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KeyForge Public Radio is a strategy and news podcast helping create informed KeyForge players, hosted by Zach Armstrong. Visit the website to see all strategy episodes, and join us on the journey to unlock the Unique Card Game. To support KeyForge Public Radio, join our Patreon or rock some merch!

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    36. Richard Garfield Interview: Variance as a Design Choice [Epilogue]

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 25:54


    Sike! One more, nerds. Richard Garfield's back. We chat about the role variance plays in his game design. It's cool.  Read more on Richard's latest in-progress video game, Chaos Agents. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    35. Interview with Candice Harris of BoardGameGeek

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 70:10


    Candice Harris, of the BoardGameGeek media team, found KeyForge in November and hasn't looked back. Zach interviewed her to find out what drew her into the game and what she enjoys about it. Keep an eye out for her casual play KeyForge series on BoardGameGeek coming in a few months!This is the final episode of KeyForge Public Radio. Thank you to everyone who listened; you can reach Zach at zach@roosterhigh.com. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    34. The History of KeyForge: The First Five Years

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 27:41


    This is an account of the first five years of KeyForge, the Unique Deck Game.Sources cited in this episode:The Creation of Magic: The Gathering (WOTC)Richard Garfield's new strategy game (Tech Radar)The Unique Story of Unique Games (FFG)Top Collectible Games--Spring 2019 (ICv2)2019 World Championships (FFG)Down, but not Out (FFG)The Once and Future KeyForge (GG via Internet Archive) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    33. Grim Reminders Deck Discovery: "Brother the Machine"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 29:35


    I have one entire Grim Reminders deck, provided to me by a friend. Let's talk about it! Link to the deck:Bialfi "Brother the Machine" Ingesson ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    32. [Replay] Team Covenant's Power Seven in KeyForge

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 69:26


    In this replay episode from Call of Discovery (my previous KeyForge podcast with cohost Ed Pocock, which ran from 2019 to 2023), Ed and I discuss Team Covenant's Power Seven and how they relate to KeyForge. The Power Seven are card game mechanics and design choices that have emerged as critically important considerations across any card game.In the KPR Merch Shop:Golden Resource TeeKPR 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.Visit the websiteShop the MerchFollow on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.KeyForge Public Radio is produced by Rooster High Productions, where Zach creates podcast-powered content marketing for professional service businesses. If you or someone you know is interested in leveraging a single recording sessions per month to generate high-trust, on-brand, and multi-platform social media content that markets your business every day, email Zach at zach@roosterhigh.com. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    31. [Replay] How Accessible is KeyForge?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 62:36


    This week and next, we're replaying some of my favorite Call of Discovery episodes (my KeyForge podcast before KPR, with cohost Ed Pocock). First up is our interview with BJ aka MisterBoardGamer on how accessible KeyForge is to get into!In the KPR Merch Shop:Golden Resource TeeKPR 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.Visit the websiteShop the MerchFollow on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.KeyForge Public Radio is produced by Rooster High Productions, where Zach creates podcast-powered content marketing for professional service businesses. If you or someone you know is interested in leveraging a single recording sessions per month to generate high-trust, on-brand, and multi-platform social media content that markets your business every day, email Zach at zach@roosterhigh.com. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    30. 10,000 Downloads: The Story So Far

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 16:38


    From a metagame episode to a meta episode! This show recently hit 10,000 downloads. But what does that mean? And who is this Zach guy anyways?In the KPR Merch Shop:Golden Resource TeeKPR 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.Visit the websiteShop the MerchFollow on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.KeyForge Public Radio is produced by Rooster High Productions, where Zach creates podcast-powered content marketing for professional service businesses. If you or someone you know is interested in leveraging a single recording sessions per month to generate high-trust, on-brand, and multi-platform social media content that markets your business every day, email Zach at zach@roosterhigh.com. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    29. 2023 KeyForge Metagame Discussion with SecondAct

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 75:06


    I brought on SecondAct to discuss the 2023 KeyForge metagame. How did Winds of Exchange shake things ups? What's the story behind Legionary Trainer + Scholar showing up in force halfway through the season? Listen to his podcast Weekend Keywarriors, anywhere you get your podcasts!In the KPR Merch Shop:Golden Resource TeeKPR 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.Visit the websiteShop the MerchFollow on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.KeyForge Public Radio is produced by Rooster High Productions, where Zach creates podcast-powered content marketing for professional service businesses. If you or someone you know is interested in leveraging a single recording sessions per month to generate high-trust, on-brand, and multi-platform social media content that markets your business every day, email Zach at zach@roosterhigh.com.(00:00) - 29. 2023 KeyForge Metagame Discussion with SecondAct (00:15) - Introduction and Guest Introduction (01:06) - Discussion on KeyForge Metagame (01:49) - Exploring the Role of Second Act in KeyForge (02:35) - The Impact of Legionary Trainer Scholar in KeyForge (03:30) - The Role of KeyForge Teams in Tournament Success (05:40) - The Influence of Winds of Exchange on the Metagame (06:48) - Anticipating the Impact of Grim Reminders (09:14) - The Rise and Fall of Scholar and Trainer (10:24) - The Story of Second Act Who Lionizes Helium (20:55) - The Importance of Deck Selection and Meta Calls (22:49) - The Decline of Infurnace in the Meta (38:08) - Meta Shifts and Game Mechanics: Wards (38:56) - The Evolution of Wards in KeyForge (39:36) - Impact of Wards on Different Sets (40:09) - Predictions for Wards in Grim Reminders (40:40) - The Power of Wards in House Saurian (41:23) - Potential of Worlds Collide Decks in 2024 (41:58) - The Importance of Creature Control (42:12) - The Paradox of Creature Control in Worlds Collide (44:04) - The Eternal Question of Artifact Control (44:45) - The Impact of Artifact Control in Major Tournaments (49:05) - The Future of Artifact Control in Grim Reminders (54:56) - Reflections on Deck Ascension, Set Rotation, and No Restrictions (01:01:51) - Speculations for the 2024 Vault Tour Season ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    28. House Roles in Modern KeyForge, Part 3: Burst House

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 21:22


    The podcast Bouncing Deathquark introduced in 2019 the strategic framework of "main house, support house, burst house" as a way to understand the role a house plays in a deck. We're doing a fresh examination of each house role over coming episodes to understand how they work with everything that's evolved in KeyForge in the past four years.In the KPR Merch Shop:Golden Resource TeeKPR 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.Visit the websiteShop the MerchFollow on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.KeyForge Public Radio is produced by Rooster High Productions, where Zach creates podcast-powered content marketing for professional service businesses. If you or someone you know is interested in leveraging a single recording sessions per month to generate high-trust, on-brand, and multi-platform social media content that markets your business every day, email Zach at zach@roosterhigh.com. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    27. House Roles in Modern KeyForge, Part 2: Support Roles

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 17:55


    The podcast Bouncing Deathquark introduced in 2019 the strategic framework of "main house, support house, burst house" as a way to understand the role a house plays in a deck. We're doing a fresh examination of each house role over coming episodes to understand how they work with everything that's evolved in KeyForge in the past four years.In the KPR Merch Shop:Golden Resource TeeKPR 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.Visit the websiteShop the MerchFollow on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.KeyForge Public Radio is produced by Rooster High Productions, where Zach creates podcast-powered content marketing for professional service businesses. If you or someone you know is interested in leveraging a single recording sessions per month to generate high-trust, on-brand, and multi-platform social media content that markets your business every day, email Zach at zach@roosterhigh.com. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    26. House Roles in Modern KeyForge, Part 1: Main House

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 23:13


    The podcast Bouncing Deathquark introduced in 2019 the strategic framework of "main house, support house, burst house" as a way to understand the role a house plays in a deck. We're doing a fresh examination of each house role over coming episodes to understand how they work with everything that's evolved in KeyForge in the past four years.In the KPR Merch Shop:Golden Resource TeeKPR 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.Visit the websiteShop the MerchFollow on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.KeyForge Public Radio is produced by Rooster High Productions, where Zach creates podcast-powered content marketing for professional service businesses. If you or someone you know is interested in leveraging a single recording sessions per month to generate high-trust, on-brand, and multi-platform social media content that markets your business every day, email Zach at zach@roosterhigh.com. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    25. Your Essential Guide to the Discard Pile in KeyForge

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 28:17


    The pile of "used cards" off to the side is actually pretty dang important as a growing source of critical information on both your and your opponent's side of the playmat. Zach guides you through how information in the discard pile can be wielded to great effect.In the KPR Merch Shop:Golden Resource TeeKPR 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.Visit the websiteShop the MerchFollow on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.KeyForge Public Radio is produced by Rooster High Productions, where Zach creates podcast-powered content marketing for professional service businesses. If you or someone you know is interested in leveraging a single recording sessions per month to generate high-trust, on-brand, and multi-platform social media content that markets your business every day, email Zach at zach@roosterhigh.com. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    24. How to Manage Token Creature Variance

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 14:10


    The token creature mechanic in Winds of Exchange is great fun, but can cause frustrating situations when you "tokenize" an important card that you needed. This mechanic will always introduce variance, but you can learn how to manage the risks more carefully by breaking down the opportunity costs of each decision involved.In the KPR Merch Shop:Golden Resource TeeKPR 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.Visit the websiteShop the MerchFollow on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.KeyForge Public Radio is produced by Rooster High Productions, where Zach creates podcast-powered content marketing for professional service businesses. If you or someone you know is interested in leveraging a single recording sessions per month to generate high-trust, on-brand, and multi-platform social media content that markets your business every day, email Zach at zach@roosterhigh.com. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    23. Open the Seal and Unleash the Thing From The Deep!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 10:54


    KPR has exclusive Grim Reminders spoilers courtesy of Ghost Galaxy! View the cards on the blog on the KPR website.The Grim Reminders Gamefound campaign continues, click here to support it.In the KPR Merch Shop:Golden Resource TeeKPR 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.Visit the websiteShop the MerchFollow on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.KeyForge Public Radio is produced by Rooster High Productions, where Zach creates podcast-powered content marketing for professional service businesses. If you or someone you know is interested in leveraging a single recording sessions per month to generate high-trust, on-brand, and multi-platform social media content that markets your business every day, email Zach at zach@roosterhigh.com. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    22. Your Guide to Creating a Successful Local KeyForge Scene

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 22:56


    You love KeyForge, but the missing piece is often a strong local scene where weekly play occurs. Zach shares his lessons and experiences from more than three years of building his local scene so you can take all applicable knowledge to grow your local scene - and not burn out while doing it.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.Visit the websiteShop the MerchFollow on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.KeyForge Public Radio is produced by Rooster High Productions, where Zach creates podcast-powered content marketing for professional service businesses. If you or someone you know is interested in leveraging a single recording sessions per month to generate high-trust, on-brand, and multi-platform social media content that markets your business every day, email Zach at zach@roosterhigh.com. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    21. The Sanctum Playbook in Winds of Exchange

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 21:07


    Don'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.Visit the websiteShop the MerchFollow on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.KeyForge Public Radio is produced by Rooster High Productions, where Zach creates podcast-powered content marketing for professional service businesses. If you or someone you know is interested in leveraging a single recording sessions per month to generate high-trust, on-brand, and multi-platform social media content that markets your business every day, email Zach at zach@roosterhigh.com.(00:00) - Cold Open (00:28) - Introduction: The Sanctum Playbook in Winds of Exchange (02:17) - Capturing Aember (06:46) - Specialized Aember Burst (10:49) - Game-warping Artifacts (13:40) - Token Creature Overview: Squire (14:40) - Token Creature Overview: Defender (16:03) - Token Creature Overview: Cleric (17:36) - Token Creature Overview: Disciple (18:52) - Outro ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    20. The Mars Playbook in Winds of Exchange

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 27:54


    Mars comes back to KeyForge in Winds of Exchange, and they are good. Learn all about what strengths they bring to the battleline in this Playbook episode, so you'll know what to look out for and how to best use Mars. In the KPR Merch Shop:Golden Resource TeeKPR 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.Visit the websiteShop the MerchFollow on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.KeyForge Public Radio is produced by Rooster High Productions, where Zach creates podcast-powered content marketing for professional service businesses. If you or someone you know is interested in leveraging a single recording sessions per month to generate high-trust, on-brand, and multi-platform social media content that markets your business every day, email Zach at zach@roosterhigh.com.(00:00) - Cold Open (00:21) - Introduction (01:54) - Creature Control (05:29) - Token Swarm Synergies (10:40) - Must-Answer Creatures In Mars (11:59) - Aember Control (17:51) - Token Creature Overview: Researcher (19:29) - Token Creature Overview: Rebel (21:13) - Token Creature Overview: Grunt (22:24) - Token Creature Overview: Blorb (25:08) - Outro ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    19. Optimizing Your Battleline with George Keagle

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 26:01


    I interviewed two-time Vault Tour winner George Keagle back in 2021 on Call of Discovery about the important of battleline placement, and his wisdom and best practices still hold up a few years and a few sets later. This episode is a replay of the primary section of that episode, featuring myself, George, and my Call of Discovery co-host Ed.In the KPR Merch Shop:Golden Resource TeeKPR 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.Visit the websiteShop the MerchFollow on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.KeyForge Public Radio is produced by Rooster High Productions, where Zach creates podcast-powered content marketing for professional service businesses. If you or someone you know is interested in leveraging a single recording sessions per month to generate high-trust, on-brand, and multi-platform social media content that markets your business every day, email Zach at zach@roosterhigh.com. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    18. Report from the Dallas Vault Tour

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 28:56


    Zach is back from the 2023 Dallas Vault Tour, where he played Alliance with a deck created by his local team. Listen to the report to hear how he did, and stay tuned after the credits for the premiere of an exclusive interview series we're calling "KidForge."Zach's Alliance Deck - FlamejankIn the KPR Merch Shop:Golden Resource TeeKPR 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.Visit the websiteShop the MerchFollow on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.KeyForge Public Radio is produced by Rooster High Productions, where Zach creates podcast-powered content marketing for professional service businesses. If you or someone you know is interested in leveraging a single recording sessions per month to generate high-trust, on-brand, and multi-platform social media content that markets your business every day, email Zach at zach@roosterhigh.com.(00:00) - Intro Sequence (00:15) - Event Overview & What I'm Playing (04:36) - Why Alliance? (09:41) - Help From Future Zach (10:57) - Alliance Round 1 Summary (12:24) - Alliance Round 2 Summary (13:34) - Alliance Round 3 Summary (15:16) - Top 8 Summary ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    17. The Unfathomable Playbook in Winds of Exchange

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 28:57


    Fathom KeyForge's seaborn control house with Zach as he walks you through this faction's signature cards and moves in Winds of Exchange, KeyForge's sixth set.Thank 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.Visit the websiteShop the MerchFollow on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.KeyForge Public Radio is produced by Rooster High Productions, where Zach creates podcast-powered content marketing for professional service businesses. If you or someone you know is interested in leveraging a single recording sessions per month to generate high-trust, on-brand, and multi-platform social media content that markets your business every day, email Zach at zach@roosterhigh.com.(00:00) - Cold Open (00:18) - Introduction: The Unfathomable Playbook (02:55) - High-Impact Control Cards Review (11:03) - Board Wipes in Unfathomable (14:48) - Unfathomable Exhaust and Bounce Effects (17:12) - Lack of Aember (20:04) - Token Creature Overview: Priest (21:23) - Token Creature Overview: Raider (23:05) - Token Creature Overview: Fish (24:11) - Token Creature Overview: Cultist (25:43) - The Unfathomable MVP (27:03) - Summary and Outro ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    16. Exodia Becky: Interview with June, Roseville Vault Tour Champion

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 49:31


    After winning the Roseville Vault Tour with her deck Becky "Axel" Jintroflow, June comes on the show to talk with me about her journey learning how to play this deck the best she can - and after winning Roseville, she's heading to the World Championship in October.See "Exodia Becky" in action during the stream by our friends at Tabletop Royale (and sub to their YouTube channel if you haven't already).Thank 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.Visit the websiteShop the MerchFollow on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.KeyForge Public Radio is produced by Rooster High Productions, where Zach creates podcast-powered content marketing for professional service businesses. If you or someone you know is interested in leveraging a single recording sessions per month to generate high-trust, on-brand, and multi-platform social media content that markets your business every day, email Zach at zach@roosterhigh.com.(00:00) - Cold Open (01:59) - Introduction (03:55) - Let's Meet Becky "Axel" Jintroflow (07:36) - What Makes Becky Unique (13:31) - Becky's Game Plans and Win Conditions (22:12) - Inspiration from Slay The Spire (29:23) - Five Pieces of Exodia (31:58) - Slay the Spire and KeyForge (34:32) - How to Win a Vault Tour (38:12) - The Secret About Secret Weapons (40:39) - Reaching Maximum Potential (46:19) - Goodbye and Outro ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    15. The Star Alliance Playbook in Winds of Exchange

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 26:38


    Star Alliance has a role to play in Winds of Exchange, and they're surprisingly skill-testing. Zach walks you through what to watch out for in this overview of the Star Trek-inspired KeyForge house.Thank 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.Visit the websiteShop the MerchFollow on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.KeyForge Public Radio is produced by Rooster High Productions, where Zach creates podcast-powered content marketing for professional service businesses. If you or someone you know is interested in leveraging a single recording sessions per month to generate high-trust, on-brand, and multi-platform social media content that markets your business every day, email Zach at zach@roosterhigh.com. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    14. How to Master Consistency in KeyForge

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 27:24


    What is consistency, why is it important, and how do KeyForge's mechanics bring us more or less of it? To play at a high level, you need to understand the importance of consistence performance and what kind of variance to expect from a KeyForge deck.Thank 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.Visit the websiteShop the MerchFollow on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.KeyForge Public Radio is produced by Rooster High Productions, where Zach creates podcast-powered content marketing for professional service businesses. If you or someone you know is interested in leveraging a single recording sessions per month to generate high-trust, on-brand, and multi-platform social media content that markets your business every day, email Zach at zach@roosterhigh.com. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    13. The Brobnar Playbook in Winds of Exchange

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 31:00


    Brobnar is here to wreck stuff in Winds of Exchange - and sometimes, the stuff is you! Join Zach on KPR as we dive into Brobnar's playbook and learn how to make the most out of our favorite KeyForge bullies, and the best tactics for getting the best of them.Thank 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.Visit the websiteShop the MerchFollow on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.KeyForge Public Radio is produced by Rooster High Productions, where Zach creates podcast-powered content marketing for professional service businesses. If you or someone you know is interested in leveraging a single recording sessions per month to generate high-trust, on-brand, and multi-platform social media content that markets your business every day, email Zach at zach@roosterhigh.com. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    12. The Saurian Playbook in Winds of Exchange

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 20:11


    House Saurian is back for their fourth appearance in six sets in KeyForge. What advantages and disadvantages do they bring in Winds of Exchange? Zach walks you through the ups and downs of this house, the combos, the strategy, and what to look out for no matter what format you're playing.Thank 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.Visit the websiteShop the MerchFollow on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.KeyForge Public Radio is produced by Rooster High Productions, where Zach creates podcast-powered content marketing for professional service businesses. If you or someone you know is interested in leveraging a single recording sessions per month to generate high-trust, on-brand, and multi-platform social media content that markets your business every day, email Zach at zach@roosterhigh.com. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    11. Using the NARP Deck-Learning System

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 15:07


    Want to practice with a specific KeyForge deck? The NARP Deck-Learning system equips you to learn it in and now through giving a structure to your practice. Created and iterated on over the years by Zach, he invites you to learn the system - or at the very least, grab the its principles for however you prepare for events.Find the NARP notebook here on the KPR store.Thank 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.Visit the websiteShop the MerchFollow on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.KeyForge Public Radio is produced by Rooster High Productions, where Zach creates podcast-powered content marketing for professional service businesses. If you or someone you know is interested in leveraging a single recording sessions per month to generate high-trust, on-brand, and multi-platform social media content that markets your business every day, email Zach at zach@roosterhigh.com.(00:00) - Introduction (00:28) - History of the NARP Deck-Learning System (00:50) - What does NARP stand for? (01:10) - Why You Should NARP (03:56) - N is for Notes (05:31) - A is for Antagonists (06:45) - R is for Recall (08:00) - P is for Play (09:48) - Story Time: NARPing Keepers the Strong-Chinned (11:30) - Recap: Why Should You NARP? (12:13) - The Wrap-Up (12:36) - The NARP Notebook: Now in the KPR Store (13:19) - Outro ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    10. Metagame Deep Dive: Philadelphia Vault Tour

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 34:35


    Armed with stats and the ability to run his mouth at mach 4, Zach takes you through all the stats from the Philadelphia Vault Tour across both the Archon and Alliance tournaments, with summaries, analysis, and takes.Correction: During the episode I stated incorrectly that two Age of Ascension Martian Generosity + Key Abduction decks made the Alliance Top 8. Instead, it was one, and the other deck was a Call of the Archons Battle Fleet deck.Thank 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.Visit the websiteShop the MerchFollow on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.KeyForge Public Radio is produced by Rooster High Productions, where Zach creates podcast-powered content marketing for professional service businesses. If you or someone you know is interested in leveraging a single recording sessions per month to generate high-trust, on-brand, and multi-platform social media content that markets your business every day, email Zach at zach@roosterhigh.com. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    9. The Ekwidon Playbook in Winds of Exchange

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 25:10


    If you're playing with or against Winds of Exchange in KeyForge, you'll need to know how to play optimally with and against Ekwidon. There's a lot to learn about this house in their first appearance, so Zach takes you through their strengths and weaknesses, their aember control and board presence, an overview of each token creature and more. Listen here or watch on YouTube - wherever you listen, ensure you're subscribed!Thank 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.Visit the websiteShop the MerchFollow on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.KeyForge Public Radio is produced by Rooster High Productions, where Zach creates podcast-powered content marketing for professional service businesses. If you or someone you know is interested in leveraging a single recording sessions per month to generate high-trust, on-brand, and multi-platform social media content that markets your business every day, email Zach at zach@roosterhigh.com. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    8. How To Enjoy A Vault Tour (When You Don't Win Any Games)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 21:59


    I'm back from the Philadelphia Vault Tour and you can call me Mr. Oxygen. I talk about my experiences, including going 0-2 in the Archon tournament, and pull some lessons out of my hat - which you can buy here on the merch store.Thank 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.Visit the websiteShop the MerchFollow on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.KeyForge Public Radio is produced by Rooster High Productions, where Zach creates podcast-powered content marketing for professional service businesses. If you or someone you know is interested in leveraging a single recording sessions per month to generate high-trust, on-brand, and multi-platform social media content that markets your business every day, email Zach at zach@roosterhigh.com. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    7. Hand Crafting: Mastering A Core KeyForge System

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 23:09


    What is hand crafting in KeyForge, and why does it matter? Manipulating one of KeyForge's core systems - Houses - is a strategic necessity to improve how you pilot any given KeyForge deck. Join Zach as he walks you through all the concepts, math, processes and decisions that will improve your strategic decision-making and your understanding of a how a KeyForge deck works.Thank 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.Visit the websiteShop the MerchFollow on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.KeyForge Public Radio is produced by Rooster High Productions, where Zach creates podcast-powered content marketing for professional service businesses. If you or someone you know is interested in leveraging a single recording sessions per month to generate high-trust, on-brand, and multi-platform social media content that markets your business every day, email Zach at zach@roosterhigh.com. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    6. The Art of Sequencing in KeyForge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 26:39


    Sequencing in KeyForge means playing your cards in the order that creates maximum impact to take you to the win condition. Game states and battle lines become complicated, so you'll need to know how to pick strategic or tactical goals in a way that drives you forward.Join the KPR Patreon to vote on content, join the discord, and more. Find this episode on the website.Visit the websiteShop the MerchFollow on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.KeyForge Public Radio is produced by Rooster High Productions, where Zach creates podcast-powered content marketing for professional service businesses. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    5. Building Alliance: Interview with Jason B.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 39:08


    Alliance is KeyForge's truly constructed format that pushes the game to the very edge. While the format is brand new and wide open leading up to the Philadelphia Vault Tour, there is one community member with the most Alliance accomplishments so far: Jason B., who built both decks which reached the finals table at KeyForge Celebration (one piloted by him, the other by a friend). Learn the basics of how to build for Alliance, along with the heuristics and processes you'll use to make day two.Join the KPR Patreon to vote on content, join the discord, and more. Visit the websiteShop the MerchFollow on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.KeyForge Public Radio is produced by Rooster High Productions. If you have questions about how a podcast produced by Zach could serve your business, organization, or expertise, email me at zach@roosterhigh.com. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    4. Hand Plus Board: Heuristic and Teacher

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 17:04


    There's a heuristic in KeyForge strategy: pick the house to play with the largest number of cards in play plus in your hand. Zach examines why this is useful, why it isn't useful, when you should follow it and when you shouldn't. Turns out that it's a fine heuristic, but an even better teacher.Join the KPR Patreon to vote on content, join the discord, and more. Visit the websiteShop the MerchFollow on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.KeyForge Public Radio is produced by Rooster High Productions. If you have questions about how a podcast produced by Zach could serve your business, organization, or expertise, email me at zach@roosterhigh.com. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    3. Practice Power vs Purchasing Power in the Archon Format

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 29:18


    "I don't have a deck good enough to compete in Archon." Sound familiar? It's not an uncommon refrain among KeyForge players. Zach breaks down how to set your expectations to have a great time in competitive KeyForge, and lists out each factor in reaching the top 8 - and exactly which of those factors are under your control.Join the KPR Patreon to vote on content, join the discord, and more. Visit the websiteShop the MerchFollow on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.KeyForge Public Radio is produced by Rooster High Productions. If you have questions about how a podcast produced by Zach could serve your business, organization, or expertise, email me at zach@roosterhigh.com. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    2. Your Essential Guide to Token Creatures

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 31:36


    Tokens Creatures are the new mechanic in Winds of Exchange, KeyForge's sixth set. They're wonderfully designed usually straightforward to understand. Zach covers all the basics of token creatures, the standard rules that apply to them (did you token creature can dodge a Quixxle Stone but not an Autocannon?), and all the special rules you'll need to know to ensure you're playing your best.Join the KPR Patreon to vote on content, join the discord, and more. Visit the websiteShop the MerchFollow on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.KeyForge Public Radio is produced by Rooster High Productions. If you have questions about how a podcast produced by Zach could serve your business, organization, or expertise, email me at zach@roosterhigh.com. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    1. KeyForge Is A Racing Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 17:17


    Understanding the goal of a game of KeyForge is as important as it is obvious. Zach takes you through the game's most basic level of decision-making: understanding your win condition.Join the KPR Patreon to vote on content, join the discord, and more.Visit the websiteShop the MerchFollow on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. KeyForge Public Radio is produced by Rooster High Productions. If you have questions about how a podcast produced by Zach could serve your business, organization, or expertise, email me at zach@roosterhigh.com. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Trailer: KeyForge Public Radio with Zach Armstrong

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2023 0:31


    Welcome to KeyForge Public Radio, the strategy and news podcast helping you become and informed KeyForge player. Join your host Zach Armstrong as we unlock the Unique Card Game together. Join on Patreon to vote on content, gain Discord access, and discounts on merch. First episode launches Wednesday, June 7, 2023. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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