The Fighting Game Theory of Flesh and Blood
Following up on his YouTube video on the Gorganian Tome channel, Dylan Davis expands on the Fighting Game comparison in the beginning of an expansive series.
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.
by: Mark Chamberlain & Victor Brøcker
1 year ago
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.
by: Mark Chamberlain & Victor Brøcker
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.
by: Mark Chamberlain & Victor Brøcker
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
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.
1 year ago
Build better decks and sideboards using the mystical powers of probability.
by: Jacob Wielgus & Will Reinhardt
1 year ago