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The Numbers
Game: Part
2 (Combo)

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.

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

Bravo's never felt completely comfortable in his shoes, but even as his collection grows, there's a reason to consider going back to a WTR classic.

by: Tommy Mains

1 year ago

Pro Quest season 3 begins in a few weeks. How can you set yourself up for success?

by: Kevin Brayer

1 year ago

The Emperor might have come dead on arrival, but he’s poised to rise again in glory.

by: Daniel Bellotti

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

Katsu epitomizes the Ninja combo line strategy, maximizing the impact of his cards through careful sequencing and hand assembly.

by: Davis Tower Kingsley

1 year ago

Learn the basics of Bravo and the Guardian class, from Crush and Dominate to Auras and Equipment.

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

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

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 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.

Clay takes a critical look at Scabskin Leathers, using probability to explain when and why you should choose to roll.

by: Clay DeAngelis

1 year ago

People often underestimate just how adaptable Bravo can be to every situation. By siding in the right cards, he can be either an unstoppable force, an immovable object, or anywhere in between

by: Mark Chamberlain & Mark Siew

1 year ago

Let's use a fancy probability tool called hypergeometric distribution to refine our in-game decision-making. Less intuition! More math!

by: Jacob Wielgus

1 year ago

With a third Ice hero dropping Frostbites in Classic Constructed, disruption strategies have never been more prevalent. To truly prepare for the meta, you need to expect the unexpected.

by: Alex Truell & Mark Chamberlain

1 year ago

With a recent showcase at The Calling: Singapore, the hybrid Mechanologist engine is ready for action.

by: Tim Bierholz

1 year ago