A Clan of Two - A Star Wars Shatterpoint Podcast

This week the Clan of Two reviews the newest reinforcements for the Separatist Alliance, the Terror From Below Squad Pack! Based upon the Mon Cala arc from the fourth season of The Clone Wars, this box contains the manipulative and savage Riff Tamson, the traitorous Nossor Ri, and the intimidating Aqua Droids. This set is sure to add more options for Separatist Alliance teams, whether as individual units or the whole squad!Starting off with the set's Primary Unit, Riff Tamson, Grif and Hunter discuss his abilities and stances, highlighting his aggressive and mobile playstyle that will pair well with other Separatist Primary Units like Asajj Ventress or General Grevious. Riff brings 8 Squad Points to build his squad with, but only 2 Force for your overall pool. Not that he needs to worry about low Force, as with his Identity and stats, he's sure to be refreshing plenty of Force for your team!Next up is Nossor Ri, the first 3 Point Cost Secondary Unit available to the Separatists! His Unit and Stance cards are packed full of useful supportive abilities for your strike team, providing extra dice for attacks and Order Deck manipulation, as well as plenty of Recovers and Shoves to help control the battlefield and keep your own Units topped up.Last but certainly not least are the dreaded Aqua Droids. A 5PC Support Unit, these (massive) droids pack quite the punch (literally), with plenty of abilities to get them into any brawl and the health and defenses to keep them there, as well as a unique ability that allows them to reduce the Cover of a unit they target with a ranged attack!Talking over lists, Hunter starts with a list that pairs well with Count Dooku, with plenty of tricks (both offensive and defensive) to make for an excellent scoring team. Meanwhile, Grif leans all in on the violence Riff provides, pairing him with Asajj Ventress to maximize the aggressive power these two Primary Units and their squads bring to the table!Is Riff Tamson and his associates enough to signal a return of Separatists? We sure hope so! Be sure to pick up a box of them when they officially release on August 15th._________________________________________________________________________________Got questions about the show or for the cast? Feel free to reach out using the methods below!Discord -Grif -> @thatfunkypigeonHunter -> @slothlviiEmail - aclanoftwopodcast@gmail.com

It's nostalgia time for the Clan of Two as they review the recently revealed Delta Squad, Form Up! Squad Pack! Debuting in the 2005 Republic Commando video game, Delta Squad has been largely absent from media (aside from a small cameo in The Clone Wars and a brief role for RC-1262 in The Bad Batch) until now! Now this team of elite commandos get to bring their confusing and frightening tactics to Shatterpoint! Grif and Hunter start with the boss himself, RC-1138 "Boss". An aggressive Primary Unit, Boss has a lot of tools at his disposal to engage the enemy and wound your opponents, with Stances that give you options between a melee-focused side that offers up to 9 damage (before factoring in conditions and expertise) and a range-focused side that provides a lot of utility and support options.Next up is Delta's second-in-command, RC-1140 "Fixer". A 4PC Secondary Unit, Fixer provides a suite of supportive abilities, including the Republic's first Tie-Breaker ability, as well as a Stance Card that is very reminiscent of Captain Rex's.The last unit in the box is "Sev" & "Scorch", a 5PC Support Unit that is ready to chew gum and blow things up. Sev and Scorch are a solid addition to the Republic's Support choices, and have a large array of abilities to ensure they take objectives and then hold onto them.Overall, Delta Squad has the looks of a fantastic and powerful squad that will be a blast to play!_________________________________________________________________________________Got questions about the show or for the cast? Feel free to reach out using the methods below!Discord -Grif -> @thatfunkypigeonHunter -> @slothlviiEmail - aclanoftwopodcast@gmail.com

The team rounds out their series covering the updated Primary Units from the Core Set with Asajj Ventress herself, who may actually be eligible for the title of Assassin now!The team dives right into talking about this characters updated Unit card, highlighting the two (but very impactful) abilites that received changes. Hunter and Grif cover the numerous changes to Asajj's stances, highlighting her improved lethality against her intended targets. The episode ends with some fun lists designed to maximize Ventress's abilities and role, including some sneak peaks at Grif's thoughts on units from the Terrors From Below Squad Pack!Overall, Asajj is looking to be a very mobile assassin that now has the punch to actually kill things!_________________________________________________________________________________Got questions about the show or for the cast? Feel free to reach out using the methods below!Discord -Grif -> @thatfunkypigeonHunter -> @slothlviiEmail - aclanoftwopodcast@gmail.com

The team is back in the studio to bring you the next Updated Primary from the Shatterpoint Core Set: Ahsoka Tano, Jedi No More!This episode follows the same format as the General Skywalker episode: Hunter and Grif break down the changes to Ahsoka's Unit and Stance cards, followed by their thoughts on her preferred role in a strike team. Next, they talk about key units to pair with the updated Primary to create powerful combos, and then transition to strike team building with a defensive Galactic Republic team that makes the most of Ahsoka's defensive abilities. Finally, Hunter and Grif discuss ways to avoid Ahsoka if she makes an appearance on the table opposite you, and things to watch out for while playing against her._________________________________________________________________________________Got questions about the show or for the cast? Feel free to reach out using the methods below!Discord -Grif -> @thatfunkypigeonHunter -> @slothlviiEmail - aclanoftwopodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, the Clan of Two team brings you the hero of the May Balance Update (and the Clone Wars): General Anakin Skywalker!The first in a series of episodes focusing on the newly updated Primary Units in the Core Set, Grif and Hunter go over the changes Anakin received in the latest update, covering all of his ability and stance changes. With those in mind, Hunter talks about Anakin's preferred role in a strike team (spoiler: He wants to hit things. Really hard). They then break down suitable Primary, Secondary, and Support unit combos for the general, including an ideal list that maximizes Anakin's ability to be a monster on the battlefield. The team then finishes the episode with their opinions on how to best counter Anakin in this new age of Republic popularity._________________________________________________________________________________Got questions about the show or for the cast? Feel free to reach out using the methods below!Discord -Grif -> @thatfunkypigeonHunter -> @slothlviiEmail - aclanoftwopodcast@gmail.com

In today's special episode of A Clan of Two, Hunter and Grif give a descriptive battle report of their Round 3 game in the TTS Shatterpoint Premiere League, which had the wonderful pleasure of being streamed on Twitch as well! The pair break down their Premiere lists, including what they brought, potential teams for certain match-ups, and then ultimately the two squads that each player brought and why they brought them. Grif then sets the scene, describing the mission he chose as first player and the way each player deployed their squads, before him and Hunter dive into a turn-by-turn breakdown of the match.If this is something that you would like to see more of in the future as bonus episodes perhaps, let us know by leaving a comment or reaching out to us directly at the methods below!If you wanted to follow along on the battle report while watching the stream, the video can be found at: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2502132587 (unfortunately, there were some audio issues, so our wonderful hosts and commentators Ploogakoid and Godlyness weren't able to be heard for the majority of the match)_________________________________________________________________________________Got questions about the show or for the cast? Feel free to reach out using the methods below!Discord -Grif -> @thatfunkypigeonHunter -> @slothlviiEmail - aclanoftwopodcast@gmail.com

It's review day with the Clan of Two, and today's episode is all about the much anticipated This is Rogue One Squad Pack! The last of the squad packs based on the (fantastic) Rogue One movie, this box covers the rest of the Rogue One crew, with units that are eager to get into the fight alongside their friends Cassian Andor and K-2SO. This squad pack includes Jyn Erso, Stardust as it's Primary Unit, the Imperial defector Bodhi Rook as it's Secondary Unit, and finally Baze Malbus and Chirrut Îmwe as it's dual-model Support Unit. Hunter and Grif dive into each of their Unit and Stance cards, covering all the flavorful abilities the squad has, and then provide their thoughts on how the team will play with the current line-up of Rebel Alliance units. As always, they finish this review episode with Premiere lists that they devised that include the units for This Is Rogue One._________________________________________________________________________________Got questions about the show or for the cast? Feel free to reach out using the methods below!Discord -Grif -> @thatfunkypigeonHunter -> @slothlviiEmail - aclanoftwopodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, the team finally tackles the latest mission pack, First Contact! Hunter gives his initial impressions from playing during the pre-release event at Adepticon, and then he and Grif go over their experiences with the mission during their recent games, before diving into the specific Struggles and rules of the mission set. They cover ideal deployments, thoughts about when to change the struggle and when not to, and other tips to improve your play on this new and exciting mission!Additionally, the team talks about requests for a Clan of Two podcast Discord server. If that is something that interests you, let us know (and what you would want out of the server) through one of the contact methods below or through a comment on the episode!Editor's Note: Grif here! Hunter mentions during the episode that Republic lists are unable to contest all possible active objectives in the first struggle from deployment using Commander Pond's updated Innate ability. After some testing on my side, it is possible to contest all 3 objectives, but it will heavily depend on the terrain that is used for the board. So don't feel down on Ponds if you were looking forward to using him!_____________________________________________________________Got questions about the show or for the cast? Feel free to reach out using the methods below!Discord -Grif -> @thatfunkypigeonHunter -> @slothlviiEmail - aclanoftwopodcast@gmail.comRead less

In today's episode, the team has a very candid discussion regarding their thoughts on the Balance Update, now that a month has passed as well as several events using the new Units. Grif and Hunter discuss recent games with the Hello There league, covering their experiences with and against updated Units, and if any of their initial impressions changed overall from the previous episode. They also discuss planned lists they're practicing with in anticpation of the Lone Star Open in August, which is shaping up to be an interesting event with the Balance Update.What are your favorite updated units? Let us know in the comments!_____________________________________________________________Got questions about the show or for the cast? Feel free to reach out using the methods below!Discord -Grif -> @thatfunkypigeonHunter -> @slothlviiEmail - aclanoftwopodcast@gmail.com

The day has finally arrived! The long awaited balance update for Shatterpoint has released, and A Clan of Two is excited to talk about their first impressions of the changes! The (rather long) episode provides a quick look at the changes to each of the 31 Units that were updated in this document, as well as Hunter and Grif's thoughts on how the unit might perform now.The team goes over the update document as it appears (with the exception of Commander Ponds, who is with the rest of the Galactic Republic units, and the Ewoks, which are all grouped at the end), so if you want to skip around and hear their thoughts on your favorite units, they should be easy to find!Cast Note: We mention that Jango can still end activations with his updated Not So Fast ability. This is incorrect in the context that we provided, as the ability resolves before the unit actually activates, so even if a wound was scored, they would still get to activate, albeit now Injured.Additionally, there were some drops on Grif's end during the episode, so apologies in advance for the weird audio. It was decided that since Hunter still was providing commentary it was easier to just leave in rather than try to edit around!If you want to take at look at the updated units yourself as you listen along, the Print And Play document can be found at the following link, under Unit Updates 2025: https://www.atomicmassgames.com/swp-rules/_____________________________________________________________Got questions about the show or for the cast? Feel free to reach out using the methods below!Discord -Grif -> @thatfunkypigeonHunter -> @slothlviiEmail - aclanoftwopodcast@gmail.com

Hunter and Grif are back this week with an episode all about Shatterpoint events, both from a TO's perspective and a player's! Hunter draws from his personal experience as a TO for his local area, talking about the challenges of being a TO and how to set up an event, including talking points on terrain, prize support, and player engagement. Meanwhile, Grif takes the reigns on the player perspective for an event, talking preparations, day-of tips and things to remember about Shatterpoint.OKC Shatterpoint Showdown! (Hosted at Game HQ in Midwest City): https://shatterpoint.longshanks.org/event/24790/_____________________________________________________________Got questions about the show or for the cast? Feel free to reach out using the methods below!Discord -Grif -> @thatfunkypigeonHunter -> @slothlviiEmail - aclanoftwopodcast@gmail.com

As promised, The Clan of Two is back with another fabulous episode! This time, they get to bring their good friend Doug onto the show, interviewing him on his recent success at Adepticon and how it felt to make it to the Top 4 at the World Championships. Doug goes over his list, his thoughts about each of his matches (and the event as a whole), while offering tips to players that might be overwhelmed about attending their first large Shatterpoint event. The crew finishes out the episode talking about some of their anticipations about the upcoming Balance Update, with an open invitation to Doug to return during their future episodes about said Update._____________________________________________________________Got questions about the show or for the cast? Feel free to reach out using the methods below!Discord - Grif -> @thatfunkypigeonHunter -> @slothlviiEmail - aclanoftwopodcast@gmail.com

Adepticon 2025 is finally finished, and while Grif was unable to attend, Hunter was able to be witness to all the awesomeness that was on dispaly at the event. Whether that be the much anticipated Roadmap Reveal show, or participating in the World Championship for Shatterpoint, Hunter has a lot to talk about on this episode, detailing the wonderful weekend he had at the event! The team goes over the reveals from the Roadmap show, Hunter's performance in the various events he participated in, as well as what's in store for the future, both for the show and for the team in general.

Deploy the Garrison! In the latest episode of A Clan of Two, Hunter and Grif take a look at the latest reinforcements for the Galactic Empire: Director Krennic, the imposing Dark Troopers, and the Shoretroopers, all fresh from Scarif and arriving in the Deploy the Garrison Squad Pack!Drawing from their practice game experiences with the units, the team provides a commentary-filled breakdown on all of the Abilities and Stances for each of the units in the pack . They discuss helpful synergies and tips they found while playing with the team, as well as good things to keep in mind if you see this intimidating squad in your opponent's line-up. They follow up with some thematic Premiere and Showdown teams that lean into the strengths that Krennic provides with his new team.Grif also highlights some release delays for this box and the upcoming All The Way Squad Pack (which are now set to release on May 2nd, 2025), while Hunter briefly talks about his hopes at Adepticon! If you're not going to Adepticon, be sure to join the Unofficial Shatterpoint Discord's Reveals Watch Party that is happening on Friday!

Grif and Hunter are back with a very enthusiastic review of the upcoming All The Way Squad Pack featuring Cassian Andor, K-2SO and the Rebel Pathfinders from the Rogue One movie! Packed with fun and thematic abilities (with names pulled from memorable scenes in the movie), this box is a fantastic addition to a Rebel Alliance player's collection, or a fun way to dip your toes into the faction. As always, the team goes over each of the Unit and associated Stance cards in the pack, with Grif providing insightful commentary drawn from his multiple practice games with the units. They discuss powerful synergies with both the units in the box and various other Rebel Alliance squads, and finish the episode out with potential pairings for Cassian and his friends!