Mark Chamberlain

Our narrator, Mark Chamberlain, is a long-time card game player-- but they're all sitting on the shelf while he practices Guardian in Flesh and Blood. Mark is based out of Colorado Springs, USA.

From The Emperor's Special Collection: Sledge Yoji

From The Emperor's Special Collection: Sledge Yoji

The halls of Volcor are home to many peculiar things - but today, it's a member of his staff we shine a light on.
Infectious Host: Make Your Game Night One That Grows on People

Infectious Host: Make Your Game Night One That Grows on People

In the wake of incredible growth and escalating competition, make sure your FaB nights are still accessible and welcoming to all.
A Draft in the Pits: Drafting Outsiders to Win
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A Draft in the Pits: Drafting Outsiders to Win

In Part 2 of Mark's examination of the draft format, we get into Outsiders-specific strategies.
Strategic Selections: An Introduction to Draft
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Strategic Selections: An Introduction to Draft

Even if you're familiar with draft as a format, draft in FAB is unique. Mark gets you started with what to expect and general rules of thumb.
Death By A Thousand Cuts: Sequencing in Katsu
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Death By A Thousand Cuts: Sequencing in Katsu

Clay unravels the Ninja scrolls and delves into the heart of expert Katsu play: managing the combat chain.
Scenes and Scripts for Effective Testing
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Scenes and Scripts for Effective Testing

Oftentimes, where you playtest matters just as much as how you playtest. We'll talk about both today.
The Numbers Game: Part 3 (Fatigue & Board Presence)
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The Numbers Game: Part 3 (Fatigue & Board Presence)

In the third chapter of The Numbers Game, we examine value through the lens of narrow fatigue and board presence strategies.
The Numbers Game: Part 2 (Combo)
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The Numbers Game: Part 2 (Combo)

The Fundamentals of FAB numbers and value calculation apply to all decks, but some strategies require more complex evaluation. Today we look at the skewed value swings of Combo decks.
The Numbers Game: Part 1 (Fundamentals)
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The Numbers Game: Part 1 (Fundamentals)

Value calculations can provide a major benefit in decision-making, and at their core, they're pretty easy to do. In part 1, Victor goes over the fundamentals of valuing the roles your cards can play.
Guiding Principles for Building - and Winning with - Bravo
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Guiding Principles for Building - and Winning with - Bravo

Bravo is an enduring fixture of the meta for a reason. Mark explores truths that keep Bravo relevant and offers evergreen guidance.