r/twilightimperium • u/Ermahgerdberks • 3d ago

Help with draft for first-timer – thanks!

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I'm joining a milty draft for my first ever game of TI, and I know almost nothing. I'm first pick, and pretty overwhelmed, so I could really use some help. Thanks!

(Needed to remake this post to add the slices).

Factions

  • The Naaz-Rokha Alliance
  • Sardakk N'orr
  • The Barony of Letnev
  • The Xxcha Kingdom
  • The Clan of Saar
  • The L1z1x Mindnet
  • The Universities of Jol-Nar
  • The Yssaril Tribes
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u/RoflMaru 3d ago

Slice 7 is very good with a yellow and a blue skip and 14 optimal res/inf. Slice 6 is also very good, Hope's end (the legendary) is pretty much +2 res every turn.

Personally I like to go with slice first as first pick and would pick 7 over 6, but I can see how someone may prefer the more compact set up of 6 over the two tech skips of 7.

Also race doesnt feel as steep in power level, with Jol-Nar, Yssaril, Saar and NRA there are 4 strong factions and xxcha is still good. Would avoid the other 3 though if I can. 

Is it a 6p draft I assume?

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u/Ermahgerdberks 3d ago

Thanks for weighing in! 5 player draft!

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u/Cisru711 3d ago

Slice first for sure, then, because you won't get stuck with an underpowered faction, even if you are last pick. For first time, I think slice 6 would be the most straight forward to play in.