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SONG Chat with Michael Shinall

by Michael Shinall

Leisure

Design and Tactics Chats for the Song of Ice and Fire Tabletop Miniatures Game.

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Episodes

  1. Lannister Attachments

    Lets go over all the Attachments for Lannisters and where they fit in... Yeah, they have quite a lot...

  2. House Targaryen Basics Overview

    Ashekh kisha adurat House Targaryen akka Dothraki.

  3. Jeor Mormont 1.5 Tactics Talk

    Title says it all.

  4. Visions In The Flames: Night's Watch and Free Folk

    Let's talk about what the future holds for these factions.

  5. 1.5 Unit Analysis

    Yep, we're going over everything.

  6. 1.5 Rulebook Overview

    Happy 1.5 Eve.

  7. Attachment and Unit Updates Into 1.5

    For the first seven minutes a mild electrical current is flowing through me resulting in audio buzz, so note that. Afterwards, I continue talking about the types of updates to expect in 1.5

  8. Neutral Heroes 2

    Deep dive into the new sellswords and scoundrels arriving in Westeros.

  9. 1.5 Update Discussion

    That title should tell you everything you need to know.

  10. Baratheon Faction Overview

    Let's talk about the Baratheon Tactics, Commanders, and Units!

  11. Joffrey Baratheon, 40pts.

    Faction: House Lannister Commander: Joffrey Baratheon - First Of His Name Points: 40 (0 Neutral) Combat Units: • Kingsguard (6) with Joffrey Baratheon - First Of His Name (0) • Lannister Guardsmen (5) with Guard Captain (1) • Lannister Guardsmen (5) with Guard Captain (1) • Pyromancers (7) • The...

  12. Game Modes And Tournament Discussion

    A look into updates to the Tournament Documents and the future of the Game Modes.

  13. 40pt Ranger Hunters Pinball

    The list: Faction: Nights Watch Commander: Jon Snow - 998th Lord Commander Points: 40 (0 Neutral) Combat Units: • Ranger Hunters (8) with Jon Snow - 998th Lord Commander (0) • Ghost (0) • Ranger Hunters (8) • Ranger Trackers (6) • Conscripts (4) • Conscripts (4) • Conscripts (4) Non-Combat Units…

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  14. Stark Control: Howland Reed 40pts

    The List: •Crannogman Trackers [5] •Crannogman Trackers + Meera Reed [6] •Crannogman Trackers + Rickon/Osha [7] •Shaggydog [0] •House Tully Sworn Shields + Umber Champion [8] (7) •House Tully Sworn Shields + Umber Champion [8] (7) •NCU: Howland Reed [C] •NCU: Arya Stark [3] •NCU: Sansa Stark [3]

  15. Tyrion's Kingsguard: 40pts

    The List: •The Bastard's Girls + Preston Greenfield [8] •Lannister Halberdiers + Barristan Selmy [9] •Lannister Crossbowmen + Meryn Trant [7] •Lannister Guardsmen + Tyrion Lannister [5] •Gregor Clegane (The Mountain That Rides) [4] •[NCU] Joffrey Baratheon [4] •[NCU] Pycelle [3]

  16. Free Folk List: Rattleshirt 40pts

    THE LIST: RATTLE THAT SHIRT, BABY! - 40 Points COMMANDER: Rattleshirt, the Lord of Bones •The Bonelord's Chosen + Rattleshirt (8) •Followers of Bone + Champion of Bone (7) •Followers of Bone + Champion of Bone (7) •Free Folk Raiders + The Weeper (5) •Free Folk Raiders + Raid Leader (4) •Free Folk...

  17. Update v1.4, Rulebook and Unit Discussion

    After a long break, let's talk about the newest changes to our dear game.

  18. Unit Analysis: Warrior's Sons

    GOTTA HAVE FAITH!

  19. Ramsay's Kingsguard: Release The Hounds

    RELEASE THE HOUNDS Faction: House Lannister Commander: Ramsay Snow – The Bastard of Bolton Points: 40 (14 Neutral) Combat Units: • The Bastard's Girls (7) with Meryn Trant - Kingsguard (1) • The Warrior's Sons (8) with Ramsay Snow – The Bastard of Bolton (0) and Theon Greyjoy – Reek (0) • The...

  20. FAQ/Errata v1.3 and Game Mode Talk

    Let's talk about some recent changes.

  21. Ramsay on the Wall: 50pts.

    The Bastard of Bolton and his father join with the Watch. Good times are had by all. RAMSAY ON THE WALL Faction: Nights Watch Commander: Ramsay Snow – The Bastard of Bolton Points: 50 (10 Neutral) Combat Units: • Sworn Brothers (6) with Ramsay Snow – The Bastard of Bolton (0) and Theon Greyjoy –...

  22. Rallying the Horde: Free Folk 40pts.

    Mance and his loyalists march to war. Let the bodies hit the floor. MANCE RAYDER Faction: Free Folk Commander: Mance Rayder - King Beyond The Wall Points: 40 (0 Neutral) Combat Units: • Free Folk Trapper (4) with Mance Rayder - King Beyond The Wall (0) • Free Folk Trapper (4) • Savage Giant (7) •...

  23. Running a Successful Demo

    In this episode I talk about the Do's and Don'ts of running demos (if that wasn't apparent by the title).

  24. List Discussion: Roose Defensive Bunker 40pts

    The List: Combat Units: Lannister Guardsmen + Guard Captain (6pts) Lannister Guardsmen + Guard Captain (6pts) Lannister Guardsmen (5pts) House Bolton Blackguards + Ramsay Snow (9pts) House Bolton Blackguards + Dreadfort Captain (7pts) NCUs: Roose Bolton (Commander) Cersai Lannister (4pts) Pycel...

  25. List Discussion: 40pts Rodrik Cassel

    ROWDY RODRIK CASSEL Faction: House Stark Commander: Rodrik Cassel – Master–at–Arms Points: 40 (17 Neutral) Combat Units: • Bolton Cutthroats (5) • Bolton Cutthroats (5) • Stark Bowmen (6) with Crannogman Warden (1) • House Umber Greataxes (7) with Rodrik Cassel – Master–at–Arms (0) • The…

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  26. 40pt Howland Reed

    BROUGHT TO YOU BY CARL'S JR Faction: House Stark Commander: Howland Reed – Lord of the Crannogs Points: 40 (2 Neutral) Combat Units: • Crannogman Trackers (5) • Crannogman Trackers (5) • Crannogman Trackers (5) • House Tully Sworn Shields (7) with Brynden Tully – Unyielding Knight (2) • House…

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  27. Intro to the Free Folk

    Today I give an introduction to the Free Folk, specifically going over General Tactics and using their Starter Box. NOTE: I did misspeak during this episode in regards to Giants and Shieldwall and their interaction, so do note that is incorrect in that Shieldwall does not stop Mighty Swing- do…

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  28. Night's Watch Tactics: Scorpion Weapon Crew

    Deep dive looking at the Scorpion Weapon Crew. This episode also contains the most use of the word "spoilers" ever.

  29. Night's Watch Tactics: Ranger Hunters

    Today we're talking about the Ranger Hunters- one of, if not my absolute, favorite units in the army.

  30. Intro to the Night's Watch

    Today I give an introduction to the Night's Watch, specifically going over General Tactics and using their Starter Box.

  31. Tywin Lannister 40pts.

    FEAR THE LION Faction: House Lannister Commander: Tywin Lannister – Lord of Casterly Rock Points: 40 (4 Neutral) Combat Units: • Lannister Halberdiers (6) with Tywin Lannister – Lord of Casterly Rock (0) • Lannister Crossbowmen (6) • Lannister Halberdiers (6) with Tyrion Lannister – The Giant of...

  32. Greatjon Umber 40pts

    GREATJON UMBER Faction: House Stark Commander: Greatjon Umber – Lord of Last Hearth Points: 40 (0 Neutral) Combat Units: • House Umber Greataxes (7) with Bran and Hodor – Protector and Ward (3) • Summer (0) • House Umber Greataxes (7) with Brynden Tully – Unyielding Knight (2) • House Umber...

  33. Pyromancer Lists (Tyrion + The Mountain)

    Let's talk about some Pyromancer lists: LITTLE PACKAGE, BIG FIRE Faction: House Lannister Commander: Tyrion Lannister – Halfman Points: 40 (4 Neutral) Combat Units: • Lannister Guardsmen (5) • Lannister Guardsmen (5) with Guard Captain (1) • Lannister Crossbowmen (6) with Tyrion Lannister –…

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  34. Unit Analysis: Pyromancers

    Burn Baby, Burn.

  35. Ramsay Snow 50pt Deep Analysis

    TRUE WARDENS OF THE NORTH Faction: House Stark Commander: Ramsay Snow, The Bastard of Bolton Points: 50 (22 Neutral) Combat Units: • Stark Sworn Swords (5) • Bolton Cutthroats (5) • House Umber Berserkers (7) with Roose Bolton – The Leech Lord (3) • House Umber Greataxes (7) with Ramsay Snow –…

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  36. Ramsay Snow 40pts: Aligning with Starks

    WARDEN OF THE NORTH Faction: House Stark Commander: Ramsay Snow – The Bastard of Bolton Points: 40 (19 Neutral) Combat Units: • Stark Sworn Swords (5) • Bolton Cutthroats (5) • The Bastard's Girls (7) ‣ Crannogman Warden (1) • The Bastard's Girls (7) ‣ Crannogman Warden (1) • House Umber…

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  37. Unit Rundown: House Umber Berserkers

    A general rundown of the House Umber Berserkers, including basic tactics and Attachment/Commander suggestions.

  38. Unit Rundown: Stark Bowmen

    A general rundown of the Stark Bowmen, including basic tactics and Attachment/Commander suggestions.

  39. Unit Breakdown: House Umber Greataxes

    An overview and tactics discussion about the House Umber Greataxes.

  40. Countering Common Lannister Problems

    Let's talk about some annoying Lannister problems and how to deal with them and, more importantly, how NOT to deal with them.

  41. Neutral Faction Talk

    Let's talk about why I like playing a pure Neutral force.

  42. Problem Solving

    Today I talk about "Problem Solver" units, aka guys who handle the big bad threats in the enemy army.

  43. Ramsay Redux, 40pts

    RAMSAY SNOW: 40PTS Faction: House Lannister Commander: Ramsay Snow – The Bastard of Bolton Points: 40 (17 Neutral) Combat Units: • Lannister Guardsmen (5) ‣ Ramsay Snow – The Bastard of Bolton (0) ‣ Optional: Theon Greyjoy – Reek (0) • Bolton Cutthroats (5) • Bolton Cutthroats (5) • House Clegane...

  44. Ramsay Snow - 50pts

    We look at a full Neutral Army led by the Bastard of Bolton himself. Follow along with the PDF located here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/gq32zni1gc83p8s/Ramsay50pts.pdf?dl=0 THE LIST [50pts]: Commander: Ramsay Snow, the Bastard of Bolton House Bolton Cutthroats + Ramsay Snow [5pts] House Bolton...

  45. Tyrion Control List 50pts.

    This time we take a look at a full Lannister Control list led by Tyrion himself. THE LIST: Tyrion Lannister (Commander) Lannister Crossbowmen + Tyrion [6] Lannister Crossbowmen [6] House Bolton Bastard’s Girls + Bronn [9] Lannister Halberdiers [6] Lannister Halberdiers + Assault Veteran [7]...

  46. Roose Bolton Panic List- 40pts

    Today we talk about the Lord of the Dreadfort himself and how to best manipulate Panic Tests with him. THE LIST: Commander: Roose Bolton, Lord of the Dreadfort Lannister Guardsmen (5) + Ramsay Snow (3) [8pts] Lannister Guardsmen (5) Dreadfort Captain (1) [6pts] Lannister Guardsmen (5) [5pts]…

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  47. Stark Starter Box Tactics

    As the title says, we're going over some general tips and tricks for the Stark Starter Box contents. Read along with the following file: https://www.dropbox.com/s/tdepb41lgncexip/Starks%20Starter%20Cards.pdf?dl=0

  48. Game Mode Strategies

    In this episode I go over the five different Game Modes, offering general tips and tactics for each as well as specifics for Starks and Lannisters.

  49. Jaime Lannister Tactics

    Today we talk about the Kingslayer and how he wins on the battlefield. Here is a PDF of Jaime's cards to follow along: https://www.dropbox.com/s/w2i8667l5j1x9vd/Jaime%20Cards.pdf?dl=0

  50. Robb Stark Tactics

    The Young Wolf himself and how to best utilize the myriad of positioning and battlefield-controlling effects at his disposal. EDIT: Small correction- When I speak about the Crannogman Warden, I incorrectly mention his Ability is "+1 to Hit against enemies that have not activated". It is, in fact,...

About this show

Design and Tactics Chats for the Song of Ice and Fire Tabletop Miniatures Game.

Hosted by

Michael Shinall

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does SONG Chat with Michael Shinall have?

SONG Chat with Michael Shinall has 50 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on July 5, 2020.

What is SONG Chat with Michael Shinall about?

Design and Tactics Chats for the Song of Ice and Fire Tabletop Miniatures Game.

How often does SONG Chat with Michael Shinall release new episodes?

SONG Chat with Michael Shinall publishes every two weeks, based on its 50 episodes since March 2018.

Who hosts SONG Chat with Michael Shinall?

SONG Chat with Michael Shinall is created and hosted by Michael Shinall.
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