Stay ConnectedWelcome to the Fly Better Podcast, the best source to become an Ace Pilot! Every week Dee, Ryan, and Dallas bring you the latest news, tips, and deep dives into the world of X-Wing Miniatures.
Awarded the Best US X-Wing podcast at the 2018 Goldies. Now with 2 out of 3 hosts having won a Regional. Skreeeeeee!
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 28405This 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.
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
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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?
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!
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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!
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.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aerodome/aerodome-season-1
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TOP 16 OF EXOGOL HYPE TRAIN AND DACE THE ACE BONEARM!
Isophane Initiative Golden State Games Worlds Qualifier
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The cast sits down with the lead designer of Aerodome, a new competitive dogfighing card game.
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This week we talk about Maarek Stele, marketing in X-Wing, and the Quebec WOQ!
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
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
This week Raithos joins again to talk Game Design as Well as NOVA Open!
Isoplane Initiative: https://www.hexiledgaming.com/isoplaneinitiative Golden State Games Worlds Qualifier
This week Raithos joins again to talk Game Design as Well as NOVA Open!
Isoplane Initiative: https://www.hexiledgaming.com/isoplaneinitiative Golden State Games Worlds Qualifier
This week Raithos joins again to talk Game Design as Well as NOVA Open!
XTC Finals TTO Link: https://www.tabletop.to/xwing-team-championship-2022-final-stage/ladder
Isoplane Initiative: https://www.hexiledgaming.com/isoplaneinitiative Golden State Games Worlds Qualifier
This week we bring on the Captain of Team Canada from XTC, Cam Murray, to talk about how they were able to bring home the victory against the entire world!
XTC Finals TTO Link: https://www.tabletop.to/xwing-team-championship-2022-final-stage/ladder
Isoplane Initiative: https://www.hexiledgaming.com/isoplaneinitiative Golden State Games Worlds Qualifier
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Isoplane Initiative: https://www.hexiledgaming.com/isoplaneinitiative Golden State Games Worlds Qualifier
This week Gencon Runner Up Andrew Nuckols joins the podcast to talk about his choices, squad selection, and game winning strategy!
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This week Ryan and Dee breakdown the Top 4 of the Lone Star Open then discuss Ryan's Gen Con list.
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This week Dee and Ryan answer listener questions!
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This week guest Chris Allen brings Krayt Cup back from the dead, and Andrew Oehler says why 4 U-Wings is dangerous.
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This week Dee and Ryan touch upon a variety of topics, including the main difference between tall and wide squads.
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This week we look at every XTC team and pick our favorite squad to break down!
This week we are joined by Sullust Top 8 player Jorge Castaneda who talks about his inventive Han double Firespray squad.
https://tabletop.to/sullust-galaxies-2022-qualifier/lists
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This week we talk about the new Galactic Conquest mode we're launching, as well as the amazing spoilers in the Battle of Yavin pack coming in 2022.
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This week we finish out our hot takes on the points update, then discuss the Richmond Open and UK Games Expo top performing lists.
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This week we talk about how to build local communities. What sorts of things can we do to attract new players and keep leagues interesting?
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This week we are joined by AMG X-Wing developers Will Pagani and Michael Plummer to discuss the recent changes to rules, points, and the ban list.
This week we talk about how to build local communities. What sorts of things can we do to attract new players and keep leagues interesting?
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As Farmer shows his complete lack of 80s musical knowledge, Dee and Raithos discuss Z95 Spoilers and the CIS Gauntlet.
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This week Dee cracks open the bourbon to talk about why Rook Kast and Maul in the Gauntlet are so nutty. Oh and I guess Bo-Katan too.
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This week we bring on guest Bryant Francis to talk about the Rebel and Imperial Gauntlet fighters, as well as Poldin "Akbar Slayer" LeHuse.
This week Ryan, Dee, and Raithos discuss Jaycris Tubbs, the Clone Z-95, [TANGENT], and how to build out a Razorcrest!
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This week Dee talks about his experience listbuilding with Benthic and Edrio. The new Rogue Class starfighter is also discussed with Raithos.
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This week we are joined by Marcel Manzano, Adepticon Runner-Up, to get his insights on preparation, strategy, and overal X-Wing accuman. Then the Perth Grand Championship is discussed!
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This week Dee and Ryan talk about all things Adepticon!
This week both Chris Allen and Stephen Kim join the podcast to discuss important rules clarifications for Adepticon, then a discussion on figuring out who the beatdown and control player is in scenario play.
Adepticon 2022 Information Packet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O4T0MH7chnHqTs9sA6i0uRNp3zxCAJTAIBl81jPXH3o/edit Adepticon 2022 Rules Questions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yfrVAA99x29mg7oSV8qzAnzW-NDwx0Ma0ku-TStosgI/edit#heading=h.6x333m1k6e45
This week, after a Random Pilot Discussion of Turr Phenir, the team has a conversation about squad building opportunity costs with guest host Raithos
Ryan and Dee begin a new segment where they discuss a random Pilot every week! Then there's more 2.5 discussion followed by a Cherokee Open breakdown!
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Hello all you Flyboys and Girls out there! This episode begins Season 5 of the Fly Better Podcast where we begin talking about the February 2022 rule chages to X-Wing, what is being known as 2.5
Any episodes before this point might be enjoyable to listen to, but will be less relevant as it is all under the old ruleset. If you're new to X-Wing and Fly Better this is the episode to begin with!
This week Will Shick and Michael Plummer rejoin the cast to talk about the major 2.5 rules changes.
This week Dee and Ryan take a walk down X-Wing memory lane. As the two wait for the new 2.5 rules drop this episode is a loose combination of reminiscence, Book of Boba Fett Reviewing, and the inevitable rant about the horrible people in the world.
Fly Better Open Champion Daniel Lim comes onto the cast to talk about his Vulture Sear Swarm and how he constructed such an annoying monstrosity of a squad. Then Ryan and Dee look at the Sith Taker Open Top 8 lists and analyze their viability moving into objective play.
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This week Fly Better Open 2022 Runner-Up Duncan Howard joins the cast to talk about his Dooku dunking and how to prepare for a large tournament. Then the Top 16 squads of LVO are broken down.
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This week AMGs Will Shick and Michael Plummer join us to talk about the new rule changes as well as answer some burning questions from the community.
This week Ryan and Dee tackle a variety of issues: including LESS Sportsball, keeping your cool in a rough tournament, remembering to fly better, and what we think the best squads for each faction will be at LVO.
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This week Dee and Ryan explore many topics, including the "OODA" Loop, which NFL Receiver Cooper Kupp has employed to have a record setting season in the NFL. How can these mindsets make you a better X-Wing player?
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This week Ryan and Dee look at all the spoiled cards for the upcoming Razorcrest and Gauntlet expansions! Get ready for some lightly informed hot takes. There's also some After Dark Spoiler discussion on Chapter 1 of the Book of Boba Fett.
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For the last cast of the year Dee and Ryan discuss all the new rules coming to X-Wing. Dee also has a weird Chris Rock story.
This week special guest Jeremy Chamblee, top swiss performer at PAX Unplugged, joins the cast to talk about why Dash is so good!
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This week Dee and Ryan discuss the different types of intelligence and how they relate to playing X-Wing. There is also a discussion on whether or not it's okay to let your opponent have a "take back."
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This week Dee and Ryan (and special guest Raithos) discuss which strategy is better when playing X-Wing. Using your gut, or thinking logically.
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This week Dee and Ryan have a bit of a looser episode as they discuss what keeps them coming back to the game, what they are currently flying, the Shadow Caster Title, and some Jank Tank list building!
This week (after some C3P0 Discussion) Dee and Farmer discuss the full implications of ROAD. This goes from Turn -1 to Turn 0 to the early/mid/ and late game!
This week guests Wynand Coert and Galactic Champion Alex Mogensen join the cast to talk about the potential upcoming FFG changes, the lists they flew to glory in the Galactic Championships, and the Alderaan Top 16!
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Special Guest Carson Wray joins the podcast to talk about how to build squads in a random player order world. The top lists from SoCal Open and Scarif Galactic Qualifier is also broken down.
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This week is a classic episode where Ryan and Dee discuss a variety of topics. How to adapt squadbuilding in a new Random Player Order world, sensitive controls on Soontir Fel, and a deep dive into the Scum Fang Fighters!
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This week Dee and Ryan talk about Phantasy Krayt Cup Online: Episodes 1 & 2. Are sideboards something that can work in X-Wing?
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This week Dee and Wynand breakdown the Hoth Galaxies Tournament! We see massive success from TIE Swarm, Y-Wings, the FO Bombers and more! What is this Wave 1?
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Huge episode this week where Farmer and Dee discuss all the point changes for each faction. Be sure to look at the timestamps to find your favorite faction!
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This week we bring on Carolina Krayt Supreme Leader Chris Allen to talk about tournament formats including: their history, what the community has tried, and how we can make more enjoyable structures for the future.
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For our 300th episode we break down all of the changes Atomic Mass games is going to be making to X-Wing.
This week the flyboys talk about the big surprises to come out of the Gold Squadron Galaxies Tatooine tournament as well as the Europa Cup.
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Team USA Captain Marcel Manzano joins us this week to talk about the final XTC results! Then Dee brings us on a magical journey to talk about why you should be putting TIE Strikers on the table.
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This week the Flyboys talk about ways to properly prioritize your target as Dee breaks down his experience running Hera, Rogue Squadron Escort, Garvin, and Kyle Katarn!
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This week Raithos joins the Flyboys to talk about the X-Wing Team Championship top cut! Dee, Farmer, and Stephen each pick their favorite list from each Faction and at the end make some bold claims (or not so bold claims) on who they think will win the entire competition!
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This week the Flyboys bring on Christopher Patrick of the Omega Squadron Podcast to talk about his undefeated swiss run at Jedha Gold Squadron Galactic Qualifier with Vader Defender.
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This week the Flyboys bring on Mitch Hurst and Andrew Durham to talk about the new X-Wing releases coming in September.
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In a supersized episode this week the Flyboys bring on a slew of guests to talk about the Lone Star Open. Tournament Organizer Brent Wong comes on to talk about the event and all of the perceived "drama" that occurred. Farmer and Dee then do a quick PSA on fortressing/stalling and what to expect from LVO. Finally the Top 16 squads from LSO are discussed.
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Oliver Pocknell joins us once again to talk about the XTC Group Stages. Which Countries are making it through to the finals?! Who were the surprise duds of the tournament? Find out!
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No matter what faction you fly, this is the episode where you'll learn what's good and probably not so good in hyperspace. The flyboys go through a variety of good, bad, and underutilized pilots to get you well informed for the Lone Star Open!
How do you decide whether or not a squad is good? Or a pilot? Or an upgrade? What are the pitfalls of netlisting? This week Dee and Ryan discuss what makes something "good" and how you can employ simple skills to make your list building better.
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Hello Fly Better friends! This week we bring on Lah'mu top 8 Alexander Buff to talk about his punishing Resistance Hyperspace squad, followed by a breakdown of the Top 16.
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The X-Wing Team Championships are in full swing, as the Flyboys bring on reigning World Champion Oliver Pocknell to update the listeners on how every country is doing thus far!
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This week Brent Wong joins the Flyboys to talk about the Lone Star Open, one of the first major in person events occurring for X-Wing! Then the new moderator of the Official AMG Rules Forum, Dee, talks about a couple of Rules Reference adjustments you should be aware of. Then finally all of the pilots of the iconic Rebel YT-1300 are broken down.
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This week we are joined by Bespin Open Winner Virgil Hayward to talk about how he won Bespin with Scum Han! Also all the info we currently have about the Fly Better Open at LVO is at the very start of the cast.
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This week the team looks at Farmer's least favorite ship in the game...the Vulture Droid. Backed by the extraordinary Networked Calculations ship trait, these cheap ships have many options to pack a punch and ruin your tournament run.
This week the Flyboys look at the X-Wing Team Championship pods and give bold predictions on what country will win each (no predictive model necessary). Then they fall into a pot of listener questions, answering everything from Firespray chassis analysis to what X-Wing player we'd like to fist fight.
This week Justin Dicke comes on to talk about the success of the Team Jawa "Women of Star Wars" event, as well as hyping the virtues of running alternative formats. Then Dee goes through the ARC 170s, one of the workhorse ships for the Republic, and shares what lists they work best in (sorry Jag...).
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This week we bring on Chris Allen to discuss when we should resume in person X-Wing, and to breakdown all the TIE Silencers.
Warning: We meander worse than usual this episode. Silencer content begins about an hour in, then resumes about an hour and twenty minutes in. Enjoy the lively conversation!
This week Andrew Oehler, winner of Mon Cala, joins us to discuss his focus passing shenanigans involving Benthic Two-Tubes, Garvin, Hera, and Kyle Katarn! Then the Top 16 of Mon Cala is broken down and debated.
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This week Kristofer Bengtsson joins the cast to talk to us about his successful use of Nash Windrider in the Firecast Cup! Then the Top 16 of that tournament is broken down. Spoiler alert...it's a lot of Jango Zam...and a bonus Two Tubes!
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With the drop of the Phoenix Cell Squadron Pack Rebel A-Wings got a much needed boost. Gold Squadron Aces Tournament runner up Matthew Cary joins us to talk about why Hera and Ahsoka should be the first things you consider when you begin list building for the Rebellion. [00:00:00] Intros/ ABZ [00:20:00] A-Wings and You
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In this super sized episode Ryan, Raithos, and Dee breakdown all the T-70 pilots and which ones are worth trying. That however comes after Ryan and Dee have a spirited debate on the worth of Data Valuation Models.
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This week the Worst Coast Children, Isaiah and Eli, join us to talk about the Psychology of X-Wing.
New to Worst Coast Children? Start Here: https://spoti.fi/2Q07Qxa Types of Mistakes: https://bit.ly/39KDpSF Zone of Proximal Development Image: https://bit.ly/3dCRuCX Get-there-Itis : Cautionary Tales: https://spoti.fi/2Q23R37 Going back into in-Person X-Wing: https://bit.ly/31NtnMa Dunning–Kruger effect - https://bit.ly/39IWNiU Worst Coast Children Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/worstcoastchildren
This week the cast is joined by Alex Smittle and Gold Squadron Aces winner Steve Cutillo. Smittle talks about how Kanan, Gleb, and Bossk can shred opponents, and Steve discusses why Commandant Goran with Black Squadron Aces is the best jousting list in the game.
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Get your points here! This week we bring on Nic, Dom, and Phil from the Firestorm Firecast to talk about their upcoming tournament on April 24th, as well as talking about points for the new upcoming Squadrons Packs!
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This week Dee reopens his Dragon Files to discuss the Scum Firespray. Each pilot is discussed and a variety of competative lists are broken down. If you want to succeed with Kath Scarlet, or even Krassis Trelix, then this is the episode for you!
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Hello Pilots! This week the Fly Better team brings on Andreas Karlsson, the winner of the Gold Squadron Omega Qualifiers, to talk about his success with Procket Barons. Then the Kyber Cup Season 5 top 16 is broken down.
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This week we bring on Sigma Qualifier runner up Nicolas Durand to help us break down the THREE squadron pack previews. Then we interview him on his success running Inquisitors with Foresight as well as Onyx Squadron Defenders with Juke.
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This week the Fly Boys bring on Sigma Qualifier Top 8 participant Curtis Beatovich to talk about his Vermeil/Palp + 4 Saber Sq Aces list. Then the crew argues about how good Vader in a Defender might be before breaking down the Top 16 of the Gold Squadron Sigma Qualifier.
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There is so much to cover this week on the Fly Better Podcast. We bring on the Gold Squadron Beta Qualifier winner Patrick Hanson to discuss his Luminara + 3 Delta-B Jedi list. Then we talk about the new FFG Spoiler article about the upcoming squadron packs, and finish with a quick DASH Nats roundup.
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This week Max Brooke, a man who spent 5 years designing X-Wing, joins the podcast to talk about his experiences points balancing, ship designing, and his overall philosophies on game design in general.
Check out his website: https://www.maxbrooke.com/
Hey everyone! This episode we talk about all the awesome news released on the recent AMG stream. Ryan also goes off the deep end for a minute on people complaining about "stream quality."
Then what we know about the three new squadrons packs are discussed!
This week the team brings on Niklas God, who has had one of the best competitive seasons of X-Wing in recent memory. He breaks down his wacky Torani/Jostero/Mux scum squad then helps the flyboys break down the Alpha Qualifier's Top 16!
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The flyboys this week do a surprisingly condensed discussion on the TIE x1. Which squads should you bookmark when flying the ship Darth Vader made famous?
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This week the North American Forever Champion Carson Wray joins Fly Better to talk about a better way to classify squads than just "Salad" "Jank" and "Jousters."
This week the Flyboys discuss a couple of ships that have fallen out of favor in their respective factions, the Sith Infiltrator and the Rebel Y-Wing. You might be surprised to hear just how competitive some of these ships can be...
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We take a break from our normal content to play a Star Wars Themed RPG. More information below:
Players:Saal Bem (Duros) Outlaw Tech - Richard White Light blasters Mechanics Slicing Underworld Contacts Deception Arribirrivivolovo, Arbee for short - Cody Campbell Duros, Male. Middle-aged Languages Negotiation/Haggling Knowledge of military equipment Underworld Connections Fortitude/Constitution Kray Onmarkor (Human) - Stephen Kim (Raithos) Starfighter Piloting Negotiation Imperial/High Class socialite knowledge Military Training Mechanical Repair Jek the Jawa - Steven Gonzales Sneak Tech Shoot-Ion Gun Pilot-Ground Vehicles Bargain/Haggling
R3-P0 - Dee Navigation/Astrogation Slicing Scanning Piloting Shooting
GAME RULES:All Players Create a Character 1) Make a character. This is set during the Mandalorian time period. No force powers allowed. 2) Pick 5 “skills” these can be as specific or generic as you want them to be. Generic skills are more generally useful, but specific skills can give you a greater advantage in those specific situations. Ex: Shooting vs Long Range Sniping Piloting vs Dogfighting Interceptors 3) You have 5 “plot points” to place in any combination of skills. You use these points to effect d6 rolls to succeed or fail at tasks Example of play: There’s a storm trooper running towards you! Dee elects to use his “shooting” skill. I say he needs to roll a 4 or better on a d6 to shoot the stormtrooper. Dee has 2 “Plot Points” he decides to spend both to add that number to his roll. He rolls a 3, but adds 2 for a total of 5! He shoots the stormtrooper. However. Let’s say he opted to us no “plot points” on his roll and rolled a 3 He failed the roll, but gains 3 “plot points” in shooting by learning from his mistake. Any skill may only have a maximum of 6 plot points at any time. GAME MASTERING: Before the game begins, the GM creates a list of various story beats that the players can/will encounter, as well as a cost for those items. Whenever a player spends a "Plot Point" the GM adds that point to one of the listed items or to a general pool to use later. When enough Plot Points have been spent by the players to fill a Story Beat, the GM can purchase it and immediately trigger it in the game. An example of below.
Stormtrooper Encounter (5) Hull Breach (10) Monster Sighting (2) Monster Manipulation (8) Abomination Attack (15)
It is up to the GM's discretion whether or not a player is "Killed" but the game is not designed to kill players. When an enemy attacks they roll a d6 with a number cap (Storm Troopers might have a 3 cap in shooting). Have a player make an opposing roll. They may spend plot points in a relevant skill if able to add to their defense roll. If they fail, the GM should give a temporary penalty to one of the Character's five skills.
This week Fly Better discusses Polish Nationals with Top 4 member Sean Farley! He made it to the semi-finals running Vonreg, LeHuse, and Kylo and explains how you can have success with the same archetype. Then the season finale of Madalorian is discussed in an after dark segment
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This week game design choices are broken down and discussed, as is Max Brooke's new articles available at https://www.maxbrooke.com/
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This week we bring on the runner up of the Lima Open, Arturo Aliaga, to talk about why ETA2 with Anakin is such a powerful new building block for Republic players. Then the Top 16 squads from the Lima open are discussed at length!
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This week the new points AND ships are discussed for every faction! Skip forward to the timestamp of choice to hear our thoughts on FFG's potentially final points reveal.
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NOTE: This Episode was recorded before new points dropped, please take this information with a grain of salt!
This week we bring on Bartosz Wójcicki, one of the best 5 A-Wing players IN THE WORLD. He breaks down his favorite variations of the squad, what makes it so good, and which A-Wings are the best in his mind.
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A huge announcement is discussed as X-Wing Miniatures is now in the hands of Atomic Mass Games.
This week we breakdown the Coruscant Top 32 with runner up Faan Langelaan!
This week we bring on guest host Raithos to talk about the TIE/rb and Heralds of Hope points reveals. Then Jango Fett's Slave 1 is talked about!
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This week we bring on the jouster of aces, Dale Cromwell, to talk about how playing with aggression can be a valuable playstyle to adopt. Then the Top 32 Hyperspace lists from Mustafar are broken down.
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This week guests Malazath (Michael Schnoedt) and Corey Milstein are brought on to talk about their Top 8 Squads at Ryloth! Malazath took a Sloan Swarm and Corey took 4 HMP gunships!
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This week the Flyboys preview the ETA-2 and go through what squads might be good for each faction.
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This week we bring on a Top 4 participant of the Crait Galactic Qualifier. He's pretty okay at the game, but seems to have trouble winning.
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This week the flyboys break down the most recent Rules Reference as well as discussing the Heralds of Hope and TIE/br previews that recently dropped.
This week Concord Dawn top 4 participant Drew Brody comes on to talk about a new bug killer, WOOKIES!
[00:00:00] Interview Questions [00:30:00] Wookies > Geonosians? [01:00:00] Concord Dawn Top 16 [02:00:00] Coppa Starfighters Italia Top 8
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Hold onto your flight sticks because this week we take a look at the preview articles for the September 2020 releases of X-Wing! Can you sideslip your way to victory with the CIS HMP Gunship? Is the LAAT the support ship the Republic has been looking for? Can the Xi shuttle breath new life into the First Order? Find out!
This week we bring on guest Sami-Petteri Ulvinen to talk about his excellent Dathomir Top 8 Imperial squad. Then the entire Top 32 is broken down with additional guest Scott Collins!
The Dragon Files continue their run this week as guest Mitch Hurst joins the show to talk about why TIE/SF isn't as good as you think it is.
[00:00:00] ABZ/Nonsense/Beef [00:20:00] Escape Craft [00:37:00] Resistance Transport [01:07:00] TIE/SF
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This week guest Bohan Li comes on to talk about the Corellia Top 32 from the Galaxies Qualifier Tournament! He also discusses his WINNING 6 Nantex squad.
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This week is the Dragon Files take on the U-Wing and TIE Reaper.
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This week special guest Andrew Durham breaks down some of the best pieces in the First Order Faction, gives tips on how to be a better X-Wing player, and chooses the most important Star Wars characters to man his restaurant.
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The Dragon Files continue as Dee talks about the Belbullab-22. It's the strongest workhorse of the CIS. Is Grevious the best flanker in the game? How flexible is Sear? Is Souless One even good? Find out this week!
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This week Dee and Ryan answer YOUR questions...after Dee complains about ghosts in his dice.
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The Dragon Files continue as Dee talks about the Delta-7 Aethersprite. It's one of the most versatile ships in the game, and with 9 pilots to discuss this is a monster of an episode!
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Dee and Ryan breakdown all TIE/FOs and which ones are worth taking!
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This week Agata Pikulska, winner of the Jank Tank Open, joins the podcast to talk about her love of the First Order. What's the best talent for Vonreg, does Backdraft need any upgrades, and who should run the Coruscant parks and rec department?
This week Ryan and Dee talk about what makes X-Wing such a good game, and how they would craft the PERFECT player from scratch. Spoiler alert...they would be tall.
After Dark is a segment where Ryan and Dee discuss topics unrelated to X-Wing in a more candid fashion. This episode the duo's favorite super hero Spider-Man is discussed in all his various appearances.
This weeks Dee and Ryan dive DEEP into discussing the Scum Falcon and the RZ2 A-Wing. Dee at first thinks the Scum Falcon conversation will be a short one, however there's more merit to this ship than meets the eye. Afterwards the duo take on Ryan's favorite ship, the RZ2 A-Wing.
This week Fly Better brings on Andrew Goldbach, otherwise known as Captain Sebastian to talk about his phenomenal run at several Space Jam tournaments using off the beaten path squads. The Top 16 of Space Jam Sydney is also discussed in depth. Akhter Khan is dead to me.
This week we bring on the Space Jam LA runner up, Bryant Francis to talk to us about the tournament and the excellent Death Rey he's been running.
[00:00:00] Intro Questions and Rey Deep Dive [01:02:00] Space Jam LA Top 16 Roundup
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This week Dee and Ryan answer YOUR questions provided on the Facebook Group. Some include: How to choose target priority, how to not go on tilt, and is a loaf of bread considered a bread sandwich.
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This week we bring on Enno, who made top for at the Space Jam II: Rome tournament over the weekend running Boba Denger! Dee and Ryan ask him to breakdown the squad, then move onto analyzing the Top 16. Dee also owes Ryan dinner.
Hey everyone! This week Dee and Ryan discuss what "Winning at All Costs" or WAAC is. What does winning mean to you? How far will you push to rules to get there? Then we breakdown the Top 16 Jank Tank Open lists and matchups...WITH DINNER ON THE LINE!
[00:00:00] Winning at all costs [01:05:00] Jank Tank Open Matchups
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Welcome to another round of The Dragon Files. This week Dee talks about TIE Fighters, and you may want bring a drink to pour one out for the boys. However, there are some really solid squad builds hidden in this rant.
Howdy X-Wingers! Today we bring on Dyllan Fernandez who went undefeated in swiss for Gold Squadron's Space Jam online tournament. We also breakdown the Top 16!
This week we bring on Jan Ullerup, who runs the X-Wing Analytics site Pink Brain Matter. We discuss his process, faction rankings, player skill, and why Ryan is mathematically the worst.
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This week Dee brings in all his intel on T-65 X-Wings. He goes through every Pilot and breaks down which ones are good and which ones are garbage.
The Jank Tank Open is in full swing, and this week we bring on Tommy Adams, an online X-Wing tournament organizer, to talk about how playing on Vassal is different than playing person.
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This week Raithos joins us to talk about his mind-bending theory that all the principles of poker apply to X-Wing. We're skeptical at first, but he really does his best to convince us otherwise! Also you still have one week left to enter into the Jank Tank Open at JankTankOpen.com!
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Hello and welcome everyone to the first ever Jank Tank Open, kicking off on April 3rd! As a collaboration between both the Fly Better and Gold Squadron Podcasts, this online Extended X-Wing event is a single elimination tournament run on the Vassal platform. However, all players participating in the Jank Tank Open will be using randomly generated squad lists from Yet Another Squad Builder instead of building their own from scratch. Players will choose one of 2 randomized squads assigned to them to play in the tournament. The only permitted changes to the squad are one upgrade that may be removed, and one upgrade that may be added.
Both Gold Squadron and Fly Better are committed to making this a smooth and enjoyable online event. We understand that these are difficult times, and in the spirit of hopefulness, Gold Squadron and Fly Better will each donate $1 per Jank Tank Open participant to the charity of the winner’s choice. To those who are savvy enough to master their jank, other great prizes can be won as well.
While the majority of the world is on lockdown due to Covid-19, Dee and Ryan bring on a slew of guests in a Town Hall style discussion. Dee states why Ryan's gym teacher is a good pilot, Coach wins big with Vader, and Sky Paladin get's one of the best Jank Tank squads in recent memory. Fly Better!
PSA: Please listen to the first 30 minutes of this episode for important information!
This week AC Yager joins us to discuss his run to a world's invite using Thane, Luke, and two Selfless Red Squadron Veterans. He talks about what makes the squad work and why he's warming up to the Hyperspace format.
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This week Brandon Cating joins us to talk about the power of Cova and Poe, deep diving into what controlling an opening engagement looks like.
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Kris Bengtsson joins us this week to tell us why he's the man behind the World Champion's success! He also talks about why the Empire is struggling, and how you can succeed with CLT Jedi.
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This week UK Judge extraordinaire Kris Mitchell joins us to discuss some edge case rules scenarios, as well as some more difficult situations that X-Wing TOs/Marshals must deal with. Farmer also discusses his recent STORE CHAMPIONSHIP VICTORY with #FarmersFireballs.
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We have a content packed episode this week with guest Tom Reed, who helps us navigate two of the biggest tournaments this year! Both the UK and Texas System Opens are discussed, but not before the terror of Boba Fett is broken down in depth.
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LVO Grand runner-up Paul Olson joins us this week to talk about vulture droids, rules quandaries, and strange cantina bands.
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This week the Flyboys talk about LVO, both the highs and the lows. In their sleep deprived ramblings they also mention some of the lists they liked.
Chris Allen joins us this week to talk about Krayt Cup, points changes, and why Dee is incorrect on a wide variety of topics.
Krayt Cup Links: Krayt Cup 5 Rules Krayt Cup Remember the Good Times Changes/Format Krayt Cup Remember the Good Times
ALERT! ALERT! NEW POINTS CHANGES HAVE ARRIVED! This week we are joined by the Singapore Grand Champion, XY Lim to help us dissect these major changes. Are 5 X-Wings too good? Is First Order overhyped? What happened to Soontir?! All this an more answered!
Follow along with this Points Update Document made by Paul Fuller!
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This week we bring on one of X-Wing's top commentator's Nam-My Le! He walks us through what makes good commentary and how we as a community have grown as casters. He then takes on Dee in a First Order vs Republic Jank Tank!
Rules to Fly Better LVO Side Event https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qaz8T8OcxFVk_2Qu__g1Wpbqw3-JOryk8zXpP-rfovk/edit?usp=sharing
This week the celebrated Pax: Unplugged finalist Duncan Howard joins us to talk about all manner of juicy card previews. Find out which TIE/ba we like the most, our answer may surprise you!
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Bartholomeaw - Dee Yun Hairy Pawter - Andrew Seely Ruffus - Stephen Kim Buster Catsrto - Steven Gonzales
This week the Winner of Crossroads Classic and the Missouri Grand Championship joins us...Doug Howe! He discusses his thoughts on Vulture Swarms, the Nantex, and of course how to fly a surprisingly good Jank Tank list.
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This week we've got Paul Heaver on the podcast, fresh off of his System Open victory! He talks about how he constructed his Chertek Vulture Swarm and why Discord Missiles are so dangerous. Once Jank Tank rolls around Dee is given maybe the worst Republic Squad ever.
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This week Asa Graf, of Back to Dials Fame, joins the Flyboys to talk about the major System Open Changes, CIS strategies, terrible Imperial Squads, and more!
This week the Flyboys bring on Oli Pocknell, your 2019 World Champion! He discusses his pursuits build a larger community and spread X-Wing's popularity. Make sure you stick around after the outro music to hear Mandalorian discussion!
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The week we have a very special pair of guest all the way from Spain. Marcelo Soto and "Nino" Veiga were both member of Team Spain, who went on to win XTC, the largest team event in the world. They talk about their strategies, try to fix some jank, and give the flyboys a debate over two enemy animals.
[00:00:00] Intro Questions [00:18:00] XTC Talk [00:40:00] Jank Tank [01:00:00] Spanish Nationals
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The Fly Better podcast is committed to bringing you an onslaught of new and exciting guests from around the world! This week we have on Alex Farley, who finished in the Top 4 in Worlds 2019. We find out what his favorite Star Wars movie is, how to fly a Mux swarm, what to do with a random Foreman Proach squad, and the finishing with a little Marvel Crisis Protocol talk!
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The very best content that we put out every year, here are interviews with every member of the Top 16 from Worlds 2019. This is the one episode you don't want to miss and the very encapsulation of "Fly Better."
Day 2 Lists: https://listfortress.com/tournaments/1193
Top 16 [00:02:00] Jesper Winstrom [00:07:24] David Kelly [00:12:00] Nicholas God-Nilsson [00:17:10] Pierre Buffiere [00:23:20] Justin Gerring [00:28:49] Paul La Rue [00:34:37] Michal Nowak [00:42:30] Duncan Howard
Top 8 [00:58:00] Calen Wong [01:08:20] Paul Olson [01:15:20] Jonathan Kok [01:20:20] Bartosz Wójcicki
Top 4 [01:30:30] Alex Farley [01:38:24] Mitch Raab
Finalist [01:55:30] Dan Taylor
World Champion [02:00:00] Oliver Pocknell
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With Dee returning, the Flyboys take this final week before worlds to breakdown recent Grand Championship and Hyperspace results. No timestamps this week as it's all recap. With special guest Daniel Lim!
With the 2019 World Championships only a couple weeks away, the Flyboys breakdown the First Order, Resistance, Republic, and Separatists! The top contenders of each faction are discussed as well as a few fringe options. Helpful tournaments tips are sprinkled throughout as well.
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This week the Flyboys begin worlds prep by breaking down the original three factions. What toys do they have available to them? How can you fight back against the Nantex menace? What are the top faction archetypes and how are they vulnerable? All that and more is dissected and discussed!
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With worlds fast approaching guests Raithos and Mitch Hurst join the podcast to talk about the new Rules Reference update, as well as their impressions of the Meta moving forward.
[00:00:00] Intros [00:06:00] Rules Reference [00:50:00] Worlds Meta Talk
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This week the Flyboys bring on Tom Harper, of Imperial Propaganda fame to talk about the Oceanic Team Championships! After enthralling tales from the land down under the group analyzes the points for the new Wave V ships!
[00:00:00] Intros [00:05:00] Oceanic Team Championships [00:49:00] Wave V Points Breakdown
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As X-Wing fans eagerly await their fresh new Nantex and Republic Y-Wings, the Flyboys take a little look back at the Wave IV meta. With plenty of data to crunch (courtesy of Pink Brain Matter), Ryan and Dee look at the current state of the game. This includes a major Hyperspace Faction breakdown to benefit all those still hoping to do well at their local Trials.
[00:00:00] Intros [00:08:00] Prize Support [00:28:00] Wave IV Summary/ Hyperspace Talk
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The first ever Australian System Open and the first US Grand Championship took place this past weekend and the Flyboys are here to break them down! The Aus System Open Runner up Akhter Khan and Nova Champion David Kelley join us to look at the Top 8 squads from each event and what it means for the Meta moving forward. Then the groups talks about how to get over tough losses.
[00:00:00] Intros [00:05:00] Australian System Open [01:20:00] Nova Grand Championship [02:15:00] Getting over "it"
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Dee has returned as one of the BEST members of team USA! He recounts his various matchups, best moments, worst moments, and a few other surprises. Then the Flyboys breakdown the Top 8 lists of the European Continental Championship, German Nationals, and Canadian Nationals.
[00:00:00] Intros [00:02:00] ETC [01:00:00] European Continental Championship [01:45:00] German Nationals [02:18:00] Canadian Nationals
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This week the pirate captain himself, Richard White (otherwise known as Kelvan Tiberius) joins us! Dee talks a bit more about his experience in Buenos Aires, a few surprising Hyperspace Trials results are discussed, and the Fireball + Vonreg's TIE are previewed!
[00:00:00] Intros [00:05:00] Buenos Aires Open [00:22:00] Hyperspace Trails [00:54:00] Wave VI [01:15:00] Ricky Time!
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With Dee still traveling back from Buenos Aries, Ryan brings on a few of the top players from Gencon: Mark Grawburg, Matthew Cary, Ryan Staniszewski, and the North Continental King himself Carson Wray. Topics up for discussion include:
-Subverted Gencon Expectations -TIE Advanced Prototypes -Regen Mechanics -Upcoming Obstacles Packs
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If you're looking for Gencon analysis you've come to the right place. Ryan, Dee, and Dallas take a look at the Top 14 lists from the North American Continental Championships and discuss some reasons why they worked, and if their success can be duplicated.
Congrats to our new Continental Champion, Carson Wray!
3 Time World Champion Paul Heaver joins the podcast today to send a call out for NOVA judges! Then, as Gencon draws near, the Flyboys take a look at what sets each faction apart. Ryan tries to give some practice tips, and Dee ponders the viablility of double Decimator.
[00:00:00] Intros[00:03:00] Paul’s Call for Aid[00:12:00] Gencon Prep[01:28:00] Tournament Talk[01:52:00] Floor Rulezzzz
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This week the Flyboys bring on judge extraordinaire Brent Wong to put a close on the pace of play and sharing dice discussion. However, Dee has some unfinished business with Ryan and the two argue the merits of Plasma Torpedoes vs Proton Torpedoes for far too long.
[00:00:00] Intros [00:15:00] Dee's Roundup [00:20:00] Plasma vs Proton [00:55:00] Sharing Dice & Calling a Judge
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This week special guest Dión Morales joins the Flyboys as they talk about the pace of play in X-Wing. Farmer believes that more and more X-Wing games are reaching time, and not enough rounds are being played. What is the cause behind this? Is Farmer being crazy? The group tries to find an answer.
[00:00:00] Intros [00:06:00] Pace of Play [01:30:00] The Krayts vs Dee
It's time for a review episode! This week flight instructors Yun, Farmer, and Parker quiz you on the fundamentals from the first six Flight Academy episodes. Are you ready for the advanced courses?
[00:00:00] Intro[00:04:00] The Templates [00:21:00] The Dice [00:42:00] List Building [01:09:00] Turn 0 [00:21:00] The Joust [00:31:00] Win Conditions Fly Better!
While Ryan is on vacation, Dee brings on a different group of Flyboys to fill the Moistureless void. With a slew of guests, including the talented Sam Cimino, the team discusses a variety of topics including: Worlds Invites, Dee's poor taste, and more reactions from the upcoming points changes. Fly Better!
This week the Flyboys discuss the big Season 2 points changes. Who are the Winners? Who are the Losers? What happened to Rebel Beef and Quad Phantoms? We discuss and argue!
[00:15:00] Rebel [01:00:00] Empire [01:27:00] Scum [01:48:00] Resistance [02:00:00] First Order =/ [02:09:00] Separatists [02:21:00] Republic [02:51:00] Generics
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Welcome to The Fly Better Podcast! This week Ryan and Dee discuss a major rebrand, worlds structure, Resistance Crew, Best Coast Pairings, and then some tournament results! Skreeee!
Andrew Bunn, Chris Allen, Duncan Howard, and Kevin Leintz are four of the best X-Wing Players/Personalities currently out there, and they've joined us today to answer some of YOUR questions! With Dee out on another adventure, we hold a panel to discuss some of the most pressing issues facing the X-Wing community. These include: fortressing, final salvo, Charmander vs Squirtle, and prepping for large tournaments. Come Skree with us! Fly Better!
We've got a guest training officer this week for Flight Academy, Instructor "The Johnson" Johnson. He's here to talk about Win Conditions, and how not understanding them can lead to losses.
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Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kP6oZgyr1poos0BeFzgo1bHQ-0wXgq9dD0AJoSI1Wfw/edit?usp=sharing
On this month's faction breakdown Dee, Ryan, and special guest Raithos dissect the Resistance! With aces such as Poe and workhorse ships like the RZ2 A-Wing, the Resistance has all the tools necessary to be dangerous on the board. Everything from 6 A-Wing to Danger Zone is discussed, along with a few outside the box list building suggestions.
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With the System Open season still in full swing Ryan and Dee breakdown the Top 4 Extended Squads currently in the meta. DreadLoks, Quad Phantoms, Handbreak Han, and Rebel Beef Wedgington are all discussed in detail.
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This week we are joined by Mitch Hurst, Denver System Open Runner Up. He talks about why generic Silencers might be good, why FFG hates the First Order, and the move that won him his Top 4 match. Then the group tries to read the encyclopedia of card text introduced in the new Hyena Bomber preview.
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Welcome cadets to another Mynock Flight Academy! This week our lesson focuses on jousting, one of the most exciting aspects of X-Wing. When should you enter a joust? How do you know if you'll come out victorious once the dust has cleared? What happens if you don't want to joust? All that and more answered on this week's episode!
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Ryan and Dee interview Xavier Woods (Otherwise known as Austin Creed) and Tyler Breeze, WWE Superstars about X-Wing, Tabletop, and the grudge match between them. Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/c__BO5prkdY
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There has been a lot of X-Wing news from this intense past weekend of X-Wing tournament play. We bring on guest Ryan Staniszewski to talk about the current state of the X-Wing Meta, as well as break down the Roger Roger faction. Maybe it's time you bought some more vulture droids.
Meta Stats:
Hyperspace: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pZmi_QJEJ939Pi6QaaRhjQOu_RSoGUhz3pLYJ1Ffxxo/edit#gid=427358628
Welcome to another Mynock Faction Breakdown! Ryan and Dee discuss what you can do to win with the Republic! Is there ever a reason to bring a Torrent? Are any Jedi other than Anakin viable? What does Oddball do (spoiler, it doesn't matter)? Dee also takes some time to address recent calls for Fat Han nerfs.
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The Mynocks bring you an action packed episode with special guest Tyler Tippett. Star Wars Celebration and the Wave V announcement lead off the discussion, followed by a lengthy debate about Fat Han 2.0. Is this the new menace everyone should fear? Or is it another community overreaction? Find out this week!
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This week a very sleepy Dee and Ryan take on listener questions from the Facebook group. Topics discussed include: which dials should change, what Wave 3 surprises have we seen, and is Riverside in "The Sticks."
Enjoy this hodge podge stew of questions.
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Welcome back to Mynock Flight Academy!
The goal of this lesson is to teach you about Turn Zero, otherwise known as the setup. We bring on three time World Champion Paul Heaver to discuss how to read your opponent's squad, what kinds of obstacles to pick, and ideal setup scenarios. This will help you set your operational parameters for this most crucial early point in the game.
This doubles as Mynock Podcast Episode 164.
Welcome back to another Mynock Faction Breakdown. This week we discuss Scum and Villainy, which unfortunately has come under hard times as of late. However, there is hope for the faction, as the most recent Hyperspace update has brought Guri back into the fold. Perhaps you can win a half ton of golden feathers and win a hyperspace trial with Scum. [00:00:00] Intros [00:07:00] Dee is going to Worlds! [00:30:00] Scum Faction Breakdown Fly Better!
Philip "Mynock Slayer" Booth has acquired a new bust for his mantle...our guest Connor Hawley! After Connor's impressive run in Arizona we discuss all five factions and what they are currently their strengths in the Hyperspace meta.
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Did you guys think Farmer was done reading lists? YOU THOUGHT WRONG! This week the Mynocks go over recent Hyperspace Trials results. Are Y-Wings the new boogy-man? Should you be flying A-Wings? What Range do Fang Fighters NOT want to be at? Then they take a brief look at The Senate, Dooku, and BUZZ DROIDS!
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This lesson looks to bring you up to speed on list building, the most important part of X-Wing that doesn't involve actually playing on a board. We bring on Marcel Manzano to help us discuss what exactly goes into a good list, and how to identify list building decisions that can weight you down.
This doubles as Mynock Podcast Episode 160.
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Welcome to another Mynock Faction Breakdown! This week special guest Travis "The Johnson" Johnson joins us to discuss what the Empire can do to stay relevant in both the Extended and Hyperspace Metas. Is Vader an "Ace"? Should you be considering Gunboats? Is the TIE Swarm an A-Tier squad? All that and more this week!
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For this week's episode we continue our Mynock Interview Series with the best X-Wing Judge in the country (and maybe the universe) Iain Hamp! Iain discusses the "waiter" side of the "X-Wing Restaurant" and why you should still tip even if the food isn't great. He then answers some questions from the listeners about some of his toughest calls, and the extraordinary effort that goes into planning events.
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Hola fellow skreeiers! Today Dee and Ryan break down the Guardians of the Republic squadron pack as well as give their brief opinions on Wave 4! Which Jedi will you be flying? Are V-19s better than TIE Fighters? How many shots after a Jamming Beam do you need to take to make it worth it? Some of those answers and more available now!
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Welcome back to Mynock Flight Academy!
Today our lesson centers around the dice, which have a powerful effect on many facets of the game. We bring on Andrew Lauritzen, Master of Numbers and creator of the X-Wing Dice Calculator, to discuss how to best make sense of those fickle green and red Octahedrons.
This doubles as Mynock Podcast Episode 156.
Show Notes https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gAreNwIlRHZr7tuB3wHIG40AZQVHEJKSPOqNRI3J5_Y/edit?usp=sharing
X-Wing Calculatorhttp://xwing.gateofstorms.net/2/multi/
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After much debate and speculation, the first points adjustment of Second Edition was released! The Mynocks bring in Nordic Champion Andreas Karlsson, a self-described Rebel player, to discuss what these changes do to the faction of Luke Skywalker Wedge. Which changes were the most important? Find out this week!
Fly Better! Check out Points Document here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HFPa6rtJfVoxIwEtUQ2fceWbFWifYPEIi3idThVQLeI/edit?fbclid=IwAR2Q_JUFIr8L7jBo4dKaMitCorZvlRrT4EFdHqD0Yc_869JjqFOc2qtvrb8#gid=0
The Mynocks open up their mailbag and answer several questions from various listeners. Guest Chris "Chico" Brown, joins us to talk about list construction, jousting, killboxes, and...pineapple pizza? No timecodes this week as the entire episode is questions and answers! Be sure you tune in to the very end for a very special musical performance...
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Welcome back to the Mynock Podcast where today we discuss the new Servants of Strife CIS preview! After discussing some items from last week's episode (Hyperspace and Heroic), we take a look at the Belbullab-22 (aka the Bulbasaur aka the Belly-Rub) which looks like it could serve as the "workhorse" for the faction. Then Dallas compares what a Vulture Swarm vs a TIE Swarm looks like.
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This week is an interview episode with guest Kevin Leintz! After a few simple questions Kevin takes over the cast to discuss an alternative way to build Poe Dameron. Get ready to huck those R4 Astromechs to the scrap heaps because his suggestions challenge you to fly differently. Later, Ryan and Kevin go at it on whether or not Heroic is worth it.
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Welcome to Mynock Flight Academy!
What is Flight Academy? Flight Academy is a monthly “back to basics” episode to help both fresh new recruits and grizzled veterans alike. For our newer players, Flight Academy acts as a foundational building block to learn the important fundamentals of X-Wing. For our more seasoned pros, think of this as a refresher course of various elements you may have forgotten, or skipped over in your own self-education of the game.
To make it easier to listen to past episodes, we’ll be giving these episodes their own number. It’s our intent that a year from now, new players will be able to listen to just these 12 episodes and feel that they have a good primer into how to elevate their game. The advice you’ll gain in these sessions should transcend metas and be useful regardless of what the current “powerhouse” is.
Today, we overview the templates and maneuvers, which are the most fundamental element of X-Wing.
This doubles as Mynock Podcast Episode 151.
Show Notes https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gAreNwIlRHZr7tuB3wHIG40AZQVHEJKSPOqNRI3J5_Y/edit?usp=sharing
Happy Holidays from everyone at the Mynock Squadron Podcast!
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Cast: Master of Ceremonies - Ryan "Moisture" Farmer Sarly (Wookie Scoundrel) - Producer Andrew Seely Lady Dhalia Crane (Twi'lek Noble) - Shea Parker Texx (Enhanced Human Trooper) - Dallas Parker Kekoc (Bothan Operative) - Dee "Dragon" Yun Breaker (Human Medic) - Cody Campbell Jek (Jawa Gearhead) - Producer Steven Gonzales Lorn (Human Bounty Hunter) - Janelle Pelzel
It's been four months since Second Edition launched and the Mynocks are taking a look at where the game has settled. With a cargo hold full of data (some stolen from the Krayts), the group goes faction by faction to discuss what has been working so far. Why are the rebels struggling? Are only two ships in the Empire that good? Should the cost of Fenn Rau go up? All these questions are answered and more in this week's episode.
[00:00:00] Intros/Announcements [00:11:00] 4 Month Look Back [00:25:00] Hyperspace vs Extended [00:53:00] Derpy Counting Stats that aren't nearly as good as the Krayt stuff
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It's been a very busy month in X-Wing. So busy in fact that we haven't had a chance to discuss the two new factions on the horizon, the Resistance and First Order. With guest host Stephen Kim visiting again, Dee and Ryan look at what tools the fresh factions have to compete in both the Hyperspace and Extended formats.
[00:00:00] Intros [00:12:00] Resistance Talk [01:40:00] First Order Talk
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Today we bring on Pax Unplugged System Open player Cam Murray to talk about his run to the Top 4. He discusses Double-Tap Dash, which is the new rebel list sweeping the meta. Is it as bad as Dengaroo? Does it take skill to fly? How do you beat it? Cam goes in depth with the squad. The group then looks at the Top 16 squads for any outliers. Spoiler alert: B-Wings are back baby!
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Greetings from the Maw! Today we bring in some long range communications from our favorite guest hosts, the Foss Twins! Travis is the new Australian National Champion, and his brother Jaren got 18th only playing 5 out of 6 games! The twins helps us break down the Aussie top cut and shed some light on lists both familiar, and strange. That's not the only tournament we're talking about though! The Polish System Open, French Nationals, and Mexican Nationals also get analysis with the little bit of data we currently have.
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This week Ryan brings on Stephen Kim and Dee is surprised to discover that Stephen is his arch foe, Raithos, the creator of Yet Another Squad Builder 2.0. Despite the unexpected betrayal of trust from Ryan, the group manages to talk about what the future might hold for the squadbuilder as well as potentially coming to a truce in the great YASB Wars. Following the dramatic resolution, the TIE/fos are broken down as everyone eagerly awaits the release of Wave II.
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Good morning droid hive minds! After taking a week off, Ryan and Dee dive fully into discussing the new Clone Wars ships spoiled by the recent Wave III Announcement article. Once all the "Roger Rogers" are dissected, Mynock Open Champion Garrett Jost joins the podcast to break down his list choices during his 10-1 run at the tournament.
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You'll get a real episode next week I promise! Until then, here are some Thank Yous from Mynock Open weekend.
With less than a week to go until the Mynock Open, the very tired duo of Dee Yun and Ryan Farmer bring on guest Chris Allen to help save the show with content. This week it's mostly Mynock Open talk, strange rules interactions, OP prize support structure, and favorite/least favorite cards. No timestamps, enjoy the ride.
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This episode we are very happy to bring on the hosts of Cloud City Radio! Mandalor"Ian" Wardle and Lee Williams join us in breaking down the United Kingdom Team Championship results. That discussion then leads to Spanish Nationals as well as the Crossroads Classic. Is the rebel faction really hurting as much as these tournament results show?
Show Notes:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DvL7KbUCP3A-_TdqW9qkeJP2ygR810fKnlNGlPo5Hig/edit?usp=sharing
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Galactic Holonet! Today we are bringing on guest Richard White, better known as Kelvan Tiberius from the Scum & Villainy Podcast, to talk about two new factions coming very soon. Both the Resistance and First Order have seen fresh preview articles released with all manner of juicy spoilers to dissect. In addition to contemplating the fate of the new factions, we also spend some time on the current meta breaking down just how good "Whisper" is.
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Hello rookies and aces alike! We have returned after a very sleep restrictive trip to Coruscant to discuss the System Open Finals. This episode Ryan talks about how he almost missed a plane, Dee says why Trajectory Simulator is a problem, and special guest Steven Gonzales explains why Thane Kyrell changes games. We also take a look at the top 16 and give a breakdown of each of their lists.
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Salutations fellow space parasites! This week our primary focus is on "Mathwing" and discussing how math should or should not be used when playing X-Wing. Dallas goes in depth on various TIE Swarm and jousting scenarios in what is perhaps our longest look at the squad archetype.
BONUS: A substantial Mynock After Dark discussion on film criticism.
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We have our first Second Edition tournament results! With Boba Fett wreaking havoc across game tables, the Mynocks analyze just how good he really is as well as his current optimal loadouts. Following that Dee leads a discussion on all three factions' various ways to field 5 Three-Attack dice ships and the pros and cons of each.
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Warning: Strong Language Used in This Episode We bring on a very important guest this week...Coach Aaron Krull! He's here to gives us the truth about Second Edition from the perspective of a game store owner. Are 7 factions really a necessity? Also we talk in depth about the pros and cons of FFG's new squad builder. [00:00:00] Intros [00:07:00] Gold Squadron Classic Plug DONT SKIP [00:17:00] Second Edition is HERE! [00:29:00] The App [01:17:00] Extended vs Second Edition [01:35:00] Rules Talk with Dee
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Happy Second Edition Week everyone! With 2.0 nearly here, we bring on the master of rulings, Chris "Chico" Brown, as a guest. He's known for creating the best Tournament Organizing software available, Cryodex, as well as being a phenomenal judge. Chico walks us through some of the tougher rules that all players, both new and old, will have to deal with in X-Wing's new iteration.
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Dallas and Shea are on this week to talk about beginner games of X-Wing Second Edition. Additionally the crew pours one out for First Edition and look back fondly (and not so fondly) at all the memories the game gave us. Closing out the show are underrated Scum gems for future list building.
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We have an extra large episode this week (with a side of beef). The main focus is Second Edition list building, with a concentration in "broken" or undercosted pilots and upgrades. With a fresh meta right around the corner it's important to identify and discover what the new staples of each faction might be. There's a lot to discuss, so set your hyperdrive and let's get going!
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We've got our good friend Zach Bart on this week to hype up the Third Annual Crossroads Classic, a tournament happening in Indianapolis later this year! More information available here: https://www.facebook.com/events/838078046402410/
Ryan and Dee then find themselves without a show format and do their best to drum up a few interesting topics to rant about.
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This week three of Europe's top players join us to talk about the European Team Championships. Phil GC, Oliver Pocknell, and Łukasz Golonka give us an in depth look at the ETC including: the results, unexpected lists, and plans for the future. They complete the show with fantastic advice for players moving forward into Second Edition.
ETC Links: Scores/Standings https://tourneykeeper.net/Team/TKTeamLeaderboard.aspx?Id=2475 ETC Final https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZMusRNnLrg&t=17579s
Dropbox with Rules https://www.dropbox.com/sh/n2ihijkfuwi0618/AADcfVmODMtFTdwKtONAu1Uea/lists?dl=0&subfolder_nav_tracking=1
Google Doc with Listshttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kQF0l18tilauB4l0Vg-ejJTHLakhEQA_tpANx1elSt0/edit#gid=1601145716
Dee and Ryan return from a weekend full of Gen-Con with all kinds of fresh news and experiences. They talk about their successes in the tournament, how good Supernatural Vader is, and the new factions coming soon to the game. ROGER ROGER!
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Oh, I'm afraid the point values will be quite operational when your friends arrive. FFG decided to give us the point values to everything in Second Edition, leaving our heads are spinning from the massive influx of information. In order to make sense of it all, Dee explains what a baseline is, and why it's important when analyzing these new point values. Ryan then lets the community chime in on what their first impressions of those same costs are.
Useful Links:Temporary Squad Builder courtesy of Reddit User u/IronicMolluskhttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1m5z-s1PUH5eMF-h9yI5km7lVJDP_scaFh40YcIB3P0g/htmlview
1.0 versus 2.0 Cost Comparisons https://spaceowlsxwing.blogspot.com/2018/07/a-comparison-of-10-and-20-first-release.html?m=1 Mynock Open Housing Help https://www.facebook.com/groups/MynockOpenHousing/ Mynock Open Registration https://www.mynocksquadron.com/product-page/mynock-open-registration
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It's a full house today on the Mynock Podcast with guests Jaren Foss and Asa Graf coming on! Jaren basks in the glory of his ANZTC victory, Dallas discusses how scary the TIE Advanced might be, Ryan doesn't like Ruthless, and Dee introduces a new segment called "Optimizing Your Prototype." In this segment we break down the meta's top squads, and attempt to decipher whether or not they are the very best they can be. This week we take a deep dive into 5X and Crack Dealers, created by the drug kingpin himself Asa.
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Jaren and Travis Foss join us this week to talk about Wave 14 and the Australian Team Championships. Dee takes an in depth look at all the new content from Wave 14 and grades it out. Do X-Wings live up to the hype? Can you put the Ace of Legend back on the table yet? Is there any reason not to include Major Vermeil in your squad? All those answers and more, including the best trash talking we've had on the cast in a while!
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The Mynocks avoided the article curse once again! This week Ryan, Dee, and Dallas take an in depth look at the Second Edition Fang Fighter, more specifically Fenn Rau. Is he the ace to beat once the game launches in September? Afterwards the crew take on their favorite ships from the Scum Conversion Kit unboxing.
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In addition to hyping the tournament, we talk quickly about our Producer Andrew Seely winning his first store championship! After that we break down the new Firespray article and decide if maybe we jumped the gun on saying Kath got nerfed. Finally we end the show with a long, yet somehow brief, overview of the Imperial Conversion Kit.
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Dee returns this week to help discuss the last few System Open results. There's a spirited debate on the various merits of VI Quickdraw followed by analysis of the newly revealed Scum YT-1300. Dallas laments on how the Escape Craft could spell doom for his TIE Swarm.
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Dee is on a break this week so we bring on a very special guest host...ANDREW NUCKOLS! You know him from the Birmingham Barons and his fantastic acrylic tokens. We talk to him about his favorite ship, Second Edition excitements, and the new Y-Wing reveals.
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Salutations X-Wingers! This week Dee, Ryan, and Dallas discuss some of the questions answered in the developer AMA. Was Dee satisfied with their justification of Luke Gunner? After that we have a quick rules reference talk which is followed by our breakdown of Lando's Millenium Falcon!
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We at Mynock Squadron are happy to announce, THE MYNOCK OPEN, an X-Wing Second Edition tournament in Los Angeles coming at the end of October/early November of this year. Registration will open later this month, so keep your eyes open!
Also, we discuss which First Edition Content can help you win a Store Championship and score you that sweet sweet Second Edition Loot.
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We bring on System Open Champion Steven Gonzales to talk about the Scum faction conversion kit unboxing. Just like last week we go ship by ship and discuss its roles, improvements, or nerfs. I think we all really want to fly a firespray.
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Last week FFG decided to unveil a huge amount of content in the upcoming 2nd Edition conversion kits; so this week we are taking a look at both the Rebel and Imperial factions. We go ship by ship and discuss the chassis, dial, and action changes. Are we still happy with everything 2nd Edition?
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This week the master of the TIE Swarm, Dallas Parker, tells us his first thoughts about Second Edition. We go through the Imperial TIE/lns we know about and theory-craft which combination Dallas might consider "best". Dee also goes through recent Worlds Rulings to prepare you for upcoming Store Championships.
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With the 2018 X-Wing World Championship coming to a close, the Mynocks managed to get interviews with each competitor who made Top 16. You'll learn their squad choices, what they're most excited about for Second Edition, and most importantly, they each dish out a tip to make you a better X-Wing player.
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With the final first edition worlds still going on, Dee and Ryan discuss even more X-Wing Second Edition. This episode the 2.0 Damage Deck is analyzed, more ship cards/upgrades are revealed, and Ryan has some beef!
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FFG dropped a huge news bomb on us today, X-Wing Second Edition is arriving in September! The Mynocks discuss the major changes and for once the greedy dragon Dee Yun is...excited...happy?! Find out everything to be excited about in this episode!
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Kevin Leintz joins us this week to preview all the things you should know about FFG's World Championships in two weeks. We overview all the top meta squads, their strengths, weaknesses, and what you should be flying if you're a "procrastinator". Whether you're playing, or just planning on watching, everything you need to know about what to expect at worlds can be found here!
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It's been a long time, but Dee returns with his legendary Art of X-Wing series. This one focuses on design. What makes good and bad design? How are these elements incorporated into X-Wing? How can you identify these functionalities to improve your own choices? We answer all that and more!
The Mynocks bring on two guests this week: Joe Desmond and Canadian National Champion Jeremy Howard. They discuss the last few huge tournaments of the season and dive in depth about the various flavors of several meta squads. Also, an old TIE/fo nickname is brought back to life...
[00:03:00] Norton/Massachusetts Regional [00:25:00] Sheffield/United Kingdom Regional [00:41:00] Toronto/Ontario/Canada National [01:13:00] Adepticon System Open [01:25:00] Birmingham System Open
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We record and EMERGENCY EPISODE!
[00:00:00] Intros [00:12:00] The New FAQ [00:33:23] Dee's Meltdown [00:34:10] Ryan's Rebuttal [00:34:11] Dee's Second Meltdown [01:18:33] Closing Notes
Iain Hamp joins us today and gives us the details of his QuadRon list he used to win the Las Vegas Regionals! We also get his perspective on various strange happenings at other major tournaments, including Canadian Nationals and Adepticon. What constitutes collusion? We'll find out!
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Guest Joel Killingsworth joins us this week from the Birmingham Barons! The group continues its regional round up and find an unexpected group rise to the top of the meta...The Flaming Idiots!
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This week Regional champion Jaren Foss joins us from Australia where he aids us in our coverage of the major Regionals and System Opens. Are these squads worth a second look during your Worlds preparation? Absolutely! If you aren't planning on attending worlds, this episode contains multitude of potential squads you can use to thrash your opponents at your next kit tournament!
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Some of the best players in the country clashed in the SoCal regional this past weekend. So for this episode we're happy to bring on the top two players from the event Ernesto Vasquez and Ronald San Agustin (who is the worst). Unlike our normal regional round ups, we're going to dive deep into each of the Top 16 squads and discuss their merits.
Until the lists go on Juggler, you can find them here.
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Did you get a ticket to worlds this year? If you did congratulations! If not, then you are in a large group of X-Wing players that are feeling rather salty. Guest Tyler Tippett joins us as we discuss the kerfuffle and why everyone is so unhappy at FFG. We then analyze some more regional and System Open results as the meta continues to stabilize.
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Another mega episode this week as guest (and regional champion) Travis Foss joins us. FFG released a preview for wave XIV and we couldn't be more excited! Can we fly T-65s yet? After the preview we go over a multitude of regional results. With there being a real possibility that this is the Meta we're stuck with until worlds, these results are as important as ever! Timestamps below.
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We welcome on Glendale System Open champ Steven Gonzales to help guide us through a substantial regional round up. Stick with us on a emperor sized three hour episode! Timestamps are below to help you sift through it all.
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This week we are joined by two of Poland's best players: Agata Pikulska and Łukasz Poczęsny. These two top pilots explain the Polish meta and what the rest of the world can learn from their list building choices.
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An exhausted Ryan and Dee discuss their various successes over the weekend and give a rough overview of the current meta. Expect a more competent episode next week.
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There has been an awakening, have you felt it? BOMBS, HARPOONS, TRAJECTORY SIMULATOR WITH GENIUS! X-Wing is at war, and there are three factions vying for your loyalty (and we're not talking about Scum, Rebel, and Imperial). Guest Kris Bengtsson gives us his insight on the current meta as well as the hullabaloo over the recent TO rulings around the country.
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This week we've got Travis Foss joining us as we discuss another slew of regional results. Among topics discussed are: Nymranda's dominance, Imperial Alpha's viability, and the simple two step plan to save X-Wing!
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We're back from vacation to bring you an entire slew of regional results. Australian Regional champion Morgan Reid joins us to talk about his success with Kylo Rho Boats. Also, Rebel Fenn is popping up everywhere, Dee is a better Talonbane player than Farmer, and BISTAN wins a regional!
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*LAST JEDI SPOILERS*
WE DID IT EVERYONE! EPISODE 100! For this very special episode Ryan, Dee, Dallas, and Shea talk about The Last Jedi. Is it X-Wing related...no, but this is Episode 100, we can do ANYTHING! Thank you so much for sticking with us this long. Love you all. Fly Better! Patreon.Com/MynockPodcast
This is a REGIONAL ROUNDUP episode where the Mynocks go over all of the regionals between 12/6 and 12/17. They talk about lists that are both mind boggling (thanks Poland) and...maybe wholesome? Thweek continues his strange "domination" and GUNBOATS ARE GOOD...maybe too good...
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We proudly present to the X-wing community a new alternative format for the game we all love:
X-wing Objectives
In 2012 Fantasy Flight Games created the Star Wars X-Wing Miniatures Game. Its strong and unique mechanics coupled with the power of childhood nostalgia has made it one the most popular miniatures game in the world. However, after 5 years and over 12 Waves worth of ships, the “Standard” competitive format has begun to show some weaknesses. The primary win condition for years was to destroy all of your opponent’s ships, but now with so many cards and combinations available there are more win conditions that make the game less enjoyable. These include having a single, expensive, and unkillable ship win when time is up or staying in your corner the entire game and winning on a Final Salvo tie breaker.
The X-Wing Objective Format was created by a large number of members from the X-Wing Community in a massive collaborative effort. Months of testing went into creating six objectives that have alternative win conditions. The hope was to eliminate some of the negative play experiences and get us back to the kinds of dogfights that leave us cheering and excited.
We also sought out to create a format that would not only appeal to casual players but also be viable as a tournament format.
Please download & print all the materials as needed and enjoy this new format. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.
Enjoy!You can view all the objectives in the IMGUR albums below: Full Page Objective Book Portable Tarot Cards
Or
You can Download the rules and other printable components here:
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Video Tutorials will be made available on the Gold Squadron Podcast Youtube Channel
It's that time of year again! New players will be flooding to a store near you. Don't you remember what it was like to be a new rookie pilot? If you're a new player checking out this podcast, WELCOME and we have some advice for you that we wish we'd known back when we were still wet behind the ears. Enjoy! Patreon.com/mynockpodcast
Today we bring on "Tarkin" Tim "Ranker of Men" Hilton to discuss the Top 50 invitational happening in January. Dee gets Top 4 at a regional! Also, the Mynocks try to decide if the Silencer is overhyped, overpriced, or the next big meta staple. Ryan also has some kind of ridiculous beef with French Canadians for whatever reason (not really).
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Welcome back to another episode X-Wing Pilots! This week we bring on guest THE Zack Mathews (carolinakraytspodcast) to discuss the various spoilers and previews that FFG (and other sources) have dropped our way. We also dive into a new section, where we bring up a few fun squads to help give you a break from the competitive grind!
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Good day to you pilots! This episode we discuss our first system open results with our guest Chris Allen, who made Top 4. The tl:dr of the event is that: yes jumps and attani are still playable. Worry not though, there's plenty of info to suggest that we're in a perfectly healthy meta...until waves 12-23 drop.
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FFG was kind enough to drop the Phantom-II preview on us, which happened to coincide with The Great Chumbalaya's visit from the Kessel Run Podcast! We discuss weather Maul is overpriced, if Chopper is a serial killer, and if we finally have the T-65 fix! Be our guest and enjoy the show!
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We've got some really great information for you guys this week! After a quick preview of the Kimogila Fighter (which we're still not entirely sure how to pronounce), Dee enters into his latest Art of X-Wing Topic. Fire Duty Cycle is a topic that all X-Wing players should understand and the Dragon does his part in explaining why.
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FFG did it! They really did it! They released an FAQ with a ton of changes. The Mynocks discuss the major adjustments, as well as a few that you may have missed. Dallas considers bringing back the TIE Swarm, Dee is frustrated with FFG's syntax, and Farmer sings...poorly.
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After a long long Tatooine sized drought of X-Wing news, FFG finally blessed us with the greatest gift of all...something to talk about! This week the Mynocks discuss the GUNBOAT (airhorns). However, more importantly, Dallas has an EVEN BETTER update for us!
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Mynocks and Gold Squadron collide in an episode all about Dión's research into pace of play. How many rounds of X-Wing do you think are in a standard game? What is "slow play"? Is Ryan a dishonorable buffoon? All those answers and more in this weeks episode! No timestamps this week, as the focus is mostly on Dión's hard work! Read it here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1De5-zgOHh4MsSaBxMNxp5S58rJccTOVuMbCPPJXwnjA/edit?usp=sharing Be sure to check out the Gold Squadron Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Goldsquadron
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There's been a lull in X-Wing news to report on; so Ryan, Dee, and Dallas decide to take an ENTIRE episode to answer what listeners want to hear. Timestamps? Only one this week. Enjoy the tomfoolery and we'll be back next week to discuss the trailer as well other X-Wing goodness.
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Do you think you're good at X-Wing? Do you think you have a "cool" mustache? Well today's guest probably has you beat in BOTH categories! We bring on 2016 World's Champ and 2017 World's Runner Up NAND TORFS. We discuss a few of the Nationals we missed and Nand gives us a very sagely list building tip.
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You may fire when ready internet! Today we've got the Mynocks talking about UK and Polish Nationals. Is the meta the same? Sort of? We bring back another ship retrospective: the TIE Bomber, and it's surprisingly more relevant than you think. Then after the end bumper Dee and Ryan debate the merits of Pancakes vs Waffles!
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Hello pilots, smugglers, and wookies everywhere! This week we have Joseph Woodworth on to talk about "Action Advantage" and why it could potentially be the most important metric in X-Wing.
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Just the original three on today for an extra long, jam packed episode. The Mynocks talk about what the meta looks like after Paul Heaver's Nova Open victory (spoiler...bombs) and then discuss what kind of impact wave XIII could have once it arrives. Also, Ryan doesn't know how to make a bracket, Dee can't hear, and Dallas can't count. We're all tired, it's great!
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The holy trinity of Australian X-Wing joins us today in one of our most informative episodes ever! Morgan Reid makes his LONG awaited appearance on the show and talks about what every player needs to do in order to become an elite player. A bit of "weigh in" trash talking also occurs in regards to the Australian Team Championships.
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Some of Morgan's matches: World's 2014 FinalsX-Wing Singles Finals: Morgan Reid vs Travis Foss
Australian Team Championships Lists
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This week we bring on Chris "Chico" Brown, the creator of Cryodex and one of the most talented Judges in the country. We discuss the difference between a TO, Marshal and Judge, types of calls made in big tournaments, what judging for FFG is like, and the ins and outs of Cryodex. This is a great episode for all you tournament organizers out there!
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We've been taken over by a few Krayts this episode. Dee, Dallas, Chris Allen, and THE Zack Mathews discuss Gen Con and Wave 12 while Ryan is on vacation. So COME ON AND SLAM!
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All wings report in! Today the Mynocks interview three members of Team England from the European Team Championships! Oliver Pocknell, Tom Reed, and Scott Reed join us to discuss the proper format of the tournament as well as some memorable moments. After that the group attempts to make some bold predictions about the Wave 11 Meta and what will win Gen Con!
Here are the ETC Matchups: http://tourneykeeper.net/Team/TKTeam.aspx?TeamId=1681&Id=1350
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Hello nerf herders! Today we bring on Travis "The Johnson" Johnson to help us analyze the X-Wing Damage Deck. Which is the worst crit in the game? Is the original Damage Deck ever useful? Has anyone ever lost a game due to Shaken Pilot? All that answered and more!
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Hey Mynocks. Dee does a passionate "State of X-Wing" address. This episode may not be for everyone, but I believe Dee echoes a large chunk of the X-Wing Community. However to keep things light we have Dallas and his new Academy Pilot Shea to talk about how new players can get into the game. There's also a fairly lengthy post bumper discussion on assorted topics. Enjoy.
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All wings report in...because we've brought you a great episode! This week the Mynocks preview the European Team Championships and place bets on who they think is going to win! After that they preview the new (and crazy) Starviper Pilots and discuss if Thweek will be as gamebreaking as the internet thinks he is. Finally we end on the B-Wing ship retrospective as well as upgrade card spotlights!
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Hello X-Wing Pilots! Dee steals the reins as lead host and guides the Mynocks in a discussion on the first Store Championship results of the new meta. Dallas discusses how viable TIE Swarms are in the new environment, the way too early impact of the Wave XI ships are analyzed, and Farmer finally achieves his elusive X-Wing goal.
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Good Afternoon X-Wing Pilots! Today we've brought in a few guests from a country far far away...the UK! European Champion George Dellapina joins us along with his son Simeon and co-pilot in crime Kevin Bellamy. There's a spirited discussion on list building where George's decision to bring Leebo, YES LEEBO, to Euros instead of Dash Rendar is debated at length.
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Happy 4th of July X-Wingers (if you care)! Today we've brought on Jonathan Gomes, the famed creator of Panic Attack, to talk about control in the game of X-Wing. We take a walk down memory lane to his 2014 and 2015 Worlds run and then follow up with all the various ways you can control your opponent on the board.
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The mastermind behind Calen's Pride joins us today, the intelligent Calen Wong! Have you ever been frustrated playing against Kanan Biggs? Then you have this guy to thank! We've got another long episode this week, but it's worth it because Calen has a ton of great advice/wisdom for both new and experienced pilots!
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X-Wing fans I've got two words for you: UNLIMITED! POWER! Have you ever wanted to have more control over the board than you ever thought possible? Well the new Scurrg Bomber will be your cup of tea! We bring on Starslinger72 to discuss how the Scurrg will affect the game and what we should expect from its existence.
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Hello internet! We've got a tremendous show for you today! We bring on one of the top pilots in California, and the US, Debra Solley to talk about her views of the game. We find out some alarming information in regards to what her favorite Star Wars movie is, as well as what it's like playing the game as a lady in a room full of smelly wookies! Speaking of wookies, the Auzituck gunship preview dropped and we ponder about how much better Biggs will be because of it :(
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So much to talk about today! The Mynocks find themselves with two very interesting guests from the Shuttle Tydirium Podcast, who talk about their awesome narrative event happening at GenCon. But who cares about them, more importantly the TALON BANE COBRA FIX IS COMING! GET HYPED!
Here are some of the links mentioned in the cast!
Link to Greyskull Base Rules and Missions: http://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0BxGM5RCgYyo9Y3UxTGMwNHRDNFU
The Audiodramas:
Episode 1: https://youtu.be/ogb5CYggIzU
Episode 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xROSsxCENEw&t=2s
Episode 3: https://youtu.be/HB79f7FfVDA
Episode 4: coming soon
Gencon event page: https://www.gencon.com/events/109079
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Lots to cover this episode! We have new host, not to spoil it but he's handsome and yells GALACTIC HOLONET. We tackle prize support in the news, TIE Aggressor preview, and take a look back at the Lambda shuttle! Take a ride on the nostalgia train for a legacy format episode! Two hours of fun!
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We've returned to real content! The Mynock crew takes a look at some of the main trends happening at Worlds and what it means for your upcoming store championship. Ryan attempt to understand Juggler's Meta Analyzer, Dee tells us why certain things are "broken", and Dallas does Dallas things.
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Hello Pilots! Before we dive deep into worlds discussion we at the Mynock Podcast are taking on the subject of X-Wing Floor Rules! To help us in this venture we have three time world champion Paul Heaver on! I CAN HOLD IT!
Next week we'll be back with more strategy to get you ready for Store Champs!
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The 2017 X-Wing World Championship has now concluded and we are happy to bring you interviews with every single member of the Top 16! These guys discuss their squads, how they list build, and more! Here are the interviews:
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We are 2017 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP inbound! Need something to listen to on your long flight? We've got you covered! Check out our lineup for this week!
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Turn off those targeting computers because there are only TWO WEEKS LEFT until the X-Wing world championships. This episodes we get World's 2016 runner up Kevin Leintz joins us to talk about his views of the Meta and what you should look out for in all three factions. Check out the timestamps below!
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The 2017 X-Wing World Championships will be soon upon us! With that horrifying thought in mind the Mynocks analyze the Regional Results of the last few months to see what nuggets can be found within them. No timestamps this week, we've got two hours of list discussions and Regional Round Ups! FLY BETTER!
You may fire up your earbuds when ready! This week we review all of the system open results (yes even ones pre-FAQ) and talk about what lists are relevant to the current meta. Still trying to figure out a world's squad? Let this episode help guide you through the murky waters of what lists could be "good" or "viable" for worlds!
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This week we have a super special guest! The best TO and X-Wing Judge in the country (as deemed by us) Iain Hamp! He's going to discuss a side of the game most players rarely think much about, and what it's like from the other side. This is some insight you won't want to miss!
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Go Fund Me link Iain mentioned: https://www.gofundme.com/send-travis-to-space-camp
This week we dive deep into the huge announcement of Wave XI. The Mynocks discuss the merits of sap in space travel, how terrifying the Empire will be with 4 Twin Laser Turrets, and whether you'll choose your Captain Nym flavor in Rebel or Scum. Also, the return of the SHIP RETROSPECTIVE, upgrade card highlights, and tips for everyone!
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The new meta is almost upon us as Fantasy Flight Games recently dropped a new FAQ on us. Squads that were once at the top of the food chain now find themselves scrambling against potential new Alpha (strike?) builds. The Mynocks discuss the big 4 of the changes and how the meta will shift and adapt because of it. Also there's a pretty...Scyk preview as well.
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[Note: We recorded this just before the FAQ Bombshell, we'll talk all about that next week] Last year Europe proved to have a much different meta than the rest of the world, with Triple Jumpmasters dominating almost all the lists. What's changed? The Mynocks bring in Jelt de Boer, Charlie Ter Horst, and Faan Langelaan from Amsterdam Squadron to discuss what's happening across the pond.
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With Ryan and Texx off seeking glory Dee has been left in the Exogorth all by himself. Luckily a few strays seem to have wandered in and attempt to guide him through some semblance of conversation. Paratani, the 9 Dice Meta, and the fuel behind competitive drive are all topics for discussion this week! Fly Better!
Ryan, Dee, and Dallas hit Kashyyyk System Open to heartbreaking results. But we got to see a solid overview of the unsettled Wave 10 meta. There is still clearly room for older standbys as well as undiscovered country. However, Paratanni (Manaroo, Asajj Ventress, and Fenn Rau) ruled the day!
Happy Valentines Day fellow Pilots! Today we're here for you, and what a better way to spend the most romantic day of the year than to listen to Dee for two hours talk about his rocks! Worlds Top 16 Joe Desmond and Mynock Czar Lester Santos also join us for an in depth look at the deeper levels of strategy for how to use obstacles to your advantage!
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In today's episode, we discuss the State of the Game and try to talk Dee down from his wariness of the current Hyper Turbo X-Wing Championship Edition meta-balance. At the time of recording, he wasn't even aware of Range 1 SEVEN dice attacks with Kylo Ren Swarm Leader. Is X-Wing Miniatures spiraling out of control, or is the dumb Dee-ragon succumbing to Chicken Little syndrome?
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ALL WINGS REPORT IN! We've got fellow Mynock Cody Campbell on the show today to talk all about the Epic format. What's the best epic ship? What do you do with all your Spider-Man upgrades? Should I use the companion cargo cube? What does Tibetan Gas do?! Find out all that and more!
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Check out the EPIC ARTICLE on Geek A.D.D: http://geekadd.net/2017/an-epic-x-wing-game-and-an-epic-story/
Hello fellow Pilots, Pirates, and Nerf Herders! This week we catch up on some news with a more traditional episode. Is the C-Roc an epic game changer? We don't know! Is Scum Boba Fett a game changer?! We maybe know that! Is Texx's beginner tip worth listening to? YES!
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Welcome back from the flight simulator! Today we bring in our favorite pirate janitor Blair Bunke, from the Scum and Villainy podcast, to help us clean our dirty asteroid. While he's here he talks about the state of the meta, how you can win with Z-95s, and his top 5 X-Wing heroes.
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This week we take a look at regional championships which have been played so far. What lists should you be looking out for in your current meta? How does Blair Bunke win? Is Talonbane Cobra a viable threat? Find out this week!
No timestamps this week, ALL REGIONALS!
Also, we may have a few list errors due to List Juggler being inaccurate. We'll fix any glaring mistakes next week.
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Rookie X-wing pilots, this is the episode for you!
This week we bring aboard Rookie Pilot Mike Corse to talk about how new players can make a clean hyperspace jump into the game. Did you get a Core Set for Christmas and have no idea what to do next? We discuss buying guides for the game at a modest $150 budget.
Veteran players, worry not! There's content for you here too. The gang also talks about how to deal with the influx of "fresh meat" coming to tables near you. Also, Ryan throws out a bounty for anyone who can accomplish the "God Shot": 5 Crits with Omega Ace using Swarm Leader.
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X-wing pilots, we close out the year with a mega-sized Art of X-Wing!
Dee rifles through the entire history of Western military technology looking for lessons to be learned on the application of deploying new ships and upgrades in X-Wing. How will we move on from jousting Defender knights and the Dengaroo Jabberwocky?
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This week we play catchup and discuss the viability of the Rogue One ships that are about to drop! Is this U-Wing the Rebel Lambda? Will Boshek Bo-Wreck your day? Are the Strikers squirrely enough to overcome their low agility? Find our all that and more on this episode!
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This week we are very pleased to have two awesome guests on the show: Tobias Winter and Worlds 2016 Top 16 finisher Steffen Kaehler. They bring their voices to us from the mythical land of Germany, where Unicorns graze in the wide open spaceports. They discuss their experience at Worlds as well as the current popularity of the game. Check out the time stamps below!
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It's a tugboat! Leave it to the Scum & Villainy faction to slap some guns on the Quadjumper and field it in combat. It has some nifty tricks, including being the first X-Wing ship to move backward. Time will tell if this jury rigged commercial craft will prove combat ready.
We then share our squads and results from San Diego Regional, with a heavy emphasis on TIE Defenders. All three of us flew it, because they're unequivocally great...but since everybody knows this, do they ironically become a liability in the upper tiers of a premiere tournament?
The answer as always:
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X-wing pilots, we analyze the top squads from Worlds with our very own Top 16er, Joe Desmond! Then the never-ending season continues into Regionals, as we congratulate San Diego winner, our very own Joe Desmond!
We were long overdue for an interview with our Mynock Chosen One, but his recent successes give us ample reason to finally feature Joe on the show. Joe and Dee draw upon first-hand head-to-head experiences to discuss the top squads at Worlds. Ryan was there too, we guess. Ryan provides his own very valuable insight!
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X-wing pilots, we're taking a badly needed break. We'll be back in full force next week, but we hope you enjoy this retrospective clip show! We take a walk down memory lane and give you a show filled with some of our favorite moments. There's nonsense and some really great content...but mostly just nonsense! Enjoy! Fly Better!
The Mynocks have returned from worlds and we have brought back some awesome content for you guys! We have interviews with mostly all of the Top 16 players (missed on a few due to time). Also we've got a fantastic opening segment courtesy of the Gold Squadron Podcast! Check out the link below to see their amazing THREE HOUR podcast roundtable livestream!
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Fantasy Flight previewed Kylo Ren's command shuttle, and it packs some wicked content. We then finish our Squint talk with Phennir, Jax, and Soontir... Does Defender domination bring Jax to prominence? Does stress suppress the mighty Soontir?? Phennir anything?!
We're headed to worlds, see you when we get back!
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Today the Mynock's have captured a prisoner! A dangerous pirate who goes by many aliases but is best know as Sozin, from the Scum and Villainy Podcast. While we have him on board we interrogate him to ensure we get all his juicy secrets. The topics include:
[07:15:00] Grade-A Beef! [22:49:00] Sozin's Accolades [32:00:00] Data collection's influence on X-Wing [52:06:00] Worlds Analysis post FAQ [79:30:00] Beginner and Advanced Tips
So don't take your eyes off our prisoner or he might disappear!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US! We are now over a year old and we would like to thank EVERYONE for sticking with us. To celebrate our birthday FFG was kind enough to give us a NEW FAQ with some major implications. Did you used to run Deadeye torpboats? Are you now sad? TOO BAD! Also, we've got a preview of Sabine's TIE, because there's already not enough of her in X-wing.
[00:00:00]- Intro and Keepn' it REAL with Dee [00:07:00]- FAQ Bombshell [00:46:00]- Sabine's TIE Preview [01:08:00]- HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US!
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We've got less than a month until worlds and the Mynocks are doing their best to figure out what the meta will be. This episode we go over several nationals and analyze the top lists. Who are the biggest winners? Defenders? U-Boats? Soontir? Find out this episode!
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Going back to our legacy format this week! This week: how much stress can Nien Numb lose? What's the best TIE Interceptor and why is it Fel's Wrath? Can homing missile be the upgrade card to watch at worlds? and what painting tips can you learn from Dallas Parker?
Unfreeze yourself from carbonite and enjoy some classic Mynock shenanigans.
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Our guests today are Leo Azevedo and André Ripoll! They are the hosts of the Portuguese language South Wookiees Radio podcast. Leo recently went undefeated in the Swiss portion of the Brazilian National Championship, and André won the event!
We get a peek at how the best players in Brazil approach the game, and dive into the application of neglected strategies.
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This week Sun Yun returns for another edition of Art of X-Wing! In this volume he focuses on Squad building, and how to best create an army that shall trump all others! And as we all know, many battles are decided before the fight even begins. What is "the meta", how do you identify it, and how do you use that information to your advantage?
You'll find out all that and more in this episode! No timestamps this week. Just ride the wave...
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With Wave 9 right around the corner FFG has thrown some more previews our way. This week we discuss the new Hero Falcon crew and Pilots. Is Finn overcosted? CHEWBACCA RAGE! Will Hero Han change the game? Then we discuss the exciting reveal of Rogue One's U-Boat and TIE Striker! Jyn Erson vs Rey? 0 K-turn? And what the heck is an aileron?
We're here to answer all those questions and more!
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US Nationals Winner Duncan Howard joins the Mynocks and talks about why the Howard Aces is so successful and currently the squad to beat in the meta. In addition they discuss how Wave 9 might shake things up, Rogue One expansions, and when the best time is to bring your Shuttle to the party!
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It's time for regional round up Part 2! Rytackle, The Greedy Dragon, and Texx talk about the mix of different lists they've seen have success from across the world. Through the process they find that just because a list may not look dominant on paper, doesn't mean it can't bring home the gold. They also discuss their final takeaways from regional season.
No timestamps this week, just all regional talk!
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Now that regionals are FINALLY over, the Mynock crew decide to continue their long overdue recap of the various winners from across the globe! Dallas breaks down all the various TIE Swarms we see, Dee provides some valuable (if not a bit conceited) input, and Rytackle gets overly excited when he sees a certain pilot in the top 4 of a regional... No timestamps this week, just an hour and a half of recap!
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Fantasy Flight Games held back a few choice snippets about Wave 9, such as maneuver dials and certain upgrade cards. However, they launched them into the wild with limited pre-release sales at GenCon, and we now know the precise contents of each ship in this wave. We break down the previously unknown details about the ARC-170, Mandalorian Concord Dawn Protectorate Fang Fighter, and Lancer-class Pursuit Craft.
To tantalize us even further, FFG also dropped the first Wave 10 preview, announcing Sabine's TIE Fighter (a Rebel hijacked TIE), the Upsilon-class Shuttle (Kylo Ren's whip), and the Quadjumper (the tugboat Rey wanted to grand theft instead of the Falcon). We discuss the revealed content, and attempt to decipher the mystery items from the preview photo and clues in the article. (Dee's eyes melted staring at a zoom enlarged copy of the photo.)
Finally, we fangasm at the new Rogue One trailer! We intend on tightening up moving forward, but this is a longer episode to deal with all of the news just dropped on us - enjoy!
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Dee managed to kick Ryan off the show, and replaced him with the preeminent BroBots player in the world: Philip Booth. We discuss his X-Wing background and Arizona's Phoenix Squadron, before diving into his Worlds Top 4 exploits.
With his expertise, we shine the ship spotlight on the IG-2000 Aggressor including builds, strategy and tactics, and its place in the current meta.
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We've got more content than we know what to do with this week. FFG is dropping previews on us faster than we can talk about them! This week we've got the Mandalorian Concord Dawn Protectorite Fang Fighter. Also there's A-Wing talk, Dallas wisdom, and Dee destroys Ryan with math shenanigans.
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2015 National Champion Jeff Berling is our guest!
As the ingenious originator of the infamous Dengaroo squad, he has several choice words regarding the terms "broken", "overpowered", and "easy mode". We concur that there are several juiced elements in the current X-Wing competitive meta (looking at you Emperor Palpatine), and have a spirited discussion about their respective merits.
Jeff holds some of his proprietary secrets close to the vest, but like all of our master X-Wing guests, he shares much sage insight and advice to assist beginner and veteran pilots alike.
Hosts: Ryan Farmer Dee Yun Dallas Parker
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World's registration got you down? Worry not, because the Mynocks have got your back. This week's serving of beef isn't as fun and frivolous as what you would normally expect, and we aim our turbolasers straight at FFG for their handling of Worlds registration. After Dee has had a chance to finish his usual bombastic escapades, we discuss actual relevant and important news, the first of which being brand New tournament regulations! Prepare yourselves for THE FINAL SALVO! [insert Europe music].
We finish off late with some quick system open finals results. Huge congratulations to all of those competitors involved at the Coruscant Invitational. Then we move onto our Arc-170 and the TIE/sf preview updates. Hopefully all of these topics we're serving up make for another scrumptious episode. Sit back, relax, turn off the Max Rebo, and enjoy another episode of the Mynock Squadron Podcast. Screeeeeeeeeee!
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U.S. Nationals and all eight System opens are now in the books!
Congratulations to Duncan Howard, 2016 U.S. National Champion! And an admiring salute to Jeff Berling for the epic feat of rocking three consecutive National level final tables. We review their squads, including Jeff's brilliantly designed Dengaroo.
Then we dive into the seven European System Opens, examining their foreign metas from our domestic perspectives. Congratulations to each champion heading to London for the Star Wars Celebration throwdown!
Hosts: Ryan Farmer Dee Yun Dallas Parker
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Today Mynock Squadron interviews the glorious Foss Twins!
Travis and Jaren Foss are bruising Clone Troopers from Down Under who can destroy you on a martial arts mat, then table you on an X-Wing mat. They're simply terrifying, but also overwhelmingly friendly. There are few mates I'd rather spend time with, but it's simply impossible to forget that you're at the mercy of both their physicality and miniatures pew-pew prowess. We discuss their backgrounds and X-Wing histories, interspersed throughout with strategies, tactics, and meta analysis.
In addition, we just had the most game changing FAQ yet drop on us. We break down the major changes, including rules reversals and potential impact on the meta. Plus, the madness of Dengaroo!
We apologize for some audio issues, but on the whole, we're pleased that transoceanic internet held up as well as it did.
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Feeling burnt out?
Did you know that you can X-Wing in ways other than tense tournaments wherein crazed competitors engage in savage bloodletting over acrylic shinies?
And that these other methods of X-Winging can actually be fun? Moisture Farmer takes command of this episode to remind Dee of that word...FUN. He leads a discussion of alternatives to the standard 100 point dogfight, and we spend the bulk of our enthusiasm on the terrific (and free!) Heroes of Aturi Cluster cooperative campaign.
Fab's Random Squadron Generator
HotAC Video Example with Dallas and Ryan
Workshop Threads Hunters of the Aturi Cluster
Villains of the Aturi Cluster Community Workshop Thread
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With the offseason doldrums cramping our style, the Mynock Podcast is going a bit retro today. We bring back some of our older segments in an attempt to drum up interesting conversation. Dee discusses how Miranda makes his brain hurt, Texx tells us how to stay on the board, and Ryan tries to not be invisible to the masses. Also, Imperial Firespray SHIP SPOTLIGHT!
[00:00:00] Intros and Beef: S&V Vassal Challenge and Bumper Music SHOWDOWN
[00:15:00] Actual News Begins: Imp Vets, Nationals Prizes
[00:31:00] What we've been flying.
[00:44:30] Ship Spotlight: Imperial Firespray
[01:09:40] Upgrade Card Spotlight
[01:23:55] Beginner and Advanced Tips
[01:41:00] Show Close
Link to David Sutcliffe's article: http://stayontheleader.blogspot.co.uk/2016/06/strike-me-down-how-to-lose-at-x-wing.html
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This week we have a very special I Am Your Father's Day Special! Worlds 2015 Runner up Nathan Eide and his father Kevin join the show to discuss all things X-Wing. Nathan goes through all of his winning lists and talks strategy while Kevin gives his insight into being the father of an X-Wing celebrity...he also gets a SICK burn in on Dee (who totally deserves it).
00:00:00 Pre Show Shout Outs 09:30:00 Eide Introductions 20:00:00 How did Nathan get so good and Advice for X-Wing Fathers 31:00:00 Nathan's lists and how he flew them. 01:01:00 Beginner and Advanced Tips
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Hello Nerf Herders and Womp Rats! We have actually made it to EPISODE 20! To celebrate, FFG was kind enough to reveal what is coming in Wave 9! Armed with this newfound knowledge hosts Ryan, Dee, and Dallas speculate what kind of beautiful goodness is headed our way later this year...well...maybe. They also discuss the average speed of FFG's cargo boat and if we would be better off giving our stuff to Pilgrims to ship for us.
00:00:00 - Intros, X-Wing Stars 00:04:40 - Dee be Beefn', where is "The Boat", Worlds Registration 00:12:00 - Wave 9 Main Discussion: Arc 170, TIE/sf, Fang Fighter, Shadowcaster 01:21:00 - Closing Notes
Thanks so much for sticking with us!
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A certain Podcast host won his home Regional and has managed to grow even more insufferable. He boasts, rants, then attempts to share some actual X-Wing insight on the topic of Variance. We’re fresh off participating in the San Diego X-Wing Miniatures Regional at At Ease Games, and Mynock Squadron had a solid showing. Ryan defends his podcast credentials, Dallas trolls his way into the Top 4, and it’s an all Mynock final showdown between John Davis and one of our Hosts! Did Ryan make good on his promise to win? Today you'll also hear Dee utterly fail to keep his ego in check, and also self-righteously soapbox at FFG forum posters who dared to have the temerity to complain about Regionals. Eventually, he gets around to sharing what little knowledge he does possess regarding the topic of Variance, and how to strategically approach it. (Dee is growing to love referring to himself in the third person, as Dee is the exceptionally handsome and intelligent paragon, in whose presence greatness can palpably be felt, who wrote this show descriptor.)
The X-Wing community has been busy as of late preparing their very best squadrons for the heated competition known as Regionals. Hosts Ryan, Dee, and Dallas discuss the most recent regional tournaments and how different squads have fared. Also, Dallas talks in detail about his Fresno victory and Ryan makes a BOLD proclamation about how his Regional may go. (Which by the time you're listening has already gone by.) Intensify your forward deflector shields and FLY BETTER! Mynock Facebook Group Bell of Lost Souls Direman.com
In a land filled with U-boats and saggy old Emperors, one man continues to fly what some consider the "purest" X-Wing squadron...the TIE Swarm. As per the Mynock creed, Dallas Parker [Texx] continues to stubbornly stick to his guns when it comes to his favorite archtype. As fate may have it, the "Crack Swarm" has vaulted to the top of the meta, and we have the man, the myth, the legend on to discuss it.
Also, we find out just how many snacks can fit in the NEW MILLENNIUM FALCON! That's right, Heroes of the Resistance has been announced and we are eager to share with you our thoughts on just how good it can be.
Have you ever dreamed of flying in one of the most elite ships in the entire Imperial Fleet? Do you want to K-Turn and still take actions? Do you want to fire an ion cannon THEN fire your primary? Do you want a FREE evade token for moving quickly through a dogfight?
Well then recruit, the TIE Defender might be for you! This week Ryan and Dee interview possibly the greatest Defender Pilot in the history of X-Wing...the legendary Biophysical. Yes this is the guy who was WINNING by running just Rexlar Brath and Colonel Vessary...pre Defender fix!
So paint on some blood stripes and buckle up, it's going to be one heck of a ride.
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With the first batch of X-Wing Regionals in the bag, we examine successful squads. The first half-dozen Regionals of 2016 are history, and the environment has been defined (albeit not conquered) by "U-boat" Contracted Scouts. In their meta-shaping wake, a variety of Imperial Aces contend with TIE Crack Swarms, tanky Rebels, and... A-Wing Swarms? And just so we aren't COMPLETELY useful, we close by quibbling over rules and stirring the drama pot.
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After a few episodes of boasting, drama, and incredible self-admiration the Mynocks get back to doing what they do best...actual content. We bring back our ship spotlight and upgrade card segments as well as discuss the news bomb dropped by Imperial Veterans. So hit up your Admiral Snakbar and kick back for some fun!
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Mudhole? Slimy? Our Podcast this is! We've got a ton of amazing interviews with some top notch players this week. So stick through the extra 20 or so minutes! It'll be worth it we promise!
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How's it going nerf herders! Now that we've regained control of our podcast we're ready to bring you more content. NOW WITH A NEW FORMAT! Every week for an hour!
This week we're happy to have on the force sensitive Jeremy Howard!
[00:00:00] Vain and narcissistic introductions.
[00:05:00] Talking Imperial Aces with Jeremy Howard
[00:29:00] Intentional Draw Hullaballoo
[00:50:00] What's FFG doing about all this?
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Hey Everyone! We have an EXTRA SPECIAL SUPER SHOW! The hosts of the Mynock Podcast discuss some stuff, with some guy. It's pretty good. Be as clumsy as you are stupid and listen to us!
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"We have no choice General Calrissian, our ears can't repel awesome of this magnitude!" - Admiral Akbar probably.
Welcome back to the Exogorth Maw! Don't worry we won't trick you into flying into our bellies. While Ryan is away hosts Dee Yun, Steven Gonzales, and Brad Miller attempt to pick up the slack.
Check the rundown:
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Alderaan may not be back, but we are! Today we have an amazing guest joining us, the first ever X-Wing World Champion Doug Kinney! He's here to talk about Flying Casual and other important stuff. Check the rundown!
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After a long delay we finally escaped that Wampa cave and are back to Echo Base! Tons of goodies for you guys today, over THREE HOURS OF NONSENSE! Check out the rundown to see what's wizard [cringe].
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Hello fellow pilots, smugglers, Jedi, Sith, and Protocol Droids! We have a show for you to listen to. Is it any good? Ehhhhhhhhhhh? Probably. Check out the rundown and see if anything tickles your fancy!
So start a game of Dejarik and throw us on in the background! It's bound to be a good time. FLY BETTER!
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Happy New year fellow Aces! We have a fantastic show to get you brains ready for Store Championships. Ryan and Dee have already played in one and shall do their very best to impart some wisdom onto all you little dewbacks :) Here is the episode rundown:
Take a break from moisture farming and connect us to the blutooth in your T-16 Skyhopper. FLY BETTER!
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NOTE: This is a SPOILER PODCAST. If you havn't seen Star Wars: The Force Awakens DO NOT LISTEN UNTIL YOU HAVE!
Welcome back listeners! We are super excited to have seen the new movie and are itching to talk about it. But worry not, we have plenty of X-Wing craziness to discuss. Including: -Special Guest Brad Miller, a top 16 worlds finisher. -Force Awakens Discussion. -We discuss more Wave 8 Spoilers. -Zeta Leader is now known as "Highroller". Spread the word! -Defenders are BACK BABY! -Starviper ship highlight! -Why Wired is an amazing card. -Dee discusses game theory and operations.
Grab a drink with Maz Katana and let us into your ears...and your hearts. And remember, FLY BETTER!
Hosts Ryan Farmer and Dee Yun give a full preview of EVERYTHING we know about wave 8. Skip forward to the 14 minute mark if you want to get straight to the previews (but you'll miss some Aturi Cluster discussion). Strap in because this is going to be a long, eventful, episode. Such information includes: -Dee has "beef" with some of the other podcasts. Ryan doesn't/
-Agent Kallus is on the hunt, what ship should he go in?
-So many new TIE Fighters! But are they any good?
-Is the one ship meta imminent?
-Tie FOs and T-70s will BE HERE for Store Championship season!
-Scum gets their second PS9 Pilot, and he's awesome.
Take a break from listening to Max Rebo and switch over to us! Remember to fly better!
Mynock Squadron Podcast is here again! Hosts Ryan Farmer and Dee Yun discuss Worlds 2015 with one of only 3 people to make the Top 16 cut three years in a row...Dallas Parker! Topics of this episode include: -How did the Mynocks do at Worlds?
-Deep intellectual conversations on the Top 16 lists.
-Tie Fighters and You: A walkthrough with Dallas Parker
-Crackshot, Draw Their Fire, and Engine Upgrade discussion.
-Why Dee is so smug.
And SO MUCH MORE! Grab a Salacious Crumb to snuggle and enjoy the ride. FLY BETTER!
Mynock Squadron Podcast is back! Hosts Ryan Farmer, Dee Yun, and special guest Steven Gonzales discuss the results of the So-Cal Championship invitational! Also: -Did I just hear that a HWK made it to the final table?
-Ryan cluster missiles his way to a miserable 2-3 record.
-The very best lists in So-Cal.
-Tarn Mison, the best of the average for T-65s.
-Why you should be running Adrenaline Rush on Darth Vader.
-Asteroids, debris, and you...
And MUCH MUCH MORE! Grab some blue milk and join us for some X-Wing. Don't forget our motto, "Fly Better"
The maiden voyage of the Mynock Squadron Podcast! Hosts Dee Yun and Ryan Farmer discuss what's new (and sometimes old, looking at you T-65) in the X-Wing miniatures game. Located in Southern California the Mynocks look to bring you up to speed on topics such as: -The power of Scum in the escalation format
-Is Miranda Doni competitive?
-How to keep Talonbane Cobra alive.
-What's with the Y-Wing TLTs?
-So-Cal Championship Qualifiers.
-Is the Rookie Pilot just as useless as we think he is?
-Can "Decoy" be a viable upgrade card?
And MUCH MUCH MORE! Grab some blue milk and join us for some X-Wing. Don't forget our motto, "Fly Better"
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