Alex Truell
Alex Truell is the editor for the Rathe Times, and a casually competitive player from Wisconsin. He's an optimist who loves the game, but can take a step back to critique it; and a deckbuilder who revels in novelty.
While red-heavy Death Dealer decks take center stage, the disruptive control variant of Azalea finds a new advantage defying expectations.
by: Alex Truell
6 days ago
The curtains have fallen on Act 1, and Dromai is left standing beside the throne of the fallen Emperor. Where should a Draconic Illusionist player go to bide their time through intermission?
by: Alex Truell
1 week ago
Let's give credit where credit's due: not all luck is created equal - and make no mistake, some players do create luck.
by: Alex Truell
4 weeks ago
The 3 new heroes of Part the Mistveil have been revealed - and they're just what these classes need!
by: Alex Truell
1 month ago
It's the most iconic card in Flesh and Blood, but is it good for the game that one Legendary remains so ubiquitous?
by: Alex Truell
1 month ago
As we launch our refreshed website, we look back at the mission of the Rathe Times - and forward toward our next goals.
by: Alex Truell
1 month ago
Flesh and Blood takes a wide approach to game development, expansion, and growth. For some of us, it's easy to get caught up in everything.
by: Alex Truell
1 month ago
Attack reactions are an exciting part of the game, but how do you decide when they're the right choice for your deck?
by: Alex Truell
1 month ago
Wonder what the Rathe Times writers are running in this young Heavy Hitters meta? Every day this week, we'll be coming in with quick snapshots of our current favorites. Today, we hear from Alex Truell.
by: Alex Truell
2 months ago
Let's get theoretical about the strangest class in the game.
by: Alex Truell
2 months ago
Why the Rathe Times has been quiet - and what you can look forward to.
by: Alex Truell
2 months ago
Some of Heavy Hitters' best design is firmly focused on the catalog of cards you already own.
by: Alex Truell
2 months ago
Our spoiler for Heavy Hitters deepens the well of opportunities to clash during the opponent's turn.
by: Alex Truell
3 months ago
Heavy Hitters rounds out its roster with 2 new Guardians. If Bravo and Oldhim weren't for you, will Betsy and Victor rope you in?
by: Alex Truell
3 months ago
Heavy Hitters is asking you to try out two new Warrior archetypes. Are Kassai and Olympia going to feel like natural extensions of what you're already playing?
by: Alex Truell
3 months ago
With a new scepter on the horizon, it's time to lay my cards on the table. If Celestial Fury is viable, I believe this is how.
by: Alex Truell
3 months ago
New sets ask you to try something different and branch out from your comfortable favorites. Seeking Horizons aims to bridge those gaps and make connections between what you enjoy doing now and what you may enjoy with the next set's debut. Today, we consider Kayo and revisit Rhinar.
by: Alex Truell
3 months ago
Kassai has brought our attention to the peculiar plight of Young Living Legends.
by: Alex Truell
4 months ago
The last of the Elemental heroes, Iyslander Stormbind ascends to Living Legend just as December arrives. How do you move on from the snowy strategies of the winter wizard?
by: Alex Truell
4 months ago
Much has been made of recent efforts to lower the power level of FAB. As Tales of Aria's last hero rotates into Living Legend, what should we make of the new landscape?
by: Alex Truell
5 months ago