Welcome to Season 4, Episode 2 of Deploy the Garrison! Kris and Alan dive deep into the early days of Star Wars: Legion’s new edition, reflecting on first impressions, game feel, and what it means to step into this fresh era of play. From the removal of Emperor Palpatine to the growing pains of terrain changes, they don’t hold back. We also discuss…

We’re officially kicking off Season 4 and welcoming in the new edition of Star Wars: Legion with a huge double interview! Will Shick and Will Pagani from Atomic Mass Games join us to talk through the April 15th rules update and what the next era of Legion looks like. 🧠 Topics include: The removal of Emperor Palpatine and Imperial Royal Guard Why th…

Kris and Alan are back from Adepticon 2025! We talk through Alan’s run in the World Championship, how he earned Best Imperial, and what we learned from our interview with Will Shick. Big moments, big laughs, and some surprising insights from AMG’s head of studio—this one has it all! 🎧 Listen now and join the conversation! 📢 Want to support the show…

In this special episode, Kris sits down with Will Shick, Head of Studio at Atomic Mass Games, to talk about the future of Star Wars: Legion. We cover design philosophy, card packs, starter boxes, organized play, and what the GAMA 2025 reveals mean for the community. It’s a candid conversation with one of the most influential voices in Star Wars tab…

Star Wars: Unlimited competitive play is in full swing! Join Ed, Kris, and Alan as they break down their Planetary Qualifier experiences, analyzing what worked, what didn’t, and how the meta is shaping up. Plus, with Jump to Lightspeed prereleases happening, we take a look at how the new set could impact tournament play moving forward. Will the est…

🚀 GAMA 2025 brought major reveals for Star Wars: Legion! AMG showcased new starter boxes, card packs, organized play updates, and more. Kris and Alan break down the biggest announcements and discuss how these changes impact the community. In this episode: 🏗️ Breaking down the new starter boxes – what’s inside and how they change onboarding for new …

In Focus returns! This time, Kris, Ed, and Sean take a deep dive into Excalibur (1981), one of the most iconic (and sometimes divisive) takes on Arthurian legend. Kris leads the discussion, breaking down Excalibur’s unique approach to the myth, its visual style, and how it compares to other Arthurian films. From Uther Pendragon’s chaotic rule to th…

Join Kris and Alan for another episode of Deploy the Garrison! In this episode, the Officers Mess segment covers Kris’s upcoming move and how it will affect the show. With all of Kris’s Legion models packed away, we discuss what content makes sense while we wait for the full rules release—and invite listeners to submit topic suggestions in our Disc…

Join Ed, Kris, and Alan as they break down the latest Star Wars: Unlimited news in this packed episode! Right after our last recording, FFG dropped a wave of crucial updates, including details on the Rotation System for Premier format—so that’s our main focus this week. The crew also dives into the big news about the Star Wars: Unlimited World Cham…

Join Kris and Alan for another episode of Deploy the Garrison! In this episode, the Officers Mess segment covers Alan’s process for building two lists for an Intro Game, and we take a look at the recently previewed ARF Troopers, the new Special Forces unit for the Grand Army of the Republic. For the main topic, we dive into a listener question from…

Join Ed, Kris, and Alan (Deploy the Garrison) for an in-depth Star Wars: Unlimited discussion! With Sean away this week, Kris leads the charge as we revisit a topic sparked during our 2024 year-in-review episode: the relative strength of Set One in the Star Wars: Unlimited card game. From key strategies and standout cards to broader gameplay implic…

In this episode of Deploy the Garrison, Alan and Kris dive into list building for the Echo Base Defenders, a Rebel Alliance Battle Force. They walk through three different lists, breaking down the reasoning behind their choices, discussing command cards, and sharing insights on how they think these lists will perform on the battlefield. In the Offi…

Join Ed, Sean, and Kris as we kick off 2025 with an episode full of hopes, dreams, and plans! This week, Sean leads the discussion on what we’re most excited about for the year ahead. From gaming releases and hobby goals to personal milestones, we dive into everything we’re looking forward to in 2025. Check out the website: https://dicehate.com Joi…

Join Ed, Sean, Kris, and special guest Alan (host of Deploy the Garrison) as we wrap up the year with our 2024 holiday show! In this episode, we reflect on the highs and lows of 2024 and share what we're excited about for 2025. From personal highlights to gaming moments and everything in between, this year-in-review is packed with fun stories, thou…

Join Kris and Alan in this episode of Deploy the Garrison! In the Officer's Mess, Alan shares his experience running a Blizzard Force list crafted by Kris at a local monthly event. Did the snowy empire reign supreme, or did the thaw set in too soon? For the main topic, the duo dives into two exciting new units for the Separatist Alliance in Star Wa…

Alan takes the reins in this special episode as he recaps the Star Wars: Legion event at PAX Unplugged. Joining him are Brenden from the Inglorious Blasters podcast, who served as the Head Consular (Head Judge and Tournament Organizer), and Nick from the Legion 99 podcast, who emerged as the overall event winner. Tune in for a deep dive into the ev…

Join Ed, Sean, and Kris as we dive into Ed’s chosen topic: how and where to start collecting retro video games! From tracking down classic titles to building a collection that won’t break the bank, we share tips, tricks, and nostalgic moments from our own gaming experiences. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a complete newbie, this episode has…

In this episode of Deploy the Garrison, Alan and Kris dive into the art of army list construction for the Imperial Remnant Battle Force. Alan leads the "Officers Mess" segment, discussing a recent game he played over the weekend. In the main segment, the duo breaks down strategies for building a powerful and effective Imperial Remnant list, focusin…

Join Ed, Sean, and Kris for the second installment of the In Focus Movie Review series, where we dive into Ed’s pick, the 80’s fantasy classic Krull! From the iconic Glaive to the bizarre mix of sci-fi and fantasy, we break down what makes Krull both a cult favorite and a product of its time. Expect thoughtful reviews, hilarious tangents, and our s…

Join Alan and Kris as they discuss the latest news for Star Wars: Legion, including the rules changes, and new points that AMG just dropped. Check out the website: https://deploythegarrison.com/ Make sure you head over to the DiceHate Discord to join our growing community: https://discord.gg/SYZqBwG You can support the channel on Patreon: https://w…

Ed, Kris, and Alan chat about the latest Star Wars: Unlimited news of Boba Fett Leader being Suspended from Premier Play. They talk about how it could impact the game, and then look at what they think could be some choice picks in the emerging meta. Link to the Article: https://starwarsunlimited.com/articles/a-leader-suspended Check out the website…

Kris & Alan catch up and cover the episode that should have been. Focused on double sized units and their thoughts on them. Check out the website: https://deploythegarrison.com/ Make sure you head over to the DiceHate Discord to join our growing community: https://discord.gg/SYZqBwG You can support the channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Di…

Join Ed, Sean, Kris, and their surprise guest, ChatGPT, for a deep dive into how the rise of AI could reshape the tabletop and miniatures gaming landscape. What starts as a focused look at AI’s potential quickly evolves into a lively discussion, full of classic Lack of Focus tangents. Tune in for thoughtful debate, some unexpected twists, and the u…

Ed, Sean, and Kris talk about their gaming, and what they have been up to, then move smoothly into a discussion on what makes Warhammer 40,000, Dungeons and Dragons, and Magic: The Gathering the Golden Standard for their respective genres. Check out the website: https://dicehate.com Make sure you head over to the DiceHate Discord to join our growin…

Join Ed, Sean, Kris, and Alan for a nice catch up as we all have lots of news. Check out the website: https://dicehate.com Make sure you head over to the DiceHate Discord to join our growing community: https://discord.gg/SYZqBwG You can support the channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DiceHate Check us out on Social Media: Facebook:https://w…

Alan & Kris start exploring the new Battle Plans now that they have had a few games of not new Legion. Check out the website: https://deploythegarrison.com/ Make sure you head over to the DiceHate Discord to join our growing community: https://discord.gg/SYZqBwG You can support the channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DiceHate Check us out o…

Alan and Kris are joined by returning guest Evan as they go long on this one, chatting about their thoughts on the rules changes now that they have all had some time, built some lists and played some games. Check out the website: https://deploythegarrison.com/ Make sure you head over to the DiceHate Discord to join our growing community: https://di…

Alan, Ed, and Kris are still talking SW:U. We are sure Sean will be back to save us from becoming a full TCG Podcast soon! Check out the website: https://dicehate.com Make sure you head over to the DiceHate Discord to join our growing community: https://discord.gg/SYZqBwG You can support the channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DiceHate Chec…

Sean is away for a few weeks so Ed & Kris are joined by Alan from the Deploy the Garrison Podcast as they talk Star Wars Unlimited. Check out the website: https://dicehate.com Make sure you head over to the DiceHate Discord to join our growing community: https://discord.gg/SYZqBwG You can support the channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dice…

OK, DtG Open 2 is over, the post episode recording is in the bag, and we have a whole load of new Legion to go over! Check out the website: https://deploythegarrison.com/ Deploy the Garrison Open: https://dicehate.com/store/p/dtgopen Make sure you head over to the DiceHate Discord to join our growing community: https://discord.gg/SYZqBwG You can su…

Join Alan and Kris as they give you the scoop on this years Deploy the Garrison open! Check out the website: https://deploythegarrison.com/ Deploy the Garrison Open: https://dicehate.com/store/p/dtgopen Make sure you head over to the DiceHate Discord to join our growing community: https://discord.gg/SYZqBwG You can support the channel on Patreon: h…

Oh my! We had planned to chat about the upcoming DtG Open GT and spitball some list ideas for our new armies, but today's news forced a bit of a change! Join Alan and Kris as they try to remain calm and chat about some off the cuff thoughts on the Legion updates. Check out the website: https://deploythegarrison.com/ Deploy the Garrison Open: https:…

Ed leads the show this time with a look at what games Kris and Sean would take away with them on a Desert Island, Kris cheats, but it's still a good topic... Check out the website: https://dicehate.com Make sure you head over to the DiceHate Discord to join our growing community: https://discord.gg/SYZqBwG You can support the channel on Patreon: ht…

Join Kris and Alan as they delve in to some Empire List Building, taking a closer look at more of the units with an eye on if they are units you want to take multiples of, or if you just want to throw in a single unit. We also have the results of which Faction Kris will be playing next, after you all voted, more exciting news for the Deploy the Gar…

Kicking off Season 3, we have an episode we have been meaning to get to for a while. We open the discussion on Spammable units, vs Units that you just want to Splash in to a list. Alan and Kris also talk the Deploy the Garrison Open, which has official GT status and is fast approaching, and Kris's plan to let the listeners pick his next army! Most …

Join Ed, Sean, & Kris as they have a surprise guest, and impromptu topic for this weeks show! Check out the website: https://dicehate.com Make sure you head over to the DiceHate Discord to join our growing community: https://discord.gg/SYZqBwG You can support the channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DiceHate Check us out on Social Media: Fac…

It's taken us a while to be able to do this, but Deploy the Garrison is back with Alan and Kris addressing the future of the show. It was hard work to record, so apologies if its a hard listen at times. Thank you, and we love all of you. Miss you Zack Check out the website: https://deploythegarrison.com/ Deploy the Garrison Open: https://dicehate.c…

Hey folks, Lack of Focus is back after a brief hiatus to finally get around to the Movie Review for the 1983 Animated Fantasy Movie Fire & Ice, which you can find on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/ENy82ESS2t4?si=0gSk5RSoJLcLYa4K Due to the break, we added a flight deck on to the end of the show and yet somehow managed to keep to a 2 hour run time! …

Sean is back, joining Ed and Kris as they discuss Fantasy Flight Games newest Star Wars Card Game, Star Wars: Unlimited. Check out the website: https://dicehate.com Make sure you head over to the DiceHate Discord to join our growing community: https://discord.gg/SYZqBwG You can support the channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DiceHate Check …

Strap in folks, we have Evan back this week to talk his experiences at Adepticon, and help us go over the new Republic Commandos and Imperial Range Troopers. Check out the website: https://deploythegarrison.com/ Make sure you head over to the DiceHate Discord to join our growing community: https://discord.gg/SYZqBwG You can support the channel on P…

Join Ed & Kris as they catch up post Adepticon and get all excited about Star Wars: Unlimited! Check out the website: https://dicehate.com Make sure you head over to the DiceHate Discord to join our growing community: https://discord.gg/SYZqBwG You can support the channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DiceHate Check us out on Social Media: Fa…

Hey folks, Kris, Alan, & Zack are back from Adepticon and are excited to share their experiences with you all. Check out the website: https://deploythegarrison.com/ Make sure you head over to the DiceHate Discord to join our growing community: https://discord.gg/SYZqBwG You can support the channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DiceHate Check …

Join Kris, Zack, & Alan as they go over their predictions for what the worlds meta will look like for the main topic, and in the Officer's Mess, they chat about Inquisitors, and Kris being the new Deploy the Garrison Champion... Check out the website: https://deploythegarrison.com/ Make sure you head over to the DiceHate Discord to join our growing…

Join Kris, Sean, and Ed for another episode of Lack of Focus, this time they talk about motivation and how it impacts their Hobby, Gaming, and life in general. Check out the website: https://dicehate.com Make sure you head over to the DiceHate Discord to join our growing community: https://discord.gg/SYZqBwG You can support the channel on Patreon: …

Join Sean, Ed, and Kris for this episode of Lack of Focus, where they talk about different IPs and what great (and some not so great) games that they have inspired. Check out the website: https://dicehate.com Make sure you head over to the DiceHate Discord to join our growing community: https://discord.gg/SYZqBwG You can support the channel on Patr…

Kris takes a night off and Alan and Zack host a party. David and Evan join the cast to talk tournament etiquette, Geonosians, and Ewoks. Check out the website: https://deploythegarrison.com/ Make sure you head over to the DiceHate Discord to join our growing community: https://discord.gg/SYZqBwG You can support the channel on Patreon: https://www.p…

It's Zack's show this week, and we let him ask the questions, and he wants to know why we play. So come along with us for a slightly longer show, but the topic deserved some deep dives. Check out the website: https://deploythegarrison.com/ Make sure you head over to the DiceHate Discord to join our growing community: https://discord.gg/SYZqBwG You …

In this episode of Lack of Focus, Ed raises the question of Horror in RPGs and if you can do it successfully. Check out the website: https://dicehate.com Make sure you head over to the DiceHate Discord to join our growing community: https://discord.gg/SYZqBwG You can support the channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DiceHate Check us out on S…

Zack is having a crisis of confidence on list choices for Worlds, and Alan is actually going, so we take some time to chat about that. Check out the website: https://deploythegarrison.com/ Make sure you head over to the DiceHate Discord to join our growing community: https://discord.gg/SYZqBwG You can support the channel on Patreon: https://www.pat…

Ed picked the movie for this one as we close out our look at 90s "B" Movies with 1997's The Relic, so listen in and see if you disagree with the hot takes from Sean, Kris, and Ed. Check out the website: https://dicehate.com Make sure you head over to the DiceHate Discord to join our growing community: https://discord.gg/SYZqBwG You can support the …