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Sloppy Labwork: Bottom of the Beaker - A KeyForge Podcast#083 - Alternate Formats / Point Cap ft. AuroreAurore joins quickdraw and jt in the lab to talk about alternate formats and their development. We also dig into her new format, Point Cap, with leagues being run currently on the Timeshapers Discord server.
You can find your way to the Timeshapers server here: https://discord.gg/FhFVsasE
Join us on Discord for discussion, show notes, and more. Link can be found here https://sloppylabwork.com/posts/sloppy-server/
2024-05-1656 min
Bad Penny Press, a Keyforge NewsletterBad Penny Press, a Keyforge Newsletter - Issue 23 - The Week of June 26th, 2023Bad Penny Press is a joint project by Archon Arcana, Data Forge, and the r/KeyforgeGame subreddit.
https://archonarcana.com/Main_Page
https://www.twitch.tv/dataforgestream
https://www.reddit.com/r/KeyforgeGame/
Top Stories:
https://thecrucible.online/
https://keyforging.com/master-vault-deck-transfers-ownership-dispute-details/
Vault Tour Philadelpha Tickets
https://gamezenter.com/event/vault-tour-philadelphia/
https://keyforging.com/cant-attend-dont-miss-the-philadelphia-vault-tour-stream/
https://www.twitch.tv/tabletoproyale
https://www.youtube.com/tabletoproyale
Online Wrap-Up
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2023-06-2704 min
The Nordic KeyForge PodcastEP53 – What affinity do we have with our decksThis week we comment on the great article by Timeshapers' Lady Aurore on the affinity we have with our decks and the decks we like to play. Links: https://timeshapers.com/2023/05/08/skill-affinity-and-winning/ Timestamps: Affinity discussion: 27:29
2023-05-241h 00
Decision SpaceBarrage - The Crew Gets Heavy with Special Guest Aurore InaraDecision Space is the podcast about decisions in board games.
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Episode 109 - Barrage
It's time to take this Interdecisional Spaceship for another deep dive. This time we are heading into the murky depths of Barrage's decision space, designed by Simone Luciani and Tommaso Battista. Fortunately, we won't have to go it alone. In this episode, we are joined by...
2023-03-021h 15Bad Penny Press, a Keyforge NewsletterBad Penny Press, a Keyforge Newsletter - Issue 2 - The Week of January 30th, 2023Bad Penny Press is a joint project by Archon Arcana, Data Forge, and the r/KeyforgeGame subreddit.
https://archonarcana.com/Main_Page
https://www.twitch.tv/dataforgestream
https://www.reddit.com/r/KeyforgeGame/
Official news:
https://www.keyforgegame.com/
An Interview with Aurore from Timeshapers:
https://www.reddit.com/r/KeyforgeGame/comments/10eebu4/six_%C3%A6mber_creator_spotlight_timeshapers/
Online Wrap-Up
ABR Discord: https://discord.gg/hVBz9PMsZW
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2023-02-0604 min
Sloppy Labwork: Bottom of the Beaker - A KeyForge PodcastBottom of the Beaker #022 - The Secondary Market ft. x073d (Joe) and SecondAct (John)The Cartel of J's break down KeyForge's secondary market in this very spicy episode of Bottom of the Beaker.
Looking for some of the fine places and resources mentioned in this episode?
Use this link to join the ABR Discord server for excellent leagues and bear hugs: https://discord.gg/YtHMAcEP
Head over to https://timeshapers.com/ for articles from Aurore and SecondAct where they've written about the secondary market and many other KF topics.
2023-01-181h 08The Nordic KeyForge PodcastEP46 – NKFL Season 18 ReviewMrKpop, Zaramis and AlgernonR round up Season 18 of the Nordic KeyForge league. They talk strategies, victories, defeats, and why the season 17 Champion got relegated so soon. If you follow the league and the format, this is not to be missed.
Links: nkfl.online [https://nkfl.online/] Lady Aurore's Season 18 write up [https://timeshapers.com/2022/12/20/nkfl-season-18-wrap-up/] Season 18 Grand Final Stream [https://www.twitch.tv/thecaptainsdeck]
2022-12-2148 minThe Nordic KeyForge PodcastEP41 – NKFL Season 17 ReviewZaramis leads the discussion with Hydro, AlgernonR and MrKpop on how the latest season of the Nordic KeyForge League went, how deck selection strategies worked, a focus on weaknesses, and a huge treat for the Season 17 Champion, our very own AlgernonR.
Links John Zieglers personal write up of S17 [https://timeshapers.com/2022/10/07/northern-exposure-my-experience-in-nkfl-season-17/] nkfl.online [https://nkfl.online/]
2022-10-1348 minSloppy Labwork: Bottom of the Beaker - A KeyForge PodcastBottom of the Beaker #003 - Luck/Skill/DeckQuickdraw and JT drop a classic Timeshapers topic into the centrifuge and give it a spin.
Listen to their original Timeshapers episode here: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy84NWY5NGMzNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw/episode/QnV6enNwcm91dC00NTA4MzA2?ep=14 -- Watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/sloppylabwork
2022-09-0743 minDecision SpaceDepth and Size in Board Games (What We Talk About)Decision Space is the podcast about decisions in board games!
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Episode 74 - What We Talk About When We Talk About Depth and Size in Board Game Decision Space
This week on Decision Space we break out a fan-favorite format and go deep into the concepts of decision space size and depth in board games. We try to define these terms as well as discuss how they are useful in thinking ab...
2022-06-291h 08
Timeshapers PodcastEpisode 22 - KeyForge newsKeyforge news at long last.https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2021/9/10/down-but-not-out/
2021-09-1019 min
Help From Future Self: A Conversational KeyForge Podcast112 - LockoutsWe decided to have a discussion about the idea of lockouts in KeyForge. The various degrees this happens, and the effect it has on the game. Let us know your thoughts on this subject by hitting us up on Twitter, or come to our discord - JOIN HERE: https://discord.gg/g4Ur6Cfk // LINK to Lady Aurore's article: https://timeshapers.com/2019/08/14/soft-locks/ // KeyForge LIVE info here: http://keyforgelive.archonscorner.com/ // If you wish to donate to HFFS here is our Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/hffspodcast • Please subscribe if you enjoyed this episode, leave a review on Ap...
2021-07-0831 minTimeshapers PodcastEpisode 21 - Waiting for Dark TidingsA short unedited episode while we wait for Dark Tidings to shake things up.Techslut vs wilki: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbY-aIbI44oSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/timeshapersIntro music by Karen Brown: https://karenbrown0972.wixsite.com/website
2021-04-0616 minTimeshapers PodcastEpisode 20 - Chains, Challenges and AlterantivesIn this episode we talking about using chains, both as a challenge and as a resource and suggest some alterantives.First timeshapers league prize: https://i.imgur.com/zSNpCJA.jpgBenchmark deck explained: https://timeshapers.com/2020/06/25/benchmark-deck-explained/League signup: https://forms.gle/utfAJ1f6eik2qjfu6Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/timeshapersIntro music by Karen Brown: https://karenbrown0972.wixsite.com/website
2021-03-1532 minTimeshapers PodcastEpisode 19 - Player ArchetypesWe talked about the keyforge player archetypes introduced by Call of Discovery: https://callofdiscovery.podbean.com/e/64-types-of-keyforge-player/And the Call of Discovery infographic: https://twitter.com/callofdiscovery/status/1360723591910809601Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/timeshapersIntro music by Karen Brown: https://karenbrown0972.wixsite.com/website
2021-02-2428 minTimeshapers PodcastEpisode 18 - Maintaining your keyforge arsenalWe talk about how to be prepared for all the tournaments that fire with short notice, and also about bo1 vs bo3.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/timeshapersIntro music by Karen Brown: https://karenbrown0972.wixsite.com/website
2021-02-1631 minTimeshapers PodcastEpisode 17 - MulligansWe have a little chat about Mulligan strategy.And pop some freshies.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/timeshapersIntro music by Karen Brown: https://karenbrown0972.wixsite.com/website
2021-02-0326 minTimeshapers PodcastEpisode 16 - Community ManagementSome KFPL experiences, managing an online community after an altercation and Triad ban strategy.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/timeshapersIntro music by Karen Brown: https://karenbrown0972.wixsite.com/website
2021-01-2527 minTimeshapers PodcastEpisode 15 - Spoiler Meta discussionWe talk about our deck selection for tournaments and what we think about spoilers. (There are no spoilers in the episode)Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/timeshapersIntro music by Karen Brown: https://karenbrown0972.wixsite.com/website
2021-01-1729 minTimeshapers PodcastEpisode 14 - Stick to the planWe talk about some more keyforge experiences, inlcuding some tilting on Aurore's part.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/timeshapersIntro music by Karen Brown: https://karenbrown0972.wixsite.com/websiteEpic tesla game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNQLbUz_gzg
2021-01-1228 minTimeshapers PodcastEpisode 13 - SlutgateWe talk about the sealed auction event, slutgate, and and exciting freshy.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/timeshapersIntro music by Karen Brown: https://karenbrown0972.wixsite.com/websiteSinder: http://sinder.timeshapers.com/Sanctumonius-Timeshapers Discord: https://discord.gg/GGgkGSvThe Grotesque Programmer of Stillastair: https://decksofkeyforge.com/decks/ab59b308-7f3c-4b4e-b7a5-85d640d49be7
2021-01-0127 minTimeshapers PodcastEpisode 12 - KFPL Tournament Experience and going to timeIn this episode we talk about our experience in KFPL 3 set best of 1 triad.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/timeshapersIntro music by Karen Brown: https://karenbrown0972.wixsite.com/websiteTimeshapers Sealed Auction tournament: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15FThs5oPvqoEYjKG-bcmVKjHwxIr1EyM4AVsVBi0DBQ/edit#Aurore's Tournament report: https://timeshapers.com/2020/12/06/3-set-bo1-triad-tournament-report/KFPL tournaments https://www.crazykillingmachinenetwork.co.uk/kfpl-tournaments
2020-12-1225 minTimeshapers PodcastEpisode 11 - Glorious You qualifierJoin us to have a little chat about out experience in the Glorious You qualifiers.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/timeshapersIntro music by Karen Brown: https://karenbrown0972.wixsite.com/websiteKeyforge Events Calendar: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=c21ucTUwcHM5NjNkcnBmdnRrYjNkcTl2OHNAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQMortivas' discord for some tesla goodness https://discord.gg/EdGjgr
2020-10-1000 minTimeshapers PodcastEpisode 10 - Popping FreshiesPopped a display box, battling it out. Here is the challonge: https://challonge.com/ziq7xl84Watch on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeLUtfmSMWXOt7KqS4ThChmx2dSYM0dPXHere are the decks: https://decksofkeyforge.com/decks?notes=box%20battle¬esUser=poet&owner=poet&sort=NAME&sortDirection=ASC
2020-09-2829 minTimeshapers PodcastEpisode 9 - Upcoming Online EventsKeyforge Premier League: https://keyforgepremierleague.com/Glorious You and 200 sascap triad: https://discord.gg/AMRU8wZGlorious Few past event: https://sites.google.com/view/sanctumonius/events/glorious-few
2020-09-1227 min
Sanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 48: Dark Tidings Rapid Reactions
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Is it just us or did we just give our initial impressions to Mass Mutation last episode. Nevertheless, it is time for another alliteration filled topic. This time we rapidly react to the announcement of KeyForge's 5th set: Dark Tidings. We talk about the new house, make peace with saying goodbye to Dis, ponder the tide mechanic, and, of course, noodle tremendously over Evil Twin decks. So go ahead and activate your own noodle and FORGE THOSE KEYS!!!
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2020-08-0535 minTimeshapers PodcastEpisode 8 - Power CreepIs power creep necessary in keyforge?Set registrations: https://archonarcana.com/Master_VaultExtra Credits about Differences in Kind vs Differences in Scale: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlBR1z-ue-I
2020-08-0225 minSanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 47: Mass Mutation Initial Reactions
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In this episode, Sir Jake, Sir Alex, and Sir Dan give their initial reactions to Mass Mutations. You know we like enhancements in theory, but now we get to talk about how they are working in practice and what it means for keeping decks pristine in their plastic wrap. Some of the knights are even brave enough to take a foray into ranking Mass Mutation houses (one is not ready yet). Finally, we talk about overperforming cards in our initial plays. Did we mention Mass Mutation is here, what are you still doing reading this...
2020-07-3057 minTimeshapers PodcastEpisode 7.1 - Obfuscation updateAn update about my keyforge variant ObfuscationJoin the league on the Sanctumonius discord in the #timeshapers channel: https://discord.gg/YKtqyBu
2020-07-1516 minSanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 46: The Best and Worst of Worlds CollideArchons of the Crucible...
In this episode, the Knights say farewell, for now, to Worlds Collide. We do this in the only way the knights no how, by arguing about the worst-designed cards and best-designed cards from the set. Here's a preview, we can't even agree on whether one card is in the top 5 or bottom 5! We hope you enjoy this content from the last set, even while we are now all aboard the Mass Mutation hype train. I think this discussion is a great jumping-off point for framing our future conversations about the brand new set... discussions that...
2020-07-141h 07Timeshapers PodcastEpisode 7 - Luck, Skill, DeckIn this episode we talk about how much Luck, Skill and Draw affects a game of keyforge.https://discord.gg/YKtqyBu
2020-07-0930 minSanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 45: KeyForge in a Pandemic
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At long last, the great Sanctumonius hiatus has come to an end. In this episode, Sir Jake, Sir Alex, and Sir Dan emerge from their pandemic slumber. Listen in as we shake off the grogginess and recount what exactly we've been up to in our non-KeyForge lives. Then, we get right back into form with a beautiful display of classic Sanctumonius inspiration. Finally, this episode concludes with a main topic on how KeyForge fits into our lives these days and into the new normal. Whether you find the conversation insightful or not, I just have...
2020-07-0850 minTimeshapers PodcastEpisode 6 - ObfuscationWe bring up the topic of Deck Evaluation, but spend most of the episode talking about a new keyfogre variant, obfuscation.For Sascap tournaments and Obfuscation league, find the #timeshapers channel on the sanctumonius discord: https://discord.gg/YKtqyBuArticle on collection curation: https://timeshapers.com/2019/09/27/deck-selection-collection-curation/
2020-06-2027 minHelp From Future Self: A Conversational KeyForge Podcast54 - Looking at Logos w/ AuroreWe wrap up our house deep dive with Logos, and we have Aurore joining us this week for this discussion. Connect with Aurore on Twitter & through her Time Shapers blog: @MaterialPoetics www.timeshapers.com as well as the Time Shapers podcast // If you wish to donate to HFFS here is our Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/hffspodcast • Please subscribe if you enjoyed this episode, and share it on your social channels. We appreciate any and all support. // If you wish to connect with us through social media @HFFSpodcast on Twitter & hffspodcast@gmail.com. Also, you can find Alex & Blake on T...
2020-05-2836 minTimeshapers PodcastEpisode 5.1 - Mass Mutations spoilerMass Mutation is coming! As are (fully authorized) spoilers of the upcoming Keyforge expansion! We at Timeshapers were lucky enough to get one of the cards from Fantasy Flight Gaming to “spoil” exclusively to our listeners! In today’s special minisode of the Timeshapers Podcast, we reveal Fission Bloom - a logos artifact with some interesting potential and beautiful art. Listen in as we try to figure out how to pronounce the word “Fission”, and discuss potential synergy between multiple copies of identical artifacts.See the card on: https://timeshapers.com/2020/05/12/mass-mutations-spoiler-fission-bloom/
2020-05-1207 minSanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastBonus Episode: 2 Mass Mutation Cards Revealed
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Today we reveal two never before seen KeyForge cards... That's it. Pop in to the episode now to hear about these sweet new cards and then, as always, FORGE THOSE KEYS!!!
Thank you to Fantasy Flight Games and Vincent (Kiivii) for generously providing us the cards to spoil for y'all.
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2020-05-1209 minTimeshapers PodcastEpisode 5: Shadow worlds and feelingsThis time we dive into some talk about feelings, expectations and dealing with them. You can find an article I wrote on the subject here: https://timeshapers.com/2020/04/28/winning-mentality/You can find the post about tips for slowing down play to avoid obvious misplays here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/keyforge/permalink/929250747536361/And you can join the sanctumonius discord for my sas cap events here: https://discord.gg/j4D9YdT
2020-05-0926 minSanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 44: Team Sanctumonius Interviews for The Glorious Few
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Today, we are honored, nay, humbled to be joined in the castle by both Sanctumonius Champions for The Glorious Few invitational. In this episode, you will hear Sir Dan interview Lady Aurore. Then you will hear Sir Dan and Sir Alex take BHawk Lord of Arise to task. Hear these brave warriors talk about the battles that will take place tomorrow on https://www.twitch.tv/directory/game/KeyForge. We have no doubt that our Sanctumonius champions are ready to FORGE THOSE KEYS!!!
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2020-04-2546 minTimeshapers PodcastEpisode 4: Online eventsWe talk about how the keyforge community has adapted to the lockdown and producing a lot of online events.Join us on the sanctumonius discord to watch the invitational, suggest a deck for me to play, or just have a chat.https://discord.gg/j4D9YdT
2020-04-1026 minSanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 43: Let's Play Comrade Durance with Burnside
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Today we welcome our good friend Sir Burnside to the podcast and break the record for most people recording in the castle at one time. Not three but four knights crowd into the castle to talk about our let's play deck, Comrade Durand. Before I It's a great day to talk KeyForge, adaptive, worlds collide, and more, so stay inside and FORGE THOSE KEYS!!!
Let's play deck, Comrade Durand:
https://decksofkeyforge.com/decks/bb5bb45d-96df-43e9-a9f1-5749b48dd1e4
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2020-04-1057 minSanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 42: With KeyForge Artist Balance Sheet
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Sir Alex and Sir Jake are joined in the castle by BalanceSheet, freelance illustrator of many of your favorite cards (Battlefleet, C.Æ.N.D.L.E. Unit, Burn the Stockpile, Library of Babel, Stealth Mode, and many more). Balance Sheet graciously takes the hot seat and fields one question after the other. Does he come out of the hot fire of this crucible unscathed, or perhaps will his art have a gloomier palate from henceforth onward. Now take up your sword or brush and may the beautiful saturation and colors catch your eye like never b...
2020-04-0152 minSanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 41: News and Notes
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Today we tried something new. The knights pull back the curtain and through some technical difficulties recorded this episode live on twitch. This took bravery from the three knights to stand in front of the great Archons of the Crucible and speak truth to literally 14 viewers. In this episode, we talk about a recent string of big news in the world of KeyForge, and reflect on KeyForge in the new reality of social distancing. So today and for the foreseeable future, we ask you first to be safe and second to FORGE THOSE KEYS!!!
2020-03-2451 minTimeshapers PodcastEpisode 3 - Clean playWe go into the clean play document, and discuss why it is important and some key aspects of it.We mention Blake's article on how to play keyforge responsibly in the covid 19 era.And card shuffling math
2020-03-1627 minSanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 40: Algorithmic Thinking
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The three knights are present willing and able to inspire, think critically, and, yes, even don tinfoil hats in episode 40 of Sanctumonius: A KeyForge Podcast. In this episode, we reflect on the one true algorithm. (One algorithm to rule them all. May its rule be just and lasting, for the algorithm giveth and it taketh away.) This all starts because Sir Jake is a little upset that he still hasn't opened a single maverick. Surely the other knights won't rub his face in this misfortune. The only way to find out is to spread your w...
2020-03-1154 minTimeshapers PodcastEpisode 2 - The metagameIn this episode we go over what a metagame is, how it can be explored, how it changes, and how you can prepare for it.Articles mentioned in the podcast:Discarding creatures to the Quixxle godsDemystifying the mystery of winning decks
2020-03-0926 minSanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 39: Let's Play Xia, Disk Spy!Archons of the Crucible...
It's a full castle today with the knights three all present and accounted for. And what is this? It looks like Sir Dan has brought a cherished deck with him. Today on Sanctumonius the knights all play a single deck and bring their insights about the experience to you, dear listener/inhabitant of the vast, vast crucible. The deck (linked below) is one of those pesky Martian Generosity + Key Abduction decks that Dan likes to drone on and on about. (That's MGKA if you're a cool kid.) But is it any good? Is it a v...
2020-03-0557 minTimeshapers PodcastEpisode 1 - World championship format and variantsTake a little journey with us through the three variants of keyforge worlds championship, Archon Triad, Solo and Adaptive, as well as some discussion about our team and team events in general.
2020-03-0234 minHelp From Future Self: A Conversational KeyForge Podcast41 What is the value of an Æmber? With special guest AuroreThis week’s episode brings a special guest, Aurore, owner of the Time Shapers blog & Belgium Grand Champion! We talk about what the value of an æmber means, as well as hit up a Maverick Mix segment! // Connect with Aurore on Twitter & through her Time Shapers blog: @MaterialPoetics www.timeshapers.com // If you wish to donate to HFFS here is our Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/hffspodcast • Please subscribe if you enjoyed this episode, and share it on your social channels. We appreciate any and all support. // If you wish to connect with us through social media @HFFSpodcast on Twitter...
2020-02-2733 minSanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 38: Skill Testing Cards Worlds Collide EditionArchons of the Crucible...
Sir Alex and Sir Dan are in the castle today and enjoying a friendly chat about the most skill-testing cards in Keyforge's third set Worlds Collide. Some of these cards they agree are incredibly difficult to maximize. Other, however, the knights argue are merely perceived to be difficult. A mirage put forward, no doubt, by devious forces that would like to see Castle Sanctumonius crumbled and ruined. But we see through this trick and say, "Away yee foul forces! Here we welcome only friends, and together we will always FORGE THOSE KEYS!"
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2020-02-2554 min
2020-02-2411 minSanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 37: Community QuestionsArchons of the Crucible...
Sir Jake and Sir Dan are up to the challenge. What challenge do you ask? Let me tell you, friend. We put out the call on Discord, on Twitter, on Facebook, and again on Facebook to ask us any question that popped into your mind. And do you know what we did? We answered. Every. Single. One. There are those who back down to a challenge, but the knights of castle Sanctumonius are not those. No. Unless, of course, the challenge is really hard. In that case, maybe. But in the case we are considering...
2020-02-1859 minSanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 36: Noah, the Knight of AoAArchons of the Crucible...
We put out the call. Who, we asked, in the wild world of the crucible would be so daring, brilliant, and, quite possibly, mad enough to pilot an Age of Ascension deck straight into the top 4 of the Albany Vault Tour. Our call was answered. In this episode, the knights welcome Sir Noah into the castle to discuss his experience and crazy run at the Vault Tour. We talk about his legendary deck, Dale. So hop into the episode and find out if a meta shift towards Dinos may in fact open a window for...
2020-02-1338 minSanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 35: Mass Mutation AnnouncementArchons of the Crucible...
SPOILERS INSIDE. We three knights come bearing news, and it is nothing short of grand. Set four MASS MUTATION has been announced by the one true Brad. Bringing you their mostly unfiltered and reactions to this announcement are nothing short of the three best co-hosts on this side of the crucible, Sir Dan, Sir Alex, and Sir Jake. What do they think of the announcement? What about the new way cards will be procedurally generated? What of this new great threat Deusillius, is it the EXODIA of KeyForge, and can it be stopped? We answer...
2020-02-0447 minSanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 34: Deck, Luck, or Skill? and VT Albany Analysis
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In this free-wheeling main topic, Sir Alex and Sir Jake dig into the question on all our minds after a big event: what leads to success in KeyForge? Before that, however, we take a look at the top four finishers at VT Albany and ask, what does this mean for the KeyForge meta moving forward? Hint: We think it matters a lot. And because we are all-knowing, ethereal knights, you should really take our word on this. We don't descend from our castle on high to give you this for you not to listen to u...
2020-01-2852 minSanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 33: A Tournament Tale and the New KnightArchons of the Crucible...
Archons of the crucible? Is this thing on? Ahem. Forget about us at your own peril because the knights of Sanctumonius are back, baby! Back and better than ever, by which of course I mean simply that there are more of us than ever. That's right. A third knight has joined the cast on a permanent basis. You know him well as Sir Alex, the one and only NickofSlots. So please join us in a silent showing of reverent adoration to welcome Alex officially into the ethereal role of a co-host. If that wasn't exciting...
2020-01-2145 minSanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 32: Brad AndresArchons of the Crucible,
We have a very special episode for you to enjoy over the holiday season. It is short (due to a technical error or fifteen), but dense with high-quality insight from a special guest. The knights are thrilled to welcome Sir Brad into the castle for the first, but hopefully not last time. We talk about, well, developing KeyForge, the goal for balance in the game, and get to peek behind the curtain of how this game is made. I hope you'll weather with us through this storm to reap the rewards and forge those keys...
2019-12-2430 minSanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 31: Prime Time with Dan and AlexThis episode’s sponsor: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/timelapsegames/manacrest and if you back this game please put Sanctumonius in the pledge notes to let them know that we sent you.
Archons of the Crucible,
Sir Jake here, I'm not exactly sure what this episode covers because I didn't record it. Ha! But a little birdy tells me that this episode explores a meta-analysis of World's Collide based on results from Primes and Pax Unplugged. Sir Dan and Sir Alex also cover House Logos. Now, time to listen to this thing. Here's to hoping for no copyright infringement! So cr...
2019-12-1856 minSanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 30: World’s Collide Card Win Rates with Alex
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Archons of the Crucible,
Another Jakeless Sanctumonius finds Sir Dan calling upon Sir Alex to come on and discuss the cards that are showing up early and successful amongst World’s Collide cards. The knights are able to discuss the overall list and hit Star Alliance and Saurians before time eludes them and they call it a day. Listen in and find out what is showing up and do...
2019-12-111h 05Sanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 29: Jake's Last Minute Sealed Prime Prep and the Event ReportArchons of the Crucible,
In this week's episode, the knights change course at the last moment to help Sir Jake prepare for an imminent competition, with tips on how to evaluate decks when choosing one out of three in the single deck sealed format. This competition, a KeyForge prime tournament, does indeed come to fruition and with Sir Jake in attendance. Thanks to the marvel of modern technology (thanks to our friends in house Logos to be sure), we manage to bring you a report of the event within this very episode. Also, we suffer not one, but two...
2019-12-041h 03Sanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 28: Commentating KeyForge and Worlds Collide Meta Predictions with Erich TaylorArchons of the Crucible,
We may have gone a bit overboard on the doozy of an episode with not one, but two main topics. But then again, it isn't every day we welcome into the Sanctumonius castle someone with the KeyForge bona fides as team SAS-LP's own Erich Taylor AKA JusticeBlinded. In this episode, we introduce a brand new segment: SHORTY'S BREW, where we ask a quick question you can discuss over brews on one of the crucible's many pubs. We get into a discussion of KeyForge commentary and how to do it well, but we don't stop there...
2019-11-201h 12Sanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 27: Dan's Wild Worlds Collide Weekend
Archons of the Crucible,
Long have we waited with bated breath for the arrival of Worlds Collide. This past weekend, that wait finally came to an end. This castle's loyal knight, Sir Dan, was determined to make the most of it. He did so, participating in not one, not two, but three release weekend tournaments! In this episode, two friends talk of a joyous weekend past, sharing some first impressions and surprises along the way. Friends, this game keeps getting better and better. We salute you, listener, and are so happy to have friends like you along for the r...
2019-11-131h 00Sanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 26: Sealed Tournament TipsArchons of the Crucible,
Sealed tournaments are pure magic. Mystery, intrigue, and discovery, it is all there. Each tournament is as unique as the decks that make up the great game of KeyForge. In this episode of Sanctumonius, allow Sir Jake, Sir Dan, and Sir Alex to guide you into the fires of sealed, so you might emerge victoriously. We offer up our best tips, strategies, and thinking about the sealed format so that you can take down the next store championship, prime, or vault tour in front of you. With these tips firmly inside your pocket...
2019-11-061h 08
Sanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 25: Preparing for a Tournament with FriendsArchons of the Crucible,
It's spooky season. Sir Jake has gone missing leaving poor Sir Dan terrified and alone in the dark, gloomy castle. As dark consumed the last embers of the dying day, two friends have appeared to illuminate the castle once more with the power of friendship! For the first time ever, there are two guest co-hosts in the castle. Sanctumonius Communiteam's own Sir Alex Slotnick returns for a 3rd appearance on the show. We also welcome Blake aka @blvdPAPERFIGHT from the Help From Future Self Podcast into the castle for the first time. Together t...
2019-10-2947 minSanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 24: What Happened in Vegas with Justin KirkmanArchons of the Crucible,
A dark cloud rose in the west, and its specter has hung over the KeyForge community for some days. There is only one knight who can dispell this dark force, a chosen one... a Key Man. Could it be that this true hero is the one, who himself is most afflicted by this darkness? Welcome, this knight, Sir Kirkman the Keyman (Justin Kirkman) into the castle for the first time. Therein he will join forces with our sanctified co-hosts to reflect on this trying time so that we might move forward together into a...
2019-10-1653 min
Sanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 19: Vault Tour Krakow with Aurore RaccahArchons of the Crucible,
Greetings and welcome to Sanctumonius. If like us you are on a quest to improve your game, you do not want to miss this week's episode. Today a new knight joins us in our castle to talk about her experience at Vault Tour Krakow. If you don't already know Aurore, she is not only one of the most skilled at combat within the crucible, but she is also one of the most skilled with the quill. You can find all of her great KeyForge articles at her blog, which is linked below. Now...
2019-09-101h 00