Your local FaB scene is a treasure. Don't spoil it.

Everfest is the biggest game-changer since Monarch. Here's why.

It's been a huge year here at the Rathe Times! Join the project lead, Kirk, as he reminisces and recounts what got the Rathe Times started, and the journey that has led us to its first Christmas!

Nationals showcased the diversity of the game- if you can brush away the Briars. But is the explosive growth of the newest Runeblade a sign of balance problems, or simply a consequence of online communities?

Do we really know anything about the meta anymore?

Mark Chamberlain brings his experiences at The Calling in Las Vegas to Thoughts and Baubles, giving you an inside look at the biggest event to happen in the Flesh and Blood world this year. And Alex discusses how this may impact the community in the coming months.

The Road to Nationals series has showcased the very best aspects of the game.

Are unsolved heroes the key to a healthy meta? And are there any heroes left unsolved?

Monarch has inspired exactly the kind of growth this game needed, with new players taking an interest every day. Now, it's up to the community to keep them here.

How the FaB community saved the 1st Edition Monarch experience. Why weapons- and specifically, a wide array of them- are doing more for deck diversity than any card type in the game.

We're only just wading into Monarch previews, but there's already so much to discuss! Will Talents make the Original 8 less playable? What's going on with Legendaries? And why the last few weeks of April- and not Monarch's release- is the perfect time to bring in new players!

Welcome to The Rathe Times! In this special launch edition of Thoughts and Baubles, we take a look at the state of the game, online tournaments, and Monarch fearmongering.