Sith Takers Snap Shots

Episode 35 - A Fresh Perspective Bob chats to Jamie Perkins and Ed Ball who although fairly new to X-wing have an great amount of experience and success in competitive gaming and game design. How are they finding X-wing, thoughts on lists and ships and game design and balance. Cast - Bob, Jamie & Ed Producer - Tim (spudgun_sniper) Recorded 04/04/2019 live from Element Games, Stockport, UK Intro -...

X-wing community - you've taken your first step into a larger world Will & Adam are joined by Matt Hill who wanted to come on and talk about the x-wing community, what it's like being in the big family and how it has had a positive influence on us personally and socially. They also talk about their experiences visiting other shops & clubs and also taking part in massive events like the UK System O...

Episode 33 - The Phantom Menace Adam, Bob & Will chat about the weekend's events - our monthly Sith Taker tournament at Element Games which saw Adam & Bob play in the final, The Hyperspace Trial at Dark Sphere down south, and the System Open event from Adepticon, Chicago! Cast - Will, Bob & Adam Producer - Tim (spudgun_sniper) Recorded 31/03/2019 live from Element Games Intro - Obi Wan 'hello ther...

Episode 32 - Begun the Clone War has Tim, Bob & Will chat about their experiences with the new Republic & Separatist ships, What has been working well and what not so much! Cast - Will, Bob & Tim Producer - Tim (spudgun_sniper) Recorded 28/03/2019 live from Element Games Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro - Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones: Begun the Clone War...

Episode 31 - Using the Force Will, Colm & Adam chat about the Force mechanic, how they're finding it in 2.0 and how it affects game play and pilot choices. Do you agree with their assessment? Cast - Will, Colm & Adam Producer - Tim (spudgun_sniper) Recorded 25/03/2019 live via Skype Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro - Star Wars The Force Awakens - That's not how the forc...

Episode 30 - It's Morphin Time Another road trip as Colm, Bob & Tim head down to Rebel Base Gaming for their monthly X-wing event. The guys chat about their lists, their games and how they got on. Sound quality is a little patchy in places as we recorded this in the car on the way to/from the venue. Sorry - will keep working on it! Cast - Bob, Colm & Tim Producer - Tim (spudgun_sniper) Recorded 24...

Episode 29 - 3rd Waves a Charm Bob, Colm and Gabriel chat about Wave 3 & the changes FFG have made to the Hyperspace Format Cast - Bob, Colm & Gabriel Producer - Tim (spudgun_sniper) Recorded 21/03/2019 live from Element Games Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro - Revenge of the Sith - R2D2 vs Super Battle Droids Used without permission - it's just for fun!

Episode 28 - Mid Week Musings Bob, Colm and Adam chat about the recent Hyperspace Trials. What lists have been doing well, what haven't and a general chat about the emerging meta Cast - Bob, Rich, Lewis Producer - Tim (spudgun_sniper) Recorded 18/03/2019 live via Skype Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro - Star Wars: The Last Jedi -- Poe Taunts Hux Used without permission...

Episode 27 - Element Games Hyperspace Final Bob interviews the finalists of the 82 player 2019 Hyperspace Trial at Element Games - Richard Polley and the winner Lewis Witham! You can find the event's FB page here: www.facebook.com/events/266127214035973/ You can find the standings & lists for all the players here: tabletop.to/element-games-hyperspace-trial/ And streamed games including the Top cut...

Episode 26 - Element Games Hyper Prep Will chats to Adam & Dan ahead of this weekends Hyperspace Trial at Element Games. What they are taking and what they expect to see! You can find the event's FB page here: www.facebook.com/events/266127214035973/ We're looking to have every list added to our tabletop.to page and you can follow the round draws and results here: https://tabletop.to/element-games...

Episode 25 - Tournament Organisation Tips Will asks Tim about some of his top Tips for running successful X-wing events. Tournament Organisation is often likened to Cat Herding but can be very rewarding if you plan your event well ahead of time. This episode is a long one at 29 minutes! But should hopefully be useful for anyone looking to run events. Cryodex can be found here: https://github.com/K...

Episode 24 - Warboar Hyperspace Trial Colm, Bob and Adam chat about the weekends Hyperspace Trial at Warboar Games in Bromley, UK. What lists did well and what caught their eye. You can find Phil GC's Blog where he discusses his games and winning list here: https://suchanxwinghipster.wordpress.com/2019/03/10/hst2-the-road-to-worlds/ Cast - Colm, Bob & Adam Producer - Tim (spudgun_sniper) Recorded...

Episode 23 - Making our March Minds up Colm, Will and Adam chat about the lists they have been flying and what changes and improvements they are thinking of making based on recent events and games they've played. All with a view for getting ready for the Element Games Hyperspace trial on March 16th! Cast - Colm, Will & Adam Producer - Tim (spudgun_sniper) Recorded 06/03/2019 via Skype Intro - Obi...

Episode 22 - Tom's Tournament Tips Bob & Adam chat to Tom Reed about how he prepares for big events and what tips and tactics he used to stay focused in the Top Cuts. Cast - Bob, Adam with guest Tom Reed Producer - Tim (spudgun_sniper) Recorded 04/03/2019 via Skype Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro - Team America Montage song Used without permission - it's just for fun!

Episode 21 - Harlequins Hyperspace Cut Producer Tim talks about his games in the Top cut at the UK's first Hyperspace Trial at Harlequins Preston plus an interview with the eventual winner! The games we're streamed on his twitch channel and can be watched back at www.twitch.tv/spudgun_sniper Cast - Tim Producer - Tim (spudgun_sniper) Recorded 03-04/03/2019 Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Reveng...

Episode 20 - Harlequins Hyperspace Producer Tim is unleashed again! This time he's joined by Colm, Ben and Adam. Sound quality is a little patchy in the first half - we're still learning with the phone mic but hope the show is still good for you all! We get the players lists and thoughts before and after the swiss day 1 of the Hyperspace Trial at Harlequins Preston. Cast - Colm, Ben, Adam & Produc...

Episode 19 - Bob the Quick Builder Colm, Bob & Will discuss the Quick Build event format, some of the favourite ships and lists and some of the quirks of the format. Also a very brief preview of the Hyperspace Trial some of the team are attending on Saturday in Preston. Cast - Colm, Bob and Will Producer - Tim (spudgun_sniper) Recorded 25/02/2019 via Skype Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Reveng...

Episode 18 - Toronto Open Colm, Bob & Will discuss some of the favourite lists from last weekends Toronto Open before chatting about some of the interesting cards previewed with the Sith Infiltrator article by FFG. Cast - Colm, Bob and Dan Producer - Tim (spudgun_sniper) Recorded 25/02/2019 via Skype Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro - Blame Canada - South Park: Bigger L...

Episode 17 - Rey of Hope Wrap Up Colm finds out from Dan & Bob how the Charity X-wing event, Rey of Hope, went and how their lists faired. Rey of Hope event can be found here: www.facebook.com/events/2056253954456324/ Cast - Colm, Bob and Dan Producer - Tim (spudgun_sniper) Recorded 24/02/2019 via Skype Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro - Princess Leia Lazer brain quote...

Episode 16 - Ready for Rey of Hope Dan & Bob are heading to Harlequins Preston this weekend for the Charity X-wing event, Rey of Hope, they are joined in todays episode by Colm & Will to discuss their lists. Rey of Hope event can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/events/2056253954456324/ Cast - Colm, Will, Bob and Dan Producer - Tim (spudgun_sniper) Recorded 18/02/2019 via Skype Intro - Obi...

Episode 15 - HyperPrep Dan, Will and Colm discuss Hyperspace lists, what you might see from the different factions and what you need to prep to face against at the Trials that are starting very soon! Cast - Colm, Will and Dan Producer - Tim (spudgun_sniper) Recorded 18/02/2019 via Skype Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro - Rebel Hyperspace Jump - Return of the Jedi Used w...

Episode 14 - Producer Tim Unleashed Producer Tim has a mic and a list... find out how he and Colm, Bob and fellow Sith Taker Kris got on at Rebel Base Gaming's monthly X-wing event! The event was using Hyperspace format and so the cast were looking for practice and list ideas ahead of the upcoming Hyperspace Trials. Join Tim for interviews with his opponents, Jonny the Boss at Rebel Base Gaming an...

Episode 13 - Rey of Hope Bob & Dan briefly discuss some of the newly teased upgrades for the Galactic Republic before sitting down to chat with special guest Jess about the Charity X-wing event Rey of Hope. You can find the event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/2056253954456324/ Cast - Dan & Bob will special guest Jess Producer - Tim (spudgun_sniper) Recorded 13/02/2019 via Skype Intro - Obi...

Episode 12 = Netlisting Dan, Will and Bob talk about Netlisting. What it is, is it socially acceptable? Should it be? How it can help you to improve your game! Cast - Dan, Will & Bob Producer - Tim (spudgun_sniper) Recorded 10/02/2019 via Skype Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro - The Office US - Jim vs Dwight - Jim Impersonates Dwight clips taken from YouTube Used withou...

Episode 11 - Weekend Warlords Event report Bob chat's to Will & Ben about their trip down to Weekend Warlords last Saturday to find out how they got on and what the day was like Cast - Bob, Will & Ben Producer - Tim (spudgun_sniper) Recorded 10/02/2019 via Skype Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro - Bob Marley - One Love Used without permission - it's just for fun!