Wave 3 card packs wooooooo If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element.By WS, TC, JVDJ, RF

Since we've had the first major competitive event of the year, we take a look at the meta post-bannings! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element.By WS, TC, JVDJ, RF

Or the Independent Faction Pack 1. Whatever. We all know what's actually going on. If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element.By WS, TC, JVDJ, RF

As we know, the Borg are amazing--but just HOW amazing? Tune in to find out! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element.By WS, TC, JVDJ, RF

We cover the new Ferengi Card Pack! (We were going to do the Borg one, but ran out of time--look for it next week!)Also, check out our nifty new video intro! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element.By WS, TC, JVDJ, RF

We go through the cards from the new starter (and the literally one card that matters from the Dom pack) that we haven't already discussed! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element.By WS, TC, JVDJ, RF

State of the Federation, Warp Core Breach, and Battle Bridge team up for the Star Trek Attack Wing Holiday Special! Listen in as Robert and Joseph play a game for charity! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element.By WS, TC, JVDJ, RF

Should you buy the Romulan faction pack? Have a listen and find out!(Spoiler: Yes. Yes you should.) If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element.By WS, TC, JVDJ, RF

Sooooooooo maaaaaaaaaany preeeeeeevieeeeeews If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element.By WS, TC, JVDJ, RF

We continue the wave of previews! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element.By WS, TC, JVDJ, RF

Seven more cards have come our way, and we talk about them tonight! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element.By WS, TC, JVDJ, RF

We cover the first week of previews of the Romulan and Dominion faction packs! (Also Resource Rumble, because apparently we never did that.) If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element.By WS, TC, JVDJ, RF

(Audio-only version) Joseph flies his Nationals-winning fleet against Robert, who's piloting what we at SotF are calling... "the build." If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element.By WS, TC, JVDJ, RF

Another audio version of a video fight--this one's Robert's drones vs. Joseph's dreadnoughts! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element.By WS, TC, JVDJ, RF

In this recording of a Facebook Live broadcast, we break down the newly-updated rulebook! Warning: this one is LONG. If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element.By WS, TC, JVDJ, RF

A QUICK DISCLAIMER: After this episode was created, it was brought to our attention that a WORF ruling from years ago prohibits putting Thorons under Triphasics. We believe that Disruptor Beams is an acceptable replacement, however, and are doing testing to further confirm. As such, we're posting this as-is due to our belief that drone swarms will …

Our first three-ship preview show in literally years! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element.By WS, TC, JVDJ, RF

The long wait is finally over--for the first time in what feels like forever, we've got a new ship to preview! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element.By WS, TC, JVDJ, RF

We're joined today by two totally new players to talk about the challenges of learning Attack Wing! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element.By WS, TC, JVDJ, RF

We recap the second Origins event: the World Championship! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element.By WS, TC, JVDJ, RF

We recap the first of Origins' big events, and discuss what was played there! (Hint: we CALLED IT!) If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element.By WS, TC, JVDJ, RF

We look ahead to Worlds, and give you a preview of what you can expect to see the most competitive players running there!@ If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element.By WS, TC, JVDJ, RF

Wondering how to fill the time until the next round of OPs are released? Here are some recommendations for past OPs to go back and enjoy again! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element.By WS, TC, JVDJ, RF

What happened at UK Nationals, and what's the new hotness you should know about? Listen in and find out! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element.By WS, TC, JVDJ, RF

Today's episode is all about three of the most powerful cards in the game: Cloaked Mines, Lure, and Faked Messages! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element.By WS, TC, JVDJ, RF

In this episode, we talk all about movement quality and strategies--plus a few example builds! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio elementBy WS, TC, JVDJ, RF

We discuss all things Drive OP! Apologies for the audio quality--we're working on a solution! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio elementBy WS, TC, JVDJ, RF

State of the Federation is BACK, and with a new lineup! This time, we'll be discussing our favorite cards and why we like them! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio elementBy WS, TC, JVDJ, RF

Episode 53 - There are ten new Blind Booster ships coming up that are going to throw a wrench in your OP tournament plans! How do they stack up, and what different kinds of tactics might you have to employ to make the most out of them? Find out in our no fluff, super critical reviews! Special thanks to David Montgomery for all the Blind Booster pre…

Episode 52 - (re-up) There's some changes in store for SotF, but before that we have some final reviews of the Vrax and Thunderchild, followed by a strategy section on dealing with THE championship scout 608! While we here at SotF are going to be taking it a little easier, please check out these other wonderful STAW fans and podcasters! Warp Core B…

Episode 51 - Back to business as usual! Next wave previews are starting, and we also take some time out to examine the Year of Hell scenario, what to do for it, and frankly - is it any fun? If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio elementBy WS, TC, JVDJ, RF

Episode 50 - State of the Game is our Biannual evaluation of the current health of the game along with the most recent changes and the positive or negative impacts we think they are having. Also we have the Venue Report, go check out any of these places if you can, you'll definitely find players there who are active in the online STAW community! ht…

Episode 49 - Today we break out the Wave 16 reviews! What's hot and what's not? there's a surprising amount of playable things in these packs, and also a suprprising amount of poor wordings unfortunately... What's going to make you smile and what's going to just give you a headache? Well if an extra half hour discussion on the single card "Lure" at…

Episode 48 - Today we finish up our wave 15 reviews, and sneak in the last of the Q OP series stuff, including some strategy on how to win it of course! Lots of segments, but surprisingly not too many exceptionally interesting cards in this series. But that all changes next week when we break out the Wave 16 reviews! If you cannot see the audio con…

Episode 47 - Welcome our new guest host, Joseph Van Der Jagt, the current player ranked #2 in the World! Hope we don't scare him off too quickly! Tonight we finally get back to ship reviews, going over both the Prometheus and the Ning Tao. New hotness or new disappointments? Only one way to find out! If you cannot see the audio controls, your brows…

Episode 46 - Not sure how well commentary on a game replay will come across audio only, but let's give it a shot! Also, we bid a sad farewell to David this episode as he moves on to other projects! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio elementBy WS, TC, JVDJ, RF

Episode 45 - Today we take our last look at World's before the event itself! There are still some unanswered questions but we'll look at considerations for the scenario, in additional four of our favorite fleet picks for the current suggested rules format! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element…

Episode 44 - Today we take our last look at World's before the event itself! There are still some unanswered questions but we'll look at considerations for the scenario, in additional four of our favorite fleet picks for the current suggested rules format! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element…

Episode 43 - We finish up the wave 14 previews and reviews, including the extra info we didn't have for you guys last week! Asid from that though, we still don't have rulings for fighters, or scenario for Worlds yet so we're still holding on! Hopefully we get some answers soon, the Championship is approaching fast! If you cannot see the audio contr…

Episode 42 - It's all about new ships today as we look at these new Excelsior, Oberth, and Krenim Weapon ships. This is the last legal wave for Worlds, so will any of them make the cut? Let's take a look! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio elementBy WS, TC, JVDJ, RF

Episode 41 - In the last week we've had a major change to flip the Alpha Quadrant on it's head! Or have we? Tonight we'll take a look at the "Great Borg Nerfing of '15" and what, if any, of the other factions will emerge from the "end" of the Dark age of Borg. After that we'll take a look at Q-Continuum OP1... or at least David and Tucker will sinc…

Episode 40 - We've got a special guest tonight, the U.S. National Champ Danial Dalotta! We'll talk about how he did and what he saw in the U.S. Championship, and then we'll also discuss some of the results of the Canadaian Championship with Joseph Van Der Jagt from the chat! After that we ask are champ a few questions, including what he thinks abou…

Episode 39 - Sadly, Tucker is unable to join us tonight, but luckily, we still have ship reviewer David! Got any of those competitive friends looking to jump into the game, or jut trying to buff up your collection in time for Worlds? We'll give you the top picks for STAW official events right here! After that we'll talk about the best crewmen out t…

Episode 38 - we go into some deep strategy of this little Star Trek Wargame. Can you give us your... "Peak Performance"? We'll be taking a look at this OP scenario as well as its prize, our first shuttle, the Sakharov! Then finally, we'll take a look at our top 5 Tech upgrades. What's your pick for one of the most powerful upgrade slots in the game…

Episode 37 - Good evening citizens of the Terran Empire!Welcome to everybody's favorite government approved broadcast, State of the Empire! Today we will be looking at the most glorious flagship of our Imperial Starfleet, the ISS Enterprise. See how we have kept all other races underfoot and continued to spread our dominance throughout the Alpha Qu…

Episode 36 - Wave 13 is approaching fast! For some innocuouus looking ships there are some big changes in this wave! We'll take a loot at what's good, what's bad, and what the biggest game changers are. If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio elementBy WS, TC, JVDJ, RF

Episode 35 - Hope you all enjoyed our live on-air Attack Wing game last time, if you haven't seen it yet, it's only available on our youtube channel, so go check it out! On today's episode we discuss what's going on with STAW nationals, logistics of the tournament, and what kind of builds you can probably expect to face there. After that we get tog…

Episode 34 - Wave 12 concludes with a look at the Kazon Ogla Razik. The wave releases on March 4th, so I hope you know what you're picking up! After that we take a look at A Matter of Honor. Surprisingly straightforward for a scenario with such a lot of setup. After that its time to discuss the best 5 ships in the game on our Top 5! If you cannot s…

Episode 33 - Wave 12 starts to heat up with some very interesting new Romulan options on the Haakona, and then it's on to top 5 underdog captains! We may have briefly skipped over A Matter of Honor due to time, but I'm sure we can find time for it next week. If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element…

Episode 32 - It's time to get rolling again! With wave 11 released we can finally fill in the information gaps that we didn't get in the previews. After that Will look at Tholia 1 in its entirety followed by a new segment, some of our Top 5 things! This week we're lookign at top 5 captains and it was quite a bit of fun actually. What should we do n…