Mynock Squadron Podcast

The end of the hyperspace journey has finally arrived. We go through some of our all time favorite segments and thank those who joined us along the way...our friends.

This week we bring on X-Wing all star Duncan Howard to discuss his recent successes. Be sure to send your extra language Store Championship prizes to Chris Allen so he can help distribut them worldwide! Chris Allen 1319 Military Cutoff Suite CC #42069 Wilmington, NC 28405

This week we talk about how you can get ready for upcoming store champs, and in addition tips for if this is your first competitive season!

We bring on X-Wing Community leader Geoff Moore to talk about how you can help rebuild your local communities.

This week we are joined by Victor Cepeda to talk about his victory in a recent tournament in Chile, then we answer YOUR burning listner questions!

This week we bring on 2023 World Champion Niklas God to talk about his tremendous run. After a bit of precarious start, Niklas managed to cement the power of the First Order as the top faction in the universe! Niklas' List https://yasb.app/?f=First%20Order&d=v9ZhZ20Z262X119W181W186WY627X119W186WWY625X119WWW11WY242X119WW186WW182WY266XWW311WWY383X124W119WWW&sn=Worlds%202023%3A%20Niklas%20God&obs= All Worlds Lists https://listfortress.com/tournaments/3620

Worlds has concluded in spectacular fasion! This week we bring on 2023 Worlds Finalist Andrew Cox to talk about his rise from the ashes to make it to the final table.  Andrew's List https://yasb.app/?f=Galactic%20Empire&d=v9ZhZ20Z564X125W204W105Y566X127W105Y565X116W381W105Y218X119WW11WWY184XW60WW&sn=Worlds%202023%20-%20Andrew%20Cox&obs= All Worlds Lists https://listfortress.com/tournaments/3583  

This week we bring on Biophysical, the master of the Empire, to talk about how the bad guys can win worlds. Then we fumble in the dark trying to discuss Separatists.  Check out Ryan's Game on Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/almanacgames/encounters-shattered-wastes

This week we bring on Yet Another Squad Builder Man himself, Stephen Kim/Raithos, to talk about how Scum or Resistance can win worlds! Check out Ryan's Game on Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/almanacgames/encounters-shattered-wastes

This week we bring on (mostly) loyal Rebel player Wynand Coert to discuss what the much malaigned faction can do to have a shot a worlds. (Spoilers: not a ton). Also we lament the return of the tyranny that is 3 agility. Check out Ryan's Game on Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/almanacgames/encounters-shattered-wastes

We have a couple Republic LVO ALL STARS on the cast today to break down the faction. Liam Lee and Tyler Tippett have different ways to approach the Jedi/Clone flyers, but both are effective!   Check out Encounters: Shattered Wastes https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/almanacgames/encounters-shattered-wastes

This week we continue our road to Worlds by talking about what the First Order has to offer! LVO Runner Up* Mitch Hurst joins us to talk about why his 6 ship FO squad could be the one to look out for come Adepticon. Check Out Encounters: Shattered Wastes, designed my host Ryan Farmer: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/almanacgames/encounters-shattered-wastes

Worlds 2023 Tournament Organizer Chris Allen joins the podcast to talk about all the important Judging items YOU need to know before Worlds arrives next month! https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-xwing-2023-world-championship-judges-travel

This week we bring on James Stumbo to talk about his excellent run at the Las Vegas Open! We talk about why people are wrong for attacking Dooku, and how three Bombardment Drones and dream can win big events. Check out the Encounters: Shattered Wastes Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/almanacgames/encounters-shattered-wastes

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This week Dee returns from being sick and the Fly Better team does a deep dive into Resistance Poe Dameron, a ship that both hosts feel should be explored more.

This week Ryan brings on Travis "A Johnson" Johnson and Jeremy Chamblee to talk about LVO Preparation. The three go over the pieces they feel are strong in each faction.

This week we muse about the future of X-Wing and answer some burning Listener Questions! [00:00:00] Intros/Updates/Nonsense [00:20:00] Future of X-Wing musings [00:40:00] RBCD: SoC Anakin and Obi-Wan [00:55:00] Listener Q&A

This week the Spoilers Indended crew joins the cast to take a break from X-Wing and chat about Andor! Learn more about Spoilers Indended here: https://www.spoilersintendedpodcast.com/

This week Phil Karash comes on to talk about his PAX winning squad as well as whether Balto is more popular than Jason Derulo? [00:00:00] Intros/Updates/Balto [00:10:00] RPCD: Lin Gaava [00:25:00] ABZ with Phil [00:25:00] Vader Defender wins! [01:10:00] PAX Top 8 https://discord.gg/carolinakrayts

This week Chris Allen joins the podcast to talk about his excellent essay on tournament structures in X-Wing. Then Hotshots and Aces II points are brought to court to be judged by all! [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:10:00] Tournament Structures [01:10:00] Hotshots Aces II Points Discussion https://discord.gg/carolinakrayts https://chrisalleng.substack.com/p/road-bumps-in-tournament-design-and  

This week Ryan tried to convince Dee that Nimi is a resistance piece players are overlooking. Also, the topic of preparation and objective focused squadbuilding mindsets are brought to the table. Finally, Poe or Lando? This week we talk about some Hot Shots and Aces II reveals, followed by a couple of big WOQ Roundups! [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:05:00] RPCD: Nimi Chireen  [00:58:00] Hotshots Aces II Pilot Discussion https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aerodome/aerodome-season-1  

This week we talk about some Hot Shots and Aces II reveals, followed by a couple of big WOQ Roundups! [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:05:00] Hotshots Aces II Pilot Discussion [00:58:00] Nordic WOQ Top 8 [01:25:00] Australian WOQ Top 4 [01:35:00] Political(?) After Dark Isophane Initiative Nodic WOQ Replay Farmer's Reddit Post https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aerodome/aerodome-season-1  

This week we bring on Golden State Games WOC Top 4 player Herman Ruddell the Third to talk about why several of the new BoY Pilots should be taken seriously. Following that we breakdown the top 12 lists from the qualifier this past weekend with a few surprises. [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:07:00] Battle of Yavin Pack Review [00:18:00] RPCD: Dark Curse [00:28:00] The BoYs are Back in Town: Interview with Rick [00:58:00] Golden State Games Top 12 Isophane Initiative https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aerodome/aerodome-season-1

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TOP 16 OF EXOGOL HYPE TRAIN AND DACE THE ACE BONEARM! [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:10:00] RPCD: DACE THE ACE BONEARM [00:30:00] Exogol Top 16 Isophane Initiative Golden State Games Worlds Qualifier https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aerodome/aerodome-season-1

The cast sits down with the lead designer of Aerodome, a new competitive dogfighing card game. https://www.aerodomegame.com/ https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/f1cffe97-43fb-49c6-b333-f61c1033a588/landing  

This week we talk about Maarek Stele, marketing in X-Wing, and the Quebec WOQ! [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:20:00] RPCD: Maarek Stele [00:40:00] What If The Game Was Called TIE Fighter [01:05:00] Quebec WOK Isophane Initiative Golden State Games Worlds Qualifier

This week we bring on Ben Doyle, Krayt Cup MVP, to talk about the Meta as well as some Rebel Alpha Strike archtypes.  [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:04:00] RPCD: Bodica Venj [00:21:00] Meta overview from start to end [00:38:00] Rebel Alpha Strike World Mental Health Day Resources Golden State Games Worlds Qualifier

This week Krayt Cup Champions The White Walkers dog about their underdog story, as well as their excitement for the new Hotshots and Aces pack! [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:04:00] RPCD: "IG-111" [00:18:00] Squad Spotlight: Feroph, Vader, Iden, Jingo, Jingo, Wampa [00:58:00] London World Qualifier [01:31:00] Madrid World Qualifier Isoplane Initiative: https://www.hexiledgaming.com/isoplaneinitiative Golden State Games Worlds Qualifier

This week Krayt Cup Champions The White Walkers dog about their underdog story, as well as their excitement for the new Hotshots and Aces pack! [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:04:00] RPCD: "Aayla Secura" [00:12:00] Hotshots Aces 2 [00:45:00] Krayt Cup White Walkers Interview Isoplane Initiative: https://www.hexiledgaming.com/isoplaneinitiative Golden State Games Worlds Qualifier

This week Raithos joins again to talk Game Design as Well as NOVA Open! [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:08:00] RPCD: "Static" [00:20:00] Faction Identity First Order [00:50:00] Faction Identity Republic [01:10:00] Faction Identity CIS Isoplane Initiative: https://www.hexiledgaming.com/isoplaneinitiative Golden State Games Worlds Qualifier

This week Raithos joins again to talk Game Design as Well as NOVA Open! [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:08:00] RPCD: Kare Kun [00:20:00] Faction Identity Rebel [00:40:00] Faction Identity Empire [01:05:00] Faction Identity Scum [01:25:00] Faction Identity Resistance Isoplane Initiative: https://www.hexiledgaming.com/isoplaneinitiative Golden State Games Worlds Qualifier

This week Raithos joins again to talk Game Design as Well as NOVA Open! [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:08:00] RPCD: Foreman Proach [00:15:00] Game Design Musings [00:58:00] Nova Open Top 8 XTC Finals TTO Link: https://www.tabletop.to/xwing-team-championship-2022-final-stage/ladder Isoplane Initiative: https://www.hexiledgaming.com/isoplaneinitiative Golden State Games Worlds Qualifier

This week we bring on the Captain of Team Canada from XTC, Cam Murray, to talk about how they were able to bring home the victory against the entire world!  [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:08:00] RPCD: Captain Oicunn [00:28:00] XTC Talk with Cam Murray XTC Finals TTO Link: https://www.tabletop.to/xwing-team-championship-2022-final-stage/ladder Isoplane Initiative: https://www.hexiledgaming.com/isoplaneinitiative Golden State Games Worlds Qualifier

This week Gencon Runner Up Andrew Nuckols joins the podcast to talk about his choices, squad selection, and game winning strategy! [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:12:00] RPCD: A-Wing Wedge [00:20:00] Salvage and Scenario Talk [00:58:00] Dragon Deep (deep...) Dive Fly Better! Jawathon Fundraiser: https://fundraisefortelethonkids.raisely.com/jawathon2022 Isoplane Initiative: https://www.hexiledgaming.com/isoplaneinitiative Golden State Games Worlds Qualifier

This week Gencon Runner Up Andrew Nuckols joins the podcast to talk about his choices, squad selection, and game winning strategy! [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:20:00] RPCD: "O-66" [00:26:00] Nuckols is Really Good [01:10:43] Gen Con Roundup Fly Better! Jawathon Fundraiser: https://fundraisefortelethonkids.raisely.com/jawathon2022 Isoplane Initiative: https://www.hexiledgaming.com/isoplaneinitiative Golden State Games Worlds Qualifier Curled Paw Creatives: https://www.etsy.com/market/curled_paw_creatives  

This week Ryan and Dee breakdown the Top 4 of the Lone Star Open then discuss Ryan's Gen Con list. [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:08:00] RPCD: "Hawk" [00:16:00] Lone Star Open [00:48:43] Gen Con Prep Fly Better!

This week Dee and Ryan answer listener questions! This week guest Chris Allen brings Krayt Cup back from the dead, and Andrew Oehler says why 4 U-Wings is dangerous. [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:08:00] RPCD: "Quickdraw" [00:27:00] Listener Questions Fly Better!

This week guest Chris Allen brings Krayt Cup back from the dead, and Andrew Oehler says why 4 U-Wings is dangerous. [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:08:00] Krayt Cup! [00:20:00] Ministravaganza Recap [01:05:00] Malachor Round Up Fly Better!

This week Dee and Ryan touch upon a variety of topics, including the main difference between tall and wide squads. [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:08:00] RPCD: Greer Sonnel [00:20:00] Meandering Discussion on Monkey Island [01:02:00] Tall vs Wide Fly Better!

This week we look at every XTC team and pick our favorite squad to break down!  

This week we are joined by Sullust Top 8 player Jorge Castaneda who talks about his inventive Han double Firespray squad.  [00:02:00] RPCD: Old Teroch [00:17:00] Interview with Jorge [00:55:00] Gold Squadron Galactic Qualifier Sullust Roundup https://tabletop.to/sullust-galaxies-2022-qualifier/lists Fly Better!

This week we talk about the new Galactic Conquest mode we're launching, as well as the amazing spoilers in the Battle of Yavin pack coming in 2022. [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:08:00] Galactic Conquest [00:20:00] Battle of Yavin Reveals [01:28:00] After Dark: State of Fly Better and Kenobi Episode 4 Fly Better!

This week we finish out our hot takes on the points update, then discuss the Richmond Open and UK Games Expo top performing lists. [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:05:00] Points Discussion: Resistance, Republic, CIS [00:55:00] Richmond Open [01:16:00] UK Games Expo [01:51:00] After Dark Kenobi Episode 3  Fly Better!

This week we talk about how to build local communities. What sorts of things can we do to attract new players and keep leagues interesting? [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:20:00] RPCD: Vizier [00:33:00] Points Discussion: Rebels, Empire, Scum, First Order [01:30:00] After Dark: Kenobi 1+2 Fly Better!

This week we are joined by AMG X-Wing developers Will Pagani and Michael Plummer to discuss the recent changes to rules, points, and the ban list.

This week we talk about how to build local communities. What sorts of things can we do to attract new players and keep leagues interesting? [00:00:00] Intros [00:06:00] RPCD: Thane Kyrell [00:28:00] Rebuilding Our Local Communities [01:00:00] Z95 Reveals Fly Better!

As Farmer shows his complete lack of 80s musical knowledge, Dee and Raithos discuss Z95 Spoilers and the CIS Gauntlet. [00:00:00] Intros/80s Music Talk [00:10:00] RPCD: Sun Fac [00:40:00] Z95 and Rogue Class Spoilers [01:24:00] CIS Gauntlet Fly Better!

This week Dee cracks open the bourbon to talk about why Rook Kast and Maul in the Gauntlet are so nutty. Oh and I guess Bo-Katan too. [00:00:00] Intros [00:05:00] RPCD: Wolffe [00:29:00] Scum Gauntlet [01:25:00] Republic Gauntlet Fly Better!

This week we bring on guest Bryant Francis to talk about the Rebel and Imperial Gauntlet fighters, as well as Poldin "Akbar Slayer" LeHuse. [00:00:00] Intros/Pilot % Follow Up [00:33:00] RPCD: LeHuse [00:51:00] Rebel Gauntlet [01:33:00] Imperial Gauntlet