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Preparing
for the
Bleak Expanse:
Iyslander
Out of Season

The aggressive focus of Spring Tidings has had its day; the modern Benji can choose to pace himself.

by: Alex Truell

1 year ago

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

by: Mark Chamberlain

1 year 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

1 year ago

Calls for bannings are nothing new in TCGs. Frank Hung and Joseph Cicchini offer thoughts on the latest controversial card - Codex of Frailty - and what constitutes a ban-worthy card in a game when power cards and power turns are essential to class identity.

by: Frank Hung & Joseph Cicchini

1 year ago

As the one successful Ranger before Outsiders, Lexi comes to the table with high regard. But with tools largely focused on Azalea and Riptide, can Lexi maintain credibility?

by: Andrew Henderson

1 year ago

From zero to hero, Azalea's incredible ascent in the new Outsiders meta isn't an accident. It's the payoff of a slowly built toolkit and incredible community devotion.

by: Alex Truell

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

Be careful how you block. You never know what might be on that blade.

by: Alex Truell

1 year ago

The newly revealed Codex of Frailty - and the new dual class tagging it introduces - is interesting enough to merit a whole article.

by: Jeremy Miller

1 year ago

The heroes of Outsiders have been revealed, and it's a great sign for the future of the game.

by: Alex Truell

1 year ago

As we wrap up the year, let's do some forecasting on future class designs based on loose ends and themes.

by: Alex Truell & Mark Chamberlain

2 years ago