XvT-TC 23: The ASF Fishing Trip

Battle Information

Game platform: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter
Missions: 5
Release date: 2002-02-13
Last updated: 2009-02-22
Average rating 3.7
Reviews: 18
Bug reports: 3
Times completed: 254
Patches used: None

Battle Reviews

MAJ Witcher

5

2021-04-03

As the description says: This was never intended to be a very difficult battle. And it was not. However, it was fun nonetheless and it was great to see the Grey Wolf in action.
The missions are interestingly varying from each other in terms of your objectives, craft you fly, etc.
Overall this battle is a safe bet if you want to simply have fun for an hour or two.


LC SkyShadow

1

2021-04-02

An enjoyable battle that thinks a little bit more outside of the box in terms of design and creation. The battle has a good plot line but is let down a bit with capital ships that will not fight back at you. Playing on Easy still provides a bit of a challenge in watching your objectives and targets. All in all a good fly.


FA Pickled Yoda

3

2021-03-31

This was okay. Several missions had dumb or no orders for cap ships, as noted in other reviews. The last mission was a fun idea let down by inadequate armaments and there's nothing worse for ruining fun than forcing you to laser something slowly to death without time acceleration.


MAJ Wreckage

4

2021-03-28

Solid battle. The briefings were great and some of the game commentary gave me a chuckle. I enjoyed it. I liked the mission where you have to destroy all the asteroids, it was different from the battles I have done so far. It was nice dumping lasers into something that doesn't shoot back.


COL Phalk Sturm

2

2021-03-28

Another sad example of how an excellent plotline and otherwise remarkable battle is spoiled because of poor execution. The briefings are very good and the whole concept of the battle. Most missions are unbalanced, flight groups orders are a mess and the overall flying experience is diminished to a lot of frustration rather a challenging gaming experience. A solid beta testing should have taken place back in the day it was published, and now it can certainly receive a thorough revision. Sadly, until then, I recommend to head elsewhere for a good battle.


COL NiksaVel

3

2021-03-27

I would have to agree with most of the recent reviews: an excellent plotline idea with a rather poor execution. Aside from the engine wash on spawn glitch, there is a major lack of orders for the capital ships. I also find it impossible to complete some of the missions on hard, but than again that might just be me. Might be worthwhile to 'rework' some of the missions.


MAJ Colo Delste

3

2021-03-26

The idea behind the battle is easily 5/5. The execution, however, brings it to a 3. Some minor bugs, as pointed out by others in bug reports, and a few missions where the enemy capital ships seem to have no purpose but to sit there and be scenery. In the mission where you need to kill the FRG and CRS to get out, imagine my shock when the FRG doesn't even fire a burst of turbolasers the player's way!


RA Genie

2

2021-03-25

As a storyline and as a concept for the missions, this is excellent. In theory, this is a 5 out of 5 battle. In practice, the battle itself is half-baked. The capital ship orders are horrible. The setup on several missions whereby the capital ships are supposed to be a menace is actually just idle capital ships staring menacingly at you. The orders and arrivals of some of the star-fighters also appear to be out of sequence especially in the later missions. Also, your ISDs are hyperspacing out even though there is an Interdictor 'blocking' their hyperspace. Let alone that the last mission, whereby you have to protect the Grey Wolf, it actually gets destroyed, but hey, no sweat! Mission completed! Overall, the scenarios are simply not finished and not properly tested.


LC Solohan50

4

2021-03-24

I only played this on easy, but the missions were decent. I didn't notice the engine wash glitch that others have posted but I might've just missed it. The missions could be fairly challenging, even on Easy, but I beat them all with some persistence.


COL Aardvark

4

2021-03-24

These were fun missions that are quick and easy - unless you're going for score then they are maddening and not being able to chose your ordnance loadout is a hassle. There is lots of inspection involved so you have to be quick and nimble to dodge the flak. That was fun flying!


AD Stryker

4

2021-03-10

Overall, not a bad battle at all! There are some issues, such as taking engine wash as you deploy in one mission, but apart from that it's a lot of fun so long as you watch the briefings properly. Otherwise you'll likely have no idea what's going on!


SL Zekk Terrik

4

2021-03-08

This battle was pretty fun although it was crazy easy even on easy mode. Mission 3 has a slight glitch where you start taking engine wash as soon as you deploy, which is pretty irritating. All the missions are pretty reasonable and the best part is that they are over quickly – really, all you need to do is just focus on the bomber craft that are coming after your capital ships. Pay close attention to the briefings or you are going to be super confused, much like I was, as to what is going on. On the mission where you have to inspect all the craft (I think mission 4), just dump your lasers and shields and go as fast as you can. You are dodging lasers from assault transports, frigates, Calamari cruisers, and corvettes, so their laser batteries are pretty static and easy to move around. Overall good battle and was fun!


LC randyrumrnr

4

2021-03-08

This is a quick and fairly easy battle to run through. Would be a great introductory battle for new TC pilots to fly. While I am not a fan of the Gunboat, it serves its purpose within the missions you pilot it. No bugs found2


LC Curtis

5

2003-09-13

Nice Work hev :)


LC Archon

5

2002-09-15

Great battle, Hev! I absolutely LOVED the Freespace 2 influence on this battle. The last mission was truly original and heart-pounding, trying to destroy the targets in time. Well made battle with a good story and good briefings. Long live the GTVA!


CM Andrew

5

2002-06-09

Well-balanced battle. A lot of fun to fly. Big suprise Bruc has all the high scores :)


COL Brucmack

4

2002-03-11

A fairly enjoyable battle for the most part, yeah. I love flying GUNs, so it appealed to me nicely :) I prefer having no choice of warheads, etc. too, it works for the plotline much more. Instead, we rotate squads, just the way it should be to see all parts of a battle :)


LC Frey Gallandro

4

2002-02-14

Very difficult in some Missions, the last one is to easy, but all in all, good work ! The only thing that disturbs me is that you can`t choose the weapons you load.


Battle Bug Reports

RA Genie

2021-03-25

In the last mission, the ISD you are protecting gets destroyed and yet you still complete the mission. It should be part of the objectives to prevent


GN Dunta Polo

2013-11-04

Mission 1: Enemy platforms do not fire. Mission 2: EH starfighters disengage before all threats are eliminated. Mission 4: CRS Pax and the enemy STRKC have no orders.


GN Dunta Polo

2009-05-20

Mission 4: Rebel frigates do not attack EH forces when in range.


High Scores

Battle Total: 579,880 COL Brucmack
Mission 1: 82,000 COL Brucmack
Mission 2: 100,500 COL Brucmack
Mission 3: 113,680 COL Brucmack
Mission 4: 113,590 COL Brucmack
Mission 5: 149,350 LC Rando 2019-09-28

Top Ten

(of available records)

1 427,111 LC Rando 2019-09-28
2 268,626 CPT Mace 2003-01-16
3 260,032 RA Genie 2021-03-25
4 209,847 COL NiksaVel 2021-03-24
5 204,480 FA Pickled Yoda 2021-03-31
6 198,002 CPT Joe Arena 2002-08-08
7 193,604 AD TK-2107 2002-12-09
8 189,043 COL Phalk Sturm 2021-03-28
9 185,209 COL Benjamin Jahou Morgan 2003-06-27
10 185,203 CM Dvader 2003-08-24

Battle Completion Statistics

This battle has been flown by 230 pilots a total of 251 times.

COL Aardvark - 2021-03-13

GN Abel Malik

MAJ Ace

LCM Ache Nu - 2003-02-21

CPT Adam Szydlowski

MAJ Aft Skylek - 2003-07-10

LC Alec Qarni

SL Alejandro Araujo - 2 times, last on 2019-10-01

CPT Alsdyr

HA Anahorn Dempsey - 8 times, last on 2021-01-09

COL Andrijas - 2003-10-28

COL Angel

AD Apophis Kuma - 2003-02-22

CM Aragorn

CM Aragorn - 2002-12-28

CM Arcadius Calidus

CM Arcanix - 2003-08-25

COL Archangel

LC Archon - 2002-09-16

MAJ Arid Foxtrot - 2003-01-26

LCM Artur Knight - 2003-01-11

MAJ Artyis - 2003-08-23

CPT Avantar

LC Azazel

COL Benjamin Jahou Morgan - 2003-06-27

LT Bhaal - 2002-11-26

LC Big Poppa K - 2004-08-05

CM BlackHellKnight

MAJ Bobxavi

COL Brucmack

FA Brukhar

MAJ Bryan - 2004-07-16

MAJ Caltin Doros

CPT Carren "Angel" Hiles

LCM Cho Leed - 2002-09-17

LC Choosh

LC Chris Cox - 2002-08-23

MAJ Colo Delste - 2 times, last on 2021-10-22

CPT Con Selar

FA Conker Blackwood - 2009-09-21

GN Coranel Both

MAJ Coremy Jertese - 2002-12-20

COL CrimsonFury - 2003-03-23

CPT CTXclr

LC Curtis - 2003-09-14

CPT Daar Skeloria - 2004-08-29

CPT Damarcus - 2004-08-03

AD Daniel Licinius Trajanus

COL DarkC

RA Darklord

VA Darth Angelus

Darth Vader

VA Darwin Matir - 2003-09-08

COL Davi Anthol - 2003-07-27

GN Dax Corrin

CPT Deamon

CM Death Knight

LC Dengar March

CPT Derek Dan

MAJ Devin Taralis

LCM Dion Ellis

COL Dirty Vader

LC Dolsar Saris - 2003-07-03

COL Drak - 2003-01-15

LC Drake Jensen

COL Drako - 2003-01-13

LCM Drax Remlinger

CM Duken - 2002-08-23

COL Duncan Idaho

GN Dunta Polo - 2 times, last on 2013-11-04

CM Dvader - 2003-08-24

COL E. Tarkin

LT Eifel - 2005-03-26

CM El Guapo - 2004-06-27

GN Elwood the Brave - 2 times, last on 2019-09-25

CPT EXE

CM Falcon

CM Fallen Angel

LC Frey Gallandro

HA Frodo March

CM Furious George - 2002-08-11

FA Gelton Torr

RA Genie - 2021-03-25

CM Ghorg

AD Gidda - 2002-12-21

LC Girth Snail

LCM Godo Nurok

LCM Gruckn Rahn

COL Gyssler - 2003-08-21

AD Hav Antiel - 2018-10-21

MAJ Hermann - 5 times, last on 2021-10-27

MAJ Hev Randrowan

CM Hox Reek

MAJ Hunter - 2002-08-18

CPT Hunterwolf - 2003-12-17

CPT Ibram Gaunt

LCM J'Stin Wakerj

CM Jack Wynand - 2019-12-10

CPT Jan Pieter

MAJ Jedgar - 2021-03-22

AD Jeff 'Tiger' Loruss - 2002-12-04

CPT Joe Arena - 2002-08-08

COL Joey C - 2003-07-07

MAJ Johann Glorick

CPT John Clark

FA John T. Clark

COL Justin - 2002-11-21

LCM Kaare Daniels

LC Kadon Beir

CM Kalith Jaenus

LT Kate Flyer - 2005-04-05

MAJ Kazraran - 2021-03-17

MAJ KEBLAOMEGA - 2023-09-20

LT Kedirak Sith - 2003-04-25

MAJ Keiran - 2005-01-15

MAJ Keiran Laserlight - 2003-11-10

LC Kenath Zoron

FA Khadgar - 2002-12-09

Khameir Sarin

CM Kysar Xero - 2004-06-07

LCM Lah - 2004-07-13

COL Lenvik

LT Lindor - 2003-10-12

COL Loor - 2002-12-17

LCM Luca Fett - 2003-03-09

CPT Mace - 2003-01-16

CPT Machinari - 2003-08-05

CPT Mad Max - 2003-08-04

CPT Maiko Spince

COL Malidir - 2 times, last on 2009-02-08

FA Marcin Szydlowski

MAJ Marcus Caine

CPT Marenac

GN Mark Schueler

LT Marl Von-Stokenbak - 2002-09-05

LCM Marlin

GN Master - 2015-01-02

LT Matt Hone

LCM Meyan Ravenus

MAJ Michael

CM Michael K Starburst - 2003-06-04

COL Moagim Daar - 2005-04-09

MAJ Morgoth - 2021-04-27

COL Nightmare

COL NiksaVel - 2021-03-24

LC Nile Rosenau - 2019-04-25

RA Nutrientman

CPT Panaka

CPT Paul

LCM Peh

FA Pellaeon

HA Pete Mitchell - 2017-05-09

COL Phalk Sturm - 2021-03-28

COL Phantom - 2003-01-03

MAJ Picard

FA Pickled Yoda - 3 times, last on 2021-03-31

HA Plif

MAJ Praetorian - 2003-01-06

CPT Predator

CM Predator

MAJ Prinz von Hoffman

AD Proton - 2003-08-28

CPT Quicksilver

GN Rancorous

LC Rando - 2 times, last on 2020-09-26

LC randyrumrnr - 2 times, last on 2021-04-20

Rekio Corsair

CPT Ric Gravin

GN Ric Hunter

CM Riccardo Grazioli

LCM Rob Patton - 2002-08-14

CPT Rogue

LT Rowland

CPT S 4patas - 2004-07-09

CM Sabbath - 2003-01-17

LC Savageaz - 2003-02-25

COL Shae Kitane - 2003-06-27

LC SkyShadow - 2021-03-11

CPT SL8c8 - 2021-03-30

GN Smitrock

LC Solohan50 - 2021-03-09

LC Spade - 2003-10-07

LC Steve Strangelove

LC Strahd

HA Striker

AD Stryker - 2021-03-06

CM Thomas Solo

LC Thorn

CPT Tiamat - 2003-12-18

LCM Timpa Sloan

LC Tissaya Argat

AD TK-2107 - 2002-12-09

CPT TK-6686

COL TK-7764

LT TK-9111

CM TK-9780 - 2002-11-19

Tomaas Banys - 2002-08-15

FA Tomaas Montte

COL Torres

GN Triji Boliv - 2022-05-24

MAJ Tuba - 2011-07-09

LC Turr Phennir - 2003-03-25

CPT Tvan'Oris

LT Urlor Tack - 2005-05-29

CM Valin Drago - 2003-07-06

LCM Valjean - 2003-08-26

CPT Vertigo

LCM Victor Kage - 2003-01-11

MAJ VinDoros - 2002-12-07

COL Vladet Xavier - 2003-06-03

LT Von Goosington - 2023-12-03

CPT Von Predator

GN Wil Striker

CM Wisal Pol-Jo - 2002-09-17

MAJ Witcher - 2021-03-30

MAJ Wolve Excelsior Berkana - 2 times, last on 2023-09-11

COL Woobee

MAJ Wreckage - 2021-03-28

CM Xanatos Screed

CM Ygor Mantis

CM Yukito - 2003-02-09

MAJ Z'Harm Kelh Gasu'lk - 2003-01-06

CM Zack Amberam - 2002-09-03

SL Zekk Terrik - 2021-03-08

COL Zeth Durron

MAJ Zhaim Jifarr

LCM Zhil - 2002-09-07

COL Zorn Starn

VA Zósite Kónstyte Styles

COL Zystem Fryar - 2003-05-20

TITLE: The ASF fishing trip
MISSIONS: 5
MEDAL: TBA
GAME PLATFORM: Xwing VS Tie Fighter

AUTHOR:
FL/CPT HEV RANDROWAN/CRUSADER 3-1/WINGXIII/ISD GREY WOLF
SS/BSx3/PCx8/ISMx5/MoI/IS-3BW-3BR-1SR/LoC-PSx40/CoL/CoB/LoAx2/OV [LGNR]
{IWATS-AIM-CBX-GFX-ICQ-M/1/2-SM/2-TT-XTM-XTT} 



Required patches
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none


Installation instructions
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1] Double click the .EHM file, the EH Battle Launcher will install the battle
2] Check the Misc folder in your XvT one for additional material like patches, sounds etc.
3] Press the X-wing vs TIE Fighter button on the EHBL to start the game
4] Create a new pilot and fly the Imperial training missions



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DESCRIPTION:

The ASF got order to perform a Deep Strike Operation in the Nebular of Epsilon Pegasi,
a system high on asteroid belts and supernovas. A dangerous place to jump in or out.


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LAST WORDS FROM THE AUTHOR:

So that nobody complies afterwards: I never designed this battle to be very challenging.
Most pilots will find it totally easy and that's how I planned it. IMHO, we got enough
hard and time consuming battles on the TC database, I wanted something that you can play 
easily. I want to tell a story, with interaction of your comrades in battle, so keep an eye
for the messages and don't hesitate to use the "l" key in a mission.

This battle is meant to honor my former squad, Valkyrie Squad aboard the Grey Wolf.
A former CMDR is still very proud of you...

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