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The Nordic Takedown: A Star Wars Unlimited Podcast

Captain's Deck Productions
Star Wars Unlimited
Star Wars Unlimited TCG
Deck Building
Boba Fett
Sabine
Star Wars
Community Engagement
Malmö Game Week
Chewbacca
Competitive Gaming
Tournaments
Palpatine
Card Games
Deck Strategies
Copenhagen
Community Building
Han Solo
Sweden
Shadows Of the Galaxy
Drafting

A podcast focussed on Star Wars Unlimited TCG, because that's just what the world needs. But this time, it's from Sweden, the land of coffee, moose and flat pack furniture.

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Adam and Viktor takes stock of where the Meta is at after the first Major of A Lawless Time. They also wax poetically about their new favourite internet site, the Holocron Rating Index.

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This week Viktor is joined by Tetra from Eclipse TCG to talk about the Eternal format, how he took down the Baltimore Games and Stuff PQ with Jango TT and what the format has to offer now and going forward. Of course we also talk about the astonishin... more

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Gustav takes on Host roll for the first time, joined by ImSoHumble/ Adam from the pod and Magnus From Always tell me the odds.

They are discussing the Malmö Open Qualifier event that took part last weekend. We talk about the casting and the Spicy d... more

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We get a new player perspective on starting SWU from the newest member of the Moose Pack, Dulf Nordensvärd! Jason interviews Dulf while trying to play a game. We chat transition from other games, key mechanics, sequencing, and God-boxes!

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Recent Guests

Tetra Rain
Star Wars Unlimited player, part of Eclipse TCG
Eclipse TCG
Episode: EP112 - It’s (Tetra)reigning Jango in Eternals
Dulf Nordensvärd
Guest on the episode, new Star Wars Unlimited player, co-host in this interview-style discussion
Episode: EP110 - Every Day, New Players!
Joni LemonBird
The winner and first Finnish representative in the podcast.
Episode: EP82 - A new Nordic PQ Champ
Ray Cob
Friend of the podcast, Moose Pack member
Episode: EP76 - Experiencing the Galactic Championships
Jonathan Fisher
Co-host of Across the Network and member of The Bothan Network
Bothan Network
Episode: EP63 - How to make sense of it all! Featuring Jonathan Fisher
Michael Myhre
A TCG enthusiast and avid Star Wars collector
Episode: EP59 - Team work makes the dream work
Kevin Kunisvara
Recent winner of the Finnish PQ and an active Star Wars Unlimited player
Episode: EP48 - Manatorsk Showdown Takedown Breakdown... and much much more
Tobias Lind
A competitive player from Sweden, known for his successful participation in various card game tournaments and his focus on Star Wars Unlimited.
Episode: EP09 - I am one with the Force, the Force is with me: an interview with Tobias Lind

Hosts

Viktor
Co-host and now co-owner of the show, contributing extensively to discussions around the trading card game and its community dynamics.
Jonah
Co-host with a focus on community aspects of gaming and competitive play.
Adam
Co-host focusing on gameplay strategies and community interactions within the TCG format.
Jason
Host and producer known for his insights into tournament organization and competitive gaming dynamics.
Unnamed Host
Variable host appearances contributing to the community conversations and event coverage.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#126
Sweden/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#144
Poland/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#210
Norway/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#249
Switzerland/Leisure/Games

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EP112 - It’s (Tetra)reigning Jango in Eternals
Q: How did testing for Eternal differ from testing for Atlanta/Premier?
Testing for Eternal involved exploring new leadership options and deck lists, especially against meta staples like Jango and Gar, while also coordinating with teammates to compare Eternal vs Premier results. It required adapting strategies to a wider card pool and focusing on matchups that are unique to non-rotating formats.
EP112 - It’s (Tetra)reigning Jango in Eternals
Q: What would you say is like the main draw for you to play Eternal?
The main draw should just be the fact that no cards were banned or suspended at that time, so you get to play with all your favorite cards and explore powerful interactions that were previously unavailable. It also lets players experiment with long-standing decks and new card synergies without restrictions.
EP110 - Every Day, New Players!
Q: What do you think could improve the game going forward?
Continue evolving with double-aspect units and splash bases to broaden deck-building options and keep the meta from hardening into a single top deck.
EP110 - Every Day, New Players!
Q: Why is it hard to teach sequencing in a perfect way?
Because card draws and the exact board state differ every game, so you can't rely on a fixed script; you must know your deck, your opponent's typical reactions, and adapt dynamically.
EP110 - Every Day, New Players!
Q: What advice would you give to someone starting out with Star Wars Unlimited?
Focus on one deck to learn its interactions deeply before branching out, learn your deck inside and out, and grind against as many different decks as possible to understand sequencing and how to counter different strategies.

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Focused exclusively on the world of Star Wars Unlimited, the discussions revolve around the trading card game (TCG) landscape, featuring tournament reflections, deck-building strategies, and community dynamics. Episodes consistently showcase guests who are competitive players, sharing personal insights and experiences that resonate within the gaming community. The hosts engage in lively debates surrounding game mechanics, strategies, and player motivations, while also reflecting on broader trends in the TCG genre, making it a captivating listen for enthusiasts of gaming and card strategy. Unique to this content is its regional perspective from Sweden, incorporating local gaming culture and community anecdotes into the dialogue.

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Tetra Rain
2. Dulf Nordensvärd
3. Joni LemonBird
4. Ray Cob
5. Jonathan Fisher
6. Michael Myhre
7. Kevin Kunisvara
8. Tobias Lind

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