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The Fighting
Game Theory
of Flesh
and Blood

Pablo Pintor has made a name for himself as a top-level player with a versatile arsenal of heroes. Avoiding specialization in any one hero has become a specialization in and of itself.

by: Pablo Pintor

9 months ago

In Part 2 of Mark's examination of the draft format, we get into Outsiders-specific strategies.

by: Mark Chamberlain

11 months ago

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.

by: Mark Chamberlain

11 months ago

Get deep into the mathematics of this game engine with a close look at Value, Tempo, and Initiative across several games, before applying the concepts to Flesh and Blood.

by: Max Dieckmann

1 year ago

Oftentimes, where you playtest matters just as much as how you playtest. We'll talk about both today.

by: Mark Chamberlain & Clay DeAngelis

1 year ago

Traditional terms for TCG strategy can be hard to apply to FAB, and none moreso than 'midrange'.

by: Frank Hung

1 year ago

In the third chapter of The Numbers Game, we examine value through the lens of narrow fatigue and board presence strategies.

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 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.

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

by: Alex Truell

1 year ago

Expansion sets offer new cards for every class, presenting a deckbuilding challenge: how do you integrate and adapt the new hotness with your old standbys?

by: Alex Truell

1 year ago

Clay explains the theory behind Michael Hamilton's Worlds-winning deck and shows you how to put it to use in your own play

by: Mark Chamberlain & Clay DeAngelis

1 year ago

We've all been there.

by: Alex Truell

1 year ago

While Flesh and Blood’s card pool is still relatively shallow, there are clearly some diamonds in the rough waiting to be mined and refined.

by: Rhea Adams

1 year ago

Consider your weapon in light of the role it plays in your deck's central strategy.

by: Alex Truell

1 year ago

In the wake of Nationals season, casual players are inundated with honed, competitive decklists to base their builds on. But when it comes time to put your own spin on that Top 8 deck, how can you be sure you're not undercutting everything that made it successful?

by: Alex Truell & Will Reinhardt

1 year ago

Flesh and Blood Worlds 2022 is being played as a three-format event. Players will compete in Classic Constructed, Uprising Draft, and Blitz in their battle for the title of World Champion.

by: Davis Tower Kingsley

1 year ago

Build better decks and sideboards using the mystical powers of probability.

by: Jacob Wielgus & Will Reinhardt

1 year ago