 2003-01-22
CM TK-9780 - 2002-09-05
CM Todar - 2004-06-01
COL Todbringer - 2002-11-18
LC Tolbr - 2003-09-28
CM Trowa - 2003-10-27
MAJ Tuba - 2010-08-30
CPT Turel - 2021-10-02
LC Turr Phennir - 2002-08-31
LT Ty Seerlan - 2022-10-29
LC Tygra Shadowclaw - 2003-09-03
CPT Ulath - 2003-02-03
CPT Viper - 2002-12-21
LCM Vissan - 2002-12-28
COL Vladet Xavier - 2003-02-11
FA Von Reinthaler - 2003-02-23
CPT Voort SaBinring - 2004-08-26
COL Westric Davalorn - 2022-11-12
MAJ Wolve Excelsior Berkana - 2 times, last on 2023-09-17
CM Xanatos Screed - 2003-01-01
MAJ Xye - 2021-12-16
LCM Yilana - 2002-12-20
LT Zacarias - 2003-05-01
CM Zekk Thyne - 2002-11-17
LCM ZuQ - 2003-01-29
Title: Experimental Tie Evaluation Missions: 5 Medal: Medal of Experiments Game Platform: Xwing Alliance Author:CMDR/CPT RogueWing/Ghost/Wing IX/ISD Immortal (roguewing25@yahoo.com) Installation Instructions 1] Double click the .EHM file, the EH Battle Launcher will install the battle. 2] Check the Misc folder in your XWA for additional material like patches, emails or sounds. 3] In EHBL, create a new "EH Pilot" in the Game Menu (Check "Prepare for EH Battle"). 4] Press the X-Wing Alliance button to start XWA and fly the battle. Place the shiplist in your XWA directory. It allows you to fly the experimental ties. Description The Science Office has done some research on whether the Experimental Ties should be used in the Tie Corps, and if so, for what types of missions. Now it is up to the pilots of the ISD Immortal to test those findings under battlefield conditions. This level is not made, distributed, or supported by LuscasArts Entertainment Company. Elements TM & (c) LucasArts Entertainment Company