Hey all!
I have to admit, all of the X-Wing talk has really got me going:) I am, like anyone my age, a HUGE Star Wars fan. When I was a kid, when I wasn't wanting to be Steven Spielberg I was wanting to be Harrison Ford. In college I not only took a house course on Religion and Star Wars (it was either that or badminton... I needed half a credit) but I also made a Star Wars space combat game that we spent about a year playing, spread out on my future roommate's floor.
So when I saw this, I thought "How cool!" The only problem? I could never, EVER spend money on a game I would likely rarely play.
That is... until I heard they sold it at Barnes and Noble!
Now, for those who don't know, I am an elementary school teacher. And if there is one thing elementary school teachers have in abundance, it is Barnes and Noble gift cards. Now, I have actually never spent one of those cards on a non-school related thing. Just this year I did a $700 shopping spree at B&N using gift cards for my classroom.
But I found two just a few days ago that I didn't know I had... sooooo... yeah.
So the game is on its way! I am hoping to get a few more ships at some point and maybe play it with my old roommate when we see each other this summer!
Good times!
6 comments:
Welcome to the flock!
It's a lot of fun, and the minis really are nice to look at.
Yeah, what Greg said. Do yourself a favour and get at least two sets, it's the cheapest way to build up a decent wing.
Welcome...this is one of the few non-historical games I really enjoy. Although some one pointed out technically it is a historical game since it took place a long time ago in a galaxy far away. :-)
Yeah, it is a really good looking game... and after years of wanting to make a Star Wars game, it really scratches that itch!
A fellow teacher! I feel compelled to let you in on a little secret if you haven't already figured it out: You know your Educator Discount card at Barnes and Noble? Yeah...it totally works on X-Wing minis! Seriously! (I legitimately use mine for "classroom use" since I run a D&D and X-Wing club after school, but I don't think they really care if they're for "classroom use" or not. So go crazy and save 20% every time! ;)
Hey!
Yes indeed, I did use my Educator Discount card:) Part of me justified it because I might indeed end up using these for an afterschool club... and part because I spent $500 bucks of my own money this year there for my classroom, and I felt that saving a couple of bucks was justified!:) Terrible, I know... but in a single income home, it takes whatever I can find:)
Thanks for the advice though, and enjoy the rest of the school year!:)
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