Sith Takers Snap Shots

Episode 42 - UK Open lists Although a lot of the talk has been about Quad Phantom & Fat Han Bob & Dan take a look at the other lists in the top cut at the 2019 UK Open. A couple of lists that did well with some interesting builds and tricks. Cast - Dan & Bob Producer - Tim (spudgun_sniper) Recorded 20/04/2019 live via Skype Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro - Slade - Okey Cokey - Get It Together (1979) Used without permission - it's just for fun!

Episode 41 - UK System Open summary Will, Adam & Bob give their verdict on the 2019 UK System open. Discussing the venue, facilities and their gaming! Cast - Will, Adam & Bob Producer - Tim (spudgun_sniper) Recorded 16/04/2019 live from Element Games Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro - Mad Max Fury Road Oh, what a day, what a lovely day! Used without permission - it's just for fun!

Episode 40 - Broken or Brilliant Colm, Dan & Adam sit down to discuss the current big bad lists that are making all the news. Quad Phantoms & Fat Han. How do they work, what might need fixing or what might get nerfed in a future points update. Broken or Brilliant? Let us know what you think! Cast - Dan, Colm & Adam Producer - Tim (spudgun_sniper) Recorded 16/04/2019 live from Element Games Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro - Sia- Unstoppable Used without permission - it's just for fun!

Episode 39 - UK System Open Final Bob chat's to the two finalists from this years UK System Open - Luke 'Fishy' Townsend and the winner Jack Mooney. Bob finds out more about their lists, how they flew them and how their games went! Cast - Bob with special guests Luke 'Fishy' Townsed & Jack Mooney Producer - Tim (spudgun_sniper) Recorded 14/04/2019 live from Milton Keynes Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro - MC Hammer - U Can't Touch This Used without permission - it's just for fun!

Episode 38 - We're off to the 2019 UK Open Bit of a Snappier Shot at 34 minutes today as we guessed most will be travelling to Milton Keynes for the 2019 UK System Open. Bob chats to a load of the Sith Takers who are going to the event about what they're taking, what practice they've been doing, what their list hopes to face and not, and what the players hope to get out of the weekend! Hope you all have safe trips to Milton Keynes and we'll see you there! A lot of us will be down from mid afternoon and probably heading to TGI's for cocktails! See you there!! Cast - Bob & the Sith Takers X-wing Team Producer - Tim (spudgun_sniper) Recorded 09/04/2019 live from Element Games Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro - PJ & Duncan AKA - "Let's Get Ready To Rhumble" Used without permission - it's just for fun!

Episode 37 - Getting ready for the Big Event With the 2019 UK System Open just days away and another World record attendance on the cards (650+ players last we heard!) Will, Bob & Dan share some useful tips for preparing yourself for the big event! Whether it's sorting some food, bringing a tray to help move your ships or just remembering to drink plenty of water. Looking after the little things can have a massive influence on your performance on the tabletop! Cast - Will, Bob &Dan Producer - Tim (spudgun_sniper) Recorded 07/04/2019 live via Skype Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro - The pointer sisters - I'm so excited Used without permission - it's just for fun!

Episode 36 - A Tale of Two Tournaments Two Hyperspace trials have been run and won over the weekend! Will & Bob chat to the finalists of the Firestorm Games, Cardiff Hyperspace Trial Alex Birt & Julian Hood and Graham Saunders, finalist at the Vault 14, Doncaster, Hyperspace Trial (we did try to get OJ on as well but weren't able to quite get together). They chat to the finalists about their lists, what they might do to improve them, what they faired well and struggled against and a quick look forward to the UK System Open in Milton Keynes this weekend! Cast - Will, Bob, Alex Birt, Julian Hood & Graham Saunders Producer - Tim (spudgun_sniper) Recorded 07/04/2019 live via Skype Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro - Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Two Tribes (ZTIS 119) Used without permission - it's just for fun!

Episode 35 - A Fresh Perspective Bob chats to Jamie Perkins and Ed Ball who although fairly new to X-wing have an great amount of experience and success in competitive gaming and game design. How are they finding X-wing, thoughts on lists and ships and game design and balance. Cast - Bob, Jamie & Ed Producer - Tim (spudgun_sniper) Recorded 04/04/2019 live from Element Games, Stockport, UK Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro - The Osmonds - Crazy Horses Used without permission - it's just for fun!

X-wing community - you've taken your first step into a larger world Will & Adam are joined by Matt Hill who wanted to come on and talk about the x-wing community, what it's like being in the big family and how it has had a positive influence on us personally and socially. They also talk about their experiences visiting other shops & clubs and also taking part in massive events like the UK System Open. Travelling away from home may mean you don't know many people... but there are friends to be made if you want! Cast - Will, Adam & Matt Producer - Tim (spudgun_sniper) Recorded 01/04/2019 live via Skype Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro - Redbone - Come And Get Your Love Used without permission - it's just for fun!

Episode 33 - The Phantom Menace Adam, Bob & Will chat about the weekend's events - our monthly Sith Taker tournament at Element Games which saw Adam & Bob play in the final, The Hyperspace Trial at Dark Sphere down south, and the System Open event from Adepticon, Chicago! Cast - Will, Bob & Adam Producer - Tim (spudgun_sniper) Recorded 31/03/2019 live from Element Games Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro - Duel Of The Fates from Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace (Official Audio) Used without permission - it's just for fun!

Episode 32 - Begun the Clone War has Tim, Bob & Will chat about their experiences with the new Republic & Separatist ships, What has been working well and what not so much! Cast - Will, Bob & Tim Producer - Tim (spudgun_sniper) Recorded 28/03/2019 live from Element Games Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro - Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones: Begun the Clone War has Used without permission - it's just for fun!

Episode 31 - Using the Force Will, Colm & Adam chat about the Force mechanic, how they're finding it in 2.0 and how it affects game play and pilot choices. Do you agree with their assessment? Cast - Will, Colm & Adam Producer - Tim (spudgun_sniper) Recorded 25/03/2019 live via Skype Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro - Star Wars The Force Awakens - That's not how the force works Used without permission - it's just for fun!

Episode 30 - It's Morphin Time Another road trip as Colm, Bob & Tim head down to Rebel Base Gaming for their monthly X-wing event. The guys chat about their lists, their games and how they got on. Sound quality is a little patchy in places as we recorded this in the car on the way to/from the venue. Sorry - will keep working on it! Cast - Bob, Colm & Tim Producer - Tim (spudgun_sniper) Recorded 24/03/2019 live on the road Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro - Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Theme Song Used without permission - it's just for fun!

Episode 29 - 3rd Waves a Charm Bob, Colm and Gabriel chat about Wave 3 & the changes FFG have made to the Hyperspace Format Cast - Bob, Colm & Gabriel Producer - Tim (spudgun_sniper) Recorded 21/03/2019 live from Element Games Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro - Revenge of the Sith - R2D2 vs Super Battle Droids Used without permission - it's just for fun!

Episode 28 - Mid Week Musings Bob, Colm and Adam chat about the recent Hyperspace Trials. What lists have been doing well, what haven't and a general chat about the emerging meta Cast - Bob, Rich, Lewis Producer - Tim (spudgun_sniper) Recorded 18/03/2019 live via Skype Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro - Star Wars: The Last Jedi -- Poe Taunts Hux Used without permission - it's just for fun!

Episode 27 - Element Games Hyperspace Final Bob interviews the finalists of the 82 player 2019 Hyperspace Trial at Element Games - Richard Polley and the winner Lewis Witham! You can find the event's FB page here: www.facebook.com/events/266127214035973/ You can find the standings & lists for all the players here: tabletop.to/element-games-hyperspace-trial/ And streamed games including the Top cut + Final here: www.twitch.tv/spudgun_sniper Cast - Bob, Rich, Lewis Producer - Tim (spudgun_sniper) Recorded 17/03/2019 live from Element Games Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro - Iggy Pop - Louie Louie Used without permission - it's just for fun!

Episode 26 - Element Games Hyper Prep Will chats to Adam & Dan ahead of this weekends Hyperspace Trial at Element Games. What they are taking and what they expect to see! You can find the event's FB page here: www.facebook.com/events/266127214035973/ We're looking to have every list added to our tabletop.to page and you can follow the round draws and results here: https://tabletop.to/element-games-hyperspace-trial/ And not only that I'll be streaming the action live from my Twitch channel from 10am UK each day (6 rounds of swiss Saturday and Top 16 Sunday) www.twitch.tv/spudgun_sniper Cast - Will, Adam & Dan Producer - Tim (spudgun_sniper) Recorded 14/03/2019 via Skype Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro - Bon Jovi - Livin' On A Prayer Used without permission - it's just for fun!

Episode 25 - Tournament Organisation Tips Will asks Tim about some of his top Tips for running successful X-wing events. Tournament Organisation is often likened to Cat Herding but can be very rewarding if you plan your event well ahead of time. This episode is a long one at 29 minutes! But should hopefully be useful for anyone looking to run events. Cryodex can be found here: https://github.com/Killerardvark/CryodexSource Tabletop.to can be found here: https://tabletop.to/ Cast - Will & Tim Producer - Tim (spudgun_sniper) Recorded 11/03/2019 via Skype Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro - EDS, an HP Company 'Cat Herders' Clip Used without permission - it's just for fun!

Episode 24 - Warboar Hyperspace Trial Colm, Bob and Adam chat about the weekends Hyperspace Trial at Warboar Games in Bromley, UK. What lists did well and what caught their eye. You can find Phil GC's Blog where he discusses his games and winning list here: https://suchanxwinghipster.wordpress.com/2019/03/10/hst2-the-road-to-worlds/ Cast - Colm, Bob & Adam Producer - Tim (spudgun_sniper) Recorded 10/03/2019 via Skype Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro - Star Wars: The Force Awakens One Hell of A Pilot Clip Used without permission - it's just for fun!

Episode 23 - Making our March Minds up Colm, Will and Adam chat about the lists they have been flying and what changes and improvements they are thinking of making based on recent events and games they've played. All with a view for getting ready for the Element Games Hyperspace trial on March 16th! Cast - Colm, Will & Adam Producer - Tim (spudgun_sniper) Recorded 06/03/2019 via Skype Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro - Bucks Fizz - Making Your Mind Up Used without permission - it's just for fun!