The Rise and Fall of Verdance
In the opening days of Rosetta, Verdance looked ready to bloom - but autumn came quickly for this sweet summer child. What went wrong?
Eager to get in on the excitement of a new set, my 6-year-old daughter asked to build an Aurora deck - bringing on a host of new challenges.
by: Alex Truell
1 week ago
Court is now in session, and the defense has prepared for a fight.
by: Alex Truell
1 month ago
The newest Flesh and Blood expansion - releasing in January - revisits Volcor. Join us for some hype and speculation.
by: Alex Truell
1 month ago
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.
by: Alex Truell
1 month ago
The Importance of Packages
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.
With a budget of $50, this series sets out to build Armory decks in the style of LSS' official offerings.
by: Clark Moore
1 month 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 month 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
1 month ago
Maybe it's just a Wisconsin thing, or maybe there's something more to this champion of light.
by: Alex Truell
2 months ago
Thoughts and Baubles: Running Down the Roster in Rosetta's Meta
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.
Tyler Horspool's latest build has opened the door to Illusionist for players who aren't interested in wide boards.
by: Alex Truell
2 months ago
Our latest Pro Series article - available to Rathe Times subscribers - lays a foundation for Chane in Living Legend.
by: Kevin Brayer
2 months ago
While we're talking about changing the landscape of FAB, we really should discuss two ubiquitous defense reactions.
by: Sean Knowelden
2 months ago
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.
by: Alex Truell
3 months ago
A Nuu Fan-Made Format of Flesh and Blood
The game engine of FAB can bent, as showcased in this fan-made 2-player boxed format built around the mechanics of Nuu.
The Armory Deck has added new tools to aim decks like Sandscour Azalea - a potential meta-hunter in the Mistveil era.
by: Alex Truell
4 months ago
Pro Tour Amsterdam was this past weekend, and as always, our global community did not disappoint.
by: Mark Chamberlain
4 months ago
In all the hype of Mistveil and its return to traits, we forgot to watch our backs.
by: Alex Truell
4 months ago
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.
by: Elly Bird
4 months ago