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Clay unravels the Ninja scrolls and delves into the heart of expert Katsu play: managing the combat chain.

by: Mark Chamberlain & Clay DeAngelis

1 year 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

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.

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

Spirit of Eirina is an absolute game-changer for the Warrior of Light, giving a fresh new reason to break out Boltyn.

by: Will Reinhardt

1 year ago

Since Uprising elevated her status, Iyslander has reshaped the meta around her icy presence. While top tier builds require steep investments, it's entirely feasible to get results from a budget build, and to build up from there. Rhea takes you every step of the way.

by: Rhea Adams & Will Reinhardt

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

2 years 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

2 years ago

Dorinthea's reactive style can easily appear powerful, but does it hold up to scrutiny? How do we evaluate cards within a balanced, midrange deck?

by: Will Reinhardt

2 years ago

In a surprising turn of events, Michael Hamilton rode a Wounded Bull to victory at the US Nationals. Go in depth with the strategy and matchups of this unexpected Iyslander deck.

Fresh off a victory at the Malaysia Nationals, Nitya Kalaichelvan addresses why Rhinar was the right choice for the meta, how to shift strategies, and her tips for sideboarding against the competition.

by: Nitya Kalaichelvan

2 years ago

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

by: Jacob Wielgus & Will Reinhardt

2 years ago

As Prism joins the Living Legends of Classic Constructed, Light Illusionist players will need to decide where to go from here. James Adams examines Prism's central features and draws parallels to other heroes in the game.

by: Mark Chamberlain & Rhea Adams

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

Even without Stubby Hammerers, Fai is a strong choice in the current meta. As he's done with Boltyn, Will analyzes cumulative value across Fai's gameplan to create a framework which can evaluate possible card choices.

by: Will Reinhardt

2 years ago

Fai has made an explosive impact on the fresh Uprising tournament scene. Preparing for him is necessary for any competitive aspirations.