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Zions Finest - A Star Wars: Shatterpoint Podcast

Zions Finest
Star Wars: Shatterpoint
Shatterpoint
Dooku
Empire
Salt Lake Open
Kanan Dume
Republic
Star Wars
Competitor List Building
Lone Star Open
ZIFI Invitational
Vader
Bad Batch
Atomic Mass Games
Meta Analysis
Grand Tournament
Bo-Katan
Ahsoka Tano
Hondo
Competitive Gaming

Zions Finest is a Star Wars: Shatterpoint podcast focusing on the competitive aspects of Atomic Mass Games' Star Wars skirmish game. The podcast focuses on macro and micro strategy, meta analysis, list-building, and other topics relevant to improving your gameplay. We have a ton of fun playing and discussing the game and know that you will enjoy participating in our community. Please join us on th... more

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Latest Episodes

Hello and welcome to Episode 102! This episode is all about Rudyyy and him piloting V1 Kam to a recent GT win in Austin, TX! We break down the list and focus on its matchup specifically into Delta, which Rudyyy expected to see a bunch of in Texas. In... more

Hello and welcome to Episode 101!!!

In this episode, we are joined by the Purist of Christophers to discuss four units (Jyn, Riff, Boss, and Kam) and to offer commentary on whether or not you should run that unit in a competitive list and what to th... more

Hello and welcome to Episode 100! We made it! Finally! In this episode, the brothers gather round the board to conclude the tiering of the units of Shatterpoint. Hot takes (and undoubtedly wrong takes) abound, but this will be a joy to listen to.

T... more

Welcome to another sweaty meta chat brought to you by the most recent winner of NOVA ... SAMMY KAYE! Sam ran a Cassian Core list at the event and was able to go undefeated with extremely tight competition. A really incredible performance. We talk abo... more

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Recent Guests

Michael Plummer
Game Development Manager at Atomic Mass Games
Atomic Mass Games
Episode: Episode 91 - In the Kitchen with a Plummer (Michael Plummer Design Interview)
Matthew Bronson
Experienced Shatterpoint player and columnist for The Fifth Trooper.
The Fifth Trooper
Episode: Episode 85 - Prematurely Cracking Metas
Jesse Eakin
Host of Hello There, competitive Star Wars tabletop gamer
Hello There
Episode: Episode 73 - Rebels With A Cause (with Jesse from Hello There)
General Joseph
A competitive player from the East Coast with notable tournament success.
Episode: Episode 71 - Josef Makes an Appearance at Christmas
Scott B
Known as Evil Houdini, a competitive player who won the Nova GT.
Episode: Episode 71 - Josef Makes an Appearance at Christmas
Ryan Munsell
Competitive Shatterpoint player, father of Donovan
Episode: Episode 60 - A Typical Father-Son Duo In Star Wars
Donovan Munsell
Competitive Shatterpoint player, son of Ryan
Episode: Episode 60 - A Typical Father-Son Duo In Star Wars
Phil Hastings
A competitive Star Wars: Shatterpoint player who took second place at the Lone Star Open.
Local Shatterpoint Community in Oklahoma City
Episode: Episode 55 - A Philagreed Approach to the Meta
Sean Peconi
Community builder in Ontario, Canada, and winner of The Tablebound Open.
Episode: Episode 53 - The Tablebound Open, the Empire, and You

Host

Kenny Brown
Host of the podcast, involved in discussions and strategies regarding games. Guides sessions through expert analysis and insights on gameplay mechanics and community engagement.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 65 ratings
  • Great content

    Excellent Shatterpoint content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IndyMikeBB
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Shatterpoint content

    I’ve been listening to a half dozen Shatterpoint podcasts. I like them all, but this one always feels like it has the high ground on meta analysis and how to leverage the mechanics of the game to your advantage. Rating this five stars isn’t struggle at all

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ben Varnum
    United States2 years ago
  • Zion's Finest is ahead of curve with podcasting about Shatterpoint. They are talking about game strategy and theory pulling example from relevant games/resources. They are helping you think about the game in new and challenging ways that should make you a better Shatterpoint player.

    Podcast Addict
    J Chav Atlas
    2 years ago
  • The best SW Gaming Community!

    Kenny and the Zion’s Finest community are the best gaming group I’ve ever been around! I’ve still got friends and great memories from the Imperial Assault days and excited that Shatterpoint is bringing it all back around for another go! Join the slack and meet some great people and get some good ideas for your Star Wars tabletop fix!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Masterchiefspiff
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Many express admiration for the sense of community fostered through the podcast, with a call to join discussions on Slack.
Listeners emphasize the depth of strategic analysis presented in episodes, appreciating the balance of fun and competition.
Feedback highlights the quality of content regarding game mechanics and strategic gameplay insights, making it a favored resource among fans.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#107
Spain/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#112
Colombia/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#177
Poland/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#245
Norway/Leisure/Games

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 89 - Look How They Massacred My Boy (The Empire Episode)
Q: What percentage of its power do you think Inferno Squadron has suffered as a result of these changes?
Scott mentioned that Hask lost about 10%, ISFs lost 15%, and overall, Inferno Squadron is at about 60% strength.
Bonus Ep. 3 - Mama Dooku, Part Twoku (with Aman Khusro)
Q: What was it that made you pivot from Mama Maul into Mama Dooku, or was it more of like they're bringing different things?
I lost the game to Morgan Reid who played Vader Maul, and I realized that my force economy was all out of whack. I went back to the drawing board and considered how I could have beaten that list.
Episode 55 - A Philagreed Approach to the Meta
Q: What are your thoughts on the meta and which units are underrated?
Phil believes the 212th is underrated for their ability to deal damage and pin opponents, but warns they are fragile.
Episode 55 - A Philagreed Approach to the Meta
Q: How do you strategize against Empire players?
Phil shares that he builds a reactionary list to counter the aggressive Empire strategies.
Episode 74 - Questions at Lightspeed
Q: What do you think is Shatterpoint's biggest problem on the competitive side of things?
Both Kenny and Dan agreed that Iden is currently the biggest issue in competitive play.

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Programming focuses on the competitive landscape of a well-known skirmish tabletop game, emphasizing strategies, balance patches, and community engagement. Episodes offer analysis on gameplay mechanics, character synergies, and tournament experiences, alongside discussions about updates and their implications for game meta. With insights drawn from expert players and community events, the content is designed to enhance listener knowledge and enjoyment of competitive play, while fostering a vibrant community around the game.

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Recent guests on Zions Finest include:

1. Michael Plummer
2. Matthew Bronson
3. Jesse Eakin
4. General Joseph
5. Scott B
6. Ryan Munsell
7. Donovan Munsell
8. Phil Hastings

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