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Design and Tactics Chats for the Song of Ice and Fire Tabletop Miniatures Game.

Michael Shinall


    • Jul 5, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    Lannister Attachments

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2020 49:40


    Lets go over all the Attachments for Lannisters and where they fit in... Yeah, they have quite a lot...

    House Targaryen Basics Overview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2020 53:53


    Ashekh kisha adurat House Targaryen akka Dothraki.

    Jeor Mormont 1.5 Tactics Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2020 36:29


    Title says it all.

    Visions In The Flames: Night's Watch and Free Folk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2020 34:21


    Let's talk about what the future holds for these factions.

    1.5 Unit Analysis

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2019 57:24


    Yep, we're going over everything.

    1.5 Rulebook Overview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2019 37:33


    Happy 1.5 Eve.

    Attachment and Unit Updates Into 1.5

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2019 31:08


    For the first seven minutes a mild electrical current is flowing through me resulting in audio buzz, so note that. Afterwards, I continue talking about the types of updates to expect in 1.5

    Neutral Heroes 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2019 49:19


    Deep dive into the new sellswords and scoundrels arriving in Westeros.

    1.5 Update Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2019 35:44


    That title should tell you everything you need to know.

    Baratheon Faction Overview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2019 54:50


    Let's talk about the Baratheon Tactics, Commanders, and Units!

    Joffrey Baratheon, 40pts.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2019 31:04


    Faction: House Lannister Commander: Joffrey Baratheon - First Of His Name Points: 40 (0 Neutral) Combat Units: • Kingsguard (6) with Joffrey Baratheon - First Of His Name (0) • Lannister Guardsmen (5) with Guard Captain (1) • Lannister Guardsmen (5) with Guard Captain (1) • Pyromancers (7) • The Warrior's Sons (8) Non-Combat Units: • Cersei Lannister – Queen Regent (4) • Pycelle – Grand Maester (3) Made with ASOIAFBuilder.com

    Game Modes And Tournament Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2019 45:41


    A look into updates to the Tournament Documents and the future of the Game Modes.

    40pt Ranger Hunters Pinball

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2019 22:22


    The list: Faction: Nights Watch Commander: Jon Snow - 998th Lord Commander Points: 40 (0 Neutral) Combat Units: • Ranger Hunters (8) with Jon Snow - 998th Lord Commander (0) • Ghost (0) • Ranger Hunters (8) • Ranger Trackers (6) • Conscripts (4) • Conscripts (4) • Conscripts (4) Non-Combat Units: • Craster - Ally of Convenience (3) • Bowen Marsh - First Steward (3) Made with ASOIAFBuilder.com

    Stark Control: Howland Reed 40pts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2019 36:08


    The List: •Crannogman Trackers [5] •Crannogman Trackers + Meera Reed [6] •Crannogman Trackers + Rickon/Osha [7] •Shaggydog [0] •House Tully Sworn Shields + Umber Champion [8] (7) •House Tully Sworn Shields + Umber Champion [8] (7) •NCU: Howland Reed [C] •NCU: Arya Stark [3] •NCU: Sansa Stark [3]

    Tyrion's Kingsguard: 40pts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2019 24:53


    The List: •The Bastard's Girls + Preston Greenfield [8] •Lannister Halberdiers + Barristan Selmy [9] •Lannister Crossbowmen + Meryn Trant [7] •Lannister Guardsmen + Tyrion Lannister [5] •Gregor Clegane (The Mountain That Rides) [4] •[NCU] Joffrey Baratheon [4] •[NCU] Pycelle [3]

    Free Folk List: Rattleshirt 40pts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2019 30:04


    THE LIST: RATTLE THAT SHIRT, BABY! - 40 Points COMMANDER: Rattleshirt, the Lord of Bones •The Bonelord's Chosen + Rattleshirt (8) •Followers of Bone + Champion of Bone (7) •Followers of Bone + Champion of Bone (7) •Free Folk Raiders + The Weeper (5) •Free Folk Raiders + Raid Leader (4) •Free Folk Raiders (3) •Free Folk Raiders (3) •NCU: Styr (3)

    Update v1.4, Rulebook and Unit Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2019 59:26


    After a long break, let's talk about the newest changes to our dear game.

    Unit Analysis: Warrior's Sons

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2019 26:36


    GOTTA HAVE FAITH!

    Ramsay's Kingsguard: Release The Hounds

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2019 22:13


    RELEASE THE HOUNDS Faction: House Lannister Commander: Ramsay Snow – The Bastard of Bolton Points: 40 (14 Neutral) Combat Units: • The Bastard's Girls (7) with Meryn Trant - Kingsguard (1) • The Warrior's Sons (8) with Ramsay Snow – The Bastard of Bolton (0) and Theon Greyjoy – Reek (0) • The Bastard's Girls (7) with Preston Greenfield - Kingsguard (1) • The Warrior's Sons (8) with Arys OakHeart - Kingsguard (1) Non-Combat Units: • Joffrey Baratheon - Lord Of The Seven Kingdoms (4) • Pycelle – Grand Maester (3) Made with ASOIAFBuilder.com

    FAQ/Errata v1.3 and Game Mode Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2019 25:33


    Let's talk about some recent changes.

    Ramsay on the Wall: 50pts.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2019 26:37


    The Bastard of Bolton and his father join with the Watch. Good times are had by all. RAMSAY ON THE WALL Faction: Nights Watch Commander: Ramsay Snow – The Bastard of Bolton Points: 50 (10 Neutral) Combat Units: • Sworn Brothers (6) with Ramsay Snow – The Bastard of Bolton (0) and Theon Greyjoy – Reek (0) • Sworn Brothers (6) • Ranger Hunters (8) with Roose Bolton – The Leech Lord (3) • The Bastard's Girls (7) • Builder Scorpion Crew (7) • Builder Scorpion Crew (7) Non-Combat Units: • Craster - Ally of Convenience (3) • Bowen Marsh - First Steward (3) Made with ASOIAFBuilder.com

    Rallying the Horde: Free Folk 40pts.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2019 32:47


    Mance and his loyalists march to war. Let the bodies hit the floor. MANCE RAYDER Faction: Free Folk Commander: Mance Rayder - King Beyond The Wall Points: 40 (0 Neutral) Combat Units: • Free Folk Trapper (4) with Mance Rayder - King Beyond The Wall (0) • Free Folk Trapper (4) • Savage Giant (7) • Free Folk Raiders (3) with Raid Leader (1) • Free Folk Raiders (3) with Raid Leader (1) • Free Folk Raiders (3) with Raid Leader (1) • Free Folk Raiders (3) with Raid Leader (1) • Free Folk Raiders (3) • Free Folk Raiders (3) Non-Combat Units: • Lady Val - The Wildling Princess (3) Made with ASOIAFBuilder.com

    Running a Successful Demo

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2019 33:03


    In this episode I talk about the Do's and Don'ts of running demos (if that wasn't apparent by the title).

    List Discussion: Roose Defensive Bunker 40pts

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2019 22:31


    The List: Combat Units: Lannister Guardsmen + Guard Captain (6pts) Lannister Guardsmen + Guard Captain (6pts) Lannister Guardsmen (5pts) House Bolton Blackguards + Ramsay Snow (9pts) House Bolton Blackguards + Dreadfort Captain (7pts) NCUs: Roose Bolton (Commander) Cersai Lannister (4pts) Pycel (3pts)

    List Discussion: 40pts Rodrik Cassel

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2019 20:43


    ROWDY RODRIK CASSEL Faction: House Stark Commander: Rodrik Cassel – Master–at–Arms Points: 40 (17 Neutral) Combat Units: • Bolton Cutthroats (5) • Bolton Cutthroats (5) • Stark Bowmen (6) with Crannogman Warden (1) • House Umber Greataxes (7) with Rodrik Cassel – Master–at–Arms (0) • The Bastard's Girls (7) with Crannogman Warden (1) Non-Combat Units: • Catelyn Stark – Lady of Winterfell (4) • Eddard Stark – Warden of the North (4) Made with ASOIAFBuilder.com

    40pt Howland Reed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2019 24:04


    BROUGHT TO YOU BY CARL'S JR Faction: House Stark Commander: Howland Reed – Lord of the Crannogs Points: 40 (2 Neutral) Combat Units: • Crannogman Trackers (5) • Crannogman Trackers (5) • Crannogman Trackers (5) • House Tully Sworn Shields (7) with Brynden Tully – Unyielding Knight (2) • House Tully Sworn Shields (7) with Brienne – Maiden of Tarth (2) Non-Combat Units: • Howland Reed – Lord of the Crannogs (0) • Sansa Stark – Little Bird (3) • Catelyn Stark – Lady of Winterfell (4) Made with ASOIAFBuilder.com

    Intro to the Free Folk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2019 53:47


    Today I give an introduction to the Free Folk, specifically going over General Tactics and using their Starter Box. NOTE: I did misspeak during this episode in regards to Giants and Shieldwall and their interaction, so do note that is incorrect in that Shieldwall does not stop Mighty Swing- do not put your Sworn Shields near Giants.

    Night's Watch Tactics: Scorpion Weapon Crew

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2018 13:25


    Deep dive looking at the Scorpion Weapon Crew. This episode also contains the most use of the word "spoilers" ever.

    Night's Watch Tactics: Ranger Hunters

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2018 16:42


    Today we're talking about the Ranger Hunters- one of, if not my absolute, favorite units in the army.

    Intro to the Night's Watch

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2018 54:30


    Today I give an introduction to the Night's Watch, specifically going over General Tactics and using their Starter Box.

    Tywin Lannister 40pts.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2018 15:42


    FEAR THE LION Faction: House Lannister Commander: Tywin Lannister – Lord of Casterly Rock Points: 40 (4 Neutral) Combat Units: • Lannister Halberdiers (6) with Tywin Lannister – Lord of Casterly Rock (0) • Lannister Crossbowmen (6) • Lannister Halberdiers (6) with Tyrion Lannister – The Giant of Lannister (3) • Gregor Clegane – The Mountain That Rides (4) • Lannister Halberdiers (6) Non-Combat Units: • Pycelle – Grand Maester (3) • Lord Varys – The Spider (4) Opponent Attachments: • Jaime Lannister – Maimed Hostage (2) Made with ASOIAFBuilder.com

    Greatjon Umber 40pts

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2018 18:41


    GREATJON UMBER Faction: House Stark Commander: Greatjon Umber – Lord of Last Hearth Points: 40 (0 Neutral) Combat Units: • House Umber Greataxes (7) with Bran and Hodor – Protector and Ward (3) • Summer (0) • House Umber Greataxes (7) with Brynden Tully – Unyielding Knight (2) • House Umber Berserkers (7) with Greatjon Umber – Lord of Last Hearth (0) • House Umber Berserkers (7) Non-Combat Units: • Sansa Stark – Little Bird (3) • Catelyn Stark – Lady of Winterfell (4) Made with ASOIAFBuilder.com

    Pyromancer Lists (Tyrion + The Mountain)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2018 27:58


    Let's talk about some Pyromancer lists: LITTLE PACKAGE, BIG FIRE Faction: House Lannister Commander: Tyrion Lannister – Halfman Points: 40 (4 Neutral) Combat Units: • Lannister Guardsmen (5) • Lannister Guardsmen (5) with Guard Captain (1) • Lannister Crossbowmen (6) with Tyrion Lannister – Halfman (0) • Pyromancers (7) with Assault Veteran (1) • Pyromancers (7) with Assault Veteran (1) Non-Combat Units: • Pycelle – Grand Maester (3) • Petyr Baelish – Littlefinger (4) Made with ASOIAFBuilder.com ------------------------------ BURNING DOWN THE MOUNTAIN Faction: House Lannister Commander: Gregor Clegane – The Mountain Points: 40 (4 Neutral) Combat Units: • House Clegane Mountain Men (6) • Lannister Halberdiers (6) with Sandor Clegane – The Hound (2) • Pyromancers (7) with Gregor Clegane – The Mountain (0) • Pyromancers (7) with Assault Veteran (1) Non-Combat Units: • Pycelle – Grand Maester (3) • Tyrion Lannister – The Imp (4) • Petyr Baelish – Littlefinger (4) Made with ASOIAFBuilder.com

    Unit Analysis: Pyromancers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2018 22:23


    Burn Baby, Burn.

    burn pyromancers
    Ramsay Snow 50pt Deep Analysis

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2018 64:32


    TRUE WARDENS OF THE NORTH Faction: House Stark Commander: Ramsay Snow, The Bastard of Bolton Points: 50 (22 Neutral) Combat Units: • Stark Sworn Swords (5) • Bolton Cutthroats (5) • House Umber Berserkers (7) with Roose Bolton – The Leech Lord (3) • House Umber Greataxes (7) with Ramsay Snow – The Bastard of Bolton (C) with Theon Greyjoy – Reek (0) • The Bastard's Girls (7) with Crannogman Warden (1) • The Bastard's Girls (7) with Crannogman Warden (1) Non-Combat Units: • Sansa Stark – Little Bird (3) • Rodrik Cassel – Combat Veteran (4) Made with ASOIAFBuilder.com

    Ramsay Snow 40pts: Aligning with Starks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2018 21:19


    WARDEN OF THE NORTH Faction: House Stark Commander: Ramsay Snow – The Bastard of Bolton Points: 40 (19 Neutral) Combat Units: • Stark Sworn Swords (5) • Bolton Cutthroats (5) • The Bastard's Girls (7) ‣ Crannogman Warden (1) • The Bastard's Girls (7) ‣ Crannogman Warden (1) • House Umber Greataxes (7) ‣ Ramsay Snow – The Bastard of Bolton (0) ‣ Optional: Theon Greyjoy – Reek (0) Non-Combat Units: • Sansa Stark – Little Bird (3) • Rodrik Cassel – Combat Veteran (4) Made with ASOIAFBuilder.com

    Unit Rundown: House Umber Berserkers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2018 13:55


    A general rundown of the House Umber Berserkers, including basic tactics and Attachment/Commander suggestions.

    Unit Rundown: Stark Bowmen

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2018 13:09


    A general rundown of the Stark Bowmen, including basic tactics and Attachment/Commander suggestions.

    Unit Breakdown: House Umber Greataxes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2018 19:11


    An overview and tactics discussion about the House Umber Greataxes.

    Countering Common Lannister Problems

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2018 33:39


    Let's talk about some annoying Lannister problems and how to deal with them and, more importantly, how NOT to deal with them.

    Neutral Faction Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2018 55:12


    Let's talk about why I like playing a pure Neutral force.

    Problem Solving

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2018 26:09


    Today I talk about "Problem Solver" units, aka guys who handle the big bad threats in the enemy army.

    Ramsay Redux, 40pts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2018 33:57


    RAMSAY SNOW: 40PTS Faction: House Lannister Commander: Ramsay Snow – The Bastard of Bolton Points: 40 (17 Neutral) Combat Units: • Lannister Guardsmen (5) ‣ Ramsay Snow – The Bastard of Bolton (0) ‣ Optional: Theon Greyjoy – Reek (0) • Bolton Cutthroats (5) • Bolton Cutthroats (5) • House Clegane Mountain Men (6) ‣ Roose Bolton – The Leech Lord (3) • Lannister Halberdiers (6) ‣ Sandor Clegane – The Hound (2) Non-Combat Units: • Tywin Lannister – The Great Lion (4) • Lord Varys – The Spider (4) Made with ASOIAFBuilder.com

    Ramsay Snow - 50pts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2018 34:27


    We look at a full Neutral Army led by the Bastard of Bolton himself. Follow along with the PDF located here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/gq32zni1gc83p8s/Ramsay50pts.pdf?dl=0 THE LIST [50pts]: Commander: Ramsay Snow, the Bastard of Bolton House Bolton Cutthroats + Ramsay Snow [5pts] House Bolton Cutthroats + Dreadfort Captain [6pts] House Bolton Cutthroats + Dreadfort Captain [6pts] House Bolton Bastard's Girls + Roose Bolton [10pts] House Bolton Bastard's Girls + Bronn [9pts] House Bolton Flayed Men NCU: Lord Varys, the Spider [4pts]

    Tyrion Control List 50pts.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2018 25:06


    This time we take a look at a full Lannister Control list led by Tyrion himself. THE LIST: Tyrion Lannister (Commander) Lannister Crossbowmen + Tyrion [6] Lannister Crossbowmen [6] House Bolton Bastard’s Girls + Bronn [9] Lannister Halberdiers [6] Lannister Halberdiers + Assault Veteran [7] Lannister Halberdiers + The Hound[8] NCU: Lord Varys (The Spider) [4] NCU: Tywin Lannister (The Great Lion) [4] PDF to follow along with: https://www.dropbox.com/s/bn16j1mw63l2fmq/TyrionList.pdf?dl=0

    Roose Bolton Panic List- 40pts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2018 27:54


    Today we talk about the Lord of the Dreadfort himself and how to best manipulate Panic Tests with him. THE LIST: Commander: Roose Bolton, Lord of the Dreadfort Lannister Guardsmen (5) + Ramsay Snow (3) [8pts] Lannister Guardsmen (5) Dreadfort Captain (1) [6pts] Lannister Guardsmen (5) [5pts] House Bolton Cutthroats (5) + Tyrion (3) [8pts] House Bolton Cutthroats (5) + Assault Veteran [6pts] Cersai Lannister [4pts] Pycelle [3pts] 40/40 Also attached is a PDF of the cards so you can follow along: https://www.dropbox.com/s/te43bk4i2u5rw60/Roose%20List%20-%2040pts.pdf?dl=0 ADDENDUM: I actually completely forgot that we showcased the Pyromancers last week, so I can talk about them now. I would absolutely get one unit of them into the list, because of the additional work they do, as well as the fact they cover one of the weaknesses in being able to remove heavy defense. To incorporate them I'd remove Tyrion and the naked unit of Lannister Guardsmen with Pyromancers, and then use the single spare point to change Pycelle to Littlefinger. Alternatively, you could forgo upgrading Littlefinger, remove the Assault Vet from the Cutthroats, and then add Bronn to the Pyromancers, giving them additional threat and you as well because now the Wealth zone is also powerful for you.

    Stark Starter Box Tactics

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2018 53:45


    As the title says, we're going over some general tips and tricks for the Stark Starter Box contents. Read along with the following file: https://www.dropbox.com/s/tdepb41lgncexip/Starks%20Starter%20Cards.pdf?dl=0

    Game Mode Strategies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2018 47:50


    In this episode I go over the five different Game Modes, offering general tips and tactics for each as well as specifics for Starks and Lannisters.

    Jaime Lannister Tactics

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2018 37:50


    Today we talk about the Kingslayer and how he wins on the battlefield. Here is a PDF of Jaime's cards to follow along: https://www.dropbox.com/s/w2i8667l5j1x9vd/Jaime%20Cards.pdf?dl=0

    Robb Stark Tactics

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2018 46:45


    The Young Wolf himself and how to best utilize the myriad of positioning and battlefield-controlling effects at his disposal.   EDIT: Small correction- When I speak about the Crannogman Warden, I incorrectly mention his Ability is "+1 to Hit against enemies that have not activated". It is, in fact, "Re-roll Misses against enemies that have not activated." All talking points remain the same though, just be aware of this error!

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