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In this episode, Devin, Ian, and Trevor discuss the Berserk Special Skill, reviewing the basic mechanics, how to utilize the skill and units that are more valuable candidates, as well as some methods that can help to mitigate this Face-to-Face sidestepping Skill.

In this episode, Devin, Ian, and Trevor take some time to discuss how they select weapons for their lists, including how they evaluate Active or Reactive tools, how they split between the two, and some guidelines that newer players can try to round out their lists.

In this episode, Devin, Azoka, and Ian take a look at the Jayth Cutthroats (and Sargosh), to see why they are considered poor units, brainstorm some ways that they can made useful, as well as discuss some ways they might redesign the profile to be more interesting and usable.

In this episode, Devin, Azoka, and Ian are joined by Shane "Locke" Everly, to talk about Warfaire Weekend. Taking first place, Shane talks about the missions played at this new Infinity event, as well as the lists he brought. They discuss some of his unit choices, gameplay decisions, and impression of new ITS 15 missions that were played.

In this episode, Devin, and Ian review the Hidden Deployment Special Skill and some of the ways it can be used to your advantage. From keeping powerful strikers safe, baiting opponents into dangerous situations, to cutting off previously-thought safe avenues of advance, Hidden Deployment is a versatile and powerful skill. They also talk about how to mitigate their effectiveness, and ways to fight back if you regularly see them across the table.

In this episode, Devin, Ian, and special guest Randy, talk about the upcoming fleet-combat game, Acheron's Fall, set in the Infinity universe. They go over mechanics, style, and feel, as well as discuss some of their experiences playing the preliminary demo. They wrap up with some questions about the game's intended releases, as well as tentative features that Ramper Designs is hoping to implement.

In this episode, Azoka, Devin, and Ian talk about the Imperial Service, and how to combat Yu Jing's secret police. They discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the sectorial, what tricks you can expect to face, as well as tactics and tools you can use to give you an advantage when facing them across the table.

In this episode, Azoka, Devin, and Ian discuss the Colorado Krug for 2023. They review some highlights from their games, some of the activities surrounding the event, experiences at the new venue, as well as their general thoughts on the change in structure for the Krug this year.

In this episode, Azoka, Devin, and Ian, talk with special guest Mark Rybus about the 2023 Colorado Krug. They discuss the new format of this year's event, the retro style and the choice of missions returning from previous seasons, as well as the venue and general tone of the event.

In this episode, Devin and Ian discuss the Tohaa faction, and some ways to combat them. They talk about their strengths and weaknesses, surprises you can run into, unique gear and abilities, as well as tools to use to counter generic Tohaa armies.

In this episode, Azoka, Devin, and Ian review their experiences at Salt Lake Showdown 6 (2023). They give a brief overview of their games, some of the lessons they learned, as well as some of their observations during the event. Finally, they go over their results versus their goals for the tournament.

In this episode, Devin and Ian have an interview with a special guest, Rob Paul, the winner of Salt Lake Showdown 2023. They discuss his thoughts moving into the event, how he likes to prepare, as well as how he's able to see consistently strong rankings at large tournaments.

In this episode, Azoka, Devin, and Ian discuss their nearby metagames and the inclination towards preparing for tournaments. They talk about the mindset of constantly practicing for the next event, how it affects their perceptions of Infinity, as well as some pros and cons of this mentality.

In this episode, Azoka, Devin, and Ian talk preparation (or lack thereof) for the upcoming Salt Lake Showdown 6. They discuss how they review the spread of missions, what they call for, and how that informs list-building. Additionally, they discuss their goals and predictions for the event, as well as some things to keep an eye on in the current metagame.

In this episode, Azoka, Devin, and Ian review the various uses of EVO Hackers. They break down the various Supportware programs and some ways of utilizing them, some general guidelines to consider for their inclusion, as well as some of their interactions with ITS Season 14.

In this episode, Azoka, Devin, and Ian go over some methods to take on generic O-12. They discuss some of the most prevalent units that you're likely to face, and some of their strengths and tricks to be aware of, as well as tools and tactics that can be leveraged against them. 

In this episode, Azoka, Devin, and Ian discuss the Burque Blitz event in Albuquerque New Mexico. This event took place on March 3rd through March 5th, with a total of 12 participants. They discuss the mission lineup and Azoka's thoughts going in, as well as the use of the Soldiers of Fortune Extra and how that affected the lists present.

In this episode, Azoka, Devin, and Ian review the various uses of Command Tokens. They discuss the common options that have broad applications or guaranteed effects such as reducing Orders, as well as ways to utilize less common functions and where there might be benefit during a game or list-building, like pre-game Suppressive Fire or switching Combat Groups.

In this episode, Azoka, Devin, and Ian discuss Initiative in Infinity, from the basic advantages of taking first or second turn, the power of striking first versus having mission information, and when it can help to change the initial plan for turn order. They also review some methods that can help players resist a powerful first turn from their opponent.

In this episode, Azoka, Devin, and Ian review a pair of related equipment, Holomask and Holoprojector. They discuss various ways they can be used to obfuscate your plans, and take advantage of the misdirection, such as disguising models and utilizing Surprise Attack. They also provide some measures to mitigate their use when on the opposite side of the table.

In this episode, Andrew, Azoka, Devin, and Ian talk about randomized events in Infinity. Some (real and joke) events were announced, such as the Salem Sh!tshow and Interplanetario 2023 where random lists would be used. While some of these would be difficult to implement, the cast discusses how it might impact play and how other forms could be used to add interest to events while staying competitive.

In this episode, Andrew, Azoka, and Ian discuss how to handle vanilla/generic Nomads across the table. They go over common units that are likely to appear, roles that these lists will often fill, as well as some tactics and tools to help combat Nomads.

In this episode, Andrew, Devin, and Ian give a retrospective of Infinity in 2022. They reflect on the year and the major releases and updates to the game, such as the Morat Aggression Force release, FAQ updates, and Operation Blackwind. Looking forward, they also give a resolution for next year on their personal Infinity goals.

In this episode, Andrew, Azoka, and Ian discuss the concept of competitive play in Infinity. They go over building a skillset and sportsmanship through competition, what it takes to maintain that mindset, as well as how to check in when one might be taking the game too seriously.

In this episode, Andrew, Azoka, Devin, and Ian review the most recent rules changes in Infinity, from the FAQ 1.3. They go over many of the updates, including changes to Jump and Climb, reinstated Cover/Impetuous rules for Motorcycles, Hacking Area, Skill declarations and more!

In this episode, Andrew, Azoka, and Devin review the increased appearances of Mercenary units in Infinity. They discuss some of their impacts on the game, how we view factions through this lens, as well how list-building can be affected. Additionally, they discuss some of the strengths of these units, and how it may affect Infinity moving forward.

In this episode, Andrew, Azoka, and Devin continue the Faction Takedown series, this time with ALEPH's Steel Phalanx. Being a fairly uniquely structured faction, what are they capable of? What sorts of tools should you be expecting? What sorts of tactics will give you the best chance of success when facing them? Take a listen to see what you can expect when facing off against the Myrmidon Army!

In this episode, Andrew, Devin, and Ian continue their first look at ITS Season 14 - Thunderclap. In part two, they review the new Direct Action lineup, as well as Cryogenics. They wrap up their impressions of the season, and how they think that this will line up with their expectations coming from Season 13.

In this episode, Andrew, Azoka, and Devin give their first impressions on ITS Season 14 - Thunderclap. In the first of this two-part episode, they review the season and mission rules as well as  touching on the unit changelog at the start of the season. They explore mission extras, the emphasis on additional activations and mobility, as well as what units may be more (or less) attractive in this new season.

In this episode, the whole cast is back again, with Andrew, Azoka, Devin, and Ian reminiscing on ITS Season 13 - Frozen Roads. They discuss their thoughts looking at the season in hindsight, as a new season will be coming soon, their experiences with the games, goals they've had, and how their initial impressions line up with their played experience. They also look forward to the next season, going over their predictions and hopes for Season 14 - Thunderclap.

In this episode we have the whole cast, Andrew, Azoka, Devin, and Ian talk about their experiences at the Colorado Krug. They discuss their preparation (or lack thereof) for the event, the venue, the games, the payers, as well as the after-hours activities beyond the event.

In this episode, Andrew, Azoka, and Ian interview Reuben 'Polynikes' on his recent victory at Rose City Raid. They discuss Polynikes' background in Infinity, his introduction to competitive and event play, as well as his preparation for Rose City Raid. Additionally, they discuss the performance of generic/vanilla Combined Army as well as changes to the Avatar.

In this episode, Andrew, Devin, and Ian discuss Ramah Task Force and their versatile roster of super soldiers. What are their strengths? What are their weaknesses? What are you likely to encounter when seeing them across the table? Take a listen, and if you have more tips for combating Ramah, let us know!

In this episode, Andrew, Azoka, Ian, and special guest Mark Rybus (organizer of the Krug) sit down to discuss tournament etiquette. What is tournament etiquette? What sorts of behaviors are expected in a competitive event and how can you be prepared? What sorts of topics should you consider discussing with your tournament organizer?

In this episode, Andrew, Azoka, and Devin review the Neoterran Capitaline Army (NCA) from PanOceania and how to deal with their often overwhelming firepower. What units should you look out for? What tricks can they bring to the table? More importantly, how can you circumvent those strengths, and what weaknesses do they have to exploit?

In this episode, Andrew, Devin, and Ian discuss the Fireteam changes in the Infinity Rules Annex, and their observations on how they affect the game. They provide their thoughts on the complexity that these add to the game, how they interact with the N4 ruleset, and how their initial expectations aligned (or didn't align) with their experiences.

In this episode, Andrew, Chris, Ian, and special guest, Tim 'Chainsaw' Adair, to discuss his victory at Salt Lake Showdown 2022. They go over expectations for the event, and what went into preparations, and the mindset Tim steps into the event with. Tim talks about some highlights throughout the matches, as well as goes over how people may approach different factions and how they may mesh with a player's playstyle better than others.

In this episode, Andrew, Chris, Devin, Ian, and (returning as a guest) Nathan, all discuss their experiences at Salt Lake Showdown 2022. They discuss their placements in the event, how they fared compared to their goals, what trends they noticed during their games, as well as what their take-aways were for their next event.

In this episode, Andrew, Chris, Devin, and Ian, go over their tournament preparations for Salt Lake Showdown 2022 (or SLS). They discuss how to practice with purpose, when they stop iterating on their list and start focusing more on execution, as well as what their goals are for the event.