The Combat Guild | A Star Wars LCG Podcast
by David Cottingham and CooMasterCoo
We're huge fans of Star Wars LCG and this podcast is us talking all about it. We discuss strategies, recommend decks, and review all the Force Packs and Deluxe Expansions. We'll also spoil objective sets for upcoming releases. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the game, we'd love for you to join the discussion.
Episodes
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Episode 62: Interview with James Lau
David and CooMasterCoo are back talking the GenCon experience and the upcoming Bluegrass Open. Then, they review 'Aggressive Negotiations', new cards from upcoming 'Swayed by the Dark Side' Force Pack and CooMasterCoo interviews North American Champion James Lau. 1:20 - REBEL RUMORS | 34:15 -...
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Episode 61: Podcast of Necessity
David and CooMasterCoo break down the new Force Pack 'Allies of Necessity' and discuss interesting builds. 2:00 - BATTLE REPORT | 39:10 - REBEL RUMORS | 1:03:30 - APPLIED CONCEPTS
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Episode 60: Two, No More....No Less
The World Champ Mick Cipra and Runner-up, the mighty Andy Hornby, join the show to talk about their Worlds experience. 2:30 - REBEL RUMORS | 10:30 - BATTLE REPORT | 52:00 - APPLIED CONCEPTS
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Episode 59: Post Worlds Analysis with David Tietze
CooMasterCoo is joined by the great David Tietze for a Worlds discussion and a little LCG wisdom. Congrats to Mick Cipra for taking the handband and to Andy Hornby who fought valiantly.
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Episode 58: Returning to the Fight
David and guest host Evan Lewis from The Jodo Cast discuss the latest releases from the Opposition Cycle. They also talk about the new FAQ and what to expect at the World Championships. 5:12 - REBEL RUMORS | 21:03 - BATTLE REPORT | 41:27 - APPLIED CONCEPTS
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Episode 57: The Ultimate Weapon
David and Cory discuss the Death Star unit card and the objective sets coming in 'Scrap Metal', the fourth Force Pack in the Opposition Cycle. Then they answer questions regarding the state of the game. 1:00 - BATTLE REPORT | 47:32: - APPLIED CONCEPTS
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Episode 56: Muncie Regional - Part 2
Cory and David recap their performance at the Muncie Regional Championship. Part 2 of 2.
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Episode 55: Muncie Regional - Part 1
Cory and David are on the road to Muncie, IN to compete in a Regional Championship. They discuss their decks and what they expect to see. They also talk about 'Meditation and Mastery', the third Force Pack in the Opposition Cycle. Part 1 of 2.
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Episode 54: Win the Edge
Cory, Casey and David discuss the first annual Bluegrass Open. They also talk about the significance and strategies of the Edge Battle. 1:48 - REBEL RUMORS | 32:27 - COMBAT TRAINING | 1:01:45 - BATTLE REPORT | 01:13:16 - APPLIED CONCEPTS
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Episode 53: Unique Collection
David and Cory bring back newly crowned North American Champion Joshua Johnson. Then they discuss their latest decks and the recently released first Force Pack of the Opposition cycle, Ancient Rivals. They end the show with an announcement. 0:20 - INTERVIEW | 23:00 - REBEL RUMORS | 39:00 - BATTLE...
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Episode 52: Take Action
David and Cory discuss the latest decks they're testing. Then, they talk about action windows and the importance of knowing when they happen. They finish up by talking about Gen-Con 2016. 2:24 - REBEL RUMORS | 18:45 - COMBAT TRAINING | 46:10 - BATTLE REPORT | 53:52 - APPLIED CONCEPTS
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Episode 51: Formation Change
David and Cory change up the format of the show. First, they discuss the decks they're testing. Then, they talk about a strategy regarding which cards to play and when. And finally, Cory interviews National Champion Joshua Johnson.
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Episode 50: Confidence Rules
David, Cory and Casey discuss the results from Regionals and Nationals. They also talk about the state of the Star Wars LCG community. Part 2 of 2.
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Episode 49: Regional Bound
David and Cory head to their first Regional Tournament and discuss what they expect from it. Part 1 of 2.
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Episode 48: Return of the Guild
David and Cory review 'Press the Attack', the fifth Force Pack in the Endor cycle. They also discuss some of the sets coming in the Opposition cycle of Star Wars: The Card Game.
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Episode 47: Ambitious Changes
David, Cory and Casey discuss some of the sets coming in the deluxe expansion 'Galactic Ambitions'. They also talk about the top 16 decks from Worlds and another spoiled set coming in 'The Forest Moon'.
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Episode 46: Defensive Targeted Strike
David and Cory review a recently released Jedi objective set from 'Redemption and Return', the sixth Force Pack in the Endor Cycle. They also discuss a spoiled Sith objective set from 'The Forest Moon', the thrid Force Pack in the Endor Cycle.
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Episode 45: Stolen Vehicles
David and Cory review 'New Alliances', the second Force Pack in the Endor Cycle of Star Wars: The Card Game. They also reveal a new contest.
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Episode 44: Never Tell Me the Odds
David and Cory review 'Solo's Command', the first Force Pack in the Endor Cycle of Star Wars: The Card Game. They also discuss the changes to the rulebook.
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Episode 43: Navy Strong
David and Cory review 'Imperial Entanglements' Deluxe Expansion. They also discuss the announced fourth Force Pack in the Endor Cycle, 'So Be It'. Then, a change has happened.
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Episode 42: A Unique Set
David and Cory discuss 'Jump to Lightspeed', the final Force Pack in the Rogue Squadron cycle. Then, they talk about the previewed Rebel Alliance objective set coming in 'The Forest Moon', the third Force Pack in the Endor cycle.
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Episode 41: Ewok Alliance
David and Cory discuss an Ewok objective set from 'New Alliances', the second Force Pack in the upcoming 'Endor' cycle of Star Wars: The Card Game. They also talk about the might of the Navy affiliation from 'Imperial Entanglements'.
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Episode 40: Twist was Fate
David, Cory and Casey discuss their tournament matches from Gen Con 2015.
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Episode 39: Master Jedi Adam
David and Cory interview Adam Howland, who updates the Star Wars plugin for LackeyCCG.
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Episode 38: Tatooine Beginnings
David and Cory review 'Chain of Command', the fifth Force Pack in the 'Rogue Squadron' cycle. Then, they discuss a couple spoiled objective sets coming in the next deluxe expansion 'Imperial Entanglements'.
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Episode 37: Battle in the Trench
The guys review 'Attack Run', the fourth Force Pack in the 'Rogue Squadron' cycle. Then, they discuss the recently announced 'Solo's Command', the first Force Pack in the new 'Endor' cycle.
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Episode 36: The Rebellion Has Risen
David and Cory review 'Evasive Maneuvers', the third Force Pack in the 'Rogue Squadron' cycle. Then, they discuss their recent matches and what affiliations are getting stronger.
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Episode 35: Imperial Entanglements
David and Cory discuss two objective sets from the upcoming 'Imperial Entanglements', the fourth deluxe expansion for Star Wars: The Card Game.
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Episode 34: Fear Black Squadron
David and Cory review 'Draw Their Fire', the second Force Pack in the 'Rogue Squadron' cycle. Then they discuss the decks they've tested.
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Episode 33: The Pilots Have Landed
David and Cory review the five new objective sets from 'Ready for Takeoff', the first Force Pack in the 'Rogue Squadron' cycle. They also discuss the new Pilot keyword.
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Episode 32: Stay the Course
David and Cory discuss the current drought of new cards and comment on why you should stick with the game.
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Episode 31: Getting Ready for Takeoff
The guys reflect back to the announcement of 'Ready for Takeoff', the first Force Pack coming in the 'Rogue Squadron' cycle. They also discuss an upcoming project from TCG.
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Episode 30: Reviewing Shadows
Cory, Casey and David review 'Between the Shadows', the third deluxe expansion for Star Wars: The Card Game.
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Episode 29: Looking Ahead
David and Cory get set for the release of 'Between the Shadows' expansion set by discussing what cards their looking forward to most. They also look ahead to the upcoming 'Rogue Squadron' Force Cycle.
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Episode 28: Kenobi and Solo
David and Cory talk about two upcoming objective sets, one from 'Between the Shadows' expansion set and one from 'Jump to Lightspeed', the sixth Force Pack in the 'Rogue Squadron' cycle.
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Episode 27: A Couple Insights
The guys get some great comments on Worlds from Zach Bunn of Team Covenant and Evan Johnson of Fantasy Flight Games.
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Episode 26: Thrawn is Coming
David and Cory discuss the announcement of 'Chain of Command', the fifth Force Pack in the 'Rogue Squadron' cycle. Then they talk about the winning decks at the 2014 World Championship.
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Episode 25: Start Your Attack Run
David and Cory discuss the announcement of 'Attack Run', the fourth Force Pack in the 'Rogue Squadron' cycle. Then they look up some listener comments from questions they posted.
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Episode 24: State of the Empire
David and Cory are joined with guest Zach Bunn, CEO of Team Covenant to discuss a new spoiler set, the upcoming 'Between the Shadows' expansion and the overall state of Star Wars: The Card Game.
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Episode 23: Here Comes Scum
David and Cory welcome back Casey Cooley to discuss his opinions on the power of the Jedi affiliation. Then they talk about the new Scum and Villainy objective set coming in 'Evasive Maneuvers', the third Force Pack in the 'Rogue Squadron' cycle.
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Episode 22: The All Powerful Jedi
David and Cory discuss just how powerful the Jedi affiliation has become and what it means to the rest of the game.
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Episode 21: Gen Con 2014
David and Cory return from Gen Con 2014 and discuss their 2v2 tournament experience with guest Justin Lizza, one half of the 2v2 championship team. Then they reveal the objective sets from 'Darkness and Light', the final Force Pack in the 'Echoes of the Force' cycle.
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Episode 20: You are in Command Now
David and Cory review 'It Binds All Things', the fifth Force Pack in the 'Echoes of the Force' cycle.
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Episode 19: Drafting a Deck
David and Cory center the show around a fan email regarding deck building by drafting. Then, they discuss some beginner rules.
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Episode 18: Join Us for a Game
David and Cory review 'Join Us or Die', the fourth Force Pack in the 'Echoes of the Force' cycle. Then, they discuss a recently spoiled Jedi objective set coming in the next Force Pack. They do all this and more while playing a game.
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Episode 17: Knowledge and Shadows
David and Cory review 'Knowledge and Defense', the third Force Pack in the 'Echoes of the Force' cycle. Then, they discuss the announcement of the next deluxe expansion pack 'Between the Shadows' and their feelings on the Restricted List.
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Episode 16: Tinkering and Testing
David and Cory talk about their most recent matches with some new decks. Then they discuss an interesting rules question.
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Episode 15: Power Struggle
David and Cory discuss the concerns regarding the strength of the 'Smugglers and Spies' affiliation. They also talk about the new 'Jedi' objective set coming in the next Force Pack.
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Episode 14: To the Victor Go the Spoils
The guys review the second Force Pack in the 'Echoes of the Force' cycle, 'Lure of the Dark Side'. Then they spoil the Rebel Alliance objective set in the upcoming Force Pack 'Knowledge and Defense'.
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Episode 13: 'Heroes and Legends' Review
The guys review the first Force Pack in the 'Echoes of the Force' cycle, 'Heroes and Legends'. Then they create their own unique objective sets.
About this show
We're huge fans of Star Wars LCG and this podcast is us talking all about it. We discuss strategies, recommend decks, and review all the Force Packs and Deluxe Expansions. We'll also spoil objective sets for upcoming releases. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the game, we'd love for you to join the discussion.
Hosted by
David Cottingham and CooMasterCoo