Planning Phase Syndicate
Planning phase syndicate is a collective of X-Wing miniatures game players, sharing their experiences with the game. They will strive to bring you a variety of content from training and how to videos all the way to streamed games and hot meta-takes. The show’s focus Will be both to teaching new players as well as helping to hone those veterans skills. With fun, educational, and creative content, they will endeavor to add value to the listeners X-Wing experience. With some in-depth discussion, laughs, disagreements, and just plain rants they intend to provide content for the entire player spectrum from beginners to top table finishers. Start your planning phase with them and join the syndicate!
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Episodes
Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
This week we are doing a draft show where the hosts of the show will get to show off their list building skills by drafting different pilots to help them build their empire or resistance. They will have to then face each other with the lists they built to see who the champion will be. This fun exercise is the first in the series of drafting as drafting is a favorite thing of Tanners to do when he plays other games. Come join them as they do a GSP style draft for their first Face the Enemy draft challenge and tune in as they discuss why they drafted what they did.
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Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
This is episode thirteen and this week the team talks about tactics and tips for improving your game if you are working toward becoming more than a casual player. They break down some of their ideas and what has led them to play more than casually both online and in person. Matt then breaks down why running away from a battle turns his dials while the team hash out strategies to compete with this. The team analyzes the few new cards they missed from last week plus the ones revealed this week and give their hot off the press takes on if these can affect the meta. They also review a few lists from the recent GSP Jedha tournament that might surprise you.
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Thursday Aug 05, 2021
Thursday Aug 05, 2021
On this episode of Planning Phase Syndicate, Christopher and Matt talk about outmaneuvering your opponents. Matt breaks down the definition and what some of the best options to outmaneuver and get uncontested shots. They discuss the different techniques as well as some of the ways to counter the maneuvers. The duo also covers the new cards released for First Order and Resistance.
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Monday Jul 26, 2021
Monday Jul 26, 2021
During this episode the team is deviating from the traditional format and going off script. They look to analyze the hyperspace meta by discussing what it is and why it is important to the game. Since there was a recent tournament they compare the current lists and what makes them tick and the ease of play for the lists. And the show wouldn't be complete without a look at the new ships and why Tanner is very excited for the new Kylo Ren in the Whisper Variant.
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https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2019/1/16/jump-to-hyperspace/
https://www.belloflostsouls.net/2019/01/ffg-defends-the-star-wars-x-wing-hyperspace-format.html
https://tabletop.to/lone-star-open-2021-day-3
https://www.reddit.com/r/XWingTMG/comments/oq40jb/fury_of_the_first_order_and_double_ywing_up_for/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf
https://twitter.com/atomicmassgames/status/1418616974523895815?s=20
https://twitter.com/atomicmassgames/status/1418586777904889859?s=20
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l_u171pdESxwzfTzbssCNaMTGrYG3xXX/view
Monday Jul 19, 2021
Monday Jul 19, 2021
Welcome to the seventh episode of Planning Phase Syndicate. This episode will contain our Academy 101, Roll Call, What Turns My Dials, Construct the Death Star and System Malfunctions segments.
Here is the breakdown of what each segment contains.
Academy 101
This segment name is determining training for new pilots that allow us to explain rules or mechanics of the game that will give a highlight or deep dive into game operation.
Covered in this week's episode is a break down of what CIS droids can do in a swarm formation.
Tanner will review the different abilities and why he loves flying swarms.
What Turns My Dials
This is an opinion segment where one of the hosts discusses something that bothers them about x-wing whether it be a mechanic of the game, ship, rule or any card.
Covered this week will be Matt’s distaste of points adjustments as well as undercosted upgrades and ships.
Roll Call
This segment is to highlight different pilots, cards, or rules that are important to our Academy 101 segment that we feel needs further discussion.
Covered this week will be other pilots and upgrades that affect swarms and how powerful they can be.
Charles covers Nash windrider, Squad Tactics, Disciplined, and Malarus.
System Malfunctions
This segment is to highlight different functions that have different interactions that are not as known but are interesting to learn about.
Covered this week will be Sloane Swarms.
Christopher translates the broken possibilities of what Sloan can do to an empire list.
Construct the Death Star
This segment is a team building exercise that allows for building a squad that is fun without being ultra competitive that is later used to play against other players Construct the Death Star list in our Trench Run Series.
The List of the Week will be built by Matt as he uses his multi faction choices to build a competing list.
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https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Skippy_the_Jedi_Droid
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Podcast: https://planningphasesyndicate.podbean.com
Paypal: https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate
Monday Jul 12, 2021
Monday Jul 12, 2021
Welcome to the seventh episode of Planning Phase Syndicate. This episode will contain our Academy 101, Roll Call, and System Malfunctions segments.
Here is the breakdown of what each segment contains.
Academy 101
This segment name is determining training for new pilots that allow us to explain rules or mechanics of the game that will give a highlight or deep dive into game operation.
Covered in this week's episode is an open discussion with the team about Point Values.
They discuss the difference between points, what should be considered when assigning a point value, and what the most important aspect of the game that points values can affect.
Roll Call
This segment is to highlight different pilots, cards, or rules that are important to our Academy 101 segment that we feel needs further discussion.
Covered this week will be 3 squads that all have points set to not be able to spam different abilities whether pilot or upgrade.
System Malfunctions
This segment is to highlight different functions that have different interactions that are not as known but are interesting to learn about.
Covered this week will be a discussion on a Nora Wexly build, a different take on a separatist build, and a common Rey build all which have multiple unique interactions that you should be aware of.
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-102792741982012
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PlanningPhaseSyndicate
Discord: https://discord.gg/eqxnTxDFAr
Podcast: https://planningphasesyndicate.podbean.com
Paypal: https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate
Monday Jul 05, 2021
Monday Jul 05, 2021
Welcome to the seventh episode of Planning Phase Syndicate. This episode will contain our Academy 101, Roll Call, Rebel Hanger Cadets and What Turns My Dials segments.
Here is the breakdown of what each segment contains.
Academy 101
This segment name is determining training for new pilots that allow us to explain rules or mechanics of the game that will give a highlight or deep dive into game operation.
Covered in this week's episode Matt teaches us how to play Aces High and some of the cool rules that allow for a fun casual play.
Roll Call
This segment is to highlight different pilots, cards, or rules that are important to our Academy 101 segment that we feel needs further discussion.
Covered this week will be Charles highlights a few pilots from 1.0 he feels would be good to see in 2.0.
What Turns My Dial
This is an opinion segment where one of the hosts discusses something that bothers them about x-wing whether it be a mechanic of the game, ship, rule or any card.
Tanner expresses his displeasure in not allowing SuperNatural on Darth Vader Defender and why he does not feel it would be a broken combo.
Rebel Hanger Cadets
This segment is to help players understand list building mechanics and why pieces are used to build lists that are decent lists to fly either in tournaments or during a local gathering with prize support.
Covered this week is Tanner dives into building a unique Republic list that uses ETAs and one Delta Aethersprite.
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-102792741982012
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PlanningPhaseSyndicate
Discord: https://discord.gg/eqxnTxDFAr
Podcast: https://planningphasesyndicate.podbean.com
Paypal: https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate
Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
Welcome to the seventh episode of Planning Phase Syndicate. This episode will contain our Academy 101, Roll Call, and System Malfunctions segments.
Here is the breakdown of what each segment contains.
Academy 101
This segment name is determining training for new pilots that allow us to explain rules or mechanics of the game that will give a highlight or deep dive into game operation.
Covered in this week's episode is obstacle placement and ship placement during the setup phase.
Charles will hold a discussion around the strategy of where obstacles go as well as placing ships to give new players some options for how to create the best matchup against their opponents.
Roll Call
This segment is to highlight different pilots, cards, or rules that are important to our Academy 101 segment that we feel needs further discussion.
Covered this week will be the cards that utilize the obstacles placed to their advantage.
Covered will be Qira, Debris Gambit, Trick Shot, Scum Tie Fighter, and Trade Federation Drones.
System Malfunctions
This segment is to highlight different functions that have different interactions that are not as known but are interesting to learn about.
Covered this week will be the Teflon Belly Run, Marg Sabl Closure, and Q7 Astromech.
Rebel Hanger Cadets
This segment is to help players understand list building mechanics and why pieces are used to build lists that are decent lists to fly either in tournaments or during a local gathering with prize support.
Covered this week is Charles provides a different take on a recently popular Scum list with Bossk that hits like a Mack Truck.
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-102792741982012
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PlanningPhaseSyndicate
Discord: https://discord.gg/eqxnTxDFAr
Podcast: https://planningphasesyndicate.podbean.com
Paypal: https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate
Monday Jun 21, 2021
Monday Jun 21, 2021
Welcome to the fifth episode of Planning Phase Syndicate. This episode will contain our Academy 101, Roll Call, What Excites You and System Malfunctions segments.
Here is the breakdown of what each segment contains.
Academy 101
This segment name is determining training for new pilots that allow us to explain rules or mechanics of the game that will give a highlight or deep dive into game operation.
Covered in this week's episode is how your initiative order will help engaging the enemy.
Different strategies will be discussed on how initiative is important to your success.
Roll Call
This segment is to highlight different pilots, cards, or rules that are important to our Academy 101 segment that we feel needs further discussion.
Covered this week will be the cards that complicate or compliment the initiative order and engagement phases.
Cards like Torkil Mux (who sucks), Han Gunner, heightened perception and many more.
What Is Your Spark of Hope
This segment boasts about an amazing card in X Wing 2.0 that gets the hosts excited to play the game.
Covered this week will be what the host each finds exciting about playing x-wing.
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-102792741982012
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PlanningPhaseSyndicate
Discord: https://discord.gg/eqxnTxDFAr
Podcast: https://planningphasesyndicate.podbean.com
Paypal: https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate
Monday Jun 14, 2021
Monday Jun 14, 2021
Welcome to the fifth episode of Planning Phase Syndicate. This episode will contain our Academy 101, Rebel Hanger Cadets, What Turns My Dials and System Malfunctions segments.
Here is the breakdown of what each segment contains.
Academy 101
This segment name is determining training for new pilots that allow us to explain rules or mechanics of the game that will give a highlight or deep dive into game operation.
Covered on this week's episode, Charles talks about List Building.
Charles dives into understanding the core types of lists that can be built along with what they each need to have synergy to make them good. He will also review the difference between Meta Lists verses Jank verses building original lists.
Rebel Hanger Cadets
This segment is to help players understand list building mechanics and why pieces are used to build lists that are decent lists to fly either in tournaments or during a local gathering with prize support.
Covered this week, Matt tackles a Rebel build that will help showcase their beef and unique building styles.
What Turns My Dials
This is an opinion segment where one of the hosts discusses something that bothers them about x-wing whether it be a mechanic of the game, ship, rule or any card.
Covered this week is Tanner’s opinion on Outmaneuver upgrade cards and how it wreaks havoc on lower initiative ships.
System Malfunctions
This segment is to highlight different functions that have different interactions that are not as known but are interesting to learn about.
Covered this week will be a look into how good defensive rerolls are when it comes to X Wing and some of the options that you may have to build lists with.
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Podcast: https://planningphasesyndicate.podbean.com
Paypal: https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate
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