Fly Better Podcast

This week the Flyboys bring on Tom Harper, of Imperial Propaganda fame to talk about the Oceanic Team Championships! After enthralling tales from the land down under the group analyzes the points for the new Wave V ships!

[00:00:00] Intros [00:05:00] Oceanic Team Championships [00:49:00] Wave V Points Breakdown

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As X-Wing fans eagerly await their fresh new Nantex and Republic Y-Wings, the Flyboys take a little look back at the Wave IV meta. With plenty of data to crunch (courtesy of Pink Brain Matter), Ryan and Dee look at the current state of the game. This includes a major Hyperspace Faction breakdown to benefit all those still hoping to do well at their local Trials.

[00:00:00] Intros [00:08:00] Prize Support [00:28:00] Wave IV Summary/ Hyperspace Talk

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The first ever Australian System Open and the first US Grand Championship took place this past weekend and the Flyboys are here to break them down! The Aus System Open Runner up Akhter Khan and Nova Champion David Kelley join us to look at the Top 8 squads from each event and what it means for the Meta moving forward. Then the groups talks about how to get over tough losses.

[00:00:00] Intros [00:05:00] Australian System Open [01:20:00] Nova Grand Championship [02:15:00] Getting over "it"

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Dee has returned as one of the BEST members of team USA! He recounts his various matchups, best moments, worst moments, and a few other surprises. Then the Flyboys breakdown the Top 8 lists of the European Continental Championship, German Nationals, and Canadian Nationals.

[00:00:00] Intros [00:02:00] ETC [01:00:00] European Continental Championship [01:45:00] German Nationals [02:18:00] Canadian Nationals

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This week the pirate captain himself, Richard White (otherwise known as Kelvan Tiberius) joins us! Dee talks a bit more about his experience in Buenos Aires, a few surprising Hyperspace Trials results are discussed, and the Fireball + Vonreg's TIE are previewed!

[00:00:00] Intros [00:05:00] Buenos Aires Open [00:22:00] Hyperspace Trails [00:54:00] Wave VI [01:15:00] Ricky Time!

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With Dee still traveling back from Buenos Aries, Ryan brings on a few of the top players from Gencon: Mark Grawburg, Matthew Cary, Ryan Staniszewski, and the North Continental King himself Carson Wray. Topics up for discussion include:

-Subverted Gencon Expectations -TIE Advanced Prototypes -Regen Mechanics -Upcoming Obstacles Packs

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If you're looking for Gencon analysis you've come to the right place. Ryan, Dee, and Dallas take a look at the Top 14 lists from the North American Continental Championships and discuss some reasons why they worked, and if their success can be duplicated.

• [00:00:00] Intros/Shout-Outs
• [00:10:00] GenCon Results
• [01:57:00] San Diego Hyperspace Trial

Congrats to our new Continental Champion, Carson Wray!

3 Time World Champion Paul Heaver joins the podcast today to send a call out for NOVA judges! Then, as Gencon draws near, the Flyboys take a look at what sets each faction apart.  Ryan tries to give some practice tips, and Dee ponders the viablility of double Decimator. 

[00:00:00] Intros[00:03:00] Paul’s Call for Aid[00:12:00] Gencon Prep[01:28:00] Tournament Talk[01:52:00] Floor Rulezzzz

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This week the Flyboys bring on judge extraordinaire Brent Wong to put a close on the pace of play and sharing dice discussion. However, Dee has some unfinished business with Ryan and the two argue the merits of Plasma Torpedoes vs Proton Torpedoes for far too long.

[00:00:00] Intros [00:15:00] Dee's Roundup [00:20:00] Plasma vs Proton [00:55:00] Sharing Dice & Calling a Judge

Don't forget to sign up for the Fly Better Grand Championships at LVO! https://www.facebook.com/events/473154766592085/

This week special guest Dión Morales joins the Flyboys as they talk about the pace of play in X-Wing. Farmer believes that more and more X-Wing games are reaching time, and not enough rounds are being played. What is the cause behind this? Is Farmer being crazy? The group tries to find an answer.

[00:00:00] Intros [00:06:00] Pace of Play [01:30:00] The Krayts vs Dee

Flight Club! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBFdm0Tm_gs&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR3P7S_Ef-fpcqiKRzxD-DFmge2KwYBhLoiHteTcn3Oolryzh83tvf3pZ48