Everything was smooth sailing in another one of Frodo's famous 'normal' Empire missions....until the last two missions. Oh my goodness it was epic. The second to last mission kicked my ass so many times, but I got through it.
This battle serves as a reminder that XvT as a game doesnt mess around. The AI will cut you if you underestimate them. I agree with Solohan that you just have to take care when flying it, even on easy. Always check the number of waves, wingmen and armament you carry before starting a mission (in general).
I played on Easy. This battle jumped between really easy and kinda difficult. I think it was Mission 5 where you have to fight a bunch of T/As and they definitely don't mess around. Other than that, this battle is pretty quick and a good way to get some quick points.
A well designed and original battle, this one. The Tolkien inspired names were a beautiful sight and it the plotline is fun and has strokes of good humour along as the missions unfold. Simple, easy and fun to fly, with LoTR names in it. A perfect pastime.
Is it bad that I’m happy to see the INT Shire go? The first battle—the one that followed the LotR storyline—was fun, but I haven’t enjoyed the subsequent pseudo-LotR battles. More of Frodo March’s typical techniques: Imperial IFFs for enemy craft and missions that require friendly craft to be attacked and nearly destroyed. Not my favorite stuff, but I can admit that the missions are well designed.
Too simple, but brings back some memories and has good humor.
2009-08-13
Mission 3: R-41 Starchaser 'Rap killing' craft are not targetable with 'R' in the CMD, because they have not been designated as enemy craft. Some of the rappers' craft are designated as enemies.
Mission 4: Gunboat group Jazz's orders to destroy the shuttle Gekko are at odds with ATR Techno's orders to disable and capture it.
Mission 5: None of the EH starships fire on the intruding TIE Advanced group Jabber when in range.
Battle Total: | 262,826 | COL Brucmack | |
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Mission 1: | 51,672 | COL Brucmack | |
Mission 2: | 34,280 | COL Brucmack | |
Mission 3: | 27,840 | COL Brucmack | |
Mission 4: | 55,110 | COL Brucmack | |
Mission 5: | 65,095 | COL Drak | |
Mission 6: | 37,584 | COL Brucmack |
(of available records)
1 | 209,620 | COL Drak | 2005-04-25 |
2 | 207,710 | GN Dax Corrin | 2004-06-10 |
3 | 157,792 | AD Gidda | 2004-08-10 |
4 | 144,101 | LT Kate Flyer | 2005-05-14 |
5 | 140,935 | HA Anahorn Dempsey | 2013-10-11 |
6 | 138,620 | CM TK-9780 | 2005-03-11 |
7 | 135,771 | GN Dunta Polo | 2009-08-13 |
8 | 132,194 | HA Anahorn Dempsey | 2021-02-20 |
9 | 130,730 | COL CrimsonFury | 2004-08-02 |
10 | 120,142 | CPT S 4patas | 2004-07-17 |
This battle has been flown by 64 pilots a total of 78 times.
HA Anahorn Dempsey - 5 times, last on 2021-02-20
COL Benjamin Jahou Morgan - 2005-05-01
MAJ Colo Delste - 2021-10-11
FA Conker Blackwood - 2009-11-06
COL CrimsonFury - 2004-08-02
CM Cutter - 2004-07-25
LCM Dargor - 2004-07-28
GN Dax Corrin - 2004-06-10
COL Drak - 2005-04-25
GN Dunta Polo - 2009-08-13
CM El Guapo - 2004-09-16
RA Genie - 2021-10-15
AD Gidda - 2004-08-10
COL Gyssler - 2012-05-02
AD Hav Antiel - 2020-03-31
MAJ Hermann - 3 times, last on 2021-10-30
LT Kate Flyer - 2005-05-14
MAJ KEBLAOMEGA - 2023-09-08
LC Kenath Zoron - 4 times, last on 2009-05-30
COL Malidir - 2004-08-18
HA Pete Mitchell - 2017-09-19
COL Phalk Sturm - 2 times, last on 2021-10-30
FA Pickled Yoda - 3 times, last on 2021-10-22
CPT S 4patas - 2004-07-17
GN Smitrock - 2005-01-11
LC Solohan50 - 2021-10-15
LC Spade - 2004-07-24
CM TK-9780 - 2005-03-11
MAJ Tuba - 2011-11-12
CPT Tvan'Oris - 2005-03-26
CPT Wolve Excelsior Berkana - 3 times, last on 2023-09-03
COL Zystem Fryar - 2004-06-15
TITLE: INT Shire V MISSIONS: 6 MEDAL: A Chunck of Hull GAME PLATFORM: X-Wing vs TIE Fighter Created by: COM/RA Frodo March/ISD Intrepid Required patches ---------------- * EH Ship Patch for XvT Installation instructions -------------------------- 1] Make sure you have the EH Ship Patch for XvT installed 2] Double click the .EHM file, the EH Battle Launcher will install the battle 3] Check the Misc folder in your XvT one for additional material like patches, sounds etc. 4] Press the X-wing vs TIE Fighter button on the EHBL to start the game 5] Create a new pilot and fly the Imperial training missions THIS LEVEL IS NOT MADE, DISTRIBUTED, OR SUPPORTED BY LUCASARTS ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY. ELEMENTS TM & © LUCASARTS ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY. But it is made and distributed by Frothy© and Hobbits everywhere!:)