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Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG PodcastWinning Grand Archive Worlds || Recollection Step 35We called it! Let's talk with the champ about the Grand Archive Worlds Experience - not just the event, but preparation, as well as all the exciting things happening over the weekend! Maindeck x JWW x Hanh Chu Mighty Wallet available here: https://jwwcards.com/products/make-your-own-luck-tyvek-mighty-wallet-maindeck-x-jww-x-hanh-chu Get DISTORTED REFLECTIONS and more preorders from our store, JWWCards - and use discount code MAINDECK for 5% off! Get the deal here https://jwwcards.com/discount/MAINDECK?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fdistorted-reflections Audio only version available on iTunes, Spotify, and more! 0:00 The Called Shot 0:56 Intro & The Stream 8:56 World Championship Overview 27:15 The Top 8 Strategy 47:20 How to...2025-07-121h 21

Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG PodcastBuild BETTER Material Decks! The Meta After MRC Alter! || Recollection Step 34The Materialize Phase is the most important phase of your turn, maybe! On Episode 34 of Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG Podcast, We discuss the theory that goes into choosing cards for that super-tight 12 card, searchable zone. When do you want to draw cards, or when do you want to address problems in the game? What decks have at easier or harder? Plus, we take a look at some of the decks performing in the meta after Mercurial Heart Alter Edition's small infusion of new toys! Maindeck x JWW x Hanh Chu Mighty Wallet available here: https://jwwcards.com/products...2025-06-131h 17

Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG PodcastQUALIFIED for Worlds! NA Nationals Recap! || Recollection Step 33Nationals went very well for the Maindeck x True Champion Gaming teamup - learn about preparation and the event itself and how the two teams ended up with a total of 8 players in either Worlds or the Gauntlet after the Nationals season concluded with NA Nats! Shoutouts to these cool decks: Jimmyle's Fire Crux Knight Lorraine: https://fractalofin.site/HVN/25810.html#deck_363 SrIqulongtard's Water Merlin: https://fractalofin.site/HVN/25810.html#deck_2427 Atka's Serene Wind Razorgale Vanitas: https://fractalofin.site/HVN/25810.html#deck_850 Learn more about the Maindeck Grand Archive Regional: https://jwwcards.com/pages/grand-archive-hvn-fargo-regional Maindeck x JWW x Hanh...2025-06-021h 18

Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG PodcastWin MORE Grand Archive Games by Sharpening Your Game Sense || Recollection Step 32At last, Taylor's episode about "Who's the Beatdown" is here - but all credit to Mike Flores, Taylor could not steal the title! So let's talk about "Playing at your Peaks" - how to sharpen your game senses to know how to win more games of Grand Archive! Additionally, we talk about some of our favorite spoilers from Mercurial Heart Alter Edition! MRC Alter Spoilers at Silvie.gg: https://silvie.gg/spoilers Learn more about the Maindeck Grand Archive Regional: https://jwwcards.com/pages/grand-archive-hvn-fargo-regional Maindeck x JWW x Hanh Chu Mighty Wallet available here: https://jwwcards.com/products/make-your-own-luck-tyvek-mighty-wallet-maindeck-x-jww-x-hanh-chu ...2025-05-191h 12

Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG PodcastThese DUAL-ELEMENT Decks Are SICK! Grand Archive's Meta After SEA Nats! || Recollection Step 31Dan and Taylor explore 3 DUAL ELEMENT decks that have seen some success in Regionals in Grand Archive's current metagame! We look at LostApple's Fortuitous Wind Nico, ShaunDaSheep1's Fire Rebuke Slice and Dice Vanitas, and Kitsumeow's Fire Aggro Mill Nico! All of these decks were able to take wins against top decks in the format, making them ripe for further exploration in a direction few players have been willing to dive into! Additionally, we do a brief overview of some of the meta adaptations we've seen since SEA Nats. Midrange Assassin makes its move and contends well with Burst Asunder! ...2025-04-211h 02

Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited PodcastWhat's It Like to Judge a Sector? Can You Gain Control of Poe? || Galactic Ambition 21Dan and Jason are back with another episode of Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited Podcast! In this episode, we dive into the experience at the Denver Sector Qualifier - from the judge perspective! We also introduce a new Judge Call segment - this week, what happens when you Traitorous a ship with the Poe leader attached to it? 0:00 Intro & The Lost Episode 4:30 The Suspensions 9:15 How to Support Maindeck (Legends of the Force Preorders Up!) 11:07 The Denver Sector Judging Experience 19:34 Dan's Soapbox 24:58 Advice for Major Event Players & More Sector Experience 43:35 Judge Call: Taking Control of Poe? 51:35 Compensation, Prize Wall Drama...2025-04-181h 02

Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG PodcastIs Sigismar Too Good? Recapping the First Altered TCG Tumult Championship! || Fleeting Thoughts 25Jordan got to play in the very first Tumult Championship! Let's talk about the event and experience, and then dive into the big question he was left with after the event - is Sigismar & Wingspan overpowered compared to other heroes? Leave a Mailbag question for us below by commenting with #Mailbag! Check out our friends Ian and Kari on the Casual Alterations podcast! https://media.rss.com/casual-alterations/feed.xml Want to support us & gear up your collection for Winter? Get Trial by Frost at the best price on the internet - PLUS an ADDITIONAL 5% OFF by using discount code...2025-04-1639 min

Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG PodcastHow Do You Build a Grand Archive Deck? What's Beating Burst Asunder? || Recollection Step 30Dan and Taylor answer a hefty mailbag question about how to build effective Grand Archive decks, then dive into some basic meta chat about the still fairly aggressive metagame! What's actually taking wins against Burst Asunder and what else can we expect from the Nationals metagame? This was recorded before SEA Nats, and since then we've seen the rise of Luxem! I'm sure we'll discuss that more in the next episode! Maindeck x JWW x Hanh Chu Mighty Wallet available here: https://jwwcards.com/products/make-your-own-luck-tyvek-mighty-wallet-maindeck-x-jww-x-hanh-chu Get DISTORTED REFLECTIONS and more preorders from our store, JWWCards - and use discount...2025-04-101h 04

Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG PodcastIs Burst Asunder Tier 0?? Where does the Grand Archive meta go from here? || Recollection Step 29Back from Seattle (and now Michigan, sorry this was late!), Dan and Taylor discuss the Ascent Seattle trip - the rise of Burst Asunder, the meta shifting that's occurred, potential future adaptations, the reveal of Distorted Reflections, UNIQLO, and more! Get DISTORTED REFLECTIONS and more preorders from our store, JWWCards - and use discount code MAINDECK for 5% off! Get the deal here https://jwwcards.com/discount/MAINDECK?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fdistorted-reflections Audio only version available on iTunes, Spotify, and more! 0:00 Intro & We're On Time 2:25 Ascent Seattle Quick Recap 7:00 Distorted Reflections Revealed! 16:52 Upcoming Events - Boston and Fargo 21:35 How to Support Maindeck 24:00...2025-04-021h 18

Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited PodcastLightspeed Legendaries Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited Podcast Episode 20There are so many exciting new cards in Jump to Lightspeed - not the least of which are the Legendaries, which have an increased pull rate alongside a few more of them in the set! We've been harsh on Set 3's legendaries (and we won't stop!), but how do we feel about the new crop of Ls in Set 4? Let's dive into them! 0:00 Intro 3:47 Lake Country, The 5th Rare Base 9:30 How to Support Maindeck 11:30 Devastator 17:15 Darth Vader 22:49 Radiant VII 29:20 The Starhawk 34:13 Hondo Ohnaka 41:04 Death Star Plans 47:03 Unity of Purpose 55:41 Outro Get JUMP TO LIGHTSPEED from JWWCards here with Discount Code...2025-03-0158 min

Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG PodcastFinally, A Good Tamer Deck! Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG Podcast Episode 28It's time to dive into the theme and style of the Guo Jia Re:Collection deck! How does our new Tamer work, and will she be as cracked as the last Tamer Re:Collection Deck? Get ABYSSAL HEAVEN preorders from our store, JWWCards - and use discount code MAINDECK for 5% off! Get the deal here https://jwwcards.com/discount/MAINDECK?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fabyssal-heaven Audio only version available on iTunes, Spotify, and more! 0:00 Intro & Final Fantasy 4:20 Nats Info Has Dropped! 10:30 How to Support Maindeck 14:00 Guo Jia's Class Fantasy, Beasts, and Basics 45:40 Material Deck Cards & Rocks 1:03:45 Interaction & Luxem Support 1:23:45 Outro & Meandering SUPPORT...2025-02-261h 29

Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited PodcastNew Bases, New Math Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited Podcast Episode 19New bases coming in Set 4: Jump to Lightspeed may have a huge impact on the game! When would it be beneficial for you to change your deck or hand size in SWU? Let's talk about it! Plus, we discuss the tickets and spectacle that is the Galactic Championship weekend! 0:00 Intro 3:40 Galactic Championship Tickets & Review 27:00 How to Support Maindeck 29:20 New Base Math - Nabat Village 43:26 New Base Math - Data Vault 51:48 New Base Math - Thermal Oscillator 56:42 New Base Math - Colossus 1:06:40 Outro Get JUMP TO LIGHTSPEED from JWWCards here with Discount Code Maindeck for 5% off! https://jwwcards.com/discount/MAINDECK...2025-02-181h 10

Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG PodcastFinally, Water Cleric Support! Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG Podcast Episode 27**This was recorded days prior to the Icebound Slam ban - but outside of the Slam-specific references, we think it's all still totally relevant!** You know how Water Cleric has been one of the top meta decks this season? Well, how about some more support? Dan's back from Europe and we have SO MANY Abyssal Heaven spoilers! Let's dive into the Diao Chan deck and talk about the implications of many of its cards in the competitive metagame! Get ABYSSAL HEAVEN preorders from our store, JWWCards - and use discount code MAINDECK for 5% off! Get the deal here https://jwwcards...2025-02-121h 30

Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG PodcastFrosty First Impressions Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG Podcast Episode 24With prereleases concluded, Dan and Jordan share their initial thoughts on Trial by Frost! Will it have a chilling impact on the game as a whole? Let's talk about how it all plays! Leave a Mailbag question for us below by commenting with #Mailbag! Want to support us & gear up your collection for Winter? Get Trial by Frost at the best price on the internet - PLUS an ADDITIONAL 5% OFF by using discount code Maindeck on JWWCards.com! Get the deal here https://jwwcards.com/discount/MAINDECK?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Faltered-trial-by-frost 0:00 Intro & Meeting Equinox Again! 7:44 How to Support Maindeck 9:15 Jordan's Prerelease...2025-02-0559 min

Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited PodcastWas Twilight Good? Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited Podcast Episode 18At long last we've returned from a hiatus, and it's time to talk about how Twilight has treated the game! 0:00 Intro 3:40 Dan's PQ Experience 8:00 Jason on Building a Play Group & Judge Tests 20:45 Shifting our Galactic Ambitions 24:50 How to Support Maindeck 26:30 Was Twilight of the Republic Good? Get JUMP TO LIGHTSPEED from JWWCards here with Discount Code Maindeck for 5% off! https://jwwcards.com/discount/MAINDECK?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fstar-wars-unlimited-jump-to-lightspeed Audio only version available on Spotify, iTunes, and other places! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7c5vlmrL5dwPoEd0qcvUhT iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/galactic-ambition-a-star-wars-unlimited-podcast/id1722702703 SUPPORT MAINDECK by shopping...2025-01-311h 05

Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG PodcastThe Mechanics of Trial By Frost Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG Podcast Episode 23We are back at last, and Trial by Frost is almost upon us! Let's talk about all the cool mechanics in the new set as spoiler season has begun around us! Leave a Mailbag question for us below by commenting with #Mailbag! 0:00 Intro & Where We've Been 5:20 How to Support Maindeck 7:14 Sites/The Icebound Cycle 20:47 Exhausting Reserve Cards 29:25 Cooldown 33:13 Gear/Expedition Permanents 41:48 Just Neat Cards: Amarok and Santa Claus 50:10 Mailbag - Why Do We Compete & Asleep's Thematics 1:01:22 Outro Fleeting Thoughts is available on Spotify and iTunes as well! SUPPORT MAINDECK by shopping on TCGPlayer with our affiliate link at no extra...2025-01-081h 02

Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG PodcastClerical Terrors & Clerical Errors Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG Podcast Episode 26Back from Santa Clara, Dan and Taylor discuss the successful weekend after Maindeck Mitch took the event with Water Mill Arisanna! How does the visibility of this deck affect the metagame? Also - hear about Dan's wacky adventures missing Day 2 due to a reporting error and winning a round with a score of 2-0-1! Audio only version available on iTunes, Spotify, and more! 0:00 Intro 3:47 The Santa Clara Trip 18:00 How to Support Maindeck 19:08 Maindeck Ascending 32:14 The Clerical Errors - Missing Day 2 43:15 Scrub Out Event & The Mechanical Draw 56:25 Impact on the Meta & Next Steps 1:19:10 Outro SUPPORT MAINDECK by shopping on TCGPlayer...2025-01-031h 22

Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG PodcastWhy Play Level 3s? Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG Podcast Episode 25Level 3s are super exciting and powerful - and sometimes lead new players into a trap, leaving them with a cool champion but no cards to play with! Why do we enjoy Level 3s, and how do you get to Level 3 without hamstringing yourself every game? Let's talk about this crucial core mechanic of the game in this episode of Recollection Step! Audio only version available on iTunes, Spotify, and more! 0:00 Intro 2:40 What's Cool About Level 3 Champs? 5:25 "Ludonarrative" 11:35 The Power of Level 3s 28:35 How to Support Maindeck 31:50 The Math of Going to Level 3 40:53 The Dungeon Guide Discussion 51:28 Floating Memory, Card...2024-11-191h 09

Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG PodcastPlay Multiplayer! Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG Podcast Episode 22Jordan has been playing Multiplayer recently and he's got to gush about it! Dan and Jordan discuss the merits and basic strategies of Multiplayer Altered! Leave a Mailbag question for us below by commenting with #Mailbag! 0:00 Intro 2:35 How to Support Maindeck 3:48 Multiplayer Experiences 16:16 Other Multiplayer Strategies 25:38 What does Bravos do in Multiplayer? 32:42 What about Free For All? 35:32 Multiplayer: "The Poggy-Woggiest Format" Fleeting Thoughts is available on Spotify and iTunes as well! SUPPORT MAINDECK by shopping on TCGPlayer with our affiliate link at no extra cost to you! https://tcgplayer.pxf.io/maindeck JOIN THE MAINDECK DISCORD and chat with other...2024-11-1238 min

Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG PodcastThe Vanitas Incident Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG Podcast Episode 24Taylor returned from Ascent Toronto and now we know...nothing? Let's talk about Vanitas, Razorgale Calling, and the state of the meta following Toronto! Audio only version available on iTunes, Spotify, and more! Ascent Toronto Livestream Day 1: https://www.youtube.com/live/Te9LaC43keo?si=0_bXV_5ZVd1p9R6C Ascent Toronto Livestream Day 2: https://www.youtube.com/live/q4bhTUBpDpI?si=IvH4cpelebxE0Jdw Ascent Toronto Livestream Top 8 + Finals: https://www.youtube.com/live/-nfzZa3aUGM?si=suukBrUz9SMkB84g Fractal of In.site for Ascent Toronto: https://fractalofin.site/AMB/13122.html 0:00 Intro 2:30 How to Support Maindeck 3:40 Taylor's...2024-11-0751 min

Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited PodcastShadows vs Twilight Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited Podcast Episode 17Twilight of the Republic is about to release - let's look back at Shadows of the Galaxy and compare set 2 to our first impressions of the upcoming Set 3 of SWU! 0:00 Intro 3:25 Galactic Championship Date is Here! 9:10 How to Support Maindeck 12:39 Shadows vs Twilight Audio only version available on Spotify, iTunes, and other places! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7c5vlmrL5dwPoEd0qcvUhT iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/galactic-ambition-a-star-wars-unlimited-podcast/id1722702703 SUPPORT MAINDECK by shopping on TCGPlayer with our affiliate link at no extra cost to you! https://tcgplayer.pxf.io/maindeck JOIN THE MAINDECK DISCORD and chat with...2024-10-291h 13

Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG PodcastThe Glow Ups of Mortal Ambition Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG Podcast Episode 23We are deep in testing Jin and Kongming lists, so let's kick off the AMB season of podcasting by talking about some older strategies and game elements that had a HUGE Glow Up from Mortal Ambition - possibly the best Grand Archive expansion yet! Audio only version available on iTunes, Spotify, and more! 0:00 Intro & Genshin's Impact on Taylor 1:29 Mortal Ambition First Thoughts 12:50 AMB Reprints & Foils 22:50 How To Support Maindeck 25:25 Merlin's Glow Up 42:01 Removal's Glow Up 49:33 Allies' Glow Up 1:03:59 Regalia's Glow Up 1:13:55 Final Thoughts - So Many Options! SUPPORT MAINDECK by shopping on TCGPlayer with our affiliate link at no extra...2024-10-191h 17

Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG PodcastThe Initial Metagame Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG Podcast Episode 21A 1024 player tournament was held - the Altered Open Angers! This gives us the best possible look at the FIRST Metagame for Altered - what's winning, and which factions and heros are represented? Check the amazing article from Equinox below and get our thoughts and opinions here! https://www.altered.gg/news/open-altered-angers-2024-tournament-review Leave a Mailbag question for us below by commenting with #Mailbag! 0:00 Intro & Local Play Updates 11:15 How to Support Maindeck 12:14 The Altered Open Angers Breakdown 1:04:40 Mailbag - Unique Heroes & TCGPlayer 1:15:34 Final Thoughts & Outro Fleeting Thoughts is available on Spotify and iTunes as well! SUPPORT MAINDECK by shopping...2024-10-161h 17

Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG PodcastIs Slime Silvie Slipping Away? Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG Podcast Episode 22Returning from Ascent Singapore, Dan and Taylor reflect on the MRC Metagame with some potentially hot takes and provide the data to back them up! It's up for discussion whether Singapore was an aberration in the data set or indicative of a trend, but taking it at face value, the result is...the best metagame Grand Archive has had? Let's get down and dirty with numbers as we say goodbye to Azoth and welcome the exciting new Mortal Ambition meta! Our favorite new GA site - https://www.fractalofin.site Singapore dataset: https://www.fractalofin.site/MRC/11018.html Audio only...2024-10-051h 33

Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited PodcastThe Problem with Planetaries Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited Podcast Episode 16This podcast was recorded prior to FFG's response! Rather than miss an episode, we felt it was still worth putting our thoughts out there. The Planetary Qualifier details have released, and they don't seem to live up to the expectations that players had when they signed up for the months ago. Why is that, and what can be done about it? Let's do our best to provide helpful thoughts about a game we are all very passionate about! ~ SITH SKIRMISH LINKS ~ Webcam Tournament - Sunday, Oct 6th @ 9 AM - $10 Entry Winner gets a Sealed 2024 SWU Convention Exclusive Promo Set! FULL...2024-09-2755 min

Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG PodcastOverlooked & Underrated: ALC/MRC Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG Podcast Episode 21Nearly every major event in Grand Archive shows off some new tech, or even entirely new decks, that enterprising players are performing well with. In today's Rec Step, Dan and Taylor take a look at the newest Arisanna list to actually top cut a regional, and then dive into a handful of cards that are potentially being overlooked and underused from Alchemical Revolution and Mercurial Heart before we move on to the exciting release of Set 5, Mortal Ambition! Audio only version available on iTunes, Spotify, and more! 0:00 Intro 5:47 DragonJG's Water Arisanna List 18:03 How to Support Maindeck 20:48 Empowering Prayer 29:46 Retold Fortune 41:37...2024-09-211h 25

Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG PodcastBooster Draft for Beginners Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG Podcast Episode 20If you've never drafted a TCG before, or have but want some tips and tricks for how to start stronger in Altered, this podcast is for you! Jordan and Dan discuss how Draft works, their experiences, and the basic tips you need to get off to the right start in your first Booster Draft! Leave a Mailbag question for us below by commenting with #Mailbag! 0:00 Intro & IT HAS RELEASED! 10:01 How to Support Maindeck 11:34 What is Booster Draft? 32:57 Our Draft Experiences 46:04 Drafting Tips & Tricks 1:01:05 Final Thoughts & Outro Fleeting Thoughts is available on Spotify and iTunes as well! SUPPORT MAINDECK by shopping...2024-09-171h 02

Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited PodcastHello There, Set 3! Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited Podcast Episode 15Jason's alive, so we are back! Let's talk about the start of Twilight of the Republic's spoiler season - and go over our just-announced special webcam tournament, the Sith Skirmish! ~ SITH SKIRMISH LINKS ~ Webcam Tournament - Sunday, Oct 6th @ 9 AM - $10 Entry Winner gets a Sealed 2024 SWU Convention Exclusive Promo Set! FULL DAY LIVESTREAM COVERAGE HERE ON MAINDECK - Casted by Dan and Jason! Tickets & Info: https://jwwcards.com/products/star-wars-unlimited-sith-skirmish-webcam-tournament-hosted-by-maindeck Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/OZvbsag2QPI 0:00 Intro & Illness 2:21 Sith Skirmish Info 8:52 How to Support Maindeck 11:25 Spoilers Begin - Darth Maul 20:27 Obi-Wan Kenobi 27:27 Padme Amidala 35:39 Count Dooku 42:14 Droid...2024-09-131h 10

Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG PodcastKilling Outlook & Reviving Ari Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG Podcast Episode 20The latest Ban List has hit, and we have a new banning, some category movement, and a new Proxia's Vault card! Dan and Taylor discuss the metagame implications of these changes as we head towards the next ascent - Singapore! Audio only version available on iTunes, Spotify, and more! 0:00 Intro, Other Games, and OP Software 11:23 How to Support Maindeck 13:18 Banlist Discussion 28:05 Winners & Losers in the Metagame 1:04:44 Polaris, Twinkling Cauldron #SaveCam SUPPORT MAINDECK by shopping on TCGPlayer with our affiliate link at no extra cost to you! https://tcgplayer.pxf.io/maindeck JOIN THE MAINDECK DISCORD and chat with other fans...2024-09-101h 20

Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG PodcastThe Formats of Altered Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG Podcast Episode 19We are just about to the RETAIL Launch of Altered, which means Launch Parties and official Organized Play are happening soon! In today's episode, Jordan and Dan discuss the formats you can expect to play at your LGS when Altered is officially available! Since recording, a new article with official, final Multiplayer rules has released! Get the full details here: https://www.altered.gg/news/the-formats-of-altered-multiplayer Leave a Mailbag question for us below by commenting with #Mailbag! 0:00 Intro & Local Reactions to Altered 11:50 How to Support Maindeck 13:18 Launch & The Formats of Altered 1:08:11 Mailbag Question - Favorite Uniques So Far Altered Deep...2024-09-071h 19

Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG PodcastElement Breakdown: Wind Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG Podcast Episode 19Banish Zone Regionals Signup: https://thebanishzone.com/products/Grand-Archive-Regionals-2K-9-21-11am-p672053861 We are closing out our Element Breakdown series this week with an easy-breezy discussion about Wind! What are wind's strengths and weaknesses? How does it play compared to Fire and Water? Let us re-gale you with the answers! Audio only version available on iTunes, Spotify, and more! 0:00 Intro 0:37 The Banish Zone Regional on Sept 21 10:56 AMB Spoiler Chat 22:43 How to Support Maindeck 23:31 Element Breakdown: Wind SUPPORT MAINDECK by shopping on TCGPlayer with our affiliate link at no extra cost to you! https://tcgplayer.pxf.io/maindeck JOIN THE...2024-08-231h 11

Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG PodcastRecap: Gen Con 2024 Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG Podcast Episode 18Altered is in the players' hands at last! In this episode, Dan recaps Gen Con 2024 for Jordan - how did the first big release of the game go? Let's recap this milestone event for Altered TCG! Leave a Mailbag question for us below by commenting with #Mailbag! Altered Deep Dive Video: https://youtu.be/-X-AMe3tBqA SUPPORT MAINDECK by shopping on TCGPlayer with our affiliate link at no extra cost to you! https://tcgplayer.pxf.io/maindeck JOIN THE MAINDECK DISCORD and chat with other fans of a wide variety of TCGs! https://discord.maindeck.games Follow Dan on Twitter: ...2024-08-2152 min

Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited PodcastRecap: Gen Con 2024 Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited Podcast Episode 14Dan and Jason have returned from Gen Con 2024, so let's talk about the ups and downs of the weekend for the Star Wars Unlimited community! From convention exclusives to events, there's plenty to cover! 0:00 Introduction 2:10 Judge Program and Planetary Qualifiers 9:00 Sets 4, 5, and 6! 14:50 Twilight of the Republic Mechanics 19:14 How to Support Maindeck 20:33 Recap: Gen Con 2024 1:08:35 Outro Audio only version available on our website: SUPPORT MAINDECK by shopping on TCGPlayer with our affiliate link at no extra cost to you! https://tcgplayer.pxf.io/maindeck JOIN THE MAINDECK DISCORD and chat with other fans of a wide variety of TCGs! https://discord...2024-08-171h 10

Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG PodcastRecap: Ascent Chicago ft. ztrgod Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG Podcast Episode 18This week, we have ztrgod - Maindeck's own Mitch Janowiec - here to talk about Ascent Chicago after his 3rd place finish! It was the most slime-filled Ascent yet! Check out decklists and the meta below: https://luxerasmap.com/tournaments/ascent-chicago-2024/ Audio only version available on our website: SUPPORT MAINDECK by shopping on TCGPlayer with our affiliate link at no extra cost to you! https://tcgplayer.pxf.io/maindeck JOIN THE MAINDECK DISCORD and chat with other fans of a wide variety of TCGs! https://discord.maindeck.games Follow Dan on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MaindeckGames #grandarchive #gatcg #tcg...2024-08-121h 23

Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG PodcastElement Breakdown: Water Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG Podcast Episode 17Water you waiting for? Quench your thirst for Grand Archive knowledge by listening to the latest episode of Rec Step, where Dan and Taylor dive into undoubtedly the wettest of the three basic elements in GA - Water! 0:00 Intro & Store Champs Discussion 7:37 How you can support Maindeck 9:07 Element Breakdown: Water 1:00:07 Outro Audio only version available on our website: SUPPORT MAINDECK by shopping on TCGPlayer with our affiliate link at no extra cost to you! https://tcgplayer.pxf.io/maindeck JOIN THE MAINDECK DISCORD and chat with other fans of a wide variety of TCGs! https://discord.maindeck.games Follow Dan...2024-07-271h 07

Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG PodcastLore Dive: Yzmir Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG Podcast Episode 17It's the final episode of our Lore Dive series, now covering the magical, mysterious Yzmir, a faction of wizards and secret-keepers! Dan and Jordan dive into the faction's motives and the heroes that comprise the Yzmir in Beyond the Gates as we look forward to Gen Con next week, and the release of the game globally soon thereafter! Nester & Pilgrim's content: https://www.pilgrimtext.com/podcast Leave a Mailbag question for us below by commenting with #Mailbag! Download ExAltered Here! Start Playing Ranked Queue NOW: https://wrong-timeline.itch.io/exaltered Audio only version available on our website: 0:00 Introduction 5:51 How to...2024-07-251h 38

Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited PodcastShadows Fun with Kylo & Gar Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited Podcast Episode 13The Shadows are at large, and Dan and Jason talk about their first decks in the new format, as well as going over some news and con discussion! Reanimator Kylo and Mono Blue Gar are on the menu, and we've been loving them both! 0:00 Introduction 4:34 The Con Exclusive Promo Set 29:58 New OP Software Incoming 34:54 How to Support Maindeck 35:57 Dan's Rips & Reanimator Kylo 45:25 Jason's Rips & Mono Blue Gar 1:08:22 Outro Audio only version available on our website: SUPPORT MAINDECK by shopping on TCGPlayer with our affiliate link at no extra cost to you! https://tcgplayer.pxf.io/maindeck JOIN THE MAINDECK DISCORD...2024-07-241h 09

Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG PodcastElement Breakdown: Fire Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG Podcast Episode 16How is Fire represented in Grand Archive? What are its effective decks right now, and what's it's place in the Metagame? Dan and Taylor dig in for players new and old! 0:00 Intro 2:30 Meta Snapshot, Ascent Chicago, and Ascent Singapore 12:58 How you can support Maindeck 15:00 Element Breakdown: Fire 1:04:43 Outro Audio only version available on our website: SUPPORT MAINDECK by shopping on TCGPlayer with our affiliate link at no extra cost to you! https://tcgplayer.pxf.io/maindeck JOIN THE MAINDECK DISCORD and chat with other fans of a wide variety of TCGs! https://discord.maindeck.games Follow Dan on Twitter: https...2024-07-171h 06

Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG PodcastLore Dive: Ordis Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG Podcast Episode 16We are almost to the end of our lore dive series - we hope you've enjoyed diving into the stories of these characters and factions as much as we have! The gameplay focused content will be blasting out there in less than 1 month! Today, Dan and Jordan dive into the lore of the Ordis faction - lawyers, bureaucrats, and soldiers of the Altered universe! Stories of government intrigue and military might take center stage! Nester & Pilgrim's content: https://www.pilgrimtext.com/podcast Leave a Mailbag question for us below by commenting with #Mailbag! Download ExAltered Here! Start Playing Ranked Queue...2024-07-101h 14

Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited PodcastShadows' Most Anticipated Cards Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited Podcast Episode 12Dan and Jason take a look at the presale pricing for Shadows of the Galaxy on the eve of its prerelease - what cards are people willing to shell out for, and which are worth it? Let's dive into the whats and whys! Comp Rules (new changes are in red): https://cdn.starwarsunlimited.com//SWH_Comp_Rules_2_0_abd621bde5.pdf 0:00 Introduction 5:52 The New Comp Rules 16:48 How to Support Maindeck 18:13 The Most Anticipated Cards from Shadows of the Galaxy 20:33 Krayt Dragon 45:25 The Darksaber 55:30 Poe Dameron 1:03:56 The Mandalorian 1:06:33 Kylo's Tie Silencer 1:14:05 Rey, Kylo, & Snoke 1:18:23 Maul 1:22:43 Triple Dark Raid 1:26:07 Final Thoughts & Outro Audio...2024-07-051h 29

Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG PodcastThe Tristan / Silvie Menaces Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG Podcast Episode 15Tristan and Silvie are EVERYWHERE in the new metagame! Let's talk about why these two decks are powerful, and what their strengths and weaknesses are! 0:00 Intro 2:00 Too Many Champions! 3:21 Merlin is Still Fun 11:15 Supporter Pack 2 and Anime Expo 26:44 How to Support Maindeck 28:11 The Tristan and Silvie Menaces 1:16:55 Outro Audio only version available on our website: SUPPORT MAINDECK by shopping on TCGPlayer with our affiliate link at no extra cost to you! https://tcgplayer.pxf.io/maindeck JOIN THE MAINDECK DISCORD and chat with other fans of a wide variety of TCGs! https://discord.maindeck.games Follow Dan on Twitter: https...2024-07-021h 19

Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG PodcastLore Dive: Muna Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG Podcast Episode 15It's our fourth of six Lore Dive episodes of Fleeting Thoughts - diving into the Muna, the faction of nature, balance, and harmony! Let's hear some stories about the protectors and preservers of Asgartha and beyond! Nester & Pilgrim's content: https://www.pilgrimtext.com/podcast Leave a Mailbag question for us below by commenting with #Mailbag! Download ExAltered Here! Start Playing Ranked Queue NOW: https://wrong-timeline.itch.io/exaltered Audio only version available on our website: 0:00 Introduction 2:55 KS Sheets & Prints Delivering! 9:53 How to Support Maindeck 11:03 Introduction to Muna 50:50 Teija & Nauraa's Story 1:03:17 Rin & Orchid's Story 1:21:04 Arjun & Spike's Story 1:29:27 Mailbag - Muna Lore...2024-06-261h 38

Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited PodcastSpark Retrospective Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited Podcast Episode 11Galactic Ambition is back at last for a final look back at Spark of Rebellion! How did FFG do with set 1, and how did our takes turn out after the game's first four months? We'll talk about overview, opinions, and hopes for the future as we get ready for the exciting launch of Set 2, Shadows of the Galaxy! 0:00 Introduction 8:22 How to Support Maindeck 9:43 Spark Retrospective 48:36 Our L Takes & Hopes 1:18:57 Final Thoughts & Outro Audio only version available on our website: SUPPORT MAINDECK by shopping on TCGPlayer with our affiliate link at no extra cost to you! https://tcgplayer.pxf.io/maindeck ...2024-06-221h 20

Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG PodcastLore Dive: LyraThe post Lore Dive: Lyra – Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG Podcast Episode 14 appeared first on Maindeck - Shuffle and Play!.2024-06-211h 32

Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG PodcastRecap: Ascent Taipei Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG Podcast Episode 14Dan and Taylor recap Ascent Taipei, the first major event of the Mercurial Heart season! And WHAT an event it was! Some amazing innovation, SILVIE AND TRISTAN in top cut, and more! Let's talk about it! (Chapters coming soon!) 0:00 Intro 36:43 Recap: Ascent Taipei Audio only version available on our website: SUPPORT MAINDECK by shopping on TCGPlayer with our affiliate link at no extra cost to you! https://tcgplayer.pxf.io/maindeck JOIN THE MAINDECK DISCORD and chat with other fans of a wide variety of TCGs! https://discord.maindeck.games Follow Dan on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MaindeckGames #grandarchive...2024-06-151h 23

Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG PodcastLore Dive: Lyra Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG Podcast Episode 14Dan and Jordan dive into the raw emotion of the Lyra storyline! Tune in to learn about the values and heroes of the faction that is home to the musicians, artists, and gamblers of the Altered world! Nester & Pilgrim's content: https://www.pilgrimtext.com/podcast Leave a Mailbag question for us below by commenting with #Mailbag! Download ExAltered Here! Start Playing Ranked Queue NOW: https://wrong-timeline.itch.io/exaltered Audio only version available on our website: 0:00 Introduction 1:00 Altered is Coming Soon! 4:27 How to Support Maindeck 5:23 Introduction to Lyra 34:08 Nevenka & Blotch's Story 49:35 Fen & Crowbar's Story 1:05:12 Auraq & Kibble's Story 1:21:25 Mailbag - Lyra...2024-06-121h 32

Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG PodcastSet 4 Impressions (The Slimecast)The post Set 4 Impressions (The Slimecast) – Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG Podcast Episode 13 appeared first on Maindeck - Shuffle and Play!.2024-05-311h 30

Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG PodcastLore Dive: BravosThe post Lore Dive: Bravos – Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG Podcast Episode 13 appeared first on Maindeck - Shuffle and Play!.2024-05-311h 26

Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG PodcastLore Dive: Bravos Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG Podcast Episode 13(The Atsadi & Surge image wasn't placed - sorry about that! You get to look at Basira & Kaizaimon for a LONG time!) Here's Atsadi & Surge's card: https://www.altered.gg/cards/ALT_CORE_B_BR_02_C This week, we continue our Lore Dive series with the Bravos faction! Tune in for stories about the fearless Bravos and their heroes Koja & Booda, Basira & Kaizaimon, and Atsadi & Surge! Nester & Pilgrim's content: https://www.pilgrimtext.com/podcast Leave a Mailbag question for us below by commenting with #Mailbag! Download ExAltered Here! Start Playing Ranked Queue NOW: https://wrong-timeline.itch.io/exaltered Audio only version...2024-05-291h 26

Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited PodcastMore Shadows SpoilersThe post More Shadows Spoilers – Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited Podcast Episode 10 appeared first on Maindeck - Shuffle and Play!.2024-05-241h 36

Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG PodcastRecap: Worlds 2024The post Recap: Worlds 2024 – Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG Podcast Episode 12 appeared first on Maindeck - Shuffle and Play!.2024-05-241h 39

Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG PodcastMercurial Heart Preview ReviewThe post Mercurial Heart Preview Review – Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG Podcast Episode 11 appeared first on Maindeck - Shuffle and Play!.2024-05-241h 51

Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited PodcastMore Shadows Spoilers Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited Podcast Episode 10The low audio quality is KILLING me! Please bear with this episode, it will be back to normal next time!! In this episode of Galactic Ambition, Dan and Jason give their honest thoughts on Gen Con's SWU events, as well as discuss an array of exciting spoilers from Set 2, Shadows of the Galaxy! Thanks as always to https://www.swudb.com for keeping us up to date on spoiler images! 0:00 Audio Apology 0:29 Introduction 2:00 Gen Con Events & Thoughts 28:29 How to Support Maindeck 30:16 Rey 37:00 Moisture Farmer 41:20 Kylo Ren 48:42 Kylo's TIE Silencer 51:49 Palpatine's Return 58:38 Boba Fett 1:03:07 Modded Cohort 1:08:06 Kylo (Again) 1:08:51 Bossk 1:15:39 Jango Fett 1:19:35...2024-05-241h 36

Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG PodcastLore Dive: AxiomThe post Lore Dive: Axiom – Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG Podcast Episode 12 appeared first on Maindeck - Shuffle and Play!.2024-05-031h 17

Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG PodcastLore Dive: Axiom Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG Podcast Episode 12The Axiom faction is the focus of our first Lore Dive episode - Dan and Jordan talk about the motivations and structure of Axiom, and retell the stories of the three Exalt pairs that make up their heroes! Also: Mailbag questions about Foiler strategy and the power of tutoring! Leave a Mailbag question for us below by commenting with #Mailbag! Download ExAltered Here! Start Playing Ranked Queue NOW: https://wrong-timeline.itch.io/exaltered Audio only version available on our website: https://www.maindeck.games/2024/05/03/lore-dive-axiom-fleeting-thoughts-an-altered-tcg-podcast-episode-12/ 0:00 Intro 1:30 Quality of Altered Writing 7:10 How to Support Maindeck 7:55 Jordan on Lore Order Choicee 9:50 The...2024-04-301h 17

Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited PodcastShadows Preview ReviewThe post Shadows Preview Review – Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited Podcast Episode 9 appeared first on Maindeck - Shuffle and Play!.2024-04-271h 20

Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited PodcastShadows Preview Review Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited Podcast Episode 9Shadows of the Galaxy is the MUCH anticipated second set of Star Wars Unlimited, releasing in July 2024! We're finally going to dig into our thoughts on the first batch of spoilers with some highlights, rules talk, and speculation about playability! 0:00 Introduction 1:35 Reactions to Last Episode 8:13 How to Support Maindeck 10:00 Shadows Starter Deck Speculation 11:57 Moff Gideon 21:47 The Mandalorian 29:15 The Mandalorian's Rifle & Capturing 36:12 Wanted & Bounty 40:30 Dr. Evazan 47:07 Unexpected Escape & Rescuing 49:10 Timely Intervention & Smuggle 53:48 Hotshot DL-44 Blaster 1:01:10 Grogu 1:06:35 The Mandalorian - Wherever I Go, He Goes 1:10:05 Follower of The Way 1:14:24 This Is The Way 1:18:04 Outro Audio only version available on our website: https...2024-04-261h 20

Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited PodcastStock & Sell OutThe post Stock & Sell Out – Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited Podcast Episode 8 appeared first on Maindeck - Shuffle and Play!.2024-04-191h 12

Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited PodcastStock & Sell Out Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited Podcast Episode 8How do we navigate the Dark Waters of Spark of Rebellion's total sell out without getting dragged under by the Dianoga of prices? Let's talk about the impact of this momentous event, and some best practices for how players can continue to engage with the game while product is so difficult to find! 0:00 Introduction 3:32 Aggression Han & Tournament Decks 16:30 How to Support Maindeck 18:58 Impact of Sell Out on Locals 23:56 LGSes, MSRP, and Market Price 33:09 Did Fantasy Flight Games Screw Up? 46:59 Tips for Navigating the Marketplace 1:10:59 Outro Audio only version available on our website: SUPPORT MAINDECK by shopping on TCGPlayer with our...2024-04-191h 13

Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG PodcastMid-April Mega MailbagThe post Mid-April Mega Mailbag – Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG Podcast Episode 11 appeared first on Maindeck - Shuffle and Play!.2024-04-191h 13

Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG PodcastMid-April Mega Mailbag Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG Podcast Episode 11Let's answer ALL of ShadowThe6th's huge amount of questions in ONE GO! It's a MEGA MAILBAG episode! Leave a Mailbag question for us below by commenting with #Mailbag! Download ExAltered Here! Start Playing Ranked Queue NOW: https://wrong-timeline.itch.io/exaltered Audio only version available on our website: https://www.maindeck.games/2024/04/19/mid-april-mega-mailbag-fleeting-thoughts-an-altered-tcg-podcast-episode-11/ 0:00 Intro 2:53 How to Support Maindeck 4:08 Our Worst TCG Gameplay Blunders 16:53 Question 1 - Unexplored Design Space in Altered 23:02 Question 2 - How to Approach Deckbuilding 30:30 Question 3 - What's the Value of Foilers? 37:50 Question 4 - Most Exciting Unique Characters 43:20 Question 5 - What's the Strongest Keyword? 50:04 Question 6 - Our Concerns...2024-04-161h 13

Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG PodcastMercurial Heart WishlistThe post Mercurial Heart Wishlist – Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG Podcast Episode 10 appeared first on Maindeck - Shuffle and Play!.2024-04-051h 13

Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG PodcastOrganized Play OverviewThe post Organized Play Overview – Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG Podcast Episode 10 appeared first on Maindeck - Shuffle and Play!.2024-04-031h 11

Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG PodcastOrganized Play Overview Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG Podcast Episode 10After GAMA and the recent Altered Livestream, we are starting to get a much better picture of what Organized Play - tournaments and events for Altered TCG - will look after the game launches this September! Dan and Jordan discuss what we currently know about Altered OP, and answer a few mailbag questions as well! Altered OP Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/wyyIX0Gzlkk?si=HXNtwt7sghqQebqh Audio only version available on our website: 0:00 Intro 2:18 How to Support Maindeck 4:08 The OP Livestream 6:24 The OP Roadmap & The New Release Date 13:30 Weekly Play & Promo Packs 16:12 Altered "Cons" in 2025 29:30 The Adventure Pass 39:30...2024-04-021h 11

Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited PodcastThe Meta AwakensThe post The Meta Awakens – Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited Podcast Episode 7 appeared first on Maindeck - Shuffle and Play!.2024-03-291h 08

Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited PodcastThe Meta Awakens Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited Podcast Episode VIIThere has been an awakening - have you felt it? The meta is rolling and Boba Fett is Commanding the format right now! Let's talk about our new Meta, why certain decks are winning, and where we expect the meta to go from here! OPE Event Breakdown on Limitless: https://play.limitlesstcg.com/tournament/swu-launch-event/metagame Tyler Parrott on Twitter: https://twitter.com/davflamerock S/O to @GarbageRollers - sub to them as well! 0:00 Introduction 1:12 Jason's New LGS Job & SWU at Locals 7:54 LGS Coordinating & The Rising Tide 14:22 Jason Knows Nothing About Star Wars 17:35 How to Support Maindeck 19:29 The Game is...2024-03-291h 14

Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG PodcastBanlist BanterThe post Banlist Banter – Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG Podcast Episode 9 appeared first on Maindeck - Shuffle and Play!.2024-03-221h 36

Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG PodcastA Card in the Hand...The post A Card in the Hand… – Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG Podcast Episode 9 appeared first on Maindeck - Shuffle and Play!.2024-03-191h 09

Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG PodcastA Card in the Hand... Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG Podcast Episode 9Card Advantage is a critical concept in TCGs, and not only is Altered no different - but Altered's mechanisms throw a wrench into how we usually consider the concept! When is drawing a card a +1 or a +2? When is reserving a card a +0 or a -1? What's even the point of these numbers? Let's dive in, as well as explore a few Mailbag questions about Draft, Heroes, and Uncut sheets! Audio only version available on our website: https://www.maindeck.games/2024/03/19/a-card-in-the-hand-fleeting-thoughts-an-altered-tcg-podcast-episode-9/ 0:00 Intro 1:30 How to Support Maindeck 3:00 Gen Con 2024 10:13 Card Advantage, Drawing Cards, and Reserve in Altered 46:30 Mailbag Question...2024-03-191h 09

Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited PodcastRebellion Release ReceptionThe post Rebellion Release Reception – Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited Podcast Episode 6 appeared first on Maindeck - Shuffle and Play!.2024-03-151h 08

Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited PodcastRebellion Release Reception Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited Podcast Episode 6Spark of Rebellion has released, and Dan and Jason talk about how the release was received and their experiences at Prerelease and Release events! We are having so much fun with Star Wars Unlimited and we are LOVING the reception in the community! 0:00 Introduction 1:54 How to Support Maindeck 3:00 Our Personal Experiences at Prerelease/Launch 6:30 Stores Picking up SWU The Week Before Prerelease 10:59 Overprinting vs Underprinting & How Distribution Works 27:43 New TCG Players Joining with SWU 41:58 Rules Questions and Being Kind 54:44 Our Favorite Cards from Release Events 1:02:15 "Sometimes you just gotta steal" and IG-88 1:04:37 Decks We Are Playing in Premier & Outro Padawan...2024-03-151h 08

Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG PodcastRecap: North America Nationals 2024The post Recap: North America Nationals 2024 – Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG Podcast Episode 8 appeared first on Maindeck - Shuffle and Play!.2024-03-091h 33

Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG PodcastOne Drop, Two DropsThe post One Drop, Two Drops – Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG Podcast Episode 8 appeared first on Maindeck - Shuffle and Play!.2024-03-071h 03

Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG PodcastOne Drop, Two Drops Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG Podcast Episode 8The Altered Kickstarter has reached its incredible conclusion, and Dan and Jordan talk about where it landed, then discuss the interesting elements of One- and Two-cost cards in Altered. Finally, two more Mailbag questions are hit as the episode comes to a close! Audio only version available on our website: 0:00 Intro 1:23 Altered TCG Kickstarter Conclusion Analysis 25:10 How to Support Maindeck 26:05 Why are One and Two Drops So Good in Altered? 47:50 Mailbag Question - New Heroes in Altered 54:48 Mailbag Question - Angels & Religion in Altered 1:02:10 Wrap Up Altered Deep Dive Video: https://youtu.be/-X-AMe3tBqA SUPPORT MAINDECK by shopping on...2024-03-061h 03

Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG PodcastRecap: Ascent OntarioThe post Recap: Ascent Ontario – Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG Podcast Episode 7 appeared first on Maindeck - Shuffle and Play!.2024-02-231h 07

Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG PodcastAltered & Star Wars UnlimitedThe post Altered & Star Wars Unlimited – Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG Podcast Episode 7 appeared first on Maindeck - Shuffle and Play!.2024-02-211h 21

Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG PodcastAltered & Star Wars UnlimitedDan and Jordan answer DIFFICULT questions in this week's episode of Fleeting Thoughts! Where will Altered end up on the charts next year? How does Altered compare to the similar (in some ways!) Star Wars Unlimited? The answers to these questions are full of nuance and fraught with danger, but we bravely charge into the fog of war to attempt to find them! Audio only version available on our website: 0:00 Intro 2:33 Mailbag - Gavken's Questions Answered at Last! 29:22 How to Support Maindeck 30:38 Comparing and Contrasting SWU and Altered 39:00 An Intricate Game and a Clean Game 45:00 The First Turn Experience 48:00 Fewer...2024-02-201h 21

Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited PodcastCommunity Celebration RecapThe post Community Celebration Recap – Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited Podcast Episode 5 appeared first on Maindeck - Shuffle and Play!.2024-02-161h 12

Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited PodcastCommunity Celebration Recap Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited Podcast Episode 5It's the fifth episode of Galactic Ambition, and Jason has Dan recap the Star Wars Unlimited Community Celebration event that took place the February 9-10! We were absolutely honored to get an invite to this incredible event and hope to share the joy and experience with you all. 0:00 Introduction 5:45 How to Support Maindeck 7:43 The Community Celebration 9:40 The Friday Dinner & Drinks 21:50 Foils in SWU 27:10 The Saturday Event & Sealed Deck 31:02 Twin Suns Thoughts 48:27 The Draft with Devs 1:00:28 Closing Out the Evening 1:06:53 SWU Thoughts & Outro Community Celebration Event Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/Ww-_N1Uswvc?si=T1M3j5qhVGN-QI72 Dan's...2024-02-161h 12

Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG PodcastTempo TheoryThe post Tempo Theory – Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG Podcast Episode 6 appeared first on Maindeck - Shuffle and Play!.2024-02-091h 05

Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG PodcastKickstarter Launch Party!The post Kickstarter Launch Party! – Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG Podcast Episode 6 appeared first on Maindeck - Shuffle and Play!.2024-02-081h 04

Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG PodcastKickstarter Launch Party! Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG Podcast Episode 6The Altered TCG Kickstarter has launched! Dan and Jordan provide their thoughts on the Kickstarter campaign, and Dan's experience at the Kickstarter Launch Party in Paris the weekend before! Audio only version available on our website: 0:00 - Intro 4:30 - How to Support Maindeck 5:40 - The Kickstarter is Live! 15:05 - How We Are Backing 18:26 - Stretch Goal Discussion 38:48 - The KS VIP Launch Event 1:02:42 - Outro & Final Thoughts Altered Deep Dive Video: https://youtu.be/-X-AMe3tBqA SUPPORT MAINDECK by shopping on TCGPlayer with our affiliate link at no extra cost to you! https://tcgplayer.pxf.io/maindeck JOIN THE MAINDECK...2024-02-071h 04

Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited PodcastCovering the BasesThe post Covering the Bases – Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited Podcast Episode 4 appeared first on Maindeck - Shuffle and Play!.2024-02-0753 min

Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited PodcastCovering the Bases Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited Podcast Episode 4In the fourth episode of Galactic Ambition, Dan and Jason discuss Bases in the game - what they mean for the game's development, and what our first slate of Base choices look like! 0:00 Introduction 2:20 The Bad Batch Trailer (No spoilers) 4:23 Jason Finally Plays Constructed 7:00 Talking Chirrut 15:13 How to Support Maindeck 17:13 Bases and Lore 27:47 25 HP Bases 42:00 Future Design Space 51:16 Final Thoughts & Outro Audio only version available on our website: SUPPORT MAINDECK by shopping on TCGPlayer with our affiliate link at no extra cost to you! https://tcgplayer.pxf.io/maindeck JOIN THE MAINDECK DISCORD and chat with other fans of a...2024-02-0653 min

Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG PodcastOmnidex & Organized PlayThe post Omnidex & Organized Play – Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG Podcast Episode 5 appeared first on Maindeck - Shuffle and Play!.2024-01-261h 17

Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG PodcastPre-Kickstarter MailbagThe post Pre-Kickstarter Mailbag – Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG Podcast Episode 5 appeared first on Maindeck - Shuffle and Play!.2024-01-251h 12

Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG PodcastPre-Kickstarter Mailbag Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG Podcast Episode 5With only days until the Kickstarter launches, Dan and Jordan take to answering questions from the wider community about our thoughts and opinions on Altered and its new and exciting ideas! Thank you all for your questions, and if yours wasn't answered - stay tuned to future episodes! (Chapters will be added soon, thank you for your patience! Audio only version available on our website: Altered Deep Dive Video: https://youtu.be/-X-AMe3tBqA SUPPORT MAINDECK by shopping on TCGPlayer with our affiliate link at no extra cost to you! https://tcgplayer.pxf.io/maindeck JOIN THE MAINDECK DISCORD and...2024-01-251h 12

Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited PodcastWhat's Your Aspect?The post What’s Your Aspect? – Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited Podcast Episode 3 appeared first on Maindeck - Shuffle and Play!.2024-01-241h 38

Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited PodcastWhat's Your Aspect? Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited Podcast Episode 3It's the third episode of Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited Podcast, and finally Dan and Jason talk some GAME! SWU has a unique "color" system in its aspects, so we dive into the themes of each aspect, what draws us to each one, and how different leaders push those themes. Which aspects are your favorites? 0:00 Introduction 3:00 Our Star Wars Tastes 17:00 How to Support Maindeck 18:05 Aspects - Heroism & Villainy 30:32 Aspects - Aggression 39:17 Aspects - Vigilance 1:01:58 Aspects - Command 1:18:46 Aspects - Cunning 1:35:38 Final Thoughts & Outro Audio only version available on our website: SUPPORT MAINDECK by shopping on TCGPlayer with our affiliate...2024-01-241h 38

Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG PodcastTournament PreparationThe post Tournament Preparation- Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG Podcast Episode 4 appeared first on Maindeck - Shuffle and Play!.2024-01-121h 20

Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG PodcastRare & Unique Impact Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG Podcast Episode 4The rarity scheme of Altered is yet another unprecedented element of the anticipated TCG. Dan and Jordan dive into Rares and Uniques and how they will impact gameplay, deckbuilding, collecting, and more - as well as look at some spoiled cards as a case study in how those elements will play out! 0:00 Introduction 1:14 Happy New Year & Altered's Awards! 2:45 Netflix Recommendations 5:10 New Year, New Roadshows! 8:10 Roadshow Promo Impact 18:32 How To Support Maindeck 20:00 Card Rarity Info & Math 30:40 Deckbuilding with Rarity Restrictions 42:50 The Impact of Uniques & Meta Speculation 55:30 Artwork and Collecting the Rarities 58:54 Spoilers - Ouroboros, Lyra Bastion 1:07:30 Spoilers - Ada Lovelace 1:13:20 Spoilers...2024-01-091h 26

Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited PodcastOrganizing PlayThe post Organizing Play – Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited Podcast Episode 2 appeared first on Maindeck - Shuffle and Play!.2024-01-051h 15

Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited PodcastOrganizing Play Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited Podcast Episode 2**Sorry about Jason's audio popping! It's being fixed for the next one!** In our second episode of Galactic Ambition, Dan and Jason dive into what we know about Star Wars Unlimited's Organized Play, as well as what sort of hopes and expectations they have for what's yet to be revealed. With evenly balanced praise and constructive criticism, we hope this is an intriguing deep dive into the topic of what makes Organized Play work in a TCG! We hope you enjoy! 0:00 Introduction and New Years Resolutions 5:54 The Direction of the Podcast 11:15 How to Support Maindeck 12:23 The Facts about SWU OP 19:16...2024-01-051h 15

Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG PodcastGrand ArchetypesThe post Grand Archetypes – Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG Podcast Episode 3 appeared first on Maindeck - Shuffle and Play!.2023-12-291h 08

Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG PodcastThe ExAltered Digital Client Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG Podcast Episode 3**Since recording, Version 0.5 of ExAltered has released (at the link below)!! Rather than using IP Sharing, ExAltered now uses the Host/Join functions that are used in other clients like Untap and OCTGN!** Dan and Jordan discuss The ExAltered Fan-Made Digital Client - experiences playing with it, wishes for its future development, and its comparison to various other TCG digital clients (both fan-made and official). Get the latest version of ExAltered here: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1iaO7rR1poNxygtYLEYXQ0pwB1FgYS7l3 Follow the Developer Nuclehon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nuclehon 0:00 Introduction 1:00 Experience with TCG Digital...2023-12-281h 05

Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited PodcastMarketing ManeuversThe post Marketing Maneuvers – Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited Podcast Episode 1 appeared first on Maindeck - Shuffle and Play!.2023-12-221h 02

Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited PodcastMarketing Maneuvers Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited Podcast Episode 1Hello There! It's our very first episode of Galactic Ambition: A Star Wars Unlimited Podcast! Dan and Jason take this episode to introduce themselves to a Star Wars oriented audience, and discuss a road less traveled among SWU podcasts so far - how has the Marketing been for the game, and maneuvers should FFG make on the hyperspace lane to launch? We hope you enjoy! 0:00 Introduction 6:33 Who is Jason Toro? 9:40 Who is Dan Green? 15:37 How to Support Maindeck 17:45 Marketing So Far - The Con Circuit 30:10 Marketing So Far - Social Media 42:40 Marketing Next Steps - LGSes 54:00 Marketing Wish - Disney...2023-12-221h 02

Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG PodcastAscent Auckland & The FTC MetaThe post Ascent Auckland & The FTC Meta – Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG Podcast Episode 2 appeared first on Maindeck - Shuffle and Play!.2023-12-181h 16

Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG PodcastFaction Overview Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG Podcast Episode 2It's our second episode of Fleeting Thoughts - an Altered TCG Podcast! Dan and Jordan return to the mics to go over all 6 factions in the demo decks - strategies, strengths, weaknesses, and gameplay experience! Altered TCG MyLudo.fr Demo Deck stats: https://www.myludo.fr/#!/game/altered-71160/stats 0:00 Introduction 1:15 Jordan's Recent Demos 10:30 How to Support Maindeck 13:35 Ordis 29:58 Yzmir 45:55 Lyra 1:00:27 Bravos 1:10:15 Axiom 1:24:35 Muna 1:35:00 Wrap Up Audio only version available on our website: Altered Deep Dive Video: https://youtu.be/-X-AMe3tBqA SUPPORT MAINDECK by shopping on TCGPlayer with our affiliate link at no extra cost to you! https://tcgplayer.pxf...2023-12-151h 37

Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG PodcastFirst Impressions Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG Podcast Episode 1In the first episode of Fleeting Thoughts: An Altered TCG Podcast, Dan and Jordan talk about the first impressions players and consumers have now that the game is getting played and shown off across the internet. 0:00 Introduction 3:06 Print and Play Experience 26:00 Board Gamer & Kid Appeal 42:57 Community Voiced Concerns & Collectors in Altered 1:09:21 Wrap Up Audio only version available on our website: Altered Deep Dive Video: https://youtu.be/-X-AMe3tBqA SUPPORT MAINDECK by shopping on TCGPlayer with our affiliate link at no extra cost to you! https://tcgplayer.pxf.io/maindeck JOIN THE MAINDECK DISCORD and chat with other fans of...2023-12-011h 11