Sith Takers Snap Shots

Episode 122 - League of Locals It's almost time for the latest season of the Cog'o'Two Stockport Superleague to kickoff for us up at Element Games in Stockport, Greater Manchester. Will is joined by League Commissioner Colm to chat about our league and some of the things we do that you might want to try at your local league nights. There is also a quick chat about the Portsmouth Hyperspace Trial to round off the episode. Sign-ups are open for the League and although you don't have to play all the games at the venue - you should be prepared to play most of them there if you want to join in. Search for Cog'o'Two Stockport Superleague for more info Cast – Colm Brown & Will Pintar Producer – Tim King Recorded live via Skype 03/11/2019 Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro – The Human League - Mirror Man Used without permission - it's just for fun!

Outer Rim FFGs Star Wars boardgame has been out for a few months now and Bob is joined by special guest Marcus to discuss if it's more than just a dice expansion for X-wing. Cast – Bob and Marcus Producer – Colm Recorded via Skype on 31/10/2019 Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro – Queen - Play The Game Used without permission - it's just for fun!

Colm announces the grand prize for the Sith Taker Open, taking place at Element games on the 1st and 2nd of February 2020. https://www.facebook.com/events/345339476188363/ https://elementgames.co.uk/event-tickets/star-wars-miniatures-games/sith-taker-gt-2020. Rich then Chats to Colm and Sean about why the resistance may not have been represented in the top 16 at worlds as well as a host of other X wing topics happening over the past weekend.

Episode 118 - World's Wrap-up Will catches up with Ben and special guest Mishary Al-Faris (who joins us live from Kuwait) to talk about their experiences of the 2019 X-wing World Champs. Mishary has been to a few World Champs now, as well as being a regular at the UK's Premier level events, but for Ben it was his first World Champs. How did they both find the event and how did they both fair? Cast – Will , Ben and Mishary Producer – Tim Recorded 27/10/2019 via skype Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro – It's The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine) Used without permission - it's just for fun!

Espisode 117 - Lost in Space!.....and maybe Hull Will is joined by Colm and Adam to chat over the anti meta from worlds 2019. The ships were't represented and why we think that is. We also catch up with results from the Hull Hyperspace Trail. Cast – Will Pintar, Colm Brown, Adam Shipley Producer – Sean Milli Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro – Lost in Space Theme tune https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=712ns4jnG-k Used without permission - it's just for fun!

Episode 116 - Worlds Day 2 Rich talks about the final few rounds of Day 2 of X-wing, congratulates the overall winner and chats about the meta and interesting lists coming out of the top cut. Will and Adam try and add their thoughts into the process when Rich lets them. Cast: Richard Polly, Will Pintar and Adam shipley Producer: Sean Milligan Recorded: Sunday 20/10/2019

Worlds Day One Bob and Will discuss the results from the first day of the X-wing World Championships including how the gang are getting on, the Last Chance Qualifier, and the Coruscant Invitational Cast – Bob and Will Producer – Colm Recorded 17/10/19 via Skype Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro – Daft Punk - Around the World Used without permission - it's just for fun!

Producer Tim Reporting In Tim and Ben drop a brief update of how Minnesota is treating them before the X-wing World Championships kick off. Cast – Tim and Ben Producer – Colm Recorded via Skype on 15/10/2019 Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro – Jetty Lee Lewis - Meatman, Live At the Church Street Station de Orlando, Florida Used without permission - it's just for fun!

Episode Episode 114 - IQ Hyperspace Trail Colm is join by Will and specail guest Stuart Blucke chat over results, lists and the amount of fun they had at they IQ Games Hyper space Trail over the weekend. Cast – Colm Brown, Will Pintar and Stuart Blucke Producer – Sean Milligan Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro – Last of the Summer Wine theme - Used without permission - it's just for fun!

Producer Tim is unleashed to discuss his upcoming trip to X-Wing Worlds alongside Bob and special guest Ben Hibbert. Topics covered include lists, the meta, travelling, and blueberries. Cast – Bob, Tim and Ben Producer – Colm Recorded 10/10/2019 via Skype Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro – The Eve of the War · Jeff Wayne · The War of the Worlds Used without permission - it's just for fun!

Episode 112 - JustPlay Games Hyperspace Trial Will chats to Sean and special guest Adam Shipley about Saturday's Hyperspace Trial at JustPlay Games in Liverpool. How the pair got on, who won it and what about the new big bad - The Nantex! Is it all conquering - listen to find out! Cast - Will & Sean plus special guest Adam Shipley Producer - Tim (spudgun_sniper) Recorded 06/10/2019 live via Skype Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro - The Beatles - Revolution Used without permission - it's just for fun!

Episode 111 - Epic news Adam is joined by Bob and Kris to chat about the news we've had on the upcoming Epic game mode releases. New format, re-released ships, new rules and some of the cards. Will you try out Epic when it lands? Cast - Bob, Adam and Kris Producer - Tim (spudgun_sniper) Recorded03/10/2019 live from Element Games Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro - AC/DC - Big Gun (Official Video) Used without permission - it's just for fun!

Episode 110 - Sky fall Colm is joined by Bob and Will and the topic is the impact the Nantex is having on the game and the player base - Good, bad or Ugly? Some people hate the ship and it's new play style but is this just a big meta shake up that players need to adapt to? Is the Nantex going to be all conquering or does it have flaws? Find out what the guys think on today's show! Cast - Bob, Will and Colm Producer - Tim (spudgun_sniper) Recorded 30/09/2019 live from Element Games Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro - Motorhead - Adele - Skyfall (Lyric Video) Used without permission - it's just for fun!

Episode 109 - Just Play Tournament Talk Colm brings us more news about the Sith Taker Open coming in Early 2020 and he then talks to Adam and Sean about what lists the three of them are taking to Just Play's Hyperspace Trial this weekend in Liverpool. You can find out more details on the Sith Taker Open on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/events/345339476188363/ Cast - Colm, Adam and Sean Producer - Tim (spudgun_sniper) Recorded 29/09/2019 via Skype. Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro - A-ha - Take on Me Used without permission - it's just for fun!

Episode 108 - Getting Hyped again for Hyperspace Colm is joined by Bob & Will to chat over some of the changes we've seen between Hyperspace seasons now we have the second wave of events about to hit the event calendar. What might we see, what will have gone and what are maybe some of the differences between Hyperspace and Extended lists that are doing well. Cast - Will, Colm & Bob Producer - Tim (spudgun_sniper) Recorded 26/09/2019 live via Skype Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro - Earth, Wind & Fire - September (Official Music Video) Used without permission, it's just for fun!

Episode 107 - Warming up to Wave 5 Will is joined by Colm & Rich to chat about some of the bits they've been flying of late. What's been working and how are the Wave 5 ships and upgrades fitting in now they've had a week or so to play and test. Cast - Will, Colm & Rich Producer - Tim (spudgun_sniper) Recorded 22/09/2019 live via Skype Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro - The Human League - Don't You Want Me (1981). Used without permission, it's just for fun!

Episode 106 - Refreshed Rules Reference Will is joined by Colm & Rich to discuss some of the updates we've seen to the Rules Reference - and what you should know about for upcoming games! Ability queue, strain, tractor tokens... all have received big changes! The updated rules reference can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/yyh9mrvq Cast - Will, Colm & Rich Producer - Tim (spudgun_sniper) Recorded 12/09/2019 live via Skype Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro - Episode 106 - Refreshed Rules Reference Used without permission, it's just for fun!

Episode 105 - How to train your Imp Aces with Dale Will is joined by Euro's 2019 Top 8 player and probably one of the most consistent players with Imp Aces around, Dale Cromwell, to talk about all things about his favourite list. What and who are the stars, how he goes about games and what lists pose him the biggest challenges. A massive thanks to Dale for taking the time to come on and talk to us! Cast - Will with special guest Dale Cromwell Producer - Tim (spudgun_sniper) Recorded 18/09/2019 live via Skype Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro - how to train your dragon - Flying theme Used without permission, it's just for fun!

Episode 104 - 2.0 One year on [Part 2] Part two of our look in to X-wing 2.0 one year on. Adam joins Bob & Rich to cover some of the changes that we've seen in the last year. Some have gone down well, others not so much. All in all I think we're all quite happy where the game is at the moment and the varied (well more varied...) meta we have than under 1.0. Wonder what the year ahead will bring to the game? Cast - Bob, Adam and Rich Producer - Tim (spudgun_sniper) Recorded 15/09/2019 live via Skype Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro - Eagle-Eye Cherry - Are You Still Having Fun? (Official Music Video) Used without permission, it's just for fun!

Episode 103 - 2.0 One year on [Part 1] Bob, Colm and Rich take part in the first of two shows going out this week on the first birthday for X-wing 2.0. How do they feel about the game 1 year on, what's changed for the good and what might still need looking at. Where does the game go from here? Cast - Bob, Colm and Rich Producer - Tim (spudgun_sniper) Recorded 15/09/2019 live via Skype Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro - It's my birthday | Grandmaster Jam Session | Thor Ragnarok Used without permission, it's just for fun!