Hairy Nick
@hairynick.bsky.social
The internet's best amatuer X-wing player. I enjoy chatting about tabletop gaming Youtube and I sell gaming tokens and components online.
He/Him. Interested in Pop-culture, ADHD, Progressive politics, Hobby stuff
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He/Him. Interested in Pop-culture, ADHD, Progressive politics, Hobby stuff
allmylinks.com/hairynickgaming
Some interesting stuff in the new starter set for #StarWarsUnlimited. Mostly too underpowered for competative play, and imo that's a good thing. Luke is a corner case however, and that might be concerning for deck pricing.
Also, the first %100 strictly/ better worse pair of cards now exists.
Also, the first %100 strictly/ better worse pair of cards now exists.
July 18, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Some interesting stuff in the new starter set for #StarWarsUnlimited. Mostly too underpowered for competative play, and imo that's a good thing. Luke is a corner case however, and that might be concerning for deck pricing.
Also, the first %100 strictly/ better worse pair of cards now exists.
Also, the first %100 strictly/ better worse pair of cards now exists.
Just rolled out the first update to the range of gaming tokens I'm selling online. Feels like a big step after moving both my home and business. :)
Added some new tokens compatible with X-wing and SWU.
www.geekybits.com.au/blogs/news/u...
#StarWarsUnlimited #X-wing #TabletopGaming
Added some new tokens compatible with X-wing and SWU.
www.geekybits.com.au/blogs/news/u...
#StarWarsUnlimited #X-wing #TabletopGaming
Update - Welcome to Geeky Bits!
Greetings all you wonderful folks out there in the tabletop gaming community! I wanted to take this moment in the first update for the store to say a huge thank you to everyone who has made purchases ...
www.geekybits.com.au
June 14, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Just rolled out the first update to the range of gaming tokens I'm selling online. Feels like a big step after moving both my home and business. :)
Added some new tokens compatible with X-wing and SWU.
www.geekybits.com.au/blogs/news/u...
#StarWarsUnlimited #X-wing #TabletopGaming
Added some new tokens compatible with X-wing and SWU.
www.geekybits.com.au/blogs/news/u...
#StarWarsUnlimited #X-wing #TabletopGaming
June 6, 2025 at 1:27 AM
TCGplayer (seemingly arbitrarily) hasn't shipped to Australia for some time, so could I ask others to boycott extra hard on our behalf? :)
May 30, 2025 at 3:34 AM
TCGplayer (seemingly arbitrarily) hasn't shipped to Australia for some time, so could I ask others to boycott extra hard on our behalf? :)
Love a cheeky cross-set synergy. The design work in this game reminds me of how I felt about MTG back when I started playing that many years ago.
#StarWarsUnlimited #SWU
#StarWarsUnlimited #SWU
May 9, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Love a cheeky cross-set synergy. The design work in this game reminds me of how I felt about MTG back when I started playing that many years ago.
#StarWarsUnlimited #SWU
#StarWarsUnlimited #SWU
Really digging the Legends design space in the upcoming SWU set. At first I was concerned that Revan would suffer too much from lacking a second aspect (for seemingly not much gain). I now find myself wondering how viable mono black will be once the set drops...
#StarWarsUnlimited #SWU
#StarWarsUnlimited #SWU
May 7, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Really digging the Legends design space in the upcoming SWU set. At first I was concerned that Revan would suffer too much from lacking a second aspect (for seemingly not much gain). I now find myself wondering how viable mono black will be once the set drops...
#StarWarsUnlimited #SWU
#StarWarsUnlimited #SWU
Happy 5/6 day. You haven't lived if you've never cast one of these bad boys with a Sublime Epiphany in the yard. 👇
May 6, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Happy 5/6 day. You haven't lived if you've never cast one of these bad boys with a Sublime Epiphany in the yard. 👇
Not sure how I feel about the implementation of the force in #SWU. Using thr force being a parasitic mechanic (only interacts with game pieces that directly refer to itself) seems odd. Why not represent force use by exhausting friendly force units? Curious to see how it plays.
#StarWarsUnlimited
#StarWarsUnlimited
May 3, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Not sure how I feel about the implementation of the force in #SWU. Using thr force being a parasitic mechanic (only interacts with game pieces that directly refer to itself) seems odd. Why not represent force use by exhausting friendly force units? Curious to see how it plays.
#StarWarsUnlimited
#StarWarsUnlimited
Good call.
April 9, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Good call.
I got to reveal some new Standard Loadout cards designed by the XWA for X-wing. 😀
The Scum faction is finally getting some attention with pre-built loadouts, and I gotta say these designs are fantastic!
⬇️ Cards images in the comments belows. ⬇️
#X-wing #XWA #Spoilers
The Scum faction is finally getting some attention with pre-built loadouts, and I gotta say these designs are fantastic!
⬇️ Cards images in the comments belows. ⬇️
#X-wing #XWA #Spoilers
Exclusive X-Wing Spoilers! - XWA Standard Loadout Scum Pilots
YouTube video by Hairy Nick
youtu.be
March 16, 2025 at 4:05 AM
I suddenly realized while pondering possible "fixed" versions of Confiscate, we already have them printed. They even scale up in cost to allow leader-upgrade targeting, with a little extra upside!
Not sure what the devs intentions are, but I feel keeping this effect in red is a strong move.
#SWU
Not sure what the devs intentions are, but I feel keeping this effect in red is a strong move.
#SWU
March 13, 2025 at 4:47 AM
I suddenly realized while pondering possible "fixed" versions of Confiscate, we already have them printed. They even scale up in cost to allow leader-upgrade targeting, with a little extra upside!
Not sure what the devs intentions are, but I feel keeping this effect in red is a strong move.
#SWU
Not sure what the devs intentions are, but I feel keeping this effect in red is a strong move.
#SWU
My thoughts on Confiscate and it's potential power spike in the SWU premiere meta.
#SWU #StarWarsUnlimited
youtu.be/FUtoSmcnqVs
#SWU #StarWarsUnlimited
youtu.be/FUtoSmcnqVs
Is Confiscate busted in premiere play now? - Star Wars Unlimited
YouTube video by Hairy Nick
youtu.be
March 12, 2025 at 12:35 AM
My thoughts on Confiscate and it's potential power spike in the SWU premiere meta.
#SWU #StarWarsUnlimited
youtu.be/FUtoSmcnqVs
#SWU #StarWarsUnlimited
youtu.be/FUtoSmcnqVs
So the Spongebob secret lair are non mechanically unique reprints? Awesome! To me this sidesteps basically all the fundamentl issues with UB.
I view these as just another alt art/ proxy option. Choices are a good thing, and if some Spongebob fans jump onboard then it's win/win.
#MTG #Spoilers
I view these as just another alt art/ proxy option. Choices are a good thing, and if some Spongebob fans jump onboard then it's win/win.
#MTG #Spoilers
March 11, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Went 2-1 at a JTL prerelease with Boba blue. Set seems great for limited, very aggressive. Boba is nuts!
Also, cracked a Vader unit. :)
#StarWarsUnlimited #SWU #JumpToLightspeed
Also, cracked a Vader unit. :)
#StarWarsUnlimited #SWU #JumpToLightspeed
March 8, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Went 2-1 at a JTL prerelease with Boba blue. Set seems great for limited, very aggressive. Boba is nuts!
Also, cracked a Vader unit. :)
#StarWarsUnlimited #SWU #JumpToLightspeed
Also, cracked a Vader unit. :)
#StarWarsUnlimited #SWU #JumpToLightspeed
On some days it's hard to focus on things like work and gaming. Remember, be kind to yourself and others.
Trans rights are human rights.
#TransRights
Trans rights are human rights.
#TransRights
March 5, 2025 at 6:51 AM
On some days it's hard to focus on things like work and gaming. Remember, be kind to yourself and others.
Trans rights are human rights.
#TransRights
Trans rights are human rights.
#TransRights
Really great article. I kind of feel like MTG has languished in it's core balance philosophy. Creatures adhering to "the vanilla test" feels antiquated with current power creep.
SWU really hammering down it's balancing standards like this is a great move and inspires much confidence!
#SWU
SWU really hammering down it's balancing standards like this is a great move and inspires much confidence!
#SWU
Tyler Parrott is back with more behind-the-scenes info! This month’s issue tackles the topic of game balance, standardizing card design, and the challenge of avoiding power creep as we enter the second year of the game. Be sure to check it out below!
bit.ly/4klropt
bit.ly/4klropt
March 1, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Really great article. I kind of feel like MTG has languished in it's core balance philosophy. Creatures adhering to "the vanilla test" feels antiquated with current power creep.
SWU really hammering down it's balancing standards like this is a great move and inspires much confidence!
#SWU
SWU really hammering down it's balancing standards like this is a great move and inspires much confidence!
#SWU
Reposted by Hairy Nick
Tyler Parrott is back with more behind-the-scenes info! This month’s issue tackles the topic of game balance, standardizing card design, and the challenge of avoiding power creep as we enter the second year of the game. Be sure to check it out below!
bit.ly/4klropt
bit.ly/4klropt
February 27, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Tyler Parrott is back with more behind-the-scenes info! This month’s issue tackles the topic of game balance, standardizing card design, and the challenge of avoiding power creep as we enter the second year of the game. Be sure to check it out below!
bit.ly/4klropt
bit.ly/4klropt
Shadows of the Empire video media. I'm thinking like a limited animated series or something like that. Oh, and renewing the Acolyte for like.... 3 more seasons.
Genuine question - if you were the new head of LucasFilm, what would you do to revitalise the Star Wars franchise?
March 1, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Shadows of the Empire video media. I'm thinking like a limited animated series or something like that. Oh, and renewing the Acolyte for like.... 3 more seasons.
(First image is a JTL spoiler thanks to @holocroncardhub.bsky.social translated)
Becoming more and more concerned with the hyper-efficient removal suite Yellow-Black is getting access to. Although I am happy this one can't hit leaders, like NGTMD does (a mistake on that card, imo).
#SWU #Spoilers
Becoming more and more concerned with the hyper-efficient removal suite Yellow-Black is getting access to. Although I am happy this one can't hit leaders, like NGTMD does (a mistake on that card, imo).
#SWU #Spoilers
February 25, 2025 at 9:05 AM
(First image is a JTL spoiler thanks to @holocroncardhub.bsky.social translated)
Becoming more and more concerned with the hyper-efficient removal suite Yellow-Black is getting access to. Although I am happy this one can't hit leaders, like NGTMD does (a mistake on that card, imo).
#SWU #Spoilers
Becoming more and more concerned with the hyper-efficient removal suite Yellow-Black is getting access to. Although I am happy this one can't hit leaders, like NGTMD does (a mistake on that card, imo).
#SWU #Spoilers
Holy moly.... a lot of good stuff to chat about here! I'm not in a great place to be making videos at the drop of a hat atm but I'll be chatting about these on camera when I'm able.
#X-wing #XWA #Spoilers
#X-wing #XWA #Spoilers
X-Wing Alliance - Announcements
Unleashing the First Order's Might
www.xwing.life
February 25, 2025 at 7:28 AM
My call for the most impactful leader from JTL is Major Vonreg.
I feel in terms of the 4R aggro leaders he asks the least in terms of deck building. Solid, versatile, and efficient stats/ effects. Deploys nicely on several different vehicle units, paired with Yellow.
#SWU #StarWarsUnlimited
I feel in terms of the 4R aggro leaders he asks the least in terms of deck building. Solid, versatile, and efficient stats/ effects. Deploys nicely on several different vehicle units, paired with Yellow.
#SWU #StarWarsUnlimited
February 24, 2025 at 1:51 PM
My call for the most impactful leader from JTL is Major Vonreg.
I feel in terms of the 4R aggro leaders he asks the least in terms of deck building. Solid, versatile, and efficient stats/ effects. Deploys nicely on several different vehicle units, paired with Yellow.
#SWU #StarWarsUnlimited
I feel in terms of the 4R aggro leaders he asks the least in terms of deck building. Solid, versatile, and efficient stats/ effects. Deploys nicely on several different vehicle units, paired with Yellow.
#SWU #StarWarsUnlimited
Love this for SWU. I feel like from a playability/ competative standpoint it might just be aweful. But this kind of fun explorative design is just what the game needs.
Also, perfect at legendary. Keep the staples at lower rarity.
(Spoiled by Unplayable on YT)
#SWU #StarWarsUnlimited #Spoiler
Also, perfect at legendary. Keep the staples at lower rarity.
(Spoiled by Unplayable on YT)
#SWU #StarWarsUnlimited #Spoiler
February 22, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Love this for SWU. I feel like from a playability/ competative standpoint it might just be aweful. But this kind of fun explorative design is just what the game needs.
Also, perfect at legendary. Keep the staples at lower rarity.
(Spoiled by Unplayable on YT)
#SWU #StarWarsUnlimited #Spoiler
Also, perfect at legendary. Keep the staples at lower rarity.
(Spoiled by Unplayable on YT)
#SWU #StarWarsUnlimited #Spoiler
"Behold a Dragon" Just makes me smile.
Slam dunk mechanic. Flavourful, tactile, sticky, fun, and likely to create some fun stories from game nights. 10/10 design.
#mtg #MagicTheGathering #Tarkir #spoilers
Slam dunk mechanic. Flavourful, tactile, sticky, fun, and likely to create some fun stories from game nights. 10/10 design.
#mtg #MagicTheGathering #Tarkir #spoilers
February 22, 2025 at 3:36 AM
"Behold a Dragon" Just makes me smile.
Slam dunk mechanic. Flavourful, tactile, sticky, fun, and likely to create some fun stories from game nights. 10/10 design.
#mtg #MagicTheGathering #Tarkir #spoilers
Slam dunk mechanic. Flavourful, tactile, sticky, fun, and likely to create some fun stories from game nights. 10/10 design.
#mtg #MagicTheGathering #Tarkir #spoilers
Oh FFG.... you old so-and-so. Making us X-wing 1.0 players double take at toaday's spoilers.
February 20, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Oh FFG.... you old so-and-so. Making us X-wing 1.0 players double take at toaday's spoilers.
This looks fantastic! Interesting to see a major Japanese brand moving into the TT mini gaming space like this, the impression I got was mini gaming just isn't that big in Japan.
If this is priced like other Gunpla, I think some people are going to get a rude awakening regarding TT prices.
If this is priced like other Gunpla, I think some people are going to get a rude awakening regarding TT prices.
【GUNPLA】GUNDAM ASSEMBLE OFFICIAL TEASER VIDEO
YouTube video by GundamInfo
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January 15, 2025 at 4:27 AM
This looks fantastic! Interesting to see a major Japanese brand moving into the TT mini gaming space like this, the impression I got was mini gaming just isn't that big in Japan.
If this is priced like other Gunpla, I think some people are going to get a rude awakening regarding TT prices.
If this is priced like other Gunpla, I think some people are going to get a rude awakening regarding TT prices.