Zions Finest - A Star Wars: Shatterpoint Podcast

SCHOOL IS IN SESSION NERDS! In this episode, Matt and Sam give another great discussion about thinking about damage vs. repositioning vs. a blend of the two in list-building and play style. They talk about understanding your win condition, your opponent's win condition, and how that should affect your strategic decisions in the game. This one is a real gem folks. JOIN THE FREAKING SLACK ! THE...

Welcome to Episode 42! The Adepticon Episode (or the first of the Adepticon episodes!)! In this episode, Kenny and Scott are joined by the brothers from Chatterpoint , an excellent Star Wars: Shatterpoint podcast, to discuss the results from Adepticon and give a snapshot of the meta, what did well, what made the cut, creative lists, and general matchups. If you're looking for more competitive...

Adepticon was bereft of our bubbly personalities, but that didn't stop us from having fun at the second best Shatterpoint tournament hosted this last weekend. In this episode, Kenny and Curtis talk about the tournament and the lists they ran, with a particular focus on analyzing the matchups, play patterns, and key points of the games (don't worry, no play-by-plays here). Join the Slack !...

What do you do when all the cool kids are going to Adepticon and you can't go? You make believe that you too are cool and discuss what Star Wars: Shatterpoint (TM) plastic toys you would bring of course! In this episode, Kenny, Sam, and Scott discuss the premier lists that they would have brought to Adepticon and give meta and other analysis and predictions. Everyone who is going, don't fo...

IT HAPPENED! Sam was able to record an episode with Vince and we suffered no technical mishaps!!! Vince drops a serious knowledge bomb regarding thinking about "dead draws" and how to build and play around optimizing for the cards in your deck and assessing whether or not units should be brought in the first place. It is excellent. JOIN THE SLACK ! RATE AND REVIEW THE PODCAST! COME TO TH...

Hello and welcome to Episode 38 of Zion's Finest! In this episode, Kenny, JK, and Scott discuss recent games with Luke and Vader-2 and talk about the spoilers for Moff Gideon and the strengths of his card. (Spoiler, we think he's gonna be real good.) Rate and review the podcast! Join the Slack ! We love you all!

Hopefully not the dystopian future of Huxley amirite. In this shorter episode (we'll tell you why when we start), Kenny and Sam give quick thoughts on minimal plays of Luke and Plo, and then give more substantial thoughts on revisiting Barriss, Sabe, and Snips in the context of the new units that have dropped. Thank you for listening! Join the Slack !

Hello and welcome to Episode 36! In this episode, Kenny and Matt discuss the meta as it prepares to turn over and a whole swath of new units (and hopefully new archetypes) storm onto the scene. They discuss the top (and bottom) of the primaries at this point in the game's life cycle, why Dooku has such staying power, and how that is informed by a recent tournament that the Utah crew played in. Tha...

Welcome to Episode 35! In this episode, Sam and Scott discuss different ways to categorize units (tanks, supports, snipers, etc.). They talk about how this informs your listbuilding, why you should always include certain classes of units (control), and how they think various units do and don't measure up to what they're intended to do. Thank you for listening! Join the Slack !!!

Lies. Tell me the odds. Right now. In this episode, Matt Bronson joins the brothers to discuss math in Shatterpoint and to provide some useful heuristics for calculating the odds of the majority of attacks that you will make in Shatterpoint. Check out his article on Math in Shatterpoint . From there, you can find links to his other excellent articles. Also subscribe to his Youtube channel . It is...

In Episode 33, Kenny, Matt, and Scott talk about reassessments to various units, including Lumi, Anakin, Bo, GI, and Barriss. We talk about what we got wrong about the unit in our initial takes, where we think they fit, and try to give additional context for listbuilding in the face of a soon-to-be widening meta-game. Join the Slack ! Check out Full Tilt ! And their freaking awesome Etsy shop ! Re...

Hello and welcome to Episode 30 of Zions Finest! In this episode, Scott, Sam, and Kenny discuss recent games and lists that they have been playing, talk about Leia (Boushh), Stormtroopers, and General Leia, and then give thoughts on running a successful tournament. Thank you for listening! Rate and review the podcast and join the Slack !

Yes that is a reference to this song from Frank Sinatra. You're welcome. In this episode, Scott and Kenny briefly discuss the highs and the lows from LVO, what went well and what didn't, and what to expect in the future. Check out Chatterpoint ! A new Star Wars Shatterpoint podcast from some dudes in B.C.! Even if they're wrong about their support tiers! These guys are awesome. Join th...

OR WHATEVER WE WILL TAKE WHATEVER KIND OF TOURNAMENT! The boys are heading to LVO, and this episode is a discussion of the premier list that they would take if it was (and maybe is?) a premier event. Matt runs an Anakin core Republic list, Scott runs a Vader core good stuff list, and Kenny runs a Dooku core tech-stuff list. We had some mic issues this episode. I apologize in advance and will ensur...

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Join us at your leisure for a fireside chat hosted by JK in which he queries Scott and Kenny on the future of Shatterpoint in 2024. WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD?! WILL SPECTRE CELL BREAK THE GAME?! HEAVEN HELP US!!! We love you all. Join the Slack .

MERRY CHRISTMAS YA FILTHY ANIMALS !!! In this episode, Kenny discusses the problem and possibilities of building communities for Shatterpoint. This is an episode for you to enjoy while sipping your hot chocolate next to your hearth in this holiday season. If you listen all the way to the end, (starting around the 56:00 minute mark) you will be treated to Kenny reading his favorite Christmas poem--...

Hello and welcome to Episode 27 of Zion's Finest! This episode is a list-building and play strategy episode for the Separatist Alliance. It is especially geared toward newer players, but there is absolutely deeper discussions for those of you that are more experienced with the faction. Announcements: We are set up for LVO. There will be a night of official play there, and I am confident that p...

Hello and welcome to Episode 26 of Zion's Finest! In this episode, Matt and Kenny discuss what they undervalued, overvalued, and simply got wrong about the game when they first started playing. They also (briefly) discuss nerfs, buffs, etc. that they think necessary to ensure the long-term health of the game. Announcements: Cody is hosting ⁠a tournament on December 16 in Reno, NV at the Game K...

Playing Shatterpoint well is hard. Painting Shatterpoint figures well is even harder. In this episode, Scott and JK rank by ease-of-pop the figures currently released in Shatterpoint. Thee ranking is not based on which figures are the "best," or most dynamic models, but rather the intersection of ease of painting with quality of model. Even if you're not as interested in the hobby as...

Hello and welcome to Episode 24! In this episode, Kenny, Scott, Matt, and Curtis discuss conditions and strategize about assessing their potential value and when you should go for conditions vs. damage. It's more strategy focused and generally muses upon coordinated fire, leveraging conditions for maximum value, and other such things. If you're in Reno or thereabouts, you should attend Cod...

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! (To those of you celebrating in the United States or celebrating outside these states. For everyone else, eat a turkey sandwich in my honor or something.) We gathered round the board after playing multiple games to do some list breakdowns and talk about what we most enjoyed about Shatterpoint at this stage in the game's evolution. It's an excellent episode for you to li...

In Episode 23, Kenny, Sam, and Scott give a brief overview of a recent tournament and discuss results and what we think it (might) mean for the meta. They then pivot to an overview of Sabotage Showdown and how it plays differently from Shifting Priorities. JOIN THE SLACK ! Have a great week.

Vader GG is good. Some would say too good. (Me. I say it's too good.) But let's say you are wanting to square off against it, or prepare for it at a premier event. What can you do? What can men do against such hate?! NEVER FEAR! Sam and I have played with and against Vader GG and have thoughts on how you can approach listbuilding into Vader GG and playing against it in your games. Thank yo...

Hello and welcome to Episode 20 of the Zion's Finest! In this episode, we complete our tier-list and discuss the currently-released supporting units. There is a general consensus around most things, but some interesting fights and discussions regarding units' strengths and weaknesses. I would highly encourage you to watch it on Youtube so that you can follow our ranking as we go. Join the...

Welcome to Episode 19! In this episode, Kenny and Matt discuss results from a recent premier tournament and break down different approaches to building a premier list. Their discussion is wide-ranging, but there is a lot of good stuff here to mull over as we start participating in premier events. Join the Slack ! Fill out the Google Form so you can get a promo (which requires you to be a member of...