Twin Troopers Podcast

This week, Jake and I cover the new changes that have come with the IACP Season 2 announcement. We covered all the changes to the core heroes and are really excited for Imperial vehicles to crush all competition."Imperial Assault" composed by and copyright owned by Sorastro, and used with his kind permission." Permalink

This week, Jake and I discuss the our experience with the first season of the Imperial Assault Continuity project. It’s a long one, so sit down and enjoy the ride."Imperial Assault" composed by and copyright owned by Sorastro, and used with his kind permission." Permalink

On this episode of Twin Troopers, we take an in-depth look at the Imperial Assault Continuity Project, a community-led initiative to bring balance to the force. We discuss the goals of the project and talk about the various proposed changes for Season One of the IA CP. Enjoy!http://ia-continuityproject.com

Hello everyone! This time on Twin Troopers, we introduce the Imperial Assault Continuity Project and talk about the Spectre-tacular 2019 World Championships! "Imperial Assault" composed by and copyright owned by Sorastro, and used with his kind permission."

Hello everyone,This week, Jake and I invite the winner of the Minnesota Regional on to discuss the event and his winning list, Spectre Cell. Enjoy!"Imperial Assault" composed by and copyright owned by Sorastro, and used with his kind permission."

Hello everyone,This week, for some reason Jake and I talk about Hondo for a long time. I’m not really sure how that happened. Overall though, we had a great time discussing this figure and how he fits in with the current figures available to the Mercenary faction. Enjoy!"Imperial Assault" composed by and copyright owned by Sorastro, and used with his kind permission."

Hello everyone,After a prolonged break due to school and the holidays, Jake and I are back with another episode on the Sentry Droids. While Sentries didn’t stay at the top of the meta, we still find them to have a lot of strengths and plenty viable. Enjoy!"Imperial Assault" composed by and copyright owned by Sorastro, and used with his kind permission."

Hello everyone,This week, Jake and I discuss the Death Troopers and their ability to hand out power tokens at an alarming rate. While we don’t consider that overpowered, we do find them to be a welcome addition to the Imperial arsenal, particularly because they add list diversity at the low-cost end of the spectrum. Enjoy!"Imperial Assault" composed by and copyright owned by Sorastro, and used with his kind permission."

Hello everyone,This week, Jake and I are back to discuss Grand Admiral Thrawn, the beloved character, formerly from the expanded universe, and now brought into canon. Overall, we’re very positive on the figure, although we have some criticism over his design. He’s an extremely strong figure and a blast to play. Enjoy!"Imperial Assault" composed by and copyright owned by Sorastro, and used with his kind permission."

Hello everyone,This week, Jake and I meet in person (again) and give our first impressions of the new Tyrants of Lothal. We are mostly positive, spending a majority of the time discussing how these figures will be used and what lists we'd like to play. Overall, we're really excited to see some new figures and to run the Ghost Crew; aka, the best Star Wars characters since the original trilogy. I apologize for the sound, as we've got a tiny echo. We're still working out the new recording space."Imperial Assault" composed by and copyright owned by Sorastro, and used with his kind permission."

Hello everyone,This week, Jake and I meet in person to discuss our favorite (second favorite?) (third favorite?) Wookie in Imperial Assault - Drokkatta! Drokkatta was a great addition to the stable of rebel non-canon heroes. Thanks for listening!"Imperial Assault" composed by and copyright owned by Sorastro, and used with his kind permission."

Hello everyone,This week, Jake and I talk about the Mercenary faction's all-star when it comes to supporting, the Jawa Scavenger. FFG not only got the flavor right with this card, but also provided a well-costed support unit to the Mercenary faction. Enjoy!"Imperial Assault" composed by and copyright owned by Sorastro, and used with his kind permission."

Hello everyone,This week, Jake and I continue our time in the desert with the Tusken Raiders. While not the most competitive unit, we take them up in light of our recent episode on the Bantha Rider, as they have a certain amount of synergy with it. Enjoy!"Imperial Assault" composed by and copyright owned by Sorastro, and used with his kind permission."

Hello everyone,This week, Jake and I cover the Rancor. Introduced with Jabba's Realm, the Rancor is a high health and damage creature that benefits from many of the brawler and creature cards. Jake and I really love playing the unit and the sculpt. Enjoy!"Imperial Assault" composed by and copyright owned by Sorastro, and used with his kind permission."

Hello everyone,This week, Jake and I are back to discuss the history of Imperial Assault's meta. In this episode, we cover Jabba's Realm to the current state of the game (Heart of the Empire). Thanks for listening!"Imperial Assault" composed by and copyright owned by Sorastro, and used with his kind permission."

Hello everyone,This week, Jake and I take some time to go through the history of Imperial Assault's meta. This is a two part episode, so please enjoy the first half where we discuss the game's launch through Jabba's Realm."Imperial Assault" composed by and copyright owned by Sorastro, and used with his kind permission."

Hello everyone,This week, Jake and I cover one of our favorite figures, the Bantha Rider. The Bantha has a very unique play style and significantly changes the way your list is played (Jake's words of wisdom: "If you have a Bantha in your list, you're playing a Bantha list") As always, thank you for listening!"Imperial Assault" composed by and copyright owned by Sorastro, and used with his kind permission."

Hello everyone,This week, Jake and I discuss Ko-Tun, one of the new Rebel support units introduced in Heart of the Empire. While we believe she may be a little over priced, we thing she adds a unique and entertaining set of abilities to the Rebel faction. Enjoy!"Imperial Assault" composed by and copyright owned by Sorastro, and used with his kind permission."

Hello everyone,This week, Jake and I invite Matt Lansdowne to discuss the Clawdite Shapeshifter. We go over the Clawdite's various forms, as well as its strengths and weaknesses. While we generally acknowledge that the Clawdite is in a bit of a strange place in the Mercenary faction, I think we were positive on its overall potential and what it adds to the game. Enjoy!PS. Matt is a great guy and we loved having him on."Imperial Assault" composed by and copyright owned by Sorastro, and used with his kind permission."

Hello everyone,This week, Jake went above and beyond and put together a map review of Mos Eisley Back Alleys. We talk about the different areas of the map and the strategies that we think are most viable - even in the face of a dog getting dropped off at my house. Enjoy!"Imperial Assault" composed by and copyright owned by Sorastro, and used with his kind permission."

Hello everyone,This week, Jake and I chat about one of the lesser-used figures, the Trooper Commander, Kayn Somos. While he's not the strongest figure, we spend time going over the value he provides and the changes we'd make for him to be more competitive. Enjoy!"Imperial Assault" composed by and copyright owned by Sorastro, and used with his kind permission."

Hello everyone,This week, Jake and I discuss one of our favorite units from Heart of the Empire: Emperor Palpatine. We think the Emperor is not only thematic, but also is competitive and adds a lot of value to nearly every Imperial list. Enjoy!"Imperial Assault" composed by and copyright owned by Sorastro, and used with his kind permission."

Hello everyone,This week, Jake and I talk about our experience at Worlds 2018, including the tournament, the four-player side event, and do a little meta talk. Enjoy!"Imperial Assault" composed by and copyright owned by Sorastro, and used with his kind permission."

Hello everyone,This week, Jake and I talk about our preparation for the 2018 Worlds tournament. We talk about what we've been playing, the meta, and the new map. Here's the article reference we discuss in the episode about being polite at the tournament: Imperial Decorum"Imperial Assault" composed by and copyright owned by Sorastro, and used with his kind permission."

Hello everyone,This week, Jake and I invited Patrick to the show to discuss Ugnaught Tinkerers and whether they are as broken as people say. We discuss Ugnaughts and I try to understand why everyone hates them. Enjoy!"Imperial Assault" composed by and copyright owned by Sorastro, and used with his kind permission."

Hello everyone,This week, Jake and I attempted something a bit more ambitious than our typical figure review. We spent time analyzing how he and I conceptualize the different stages of Imperial Assault, and offer our considerations for the different phases of the game. As always, we appreciate your support. Enjoy!"Imperial Assault" composed by and copyright owned by Sorastro, and used with his kind permission."

Hello everyone,This week, Jake and I discuss the latest addition to the Imperial vehicle stable, the AT-DP. While it is very limited when it comes to movement, the AT-DP displays some excellent offensive firepower with access to a great set of command cards. We discuss this and and more! Enjoy!"Imperial Assault" composed by and copyright owned by Sorastro, and used with his kind permission."

This week, Jake and I tackle one of Scum's most fearsome figures, Onar Koma. We discuss his strengths, weaknesses, strategies, and come up with a few lists for you to try out. Enjoy!Note: We've noticed some sound irregularities with our recording setup. We'll be testing some alternative options over the next few episodes and appreciate your patience. Thanks for listening."Imperial Assault" composed by and copyright owned by Sorastro, and used with his kind permission."

This week, Jake and I delve into one of our favorite characters in the game, Maul. We discuss how to play him in a game that typically rewards ranged units, and also gush over his resurrection in the canon. Enjoy!"Imperial Assault" composed by and copyright owned by Sorastro, and used with his kind permission."

Hello everyone,This week, Jake and I cover the Elite and Regular Riot Troopers, discussing their strengths, weaknesses, and how they specialize in taking objectives. Happy to be back with another figure review! Thanks for listening."Imperial Assault" composed by and copyright owned by Sorastro, and used with his kind permission."

Hello everyone,This week, Twin Troopers picks back up with a discussion of the Minnesota Regionals Championship, where Jake and I both made the top eight. Thanks for listening and glad to be back.PS. Jake and I are recording using Google Hangouts for this episode as test to see if it will work as a long-term solution. We encounter a few issues and I think we may peak here and there causing a bit of interference. We'll work on this in the future. Thanks for your patience."Imperial Assault" composed by and copyright owned by Sorastro, and used with his kind permission." 

Hey everyone,This week, Tim and I talk about the Grand Inquisitor. While we try to be positive, we spend a decent amount of time discussing how he's in a difficult spot in the current meta. That said, the Inquisitor has a few beneficial qualities. Enjoy and thanks for listening!If you like what we're doing, leave us a review on Facebook or drop us a couple of bucks a month on Patreon. "Imperial Assault" composed by and copyright owned by Sorastro, and used with his kind permission."

Hey everyone,This week, Tim and I talk about Greedo. We believe Greedo is one of the most powerful figures in the game, and we discuss what factors make him so great. Listen to this episode and we'll explain his strengths and how we typically play him. Thanks for listening!If you like what we're doing, leave us a review on Facebook or drop us a couple of bucks a month on Patreon. "Imperial Assault" composed by and copyright owned by Sorastro, and used with his kind permission."

Note, 11/14/2017: In this episode, we state that Obi-Wan's Alter Mind doesn't prevent the retrieval of tokens (for instance, on Raining Freight on Jabba's Palace map). This is incorrect. Alter Mind does prevent this interaction, per the Rules Reference Guide.Hey everyone,This week, Tim and I talk about Obi-Wan Kenobi, Jedi Knight. Obi-Wan is a strong figure that excels at objective control, but is a bit weak based on his melee attack and average speed. Tim and I discuss some strategies when running him, as well as his strengths, weaknesses, and viable Command cards. Thanks for listening!If you like what we're doing, leave us a review on Facebook or drop us a couple of bucks a month on Patreon. "Imperial Assault" composed by and copyright owned by Sorastro, and used with his kind permission."

Hey everyone,This week, Tim and I talk about Darth Vader and his new attachment, Driven by Hatred. We had a great time discussing our experience playing Vader and his new card, as well as the strategy we think you need to utilize in order to maximize the value you get from him. As always, let us know if you have any thoughts. Thanks for listening!If you like what we're doing, leave us a review on Facebook or drop us a couple of bucks a month on Patreon. "Imperial Assault" composed by and copyright owned by Sorastro, and used with his kind permission."

Hey everyone,This week we discuss Bossk. Although time hasn't been kind to him, he's still a competitive figure that provides unique functionality in Imperial Assault. As usual, thanks for listening! If you like what we're doing, leave us a review on Facebook or drop us a couple of bucks a month on Patreon. "Imperial Assault" composed by and copyright owned by Sorastro, and used with his kind permission."

Hey everyone,This week we discuss the Elite Gamorrean Guards. We talk about their strengths, weaknesses, and a long list of melee and brawler Command cards. As usual, thanks for listening! If you like what we're doing, leave us a review on Facebook or drop us a couple of bucks a month on Patreon. "Imperial Assault" composed by and copyright owned by Sorastro, and used with his kind permission."

Hey everyone,After a week off, Tim and I are back to give our first impressions on Heart of the Empire. We spend some time discussing the meta leading up to this expansion and then go through the cards that have us excited. We hope everyone is enjoying the expansion and we look forward to giving it lots of coverage in the future. Thanks for listening!If you like what we're doing, leave us a review on Facebook or drop us a couple of bucks a month on Patreon. "Imperial Assault" composed by and copyright owned by Sorastro, and used with his kind permission."

Hello everyone,This week, I took some time to speak with Kurt Larson, a long-time player of Imperial Assault and FFG Star Wars miniatures games. We had a great conversation that ranged from discussing learning the rules, miniatures painting, to the idea of "Fly Casual" for Imperial Assault. If you haven't met Kurt or have any questions, I really encourage you to reach out to him. Long before I started playing Imperial Assault, he taught me how to play X-Wing at a beginners' event in Fargo, Minnesota. He's very friendly and one of my favorite players to touch base with at events. As usual, thanks for listening and enjoy! If you like what we're doing, leave us a review on Facebook or drop us a couple of bucks a month on Patreon. "Imperial Assault" composed by and copyright owned by Sorastro, and used with his kind permission." 

Hey everyone, this week we're covering the vehicle master, General Sorin. Despite being overcosted, he still enables a unique play style and for that, we are thankful. Thanks for listening and enjoy! If you like what we're doing, leave us a review on Facebook or drop us a couple of bucks a month on Patreon. "Imperial Assault" composed by and copyright owned by Sorastro, and used with his kind permission."

Hey everyone, this week we're covering the dreaded Elite Weequay Pirates. We admit they're strong, but we spend some time discussing their weaknesses as well, because we have a fascination with facing our fears. Thanks for listening and enjoy! If you like what we're doing, leave us a review on Facebook or drop us a couple of bucks a month on Patreon. "Imperial Assault" composed by and copyright owned by Sorastro, and used with his kind permission."

This week, Tim and I cover one of our favorite figures, the Elite Jet Troopers. We cover their strengths, weaknesses, and recount some of our favorite lists. If you like what we're doing, leave us a review on Facebook or drop us a couple of bucks a month on Patreon. Enjoy!"Imperial Assault" composed by and copyright owned by Sorastro, and used with his kind permission."   

Hello everyone,This week, Tim and I discuss the Elite Alliance Rangers. As always, enjoy the episode. And, if you like what we're doing, feel free to throw us a buck or two every month through our Patreon."Imperial Assault" composed by and copyright owned by Sorastro, and used with his kind permission."

Hello Everyone,This week, Tim took some time out of his busy schedule to host the show and give me a chance to talk about our newly launched Patreon. I encourage you to read my About page, as it will clarify what this will change about Twin Troopers (literally nothing... nothing is changing).Beyond that, we talk about the recent Nationals winning list, Nal Hutta Swamps, and Star Wars Legion. Also, we recorded this a day before FFG released its most recent article, so we do talk briefly about the lack of articles, which we will do more often now when we want a new article. As always, thanks for listening!"Imperial Assault" composed by and copyright owned by Sorastro, and used with his kind permission."

Hello Everyone,This week Tim and I discuss Luke Skywalker, Jedi Knight. As usual, we address his strengths, weaknesses, and offer some strategy advice. Thanks for listening!"Imperial Assault" composed by and copyright owned by Sorastro, and used with his kind permission."

Hello Everyone,This week we're trying a different format than usual, and introducing the first of what I hope to be many episodes where I interview players from the community. I started with Jake Petersen. He and I sat down for a while and discussed some of his advice for Imperial Assault players, including topics from his article: Planning for Victory: Applying Strategic, Operational, and Tactical Planning to Imperial Assault Skirmish. As always, I'd love any feedback you have. Expect another figure review in the near future. Enjoy!"Imperial Assault" composed by and copyright owned by Sorastro, and used with his kind permission."

Hey Everyone,This week we continue going over figures released with the Jabba's Realm wave, and cover Jabba himself. This episode was a little different in format, since Jabba's dice pool and health aren't nearly as important as his abilities. Thanks for listening and as always, we appreciate any feedback."Imperial Assault" composed by and copyright owned by Sorastro, and used with his kind permission."

Hello Everyone,This week we talk about one of our favorite characters, Captain Terro. Tim and I both ran him at Worlds and we think he's a great figure. As always, feel free to comment with your thoughts. Thank you and enjoy!"Imperial Assault" composed by and copyright owned by Sorastro, and used with his kind permission." Update 8/8/2017: In this episode, we made a mistake about the timing of Survival Instincts. I mistakenly stated that Survival Instincts is played at the beginning of the round. It is actually played at the beginning of the activation of a creature.

Hello Everyone!This week we talk about Leia Organa. Hope you enjoy the discussion! Let us know your thoughts."Imperial Assault" composed by and copyright owned by Sorastro, and used with his kind permission." Update 8/8/2017: In this episode we mistakenly state that Leia was released with the Core set. That was a mistake. She was released with Hoth set.

This week, we look closely at Luke Skywalker, Hero of the Rebellion. As usual, let us know what you like and what we can improve. Enjoy!"Imperial Assault" composed by and copyright owned by Sorastro, and used with his kind permission."

Hello Everyone,This week, Tim and I discuss Chewbacca and what, if any, place he has in your list. As usual, we discuss his strengths, weaknesses, Command cards, and some lists that we'd possibly play him in. Let us know if we missed anything. Thanks for listening!"Imperial Assault" composed by and copyright owned by Sorastro, and used with his kind permission."