Built on Hope
233 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsA podcast dedicated to competitive Star Wars: Imperial Assault, IACP, and Board Game Psychology.
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Episode 060 - Tearing It Up In the Tier Twos!
July 21, 2018 02:46 - 47 minutes - 65.4 MBLISTBUILDING! In this episode, Sam and I talk about how to think about making tier two and three figures work. Specifically, we focus on some core concepts of cost, value, and role that will help you in your efforts to get Biv and Saska to the top of the meta (just kidding. We're not miracle workers. BUT MHD ON THE OTHER HAND). We have a lot of fun, as you can imagine. YES I KNOW ABOUT THE FFG SPOILER RELEASED TODAY. I AM GETTING BRETT ON FOR AN EMERGENCY EPISODE AS SOON AS I CAN LASSO HI...
Zion's Finest Episode 060 - Tearing It Up In the Tier Twos!
July 21, 2018 02:46 - 47 minutes - 65.4 MBLISTBUILDING! In this episode, Sam and I talk about how to think about making tier two and three figures work. Specifically, we focus on some core concepts of cost, value, and role that will help you in your efforts to get Biv and Saska to the top of the meta (just kidding. We're not miracle workers. BUT MHD ON THE OTHER HAND). We have a lot of fun, as you can imagine. YES I KNOW ABOUT THE FFG SPOILER RELEASED TODAY. I AM GETTING BRETT ON FOR AN EMERGENCY EPISODE AS SOON AS I CAN LASSO HI...
Zion's Finest Episode 059 - JK Shoots First
July 08, 2018 04:45 - 1 hour - 98.3 MBSTORE CHAMPIONSHIP! This is part two of Zion's Finest's reporting on the first seriously competitive event in our local meta. JK is the champion of Oasis Games in Salt Lake City! LET THE COMPETITIVE SEASON BEGIN! In this episode, JK discusses his list (JABBA?!) and how he was able to take home the prize. JK gives some awesome thoughts on getting the most mileage out of the non-IG Scum lists. If you have OP results, please let me know either through the Slack Channel or email. I LOVE YOU AL...
Episode 059 - JK Shoots First
July 08, 2018 04:45 - 1 hour - 98.3 MBSTORE CHAMPIONSHIP! This is part two of Zion's Finest's reporting on the first seriously competitive event in our local meta. JK is the champion of Oasis Games in Salt Lake City! LET THE COMPETITIVE SEASON BEGIN! In this episode, JK discusses his list (JABBA?!) and how he was able to take home the prize. JK gives some awesome thoughts on getting the most mileage out of the non-IG Scum lists. If you have OP results, please let me know either through the Slack Channel or email. I LOVE YOU AL...
Zion's Finest Episode 058 - JKL Let Me Down, Unlike JK, Who Took It Home
July 07, 2018 14:30 - 54 minutes - 74.4 MBSTORE CHAMPIONSHIP REPORT! This is part one of our inaugural store championship tournament for the 2018 - 2019 season! This episode is a bit of a test format--I have a short introduction with my fellow jank builder Sam Sweeten followed up by short discussions with my first two opponents and then my concluding thoughts. In short, JKL let me down, and I have reasons. JK, however, took home the prize and gives his summary in the next episode (No. 59). Make sure to listen to that incredible re...
Episode 058 - JKL Let Me Down, Unlike JK, Who Took It Home
July 07, 2018 14:30 - 54 minutes - 74.4 MBSTORE CHAMPIONSHIP REPORT! This is part one of our inaugural store championship tournament for the 2018 - 2019 season! This episode is a bit of a test format--I have a short introduction with my fellow jank builder Sam Sweeten followed up by short discussions with my first two opponents and then my concluding thoughts. In short, JKL let me down, and I have reasons. JK, however, took home the prize and gives his summary in the next episode (No. 59). Make sure to listen to that incredible re...
Zion's Finest Episode 057 - Born(o) to Run (Han Rangers)
July 02, 2018 04:38 - 1 hour - 115 MBEUROS AND USCRU! In this episode, Isaac "Cajo" Borno joins me on the podcast to report on his showing at Euros. He was running Han Rangers with three rSmugglers, RHC (no R2)m and BotF. He reports on his matches; he made the cut and qcquitted himself admirably. After his Euros report, I ask him some questions about his thoughts on Han Rangers on Uscru. Isaac gives an amazing breakdown of the matchup vs. IG and Vader. Thank you so much for listening! Join us on the Slack Channel! Send an e...
Episode 057 - Born(o) to Run (Han Rangers)
July 02, 2018 04:38 - 1 hour - 115 MBEUROS AND USCRU! In this episode, Isaac "Cajo" Borno joins me on the podcast to report on his showing at Euros. He was running Han Rangers with three rSmugglers, RHC (no R2)m and BotF. He reports on his matches; he made the cut and qcquitted himself admirably. After his Euros report, I ask him some questions about his thoughts on Han Rangers on Uscru. Isaac gives an amazing breakdown of the matchup vs. IG and Vader. Thank you so much for listening! Join us on the Slack Channel! Send an e...
Zion's Finest Episode 056 - There Are Blue Birds Over The White Cliffs of Dover!
June 25, 2018 05:17 - 1 hour - 141 MBTHERE ARE BLUE BIRDS OVER THE WHITE CLIFFS OF DOVER BECAUSE LOCAL HERO LUKE SYKES IS THE EUROPEAN CHAMPION! And I got him to agree to come on the podcast! Hot dang! I almost titled this episode "IG is Overrated," because you know how many IGs made top 16 at Euros? Well, not very many, and Luke piloted a no-IG yes-Jabba (?!?!) list to the top! Luke regales me with his thoughts on his various matchups and how he plays to maximize the efficiency out of straight-up cheap hunters. He has some a...
Episode 056 - There Are Blue Birds Over The White Cliffs of Dover!
June 25, 2018 05:17 - 1 hour - 141 MBTHERE ARE BLUE BIRDS OVER THE WHITE CLIFFS OF DOVER BECAUSE LOCAL HERO LUKE SYKES IS THE EUROPEAN CHAMPION! And I got him to agree to come on the podcast! Hot dang! I almost titled this episode "IG is Overrated," because you know how many IGs made top 16 at Euros? Well, not very many, and Luke piloted a no-IG yes-Jabba (?!?!) list to the top! Luke regales me with his thoughts on his various matchups and how he plays to maximize the efficiency out of straight-up cheap hunters. He has some a...
Zion's Finest Episode 055 - A Trinity Of (Imperial) War(fare)
June 19, 2018 04:30 - 1 hour - 93.3 MBTHAT'S RIGHT CLAUSEWITZ, I STOLE YOUR LINE AND I DON'T EVEN CARE. IT'S A STRATEGY EPISODE. In this episode, I am joined by Ben Varnum to discuss core concepts of risk in IA and how it applies to three major principles of IA: activation economy, pace, and value. It is an awesome episode. Ben is a genius and it shows. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL STORES TO SEE ABOUT THEIR STORE CHAMPS: https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/op/store-championships/imperial-assault/ Join us on the Slack Channel! Send a...
Episode 055 - A Trinity Of (Imperial) War(fare)
June 19, 2018 04:30 - 1 hour - 93.3 MBTHAT'S RIGHT CLAUSEWITZ, I STOLE YOUR LINE AND I DON'T EVEN CARE. IT'S A STRATEGY EPISODE. In this episode, I am joined by Ben Varnum to discuss core concepts of risk in IA and how it applies to three major principles of IA: activation economy, pace, and value. It is an awesome episode. Ben is a genius and it shows. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL STORES TO SEE ABOUT THEIR STORE CHAMPS: https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/op/store-championships/imperial-assault/ Join us on the Slack Channel! Send a...
Episode 054 - Swamp Jamboree!
June 12, 2018 03:36 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBNAL HUTTA MAP BREAKDOWN! Here's a link to the (very edited) map: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGAOIw8qP5TtKAp49mWOjA_kMXAGjP_4/view?usp=sharing In this episode, Scott, JK, and I gather round the lantern--surrounded by the luminous soft glow of fireflies--to talk about everyone's favorite swamp. No, not the great bayou of Louisianna, but instead Nal Hutta--the home of the Hutts! We break down the two missions from the perspective of the three different factions. We talk about line-of-...
Zion's Finest Episode 054 - Swamp Jamboree!
June 12, 2018 03:36 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBNAL HUTTA MAP BREAKDOWN! Here's a link to the (very edited) map: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGAOIw8qP5TtKAp49mWOjA_kMXAGjP_4/view?usp=sharing In this episode, Scott, JK, and I gather round the lantern--surrounded by the luminous soft glow of fireflies--to talk about everyone's favorite swamp. No, not the great bayou of Louisianna, but instead Nal Hutta--the home of the Hutts! We break down the two missions from the perspective of the three different factions. We talk about line-of-...
Zion's Finest Episode 052 - The Brains, They Are A Breakin' (Again)
June 10, 2018 22:14 - 54 minutes - 75 MB(FIXED THANKS TO ANTHONY REYNDERS, TO WHOM I OWE A LIFE DEBT. Podbean had some hiccups with the last two episodes. This is the fixed version of Episode 52, with Lucas Davidson.) STRATEGY! Take your brain medicine again, friends, because Lucas Davidson is about to break open your minds and spill in the sweet dew of his knowledge. In this episode, Lucas discusses three core concepts of Imperial Assault: Material, Positioning, and Pace. I have wanted Lucas to come on for a long time to talk ...
Episode 052 - The Brains, They Are A Breakin' (Again)
June 10, 2018 22:14 - 54 minutes - 75 MB(FIXED THANKS TO ANTHONY REYNDERS, TO WHOM I OWE A LIFE DEBT. Podbean had some hiccups with the last two episodes. This is the fixed version of Episode 52, with Lucas Davidson.) STRATEGY! Take your brain medicine again, friends, because Lucas Davidson is about to break open your minds and spill in the sweet dew of his knowledge. In this episode, Lucas discusses three core concepts of Imperial Assault: Material, Positioning, and Pace. I have wanted Lucas to come on for a long time to talk ...
Zion's Finest Episode 053 (FIXED!) Still No Dew On the Fleece
June 08, 2018 15:45 - 1 hour - 89.6 MB(Sorry about the hiccup earlier, everyone, apparently Podbean has a mind of its own.) STRATEGY AND ANALYSIS! In this episode, Matt Richards and I discuss the Rebel Care Package (Gideon and C-3PO), the effect that the RCP has on the meta, and if we think FFG is ever going to do something about Gideon bringing the sweet sweet focus to Scum. Alas, it looks like we remain unready for redemption--at least for the foreseeable future. We also discuss the strategy of focus, how you should think a...
Episode 053 (FIXED!) Still No Dew On the Fleece
June 08, 2018 15:45 - 1 hour - 89.6 MB(Sorry about the hiccup earlier, everyone, apparently Podbean has a mind of its own.) STRATEGY AND ANALYSIS! In this episode, Matt Richards and I discuss the Rebel Care Package (Gideon and C-3PO), the effect that the RCP has on the meta, and if we think FFG is ever going to do something about Gideon bringing the sweet sweet focus to Scum. Alas, it looks like we remain unready for redemption--at least for the foreseeable future. We also discuss the strategy of focus, how you should think a...
Episode 051 - The Once and Future King
May 25, 2018 05:52 - 1 hour - 117 MBWORLDS REPORT! Isaac Borno, from the United Kingdom, was kind enough to offer a battle report from his recent Worlds showing. Isaac has placed well at large tournaments in Europe (winning a regional and placing top 8 at Nationals and another regional) and is part of the Han Ranger wave that seemed to take the UK (and US) by storm. I fully anticipate him to dominate Euros in a few weeks and to take Worlds by storm next year. Isaac was running Han Rangers with THREE rSmugglers. I know. It's ...
Zion's Finest Episode 051 - The Once and Future King
May 25, 2018 05:52 - 1 hour - 117 MBWORLDS REPORT! Isaac Borno, from the United Kingdom, was kind enough to offer a battle report from his recent Worlds showing. Isaac has placed well at large tournaments in Europe (winning a regional and placing top 8 at Nationals and another regional) and is part of the Han Ranger wave that seemed to take the UK (and US) by storm. I fully anticipate him to dominate Euros in a few weeks and to take Worlds by storm next year. Isaac was running Han Rangers with THREE rSmugglers. I know. It's ...
Zion's Finest Episode 050 - FIFTY!
May 21, 2018 06:43 - 1 hour - 108 MBWe few, we happy few, we band of brothers! I absolutely cannot believe it. We made it to fifty episodes. FIFTY. EPISODES. That is just insane. In this episode, JK and I talk about what we love about IA, what our strengths and weaknesses are and where we'd like to improve, and where we think IA is going to be in two years. We run the gambit, but I think that everyone will enjoy our running. Thank you all so much for your support. It means the world to me and there is no way the podcast w...
Episode 050 - FIFTY!
May 21, 2018 06:43 - 1 hour - 108 MBWe few, we happy few, we band of brothers! I absolutely cannot believe it. We made it to fifty episodes. FIFTY. EPISODES. That is just insane. In this episode, JK and I talk about what we love about IA, what our strengths and weaknesses are and where we'd like to improve, and where we think IA is going to be in two years. We run the gambit, but I think that everyone will enjoy our running. Thank you all so much for your support. It means the world to me and there is no way the podcast w...
Zion's Finest Episode 049 - Our Leader Is Here. And He Is Mad.
May 21, 2018 06:12 - 1 hour - 103 MBWORLDS REPORT! In this episode, Joey Galeziewski drops us a line from PHX, the hottest state capitol in the ENTIRE United States. Unsurprisingly, the heat has made him a little mad ... MAD WITH LOVE FOR IMPERIAL ASSAULT! Because Joey is a dedicated Empire player, he took the Worlds most feared leaders to Worlds, and acquitted himself admirably. Joey took Vader, Palp, x2 eRiots, and an Officer to Worlds. He went 5-2, barely missing the cut. He goes into some serious depth on how to maximize...
Episode 049 - Our Leader Is Here. And He Is Mad.
May 21, 2018 06:12 - 1 hour - 103 MBWORLDS REPORT! In this episode, Joey Galeziewski drops us a line from PHX, the hottest state capitol in the ENTIRE United States. Unsurprisingly, the heat has made him a little mad ... MAD WITH LOVE FOR IMPERIAL ASSAULT! Because Joey is a dedicated Empire player, he took the Worlds most feared leaders to Worlds, and acquitted himself admirably. Joey took Vader, Palp, x2 eRiots, and an Officer to Worlds. He went 5-2, barely missing the cut. He goes into some serious depth on how to maximize...
Zion's Finest Episode 048 - Learning Wisdom From His Foes
May 16, 2018 05:39 - 1 hour - 106 MBWORLDS REPORT! Ben Varnum, who previously appeared on Zion's Finest in order to provide an AMAZING comparison of IA to Chess, is back to provide a Worlds report! Ben, who was running Han Rangers with some spy flavor, made top 32 in his first Worlds showing and THIRD organized play tournament. Ben talks about his Worlds experience and how he approached solving the particular problems that were posed by running into an endless series of non-Vader lists. He then talks about what he wants to w...
Episode 048 - Learning Wisdom From His Foes
May 16, 2018 05:39 - 1 hour - 106 MBWORLDS REPORT! Ben Varnum, who previously appeared on Zion's Finest in order to provide an AMAZING comparison of IA to Chess, is back to provide a Worlds report! Ben, who was running Han Rangers with some spy flavor, made top 32 in his first Worlds showing and THIRD organized play tournament. Ben talks about his Worlds experience and how he approached solving the particular problems that were posed by running into an endless series of non-Vader lists. He then talks about what he wants to w...
Episode 047 - An American In Paris
May 13, 2018 02:31 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MB"If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast." WORLDS REPORT! The whimsical piece you hear as the episode begins comes from Gershwin, who wrote An American In Paris as an expression of thanks to his Parisian hosts in the 1920s. Paris in the time between the world wars was awash with expatriates, including Earnest Hemingway, Ezra Pound, and William Yeats. Gershwin was also ther...
Zion's Finest Episode 047 - An American In Paris
May 13, 2018 02:31 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MB"If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast." WORLDS REPORT! The whimsical piece you hear as the episode begins comes from Gershwin, who wrote An American In Paris as an expression of thanks to his Parisian hosts in the 1920s. Paris in the time between the world wars was awash with expatriates, including Earnest Hemingway, Ezra Pound, and William Yeats. Gershwin was also ther...
Zion's Finest Episode 046 - He Made His Own Luck!!!
May 12, 2018 16:57 - 1 hour - 138 MBWORLDS REPORT! In this episode, Jonathan Gervais describes what has to be a world record: the newest player to make top 32 (no. 17!!!!) in the history of the WORLDS! Jonathan started playing IA last December and, spoiler alert, he's freaking amazing. He was running Brett Kelly's Han Rangers, and he describes his matchups vs. some of the biggest and brightest names in the IA community. Join us on the Slack Channel so you can find Vassal games and get good like Jonathan! Send an email to zi...
Episode 046 - He Made His Own Luck!!!
May 12, 2018 16:57 - 1 hour - 138 MBWORLDS REPORT! In this episode, Jonathan Gervais describes what has to be a world record: the newest player to make top 32 (no. 17!!!!) in the history of the WORLDS! Jonathan started playing IA last December and, spoiler alert, he's freaking amazing. He was running Brett Kelly's Han Rangers, and he describes his matchups vs. some of the biggest and brightest names in the IA community. Join us on the Slack Channel so you can find Vassal games and get good like Jonathan! Send an email to zi...
Zion's Finest Episode 045 - Derrida Would (Not) Be Proud (Because Pride Is A Social Construct Meant To Reinforce Pre-Existing Power Relations)
May 12, 2018 02:03 - 56 minutes - 77.2 MBWORLDS REPORT! Guys, not anybody can pilot Ahsoka to the Top 16 at Worlds. Fortunately, Ryan Stripling (Ryan Jamal) is nobody, so he was able to do it with ease! Ryan Jamal had the second most creative list in the Top 16 (you know who was first), but he was subjected to the reign of Brett (who lies) and was cut short of his epic world championship! He was a great sport about it, however, and you will be impressed with his recounting of his incredible performance. Ryan's list was anchored...
Episode 045 - Derrida Would (Not) Be Proud (Because Pride Is A Social Construct Meant To Reinforce Pre-Existing Power Relations)
May 12, 2018 02:03 - 56 minutes - 77.2 MBWORLDS REPORT! Guys, not anybody can pilot Ahsoka to the Top 16 at Worlds. Fortunately, Ryan Stripling (Ryan Jamal) is nobody, so he was able to do it with ease! Ryan Jamal had the second most creative list in the Top 16 (you know who was first), but he was subjected to the reign of Brett (who lies) and was cut short of his epic world championship! He was a great sport about it, however, and you will be impressed with his recounting of his incredible performance. Ryan's list was anchored...
Zion's Finest Episode 044 - Brett Done (Almost) Did It
May 09, 2018 05:14 - 1 hour - 119 MBWORLDS REPORT! Gosh dang if Brett ain't one of the players I love most in this world. His poise, his confidence, it's almost enough to get me to believe that he could take Han Rangers to Worlds and win it all. Of course, then he decides to break my heart and run some dumb amazing IG Pirates list. Oh well, there's always next year. But regardless! Brett acquitted himself admirably at World's, going 6-1 in Swiss (only loss was to DT) and making it all the way to the semi-finals. We have a l...
Episode 044 - Brett Done (Almost) Did It
May 09, 2018 05:14 - 1 hour - 119 MBWORLDS REPORT! Gosh dang if Brett ain't one of the players I love most in this world. His poise, his confidence, it's almost enough to get me to believe that he could take Han Rangers to Worlds and win it all. Of course, then he decides to break my heart and run some dumb amazing IG Pirates list. Oh well, there's always next year. But regardless! Brett acquitted himself admirably at World's, going 6-1 in Swiss (only loss was to DT) and making it all the way to the semi-finals. We have a l...
Episode 043 - Let's Just Call It The Daniel Taylor Championship
May 08, 2018 05:22 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBFirst off, go listen to part two of our Worlds commentary with Fully Armed and Operational: https://fao.podbean.com/e/episode-09-and-so-it-continues/ It is predictably stupendous, because the Fully Armed and Operational guys are LITERALLY the best. Then, listen to this WORLDS REPORT! Let's start this Worlds reporting off with a bang. That's right. I got the one and only Mr. Daniel Taylor to recount his cruise to the top of the heap for a THIRD YEAR IN A ROW. I know. It's insane. Yet here...
Zion's Finest Episode 043 - Let's Just Call It The Daniel Taylor Championship
May 08, 2018 05:22 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBFirst off, go listen to part two of our Worlds commentary with Fully Armed and Operational: https://fao.podbean.com/e/episode-09-and-so-it-continues/ It is predictably stupendous, because the Fully Armed and Operational guys are LITERALLY the best. Then, listen to this WORLDS REPORT! Let's start this Worlds reporting off with a bang. That's right. I got the one and only Mr. Daniel Taylor to recount his cruise to the top of the heap for a THIRD YEAR IN A ROW. I know. It's insane. Yet here...
Zion's Finest Episode 042 - JK and Kenny's Swiss Report
May 06, 2018 21:10 - 1 hour - 91 MBWORLDS! Notice that this is not part 2 of the epic joint-podcasting production brought to you by Fully Armed and Operational and Zion's Finest. That episode, summarizing the top 16 and Worlds, will be released soon. This episode is JK and Kenny providing a report on how they did in the swiss rounds. The episode was recorded on Thursday morning, so we start off a bit groggy but pull it out in the end. Stay tuned for many many many more episodes over the next few weeks. Everyone who plays X...
Episode 042 - JK and Kenny's Swiss Report
May 06, 2018 21:10 - 1 hour - 91 MBWORLDS! Notice that this is not part 2 of the epic joint-podcasting production brought to you by Fully Armed and Operational and Zion's Finest. That episode, summarizing the top 16 and Worlds, will be released soon. This episode is JK and Kenny providing a report on how they did in the swiss rounds. The episode was recorded on Thursday morning, so we start off a bit groggy but pull it out in the end. Stay tuned for many many many more episodes over the next few weeks. Everyone who plays X...
Zion's Finest Episode 041 - And So It Begins....
May 06, 2018 20:20 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MBWORLDS! GUYS WORLDS IS THE BEST AND I LOVE IT AND IA IS THE GREATEST GAME EVER. Prepare yourselves for some inundation, because we are going to be releasing a ton of episodes over the next few weeks. This episode is part one of two of a Worlds summary jointly produced by Fully Armed and Operational and Zion's Finest. We were on-site for this episode, which we recorded at FFG's game center (sorry for the background noise) as a summary of how we felt that swiss went down. Everyone acquitted...
Episode 041 - And So It Begins....
May 06, 2018 20:20 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MBWORLDS! GUYS WORLDS IS THE BEST AND I LOVE IT AND IA IS THE GREATEST GAME EVER. Prepare yourselves for some inundation, because we are going to be releasing a ton of episodes over the next few weeks. This episode is part one of two of a Worlds summary jointly produced by Fully Armed and Operational and Zion's Finest. We were on-site for this episode, which we recorded at FFG's game center (sorry for the background noise) as a summary of how we felt that swiss went down. Everyone acquitted...
Episode 040!!!! Somebody Call William Faulkner, Cuz We Got Some Real Streams of Consciousness Here
May 02, 2018 06:03 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MBWORLDS IS HERE! This episode is insane. We recorded late Tuesday night (the night before Worlds) and we were all a bit tired at the midnight hour. But we wanted to put our names to predictions for what we thought would be the meta as we brace for the best day of our lives. I was also joined by the best twins in the World (and it's not Luke and Leia!!!) to wish everyone good luck. Good luck tomorrow, everyone.
Zion's Finest Episode 040!!!! Somebody Call William Faulkner, Cuz We Got Some Real Streams of Consciousness Here
May 02, 2018 06:03 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MBWORLDS IS HERE! This episode is insane. We recorded late Tuesday night (the night before Worlds) and we were all a bit tired at the midnight hour. But we wanted to put our names to predictions for what we thought would be the meta as we brace for the best day of our lives. I was also joined by the best twins in the World (and it's not Luke and Leia!!!) to wish everyone good luck. Good luck tomorrow, everyone.
Episode 039 - And On The Fourth Day (Before Worlds) ...
April 28, 2018 20:39 - 1 hour - 101 MBWORLDS IS NIGH! WHAT. SHALL. WE. DO?! In this episode, JK and I discuss Worlds. We played a few skirmishes this morning to warm up, and our discussion revolves around Han vs. Scum and Vader vs. Scum. We talk a lot about the IG vs. Vader match-up, so make sure and give it a listen. Good luck at Worlds to everyone! God speed! Join us on the Slack Channel! Send an email to [email protected]! Support us on Patreon! Go to patreon.com/zionsfinest GIVE FIVE STAR REVIEWS TO BOARDWARS.EU, ...
Zion's Finest Episode 039 - And On The Fourth Day (Before Worlds) ...
April 28, 2018 20:39 - 1 hour - 101 MBWORLDS IS NIGH! WHAT. SHALL. WE. DO?! In this episode, JK and I discuss Worlds. We played a few skirmishes this morning to warm up, and our discussion revolves around Han vs. Scum and Vader vs. Scum. We talk a lot about the IG vs. Vader match-up, so make sure and give it a listen. Good luck at Worlds to everyone! God speed! Join us on the Slack Channel! Send an email to [email protected]! Support us on Patreon! Go to patreon.com/zionsfinest GIVE FIVE STAR REVIEWS TO BOARDWARS.EU, ...
Episode 038 - Fear and Trembling and Worlds
April 24, 2018 03:53 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBWORLDS PREP! (I am going to try and get ONE MORE episode out before next Tuesday (when I fly out to Minnesota)) I know you're going to be disappointed, but Kierkegaard makes zero appearances in this episode. I know, I know. Either I get the best, or I am left with the rest. It's enough to make me sick unto death. We are all, however, earnestly engaged as knights of faith in attempting to transcend the existential void that separates the wheat from the chaff in hopes of coming out conquerors...
Episode 037 - And I looked, and Behold a Pale Horse: and His Name That Sat On Him was Uscru Entertainment District
April 21, 2018 05:47 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MBMAP BREAKDOWN. Question: Have we reached peak pandemonium? Can we bear anymore insanity? Well how about this: did you know that the word "pandemonium" was straight-up invented by Milton in Paradise Lost? That word never existed before that epic poet fabricated it out of whole cloth! THE HORROR! I told FFG to give us news from Lothal early. They didn't. I told FFG to not release a new map before Worlds. They did. I just cannot win with these guys. But never fear! We have a breakdown for y...
Episode 036 - Who Is Zion's Finest?! WHO. COULD. IT. BE.
April 15, 2018 04:19 - 1 hour - 95 MBBATTLE REPORT! Zion's Finest had their inaugural tournament today, and it was a ton of fun. Our community in Utah commissioned a local artist to produce a Gideon Argus image that I turned into an alt-art card. Spoiler alert, it's freaking amazing. We also used the Q1 tournament kit as prize support. Local players showed up to battle it out and see who is Zion's Finest. I WONDER WHICH BELOVED, BENEVOLENT, GENEROUS RUNNER OF REBELS COULD HAVE RISEN TO THE TOP AGAINST A SEA OF UNSHAKEABLE VADE...
Episode 035 - NEWS FROM LOTHAL!
April 15, 2018 04:07 - 1 hour - 114 MBNEWS! HOLY FREAKING SMOKES WE GOT NEWS! I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS. I AM IN SHOCK. And the news is awesome. Tyrants of Lothal is the next expansion for IA, and it promises to be beautiful and awesome. NOW WHAT WILL THIS MEAN FOR THE COMPETITIVE SKIRMISHING?! In this episode, Brett Kelly, JK, and I take some time to break down the revealed components for Tyrants of Lothal. Most of the skirmish cards have not yet been revealed, but we have no fear and wade into discussing what we're in store for....
Episode 034 - Pondering the Unshakeable and Immutable Things of the Universe
April 13, 2018 14:04 - 53 minutes - 74 MBWORLDS PREP! In this episode, JK and Kenny gather round the board to discuss their Worlds prep and thoughts on various match-ups. Kenny is running his Han Drokkatta list; JK was running peak efficiency (IG, x2 eQuays, RCPlus). They discuss their matchups with each other, as well as Kenny's match vs. Scott's Unshakeable Vader and JK's match vs. Jacob's Han Rangers. Is Unshakeable Vader the way of the future? How can JK improve his IG play? Why can't Kenny play normal lists? Join us on the Sl...
Episode 033 - Paul. Heaver. Returns.
April 10, 2018 06:18 - 55 minutes - 76.5 MBWORLDS PREP. I don't know how I did it, but I convinced Paul Heaver to come back on the podcast and give us his rundown for Worlds (assuming that FFG doesn't decide to drop a massive FAQ on us in the month leading up to Worlds which seem ... likely). As if mastering X-Wing was not sufficient, Paul has also managed to make the FINAL TABLE in the IA tournament twice in the past three years, so ignore him at your peril! The East Coast remains dominated by the Dark Lord of the Sith, and Paul di...