186th Squadron Podcast

In this episode we talk about the UKTC after our woeful preparation a couple of weeks ago - how it went, the quirks of the team format and how lack of prep matters less if you take OP nonsense. Also toilet breaks in competitive play. UKTC Final round - George Dellapina vs Alex https://youtu.be/CW7NOQqSpcg Contact us: 186th.org Email: podcast@186th.org Twitter: @186Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/186podcast/

We’re joined by the Weekend Warlords - Kevin Bellamy, Simeon Dellapina and George ‘Rasta Maice’ Dellapina. We discuss X-Wing, the killer season they have had, where babies come from and plenty of other things. UK Nationals Final https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13ikJaW-utI&t=644s Contact us: 186th.org Email: podcast@186th.org Twitter: @186Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/186podcast/

We talk about UK Nationals, how the meta was and what it's looking like moving forward. We also discuss our preparation for the upcoming UKTC UK Nationals Final https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13ikJaW-utI&t=644s Contact us: 186th.org Email: podcast@186th.org Twitter: @186Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/186podcast/

We’re joined by Dale Cromwell to discuss French Nationals, our favourite French words, and how nationals are looking/how Nym is winning them all. French Nationals List Juggler http://lists.starwarsclubhouse.com/get_tourney_details?tourney_id=3360 US Nationals List Juggler http://lists.starwarsclubhouse.com/get_tourney_details?tourney_id=3371 http://lists.starwarsclubhouse.com/get_tourney_details?tourney_id=3370 Dale’s streamed game https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBTOOe7G31A&t=3s Contact us: 186th.org Email: podcast@186th.org Twitter: @186Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/186podcast/

We’re joined by Oli Pocknell, Stephen Gage and Dale Cromwell to discuss the ETC. We talk format, pairings, list building strategy and drunken shenanigans. We also chat about the singles event at the ETC which was a Wave 11 tournament, how these guys are getting on with Wave 11 and considerations for nationals. We also continue the tradition of discussing Imperials in the current environment - someone has even been doing well with them. Tourney keeper http://tourneykeeper.net/Team/TKTeamLeaderboard.aspx?Id=1350 Lists https://eltallerdeyila.blogspot.co.uk/2017/07/listas-equipos-etc-x-wing-salamanca-2017.html Mike's Just Giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/lian-mike-andrew-michael-readysteadyplay?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=fundraisingpage&utm_content=LIan-Mike-Andrew-Michael-Readysteadyplay&utm_campaign=pfp-share Dale's List ‘Cruising Imperials’ Darth Vader — TIE Advanced 29 Intensity 2 Cruise Missiles 3 Advanced Targeting Computer 1 Guidance Chips 0 TIE/x1 0 Ship Total: 35 Lieutenant Kestal — TIE Aggressor 22 Veteran Instincts 1 Autoblaster Turret 2 Cruise Missiles 3 Guidance Chips 0 Ship Total: 28 "Quickdraw" — TIE/sf Fighter 29 Adaptability 0 Fire-Control System 2 Cruise Missiles 3 Targeting Synchronizer 3 Guidance Chips 0 Special Ops Training 0 Ship Total: 37 Alex’s List Soontir Fel — TIE Interceptor 27 Push the Limit 3 Targeting Computer 2 Autothrusters 2 Royal Guard TIE 0 Ship Total: 34 "Quickdraw" — TIE/sf Fighter 29 Veteran Instincts 1 Fire-Control System 2 Sensor Cluster 2 Lightweight Frame 2 Special Ops Training 0 Ship Total: 36 Delta Squadron Pilot — TIE Defender 30 TIE/x7 -2 Ship Total: 28 Contact us: 186th.org Email: podcast@186th.org Twitter: @186Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/186podcast/

This episode we're joined by Lyle Hayhurst, otherwise know as Sozin from the Scum and Villainy Podcast to talk X-Wing technology and Imperials in Wave 11. We also talk recent store champs. Chart of X-Wing tech https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6mPF3cdDdtnN0JvRmhaVDdkYTA/view X-Wing mobile business plan https://community.fantasyflightgames.com/topic/255408-x-wing-mobile/ X-Wing Tech timeline https://cdn.knightlab.com/libs/timeline3/latest/embed/index.html?source=16EjZfL8d_J6fCYb2w0ekyAaVzgv-xBIpp4SlW87N4Ro&font=Default&lang=en&initial_zoom=2&height=650 Contact us: 186th.org Email: podcast@186th.org Twitter: @186Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/186podcast/

Mike, James and Alex are joined by Jesper Hills to discuss more Store Championships and Wave 11. We run through each new ship and discuss the lists we’re expecting to see, a few potential builds for each one and make some predictions on what the meta will look like moving forward. Contact us: 186th.org Email: podcast@186th.org Twitter: @186Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/186podcast/

We (finally!) discuss European Championships and, more importantly, why the Krayts are wrong about Europe. We’re joined by Oli Pocknell to discuss his run at Euros and we talk through the top 16 lists. Oli’s streamed game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNv4RSEYbnI Oli’s list: Fenn Rau — Protectorate Starfighter 28 Attanni Mindlink 1 Autothrusters 2 Ship Total: 31 Old Teroch — Protectorate Starfighter 26 Attanni Mindlink 1 Autothrusters 2 Ship Total: 29 Asajj Ventress — Lancer-class Pursuit Craft 37 Attanni Mindlink 1 Latts Razzi 2 Ship Total: 40 Total: 100 (That’s right. No titles!) Incom Skukworks is now called Cornelian Design Bureau. Find them here: https://corelliandesignbureau.squarespace.com/cdb-episodes/ Contact us: 186th.org Email: podcast@186th.org Twitter: @186Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/186podcast/

Alex, Mike and James discuss store champs, preparation for European Championships (we recorded just before) and the current state of Imperials in X-Wing. Contact us: 186th.org Email: podcast@186th.org Twitter: @186Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/186podcast/

We’re joined by Mishary Al-Faris, winner of the Yavin Open 2017, to discuss the Coruscant Invitational and X-Wing in general, including his World Prep. This episode was recorded before worlds, we just had some technical issues getting it out. We also mentioned a video i meant to post in the description but couldn’t find the link - apologies! Contact us: 186th.org Email: podcast@186th.org Twitter: @186Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/186podcast/

We’re joined by Tom Reed. For many he needs no introduction - winner of the 2016 Italian Nationals and Kashyyyk Open 2016, as well as multiple regionals. Tom joins us to talk list building and refinement, his approach to competitive play and we all discuss the current state of the competitive environment (Spoilers - we’re still super keen on competitive X-Wing). PTL league - http://dockingbay416.com/the-prototype-toronto-league/ Contact us: 186th.org Email: podcast@186th.org Twitter: @186Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/186podcast/

In this episode we’re joined by X-Wing bloggers Joel North (It’s Getting Hoth in Here) and Tom Tattersall (Confessions of a Mid-table X-Winger) to recap regionals. We also discuss Alex’s experience at the Tatooine System Open. Oh, and James ruins Alex’s fun. Tatooine Open Top 4 - First Earth Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKVUSTk9C_g&t=72s Joel’s Blog: https://itsgettinghothinhere.wordpress.com/ Tom’s Blog http://midtablexwing.blogspot.co.uk/ 186th Medium Blogs https://medium.com/186th-squadron Contact us: 186th.org Email: podcast@186th.org Twitter: @186Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/186podcast/

In this episode we are joined by Cal Jones, runner up at Yavin 2017, to discuss his Hera Ahsoka list. We also discuss the new FAQ and it’s likely impact on the competitive environment. Cal’s list: Ahsoka Tano + Veteran Instincts + Captured TIE + Sabines Masterpiece + Intelligence Agent + Black Market Slicer Tools Zeb Orrelios Hera Syndulla + Accuracy Corrector + Twin Laser Turret + C-3PO + Navigator + Ghost + Engine Upgrade (99) Yavin List Juggler: http://lists.starwarsclubhouse.com/get_tourney_details?tourney_id=2627 Contact us: 186th.org Email: podcast@186th.org Twitter: @186Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/186podcast/

We talk to Rob Kane winner of the South East Regional in the UK at Warboar to discuss his list, and how to win a regional with a list that isn’t Parattanni. Warboar List Juggler http://lists.starwarsclubhouse.com/get_tourney_details?tourney_id=2577 Yavin List Juggler: http://lists.starwarsclubhouse.com/get_tourney_details?tourney_id=2627 Contact us: 186th.org Email: podcast@186th.org Twitter: @186Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/186podcast/

In this episode we discuss regionals, our experiences at Exeter and Warboar and Parattanni. We talk about Parattanni quite a bit. Exeter List Juggler http://lists.starwarsclubhouse.com/get_tourney_details?tourney_id=2552 Warboar List Juggler http://lists.starwarsclubhouse.com/get_tourney_details?tourney_id=2577 Exeter Regional Top 8 - Alex vs Michael Bonney https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BNedAJ1NpA&feature=youtu.be Contact us: 186th.org Email: podcast@186th.org Twitter: @186Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/186podcast/