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KeyForge Public Radio21. The Sanctum Playbook in Winds of ExchangeDon't get too sanctumonius about this one! It's the Sanctum Playbook for Winds of Exchange. Dive into what this house can do with Zach as he walks you through what to look out for. Oh, if Sanctum ever seals any giant creatures up, don't Open the Seal. That's a bad idea.In the KPR Merch Shop:Golden Resource Tee  KPR TeeThank you to our Frequency Fanatic Patreon supporters, like Zirpu!Join the KPR Patreon to vote on content, join the discord, and more. Find this episode on the website.
2023-10-1121 minCall of Discovery: A KeyForge Podcast
Call of Discovery: A KeyForge Podcast107. Ghost Galaxy’s Adjustments with Jake Frydman of SanctumoniusCall of Discovery completed its run. Now you can find Zach on the strategy podcast KeyForge Public Radio, which helps create more informed KeyForge players. Search for it on the platform you're on, or visit www.keyforgepublicradio.com.Zach brings Jake Frydman on to discuss Ghost Galaxy's adjustments to their in-testing competitive formats, communication style, and his reaction to big changes to KeyForge. Jake co-hosted the now-retired KeyForge podcast Sanctumonius and is currently a co-host of Decision Space, the podcast about decisions in games, alongside Brendan Hansen aka Burnside.
2022-10-151h 01Call of Discovery: A KeyForge Podcast
Call of Discovery: A KeyForge Podcast94. The Art of KeyForge with FFG Art Director Steve HamiltonSteve Hamilton, who has illustrated over 35 KeyForge cards under the name BalanceSheet, joins us to talk about his role as an Art Director for Fantasy Flight Games. Steve's Cards: https://archonarcana.com/BalanceSheet  Sanctunonius interview with Steve from early 2020: https://sanctumonius.podbean.com/e/episode-42-with-keyforge-artist-balance-sheet/  ********* The New Player Guide: https://archonarcana.com/New_Player_Guide  Join our Patreon Family: https://www.patreon.com/callofdiscovery When you support us on Patreon, you get access to our behind-the-scenes show Beyond Discovery! Discover our Merch: https://teespring.com/s...
2021-12-1634 minSanctumonius: A KeyForge Podcast
Sanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastDecision Space Pilot: Kanagawa Archons of the Crucible... In this episode, Sir Jake and Knight of Sanctumonius Sir Burnside reveal something completely different...  In this special episode, you will hear episode one of their new podcast project, Decision Space. Decision Space is a podcast about board games and specifically, the decisions in games. In episode one we discuss the decisions in Kanagawa a 2016 board game by Bruno Cathala and Charles Chevallier and published by IELLO. We are desperate to hear your feedback. We can be reached on twitter @jakefryd and @burnsidebh and on the Sanctumonius discord. Or you can be the ve...
2021-01-2658 minTimeshapers Podcast
Timeshapers 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 minSanctumonius: A KeyForge Podcast
Sanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 53 - MM SkilltestersThe bare bones production quality on this one. A big thank you to Zach from Call of Discovery doing most of the heavy lifting in preparing this podcast. An even bigger thank you to the community that has supported us. I (Dan) go into more details on this episode but with current life and world conditions we will be on a hiatus for the time being. If there are topics that pop that we decide to reconvene and record you better be sure that we will do so, but right now things are hectic and unfortunately have to cull...
2020-12-1130 minSanctumonius: A KeyForge Podcast
Sanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 52 - The Glorious EccoedoToday Sir Dan and Sir Alex are joined by Sir Eccoedo THE Glorious You champion. He battled through a 100 person qualifier and then dispatched the top 16 using the following Mass Mutations deck: https://decksofkeyforge.com/decks/212a437f-f448-4d87-a0ef-69f0e2a77ee3   We pick his brain to find out how he came to be bathed in such glory. Join us as we speak with not only our player champion but also our bracket predictor champion. Remember, always bet on yourself!   Glorious You Stats ht...
2020-10-1234 minSanctumonius: A KeyForge Podcast
Sanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 51 - Glorious You Qualifier Meta and Top 16 PreviewToday Lady Aurore sits in with Sir Dan as they review the hard stats and numbers of those decks that competed in the open best of one archon qualifier last Saturday and then quickly preview the upcoming top 16 for this Sunday October 11th. Please see the links below for the spreadsheets that were discussed and FORGE THOSE KEYS! Glorious You Stats https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1epvKX8l6mkTJSfdt0Sy51ssglHaPT2rn4_UvTmTjLRY/edit#gid=1656069890   Glorious You Top 16  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1iJOnFpfAdidXLUlC9JaAGCzAwUjJL9QZzj0Ywk5g3...
2020-10-0950 minTimeshapers Podcast
Timeshapers 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 minSanctumonius: A KeyForge Podcast
Sanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 50 - Drafting KeyForgeIn this episode sad and Jakeless, Sir Alex and Sir Dan talk a new Keyforge variant the Sanctumonious discord community has come up with called Unnatural Selection. Also we announce some details regarding "The Glorious You" a new free to enter tournament.   Unnatural Selection Format: This is an archon format where prior to the deck selection stage a draft takes place to determine the houses your deck must contain. Drafting takes place in pods of 8 people. At the start of each draft the players are each assigned a randmon place in the draft o...
2020-09-0443 minSanctumonius: A KeyForge Podcast
Sanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 49 - Hate CardsIn this episode, Sir Jake, Sir Alex, and Sir Dan talk about hate cards that you hate to love and love to hate. Join us in this free-wheeling conversation about all things HATE card. Sanctumonius Links: Support Sanctumonius on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sanctumonius Join the Sanctumonius Discord: https://discord.gg/2YDDRRZ Get your new design Sanctumonius merch here: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/sanctumonius?ref=search_box Sanctumonius Playmats: https://www.inkedgaming.com/pages/search-results-page?q=sanctumonius
2020-08-2956 minSanctumonius: A KeyForge Podcast
Sanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 48: Dark Tidings Rapid Reactions Archons of the Crucible... 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!!! Sanctumonius Links:  Support Sanctumonius on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sanctumonius Join the Sa...
2020-08-0535 minSanctumonius: A KeyForge Podcast
Sanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 47: Mass Mutation Initial Reactions Archons of the Crucible... 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 Podcast
Timeshapers 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 Podcast
Sanctumonius: 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 07Sanctumonius: A KeyForge Podcast
Sanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 45: KeyForge in a Pandemic Archons of the Crucible... 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 Podcast
Timeshapers 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 minSanctumonius: A KeyForge Podcast
Sanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastBonus Episode: 2 Mass Mutation Cards Revealed   Archons of the Crucible... 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.  Sanctumonius Links:  Support Sanctumonius on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sanctumonius Join the Sanctumonius Discord: https://discord.gg/2YDDRRZ Get your new design Sanctumonius merch here: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/sanctumonius?ref=search_box Sanctu...
2020-05-1209 minTimeshapers Podcast
Timeshapers 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 Podcast
Sanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 44: Team Sanctumonius Interviews for The Glorious Few Archons of the Crucible... 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!!!       Sanctumonius Links:  Support Sanctumonius on Patreon: https...
2020-04-2546 minTimeshapers Podcast
Timeshapers 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 Podcast
Sanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 43: Let's Play Comrade Durance with Burnside Archons of the Crucible... 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   !EXTRA CONTENT! D...
2020-04-1057 minSanctumonius: A KeyForge Podcast
Sanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 42: With KeyForge Artist Balance Sheet Archons of the Crucible... 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 minCall of Discovery: A KeyForge Podcast
Call of Discovery: A KeyForge Podcast28. KeyForge in a Time of DistancingCall of Discovery completed its run. Now you can find Zach on the strategy podcast KeyForge Public Radio, which helps create more informed KeyForge players. Search for it on the platform you're on, or visit www.keyforgepublicradio.com.Join Ed and Zach for a special episode in which they discuss enjoying the Keyforge community while dealing with the difficult realities currently facing many people. Find Blake online: https://twitter.com/blvdPAPERFIGHT | https://www.instagram.com/blvdpaperfight/Join the Sanctumonius discord server: https://discord.gg/sAFsbeQ 
2020-03-2616 minSanctumonius: A KeyForge Podcast
Sanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 41: News and Notes Archons of the Crucible... 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 minSanctumonius: A KeyForge Podcast
Sanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 40: Algorithmic Thinking   Archons of the Crucible... 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 minSanctumonius: A KeyForge Podcast
Sanctumonius: 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 minSanctumonius: A KeyForge Podcast
Sanctumonius: 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!" Sanctumonius Links: 
2020-02-2554 minSanctumonius: A KeyForge Podcast
Sanctumonius: 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 Podcast
Sanctumonius: 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 Podcast
Sanctumonius: 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 Podcast
Sanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 34: Deck, Luck, or Skill? and VT Albany Analysis  Archons of the Crucible... 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 Podcast
Sanctumonius: 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 Podcast
Sanctumonius: 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 Podcast
Sanctumonius: 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 Podcast
Sanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 30: World’s Collide Card Win Rates with Alex  This 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, 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 Podcast
Sanctumonius: 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 Podcast
Sanctumonius: 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 Podcast
Sanctumonius: 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 Podcast
Sanctumonius: 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 08Sanctumonius: A KeyForge Podcast
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 Podcast
Sanctumonius: 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 minSanctumonius: A KeyForge Podcast
Sanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 23: A Handful of Chains and AnomaliesArchons of the Crucible, You know him as the Dodger of Chains, but on this revelatory episode of Sanctumonius, Sir Dan undergoes a miraculous transformation. What's more? Could it be that our prayers from the last episode have been answered? Has the spirit's way to Worlds Collide starter sets been revealed. Indeed! And with Worlds Collide already in the hands of a glorious few (Target stores across America), the secrets of the set are beginning to reveal themselves. We'll dive into some of the most exciting secrets, anomalies, in this spoiler-filled episode of Sanctumonius. You already know wh...
2019-10-0850 minSanctumonius: A KeyForge Podcast
Sanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 22: Let Down for What? Big Organized Play NewsArchons of the Crucible, The big announcement has come and gone. Now left awestruck in the aftermath, there is nothing to do but rebuild our castle brick by glorious brick. In this episode, the knights discuss a slew of big announcements regarding organized play and an intriguing, innovative new type of card design we'll experience in Worlds Collide. We grapple with the fallout from expectations both exceeded and dashed in different corners of the KeyForge universe. Can the knights bring together two feuding factions? Find out in this episode. Together we must move forward in this strange...
2019-10-0155 minSanctumonius: A KeyForge Podcast
Sanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 21: Reading Opponents, Mind Games, and Fair Play  Archons of the Crucible, What is that you are holding in your hand? Is this the creature you wish to destroy? In this episode, the knights ponder the way playing KeyForge in the flesh can influence the way we deduce and influence our opponent to gain an advantage in the game. Are these tactics fair game? On that Sir Jake and Sir Dan do not necessarily agree. Intrigued? Well, what are you waiting for? Press play already to hear this meaty discussion and level up as a forger of keys and as an ambassador for t...
2019-09-2456 minSanctumonius: A KeyForge Podcast
Sanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 20: Top 4 at Vault Tour Collinsville! Featuring special guest Daniel Smith.Archons of the Crucible, From our humble beginnings of descending from our castle on high to impart weekly knowledge and wisdom to all the crucible, the knights of Sanctumonius now reach the glorious benchmark of twenty episodes. In this special episode, the knights recount the Vault Tour in Collinsville, where three members of the Sanctumonius communiTEAM fought their way to top 8. Furthermore, half of the top 4 are featured on this very episode! Speaking of, welcome special guest Daniel Smith into the castle. If that wasn't enough, artists of Sanctumonius have come together to forge new playmats for...
2019-09-171h 00Sanctumonius: A KeyForge Podcast
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 00Sanctumonius: A KeyForge Podcast
Sanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 18: ArchetypesArchons of the Crucible, Welcome back to the Sanctumonius Castle, Alex Slotnick. In this episode, THREE knights discuss deck archetypes in KeyForge. These archetypes include aggressive strategies more commonly known as racing, control strategies, combo strategies, and midrange or hybrid strategies. Allow our knights to guide you through each why this matters in a unique deck game like KeyForge. Each deck is a vessel unto itself and it guards the secrets within mightily. We do not hold all the answers to decks and archetypes, but today we forge one key to unlocking this puzzle. We invite you...
2019-09-0347 minSanctumonius: A KeyForge Podcast
Sanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 17: More Worlds Collide CardsArchons of the Crucible, Stay away if though is averse to spoilers! In this week's episode, Sir Dan returns. The knights, reunited once more, talk through more Worlds Collide cards that have already been revealed to the crucible. Each knight selects one card spoiled from each house that they are most excited about for a total of 14, glorious, shining new cards. Is it November already?! Join the Sanctumonius Discord: https://discord.gg/2YDDRRZ Support Sanctumonius on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sanctumonius Playmats Available Here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VN4...
2019-08-2744 minSanctumonius: A KeyForge Podcast
Sanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 16: Tales from the Gen Con Vault Tour with Alex SlotnickArchons of the Crucible, In this extremely special episode of Sanctumonius, the knights welcome their first-ever guest onto the show. Alex Slotnick AKA TheNickofSlots joins Sir Jake in the Sanctumonius castle to share wisdom and recount his tales of conquest at the Gen Con Vault Tour, where he made top 16 not once, but twice. So please join us in giving a warm welcome to Sir Alex on this weeks episode of Sanctumonius! Join the Sanctumonius Discord: https://discord.gg/2YDDRRZ Support Sanctumonius on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sanctumonius Playmats Available He...
2019-08-201h 05Sanctumonius: A KeyForge Podcast
Sanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 15: Worlds Collide (Reaction to New Mechanics and Card Spoilers)Archons of the crucible, On this week’s cast our two knights discuss the amazing turn out of Sanctumonius players at GenCon and the great woe they felt in not being alongside their fellow brethren and sisteren. Speaking of woe, NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! The most honorable house in the entire game has been removed from the next set -- due to our grievous injuries dished out to the meta of the game. Also mars was removed. Our knights also cover some of the early news regarding the new set World’s Collide and talk about a few new keyword abil...
2019-08-0653 minSanctumonius: A KeyForge Podcast
Sanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 14: On TiltArchons of the Crucible, Have you found yourself within the crucible feeling as though you were one standing against many? Have you needed to step back and just clear your mind? Has it felt smited no matter where you turned?  Archon, you have felt the icy clutches of tilt. Our two knights are here today to discuss how to identify when you are on tilt, and share the radiant truth that you will need to tell tilt to,"BEGONE! Our knights also discuss being a good opponent before the tilt sets in and how to r...
2019-07-2956 minSanctumonius: A KeyForge Podcast
Sanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 13: Building a CommunityArchons of the Crucible, Before you lies a ladder. At the bottom is nothingness. Vast, terrifying nothingness as the eye can see. At the top lies a treasure beyond your wildest imagination. A treasure worth more than gold or even glory in battle. That reward is nothing other than community, friendship, and the feeling of belonging to something greater than oneself. In today's episode, the knights of the Sanctumonius podcast talk about the obstacles our scribes may face ascending each rung. But more than that, we say to you, "climb." Together, we will build something great, and...
2019-07-2351 minSanctumonius: A KeyForge Podcast
Sanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 12: Skill Testing Cards Part 2Archons of the Crucible, The quest continues as our knights attempt to seek out the most difficult cards to play in each corner of the crucible. Today, the journey concludes with an exploration of house Mars, Sanctum, Shadows, and Untamed. Enjoy the show and don't forget to forge those keys! Join the Sanctumonius Discord: https://discord.gg/2YDDRRZ   Social Contacts Show Twitter : https://twitter.com/sanctumonius Show Email: sanctumonius@gmail.com   Dan Twitter: https://twitter.com/danissome1 Twitch: https://www.tw...
2019-07-161h 06Sanctumonius: A KeyForge Podcast
Sanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 11: Skill Testing Cards Part 1Today our two knights tackle the topic of cards that will test thine skills within the crucible. These cards are good cards but when truly wielded skillfully become great. Our two knights attempt to explain how to get the most out of these cards. Also appearing in this episode is a challenge from another kingdom in which a token of appreciation was sent to challenge our knights. And finally stay tuned to find out who gotteth thine gamma deck from Sir Jake. As always, stay on your guard, protect the weak, and FORGE THOSE KEYS!!!   J...
2019-07-1159 minSanctumonius: A KeyForge Podcast
Sanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 10: What's in the Secret Sauce of Great KeyForge Decks?Note: This episode may be less geared towards the casual KeyForge player than some of our other episodes. However, it is short and sweet, and I hope players of all levels of involvement with the game will still find this to be an enjoyable listen. Archons, In this episode of Sanctumonius, the knights discuss the secret to identifying a vault tour in your collection using science. A special thanks to loyal discordians 1StarPeeps and Lady Cafeina for providing a statistical analysis from which the knights draw upon. The banter around the round table then naturally t...
2019-07-0137 minSanctumonius: A KeyForge Podcast
Sanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 9: Updated AOA Card EvaluationsArchons, Today, Sir Dan discusses his epic Archon event in which he piloted the mighty House Sanctum alongside House Mars' and their generous abduction combo.Sir Jake then reconsiders if he made the right call about his sealed deck in the Vault Tour after all. Then, our two knights had an exceedingly long discussion about cards from AoA that have impressed and left them wanting. Some cards promoted true brotherhood, whilst others caused each knight to suspect the other of being an imperial traitor. Please consider the cards that were discussed and feel free to send courier...
2019-06-241h 34Sanctumonius: A KeyForge Podcast
Sanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 8: Vault Tour Origins ExperienceArchons of the crucible, In today's recording, Sir Jake has returned from a land known as Columbus, Ohio. He returns with tales of the Origins Game Fair and the Vault Tour within. Sir Dan has returned from an island a renewed man, for his head cold is, at long last no more. Together our knights dissect Sir Jake's sealed pool and finally agree on something. Today's episode wraps up with a Clear Mind segment on the Archimedes bug. What are you waiting for? Go forth Archons and FORGE THOSE KEYS! (Photo depicts Brad Andres, KeyForge l...
2019-06-1857 minSanctumonius: A KeyForge Podcast
Sanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 7: Age of Ascension Combos and SynergyArchons of the crucible, In today's audio recording, our intrepid knights talk about various tricks and strong combinations of abilities to be aware of. Sir Dan talks of his freeing of many new archons and the inspiration that brought him while Sir Jake speaks of his epic quest! A new segment, Clear Mind, was brought forth, where our knights explain a complex rules interaction. Finally a Sanctumonius adaptive archon league is forming and if you are interested in participating join the discord and sign up. In closing, as always go forth, Archons, and FORGE THOSE KEYS!
2019-06-1059 minSanctumonius: A KeyForge Podcast
Sanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 6: Age of Ascension First ImpressionsArchons of the Crucible, Today our two knights recap their release event experiences and first impressions of this new age. They further discuss new cards they are most excited for and most surprised by. In the OSAM Dan strikes out against the so called Martian Generosity stating that is not so generous to the player across the table. Prepare thineselves for the new Age of Ascension with it’s ever increasing battle lines, reap hate, and increased archiving. Go forth and FORGE THOSE KEYS!!! Sanctumonius Discord: https://discord.gg/AQtpT5b   ...
2019-06-041h 04Sanctumonius: A KeyForge Podcast
Sanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastExtra: On Errata in Rules Version 1.3In this impromptu episode of Sanctumonius, our zealous knights discuss the new errata that is shaking the KeyForge world. Join Sanctumonius on Discord: https://discord.gg/hTWTYSd Follow Sanctumonius on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sanctumonius
2019-05-2919 minSanctumonius: A KeyForge Podcast
Sanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 5: Buy, Sell, TradeArchons of the Crucible, Today our intrepid Knights discuss their inspirations. Sir Jake attended his first gaming convention and represented house Sanctum proudly. Sir Dan continues to blather on about the “Discord”, whatever that is, and how the highly skilled players with top notch decks has increased his skill within the crucible. For the main topic, the secondary markets were discussed and how you can navigate these markets to find the deck of your dreams at a price that won’t force you to take an oath of poverty. And finally the OSAM segmen...
2019-05-2843 minSanctumonius: A KeyForge Podcast
Sanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 4: Play MistakesJoin Sanctumonius on Discord: https://discord.gg/hTWTYSd Follow Sanctumonius on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sanctumonius Episode Contents Inspiration - Discord and the pivot point Main Topic - Common play mistakes OSAM - The Crucible Online    
2019-05-2050 minSanctumonius: A KeyForge Podcast
Sanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 3: Tournament TipsJoin Sanctumonius on Discord: https://discord.gg/hTWTYSd Follow Sanctumonius on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sanctumonius Episode 3: Tournament Tips -Inspiration (Tournament Report, Lots of Practice, and Index Cards) -Main Topic -OSAM (Bidding with New Players)
2019-05-1348 minKey Chains: A Keyforge Podcast
Key Chains: A Keyforge PodcastEpisode 15 - Our Audio Got Key HammeredToday, we repeat ourselves... about sealed!  The deck we reviewed was: https://www.keyforgegame.com/deck-details/7918ffcc-0fe8-4a83-8ab0-61058d4833d5 Our Shout Out was: https://twitter.com/sanctumonius Intro and Outro music from UltraCat's track, Space Love Attack from the Free Music Archive
2019-05-1042 minSanctumonius: A KeyForge Podcast
Sanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastEpisode 2: Vault Tour Denver Finals AnalysisJoin Sanctumonius on Discord: https://discord.gg/hTWTYSd Follow Sanctumonius on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sanctumonius Episode 2: Vault Tour Denver Finals Analysis -Inspiration (Team Tourney and the Shatter Pause) -Main Topic -One Stood Against Many (LANS)
2019-05-0649 minSanctumonius: A KeyForge Podcast
Sanctumonius: A KeyForge PodcastSanctumonius: A Keyforge Podcast (Episode 1)Join the Sanctumonius Discord - LINK FIXED - : https://discord.gg/pKvyef   Episode 1: The Best Things About KeyForge -Weekly Play Update “Inspiration”  -Main Topic -One Stood Against Many (Key Charge)  
2019-04-2847 min