Mynock Squadron Podcast

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! [00:04:00] System Open Round Up: Mustafar [00:23:00] Kashyyyk [00:36:00] Yavin [00:43:00] Lothal [00:58:00] Endor [01:00:00] Naboo [01:16:00] Tatooine [01:28:00] Hoth [01:43:00] Brazillian Nationals [01:55:00] What is even happening at Star Wars Celebration? Fly Better!

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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! [00:00:00] Intros [00:14:40] Tips from an X-Wing Judge [00:52:00] New FAQ/ Tough Calls [01:18:00] What can players do better?/Judge Training Fly Better 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! [00:02:28] Wave XI Preview [01:04:00] HWK-Retrospective [01:26:00] Upgrade Card Spotlight [02:01:00] Tips   Fly Better!

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. [00:00:00] Intros [00:03:45] FAQ Talk: The Big 4 [01:13:00] FAQ Talk: Other Changes [01:40:00] What's the New Meta? [01:58:00] Scyk Preview [02:20:00] Mynock Bounty: Howl did you do that? FLY BETTER!

[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.  [00:00:00] Intros [00:17:50] The European Meta Appetizer  [00:28:30] Major Tournament Preperation [00:42:00] Lothal Open Roundup [01:03:00] Yavin Open Roundup [01:31:00] The Importace of Squadrons [01:40:00] Beginner and Advanced Tips Fly Better!

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! [00:00:00] Intros [00:04:00] Beef! [00:10:25] The Current Meta: Scum [00:42:00] The Current Meta: Empire [01:53:00] Ryan and Texx's Runs [02:27:00] The Current Meta: Rebels [02:50:00] End Notes

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! [00:00:00] Intros and Reactions to Episode 54 [00:10:20] Obstacles Part 1: Terrain Theory [00:46:30] Obstacles Part 2: Obstacle Selection [01:20:00] Obstacles Part 3: Obstacle Placement FLY BETTER!

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? Fly Better!

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! [00:06:45] - Introduction to Epic [00:18:45] - Epic actions/Upgrades [00:36:00] - Rebel Transport [00:46:30] - CR90 Corvette/ Rebel Crew [01:13:00] - Imperial Raider [01:20:00] - Gozanti Class Cruiser/ Imperial Crew [01:40:00] - C-Roc Cruiser [01:47:00] - Ships that Shine in Epic [01:58:00] - Epic Closing Thoughts FLY BETTER! 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! [00:03:00] C-Roc Cruiser [00:27:00] System Open Loot [00:40:00] Ship Retrospective: Scum Firespray [01:05:00] Upgrade Card Spotlight [01:40:00] Tips FLY BETTER!

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. FLY BETTER! SCREE!

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. FLY BETTER!

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. FLY BETTER!  

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? [00:03:50] Art of X-Wing Intro: Lights and Heavies [00:11:50] Bronze Age Meta [00:28:00] Alexander the Great [00:37:00] Iron/Steel Age Metas [00:55:40] Katanas, Mercs, and Medieval Tech [01:14:30] Gunpowder/Modern Era Meta [01:26:00] How This Applies to X-Wing [02:30:00] Rogue One Talk FLY BETTER! And have a great New Year!

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! [00:00:00] Intros [00:03:00] New Mats :/ [00:05:00] U-Wing Preview [00:43:30] Striker Preview FLY BETTER!

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! [00:00:00] Introductions/ Early Defender Talk [00:15:00] Ryan's Questions [00:30:00] The German/ European Meta [00:45:00] German Soapbox [01:29:00] Beginner and Advanced Tips   Fly Better!

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: FLY BETTER! [00:03:00] Tugboat Preview! [00:45:00] Regional Recap! [01:20:00] Joe's Tips

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! FLY BETTER!