The Junior League: Fai
This summer, I started bringing my 6-year-old to the occasional Armory as a bye-round breaker. The Junior League presents decks streamlined to her level.
From a purely numeric perspective, there are objectively better and worse cards. Any effect beyond damage comes at a cost - but bundling effects can ensure you get value out of them.
by: Alex Truell
6 days ago
With a budget of $50, this series sets out to build Armory decks in the style of LSS' official offerings.
by: Clark Moore
1 week ago
Count Your Blessings was everywhere - a big scary package that could fit into any deck. But is it really all that it was made out to be?
by: Talon Stradley
1 week ago
A brief rundown of Dash I/O's journey from anchoring a dud set to featuring in a meta-breaking Armory Deck.
by: Andrew Henderson
2 weeks ago
Why is Boltyn Succeeding this Pro Quest Season?
Maybe it's just a Wisconsin thing, or maybe there's something more to this champion of light.
Rosetta's shifting attention to the arcane heroes of FAB, but how are the others sitting? Today we briefly look at everyone, and touch on why you might want to take another look.
by: Alex Truell
1 month ago
Tyler Horspool's latest build has opened the door to Illusionist for players who aren't interested in wide boards.
by: Alex Truell
1 month ago
Our latest Pro Series article - available to Rathe Times subscribers - lays a foundation for Chane in Living Legend.
by: Kevin Brayer
1 month ago
While we're talking about changing the landscape of FAB, we really should discuss two ubiquitous defense reactions.
by: Sean Knowelden
1 month ago
Narrators and Narrative: In Defense of FAB's Naming Conventions
A recent video from Dylan Davis (Gorganian Tome) took a critical look at the weight of naming in storytelling. Alex would like to ask you to consider who's narrating this story.
The game engine of FAB can bent, as showcased in this fan-made 2-player boxed format built around the mechanics of Nuu.
by: Leah Panitz
2 months ago
The Armory Deck has added new tools to aim decks like Sandscour Azalea - a potential meta-hunter in the Mistveil era.
by: Alex Truell
2 months ago
Pro Tour Amsterdam was this past weekend, and as always, our global community did not disappoint.
by: Mark Chamberlain
2 months ago
In all the hype of Mistveil and its return to traits, we forgot to watch our backs.
by: Alex Truell
2 months ago
Solar Plexus: The Future of Boltyn as a Combo Deck
The recently-released Armory Deck has supplied Boltyn with a broad range of new gear options - some with obvious roles, others with exciting potential. At the center lies Solar Plexus.
The role of local Armory events is changing; how can kits encourage the best environment for growth?
by: Mark Chamberlain
3 months ago
Let's recap a Nationals season for the record books.
by: Mark Chamberlain
3 months ago
Lock your opponent in a horrific cycle with the definitive mask of Mystic Assassin.
by: Abigail Welday
3 months ago
Today's Banned and Restricted announcement sets a new precedent for managing problematic cards.
by: Alex Truell
3 months ago