Zions Finest - A Star Wars: Shatterpoint Podcast

I apologize! Curtis and I recorded an episode discussing the Batch (which it turns out is the Good Batch), but there was something weird with his audio file and it was too late to rerecord. So accept this short apology and interregnum while we wait for the next episode and the RELEASE OF THE MANDO!!! We love you! Join the Slack!

In this episode, Kenny and Sam talk about the Mama Dooku list. Why is it so strong? What is it trying to do? This is (probably) part one of this discussion, because we did not really talk about meaningful tech against the list (we're working on that), but you will enjoy the discussion. JOIN THE SLACK!

Whew boy, sorry for that super long title but it was not possible to shorten it. In this episode, Kenny, Scott, and JK talk about different approaches to list-building, with Kenny taking a particular emphasis on how he thinks about list-building around a single unit (Luke, and now Mando). Join the Slack!

SCHOOL IS IN SESSION NERDS! In this episode, Matt and Sam give another great discussion about thinking about damage vs. repositioning vs. a blend of the two in list-building and play style. They talk about understanding your win condition, your opponent's win condition, and how that should affect your strategic decisions in the game. This one is a real gem folks. JOIN THE FREAKING SLACK! THE ZIFI INVI IS FULL! THERE'S ALWAYS OCTOBER!

Welcome to Episode 42! The Adepticon Episode (or the first of the Adepticon episodes!)! In this episode, Kenny and Scott are joined by the brothers from Chatterpoint, an excellent Star Wars: Shatterpoint podcast, to discuss the results from Adepticon and give a snapshot of the meta, what did well, what made the cut, creative lists, and general matchups. If you're looking for more competitive grist, this is the episode for you. Listen to Chatterpoint! Join the Slack! We love you! One spot left for the ZiFi Invi!

Adepticon was bereft of our bubbly personalities, but that didn't stop us from having fun at the second best Shatterpoint tournament hosted this last weekend. In this episode, Kenny and Curtis talk about the tournament and the lists they ran, with a particular focus on analyzing the matchups, play patterns, and key points of the games (don't worry, no play-by-plays here). Join the Slack! Come to ZiFi! Register! We love you!

What do you do when all the cool kids are going to Adepticon and you can't go? You make believe that you too are cool and discuss what Star Wars: Shatterpoint (TM) plastic toys you would bring of course! In this episode, Kenny, Sam, and Scott discuss the premier lists that they would have brought to Adepticon and give meta and other analysis and predictions. Everyone who is going, don't forget about us! Tell us everything that is happening!!! Join the Slack and get a promo!

IT HAPPENED! Sam was able to record an episode with Vince and we suffered no technical mishaps!!! Vince drops a serious knowledge bomb regarding thinking about "dead draws" and how to build and play around optimizing for the cards in your deck and assessing whether or not units should be brought in the first place. It is excellent. JOIN THE SLACK! RATE AND REVIEW THE PODCAST! COME TO THE ZIFI INVITATIONAL ON MAY 18!!!!!!

Hello and welcome to Episode 38 of Zion's Finest! In this episode, Kenny, JK, and Scott discuss recent games with Luke and Vader-2 and talk about the spoilers for Moff Gideon and the strengths of his card. (Spoiler, we think he's gonna be real good.) Rate and review the podcast! Join the Slack! We love you all!

Hopefully not the dystopian future of Huxley amirite. In this shorter episode (we'll tell you why when we start), Kenny and Sam give quick thoughts on minimal plays of Luke and Plo, and then give more substantial thoughts on revisiting Barriss, Sabe, and Snips in the context of the new units that have dropped. Thank you for listening! Join the Slack!

Hello and welcome to Episode 36! In this episode, Kenny and Matt discuss the meta as it prepares to turn over and a whole swath of new units (and hopefully new archetypes) storm onto the scene. They discuss the top (and bottom) of the primaries at this point in the game's life cycle, why Dooku has such staying power, and how that is informed by a recent tournament that the Utah crew played in. Thank you for listening! Join the Slack and rate and review the podcast!

Welcome to Episode 35! In this episode, Sam and Scott discuss different ways to categorize units (tanks, supports, snipers, etc.). They talk about how this informs your listbuilding, why you should always include certain classes of units (control), and how they think various units do and don't measure up to what they're intended to do. Thank you for listening! Join the Slack!!!

Lies. Tell me the odds. Right now. In this episode, Matt Bronson joins the brothers to discuss math in Shatterpoint and to provide some useful heuristics for calculating the odds of the majority of attacks that you will make in Shatterpoint. Check out his article on Math in Shatterpoint. From there, you can find links to his other excellent articles. Also subscribe to his Youtube channel. It is excellent. Join the Slack! Upload your games to the Google Form! Come to Utah on May 18, 2023 for the ZiFi Invitational! Prize support will be off the chain!!!

In Episode 33, Kenny, Matt, and Scott talk about reassessments to various units, including Lumi, Anakin, Bo, GI, and Barriss. We talk about what we got wrong about the unit in our initial takes, where we think they fit, and try to give additional context for listbuilding in the face of a soon-to-be widening meta-game. Join the Slack! Check out Full Tilt! And their freaking awesome Etsy shop! Results from Black Dragon (14 person in Idaho), Magic Stronghold (18 person in Vancouver, B.C.), and CANCON!!!!! (28! peron in Capital Territory, Australia). Congratulations to Luke Thompson on taking home a 5-0. That's awesome.

Hello and welcome to Episode 30 of Zions Finest! In this episode, Scott, Sam, and Kenny discuss recent games and lists that they have been playing, talk about Leia (Boushh), Stormtroopers, and General Leia, and then give thoughts on running a successful tournament. Thank you for listening! Rate and review the podcast and join the Slack!

Yes that is a reference to this song from Frank Sinatra. You're welcome. In this episode, Scott and Kenny briefly discuss the highs and the lows from LVO, what went well and what didn't, and what to expect in the future. Check out Chatterpoint! A new Star Wars Shatterpoint podcast from some dudes in B.C.! Even if they're wrong about their support tiers! These guys are awesome. Join the Slack!

OR WHATEVER WE WILL TAKE WHATEVER KIND OF TOURNAMENT! The boys are heading to LVO, and this episode is a discussion of the premier list that they would take if it was (and maybe is?) a premier event. Matt runs an Anakin core Republic list, Scott runs a Vader core good stuff list, and Kenny runs a Dooku core tech-stuff list. We had some mic issues this episode. I apologize in advance and will ensure that Scott and Matt are fired onto the surface of the sun. JOIN THE SLACK! Link to the Longshanks tournament for LVO.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Join us at your leisure for a fireside chat hosted by JK in which he queries Scott and Kenny on the future of Shatterpoint in 2024. WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD?! WILL SPECTRE CELL BREAK THE GAME?! HEAVEN HELP US!!! We love you all. Join the Slack.

MERRY CHRISTMAS YA FILTHY ANIMALS!!! In this episode, Kenny discusses the problem and possibilities of building communities for Shatterpoint. This is an episode for you to enjoy while sipping your hot chocolate next to your hearth in this holiday season. If you listen all the way to the end, (starting around the 56:00 minute mark) you will be treated to Kenny reading his favorite Christmas poem--Eliot's Journey of the Magi. THAT'S RIGHT I SAVED THE BEST FOR LAST!!! I love you all and hope you have the most glorious Christmas with your friends and family. Space Slugs Youtube (they have a podcast now?!) Shatterpoint Container Thingy

Hello and welcome to Episode 27 of Zion's Finest! This episode is a list-building and play strategy episode for the Separatist Alliance. It is especially geared toward newer players, but there is absolutely deeper discussions for those of you that are more experienced with the faction. Announcements: We are set up for LVO. There will be a night of official play there, and I am confident that people will be looking for games. Let us know if you will be there so we can schedule a meetup and some games. ⁠⁠DefCon is happening in Linkoping, Sweden⁠⁠ and Christofer wants you there! It's two separate showdown tournaments happening on January 6-7. For our listeners in Australia, Tobias is helping organize ⁠⁠a tournament on January 26-28, 2024 in Canberra⁠⁠. It's happening at Exhibition Park in Canberra, Flemington Road Mitchell ACT 2911, Australia. It's part of the Star Wars World Open Qualifier and looks freaking amazing. WE LOVE YOU ALL! ⁠⁠JOIN THE SLACK⁠⁠ AND YOU WILL GET AN AWESOME PROMO!!!