Bespin Benchwarmers Podcast

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

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
2. Lesser talked-about point changes (mostly extended)
3. ETA Discussion

In Depth Discussions

1. Trends in HS:
2. 3-Agility Swarms
   1. Syck Swarms
   2. F/O Swarms

• TIE Swarms

1. V-Wings?
2. Double CIS Firesprays
3. Double Defender w/ Palp
4. ETA w/ ARC Support
5. Lesser talked-about point changes (mostly extended)
6. C-3P0 (Resistance), Rey (Gunner)
7. Wullffwarro, Selfless, Moldy Crow, Kyle Katarn
8. Lando (Scum Crew), Asajj, Talonbane
               D.  Rexler
               E.  Backdraft, LeHuse
9. Luminara
               G.  Conner Nets, Electro-Proton Bombs
   
   
10. ETA Discussion
    A.  Things we like
11. 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
12. 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