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SONG Chat with Michael Shinall

50 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratings

Design and Tactics Chats for the Song of Ice and Fire Tabletop Miniatures Game.

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Episodes

Lannister Attachments

July 05, 2020 00:00 - 49 minutes - 90 MB

Lets go over all the Attachments for Lannisters and where they fit in... Yeah, they have quite a lot...

House Targaryen Basics Overview

April 12, 2020 00:00 - 53 minutes - 94.5 MB

Ashekh kisha adurat House Targaryen akka Dothraki.

Jeor Mormont 1.5 Tactics Talk

February 01, 2020 00:00 - 36 minutes - 65.3 MB

Title says it all.

Visions In The Flames: Night's Watch and Free Folk

January 09, 2020 00:00 - 34 minutes - 64.8 MB

Let's talk about what the future holds for these factions.

1.5 Unit Analysis

December 15, 2019 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MB

Yep, we're going over everything.

1.5 Rulebook Overview

December 08, 2019 00:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MB

Happy 1.5 Eve.

Attachment and Unit Updates Into 1.5

November 16, 2019 00:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MB

For the first seven minutes a mild electrical current is flowing through me resulting in audio buzz, so note that. Afterwards, I continue talking about the types of updates to expect in 1.5

Neutral Heroes 2

November 13, 2019 00:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MB

Deep dive into the new sellswords and scoundrels arriving in Westeros.

1.5 Update Discussion

September 21, 2019 00:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MB

That title should tell you everything you need to know.

Baratheon Faction Overview

August 09, 2019 00:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MB

Let's talk about the Baratheon Tactics, Commanders, and Units!

Joffrey Baratheon, 40pts.

July 18, 2019 00:00 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MB

Faction: House Lannister Commander: Joffrey Baratheon - First Of His Name Points: 40 (0 Neutral) Combat Units: • Kingsguard (6) with Joffrey Baratheon - First Of His Name (0) • Lannister Guardsmen (5) with Guard Captain (1) • Lannister Guardsmen (5) with Guard Captain (1) • Pyromancers (7) • The Warrior's Sons (8) Non-Combat Units: • Cersei Lannister – Queen Regent (4) • Pycelle – Grand Maester (3) Made with ASOIAFBuilder.com

Game Modes And Tournament Discussion

July 07, 2019 00:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

A look into updates to the Tournament Documents and the future of the Game Modes.

40pt Ranger Hunters Pinball

June 28, 2019 00:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

The list: Faction: Nights Watch Commander: Jon Snow - 998th Lord Commander Points: 40 (0 Neutral) Combat Units: • Ranger Hunters (8) with Jon Snow - 998th Lord Commander (0) • Ghost (0) • Ranger Hunters (8) • Ranger Trackers (6) • Conscripts (4) • Conscripts (4) • Conscripts (4) Non-Combat Units: • Craster - Ally of Convenience (3) • Bowen Marsh - First Steward (3) Made with ASOIAFBuilder.com

Stark Control: Howland Reed 40pts

June 20, 2019 00:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MB

The List: •Crannogman Trackers [5] •Crannogman Trackers + Meera Reed [6] •Crannogman Trackers + Rickon/Osha [7] •Shaggydog [0] •House Tully Sworn Shields + Umber Champion [8] (7) •House Tully Sworn Shields + Umber Champion [8] (7) •NCU: Howland Reed [C] •NCU: Arya Stark [3] •NCU: Sansa Stark [3]

Tyrion's Kingsguard: 40pts

June 17, 2019 00:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MB

The List: •The Bastard's Girls + Preston Greenfield [8] •Lannister Halberdiers + Barristan Selmy [9] •Lannister Crossbowmen + Meryn Trant [7] •Lannister Guardsmen + Tyrion Lannister [5] •Gregor Clegane (The Mountain That Rides) [4] •[NCU] Joffrey Baratheon [4] •[NCU] Pycelle [3]

Free Folk List: Rattleshirt 40pts

June 13, 2019 00:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MB

THE LIST: RATTLE THAT SHIRT, BABY! - 40 Points COMMANDER: Rattleshirt, the Lord of Bones •The Bonelord's Chosen + Rattleshirt (8) •Followers of Bone + Champion of Bone (7) •Followers of Bone + Champion of Bone (7) •Free Folk Raiders + The Weeper (5) •Free Folk Raiders + Raid Leader (4) •Free Folk Raiders (3) •Free Folk Raiders (3) •NCU: Styr (3)

Update v1.4, Rulebook and Unit Discussion

June 11, 2019 00:00 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MB

After a long break, let's talk about the newest changes to our dear game.

Unit Analysis: Warrior's Sons

March 23, 2019 00:00 - 26 minutes - 60.9 MB

GOTTA HAVE FAITH!

Ramsay's Kingsguard: Release The Hounds

March 12, 2019 00:00 - 22 minutes - 50.9 MB

RELEASE THE HOUNDS Faction: House Lannister Commander: Ramsay Snow – The Bastard of Bolton Points: 40 (14 Neutral) Combat Units: • The Bastard's Girls (7) with Meryn Trant - Kingsguard (1) • The Warrior's Sons (8) with Ramsay Snow – The Bastard of Bolton (0) and Theon Greyjoy – Reek (0) • The Bastard's Girls (7) with Preston Greenfield - Kingsguard (1) • The Warrior's Sons (8) with Arys OakHeart - Kingsguard (1) Non-Combat Units: • Joffrey Baratheon - Lord Of The Seven K...

FAQ/Errata v1.3 and Game Mode Talk

March 08, 2019 00:00 - 25 minutes - 58.5 MB

Let's talk about some recent changes.

Ramsay on the Wall: 50pts.

February 24, 2019 00:00 - 26 minutes - 61 MB

The Bastard of Bolton and his father join with the Watch. Good times are had by all. RAMSAY ON THE WALL Faction: Nights Watch Commander: Ramsay Snow – The Bastard of Bolton Points: 50 (10 Neutral) Combat Units: • Sworn Brothers (6) with Ramsay Snow – The Bastard of Bolton (0) and Theon Greyjoy – Reek (0) • Sworn Brothers (6) • Ranger Hunters (8) with Roose Bolton – The Leech Lord (3) • The Bastard's Girls (7) • Builder Scorpion Crew (7) • Builder Scorpion Crew (7) Non-Comba...

Rallying the Horde: Free Folk 40pts.

February 19, 2019 00:00 - 32 minutes - 75.1 MB

Mance and his loyalists march to war. Let the bodies hit the floor. MANCE RAYDER Faction: Free Folk Commander: Mance Rayder - King Beyond The Wall Points: 40 (0 Neutral) Combat Units: • Free Folk Trapper (4) with Mance Rayder - King Beyond The Wall (0) • Free Folk Trapper (4) • Savage Giant (7) • Free Folk Raiders (3) with Raid Leader (1) • Free Folk Raiders (3) with Raid Leader (1) • Free Folk Raiders (3) with Raid Leader (1) • Free Folk Raiders (3) with Raid Leader (1)...

Running a Successful Demo

February 17, 2019 00:00 - 33 minutes - 75.7 MB

In this episode I talk about the Do's and Don'ts of running demos (if that wasn't apparent by the title).

List Discussion: Roose Defensive Bunker 40pts

February 11, 2019 00:00 - 22 minutes - 51.6 MB

The List: Combat Units: Lannister Guardsmen + Guard Captain (6pts) Lannister Guardsmen + Guard Captain (6pts) Lannister Guardsmen (5pts) House Bolton Blackguards + Ramsay Snow (9pts) House Bolton Blackguards + Dreadfort Captain (7pts) NCUs: Roose Bolton (Commander) Cersai Lannister (4pts) Pycel (3pts)

List Discussion: 40pts Rodrik Cassel

February 02, 2019 00:00 - 20 minutes - 18 MB

ROWDY RODRIK CASSEL Faction: House Stark Commander: Rodrik Cassel – Master–at–Arms Points: 40 (17 Neutral) Combat Units: • Bolton Cutthroats (5) • Bolton Cutthroats (5) • Stark Bowmen (6) with Crannogman Warden (1) • House Umber Greataxes (7) with Rodrik Cassel – Master–at–Arms (0) • The Bastard's Girls (7) with Crannogman Warden (1) Non-Combat Units: • Catelyn Stark – Lady of Winterfell (4) • Eddard Stark – Warden of the North (4) Made with ASOIAFBuilder.com

40pt Howland Reed

January 20, 2019 00:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MB

BROUGHT TO YOU BY CARL'S JR Faction: House Stark Commander: Howland Reed – Lord of the Crannogs Points: 40 (2 Neutral) Combat Units: • Crannogman Trackers (5) • Crannogman Trackers (5) • Crannogman Trackers (5) • House Tully Sworn Shields (7) with Brynden Tully – Unyielding Knight (2) • House Tully Sworn Shields (7) with Brienne – Maiden of Tarth (2) Non-Combat Units: • Howland Reed – Lord of the Crannogs (0) • Sansa Stark – Little Bird (3) • Catelyn Stark – Lady of Winterfell...

Intro to the Free Folk

January 05, 2019 00:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MB

Today I give an introduction to the Free Folk, specifically going over General Tactics and using their Starter Box. NOTE: I did misspeak during this episode in regards to Giants and Shieldwall and their interaction, so do note that is incorrect in that Shieldwall does not stop Mighty Swing- do not put your Sworn Shields near Giants.

Night's Watch Tactics: Scorpion Weapon Crew

December 24, 2018 00:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MB

Deep dive looking at the Scorpion Weapon Crew. This episode also contains the most use of the word "spoilers" ever.

Night's Watch Tactics: Ranger Hunters

December 24, 2018 00:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MB

Today we're talking about the Ranger Hunters- one of, if not my absolute, favorite units in the army.

Intro to the Night's Watch

November 10, 2018 00:00 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MB

Today I give an introduction to the Night's Watch, specifically going over General Tactics and using their Starter Box.

Tywin Lannister 40pts.

November 09, 2018 00:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB

FEAR THE LION Faction: House Lannister Commander: Tywin Lannister – Lord of Casterly Rock Points: 40 (4 Neutral) Combat Units: • Lannister Halberdiers (6) with Tywin Lannister – Lord of Casterly Rock (0) • Lannister Crossbowmen (6) • Lannister Halberdiers (6) with Tyrion Lannister – The Giant of Lannister (3) • Gregor Clegane – The Mountain That Rides (4) • Lannister Halberdiers (6) Non-Combat Units: • Pycelle – Grand Maester (3) • Lord Varys – The Spider (4) Opponent Attachm...

Greatjon Umber 40pts

November 08, 2018 00:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB

GREATJON UMBER Faction: House Stark Commander: Greatjon Umber – Lord of Last Hearth Points: 40 (0 Neutral) Combat Units: • House Umber Greataxes (7) with Bran and Hodor – Protector and Ward (3) • Summer (0) • House Umber Greataxes (7) with Brynden Tully – Unyielding Knight (2) • House Umber Berserkers (7) with Greatjon Umber – Lord of Last Hearth (0) • House Umber Berserkers (7) Non-Combat Units: • Sansa Stark – Little Bird (3) • Catelyn Stark – Lady of Winterfell (4) Made ...

Pyromancer Lists (Tyrion + The Mountain)

October 31, 2018 00:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

Let's talk about some Pyromancer lists: LITTLE PACKAGE, BIG FIRE Faction: House Lannister Commander: Tyrion Lannister – Halfman Points: 40 (4 Neutral) Combat Units: • Lannister Guardsmen (5) • Lannister Guardsmen (5) with Guard Captain (1) • Lannister Crossbowmen (6) with Tyrion Lannister – Halfman (0) • Pyromancers (7) with Assault Veteran (1) • Pyromancers (7) with Assault Veteran (1) Non-Combat Units: • Pycelle – Grand Maester (3) • Petyr Baelish – Littlefinger (4) Ma...

Unit Analysis: Pyromancers

October 29, 2018 00:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

Burn Baby, Burn.

Ramsay Snow 50pt Deep Analysis

October 20, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MB

TRUE WARDENS OF THE NORTH Faction: House Stark Commander: Ramsay Snow, The Bastard of Bolton Points: 50 (22 Neutral) Combat Units: • Stark Sworn Swords (5) • Bolton Cutthroats (5) • House Umber Berserkers (7) with Roose Bolton – The Leech Lord (3) • House Umber Greataxes (7) with Ramsay Snow – The Bastard of Bolton (C) with Theon Greyjoy – Reek (0) • The Bastard's Girls (7) with Crannogman Warden (1) • The Bastard's Girls (7) with Crannogman Warden (1) Non-Combat Un...

Ramsay Snow 40pts: Aligning with Starks

October 15, 2018 00:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MB

WARDEN OF THE NORTH Faction: House Stark Commander: Ramsay Snow – The Bastard of Bolton Points: 40 (19 Neutral) Combat Units: • Stark Sworn Swords (5) • Bolton Cutthroats (5) • The Bastard's Girls (7) ‣ Crannogman Warden (1) • The Bastard's Girls (7) ‣ Crannogman Warden (1) • House Umber Greataxes (7) ‣ Ramsay Snow – The Bastard of Bolton (0) ‣ Optional: Theon Greyjoy – Reek (0) Non-Combat Units: • Sansa Stark – Little Bird (3) • Rodrik Cassel – Combat Veteran (4) Made wi...

Unit Rundown: House Umber Berserkers

October 10, 2018 00:00 - 13 minutes - 19.1 MB

A general rundown of the House Umber Berserkers, including basic tactics and Attachment/Commander suggestions.

Unit Rundown: Stark Bowmen

October 10, 2018 00:00 - 13 minutes - 9.05 MB

A general rundown of the Stark Bowmen, including basic tactics and Attachment/Commander suggestions.

Unit Breakdown: House Umber Greataxes

October 07, 2018 00:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MB

An overview and tactics discussion about the House Umber Greataxes.

Countering Common Lannister Problems

September 04, 2018 00:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

Let's talk about some annoying Lannister problems and how to deal with them and, more importantly, how NOT to deal with them.

Neutral Faction Talk

August 26, 2018 00:00 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MB

Let's talk about why I like playing a pure Neutral force.

Problem Solving

August 15, 2018 00:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MB

Today I talk about "Problem Solver" units, aka guys who handle the big bad threats in the enemy army.

Ramsay Redux, 40pts

July 22, 2018 00:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MB

RAMSAY SNOW: 40PTS Faction: House Lannister Commander: Ramsay Snow – The Bastard of Bolton Points: 40 (17 Neutral) Combat Units: • Lannister Guardsmen (5) ‣ Ramsay Snow – The Bastard of Bolton (0) ‣ Optional: Theon Greyjoy – Reek (0) • Bolton Cutthroats (5) • Bolton Cutthroats (5) • House Clegane Mountain Men (6) ‣ Roose Bolton – The Leech Lord (3) • Lannister Halberdiers (6) ‣ Sandor Clegane – The Hound (2) Non-Combat Units: • Tywin Lannister – The Great Lion (4) • Lord V...

Ramsay Snow - 50pts

May 18, 2018 00:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MB

We look at a full Neutral Army led by the Bastard of Bolton himself. Follow along with the PDF located here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/gq32zni1gc83p8s/Ramsay50pts.pdf?dl=0 THE LIST [50pts]: Commander: Ramsay Snow, the Bastard of Bolton House Bolton Cutthroats + Ramsay Snow [5pts] House Bolton Cutthroats + Dreadfort Captain [6pts] House Bolton Cutthroats + Dreadfort Captain [6pts] House Bolton Bastard's Girls + Roose Bolton [10pts] House Bolton Bastard's Girls + Bronn [9pts] Hou...

Tyrion Control List 50pts.

April 18, 2018 00:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MB

This time we take a look at a full Lannister Control list led by Tyrion himself. THE LIST: Tyrion Lannister (Commander) Lannister Crossbowmen + Tyrion [6] Lannister Crossbowmen [6] House Bolton Bastard’s Girls + Bronn [9] Lannister Halberdiers [6] Lannister Halberdiers + Assault Veteran [7] Lannister Halberdiers + The Hound[8] NCU: Lord Varys (The Spider) [4] NCU: Tywin Lannister (The Great Lion) [4] PDF to follow along with: https://www.dropbox.com/s/bn16j1mw63l2fmq/TyrionList.pdf...

Roose Bolton Panic List- 40pts

April 14, 2018 00:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

Today we talk about the Lord of the Dreadfort himself and how to best manipulate Panic Tests with him. THE LIST: Commander: Roose Bolton, Lord of the Dreadfort Lannister Guardsmen (5) + Ramsay Snow (3) [8pts] Lannister Guardsmen (5) Dreadfort Captain (1) [6pts] Lannister Guardsmen (5) [5pts] House Bolton Cutthroats (5) + Tyrion (3) [8pts] House Bolton Cutthroats (5) + Assault Veteran [6pts] Cersai Lannister [4pts] Pycelle [3pts] 40/40 Also attached is a PDF of the cards so you can ...

Stark Starter Box Tactics

April 01, 2018 00:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MB

As the title says, we're going over some general tips and tricks for the Stark Starter Box contents. Read along with the following file: https://www.dropbox.com/s/tdepb41lgncexip/Starks%20Starter%20Cards.pdf?dl=0

Game Mode Strategies

March 30, 2018 00:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MB

In this episode I go over the five different Game Modes, offering general tips and tactics for each as well as specifics for Starks and Lannisters.

Jaime Lannister Tactics

March 13, 2018 00:00 - 37 minutes - 52 MB

Today we talk about the Kingslayer and how he wins on the battlefield. Here is a PDF of Jaime's cards to follow along: https://www.dropbox.com/s/w2i8667l5j1x9vd/Jaime%20Cards.pdf?dl=0

Robb Stark Tactics

March 04, 2018 00:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

The Young Wolf himself and how to best utilize the myriad of positioning and battlefield-controlling effects at his disposal.   EDIT: Small correction- When I speak about the Crannogman Warden, I incorrectly mention his Ability is "+1 to Hit against enemies that have not activated". It is, in fact, "Re-roll Misses against enemies that have not activated." All talking points remain the same though, just be aware of this error!