DiceHate Podcast

Season 4, Episode 13 covers why Deploy the Garrison is going on hiatus, updates from recent Star Wars: Legion games, and the hosts' life and hobby news including store plans and painting projects. The episode also breaks down the new probe droid model, its rules , and thoughts on how it might affect lists and activations.

It’s been a while, but Kris and Alan are finally back behind the mics! In this episode, the duo dig into all the latest Star Wars: Legion reveals — Hondo Ohnaka, the new Jedi generics, Super Tactical Droids, and Wheel Bike Grievous — plus a full breakdown of the Tour of Duty campaign expansion. They also explore AMG’s release philosophy, Overrun + Ram interactions, and where the meta might shift n...

Alan shares the results of a 1000-point Imperial game in this week’s Officers Mess, unpacking the lessons learned from testing the list teased last episode. Then we dive into a conversation about Tier Lists — not to rank units, but to talk about what a meaningful tier list could look like, and how we’d tackle that content for Legion without falling into clickbait traps. A relaxed but thoughtful ep...

In this episode of Deploy the Garrison, Kris and Alan break down the new Savage Opress reveal from GenCon and reflect on how they predicted his arrival during earlier interviews with Will Shick and Will Pagani. In the Officers Mess, Alan shares a couple of recon league battle reports, and Kris fields some hobby questions after finishing a recent model. Expect a bit of a painting tangent before div...

In Season 4, Episode 9 of Deploy the Garrison, Kris and Alan are back to break down two of Kris’s recent games using the Wookiees with new upgrades — one against a Grievous-led Separatist force running double AAT, and the other against a Shoretrooper-heavy Empire list. Then in the main topic, the duo dive into list-building for the four core factions in Star Wars: Legion — but with a twist. What c...

In this episode of Deploy the Garrison, Alan and Kris regroup without any guests and dive deep into recent Star Wars: Legion action. 🎯 Officers Mess Alan gives a hobby update Kris recaps a wild game: Wookiees vs. Grievous with double AAT Thoughts on Kashyyyk Defenders and how they stack up in the current meta ⚔️ Main Topic: Combat Skew Lists We break down the viability of melee-heavy lists and di...

Season 4, Episode 7 – ‘June 2025 Points Update & Universal Upgrades’ In this audio-only version, Kris and Alan are joined by Will Shick (AMG) to break down the latest Star Wars: Legion changes. They explore new upgrade cards, examine when and why the June update happened, debate unit silhouettes, and unpack how prepared positions and battleforces shape faction identity. Expect lively discussio...

In this episode of Deploy the Garrison, Kris and Alan break down the June 2025 points update for Star Wars: Legion and give their early impressions of the new Universal Upgrade cards. From subtle buffs to surprising reworks, we explore what might shake up the meta — and what still feels underwhelming (sorry, CM-0/93). We also talk about hobby goals, Alan’s latest league game, and whether Kris is f...

This week, Deploy the Garrison goes hobby-first — Alan and Kris talk painting motivation, hobby systems, and breaking through the grey tide. In the Officers Mess, Kris shares UK Games Expo highlights and a tense league game where Wookiees took on a GAR list featuring Anakin and Ahsoka. The discussion covers the tactical flow of that match — and how aggressive openings can sometimes leave your forc...

In this episode of Deploy the Garrison, Kris and Alan cover a few recent games and take a tactical deep dive into one of the most important tools in Star Wars: Legion—early activations. From units that thrive going first to those that set the pace without sacrificing position, we break down what gives you the edge when tempo matters most. 🪓 Officers Mess: Kris returns to the table with two games...

In this episode of Deploy the Garrison, Kris and Alan take a speculative look at what might be on the horizon for Star Wars: Legion. Using the official 2025–2026 roadmap as a guide, we discuss which Battleforces could logically emerge based on the units and characters slated for release. From Clone Commanders to swoop bike pirates, we’re playing Battleforce Bingo and breaking down the possibilitie...

Welcome to Season 4, Episode 2 of Deploy the Garrison! Kris and Alan dive deep into the early days of Star Wars: Legion’s new edition, reflecting on first impressions, game feel, and what it means to step into this fresh era of play. From the removal of Emperor Palpatine to the growing pains of terrain changes, they don’t hold back. We also discuss the broader industry challenges tied to shipping...

We’re officially kicking off Season 4 and welcoming in the new edition of Star Wars: Legion with a huge double interview! Will Shick and Will Pagani from Atomic Mass Games join us to talk through the April 15th rules update and what the next era of Legion looks like. 🧠 Topics include: The removal of Emperor Palpatine and Imperial Royal Guard Why this update marks the official start of the new edi...

Kris and Alan are back from Adepticon 2025! We talk through Alan’s run in the World Championship, how he earned Best Imperial, and what we learned from our interview with Will Shick. Big moments, big laughs, and some surprising insights from AMG’s head of studio—this one has it all!   🎧 Listen now and join the conversation! 📢 Want to support the show? Join our Patreon for early access and bonus...

In this special episode, Kris sits down with Will Shick, Head of Studio at Atomic Mass Games, to talk about the future of Star Wars: Legion. We cover design philosophy, card packs, starter boxes, organized play, and what the GAMA 2025 reveals mean for the community. It’s a candid conversation with one of the most influential voices in Star Wars tabletop gaming. 🎧 Whether you're a competitive play...

Star Wars: Unlimited competitive play is in full swing! Join Ed, Kris, and Alan as they break down their Planetary Qualifier experiences, analyzing what worked, what didn’t, and how the meta is shaping up. Plus, with Jump to Lightspeed prereleases happening, we take a look at how the new set could impact tournament play moving forward. Will the established decks hold strong, or will new archetypes...

🚀 GAMA 2025 brought major reveals for Star Wars: Legion! AMG showcased new starter boxes, card packs, organized play updates, and more. Kris and Alan break down the biggest announcements and discuss how these changes impact the community. In this episode: 🏗️ Breaking down the new starter boxes – what’s inside and how they change onboarding for new players. 🎴 Card Packs explained – Universal, Uni...

In Focus returns! This time, Kris, Ed, and Sean take a deep dive into Excalibur (1981), one of the most iconic (and sometimes divisive) takes on Arthurian legend. Kris leads the discussion, breaking down Excalibur’s unique approach to the myth, its visual style, and how it compares to other Arthurian films. From Uther Pendragon’s chaotic rule to the mysticism surrounding Merlin, the hosts explore...

Join Kris and Alan for another episode of Deploy the Garrison! In this episode, the Officers Mess segment covers Kris’s upcoming move and how it will affect the show. With all of Kris’s Legion models packed away, we discuss what content makes sense while we wait for the full rules release—and invite listeners to submit topic suggestions in our Discord! For the main topic, we follow up on last epis...

Join Ed, Kris, and Alan as they break down the latest Star Wars: Unlimited news in this packed episode! Right after our last recording, FFG dropped a wave of crucial updates, including details on the Rotation System for Premier format—so that’s our main focus this week. The crew also dives into the big news about the Star Wars: Unlimited World Championship tickets going on sale and what it means f...

Join Kris and Alan for another episode of Deploy the Garrison! In this episode, the Officers Mess segment covers Alan’s process for building two lists for an Intro Game, and we take a look at the recently previewed ARF Troopers, the new Special Forces unit for the Grand Army of the Republic. For the main topic, we dive into a listener question from our Discord: the current issues with stocking uni...

Join Ed, Kris, and Alan (Deploy the Garrison) for an in-depth Star Wars: Unlimited discussion! With Sean away this week, Kris leads the charge as we revisit a topic sparked during our 2024 year-in-review episode: the relative strength of Set One in the Star Wars: Unlimited card game. From key strategies and standout cards to broader gameplay implications, we dive deep into what makes Set One such...

In this episode of Deploy the Garrison, Alan and Kris dive into list building for the Echo Base Defenders, a Rebel Alliance Battle Force. They walk through three different lists, breaking down the reasoning behind their choices, discussing command cards, and sharing insights on how they think these lists will perform on the battlefield. In the Officers Mess, the hosts reflect on the upcoming relea...

Join Ed, Sean, and Kris as we kick off 2025 with an episode full of hopes, dreams, and plans! This week, Sean leads the discussion on what we’re most excited about for the year ahead. From gaming releases and hobby goals to personal milestones, we dive into everything we’re looking forward to in 2025. Check out the website: https://dicehate.com Join the DiceHate Discord: https://discord.gg/SYZqBwG...

Join Ed, Sean, Kris, and special guest Alan (host of Deploy the Garrison) as we wrap up the year with our 2024 holiday show! In this episode, we reflect on the highs and lows of 2024 and share what we're excited about for 2025. From personal highlights to gaming moments and everything in between, this year-in-review is packed with fun stories, thoughtful insights, and plenty of laughs. Check out t...