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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 the Slack! We have a ton of fun discussing Shatterpoint and other topics and would love to have you participate in the conversation: https://join.slack.com/t/zionsfinest/shared_invite/zt-1x1ho0sxg-CqF
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Whew boy it has been a minute, and for that we apologize. In this episode, we discuss the meta, which has been informed by a bunch (read: mega bunch) of scrimming and results at the Evergreen Open. This episode is not a review of the Evergreen Open (hopefully we can get that done soon), but is instead a high level overview of the major factions in SP and where we think everyone is landing (and why). It's a good refresher and hopefully gives some food for thought as people are playtesting. Thank you for listening!!!
Welcome to Episode 111! In this episode, Matt and Scott interview Plummer from AMG regarding the patch. We try and take a bit of a different approach with this so that we are not covering similar ground to what other brothers will query when they meet with Plummer, and Plummer as always brings the goods. It's a great episode and you will enjoy it. We hope everyone is loving on the new patch! Join the Slack to tell us the sweet lists you are running!
IT ARRIVED!!! The newest patch for Shatterpoint is out and it's a doozy. AMG took the nerf bat to the meta oppressors, and it looks like it's going to be a really fun meta to play on this summer. Enjoy the hot, lukewarm, and ice cold takes of Matt, Scott, and JK as they discuss the patch. We are going to get our reps in this week, and we will have an episode out this weekend on our updated takes. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!!!
That's right! I got our reigning world champion, Matt Bronson (also known as zeusjeus and Danger Mike (iykyk)) to come on the podcast and break down his list, the meta, and some larger takeaways from Adepticon. We focus on the major takeaways from the largest tournament of this most long-lasting meta, and Bronson does an excellent job at raising some meta observations that will be slightly longer lasting. Really, this is an opportunity for me to pick Bronson's brain, and it gets sweaty, but he refuses to leave me with less than stellar content every time, so how can I refuse. ENJOY THIS! Then join the Slack .
Welcome to Episode 108! In this episode, Kenny and Scott discuss lists, Adepticon preparation, and thinking through matchups. It's about as sweaty as we get, and it's useful to hear Scott's insights on Delta and how to approach dealing with the multifaceted Cassian lists. You will enjoy. Join the Slack if you want to discuss lists, prep, or anything else! Here is Dynamc8's excellent conversation with Chris Sampson and Matt Bronson.
Herbert McCabe is a boss. Not Boss, or The Boss, but a boss. He has a great phrase about the importance of remembering the future, and Sammy Kaye and I discuss our thoughts on the recent announcements from AMG and Asmodee concerning the future of the game. We are not rosy about it, but we also steer clear of the abyss for what we hope is a reasonable take that you will enjoy listening to. We also discuss Adepticon prep and the Adepticon team tournament. We love you all. We hope to get a few more episodes out before Adepticon. Join the Slack and join the community.
Hello and welcome to Episode 106! In this episode, Matthew Scott and Sammy Kaye break down how Boss and Cassian are shaping listbuilding, how they are dominating competitive tournaments, and how they expect this to shape their approaches prepping for Adepticon.
WE ARE SORRY FOR OUR UNJUSTIFIED DELAY IN RELEASING EPISODES! WE HAVE NO EXCUSE! WE ARE THE WORST! In this episode, Kenny is joined by Matt Bronson to discuss power creep, understanding structural features of Shatterpoint and their relation to the meta, and many other topics besides. Matt is a genius, and his genius is on full display here. You will love this episode. Here is his article that mentions "expertise creep," and has other amazing insights besides. You cannot get enough good content from Brother Matt B. Join the Slack and help us figure out how to make Cassian and Boss bad!
Welcome to episode 104! In this episode, JK, Matt, and Sammy Kaye discuss the recent spoilers from AMG's Ministrav. While the details were sparse, the brothers give excellent thoughts on the impact of what was spoiled and things to watch out for in the future. I apologize for the delay in getting this out the door. I have been swamped at work and raising so many babies and didn't have time to get it edited before tonight, but the absence of additional relevant disclosures makes this just as timely as the day it was recorded--SO ENJOY!!! Thank you for listening! Join the Slack !
Hello and welcome to Episode 103! In this episode, Sammy, Scott, and Kenny give an overview of their matchups and give extended thoughts on the meta. It's pretty crunch, but we try to avoid play-by-plays and instead focus on meta-relevant considerations for players as they are navigating the meta pre-Adepticon 2026. Skip to 1:15:44(ish) to get straight to the meta talk and avoid the tournament summaries. WE LOVE YOU! Join the Slack !
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 light of Kyle R.'s recent GT win with Delta Obi, I expect that list to rise in popularity, and I Rudyyy drops some serious knowledge of how to counter-play into Boss's big bombs. ENJOY!
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 think about in bringing that unit as part of your squad. These units are all good--it is a question of playstyle and understanding the role of these primaries and their typical lists that we think crucial to getting the most out of them. Join the Slack ! Rate and review the podcast! We love you!!!
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. Thank you for listening! Join the Slack !
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 about his list and its strengths, the meta, and many other things that you will love listening to. Join the Slack !!!
Two things: first, we did not want this to be episode 100, so we are instead releasing it as a bonus episode (and who knows how many subsections episode 99.5 will ultimately have). Second, Ezra Pound said to "make it new" (to which I have always added "again"), in reference to the modernist literary movement, and I think about our boy Ezra when we talk about the advent of a "new" meta. As we will discuss in this episode, it could be that the "new" meta is really just the same kind of meta we have faced before (strong supports defining power level), just with new faces. Regardless, you will love and enjoy this episode. Good luck to everyone at NOVA. Join the Slack !
I am an idiot. Sam had this edited and ready to go on Monday, but I forgot to ship it in any kind of timely manner and for that I apologize. ENJOY IT! Part 2 of our tier list episode in which the brothers discuss Secondaries. There's lots to digest here but it's a really fun discussion. Join the Slack !
Hello and welcome to Episode 99! In this episode, Kenny and Sam discuss the Jyn Erso box, with a particular focus on competitive play and how they think this box fits. Really, this episode is about how Bodhi is the best 3-cost secondary in the game, and how Baze and Chirrut are among the best supports in the game (and Kenny argues that they are the best). It's a great discussion and will hopefully encourage you to go out and buy what we expect to be a very high impact box. Join the Slack to tell us we're wrong.
Hello and welcome to Episode 98! In this extremely-long-and-I-am-so-sorry-it-is-so-long episode, the brothers gather to rank ALL primaries currently released in the game of Shatterpoint. We fight, and agree, and equivocate about the primaries and discuss how they have fared since the patch. Get yourself a diet coke, go into the shade of your favorite tree, and get ready for over three hours of ranking goodness. We love you all! Join the Slack !
Cad Cassian is here and ladies and gentlemen it is not jank. In this episode, JK and Sam talk through the latest list that they have been jamming like crazy and you better believe it involves Boushh and you better believe that she's not so bad here. This is a fantastic discussion and it is a list that really looks to take your opponent by surprise with its insane damage and incredible force economy. If you haven't given it a try, you are missing out. Enjoy! Join the Slack !
One day I will quit making fun of the Aussies when I write phonetically, but that is not this day. This is a fantastic discussion with Michael Watson (Red Mando 2) about his list that he took to a 5-0 finish at the recent Australian GT, but with a heavy focus on Republic listbuilding, the faction's strengths and weaknesses, and how to approach it from a competitive standpoint. Michael has only good points here and I know you will love what he has to say. Go listen to the recent Red Mandos episode where they talk in way greater detail about the GT, including giving summaries of their games. Make sure to subscribe to their podcast. Join the Slack !
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