Legion Academy Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to the Legion Academy, a Star Wars Legion podcast. Our podcast is a collaboration between Shawn Morris of the Terrain Studio, as well as Joe DePinto of the Chicagoland 312th Legion. We chat about Legion news, competitive play, tech talk and strategies, as well as community building. Please subscribe and stay tuned for many giveaways!
Join the Legion Academy this week as we reveal the dice simulator hosted on our website built by Michael Hammond. We also go over AMG news, and the games we have played with and against Agent Kallus lists.
Join the Legion Academy live on YouTube as we chat about all the new Star Wars Legion leaks that have happened since our last cast. We will also be covering Kashyyyk style basing in our hobby segment, some game recaps, and a special guest family interview in our community segment. We also launch our new website: www.legionacademy.net
Join us as we recap the news today from the Star Wars Legion live stream from Atomic Mass Games. Shawn also discusses his first Invader League Game.
Join the Legion Academy as we unbox the Star Wars Legion CIS and Republic Personnel expansions. We are also discussing list building. Are you a meta player, a skew list player, a net lister, or do you emphasize theme? We will be talking about all sorts of list archetypes that we have been seeing lately.
Join the Legion Academy Live as we chat about the new Generic Commanders for Star Wars Legion!
Join the Legion Academy as we chat about the CIS and Republic Personnel Expansions. We will also chat about some of the lists we have been trying out with them.
Join us live as we answer new player questions for Star Wars Legion and talk about some list building options.
The Legion Academy is Live chatting about the Gamestorm Hoth Luke tournament and Joe's winning Anakin Obi Wan list.
Join the Legion Academy as we chat about the Agent Kallus and Lando Reveal Articles for Star Wars Legion! We also bring in special guests Paul Watson, Matt Kissh and Jace Pippin.
Join the Legion Academy live as we chat about some new lists we have been playing. We will also be sharing details about our next giveaways.
Join us as we chat about some of the new list building options, especially double heavies.
Join the Legion Academy live stream for a Maul list building discussion. We are also chatting about our games played and some hobby tips.
Join the Legion Academy Live for a Darth Maul Reveal Discussion for Star Wars Legion! We will also be chatting with Chris and Luke Cook!
Join us for a discussion about the full spoiler article on Anakin for Star Wars Legion! We also chat with Viv from Knights of Dice about MDF terrain!
Join the Legion Academy for a Star Wars Legion Rebel List Building and Faction discussion.
Join us as we chat about the Republic Faction AT-RT and what it brings to a clone army. We bring in special guest Paul Watson to give his thoughts on the unit as well!
Join the Legion Academy for a Clan Wren and Mandalorian Resistance Unboxing with a list and tactics discussion. We will also be addressing the topic and asking for viewer feedback on - What defines toxicity and are certain list archetypes making the game feel unfun?
Join the Legion Academy we chat with an excellent painter from Germany - Kilian Jung! We chat about his various painting techniques used, as well as the CIS faction.
Join the Legion Academy as we chat about range bands in Star Wars Legion and strategies for each of them. We also talk about our games played this week, what we have been hobbying, and more!
Join the Legion Academy as we discuss the BX Commando Droid expansion for Star Wars Legion. We have a chat about some of their strongest tactics, including the ability to attack twice by charging and throwing a Saboteur bomb.
Join the Legion Academy as we do an unboxing on the new Arc Trooper expansion for Star Wars Legion. We also have a discussion on some of their strongest tactics, including the use of Fives to generate fire support on nearly every turn!
Join us this week as we talk about Iden Versio and Inferno Squad as well as a few games that we have played over the last week.
Join us this week as we chat about Shawn's 3rd place finish in the Gen Con Online Tournament with his Grievous Double AAT list. Turns out that two AATs are better than one. We also chat about all the new models and cards previewed at the Fantasy Flight Games In Flight Report and Gen Con Saturday Legion streams.
Join us as we talk about the Clan Wren spoiler article and give our thoughts on some initial tactics.
Join us this week as we share our thoughts on the state of the Imperial faction and some of the changes we would like to see. We also introduce some new content creators and members of our team.
Join us this week as we chat about the bombing run objective and get hyped for the Gen Con Virtual In Flight Report. We answer some of the questions you sent us and speculate on what we might like to see in Legion.
Join us as we chat with special guests Crabbok and LJ Peña to discuss LVO 2021 selling out super quickly. What to expect this year for both first timers to LVO (Crabbok) or those who have been before (Joe, Shawn and LJ). LJ also gives us the rundown on running the event as well.
Join us with our special guest co-host Jace Pippin as we revisit our R2-D2 discussion with some new thoughts.
Join the Legion Academy as we chat with Jace Pippin about his Invader League run and Shawn's early experiences with Tabletop Simulator (TTS).
Join the Legion Academy as we chat more about the heavy armor lists that feel strong on certain Vital Assets objectives in Star Wars Legion.
Join us as we fully spoil Cad Bane. We talk about his unit card, his three command cards, and give some initial thoughts on interesting tactics that can be done with him. Special thanks to everyone at Fantasy Flight Games for giving us permission to reveal Cad Bane to the community!
Wow, we made it 50 episodes! Join us as we celebrate by chatting with LJ Peña about changes to his CIS list for the new season of Invader League. With so many new options, there will be a lot more list diversity. We also announce our upcoming weekend stream in which FFG has allowed us to do a full reveal of Cad Bane!
Join us as we chat with LJ Peña about the new tournament regulations, silhouettes, and the double the fall list that he was very successful with this competitive season.
Join us as we clear our backlog of older stream audio. This episode featured John Griffin, the winner of the Knowledge and Defense Invitational (aka "Fake Worlds"). We chat with him about his unique list, his games, and upcoming releases such as Inferno Squad and Clan Wren.
We are here clearing out the backlog of older streams and converting them into Podcast audio. Join us as we chat about Iden Version right after we found out about the Adepticon cancellation.
We are here clearing out the backlog of older streams and converting them into Podcast audio. Join us as we chat about Cassian and K-2SO from before Adepticon was cancelled.
Join us as we chat about what we are expecting to see at Adepticon and what we might bring.
Join us as we pour through all the new RRG entries and discuss some of the more significant changes. These changes will be in effect for all Primes this weekend. Enjoy this extended episode!
Join us as we talk about the two new clone Wars tanks and Shawn's Kashyyyk build. We also debut our poker chip activation tokens. You can pre-order them at www.legionacademy.net
Join us as we chat about all the previews that were shown on the FFG stream this week. We also chat about Operative Vader and Luke as they will be legal at the Primes this weekend.
join us for our chat with LJ Pena and Kyle Crosser about LVO, the floor rules, future events, lists and more.
Join us this week as we talk about how much fun we had in Las Vegas at LVO. Shawn managed to finish in the top 8 and Joe's team with Jeff Arney went undefeated in the team tournament. A great time was had by all. We chat about our games, the tables, the prizes, the camaraderie, the famous dice box, costumes, and more.
Join us this week as we recap and give our thoughts on the largest store tournament in the world to date, the Gamestorm Prime Championship. We talk about the list diversity, the tables, and the strengths of a proper 8-9 activation list. We also chat about LVO, our Friday Night Fights stream, and our most recent hobby projects.
Join us as we celebrate Joe's Birthday by giving the gift he has always wanted, a Death Star. That's right, Shawn built a Death Star in the studio. The Legion Academy is now a physical place! Don't forget to join us on Facebook for our Friday Night Fights stream at 7:30 CST.
Join us for a recap of our weekly games as we ponder who we like better, Dooku or Grievous. We also show a bunch of new Patreon token prototypes, and discuss more about the 500 point skirmish format for Star Wars Legion. You can now find the video recording of this cast on the Legion Academy YouTube channel as well.
Join us for a very special episode in which we have the privilege of interviewing game designer Alex Davy. We chat with him about the creation of the 500 point skirmish format, and get some juicy details on the future of the format and some upcoming additions to the rules reference guide!
Join us for a bonus podcast this week as we talk about the new keywords for R2-D2 and C-3PO as well as some early thoughts on tactics and lists for them.
Join us this week as we chat about Captain Rex and Count Dooku's Unit and Command Cards. We also discuss the meaning of the word "Meta" and whether or not it applies to you.
Join us this week for our first ever live stream podcast. We focus on the support units in the Clone Wars Core Set as well as a few of the other keywords. We couldn't be happier with how well the live stream format worked out, but we don't want to stop putting out the audio podcast for those of you who enjoy this format. Thanks for listening!
Join us this week as we invite Jace Pippin to help us get back to basics in our two part series where we talk about new rules and keywords that have come about in the new Clone Wars Core Set. We also talk about some common rules mistakes that we have seen both new and veteran players make.
Join us this week as we chat about all things related to the Clone Wars core set and the new Corps trooper unit expansions.
Join us this week as we talk about our day at the Gamestorm RPQ including building a Naboo table until 4 am the morning of, our experiences playing with and against CIS, and our announcement of yet another contest!
Join us this week as we talk about the success of the furball list, the FD vs the AT-RT, and some standby shenanigans that Shawn was able to pull off. Shawn also talks about a fun project where he converted a friends wooden dice tower into a much better looking laser turret.
Join us this week as we talk about the developer AMA, some effective lists we saw this week featuring the FD, Wookies, and the Tank, and a preview of some of our upcoming content.
Join us this week as we talk about our wins and losses. We also chat with Dave from Imperial Terrain about his very successful Cochin Industrial District Terrain Set Kickstarter campaign. We also discuss interesting ways to incorporate vertical terrain and gameplay, as well as a number of house rules that you can agree to play with your opponent. Some of these include opening and closing doors, incorporating deadly terrain or pieces that grant status effects, and upgrades you can use to get around them.
Join us this week as we talk about countering tauntauns, especially with AT RTs. We also chat generally about some other units and strategies, and we chat about terrain making and more.
Join us this week as we talk about the points rebalance and errata. We come up with some of our new favorite lists and some of our predictions for what will be good and bad as the new meta develops.
Join us this week as we talk about the Imperial Terrain Kickstarter, Nova tables, Palpatine, Intercept the transmissions shenanigans, and of all things...Comms Jammers.
Join us this week as we chat about Shawn's RPQ win with the Leia, triple vet, triple tauntaun list that we talked about last week. Also, we chat about Jyn's counter suppressive list tactics, some other big swingy combos that you can do with uplinked vets and shores, our logo contest, and Shawns work on the Imperial Terrain Kickstarter.
Join us this week as we chat about our lists and the success we have been having with tauntauns, rebel veterans, shoretroopers, and more. We also chat about some different fire support combos for each of the three factions that have access to it, and how they counter tauntauns. Shawn also gives us some insight into the latest Terrain Studio project.
Join us this week as we chat about working and playing at Gen Con. We had so much fun and we hope those of you who went did too. We also talk about the state of the podcast going forward and some of the fun things we have in the works.
Join us this week as we talk about everything Gen Con! Make sure to stop by the FFG booth and chat with us while you are there.
Join us this week as we discuss our experiences at the Muncie, Indiana Rallypoint Qualifier. Shawn gives us some insight into the build process for the Geonosis table seen on the FFG Clone Wars stream. We chat about the recent resurgence of armor at our last few major tournaments. And we have two guests on for interviews- Paul Watson, winner of the Muncie Indiana RPQ with a 0 strike team triple rotary canon list, and Douglas Kropp, winner of the Northeast Open with Double Bounty.
Join us this week as we talk about all the juicy Clone Wars reveals. We theorize on a few new tactics that you can use with the new factions, and we do a tech talk segment on Rebel Veterans and Fire Support. We also talk about our plans for the quarter 2 token subscription.
Join us this week as we interview Eric Riha (R1H4) and Luke Cook about their amazing showings at Worlds. We also do a tech talk segment on scratch building terrain and Shawn's contributions to the Worlds tables.
Join us this week as we talk to Brendan Franz about his experiences at the Star Wars Legion 2019 Worlds event. John and Joe chat about the Rallypoint Qualifier in Madison Wisconsin, and we talk about the upcoming excitement surrounding Gen Con and Warfaire Weekend.
Join us this week for our post Father's Day and Pre-Worlds chat with Luke and Chris Cook. We also do a tech talk segment on the tank, and chat about the 500 point format.
Join us this week as John and Joe recap their final escalation league games. We do a tech talk segment on the landspeeder, and bring Nathan Wilens on to talk about his experiences and struggles playing against the landspeeder.
Join us this week as we talk about the importance of thoroughly play-testing unit viability and synergies before claiming that the sky is falling. We also do a tech talk segment on a few Jyn/Sabine lists that are designed to disrupt some of the new death trooper lists. We also talk about how to add value to the game by posting positive experiences.
Join us this week as we talk about our new acrylic token subscription service and the cool stuff you can expect to receive from that. We chat with Adam from theeclecticgamer.com on the design philosophy and process of creating the tokens. We also do a tech talk segment on Medical Droids, discuss different narrative campaigns, and announce the details of our next giveaway.
Join us this week as we talk about GenCon and Invader League. We also discuss Sabine at length and expand upon the unit analysis article we put up about her on legionacademy.net. Finally we chat briefly about our 400 point games this week.
Join us this week for our 10th episode as we talk about debuting our new website: legionacademy.net. On legionacademy.net you will find our tech talk articles on unit analysis and mechanics, terrain building tutorials from The Terrain Studio, community building articles, links to our past and future giveaways, local community news, and much more. We also cover the three lists that we have been having the most success with lately.
Join us this week as we honor Peter Mayhew's memory by doing a tech talk segment on Chewbacca. We also talk more about the invader league, announce the winner of our Darth Vader Alt Art giveaway, and discuss keeping a cool head and positive attitude on our community segment.
Join us this week as we talk about the official reveal of legiontournamentcircuit.com and what that means for the competitive community. We also talk about a controversial topic surrounding charge tokens, tech talk on death troopers, and making terrain for the terrain studio with Jace. Make sure to enter our giveaway for the full art Darth Vader unit card and command cards!
Join us this week as we talk about our experience at Star Wars Celebration, how the compel keyword actually works, and interview Dave Lawson from Imperial Terrain. Make sure to listen for the announcement of our next giveaway as well as a coupon code to use on your next purchase at imperialterrain.com
Join us this week as we interview Nick Freeman about his undefeated showing at the Adepticon LCQ and High Command tournaments, his winning list, chess clocks and more. We also do a tech talk segment on E-Webs and 1.4 FD Turrets, revisit our previous saboteur discussion a bit, and talk about how to prepare your community for the upcoming Clone Wars release. Shawn gives some great hobby tips as well!
Join us this week as we interview Adepticon High Command winner Davis Kingsley and the Marshall for both the LCQ and High Command, Brendon Franz. We also announce the winner of our Deathtrooper giveaway!
Join us this week as we talk more about Adepticon, tournament etiquette, and tech talk on Saboteurs. We also give details about how to enter our Deathtrooper GIVEAWAY!
Join us this week as we interview LJ Peña aka Talkpolite about his bevy of upcoming projects including the newly announced Legion Tournament Circuit, the record breaking Invader League, and Adepticon. We also chat with Jeff Arney, the 312th Legion's community leader and tournament organizer about his advice on community building. We also cover some tech talk on Stormtroopers and Rebel Troopers.
Welcome back to The Legion Academy - a Star Wars Legion podcast featuring Joe DePinto and John Griffin of the 312th Legion, as well as Shawn Morris of The Terrain Studio. This week we chat about our upcoming Rallypoint Qualifiers, tech talk on Royal Guards and Wookies, how to learn from losses, and the ways in which we prefer to demo the game to new players.
Welcome to the Legion Academy - A Star Wars Legion Podcast! Joe DePinto and John Griffin of the 312th Legion as well as Shawn Morris of the Terrain Studio are teaming up to talk about the latest Legion news, competitive play, tech talk and strategies, and community building. Tune in weekly for new episodes, giveaways, and more!