Built on Hope

Episode 1: Knowledge and Defense 1 - Be Mindful of your Feelings

In this very first Knowledge and Defense Segment, David has prepared an in-depth analysis of Psychographic profiles. These are categories to help players determine and understand what kind of player they are, and why they run the lists that they do.

The Built on Hope cast also analyse what cards and lists fit into these different profiles, and explore what we consider ourselves to be, and what we think each other are.

Hope you enjoy!

 

Built On Hope Radio - 1. Greedo and the Beast

Hello listeners, thanks for tuning in to Built On Hope late night radio!

Episode 0 - A New Beginning

Isaac, Jessica, and David present: Built on Hope!

In a brand new podcast dedicated to Competitive Imperial Assault and IACP, the three hosts kick off the podcast with a short introductory Episode. We'll be introducing ourselves, explaining what we want to do with the podcast, the different Segments we'll be providing you with, and much more! 

Stay tuned for more Episodes, ones going in depth into further topics!

Thanks for listening!

 

Zion's Finest Episode 108 - Luke Skywalks Again

Have you ever heard of a tournament that Luke Sykes played in where he didn't make top cut? Me neither. And guess what? Euros 2019 was no exception. The man is a machine. He calculates and commands his way to victory with incredible list diversity and creativity.

Listen to his report of his runner-up showing at the largest non-Worlds tournament of the year. You will love it. We run a bit long; Luke's report goes until about the 1:10 mark, then we start commiserating and having our real fun.

Thank you for all your support. Let me know what your ideas for our final alt-art/token/swag should be for Worlds.

Zion's Finest Episode 107 - "I Love You" "I Know"

Jeremy is a man after my own heart, and both our hearts happen to go a'flutter when we contemplate the shenanigans that happen when you combine Han, MHD, and everyone's favorite modern major general ... NO NOT GENERAL CALRISSIAN OF COURSE I AM TALKING ABOUT PRINCESS ORGANA YOU NERDS.

Listen to Jeremy's report on his runner-up run at Nova. We have a lot of fun talking about what the Box is capable of, despite an absolutely insane meta.

Zion's Finest Episode 106 - The Beginning of the End

No need to be dramatic about it. Andrew Navaro--one of the upper-management guys at FFG--announced that IA would not be getting any further physical content. Navaro cited business reasons, and pretty heavily implied that some kind of legal issue precluded further discussion. It was also clear that not only would IA no longer be getting physical content releases but that OP support for the game would be winding down.

In this episode, I lay out what I think the path will be for the next few months. Please give it a listen and give me any feedback or suggestions as to how you think we can make our final OP season meaningful and fun. I love you all.

Good luck in the cut, Nova boys.

 

P.S. I forgot about all the European Championships that are going to be happening in the next few months, and I will absolutely be getting the winners on for interviews. 

Zion's Finest Episode 105 - Nothing To Say But Uttini

Have you ever played against a Jawa Swarm? Have you ever experienced the shift in mood brought upon by an opponent seizing victory from the jaws of defeat as they kill one figure and get an additional eight points along with fifteen more from shenanigans that you never even thought possible?

HAVE YOU?!

Well, Pat Christian's six GenCon opponents sure did, and boy were they in for it. Pat ran a finely tuned Jawa Swarm to the top of the heap at the recent GenCon tournament and in this episode he gives us a rundown on how he did it.

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT! 

Please stay active in your local community. If you are looking for ways to reengage local players with the game, the IACP is an amazing way to reintroduce skirmish to players looking to freshen things up.

GOOD LUCK AT NOVA YOU EAST COASTERS! EAST COAST WORST COAST AMIRITE?! (I love you all.)

Zion's Finest Episode 104 - Bow Before Gao(s)

As if David hadn't struck enough terror into the hearts of the IA community, he decided to really drive it home by showing up to the UK Game Expo in order to demonstrate the power of his fully armed and operational battle ... er ... cats.

That's right, David Gao is the UK National Champion, and he rode into and out of town on a troop of ferocious bloodthirsty Loth-Cats. I expect the Queen to grant him a peerage any moment know. Earl of Whiskerton sounds great and will make for a terrific coat of arms.

We're also joined by the other half of the London Gao family--Jessica--who also attended the UKGE and played in the Nationals tournament. She played Spectre with a 14 point command deck, with an unplayable card (Dark Energy), and she damn near won the whole thing. 

Listen to the Gaos recount the tournament. You will love it!

Zion's Finest Episode 103 - A New Hope

FRIENDS! Are you disheartened that FFG sux? Do you wish that they would get off it and do something about our most beloved game?

Well, I got bad news, and I have good news. You know the bad news: FFG sux. But there is good, great, glorious news, and that is that we have the best gaming community that has ever existed (THAT'S RIGHT I PHRASED IT IN THE EMPHATIC DECLARATIVE). Because we are the best gaming community, we are focused on making sure that players have the resources to continue to enjoy and love this game, which serves as the predicate condition for ...

THE I A C P!

The Imperial Assault Continuity Project is the product of collaboration, discussion, argument (only a little), and the white hot passion of the Imperial Assault community. In this episode, I got some of the more-involved players to come on and talk about the project, what it hopes to accomplish, and how we can help.

I know you will enjoy it.

Zion's Finest Episode 102 - An (Almost) Puurrrfect Worlds

I assume that you know that Loth-Cats are garbage. They are the most ignored unit in the Tyrants of Lothal box. They're so bad that I've literally never played a competitive game of skirmish in which either I or my opponent has played Loth-Cats. They're awful.

Well, someone forgot to tell all this information to David Gao, and he proceeded to wreck almost the entirety of everyone's face at Worlds. In a Hunter/Loth-Cat list, David managed to go 5-1, being the only player to take Loth-Cats into the top cut of anything I'm sure, and one of four non-Specter lists in the top cut. This man is legit.

Enjoy his soft-spoken demeanor; heaven knows this podcast could use someone to help me cool my volume.

MAKE SURE TO GET INVOLVED AND STAY INVOLVED IN THE IACP. WE NEED COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN ORDER TO MAKE THIS THING WORK AND IF IT'S JUST ME IN THE CAPTAIN'S SEAT THEN EVERYONE BETTER BE READY FOR A FOUR COST AHSOKA AND A FREE MHD IN EVERY LIST THANK YOU YOU'RE WELCOME.

I love you all. Thank you for listening.