MetaChemistry

In this episode, Devin and Ian are tackling the basics of TAGs (or, Tactical Armored Gear). They review the general characteristics of most TAGs, tactics on how to get the most out of them, ways to protect them, as well as go over a few of their favorites.While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

In this episode, Devin and Ian sit down to discuss some ways to tackle the JSA Sectorial, Shindenbutai. They review the major strengths to be wary of, weaknesses to exploit, as well as units you are most likely to encounter, before finishing with some tactical tips.While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

In this episode, Devin, Azoka, and Ian discuss the ITS 16 (part II) mission, B-Pong. They go over types of units that are well suited, strategies for going first or second, scoring tips, and only occasionally get derailed!While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

In this episode, Devin and Ian sit down to review the Infinity N5 Core Rules v1.1 update. They discuss the major rules changes and implications, giving their thoughts on how they plan to use them, as well as changes they enjoyed and those they didn't enjoy quite as much.While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

In this bonus episode, Devin and Ian sit down with Mike Ortiz, head writer for the upcoming cyberpunk comic, Breeze. They discuss the origin of the Dawnward universe and a number of Mike's projects, the setting and feel of Breeze, production challenges, as well as the art style.Take a look at their Kickstarter here!: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/breezecomic/breeze-dawnward-universe-comic/descriptionWhile you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

In this episode, Devin and Azoka are joined by special guest Derrek (Misderrektion) to talk about his victory at Battle By the Beach, in California. We talk with Derrek about his entry into miniature games and Infinity, his favorite factions, as well as some of his list-building going into the event. He recounts some of the greatest highlights, thoughts on N5 thus far, as well as some final advice for aspiring tournament winners.List 1: https://bit.ly/TLBHeadhunterList 2: https://bit.ly/TLBJaegerWhile you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

In this episode, Devin and Ian interview Azoka on his recent experience winning Salt Lake Showdown 8 (2025)! Azoka walks through his preparation, major plays, the look of the meta at SLS, as well as his journey to Satellite Winner.While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

In this episode, Devin and Ian review their experiences and uses of Speedballs, one of the new mechanics in N5. They discuss the various powerup options, ways to use them, and some ways they hope that they'll change.While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

In this episode, Devin and Ian speak with a new special guest, Jake (Lobo), to talk about his experiences at Attack on Atlanta, where he won the event with Hassassin Bahram. Lobo talks about his playstyle, tips for success, and observations as we continue early explorations in N5.While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

In this episode, Devin and Ian are joined by special guest, Rob Paul (CobraPrime), to talk about one of the first Satellite events of the N5, the Sin City Smackdown in Las Vegas. Rob won the day, and is here to talk about his experience in this all ResOps event, and some of his takeaways from the new edition. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

In this episode, Devin, and Ian are diving into the Special Skills Climbing Plus, and Super-Jump. They discuss the changes in N5, how they can be used, and some things to keep in mind when using these maneuverability skills. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

In this episode, Devin, Ian, and Azoka are reviewing some of the changes to N5 after their first several games. They look at rules they misread, units they thought would over/underperform, and discuss a few things they hope will change. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

In this episode, Azoka, Devin, and Ian take their first look at the N5 rules! They discuss their first game, general thoughts on the ruleset, some of their favorite changes, as well as some things they're not too keen on just yet. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

In this episode, Devin and Ian share how they're spending their time as we all collectively wait for the release of Infinity N5. They talk about hobbying, books, other games they've been playing, as well some plans they have to kick off the new edition. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

In this episode, Devin, Azoka, and Ian bid farewell to Infinity N4, talking about some of the things that they will miss, some of the things that they are looking forward to changing, as well as some things they hope to see in the next edition of the game. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

In this episode, Devin, Azoka, and Ian review the information from OnTabletop's Sandtrap week. They review the profiles shown for PanO's Kestrel Colonial Force and JSA's Shindenbutai, special rules that have been shown, as well as the changes to Fireteams. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

In this episode, Devin and Ian are taking a look at some of the latest N5 updates from Corvus Belli. They review the changes to Generic (or vanilla) army lists, talk about what Sectorials they think will be updated next for each faction, as well as some of the spoiled changes from the Operation Sandtrap profiles. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

In this episode, Devin, Azoka, and Ian are rejoined by our former co-hosts, Andrew and Nathan! They discuss what everyone has been up to, the excitement of the new edition, as well as their hopes for the show. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

In this episode, Devin and Azoka review their games at the Colorado Krug, the kick-off event for Infinity Global Week. They discuss the event, share some excitement about the upcoming edition of Infinity, and Azoka briefly shares his experience at Nova Open. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

In this episode, Devin and Ian are joined by special guest, Carlos "Bostria" from Corvus Belli! They discuss the general state of CB, some of their goals with the latest edition of Infinity N5, as well as touch on some changes that will be coming soon. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

In this episode, Devin, Ian, and Azoka are discussing their preparations (or lack thereof) for 2024's Colorado Krug! They provide their thoughts on the missions, the factions they intent to play, as well as some predictions on how they feel they will (or hope they will) place in the event. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠⁠⁠) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠⁠⁠)

In this episode, Devin and Ian discuss the GenCon 2024 seminar by Corvus Belli, touching on the newly announced models, the animated series, Paradise Lost, and of course, the announcement of N5, the fifth edition of Infinity! While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠⁠) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠⁠)

In this episode, Devin and Ian discuss Skirmishers in Infinity. They look into their strengths and uses, as well as some ways to combat them in your games across the table from them. After talking about Camouflaged to Impersonating Skirmishers, they finish with some examples of their favorites. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠)

In this episode, Devin and Ian are joined by special guest Steve Butt (perhaps better known at King Butt) to talk about his recent 1st place victory at Salt Lake Showdown 7! They talk with Steve about his introduction to Infinity, how he prepares for tournaments, as well as how his games went at this year's SLS. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠)

In this episode, Azoka, Devin, and Ian review their recent attendance at Salt Lake Showdown 7, and talk about their games. They review the highlights, questionable decisions, list choices, and more in this tournament debrief from SLS 2024. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity. (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon. (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

In this episode, Devin, Ian, and Trevor talk about their thoughts on how to drum up interest in a faction that might otherwise feel like it's less compelling than it used to be. They discuss ways to challenge yourself in both tactics and list building, as well as some other ways to rekindle what made the faction fascinating in the first place. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity. (⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠⁠⁠) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon. (⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠⁠⁠)

In this episode, Devin, Ian, and Trevor take some time to discuss this year's Salt Lake Showdown! They go over their thoughts on the mission lineup, preparations and games they've played, as well as how confident they feel about their chances at this Satellite event. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity. (⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠⁠) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon. (⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠⁠)

In this episode, Devin and Ian dive into a review of JSA, the Japanese Secessionist Army. They discuss some of the powerful units you're likely to face, strengths and weaknesses to be aware of, as well as some of the tools and tactics you can use to help improve your odds when playing against them. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity. (⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon. (⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠)

In this episode, Devin, Ian, and Trevor review the profiles for the Kunai Solutions Ninjas, available to several different factions and Sectorials. They discuss some ways to potentially utilize their skills, before going over how they might change the profile to make them more appealing to play, if they could. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity. (⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon. (⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠)

In this episode, Devin, Ian, and Trevor discuss the Berserk Special Skill, reviewing the basic mechanics, how to utilize the skill and units that are more valuable candidates, as well as some methods that can help to mitigate this Face-to-Face sidestepping Skill. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

In this episode, Devin, Ian, and Trevor take some time to discuss how they select weapons for their lists, including how they evaluate Active or Reactive tools, how they split between the two, and some guidelines that newer players can try to round out their lists. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

In this episode, Devin, Ian, and Trevor give their first impressions of Torchlight week. They review the new profiles, discuss the Fireteam options, as well as give their thoughts on the general play they expect Torchlight Brigade might bring to the table. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

In this episode, Devin and Ian complete their initial review of Reinforcements profiles. They look at the remaining units added to their various factions and Sectorials, discuss how they might fit into lists, and give their thoughts on the updates and changes overall. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

In this episode, Devin, Azoka and Ian take a look at the changes to Reinforcements. They review the adjustment to Commlink profiles, as well as the introduction of previosly exclusive units to their respective factions and Sectorials. They then provide their thoughts as to some uses for these new units, and how they may impact their factions. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

In this episode, Devin,  and Ian sit down to talk about Faction Hopping. They discuss why many players move between factions, ways it can help and expand their play, as well as ways it can actually hold players back. They also go over some ways that can potentially help players stick to a faction, but are having difficulty doing so. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

In this episode, Devin, Azoka, and Ian take a look at the Jayth Cutthroats (and Sargosh), to see why they are considered poor units, brainstorm some ways that they can made useful, as well as discuss some ways they might redesign the profile to be more interesting and usable. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

In this episode, Devin, Azoka, and Ian review the last year in Infinity. They discuss some of the major releases and updates, favorite moments in the game, reminisce on events, and otherwise take a look how the last year has been for the game, the show, and their gaming and hobby endeavors. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠⁠⁠) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠⁠⁠)

In this episode, Devin, Azoka, and Ian take a look at the Peripheral Special Skill. They discuss the basics of how to utilize Peripherals, how the various types differ from each other, as well as some of their weaknesses. They finish off by sharing some of their favorite Peripheral units, and ways they like to play them. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠⁠) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠⁠)

In this episode, Devin, Azoka, and Ian are joined by Shane "Locke" Everly, to talk about Warfaire Weekend. Taking first place, Shane talks about the missions played at this new Infinity event, as well as the lists he brought. They discuss some of his unit choices, gameplay decisions, and impression of new ITS 15 missions that were played. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠)

In this episode, Devin, and Ian review the Hidden Deployment Special Skill and some of the ways it can be used to your advantage. From keeping powerful strikers safe, baiting opponents into dangerous situations, to cutting off previously-thought safe avenues of advance, Hidden Deployment is a versatile and powerful skill. They also talk about how to mitigate their effectiveness, and ways to fight back if you regularly see them across the table. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠)

In this episode, Devin, Ian, and special guest Randy, talk about the upcoming fleet-combat game, Acheron's Fall, set in the Infinity universe. They go over mechanics, style, and feel, as well as discuss some of their experiences playing the preliminary demo. They wrap up with some questions about the game's intended releases, as well as tentative features that Ramper Designs is hoping to implement. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry)

In this episode, Devin and Ian give their first impressions on Resilience Operations, a new game mode for Infinity. They discuss how the missions are generated and deployed, their initial thoughts on how it might affect list-building, as well as some experiences from their first game using Resilience Operations. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry)

In this episode, Azoka, Devin, and Ian talk about the Imperial Service, and how to combat Yu Jing's secret police. They discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the sectorial, what tricks you can expect to face, as well as tactics and tools you can use to give you an advantage when facing them across the table. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry)

In this episode, Azoka, Devin, and Ian go over their first impressions of ITS 15, New Order. They mention some of the features and missions that have left ITS, what replaced them, as well their thoughts on the structure and direction of the new Season.  While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry)

In this episode, Azoka, Devin, and Ian discuss the Colorado Krug for 2023. They review some highlights from their games, some of the activities surrounding the event, experiences at the new venue, as well as their general thoughts on the change in structure for the Krug this year. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry)

In this episode, Azoka, Devin, and Ian review the new Reinforcements play mode! After a game or two with the format, they discuss their first impressions, positives and negatives, and talk about what they are looking forward to. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry)

In this episode, Azoka, Devin, and Ian, talk with special guest Mark Rybus about the 2023 Colorado Krug. They discuss the new format of this year's event, the retro style and the choice of missions returning from previous seasons, as well as the venue and general tone of the event. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry)

In this episode, Devin and Ian discuss the Tohaa faction, and some ways to combat them. They talk about their strengths and weaknesses, surprises you can run into, unique gear and abilities, as well as tools to use to counter generic Tohaa armies. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry)

In this episode, Azoka, Devin, and Ian discuss the importance and roles of luck and skill in Infinity. They talk about how this is balanced in a competitive game, how skill matters even with random elements, and general impressions of the overall state of the game. If you're interested in some more info on the topic, check out this seminar by Skaff Elias during the Game Developer's Conference (GDC) 2013: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2owa2s8GdlM While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry)

In this episode, Azoka, Devin, and Ian review their experiences at Salt Lake Showdown 6 (2023). They give a brief overview of their games, some of the lessons they learned, as well as some of their observations during the event. Finally, they go over their results versus their goals for the tournament. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry)

In this episode, Devin and Ian have an interview with a special guest, Rob Paul, the winner of Salt Lake Showdown 2023. They discuss his thoughts moving into the event, how he likes to prepare, as well as how he's able to see consistently strong rankings at large tournaments. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry)