Things just got a lot more complicated. Brendan and Hayden talk about the recent break out deck from The Calling Melbourne, Dash I/O. What does this mean for the World's Classic Constructed Meta? Is Dash I/O actually broken or did Tom just run hot on the weekend? Where does Uzuri fit in the wake of the Calling victory? Take Our Survey: https://forms.gle/VJMvxKWzvZdmRBes9Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPassReview Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpassEmail:...

Brendan and Hayden break down the layers of the metagame surrounding worlds. Learn what we consider as "the Dromai imperative", how to navigate a non-linear metagame and what early choices you can make to succeed in this environment. Hayden will share some of the decks that are lurking on his short list to potential play for worlds. We might even cover how brutes and guardians might get in on the fun. Take Our Survey: https://forms.gle/VJMvxKWzvZdmRBes9Patreon:...

Dromai came in droves to Dallas and ended up on top. We discuss the top 3 heroes represented in the Dallas metagame and how they might impact the World Championships. Will Katsu and Fai emerge? Will Bravo finally seem good to Brendan? Does Azalea have a window to return alongside Bullseye Bracers? Can Iyslander find a handhold and play the fun police to a potential rebirth of aggressive Dromai counters? We observed (and commented on stream) some of the best this past weekend and we'll share...

Taipei concluded in a flurry of 6 heroes represented in the top 8 with Azalea landing on top. Hayden attended and managed to collect a few great stories and insights. We discuss the Dromai list that Nick Butcher navigated to a 2nd place finish (and Hayden managed a Day 2 with). Stay tuned for our coverage of the deck, the metagame, and the upcoming events as the future of FAB unfolds.    Dromai Decklist: https://fabrary.net/decks/01HD0CD66CGF6C5FR8AJYSXKXK Patreon:...

Tariq Patel joins Brendan and Hayden riding the high of release weekend. The trio attempts to dissect and discuss their thoughts on Drafting Bright Lights. We also discuss the recent removal of draftfab.com and speculate on the rationale. We also have some early results to discuss what appears to be an almost unchanged classic constructed metagame.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPassReview Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpassEmail: [email protected]:...

Off the back of two pre-releases each, Brendan and Hayden break down their thoughts on Bright Lights; What's the strongest hero/strategy? Are Evo's overpowered? Does Bright Lights have meaningful deckbuilding decisions and skill expressive gameplay?Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPassReview Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpassEmail: [email protected]: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQSpotify:...

Brendan and Hayden break down every card in Flesh and Blood's new set 'Bright Lights' and give each card a rating based on how they expect the card to perform in limited (Commons and Rares)Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPassReview Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpassEmail: [email protected]: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-wTwitter: @BrendanAPG (Brendan)...

In today's episode, Hayden and Brendan break down the recent banned and suspended announcement, as well as go over Bright Light spoilers. This episode also features and special guest appearance from The Teklo Foundry walking us through the secrets of team blitz(https://www.youtube.com/@TheTekloFoundry)Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPassReview Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpassEmail: [email protected]:...

In today's episode, Hayden and Brendan are joined by Australian National Champion Sam Sutherland for a complete Dash masterclass. Sam is a true Dash specialist and has brought the hero to multiple top finishes in the past year. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPassReview Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpassEmail: [email protected]: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQSpotify:...

In today's episode, we delve deep into the strategies of winning high-level competitive card game tournaments. From understanding the ever-evolving meta, to employing psychological tactics that can give you an edge, to the art of choosing and modifying your deck on the fly - we cover it all. Drawing from our own experiences, and sprinkling in listener questions and real-world examples, we aim to equip you with the knowledge and insight needed to rise to the top. Whether you're aiming for...

This week we break down the past weekend of Nationals - with some notes on various tournaments in addition to our own experiences. We open Hayden's Gold Foil and discuss the upcoming releases. We close with the dichotomy of Kano and the inherent risks and rewards of all-in heroes!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPassReview Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpassEmail: [email protected]: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQSpotify:...

This week we are breaking down exactly what we expect to see as Nationals season kicks off this weekend across the world. With eyes on regions far and wide, to the Calling and Nationals in Las Vegas. Don't miss this episode as the most refined lists start to spill out in the the world...unless secrets are being kept for worlds (and we discuss that possibility too)!Tariq's Tier List: https://twitter.com/TariqPatel10/status/1693684845237391847?s=20Patreon:...

Majinbae joins us this week to discuss Wizard in the current meta. Why is Isylander having so much success? Is Warmonger's actually good? What does good preparation look like and how does one get ahead of the current metagame trends by going over the top of opposing strategies. Is Kano 'The Truth' for Nationals? All this and more answered in this weeks episode.Kano Deck: https://fabrary.net/decks/01GZ5AK4XWP8DBCCC853M6N3E1Isylander Deck:...

Pablo Pintor joins us this week to discuss what it takes to be one of the best players in Flesh and Blood. We cover a range of topics including future classic constructed meta, Monarch draft, and early expectations for Flesh and Blood's upcoming Mechanologist set Bright Lights. Stay tuned for tips on what to experiences to target if you happen to be travelling to Barcelona.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPassReview Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpassEmail:...

Brendan and Hayden break down the results from The Calling Birmingham and revisit some of their previous classic constructed meta evaluations. You could say they were "star struck" at the past weekends results. The show notes say that the top 8 had 3...Bravo and 2 Katsu?  Is this 2020? You'll get all the details you need to start to anticipate the next twists and turns in the dynamic CC metagame. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPassReview Us:...

Brendan and Hayden break down the recent Dusk Till Dawn Battle Hardened results in an effort to peel the layers back on the new classic constructed meta. Iyslander has emerged as an early winner and it's worth examining why. Warmonger's Diplomacy has caused some imbalanced turn cycles and the meta is ready to respond. Our thoughts will hopefully help light the way forward as we examine frequency of heroes, top 8 results, and what could be waiting to take the next trophy. Patreon:...

Brendan and Hayden are joined this week by Flesh and Blood game designer Bryan Gotlieb to talk about the future of Flesh and Blood. Expect a deep dive on Dusk Till Dawn design, Monarch limited, a break down of all the new/revamped heroes, and much more! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPassReview Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpassEmail: [email protected]: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQSpotify:...

Brendan and Hayden dive into the Light spoilers from Dusk Till Dawn.  We ask a lot of double-headed questions, and attempt to flip the script on the new iteration of Prism. Boltyn has some new tools and some exciting generics are entering the fray. There's a lot to be revealed as these cards enter the wild this weekend and we can position you to get more fluent with the upcoming environment! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPassReview Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpassEmail:...

Brendan and Hayden dive into the Shadow spoilers from Dusk Till Dawn. We'll share our general impressions on the heroes, the new effects and how blood debt will be leveraged moving forward. Is 13 the new lucky number? Join us this week to get ahead of the pack on evaluating these exciting new cards. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPassReview Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpassEmail: [email protected]:...

Brendan and Hayden are joined by Brodie Spurlock to talk about what it takes to be a Flesh and Blood "prodigy". Brodie dives into his testing process, the +EV tournament life, and much more! This episode is jam packed with HUERISTICS to help you elevate your Flesh and Blood game. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPassReview Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpassEmail: [email protected]: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQSpotify:...

Mailbag! We've got some hot questions this week. We discuss our take(s) on potential PVE structures and benefits. We go deep on how to go from an intermediate player to slightly more leveled-up. We even grill Hayden on how exactly he got from a 7.5 to a 9 (out of 10) confidence interval for Singapore. Some of the best nuggets of wisdom come from solid questions, and we have all these and more! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPassReview Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpassEmail:...

This week on the pod we are recapping Hayden’s Calling Singapore top8 and speaking to his testing partner and winner of the Calling Nick Butcher later in the pod. Hayden and Nick along with previous Calling winner Matt Rodgers all ran the same Oldhim list, spare 2 late minute swaps, to top 8, top4 and to the trophy. So how exactly did the only 3 players on the same list and plans have such success at a near 300 person Calling featuring some of the best players in the world? Patreon:...

This week Brendan and Hayden dive into "endgames"; what are they? do they happen in the "second cycle"? does every deck have to play an "endgame"? All this and more answered in this weeks pod. If you're a current or aspiring competitive player in Flesh and Blood, this is surely and episode you're not going to want to miss. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPassReview Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpassEmail: [email protected]:...

This week we break down the secret sauce between all of FaB's best decks (current and past), consistency. We've seen time and time again that there is a repeatable formula for the "best decks" in Flesh and Blood and in this pod we break down all the different contributing factors. If you're looking to be ahead of the curve for Dusk Til' Dawn, this pod is for you. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPassReview Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpassEmail:...

Pablo Pintor has carried Oldhim's baton across the finish line and into Living Legend status! We examine the aftermath of Antwerp, how Oldhim leaving the CC scene will change things, and start to weigh in on the results so far of Road to Nationals. We go over potential starting points for the back half of Road to Nationals season and weigh in on many potential decks from Kano to Fai. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPassReview Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpassEmail:...