I played in the GenCon Tournament.  I played an Imperial list as so did every one of my oppnants.  Granted it was literally the first day any of us had played the game (it went on sale at Gencon that morning) but many of the games were pretty boring.  Imperials specifically have good defenses and not as good attack.  Add our inexpereince and we had some very unbloody conflicts.  I loved the game and I enjoyed the tournament, but I was dissatisfied with the Imp on Imp action.

I think one of my first posts on this very forum suggested that Tournaments should require every one to bring two lists and it so there no blue on blue fights.

Since that time I have had many more oppertunites to play, but they have all been friendly pick up games, and those battles have always been Imperials vs Rebels.  These games have been more fun.

That all having been said, I think I could put a list together (for either faction, though I tend to fly Imperial) that would be fun in a tournament even if I ended up only fighitng my same faction again.

I actually enjoy, little rule changes in tournaments that make things different and fun.  So I don't think that every tournament should require each player to bring two different squadrons, it would be fun.

I think a tournament where you sign up as Rebel or Imperial, and the whole tournament could be structured like a small war, where you only ever fight the other side and in the end there could be either an overall Imperial of Rebel victory.  This sort of thing might work better for a loca

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Like was saying a Imperial vs Rebel war tournament would probably work better in a local gaming club then a competative tournament.  But it would be fun.  Now that I think of it I might just try to get something like that organized at my local store.

Hrathen said:

As a format I think it is a great option.  This game is very versatile with many different ways to play.  At the most competitive level though, the play one squad for the entire tournament format is definitely the way to go.  A good squad and player should be able to win against any opposing force.

 I used Swiss Perfect for my tournament software previously.  It has a black/white option in there, as well as a team option.  I believe the team option allows you to always pair the best Imperial against the best rebel.  It is free for a month, and is a great way to try out a new format or two.