186th Squadron Podcast

In this episode Mike, James and Alex discuss our preparations for the upcoming regional season including what lists you need to beat and what we are considering playing ourselves. Contact us: 186th.org Email: podcast@186th.org Twitter: @186Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/186podcast/

Today we are joined by Jack (Thomas) Mooney, Top 4 finisher at Worlds and Oli Pocknell to discuss Jack’s experience and flying Jake & Han in the current environment. This explains the fish… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mXORWJJ-Hg Jack’s list: Han + Predator + Luke + C3PO + Engine + Title Jake + PTL + VI + AT + Prockets Contact us: 186th.org Email: podcast@186th.org Twitter: @186Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/186podcast/

Alex, James and Mike are joined by special guests Benjamin Lee and Jesper Hill to discuss their experience at Worlds 2016! We also discuss the newly announced System Opens and the upcoming Regionals. System Open Information: https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/x-wing-open/ Worlds Results: https://community.fantasyflightgames.com/topic/233380-2016-worlds-results/ Ready Steady Play www.youtube.com/channel/UCpp9ydcjWVYOEuQWkw_U38g Contact us: 186th.org Email: podcast@186th.org Twitter: @186Podcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/186podcast/

Alex, James and Mike discuss Wave 9 now we have had the chance to play with it, the UKTC and the new FAQ. UKTC Lists and results: http://uktc2016.weebly.com/ Ready Steady Play https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpp9ydcjWVYOEuQWkw_U38g Remember, if you want to see Mike and James playing X-Wing drunk on YouTube email askreadysteadyplay@gmail.com Contact us: 186th.org Email: podcast@186th.org Twitter: @186Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/186podcast/

In this episode we are joined by Yavin Open champion Andrew Pattison to discuss Wave 9, predictions for the competitive environment and the inevitable Mindlink Meta. Contact us: 186th.org Email: podcast@186th.org Twitter: @186Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/186podcast/

Our interview with new UK Nationals Champion Duncan Callander. Contact us: 186th.org Email: podcast@186th.org Twitter: @186Podcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/186podcast/

In this episode Mike, James and Alex are joined by Ben Lee to discuss our experience at UK nationals and X-Wing strategy. Ready Steady Play: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpp9ydcjWVYOEuQWkw_U38g Top 32: http://186th.org/news/uk-nationals-2016-top-32 Ben’s write up: http://186th.org/news/facing-the-wolfpack-uk-nationals-2016 Contact us: 186th.org Email: podcast@186th.org Twitter: @186Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/186podcast/

Nationals prep! Today we are joined by defending national champion Jesper Hills to discuss what we expect to see at Nationals and how (in theory) to beat Dengaroo. Theorist - The Limits of Game Mechanics: http://teamcovenant.com/star-wars-x-wing/the-limits-of-game-mechanics Contact us: 186th.org Email: podcast@186th.org Twitter: @186Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/186podcast/

Alex, James, Mike and Jesper sit down to speak with Alex Davy. We discuss the Coruscant Invitational, X-Wing Design and the shape of the competitive environment. Contact us: 186th.org Email: podcast@186th.org Twitter: @186Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/186podcast/

In this episode we discuss the Naboo Open which Mike and James attended. Stream footage can be found here on our friend Kristofer Bengtsson’s You Tube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/veldrin77 We also discuss the other dominant list of the current environment, Palp Aces. How they fly, optimal rock placement and how best to beat them. Contact us: 186th.org Email: podcast@186th.org Twitter: @186Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/186podcast/

Yavin Open Special! James, Mike and Alex talk about their experiences at the Yavin Open and discuss the top 32 lists and the state of the competitive environment. Yavin Top 32: http://www.186th.org/news/top-32-squad-lists-yavin-open-2016 Firstearth Coverage Yavin Open Streaming: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCndKEKhQjn88LapD1BRhdAg All things acrylic: http://www.cogotwo.com/ Steve Fase's article about X-Wing community: http://186th.org/news/power-of-the-light-side-london-regionals-2016 Jesper Hills' London regionals report: http://www.186th.org/news/great-shot-kid-that-was-one-in-a-million-london-regionals-2016 James' Wave 9 Announcement Article: http://186th.org/news/wave-9-announcement-overview Contact us: 186th.org Email: podcast@186th.org Twitter: @186Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/186podcast/

Special guest Andrew Pattison joins Alex, Mike and James to discuss TIE swarms in the current environment and we all talk about our experience at the London Regional at Warboar. Confessions of a Mid-table X-Winger: http://midtablexwing.blogspot.co.uk/ http://www.warboargames.co.uk/ Contact us: 186podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @186Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/186podcast/

In this episode we discuss Mike’s experience at the Endor Open in Warsaw, James’ experience at the Cardiff Regional at Firestorm Games and Alex’s experience at the Milton Keynes Regional organised by Guardians of Tyr. We also discuss the dominance of JumpMasters (LooBoats) in the current competitive environment, including the many quirks of the builds we have been seeing at the top tables, some things to be mindful of when playing against them and some general strategy tips to consider when facing them. (Apologies that this episode is longer than usual — Mike had to give shoutouts to everyone who competed in the Endor open!) http://www.guardiansoftyr.com/ Zombie Squadren write ups: https://zombiesquadron.net/2016/05/01/flying-zuckuss-in-anger/ https://zombiesquadron.net/2016/04/28/firestorm-cards-tournament-report/ Rule of 11: https://www.youtube....h?v=HX6SOM7HR0I https://community.fantasyflightgames.com/topic/219441-rule-of-11-a-practical-example/ Contact us: 186podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @186Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/186podcast/

In this episode Alex, Mike and James discuss intentional draws (briefly, we promise!) upcoming regionals and predictions for the meta. Kristofer Bengtsson’s You Tube for games Mike and Alex have been commentating: www.youtube.com/user/veldrin77 Contact us: 186podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @186Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/186podcast/

The guys talk about their most recent store championship and the merits of dice. Contact us: 186podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @186Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/186podcast/