Best Planning Phase Syndicate LLC Podcasts (2025)

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Vader Wins a Showdown | Richmond Prep | More Lists to Watch For 1:32:14

5d ago1:32:14

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Here we are one week out from Richmond SQ and we are looking to talk about how to prep for a larger tournament. We also look at some lists from Showdowns that caught our eye that you should be on the lookout for. Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate …

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Jango Gets the Axe | First Jango Free Tournament Weekend | New Lists | PPS | Star Wars Unlimited 1:44:54

14d ago1:44:54

1:44:54

Jango is now suspended and the meta is going wild with decks that have been unlocked and new ones that are now viable. This episode will focus on the first tournament weekend without Jango and cover some of the results. We also talk about a few pet decks we are working on that we are loving into this new meta. Links --------- Youtube: https://www.y…

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Legends of the Force Spoilers | LOF Early Leader Predictions | Denver-Liverpool SQ Results 1:55:10

21d ago1:55:10

1:55:10

This week is jam packed with various segments as we try to cover all that happened in SWU this week. The team gets together to talk about the spoilers from Legends of the Force as well as make some way to early leader predictions. We will also cover the results from Denver and Liverpool Sectional Qualifiers and see if Jango wins again. Links ------…

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X-Wing EP : XWA PointsUpdate and SL Reveals 1:50:23

21d ago1:50:23

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We are back with post World news. XWA has revealed points along with surprise new pilots for Scum, FO and Resistance. We are joined by GSP’s own James “Raptor” Ritter going over the SLs, points and more! Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate Facebook:…

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March 30th Tournament Analysis | Should We Ban Jango | PQ Announcement 2:01:44

28d ago2:01:44

2:01:44

This week marks the first week we have major tournaments and you guessed it, we are here to break down the meta, the winners of the BIATL 6K and 2K as well as the Sector Qualifier in Milan Italy. We also talk about the PQs that will be firing off in May, what prizes they have and what ones you will see our team at. Links --------- Youtube: https://…

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New List Testing Bananza | What Could Beat Jango | Galactic Championship Previews 1:46:40

1M ago1:46:40

1:46:40

Wondering if Jango is the new deck to beat to see if your deck is competitive? Well we answer those questions tonight in a new episode discussing Jango and how to beat him. We also cover the new previews for the Galactic Championship. If that was not enough we also have several new decks tonight we cover and review why we think they are fun and com…

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Zuckuss SL and Worlds 2025 Prep 32:57

1M ago32:57

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We are back with the last XWA Scum SL reveals with Zuckuss! Also as Adepticon approaches. We will go over basics for worlds prep for improving your skills for range control and setups. Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate Facebook: https://www.facebo…

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XWA Scum Standard Loadout Spoilers | EP 156 PPS | Star Wars X-Wing 45:18

1M ago45:18

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Tanner and JJ team up to review the new Scum SL Cards the XWA released this week. We discuss which ones we think will make a splash and then talk about our thoughts for cost for each of the cards. Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate Facebook: https:…

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Double Loss Rules Change | Upgrade Removal Discussion | Cards to Watch | PPS | Star Wars Unlimited 1:50:41

1M ago1:50:41

1:50:41

Another week and more games played with the new set. The team talks about some leaders and cards they feel are on the rise. They also hold a discussion on Upgrade Removal cards and talk through if we should be running them or not. Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@plann…

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Finch and Stromboli Appear as New Standard Loadout Cards 20:35

2M ago20:35

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The XWA have released two more SL cards for Resistance. Tanner and JJ review the new cards, their interactions and rate how good each of the new pilots are. Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndic…

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New Erratas and Rules Interaction Explanations | Pre-Release Weekend Recap | PPS | Star Wars Unlimited 1:03:35

2M ago1:03:35

1:03:35

A long weekend has been had by all, but now that we are through Pre-Release weekend for Set 4, Jump to Lightspeed, we can now breathe a little and focus on building decks. Whether or not you got a full play set, I am sure you are itching to try out new decks. We also are going to cover some of the different errata’s and some unique rules interactio…

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New Resistance Spoilers from XWA | PPS | Star Wars X-Wing 29:38

2M ago29:38

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We are back with new reveals from the XWA for the Resistance! We will also take a look at the announcement for the OP kits for the next season of play, post Adepticon worlds. . Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/P…

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Understanding When to Be the Beatdown | Jump to Lightspeed Pre Release Analysis 1:29:35

2M ago1:29:35

1:29:35

With one week till Pre-Release, we decided to dedicate a full episode to reviewing what you should know going into the weekend. We cover whether or not you are the Beatdown and when you should control the game. Also we cover what cards we feel will be the most impactful during the Pre Release event. Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/…

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Jump to Lightspeed Leader Tier Ranking | PPS | Star Wars Unlimited 1:06:28

2M ago1:06:28

1:06:28

With all the leaders spoiled for the next set, the team sits down and hashes out who they think are the up and coming top meta contenders. While Tanner speculates about a few leaders he thinks might be S Tier, the rest of the team try to talk him out of it. Check out their document to see their joint tier list, as well as each persons individual ti…

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New XWA First Order Spoilers | PPS | Star Wars X-Wing 37:37

2M ago37:37

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Two X-Wing Episodes in one week? Well we did the unthinkable and recorded our thoughts on the new SL spoilers for First Order that the XWA spoiled last week. JJ and Tanner sit down and review what they would pay for the new pilots and which ones they think will stand out. Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtd…

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XWA Epic Reveals and Philosophy with Paul Heaver | PPS | Star Wars X-Wing 1:21:24

2M ago1:21:24

1:21:24

We are back with new reveals from the XWA and we have our guest host Paul Heaver with us to go over the spoilers for the new Epic Standard Loadout cards for all the factions. We discuss their philosophy on what they did to bring us the points changes as well as some of the behind the scenes reasons for card names and characters. Links --------- You…

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I Smell Fear and It Smells Good / More Spoilers / Set Rotation 2:10:10

2M ago2:10:10

2:10:10

As we are getting closer to Jump to LightSpeed, the spoilers are becoming more wild and the set is filling out nicely. This week the crew covers all the remaining spoilers they missed as well as reviewing what leaders are left. We wrap up our Set 3 Coverage of PQ Season this week with some interesting decks and our thoughts on the status of the lea…

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We Got the Decks - Jump to Lightspeed Deckbuilding | PQ Analysis | New Spoilers 2:03:30

3M ago2:03:30

2:03:30

Excitement is building as we are now officially over half way through set 4 spoilers. This episode we will see some of the new reveals that are allowing some creative juices to flow. With that being said we will reveal 5 new decks that we think are fun and ready to start playing once Set 4 drops. As always we will have a quick review of the last we…

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Planning Phase Top’s a Michigan PQ 2:18:15

3M ago2:18:15

2:18:15

This week is going to be a discussion on the Lansing Michigan PQ. Tanner went 6-1 in Swiss while Alex went 5-2 in Swiss and both made the Top Cut. They will recount their day reviewing their rounds and the lists they played. In the end, Alex came in 4th and Tanner came in 5th for the day. Also there was some spoilers and the guys hash out what spoi…

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Jump to Lightspeed Thrawn Leader Reveal | Week 4 PQ Results | Meta Analysis 2:23:07

3M ago2:23:07

2:23:07

This week there was some big excitement happening with new leader reveals and more capital ships. We cover the numerous reveals and talk about our new favorite leaders. We also cover the Week 4 results from the PQs that happened last weekend. Reviewing the current meta and if it has shifted away from Han or if we need to buckle up for more Han then…

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Capital Ships, Admiral Piett, and Week 3 PQ Results Oh My 2:33:25

3M ago2:33:25

2:33:25

Set 4 Spoilers are now rolling out and we have some cool new leaders that we are going to talk about for this episode. With all the hype for new capital ships, we are excited to talk about space units and if we no longer have to fear not having enough units in space. We also get into PQ results for week 3 and talk about if Han is still top dog in t…

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I Never Used to Believe This Mumbo Jumbo / Han Yellow Dominates 1:29:33

3M ago1:29:33

1:29:33

Week two of PQ season is wrapping up with a not so surprising contender for the top Leader. Han Yellow must be all out of bubble gum cause he is kicking @$$ all over the PQ scene. This week we cover the overall numbers and a few decks we thought would be good to review as up and coming decks. We also review our new segment we will be rolling out in…

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Season 2 PQ Season Opening Weekend 1:49:08

4M ago1:49:08

1:49:08

Welcome to 2025 the year that SWU takes over the world. After a two week hiatus the team is back together to talk about the recent PQ that Tanner played in along with results from other PQs. They also will dive into the missed spoilers from last week and will round the show out by reviewing the top decks from the meta right now. Join us on https://…

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Holiday’s are a Comin’ with Wookies and Droids 1:45:31

4M ago1:45:31

1:45:31

For our Last episode of the year, we decided to go a little lighter on theme and provide a few fun decks that we felt would be fun to play and thematic in nature. We tackle Wookies and Droids tonight for some fun decks that you can jam at your locals. We also have our Academy Training discussion on Evaluating Your Deck along with analyzing two deck…

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PQ Preparation and Deck Analysis 2:07:17

4M ago2:07:17

2:07:17

This week we are updating our PQ Preparation video with a Set 3 make over. With new decks presenting themselves we decided to review how to prep for a PQ with understanding the meta, choosing a deck, and how to sideboard. We then review some of the top decks you will be seeing as you go to your PQ. Join us on https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesynd…

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Jumping to Lightspeed to Deploy Space Leaders 1:21:44

5M ago1:21:44

1:21:44

FFG recently dropped a bombshell this week and revealed the first information from Set 4 Jump to Lightspeed and it looks spectacular. With the next set we will see new leaders that roam in space as well as some new tokens to add to the set. This episode is dedicated to reviewing the new cards, speculating on what is to come, and talking about how t…

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New Points Means New Meta 51:11

5M ago51:11

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This month our X-Wing Podcast reviews the new points that where dropped by the XWA to help change the meta and fix a few outliers. This episode features the new changes as well as Tanner and JJs thoughts on new list building possibilities. Join us on https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate live every Sunday night at 9 pm est to talk about Star…

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Building New Decks is Fun with Nala Se, IG 88, Ashoka, and Many More 1:32:02

5M ago1:32:02

1:32:02

Did everyone say they want new decks? Well tonight we are going to give you some of the fun decks we have been building and playing. We are championing some new decks to try and continue to make the new meta fun. We also cover a couple of tournaments to see any other new competitive decks coming out. Join us on https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesy…

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Building with Coordinate & Exploit / First Tournament Data from SCG Columbus 2:03:29

5M ago2:03:29

2:03:29

After a slight delay, we are back with a look at the tournaments from last weekend at SCG Columbus. We look at the Top 8 decks and then review if we feel other decks will rise up alongside these. Also we do our Academy Training segment where we take an indepth look at the new Exploit and Coordinate keywords as well as building decks around them. Jo…

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Boba Fett Gets Suspended / Twin Suns Deck Building with Set 3 1:35:46

6M ago1:35:46

1:35:46

With the news from FFG about Boba Fett 1 being suspended and the official launch of Set 3 Twilight of the Republic, we are excited about the new possibilities that can happen with leaders. We discuss who we think will become more viable and if Sabine will just be the new menace to the republic. We also dive into some Twin Suns discussion about what…

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Welcome to the Twilight of the Republic / Prerelease Weekend Review / Is Anakin God 1:58:40

6M ago1:58:40

1:58:40

This weekend saw the release of set 3 Twilight of the Republic. With prerelease frenzy setting down, we attended quite a few releases. We review our pulls, some of the decks we played and who we think were the best leaders for sealed. We also have a few decks built that are updated with set three cards that we wanted to share with everyone. We also…

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Return of the TIE Phantom and the Starwing 37:03

6M ago37:03

37:03

We are back with another review of the AMG released print and play ships of the TIE Phantom and the Alpha Class Starwing. We will look at the new SL cards and points as well as the XWA’s update for the versions of the same. Join us on https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate live every Sunday night at 9 pm est to talk about Star Wars Unlimited …

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Twilight of the Republic PreRelease Weekend 1:59:40

6M ago1:59:40

1:59:40

Prerelease weekend is upon us and we are so excited to start playing with Set 3 we decided to do a deep dive into what cards we think will be good in sealed for the weekend. We also provide a tier list for Set 3 leaders who we think are going to be good. And we conclude Season 0 with the last few PQs that happened this weekend and we get to see if …

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Season 0 Planetary Qualifier Week 3 Analysis 52:32

6M ago52:32

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Week 3 of planetary qualifiers are in the bag and we analyze the changes in the meta, plus some really cool decks. We talk about how to fight the meta, what you should play for week 4 and if there is any new innovation to learn from. Join us on https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate live every Sunday night at 9 pm est to talk about Star Wars …

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Sacrifices Not Made In Vain / Last of the Spoilers 1:39:01

6M ago1:39:01

1:39:01

Four new leaders and 30 cards to spoil this week. We have a lot to cover as we determine which host was the most accurate guessing which leaders would be in set 3. Also we have so many more cards to reveal that will help change the game. Join us on https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate live every Sunday night at 9 pm est to talk about Star W…

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The Greatest Teacher is Failure / PQ Week 2 Results / Set 3 Spoilers Continued 2:20:46

7M ago2:20:46

2:20:46

This week was the second week for PQ’s around the world. While we are still seeing Boba and Sabine dominate the meta’s, Tanner tries his hand at Qira and makes Top 16. They also review the newest spoilers with Tanner’s new favorite Leader being revealed. To round out the show the guys talk about their predictions for the last four leaders and Tanne…

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Planetary Qualifier Week 1 Results and Analysis 2:02:37

7M ago2:02:37

2:02:37

Planetary Qualifiers are in full swing and Boba is making its way into the meta again. We cover all the major results from this weekend and talk about what we feel the meta will be like for next weekend. We also have some awesome spoilers this week and will cover them in all their glory. Join us on https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate live …

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France Meta Breakdown / More Spoilers / Jango is a Menace 1:29:19

7M ago1:29:19

1:29:19

This week we cover results from a 150 person tournament in France. We look at the meta over there plus a weekend of showdowns that happened in Paris to see what is topping the meta going into Planetary Qualifier Week. We also cover Jango and all the current cards that he could interact with as we feel he may be more important in the next set then w…

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Understanding the Meta Decks for Planetary Qualifiers 2:14:03

7M ago2:14:03

2:14:03

As the planetary qualifier season draws closer, the team takes a look at some of the top meta decks to discuss how to beat them, how to play them, and what you should be expecting at large tournaments. They also review the new spoilers from set 3 talking about Tanner’s new favorite three drop and how he wants to break it. Join us on https://www.twi…

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Curio Cavern 1K Breakdown / Padme’ and Dooku Make a Splash 1:59:45

7M ago1:59:45

1:59:45

This week Curio Cavern released their list for their 24 player 1K in VA. We talk about a few of the lists and discuss what is happening with the meta. Then we are onto spoilers for the week with two new leaders we are very excited about. Join us on https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate live every Sunday night at 9 pm est to talk about Star W…

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Spoiler Season and European Open Tournament Results 1:56:23

8M ago1:56:23

1:56:23

What an exciting week we have had with spoilers. Our show got to spoil a card and we got 20 other cards to review. Also this weekend was one of the largest tournaments in the world for SWU and we break down the top 4 lists as well as a few Top 64 lists that the team felt were unique lists we had not seen in a while. Join us on https://www.twitch.tv…

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XWA Interview with Oli Pocknell on Beta Points 1:04:22

8M ago1:04:22

1:04:22

With the new XWA Beta points live, we sat down to talk with the head of the points development Oli Pocknell about points, philosophies and more. They cover questions about faction identity, the reason that extended came back, and how they plan to balance the different factions going forward. Join us on https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate l…

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Star Wars Unlimited Twilight of the Republic SPOILER Reveal 12:44

8M ago12:44

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Spoiler Week Continues with a reveal FFG sent to us. We will be sharing the Spoiler from FFG Join us on https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate live every Sunday night at 9 pm est to talk about Star Wars Unlimited as we continue to fall in love with this game.By Planning Phase Syndicate LLC

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XWA Beta Points Release Reactions 20:36

8M ago20:36

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We are back with our X-Wing podcast to talk about the new XWA Beta Points, the changes to the rules, and some of our first impressions of the points. JJ and Tanner sit down and review the new documents from the XWA and talk about the their future interview with Oli from XWA. Join us on https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate live every Sunday …

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What Leader is Top Dog in the Meta 1:48:03

8M ago1:48:03

1:48:03

A long weekend is upon us and the team is back to talk more Unlimited. Tonight they officially announce that they will be part of the Kick Off for Spoiler Week for Set 3 Twilight of the Republic. They also break down the recent 170 person UK Tournament Meta and Top 8 lists. They will cover the new spoilers from FFG that came out and will also cover…

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August Leader Tier Ranking with Harry Nick 2:23:13

8M ago2:23:13

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With a couple of big tournaments down, we are looking to see what the Meta will hold next as we come upon Store Champion Season and then into Planetary Qualifier Season. We are joined by the infamous Harry Nick to determine which leaders we feel are good and which ones need some love. We will also cover the new spoilers that came out. Join us on ht…

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Palpatine Aggression Deck Building with Elliot 2:18:29

8M ago2:18:29

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We have an amazing episode this week where we will do a deep dive into a deck that is near and dear to our hearts. We will be covering Palpatine Aggression in all its glory with Elliot who took it to GenCon this year for a 5-2 finish. We talk through how the deck started, what Set 2 has done to enhance it, and talk about lines of play. Join us on h…

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What Should You Resource / More Results with Young Scum Han 1:26:41

9M ago1:26:41

1:26:41

Ever wonder what you should resource? Well look no farther as the team meets to determine what is a good resourcing strategy. They dive into what you are looking for when you resource and discuss how smuggling cards change the game. The team also dissects some results from last weekend where we continue to see a strong showing for Han and a new app…

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And Then There Was Gencon 2:15:10

9M ago2:15:10

2:15:10

This weekend FFG decided to give us some spoilers at GenCon and we are excited to share some Set 3 insights and everything they revealed. We will also cover our predictions for leaders since we love trying to predict things too early. Lastly we bring back our Chaos of War segment and review the statistics collected from various people throughout th…

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Han Comes Out to Play / Baltimore Breakdown / Building Twin Suns Decks 1:44:11

9M ago1:44:11

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With Gencon on the horizon and Baltimore behind us, the team launch’s their The Chaos of War segment to discuss tournament and meta results for this past weekend. They also talk about the meta over the last few weeks to help predict what you might run into at Gencon. FFG released their Planetary Qualifiers and the team reviews which ones they are a…

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