This is the off meta podcast, a podcast about Star Wars, the X-Wing Miniatures Game, video games, card games and anything else I really care about. I'm raithos, video game developer and game hobbyist, and every week I interview someone that I want to know better, and hopefully, get something great to listen to as well. So come on in, settle down and learn about something from 1 person who is generally unqualified and 1 person who is sometimes knowledgeable to talk about a topic! Support me o ...
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Welcome to the Fly Better Podcast, the best source to become an Ace Pilot! Every week Dee, Ryan, and Dallas bring you the latest news, tips, and deep dives into the world of X-Wing Miniatures. Awarded the Best US X-Wing podcast at the 2018 Goldies. Now with 2 out of 3 hosts having won a Regional. Skreeeeeee!
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The state of X-Wing in 2024 (Rant)
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I'm trying something different, where I talk to myself and try to not sound like a crazy person. Well the talk to myself part is new at least. I have a lot of thoughts about the recent announcements related to X-Wing, and thought I would give my opinions and feelings after a bit of time to process them.…
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Stirring up hot takes post worlds (feat. Duncan Howard)
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Duncan and I do a post worlds recap and talk about how to address the meta after the 2024 worlds tournament. Also a lot of hot takes.Join me on Patreon for early access videos Saturdays at 9pm EST.
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Dreaming up the future of X-Wing (feat. Andrew Oehler)
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This week's episode I talk with Andrew about what kind of wacky things we'd like to see in X-Wing in the future. Join me on Patreon for early access videos Saturdays at 9pm EST.
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The 2024 Worlds Meta as defined by an idiot and a bad list player (feat. Crispy)
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In this episode, Chrispy and I go deep into what we think the worlds meta is going to look like. This is going to age poorly. I'm ok with that. Also, apologies to Nick Sperry in advance. Join me on Patreon for early access videos Saturdays at 9pm EST.
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I hard sell a former player on returning to the game (feat. Asa Graf)
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On this episode of the podcast, I try to find the deep lore of the meme feedback@backtodials, with one of the OG podcasters. We also talk about X-Wing, and I convince Asa to play x-wing again. Join me on Patreon for early access videos Saturdays at 9pm EST.
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Discussing new objective play while drinking (feat. Ryan Staniszewski)
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Ryan comes on and gets drunk while experiencing OCX PTSD. In this podcast we do a deep dive on objective play in competitive X-Wing now that its been out for a few years.Join me on Patreon for early access videos Saturdays at 9pm EST.
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Talking about X-Wing with a former FFG employee (feat. Matt Holland)
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This week's episode features Matt Holland, former FFG OP/community manager for X-Wing and other Star Wars games. We talk about what its like to manage our community as well as a lot of the intricacies on what it was like working for FFG while they were making X-Wing. Join me on Patreon for early access videos Saturdays at 9pm EST.…
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When the World Champion likes to make obscene lists (feat. Niklas Good)
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This week I interview the 2023 (and current world champion) Niklas Good, and we talk about list building, the pressures of being a world champion, and dunking on Americans (sorry). Disclaimer: This episode was recorded before points updates were made, so some of this discussion was obsoleted before the episode went live. Join me on Patreon…
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Trying not ranting about scum and villainy (feat. Cam Murray)
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In this weeks episode of the podcast, I talk to Cam Murray, one of the top Canadian players in the world, and one of my close X-Wing friends. We discuss how to prepare for tournaments, list building, and silver bullets. (Stick around until the end to listen to Cam's rant about scum if you've never heard it). Episodes for each season go live Monday …
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The makings of a good meta (feat. Marcel Manzano)
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This week's guest is Marcel Manzano, longtime host of Gold Squadron Podcast, and a classic top player in X-Wing. This week we talk about the requirements of a healthy meta, and the value of going to events and interacting with the community. Episodes for each season go live Monday mornings at 7am EST. Join me on Patreon for early access v…
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Two game designers talk around X-Wing (feat. Josh Derksen)
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On this weeks episode of the podcast, I interview Josh Derksen, the creator of Heroes of the Aturi Cluster, maybe the greatest fan-made game mode ever created. We talk about game design, and get his hot takes on 2.5 as a game designer. Episodes for each season go live Monday mornings at 7am EST. Join me on Patreon for early access videos Sa…
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I am a bad podcast host (feat. Nick Sperry)
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Kicking the new season off wrong, in this episode of the podcast I can't even get my guest's name right. This week's guest is Nick Sperry, one of the people behind 312 Squadron, an X-Wing YouTube and twitch channel that focuses a lot on competitive play, along with recently starting a podcast of their own. In this week I yell at clouds as an old ma…
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This weeks guest is JimBob, the creator of the Infinite Arenas website, and most recently community hub site xwhub.com. We go into the psyche of a basement x-wing player and what that means to the tournament player.
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This week's guest is Kris Mitchell, the Euro tournament overlord who also happens to be one of the official rules question persons. We somehow don't talk about rules at all and instead talk about cooking. Episodes are scheduled to go live EVERY Monday morning at 7am EST. Join me on Patreon for early access videos Saturdays at 9pm EST.…
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Episode 10: Daniel Lim (Isophane)
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Today's guest is the legendary isophane, a long time supporter of the game and community, who is most recently known for the isoplane initiative. Please support or apply for the isoplane initiative here: https://www.xwing.life/ Episodes are scheduled to go live EVERY Monday morning at 7am EST. Join me on Patreon for early access videos Saturday…
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Today's guest is Dión Morales, founder and host of the Gold Squadron Podcast, a trailblazer and gold standard for tournament broadcasting, and perhaps the most important community leader in X-Wing. Episodes are scheduled to go live EVERY Monday morning at 7am EST. Join me on Patreon for early access videos Saturdays at 9pm EST.…
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Today's guest is THE GUY if you want to get cool swag for the game of X-Wing. In today's episode we talk about prize support, what players really want, and how to make players spend more money. Episodes are scheduled to go live EVERY Monday morning at 7am EST. Join me on Patreon for early access videos Saturdays at 9pm EST.…
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Episode 7: Christopher Patrick (Chrispy)
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We're COOKING! This week on the podcast I have Chrispy, a well known online player who also has the same creative energy as me when it comes to list building. We go into what its like be a college student playing x-wing and the perils of online play. The Cooking Results: Chrispy 1 Chrispy 2 Chrispy 3 Chrispy 4 Episodes are scheduled to go live EVER…
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In this episode I talk to Funwok about X-Wing, the German X-Wing scene, and being a troll. Episodes are scheduled to go live EVERY Monday morning at 7am EST. Join me on Patreon for early access videos Saturdays at 9pm EST.
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In today's episode, we talk to Bartosz Wójcicki, a polish X-Wing player and one of the best players out of Europe. We talk about how X-Wing is different in Europe and how to grow a the community. Episodes are scheduled to go live EVERY Monday morning at 7am EST. Join me on Patreon for early access videos Saturdays at 9pm EST.…
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In today's episode, we talk to Duncan Howard, another incredible X-Wing player and talk to him about his inferiority complex and the allegations of him being a worse player than Paul Heaver. Episodes are scheduled to go live EVERY Monday morning at 7am EST. Join me on Patreon for early access videos Saturdays at 9pm EST.…
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In today's episode we talk to former X-Wing world champion Oliver Pocknell, the state of aces, how everyone hates England, and why cafes are the future of X-Wing. Episodes are scheduled to go live EVERY Monday morning at 7am EST. Join me on Patreon for early access videos Saturdays at 9pm EST.
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Today I talk about Ryan Farmer, former podcast host of Fly Better Podcast, and get caught up on what he's doing, what he's flying, and his feelings about the community. Episodes are scheduled to go live EVERY Monday morning at 7am EST. Join me on Patreon for early access videos Saturdays at 9pm EST.…
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In this episode, I talk to the 3 time X-Wing world champ about what its like being a world champ, x-wing vs chess, and deterministic play in the game. Episodes are scheduled to go live EVERY Monday morning at 7am EST. Join me on Patreon for early access videos Saturdays at 9pm EST.
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In the inaugural episode of the podcast, we talk to Chris Allen, our community's chief trouble maker and tournament numbers robot, notable X-Wing community member and lover of dead games. I try to get the goods on him while he talks about his love of Star Wars Squadrons, and hatred of the Star Wars movies. I don't know what I'm doing. Chris's Reddi…
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The end of the hyperspace journey has finally arrived. We go through some of our all time favorite segments and thank those who joined us along the way...our friends.
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S7E06 - Talking X-Wing with Duncan Howard
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This week we bring on X-Wing all star Duncan Howard to discuss his recent successes. Be sure to send your extra language Store Championship prizes to Chris Allen so he can help distribut them worldwide! Chris Allen 1319 Military Cutoff Suite CC #42069 Wilmington, NC 28405
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S7E05 - Mentally Prepping for Store Champ Season
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This week we talk about how you can get ready for upcoming store champs, and in addition tips for if this is your first competitive season!
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S7E04 - Community Building with Geoff Moore
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We bring on X-Wing Community leader Geoff Moore to talk about how you can help rebuild your local communities.
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This week we are joined by Victor Cepeda to talk about his victory in a recent tournament in Chile, then we answer YOUR burning listner questions!
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S7E02 - Hit Hit Eye with World Champion Niklas God
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This week we bring on 2023 World Champion Niklas God to talk about his tremendous run. After a bit of precarious start, Niklas managed to cement the power of the First Order as the top faction in the universe! Niklas' List https://yasb.app/?f=First%20Order&d=v9ZhZ20Z262X119W181W186WY627X119W186WWY625X119WWW11WY242X119WW186WW182WY266XWW311WWY383X124…
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S7E01 - Hit Hit Blank with Worlds Finalist Andrew Cox
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Worlds has concluded in spectacular fasion! This week we bring on 2023 Worlds Finalist Andrew Cox to talk about his rise from the ashes to make it to the final table. Andrew's List https://yasb.app/?f=Galactic%20Empire&d=v9ZhZ20Z564X125W204W105Y566X127W105Y565X116W381W105Y218X119WW11WWY184XW60WW&sn=Worlds%202023%20-%20Andrew%20Cox&obs= All Worlds L…
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S6E11 - Worlds Primer 6 Imperial & CIS with Biophysical
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This week we bring on Biophysical, the master of the Empire, to talk about how the bad guys can win worlds. Then we fumble in the dark trying to discuss Separatists. Check out Ryan's Game on Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/almanacgames/encounters-shattered-wastes
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S6E10 - Worlds Primer 5 Scum & Resistance with Raithos
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This week we bring on Yet Another Squad Builder Man himself, Stephen Kim/Raithos, to talk about how Scum or Resistance can win worlds! Check out Ryan's Game on Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/almanacgames/encounters-shattered-wastes
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S6E09 - Worlds Primer 4 Sad Rebels with Wynand Coert
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This week we bring on (mostly) loyal Rebel player Wynand Coert to discuss what the much malaigned faction can do to have a shot a worlds. (Spoilers: not a ton). Also we lament the return of the tyranny that is 3 agility. Check out Ryan's Game on Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/almanacgames/encounters-shattered-wastes…
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S6E08 - Worlds Primer 3 Republic with Liam Lee and Tyler Tippett
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We have a couple Republic LVO ALL STARS on the cast today to break down the faction. Liam Lee and Tyler Tippett have different ways to approach the Jedi/Clone flyers, but both are effective! Check out Encounters: Shattered Wastes https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/almanacgames/encounters-shattered-wastes…
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S6E07 - Worlds Primer 2 The First Order with Mitch Hurst
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This week we continue our road to Worlds by talking about what the First Order has to offer! LVO Runner Up* Mitch Hurst joins us to talk about why his 6 ship FO squad could be the one to look out for come Adepticon. Check Out Encounters: Shattered Wastes, designed my host Ryan Farmer: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/almanacgames/encounters-sha…
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S6E06 - Worlds Primer 1 with TO Chris Allen
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Worlds 2023 Tournament Organizer Chris Allen joins the podcast to talk about all the important Judging items YOU need to know before Worlds arrives next month! https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-xwing-2023-world-championship-judges-travel
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S6E05 - Dooku, Durge, And Bombs Win LVO with James Stumbo
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This week we bring on James Stumbo to talk about his excellent run at the Las Vegas Open! We talk about why people are wrong for attacking Dooku, and how three Bombardment Drones and dream can win big events. Check out the Encounters: Shattered Wastes Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/almanacgames/encounters-shattered-wastes…
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OFFICIALAtomic Mass Games X-Wing DocumentsRules Forum UNOFFICIALUnofficial Updated Core Set Rulebook SQUAD BUILDERS Yet Another Squad Builder 2 Launch Bay Next Infinite Arenas PODCASTS/TWITCHSTREAMS Gold Squadron Podcast Hexiled Gaming Out Of The Mines Salt Mines Thule Squadron Radio DISCORDS/COMMUNITIESFly Better Discord Fly Better Facebook Caroli…
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S6E03 - The Annexation of POErto Rico
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This week Dee returns from being sick and the Fly Better team does a deep dive into Resistance Poe Dameron, a ship that both hosts feel should be explored more.
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S6E02 - The Taxation of Points Trade Routes with Travis and Jeremy
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This week Ryan brings on Travis "A Johnson" Johnson and Jeremy Chamblee to talk about LVO Preparation. The three go over the pieces they feel are strong in each faction.
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This week we muse about the future of X-Wing and answer some burning Listener Questions! [00:00:00] Intros/Updates/Nonsense [00:20:00] Future of X-Wing musings [00:40:00] RBCD: SoC Anakin and Obi-Wan [00:55:00] Listener Q&A
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S5E41 - Andor Discussion with Spoilers Intended
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This week the Spoilers Indended crew joins the cast to take a break from X-Wing and chat about Andor! Learn more about Spoilers Indended here: https://www.spoilersintendedpodcast.com/
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S5E40 - PAX Roundup with Phil Karash
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This week Phil Karash comes on to talk about his PAX winning squad as well as whether Balto is more popular than Jason Derulo? [00:00:00] Intros/Updates/Balto [00:10:00] RPCD: Lin Gaava [00:25:00] ABZ with Phil [00:25:00] Vader Defender wins! [01:10:00] PAX Top 8 https://discord.gg/carolinakrayts
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S5E39 - Tournament Structures with Chris Allen
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This week Chris Allen joins the podcast to talk about his excellent essay on tournament structures in X-Wing. Then Hotshots and Aces II points are brought to court to be judged by all! [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:10:00] Tournament Structures [01:10:00] Hotshots Aces II Points Discussion https://discord.gg/carolinakrayts https://chrisalleng.substa…
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This week Ryan tried to convince Dee that Nimi is a resistance piece players are overlooking. Also, the topic of preparation and objective focused squadbuilding mindsets are brought to the table. Finally, Poe or Lando? This week we talk about some Hot Shots and Aces II reveals, followed by a couple of big WOQ Roundups! [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00…
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S5E37 - A Formal Apology To Ahkter
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This week we talk about some Hot Shots and Aces II reveals, followed by a couple of big WOQ Roundups! [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:05:00] Hotshots Aces II Pilot Discussion [00:58:00] Nordic WOQ Top 8 [01:25:00] Australian WOQ Top 4 [01:35:00] Political(?) After Dark Isophane Initiative Nodic WOQ Replay Farmer's Reddit Post https://www.kickstarter.…
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S5E36 - A Blessing and a Dark Curse with Herman Ruddell
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This week we bring on Golden State Games WOC Top 4 player Herman Ruddell the Third to talk about why several of the new BoY Pilots should be taken seriously. Following that we breakdown the top 12 lists from the qualifier this past weekend with a few surprises. [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:07:00] Battle of Yavin Pack Review [00:18:00] RPCD: Dark C…
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POINTS POINTS POINTS POINTS POINTS POINTS POINTS POINTS POINTS SLIPPY BLINK CHASTAIN LOCKY POINTS POINTS POINTS POINTS POINTS Golden State Games Worlds Qualifier https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aerodome/aerodome-season-1
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