Order 66 Podcast

Rev those engines, GamerNation, because the Order 66 Podcast returns for an hard look at creating meaningful chases and chase scenes in your games. Not only do we cover the rules, but our own tips and tricks for enhancing them, and new house rules that can bring your own chases over the top. Then the hosts hold a mock chase, live on the show. So prepare to live life a quarter parsec at a time, as...

The Order 66 Podcast is back and sauntering into restricted areas with a deep look at the Infiltrator specialization in our Well Isnt That Special segment. We stick metaphorical pointy things into metaphorical objects in our journey to uncover the best way to build an Infiltrator, and the hosts square off in a build off of spytastic proportions. So prepare to take those martinis shaken, not stirre...

The Order 66 Podcast returns, inspired by a dazzling and heartfelt listener question that probes into what it means to roleplay your character at the table, and just how you go about doing it. To that end, the hosts discuss how to use the FFG Star Wars system to get into the head of your character, and then how to represent those ideas and schemes at the table in a way that works, and gels well wi...

The Order 66 Podcast is back after a short hiatus for GamerNationCON IV, and we have returned with a vengeance. We are proud to welcome FFG Producer Max Brooke back to the show for a deep dive into the Bounty Hunter career sourcebook, No Disintegrations. Max helps us answer a slew of listener questions about the book, and we dig into the design and details of this amazing title. Big thanks to Max...

The Order 66 Podcast takes a walk on the Dark Side, this episode, with a comprehensive discussion on playing a Dark Side Force User and GMing one. Party enmity, character conflict, morality, destiny, and the Force. It all gets its due, tonight. We also answer some burning listener questions about dual wielding, the Misdirect Force Power, and dangling the biggest carrot of all in front of your part...

Our show returns for another jaunt into the laboratory of Well Isnt That Special, our recurring segment where we examine a specialization in detail. This episode, we pick apart the Scientist spec to talk about build and play options, as well as take it to task with our infamous GM build off. Add to that some meaty listener questions and questionable post show meat, and we’ve got a fun and enlighte...

The Order 66 Podcast returns to our segment, The Force Will Be With You, to discuss the Foresee force power in depth. The hosts are joined by long time listener and friend of the show Andrew Maiewski as a guest host to dig into the mysteries and uses of a very misunderstood force power. So prepare to break through the brick wall and scream Oh Yeah as we have visions of a very entertaining episode.

The Order 66 Podcast continues its long overdue look at hyperspace and astrogation with a deep dive into the Navigator specialization in our recurring Well Isnt That Special segment. We talk about how to make the most out of this less than appreciated spec, and then put it all on the line for our build off. We cap the show discussing listener questions about the Bodyguard talents, called shot Aimi...

The Order 66 Podcast returns for a new year and a journey into the jaunts about the galaxy with a long overdue look at hyperspace travel and astrogation. Not only do we delve into the rules and how they work in your games, but we talk about the crazy hyperspace tricks presented in the newer Star Wars films and whether they can be accounted for in this system. Topped off with a return to Wattos Bla...

The Order 66 Podcast is back with an anticipated leap over the edge into Rogue One talk. The hosts are joined later in the episode by Sam Witwer, who lends voice credits to the film, to talk about what they loved and what they did not in a spoilerific show that covers the film, the fanservice, the hype, and the joy. The hosts also take their own stab at putting specializations to the Rogue One her...

This episode of the Order 66 Podcast, the hosts return to our recurring segment, Well Isnt That Special, where we deep dive into an individual specialization. Tonight, we ante up and count ourselves in for an in depth look at the Gambler spec, with the hosts discussing the best way to build a Gambler and top it off with a Build Off of competing characters. We also return to the halls of When Good...

The Order 66 Podcast proudly welcomes the return of FFGs Sam Stewart and Tim Huckelbery, the lead developers for Endless Vigil, the Force and Destiny Sentinel Sourcebook. Sam and Huck join us for over two hours of deep diving into this amazing book, answering listener questions and discussing design and details for a book that teaches you how to be Space Batman.

The Order 66 Podcast returns for a look at the Mass Combat rules from Lead by Example. We talk about when, how, and why to use Mass Combat as well as walk you through a solid in play example of the Mass Effect. The hosts also discuss the GamerNationCON 4 Kickstarter, answer some intriguing listener questions, and drool over the psychedelics of Doctor Strange in post show.

Returning to our new show segment, The Force Will Be With You, the Order 66 Podcast deeply explores the Influence power on tonights show. We go through an intense breakdown of the power and its use, as well as highlight real-game examples and usage, and drive into the Conflict consequences of mind-tricking too much. We also dote on the new Rogue One trailer, talk excitement over GamerNationCON IV,...

This episode, the Order 66 Podcast returns to well-tread ground with a fan-requested dive into our Well Isnt That Special segment for a long-awaited look at the Marshal specialization. As the Colonists enforcer of the peace and lawman extraordinaire, this highly versatile spec offers some amazing options - and the hosts cap it all off with our Build-Off competition to see whos Marshal reigns supre...

Max Brooks and Keith Kappell join GMs Dave and Phil for a hearty discussion on the newest book in the Age of Rebellion line, Forged In Battle. This soldier spec book is choc full of juicy bits and we explore the military roots of several of the items in the book as well as a few easter eggs here and there.

Listen up, GamerNation, because the Order 66 Podcast debuts a brand new segment, The Force Will Be With You! We spend some time digging into the general nuts and bolts of Force Power usage and mechanics, but then kick off our first proper The Force Will Be With You segment with a detailed and comprehensive look at the Move force power, going into its various uses and upgrades, as well as examples...

Tonight, the Order 66 Podcast shifts focus to discuss a topic weve never covered as a sole focus to our show - being a better player. The GMs spend time walking through a series of tips, tricks, tools, behaviors, and mindsets to make any player a SUPERB player in FFGs Star Wars system. We also return to visit Wattos Black Market, with a look at the PTP Link, and answer some blast-tastic and terror...

The Order 66 Podcast returns to our Well Isnt That Special segment, tonight, with a fan-requested look at one of the more unusual socially-focused specializations in the game, the Colonists Entrepreneur. Devoted to making money without resorting to illegal dealings, solving problems socially, and with no combative capability, this spec really challenged the GMs as we struggled to create an amazing...

The Order 66 Podcast welcomes two extraordinary guests to tonights show, FFGs own Tim Huckelbery and Jason Marker, for nearly two and a half hours of deep-dive into Savage Spirits, the Force and Destiny Sourcebook for Seekers. The gents take the time to dive into the concept and development of each aspect of the book, and answer your listener questions about it. Big thanks to TIm and Jason for tak...

The Order 66 Podcast returns to our Will of the Force segment with a fan requested dive into the iconic Jedi Trials! The hosts explore the history of the infamous Trials of the Jedi Knighthood, focusing on how to represent each in your own campaigns, and when best to do so. We also answer some suberb listener questions and return to a long overdue visit with the Moderator, who talkings about moddi...

The Order 66 Podcast is back, continuing the discussion of NPC Droids with a promised peek into the Droid Tech specialization in our recurring Well Isnt That Special Segment. Not only do we dive deeply into the Droid Tech, but the hosts compete with our own Droid Tech - and companion droid - build offs! Along with a heaping helping of listener questions, we craft and program a nemesis-level episod...

The Order 66 Podcast returns with a dive into the crafting, ownership, and usage of NPC droids! In preparation for a deeper look into the Droid Tech specialization next episode, we review managing the construction of your own droid allies, and how to run them as a GM and a player, both in and out of encounters. So ignite that welding rod, ratchet up that rivet gun, and cinch your tool belt TIGHT -...

The Order 66 Podcast is BACK with special guest and FFG Freelancer, Keith Kappel, to dig deep into the mysteries and conundrums of High XP play. Not only do we talk about what High XP play means, but we provide our own tips and advice to managing the game at higher levels of experience. Big thanks to Keith for his time!

The Order 66 Podcast returns with another trip to our Well Isnt That Special segment. This episode, we dust off the cover of the Edge of the Empire Core Rulebook and strap on the armor of the Bounty Hunters Gadgeteer specialization. We talk about the pitfalls and best practices of building this surprisingly diverse character, as well as thrown down with our own Build Offs for the Gadgeteer special...