Bespin Benchwarmers Podcast

Bespin Benchwarmers Podcast

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Bespin Benchwarmers Podcast episodes

  • The anatomy of the engagement

    In this episode of The Bespin Benchwarmers, Alex, Matt, and Cody dissect and analyze how to approach the initial engagement. They systematically break down the threats in your opponent's list, what to look out for, and initial target priority. They also explain which archetypes are best suited to jousting, and which opportunities you should joust the opposing list. Lastly, they talk about the different roles your ships should take in the engagement - which ones should take the brunt of the list, flank, run interference, etc.

    Get in contact with us here:

    Twitter: @MIBenchwarmers

    and thebespinbenchwarmes(at)gmail.com

    1 hr 23 min
  • Rebels without a list

    In this episode of the Bespin Benchwarmers Podcast, we are joined by the Hexiled Tournament winner, Josh Richardson. We discuss his winning Republic list and some challenges he faced in the tournament. We also talk extensively about Rebel list building. We go over the typical list building archetypes and all four of us present both a Hyperspace and Extended list - a total of 13 lists with different play styles!

    Note: Matt recorded this episode with us, but his audio was eaten by the internet. He'll be back with us in two weeks!

    Show Notes

    1 hr 20 min
  • Well what have we here

    In the inaugural episode of the Bespin Benchwarmers Podcast, Cody, Matt and Alex talk about some early trends they see in Hyperspace, including 3-agility die swarms, double CIS Firesprays, and options for the Empire and Republic. They also discuss lesser talked-about point changes for every faction and synergistic strategies for the upgrades. The final topic is a complete breakdown on a very divisive new ship – the ETA-2 Actis.

     

    Intro

    Matt “the Nantex did nothing wrong” Courser

    “The” Cody Wood
    Alex “Why play when I can make alt arts” Merrill

     

    Who we are

    Just some average guys who make cuts at regionals

    When we started

    What our favorite factions are

    Our general play style

     

    Topics for Today

     

    1. Trends in HS
  • Lesser talked-about point changes (mostly extended)
  • ETA Discussion

    • In Depth Discussions

    1. Trends in HS:
  • 3-Agility Swarms
    1. Syck Swarms
  • F/O Swarms
    • TIE Swarms
    1. V-Wings?
  • Double CIS Firesprays
  • Double Defender w/ Palp
  • ETA w/ ARC Support
  • Lesser talked-about point changes (mostly extended)
  • C-3P0 (Resistance), Rey (Gunner)
  • Wullffwarro, Selfless, Moldy Crow, Kyle Katarn
  • Lando (Scum Crew), Asajj, Talonbane
    •             D.  Rexler
                E.  Backdraft, LeHuse
  • Luminara
    •             G.  Conner Nets, Electro-Proton Bombs

  • ETA Discussion
    • A.  Things we like
  • Shaak Ti
    •                         II.  Versatility with EPT/Force
                            III.  Mind games with system phase repositioning
                            IV.  Purple talon-roll
                            V.  Unique synergies with other pilots  (i.e. Obi with kid Anakin)

                B.  Things we don't like
  • Steep learning curve
    •                         II.  Lack of post-movement double reposition with a ship that needs to be an ace
                            III.  Point sink for survivability/fancy gimmicks
                            IV.  Easily force-starved
                            V.  Tendency to still die under multiple attacks

    Outro

    Thanks for listening everyone

    1 hr 35 min

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Alex, Matt, and Cody talk about X-Wing: The Miniatures Game with strategy, meta analysis, list-building advice, and other topics.