Turn Zero Podcast

Stu and Joe welcome back a special someone to the pod. They talk about the state of 2.5, drop a few f-bombs, chat meta lists & macroeconomics plus congratulate local Worlds Qualifiers.

Has it been 3 months already? Joe and Conner reflect, then tackle the recent points update.  The company and community 1-forward towards chaos and uncertain objectives.

Gordon and Scotty swing by to discuss the fresh version that has shaken up X-wing.  Our tourney this weekend was one of the first in the Galaxy to use the new rules.  The fellas break down listbuilding, scenarios and changes. Results: https://listfortress.com/tournaments/2889

John pops in to discuss Jeff's winning TIE/sf combo.  Stu asks why ROAD may not be so bad after all.  Then they get their Mando on with talk of upcoming releases and the GSP Jank Tank.

David and Stu celebrate with Joe who made 'the cut' at Galactic Champs.  Then they turn their focus to proposed AMG changes and David goes off.  

Joe tells us about his winning Bossk list.  Review points changes, chat about new ships, fiddle with new upgrades, and ponder the bid system that was eliminated for Hoth. 

Josh tells David and Stu about the Dallas event.  The trio discuss the future of the game and Atomic Mass.  Then they chat about the local PGS tourney and meta.

David and Stu ponder the burning questions few dare to ask.  Can Dash make a comeback?  Is there such as thing as Beefy Scum?  How come no one plays E-wings?  Why is Boost soooo much better than Barrel Roll?

This two-part episode gives an executive summary of specific upgrades with Josh and Noa. Then David and Stu chat about Gleb and scummy shenanigans.

Live in studio for the first time in over 12 parsecs...David and Stu play 'catch up' with the help of Josh.  Let's figure out what has changed (besides everything), what's next, and what in the Emperor's name do we put on the table now???

Andy tells us how X-wings aren't the only scale models before the guys swap experiences about GSP's Galactic Championships.  Stu, Joe and Josh joke about TTS tips then get serious about recent announcements by FFG.

The fellas wryly arc-dodge the elephant in the room and get straight to tourney talk about the TTS online GSP Galactic Championship.  Joe and Stu quiz Josh Dunne about the meta and his beat-face 4x Wookie squad that got him in the cut.  

Noa, Stu and Matt discuss the challenges of working and playing from home.  In the second half we give Vassal tips and list ideas.  Continued thanks to PGS and District Foundry.  Links: Vassal, X-wing module, instructions, maneuvers and tips blog.  Stay safe everyone!

T-shirts are here! https://www.t-shirtfam.com/product/turn-zero-podcast-shirt/ Gordon pops by to explain the difference between a strategy and a trick.  Travis fills us in on organized play.  Thanks PGS and District Foundry.

Fresh from his Top 32 at LVO, special guest Noa joins Farns and Stu to blow the hangar bay doors wide open.  They talk Hyperspace, the good, the bad...and the format itself.  Noa shares his lists for the upcoming System Opens.  Sponsored by District Foundry and The Portland Game Store.  Find us on Patreon. 

David, Gordon and Stu take stock in this field recording from the hotel in Vegas as LVO comes to a close.  They reflect on a good showing, the new points changes and the pitfalls of Sin City.  Thanks Fly Better for putting it on!

The bombshell points drop sends the boys scrambling to build lists for LVO.  Special guest Gordon joins again.  Sponsored by The Portland Game Store and District Foundry.  Find us on Patreon.  Points list: http://bit.ly/xwingpoints 

The guys share 2020 goals and bat around list building ideas with David as guide.  Farnsy schools everyone on the ample Star Wars content this season and theorizes how it may lead to new ships on the table.  Find us on Patreon.

The guys chat with top player Marcel Manzano from Gold Squadron Podcast!  Marcel shares his tournament prep techniques, talks listbuilding, and reveals his in-game mindset.  Farnsy plays auctioneer for David and Stu.  Find us on Patreon.

The Sear Swarm and Jedi Aces are the targets of this deep dive. Marc, Stu and David discuss how these lists are built, how to counter Sear, how not to fly Jedi, and why they are both so damn good.  Find us on Patreon.

After the first 300pt Epic scenario tournament the guys invite Tim, the local league organizer, over for a chat.  Tim explains how he got started and his techniques for community building.  Marc and David commiserate about contents of the Epic box while Stu scratches his itch for ordnance.  Find us on Patreon. 

And the winner of free schwag from our sponsor is...KletusVanDam!  Are you out there? #findkletus  David, Farnsy and Stu commiserate about lessons learned from Worlds, the 'social contract' of what game we're playing and discuss next steps.  Find us on Patreon. 

David, Stu and Marc share field recordings with special guest Gordon from their AirBnB at Worlds. Pre and post show musings (apologies for slight buzz the first 12 min) with community highlights, some game talk, and more!  Find us on Patreon.  Sponsored by LevelUpPlayer.

Stu, David, Farnsy, and Marc are back! This time we channel our inner Ron Burgundy and talk about highlights from the Olympic Cards and Comics Hyperspace Trial in Lacey, WA. We also get into doubt, meta diversity, "famous" arms, tricks vs conundrums, Worlds and more!  Find us on Patreon.  Sponsored by LevelUpPlayer.

Marc, David & Stu prepare to go to Worlds, talk Finn, chat listbuilding and ask ppl to RTFM!  Find us on Patreon.  Sponsored by LevelUpPlayer.