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With Victor Goldmane, it's always go big AND go home. You should see him in a crown.

by: Mark Chamberlain

4 months ago

It's time you gave the other Guardian of Heavy Hitters a second look.

by: Mark Chamberlain

5 months ago

Clay breaks down how Heavy Hitters impacted Rhinar, and shares his new tech for the classic Bloodrush deck

by: Clay DeAngelis

6 months 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

6 months ago

Uzuri has a reputation as a flexible hero with room for variation in her decklists. Sean advocates for the Pummel.

by: Sean Knowelden

6 months ago

The Guardian tavern is filling up. Find the right table for you.

by: Mark Chamberlain

6 months 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, Sean is up.

by: Sean Knowelden

7 months ago

Mark explores the potential for increasing the role of attack reactions in your decks.

by: Mark Chamberlain

10 months ago

Rhinar has been waiting in the wings for his moment to shine, but did Outsiders improve his prospects?

by: Colin Bell

1 year ago

Uzuri has brought a fresh tactical option to the Assassin class, which means we're all starting from square one again. Get a jumpstart on deckbuilding and hit the ground running.

by: Kevin Brayer

1 year ago

The back-and-forth nature of Flesh and Blood's gameplay is truly all about testing.

by: Andrew Henderson

1 year ago

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.

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

by: Mark Chamberlain

1 year ago

It's one thing for a deck to win, and quite another for it to win consistently.

by: Alex Truell

1 year ago

Learn the basics of Bravo and the Guardian class, from Crush and Dominate to Auras and Equipment.

by: Alex Truell

1 year ago

Jumpstart your deckbuilding as we examine Dynasty's Runeblade card pool through the lenses of Chane, Briar, and Viserai.

by: Kevin Brayer & Mark Chamberlain

1 year ago

People often underestimate just how adaptable Bravo can be to every situation. By siding in the right cards, he can be either an unstoppable force, an immovable object, or anywhere in between

by: Mark Chamberlain & Mark Siew

2 years ago

Has Command and Conquer, once the pinnacle of power in Flesh and Blood, lost some of its luster?

by: Davis Tower Kingsley

2 years ago

Much is said about the advantage of removing options. But what can we gain by forcing decisions to be made?

by: Alex Truell & Mark Chamberlain

2 years ago

Dash boasts one of the most flexible hero powers in the game. How does the Inventor Extraordinaire respond to the developing Uprising meta?

by: Shahmir Samee

2 years ago

Oldhim is built to stand the test of time. Outlast your opponents, weather the storm, and whittle them down with your trusty hammer until they’ve run out of power to fight back.

by: Drew Cordell

2 years ago

The very premise of a Commoner format determines that it should not be hard to acquire any cards. Here are some staples you should be considering every time you build a deck.

by: Drew Cordell

2 years ago

After a strong showing in the recent ProQuest series, Viserai was poised to be a top contender for the upcoming Pro Tour. However, the recent suspension of Bloodsheath Skeleta- a core card for both aggressive and control-oriented Viserai playstyles- has thrown the classic Runeblade hero for a loop.

Card evaluation is a key skill in TCGs- one that takes center stage at a new set's release. Michael Hamilton shares his own method of card evaluation, a formula based on the value of a card in each of its possible roles.

Preparation is key to playing a strong match, but there are also several ways with which you can maintain an advantage against your opponent by correctly reading and adjusting to their play.

by: Isaac Jessen

2 years ago

Stuck for ideas? Are there too many appealing options? Ever the diplomat, Shiyana has a tantalizing proposition for you: Play all of them.

by: Mark Chamberlain & Kiki Labad

2 years ago

Frank Hung is an advocate for constructing your own deck, especially in the early stages of your FaB journey. But where do you begin?

by: Frank Hung

2 years ago

Drew Cordell concludes his Pro series on Oldhim in the face of an environment that's gone green.

by: Mark Chamberlain & Drew Cordell

2 years ago

With another 50 games of Oldhim under his belt, Drew offers advanced insight into pitching, reverses his earlier opinions on a few cards, and critically examines fatigue.

by: Mark Chamberlain & Drew Cordell

2 years ago

This week, the Rathe Times writing team is getting personal and talking about the decks they're putting on the table. Learn what our narrator, Mark, has been dabbling in lately.

by: Mark Chamberlain

3 years ago

For those willing to delve deeply and invest the time to learn, Runeblade can be a complex and rewarding class to bring to tournaments of any size.

by: Kevin Brayer

3 years ago