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Let's give credit where credit's due: not all luck is created equal - and make no mistake, some players do create luck.

by: Alex Truell

4 weeks ago

Olympia remains a misunderstood and underexplored hero - but you don’t earn the nickname “The Eternal” without quite the resume.

by: Josh Lau

1 month ago

Uzuri has a reputation as a flexible hero with room for variation in her decklists. Sean advocates for the Pummel.

by: Sean Knowelden

1 month ago

Attack reactions are an exciting part of the game, but how do you decide when they're the right choice for your deck?

by: Alex Truell

1 month ago

With each new set comes a lot of deck testing. How do you make the most of your reps?

by: Sean Knowelden

3 months ago

Mark explores the potential for increasing the role of attack reactions in your decks.

by: Mark Chamberlain

5 months ago

It started as a pressure test. A simple question: What would happen if I ran 9 Salvage Shots and built a deck to support it?

by: Talon Stradley

5 months ago

Even when pushing your offensive to the limit, there are ways to mitigate damage and considerations on blocking that must be made.

by: Andrew Henderson

1 year ago

Go beyond the contract and utilize every advantage Arakni offers.

by: Rogue Theory

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

Mara Faris has taken Dromai to Top 8 finishes in Charlotte. Now, she's here to make the case for a more Draconic take on the popular Illusionist.

by: Mara Faris

1 year ago

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

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

Outsiders has renewed interest in the Ranger class, but before you invest in anything, make sure you're pursuing the deck that will resonate with you.

by: Alex Truell

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

Of the many ways to cheat at trading card games, none are as powerful as stacking the deck- only in FAB, it's not cheating! Learn to pitch stack with this guide.

by: Frank Boothroyd

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.