Stay On Target | An X-Wing Podcast

That's Jedi for farewell. Recording what is probably the last episode of Stay On Target, the boys discuss the announcement of X-Wing's cancellation and what the future might hold for the game.

...or not. Well, maybe. We don't know. Mikhail has won two Store Championships and still has no idea if he's punched his ticket yet or not and shares his thoughts. There's also the inevitable meta discussion and even more inevitable whining about the Steelers afterwards.

Ryan Staniszewski of Gold Squadron Podcast begged us for a new episode because he is addicted to X-Wing. Fine, here you go Ryan, but be careful what you wish for. (What Ryan doesn't know is that we nearly talk more about bourbon and the Pittsburgh Steelers than we do about little plastic spaceships)

A new X-Wing season is upon us! Ushered in with the Store Championships, brand new Starter Kits, and everyone's favorite: a new points update. It's an exciting time to be an X-Wing player and things are looking up. Or not...Gordon is worried.

Let's dispense with the silly memes and focus instead on what's important: X-Wing is finally getting updated Starter Kits! A new season is about to start next month and with it some brand new four-ship starter packs for the Rebel and Imperial factions. Combine this with Store Championships happening again at a game shop near you means everything is in place to restore X-Wing to its former glory!

Look at all the new ships! You'd think that would make for a great reason to record an episode, wouldn't it? Nope! We simply felt like it and had the time.

After 100 minutes of recording, Gordon's Zoom client locks up and the entire episode is lost. Or not. The latest lists doing well in the competitive scene are discussed as well as Gordon and Mikhail's continuing efforts to grow/revitalize X-Wing communities where they live.

This episode was originally going to be titled "Pillow Talk" -- you'll get the reference if you listen towards the end -- but when we realized it was our 66th podcast, we really had no choice what to name it. Highlights include our reactions to the new rules changes and points update, as well as two of the hosts sharing their experiences in trying to build new X-Wing communities.

Gordon summarizes his experiences at Adepticon and reveals a conclusion he's now formed. Franch has finally played some 2.5 games in real life...with real people! Mikhail is moving. Again. Stay On Target After Dark offers up some truly bad Dad jokes.

Talk about a great disturbance in the Force! X-Wing 2.5 is finally here and we have thoughts about the two biggest reveals: New list building rules, and five new scenarios that introduce another way to score points.