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A podcast dedicated to competitive Star Wars: Imperial Assault, IACP, and Board Game Psychology.
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Friday Mar 09, 2018
Friday Mar 09, 2018
I've heard Ready Player One is a thing. I'm not certain how much of a thing, but my brother told me the book was pretty dumb. I don't know, though, BUT WHAT I DO KNOW IS YOU CAN BE PLAYER ONE IN VASSAL!
In this episode, the illustrious Texan Robert Stanley gives a recap of the recent Vassal tournament he was in. In all seriousness, this tournament was a gathering of the best and brightest that IA has to offer. The Worlds champion, several national champions, and a whole bunch of regional winners participated.
Robert gives a summary of the tournament and discusses his rise to the top. Robert is obviously super, super good, which is why HE CHAMPIONED OVER ALL. HOT DANG.
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Tuesday Mar 06, 2018
Tuesday Mar 06, 2018
News flash people, I am an ignorant hick from Hoytsville, Utah. Also, I am kind of a crazy Anglophile. In a stroke of absolute luck, I managed to get Sam Whitaker from merry ole England on the podcast to talk about his recent showing at two regionals in the Mother Country.
Sam is new to the game but--turns out--he's also pretty dang good at it. He talks about his performances and match-ups running Rebel Jank against a field predominantly occupied by Han and eRangers.
Please join us on the Slack Channel! Send an email to zionsfinestia@gmail.com and you will get an invite. We are having a ton of fun as we await FFG to get their business together and release news of the pending wave.
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Play Vassal! Download here: http://www.vassalengine.org/wiki/Module:Star_Wars:_Imperial_Assault
Subscribe to RoyalRich's Youtube Channel and watch his awesome skirmishes! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX2s5lxMBwUWQyyUg_znJsA
THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!
Saturday Mar 03, 2018
Saturday Mar 03, 2018
Wait a second. Did Samuel Beckett take over the podcast? Are the postmoderns truly having their way (which is not really a way, since "ways" are merely constructs of the prevalent social order) and is Zion's Finest descending into a morass of existential crisis?!
OF COURSE NOT.
We do, however, get the ever-brilliant Ryan Stripling from Arkansas to come on the podcast and give two--that's right, two--regionals reports from his forays into the middle of the United States. It is a harrowing tale which, parenthetically, is not told by an idiot, but instead, A GENIUS! BRACE YOURSELVES!
Ryan talks about how Rebels are the best (correct), why he loves Drokkatta so much (correct?), and why Jyn is overrated (CORRECT?!).
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Check out Ryan's EXCELLENT write-ups:
Saturday Feb 24, 2018
Saturday Feb 24, 2018
DANIEL. TAYLOR. THAT’S RIGHT. DANIEL. TAYLOR. YOU MIGHT KNOW HIM FROM HIS REPEAT IMPERIAL ASSAULT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS.
Was that enough all-caps for you? I tend to overuse them. OR DO I?!
In this episode, the one—the only—Daniel Taylor comes on the podcast to talk about his showing at the Seattle Regional (guess how that went). He gives some incredible insights into the dominant meta figures and why he look the list he took to the tournament. He gives some general pointers on dealing with the list (kill eJets and Palp) and lets us know what he’s working on for the future.
DT IS AMAZING! YOU ALL WILL SEE THAT THIS IS TRUE.
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Play Vassal! Download here: http://www.vassalengine.org/wiki/Module:Star_Wars:_Imperial_Assault
Tuesday Feb 20, 2018
Tuesday Feb 20, 2018
Eric from Twin Troopers Podcast--the best North American IA podcast (I'm watching out for you, Boardwars.eu--graces Zion's Finest with an epic summary of his run at the Minnesota Regionals. That's right; the place where all the magic happens (or would happen if FFG would give us some news. COME ON FFG).
Eric ran a remix of the new Imperial Trooper swarm that is doing so well, and (spoiler alert) did an incredible job at the tournament. We occasionally wander off into forays about podcasting and the state of the meta, but otherwise Eric just hones his craft of match summarizing and keeps us riveted with his tails of fortune and glory.
Please leave us a five star review on iTunes! Join us on the Slack channel by sending an invite to zionsfinestia@gmail.com!
PLAY VASSAL! It is an amazing way to get reps in. Download here: http://www.vassalengine.org/wiki/Module:Star_Wars:_Imperial_Assault
Then watch Zack's awesome tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bp-vqEH-6Z8
Then find some games on our Slack channel or on the Boardwars.eu Discord channel here: http://boardwars.eu/ (look to the right for the Discord link).
SEE?! SUPER EASY.
Tuesday Feb 13, 2018
Tuesday Feb 13, 2018
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Did I ... did I just talk ... to Paul Heaver? YOU'RE DANG STRAIGHT I DID. Paul is a major player in the FFG competitive game scene. He was a three-peat winner of X-Wing Worlds and has been the runner-up in IA several times. He is brilliant, yet gracious. Paul accepted our invitation to come on the podcast to talk about his take on the state of the meta.
Paul discusses his ideas for list-building, specifically, how to think about approaching the major figures in the current meta. He discusses why he thinks certain things (eSentries) are good, why Han is overrated (I know! I was in shock too!) and why Jedi Luke is better, why Ahsoka costs too much ('tis true!), and what he wants to tinker with in the future.
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If you'd like to join us on the Slack, send an email to zionsfinestia@gmail.com.
Monday Feb 12, 2018
Monday Feb 12, 2018
I know what you're thinking. No, this episode doesn't feature Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus plotting the downfall of the Roman Republic. IT'S EVEN BETTER!
In this episode, JK, Steven, and Kenny each discuss a deployment card. They are eSentries (JK), Clawdites (Steven), and Ahsoka (Kenny, duh). They discuss the strengths of the unit(s), their weaknesses, and good command card and listbuilding combinations.
We're going to do more episodes like this in order to highlight figures that are good--but not OP--in the hopes of helping new and experienced players shake up their local metas.
TOLD YOU THAT I WAS BETTER THAN CAESAR.
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Check out Brett Kelly's Twitch, it is amazing: https://www.twitch.tv/brettpkelly
Monday Feb 05, 2018
Monday Feb 05, 2018
They're not actually twins! But the Sieber brothers (Todd and Shane) occasionally demonstrate an eery ability to read the minds of each other and their opponents--thus ensuring their victory!
In this episode, Todd and Shane Sieber share their regionals reports from the Utah Regional. Both player did well. Shane was running an IG Hunter list; Todd was running an AT-DP Palp list. Todd made the cut but had to take off early.
They talk about their matchups, the strengths and weaknesses of their lists, where they think the meta is going, and how they can improve their play.
It is awesome!
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Please check out all the other IA podcasts!
boardwars.eu
https://www.twintroopers.com/podcast/
The Tauntaun Riders! http://bjswp56.podbean.com/
Optimal Bombardment! https://soundcloud.com/user-383509234
Friday Feb 02, 2018
Friday Feb 02, 2018
THAT'S RIGHT I MISSPELLED A WORD TO SUSTAIN THE ALLITERATION! WHATCHAGONNADOABOUTIT?!
In this episode, Scott and Kenny break down the two (maybe three if you're a weirdo who runs Rebel stun or spies) components of successful listbuilding. They focus on (1) dealing and taking damage, (2) control through card manipulation and conditions (for the weirdos who run Rebel stun and spies), and (3) objective control and denial.
Specifically, Scott discusses how you need to think about how your list is going to deal damage to the opposing player and put pressure on your opponent by removing their figures and keeping yours alive. Kenny then discusses how spies and conditions can be used to throw your opponent off balance so you can go for the win! Scott concludes with a discussion as to how to use your figures so that you can at least break even on the objective game.
Please give us reviews on iTunes! We love all the feedback!
Join us on the Slack Channel so you can hear more of Kenny's opinions! They're always great and very well reasoned. Send an email to zionsfinestia@gmail.com.
Please check out all the other IA podcasts!
boardwars.eu
https://www.twintroopers.com/podcast/
The Tauntaun Riders! http://bjswp56.podbean.com/
Optimal Bombardment! https://soundcloud.com/user-383509234
Monday Jan 29, 2018
Monday Jan 29, 2018
In this episode, Craig from Phoenix tells us how he did at the recent Utah Regionals. Craig discusses his list, its strengths and weaknesses, his matchups, and where he thinks the meta will go and how he plans to adapt (in short: run more Vader and eJets).
Craig braved the winter storms, his sunshine was much appreciated, and his perceptive take on his round-by-rounds is really helpful for knowing how to play similar lists (AT-DP and Troopers) in the current meta. CRAIG IS AMAZING.
Please give us reviews on iTunes! We love all the feedback!
Join us on the Slack Channel so you can tell Craig how awesome he is and how you wish it was as warm where you are as it is in Phoenix (it's currently 70° in Phoenix. At 11 PM. In January. Think about that.). Send an email to zionsfinestia@gmail.com.
Please check out all the other IA podcasts!
boardwars.eu
https://www.twintroopers.com/podcast/
The Tauntaun Riders! http://bjswp56.podbean.com/
Optimal Bombardment! https://soundcloud.com/user-383509234