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The end of the hyperspace journey has finally arrived. We go through some of our all time favorite segments and thank those who joined us along the way...our friends.
This week we bring on X-Wing all star Duncan Howard to discuss his recent successes. Be sure to send your extra language Store Championship prizes to Chris Allen so he can help distribut them worldwide! * Chris Allen * 1319 Military Cutoff * Suite CC #42069 * Wilmington, NC 28405
This week we talk about how you can get ready for upcoming store champs, and in addition tips for if this is your first competitive season!
We bring on X-Wing Community leader Geoff Moore to talk about how you can help rebuild your local communities.
This week we are joined by Victor Cepeda to talk about his victory in a recent tournament in Chile, then we answer YOUR burning listner questions!
This week we bring on 2023 World Champion Niklas God to talk about his tremendous run. After a bit of precarious start, Niklas managed to cement the power of the First Order as the top faction in the universe! NIKLAS' LIST https://yasb.app/?f=First%20Order&d=v9ZhZ20Z262X119W181W186WY627X119W186WWY625X119WWW11WY242X119WW186WW182WY266XWW311WWY383X124W119WWW&sn=Worlds%202023%3A%20Niklas%20God&obs= ALL WORLDS LISTS https://listfortress.com/tournaments/3620
Worlds has concluded in spectacular fasion! This week we bring on 2023 Worlds Finalist Andrew Cox to talk about his rise from the ashes to make it to the final table. ANDREW'S LIST https://yasb.app/?f=Galactic%20Empire&d=v9ZhZ20Z564X125W204W105Y566X127W105Y565X116W381W105Y218X119WW11WWY184XW60WW&sn=Worlds%202023%20-%20Andrew%20Cox&obs= ALL WORLDS LISTS https://listfortress.com/tournaments/3583
This week we bring on Biophysical, the master of the Empire, to talk about how the bad guys can win worlds. Then we fumble in the dark trying to discuss Separatists. Check out Ryan's Game on Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/almanacgames/encounters-shattered-wastes
This week we bring on Yet Another Squad Builder Man himself, Stephen Kim/Raithos, to talk about how Scum or Resistance can win worlds! Check out Ryan's Game on Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/almanacgames/encounters-shattered-wastes
This week we bring on (mostly) loyal Rebel player Wynand Coert to discuss what the much malaigned faction can do to have a shot a worlds. (Spoilers: not a ton). Also we lament the return of the tyranny that is 3 agility. Check out Ryan's Game on Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/almanacgames/encounters-shattered-wastes
We have a couple Republic LVO ALL STARS on the cast today to break down the faction. Liam Lee and Tyler Tippett have different ways to approach the Jedi/Clone flyers, but both are effective! Check out Encounters: Shattered Wastes https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/almanacgames/encounters-shattered-wastes
This week we continue our road to Worlds by talking about what the First Order has to offer! LVO Runner Up* Mitch Hurst joins us to talk about why HIS 6 ship FO squad could be the one to look out for come Adepticon. Check Out Encounters: Shattered Wastes, designed my host Ryan Farmer: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/almanacgames/encounters-shattered-wastes
Worlds 2023 Tournament Organizer Chris Allen joins the podcast to talk about all the important Judging items YOU need to know before Worlds arrives next month! https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-xwing-2023-world-championship-judges-travel
This week we bring on James Stumbo to talk about his excellent run at the Las Vegas Open! We talk about why people are wrong for attacking Dooku, and how three Bombardment Drones and dream can win big events. Check out the Encounters: Shattered Wastes Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/almanacgames/encounters-shattered-wastes
OFFICIAL Atomic Mass Games X-Wing Documents https://www.atomicmassgames.com/xwing-documents Rules Forum UNOFFICIAL Unofficial Updated Core Set Rulebook SQUAD BUILDERS Yet Another Squad Builder 2 Launch Bay Next https://launchbaynext.app/ Infinite Arenas https://infinitearenas.com/ PODCASTS/TWITCHSTREAMS Gold Squadron Podcast https://www.goldsquadronpodcast.com/ Hexiled Gaming https://www.hexiledgaming.com/ Out Of The Mines https://outofthemines.podbean.com/ Salt Mines https://saltminesxwing.podbean.com/ Thule Squadron Radio https://thulesquadronradio.podbean.com/ DISCORDS/COMMUNITIES Fly Better Discord https://discord.gg/uarYqtK Fly Better Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/flybetter Carolina Krayts Community Discord https://discord.gg/carolinakrayts Gold Squadron Discord https://discord.gg/hQTK7VbABx X-Wing 2.5 Discord https://discord.com/invite/x-wing X-Wing Subreddit https://www.reddit.com/r/XWingTMG/ OTHER RESOURCES Curled Paw Creatives Acrylic Templates X-Wing Gate of Storms Dice Calculator http://xwing.gateofstorms.net/2/multi/ List Fortress/Metawing Tournament Results https://listfortress.com/ Mynock Flight Academies Pink Brain Matter Tournament Result Analysis https://www.pinksquadron.dk/howto-pink-brain-matter/ BLOGS Stay On The Leader Exile Squadron Blog/X-Wing Jargon Glossary https://exilesquadron.com/x-wing-jargon-buster/
This week Dee returns from being sick and the Fly Better team does a deep dive into Resistance Poe Dameron, a ship that both hosts feel should be explored more.
This week Ryan brings on Travis "A Johnson" Johnson and Jeremy Chamblee to talk about LVO Preparation. The three go over the pieces they feel are strong in each faction.
This week we muse about the future of X-Wing and answer some burning Listener Questions! __ __
This week the Spoilers Indended crew joins the cast to take a break from X-Wing and chat about Andor! Learn more about Spoilers Indended here: https://www.spoilersintendedpodcast.com/
This week Phil Karash comes on to talk about his PAX winning squad as well as whether Balto is more popular than Jason Derulo? __ __ https://discord.gg/carolinakrayts
This week Chris Allen joins the podcast to talk about his excellent essay on tournament structures in X-Wing. Then Hotshots and Aces II points are brought to court to be judged by all! __ __ https://discord.gg/carolinakrayts https://chrisalleng.substack.com/p/road-bumps-in-tournament-design-and
This week Ryan tried to convince Dee that Nimi is a resistance piece players are overlooking. Also, the topic of preparation and objective focused squadbuilding mindsets are brought to the table. Finally, Poe or Lando? This week we talk about some Hot Shots and Aces II reveals, followed by a couple of big WOQ Roundups! __ __ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aerodome/aerodome-season-1
This week we talk about some Hot Shots and Aces II reveals, followed by a couple of big WOQ Roundups! __ __ Isophane Initiative Nodic WOQ Replay Farmer's Reddit Post https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aerodome/aerodome-season-1
This week we bring on Golden State Games WOC Top 4 player Herman Ruddell the Third to talk about why several of the new BoY Pilots should be taken seriously. Following that we breakdown the top 12 lists from the qualifier this past weekend with a few surprises. __ __ Isophane Initiative https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aerodome/aerodome-season-1
POINTS POINTS POINTS POINTS POINTS POINTS POINTS POINTS POINTS SLIPPY BLINK CHASTAIN LOCKY POINTS POINTS POINTS POINTS POINTS Golden State Games Worlds Qualifier https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aerodome/aerodome-season-1
TOP 16 OF EXOGOL HYPE TRAIN AND DACE THE ACE BONEARM! __ __ Isophane Initiative Golden State Games Worlds Qualifier https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aerodome/aerodome-season-1
The cast sits down with the lead designer of Aerodome, a new competitive dogfighing card game. https://www.aerodomegame.com/ https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/f1cffe97-43fb-49c6-b333-f61c1033a588/landing
This week we talk about Maarek Stele, marketing in X-Wing, and the Quebec WOQ! __ __ Isophane Initiative Golden State Games Worlds Qualifier
This week we bring on Ben Doyle, Krayt Cup MVP, to talk about the Meta as well as some Rebel Alpha Strike archtypes. __ __ World Mental Health Day Resources Golden State Games Worlds Qualifier
This week Krayt Cup Champions The White Walkers dog about their underdog story, as well as their excitement for the new Hotshots and Aces pack! __ __ Isoplane Initiative: https://www.hexiledgaming.com/isoplaneinitiative Golden State Games Worlds Qualifier
