The Nordic KeyForge Podcast

Goodbyes are hard but sometimes necessary, but you never know what the future will hold. With all of us in different stages of the game, either just getting back into it, competing at the highest level, or leaving for other games, we look back on what has made KeyForge so good, and our fondest memories of the game. This episode is a thank you to everyone who has influenced our experience of this wonderful game. You know who you are! Despite us not updating this feed anymore, we will keep it live so you can go back and enjoy the memories with us!

Jason, Karl and Jonas discuss the new spoiler cards sent to us by Ghost Galaxy.The Gamefound campaign is open! Find out all the details and pledge here! https://bit.ly/440IAZR

Riku (Emperor_Riku) is our special guest telling us how he won the NKFL Season 22 Championship, as well as winning Vietnam over to KeyForge. Jason and Karl interview one of our community heroes and hear how he does what he does best. nkfl.online

...is not easy right now. But we still try to have some fun, talk about the upcoming season and get very very sidetracked. Come for the KeyForge, stay for the banter. nkfl.online

Jason, Simon, Karl and Jonas take up the big Ecto-charge topic, and also talk about other cards we don't. This episode is all about hot takes! nklf.online

Simon leads the gang on a disccussion of our favourtire cards in the game and the cards that we thing are well designed and good for the game. Thanks to PAQ for the question!NOTE: Due to tiredness and altogether stupidity, Jason chose to record from the wrong microphone and so his voice will sound unusually odd this episode... even more odd than normal. We apologise for this inconvenience and hope to make it up to you with the usual high standard of content you normally receive from us... or elsewhere.... err... Yea, so ENJOY!!

The crew take a gander at all the news that was released over last weekend and share our thoughts and reactions. nkfl.online

Jason and Jonas discuss/ramble on about life and KeyForge and eventually talk about what we want to see for the game in 2024. nkfl.online

Jason and Simon ask Linus and Karl about their experience at KeyForge Celebration and the World Championships in KeyForge.

With the deck submission deadline upon us, Zaramis returns to the game and the podcast with a discussion on the KeyForge meta-game for the upcoming NKFL Season with opinions of the role of WoE, how other sets will be represented as well as some tips and tricks for the newcomers. Don't submit your decks until you listen to this episode!nkfl.online

We interview Michael Hurley from Ghost Galaxy and Strange Stars about the design of upcoming KeyForge set Grim Reminders. We dive into the mechanics, how they adapted the game from its birth at FFG and we even find time to ask those all important questions about the GameFound pledge, LGS relationships and the future of KeyForge. This is an episode you won't want to miss. Back the GameFound campaign here. https://gamefound.com/en/projects/ghost-galaxy-games/keyforge-grim-reminders?ref=homepage-featured_3

Here we go again! Ghost Galaxy loved last years reveal so much they gave us another one!! We bring you this extra special spoiler episode where we discuss the 2 cards for the new KeyForge set, Grim Reminders. Wanna get involved? Click this link to get to the GameFound campaign and pledge your way to Grim happiness! https://gamefound.com/projects/ghost-galaxy-games/keyforge-grim-reminders?refcode=Ue5hLyXk_Eqt_7e_8SAYCA nkfl.online

Jason, Karl and Linus discuss the amazing weekend at Alphaspel in Stockholm which hosted the Swedish Nationals. We talk about why it went so wrong for Jason and so right for the others... and also here from many others who attended the event. nkfl.online

Jason, Jonas, and Karl talk about our pre-release experiences here in Sweden, including an unplanned comparison of the Hallafest decks we have all opened! KeyForge is back baby!!! nkfl.online

While we patiently wait for our Gamefound pledges and the retail release of Winds of Exchange, we catch up and look at the rest of the world's OP happenings. Come and hang with us!

Jason, Karl, and guest Cyzox talk about the NKFL season 20, the ELO ratings, and what to look out for in the upcoming season 21! Slightly more heavily focused on the league, but still a good listen wherever you are!! nkfl.online

In this episode we react to the exclusive Vault Master decks that are being given out and made available for purchase at the vault tours and how it has already affected the game for us and international KeyForge players and fans. nkfl.online

Jason prepares a topic for Jonas and Karl to discuss during the podcast, without them having any idea of this topic until I announce it during the recording. What better way to get unsolicited advice from 2 NKFL champions and that British guy on how to get into and enjoy this incredible game? Timestamps Advice for new players: 22:55 nkfl.online NKFL Discord

The Captain, Zaramis, and Hydro eventually discuss how to find the hidden strengths of your deck, why statistically good decks don't play well, and why some underrated decks play better than expected. Get comfy and enjoy :) Timestamps: Forgenight - 10:20 Hidden Strengths - 24:43 Decks: Yawg the Tricky https://decksofkeyforge.com/decks/2db327ce-eaf7-487e-8d26-3b40f3919a31 Hector Graxul, Sommelier di Violinolungo https://decksofkeyforge.com/decks/97be0909-7207-4012-b4d0-4004f87375f6 Sra. Mirrodapper, the Amiable Senator https://decksofkeyforge.com/decks/a5dc1ba5-aac8-4fab-9c1b-46bd5b35512e Banwrench, the “Butcher” of the Market https://decksofkeyforge.com/decks/6095177c-fb48-4712-87dc-c59e93eccba2 The Nightmare of Hyperfield https://decksofkeyforge.com/decks/186bcd68-4616-4fc9-ac3a-34f883fa7f24

This week we comment on the great article by Timeshapers' Lady Aurore on the affinity we have with our decks and the decks we like to play. Links: https://timeshapers.com/2023/05/08/skill-affinity-and-winning/ Timestamps: Affinity discussion: 27:29

Contrary to popular belief, we recognise there are other competitions out there, and we are getting ready to take part in the prestigious KeyForge Premier League. Zaramis is joined by AlgernonR, Hydro, and a mysterious fourth figure to talk about the upcoming KFPL tournaments and our lineup considerations.

The Captain, Hydro and AlgernonR discuss all the news coming out of Ghost Galaxy in the last week. Our Winds of Exchange will be blown in very soon indeed. Links: Learn and Master the Crucible - GG News Post Gamefound Update 27 KeyForge Master Rulebook V17 - 18 April Tournaments Rules and Guidelines V1.2 New Learn to Play PDF

The Captain, Zaramis, Hydro, and Lainusu (and maybe or maybe not AlgernonR) celebrate making it to 50 episodes... by talking about ourselves. We look back at how it all began, how we hoped it would turn out, and what we hope for the future of the podcast. We dedicate this episode to you, our loving listener, who has sat through the countless bad jokes and say thank you for sticking with us! You rock! nkfl.online

Zaramis leads a season review of the Nordic KeyForge League season 19. He is joined by AlgernonR, Captain and we get a sound bite from a very chilled Lainusu (aka MrKpop). How did our seasons go, where did we go wrong and are we happy? Listen and find out! nkfl.online

Jason and Jonas take a deep dive into the return of Mars in Winds of Exchange for the third installment of our WoE deep dive series. Timestamps: Mars Attacks -Deep Dive: 22:44 nkfl.online

We set out on a mission to talk about Sealed Alliance... and we got there after talking about everything else first. We catch up in the episode on all the latest happenings, as well as diving into our experience in IRL Sealed Alliance. Enjoy! Timestamps: Latest KeyForge News: 02:30 Our month of KeyForge: 27:34 Sealed Alliance: 54:45 Links: nkfl.online

Zaramis leads the discussion with the Captain and AlgernonR reviewing the upcoming record-breaking Season 19 of the Nordic KeyForge League. We talk deck choices, strategy and how we feel about the season ahead! If you are in Gold Beta, or SIlver Gamma, this is a must-listen... ;) nkfl.online

Zaramis leads the discussion with the Captain and AlgernonR reviewing the upcoming record-breaking Season 19 of the Nordic KeyForge League. We talk deck choices, strategy and how we feel about the season ahead! If you are in Gold Beta, or SIlver Gamma, this is a must-listen... ;) nkfl.online

MrKpop, Zaramis and AlgernonR round up Season 18 of the Nordic KeyForge league. They talk strategies, victories, defeats, and why the season 17 Champion got relegated so soon. If you follow the league and the format, this is not to be missed. Links: nkfl.online Lady Aurore's Season 18 write up Season 18 Grand Final Stream

MrKpop, Zaramis and AlgernonR round up Season 18 of the Nordic KeyForge league. They talk strategies, victories, defeats, and why the season 17 Champion got relegated so soon. If you follow the league and the format, this is not to be missed. Links: nkfl.online Lady Aurore's Season 18 write up Season 18 Grand Final Stream

The Captain, hydrophilic attack and AlgernonR continue our discussion of the fully released pool of cards (as they stand now and from what we have seen at KeyForge Celebration). This time is The Compact of Ekwidon! We trade our thoughts for your time… that's a fair deal, right? Timestamps: Our extended forge-night 00:00 Ekwidon close up: 25:31 Links: UltimoFox's list of cards NKFL

The Captain, hydrophilic attack and AlgernonR continue our discussion of the fully released pool of cards (as they stand now and from what we have seen at KeyForge Celebration). This time is The Compact of Ekwidon! We trade our thoughts for your time… that's a fair deal, right? Timestamps: Our extended forge-night 00:00 Ekwidon close up: 25:31 Links: UltimoFox's list of cards NKFL

The Captain and hydrophyilic_attack start a new series for the podcast where we look at the fully released pool of cards (as they stand now and from what we have seen at KeyForge Celebration). We start with Brobnar… is this the encore no-body wanted or will they return with a bang! We say what we think! Timestamps: Our extended forge-night 00:00 Brobnar close up: 31:16 Links: UltimoFox's list of cards NKFL

The Captain and hydrophyilic_attack start a new series for the podcast where we look at the fully released pool of cards (as they stand now and from what we have seen at KeyForge Celebration). We start with Brobnar… is this the encore no-body wanted or will they return with a bang! We say what we think! Timestamps: Our extended forge-night 00:00 Brobnar close up: 31:16 Links: UltimoFox's list of cards NKFL

What's the one thing a KeyForge deck needs to be successful? Most people would say amber control. But is that right? hydrophilic attack, MrKpop and AlgernonR discuss what decks with a low amount of amber control need to be successful, and how best to play them. Banwrench, the “Butcher” of the Market Lastmother's Marked Tiger Anterastler, Monument Impersonator Ghost Galaxy Tournament Guidelines

What's the one thing a KeyForge deck needs to be successful? Most people would say amber control. But is that right? hydrophilic attack, MrKpop and AlgernonR discuss what decks with a low amount of amber control need to be successful, and how best to play them. Banwrench, the “Butcher” of the Market Lastmother's Marked Tiger Anterastler, Monument Impersonator Ghost Galaxy Tournament Guidelines

Zaramis and AlgernonR discussion strategy for the new and upcoming season of the NKFL. There is an introduction to Nordic Hexad, a rundown of deck archetypes, and tips for choosing your lineup. A must listen episode before the deck selection deadline on 19/10.

Zaramis and AlgernonR discussion strategy for the new and upcoming season of the NKFL. There is an introduction to Nordic Hexad, a rundown of deck archetypes, and tips for choosing your lineup. A must listen episode before the deck selection deadline on 19/10.

Zaramis leads the discussion with Hydro, AlgernonR and MrKpop on how the latest season of the Nordic KeyForge League went, how deck selection strategies worked, a focus on weaknesses, and a huge treat for the Season 17 Champion, our very own AlgernonR. Links John Zieglers personal write up of S17 nkfl.online

Zaramis leads the discussion with Hydro, AlgernonR and MrKpop on how the latest season of the Nordic KeyForge League went, how deck selection strategies worked, a focus on weaknesses, and a huge treat for the Season 17 Champion, our very own AlgernonR. Links John Zieglers personal write up of S17 nkfl.online

Jason and Karl continue to go through all the spoiled cards during the Winds of Exchange GameFound campaign by Ghost Galaxy, giving our thoughts on them… we get so into it that we had to split the episode in two. In part 2, we talk about Sanctum, Saurian, Star Alliance and Unfathomable. Links: Keyforging.com nkfl.online Sign up for Season 18 of the NKFL

Jason and Karl continue to go through all the spoiled cards during the Winds of Exchange GameFound campaign by Ghost Galaxy, giving our thoughts on them… we get so into it that we had to split the episode in two. In part 2, we talk about Sanctum, Saurian, Star Alliance and Unfathomable. Links: Keyforging.com nkfl.online Sign up for Season 18 of the NKFL

We'd get more abbr. if we could! Captain, Hydro and AlgernonR react to the deck-construction formats news that was released a few hours ago, to hopefully calm the masses... however likely to rial the Angry Mobs out there. Is this all bad or could it be good? We give our pros and cons on the new Competitive OP Formats from Ghost Galaxy. Links: https://keyforging.com/tournament-format-and-rules/ https://gamezenter.com/keyforge-celebration/ nkfl.online

We'd get more abbr. if we could! Captain, Hydro and AlgernonR react to the deck-construction formats news that was released a few hours ago, to hopefully calm the masses... however likely to rial the Angry Mobs out there. Is this all bad or could it be good? We give our pros and cons on the new Competitive OP Formats from Ghost Galaxy. Links: https://keyforging.com/tournament-format-and-rules/ https://gamezenter.com/keyforge-celebration/ nkfl.online

Jason and Karl attempt to go through all the Spoiled cards during the Winds of Exchange GameFound campaign by Ghost Galaxy, giving our thoughts on them... we get so into it that we had to split the episode in two. Here we talk about Brobnar, Ekwidon, and Mars! Links: Designing Worlds Collide Brobnar (Aembermedes satire) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYuZ6AlMf_U Keyforging.com nkfl.online Sign up for Season 18 of the NKFL

Jason and Karl attempt to go through all the Spoiled cards during the Winds of Exchange GameFound campaign by Ghost Galaxy, giving our thoughts on them... we get so into it that we had to split the episode in two. Here we talk about Brobnar, Ekwidon, and Mars! Links: Designing Worlds Collide Brobnar (Aembermedes satire) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYuZ6AlMf_U Keyforging.com nkfl.online Sign up for Season 18 of the NKFL

We have been given exclusive spoilers and so that you can see our joy, we created a 'vodcast' episode for this occasion. This is the audio version. For the video version, and to see our most beautiful faces, go to https://youtu.be/U5ylJ7KWZus Support the Ghost Galaxy KeyForge: Winds of Exchange crowd-funding campaign on GameFound. https://gamefound.com/projects/ghost-galaxy-games/keyforge-winds-of-exchange nkfl.online

We have been given exclusive spoilers and so that you can see our joy, we created a 'vodcast' episode for this occasion. This is the audio version. For the video version, and to see our most beautiful faces, go to https://youtu.be/U5ylJ7KWZus Support the Ghost Galaxy KeyForge: Winds of Exchange crowd-funding campaign on GameFound. https://gamefound.com/projects/ghost-galaxy-games/keyforge-winds-of-exchange nkfl.online

Hydro, Captain, AlgernonR ,and returning host MrKpop (yes, that's right), discuss the GameFound campaign for Winds of Exchange and which levels to go for, and what you get for each level. We get interrupted by cats, and AlgernonR crosses a line.... It's official... KeyForge is Back!!!!! Deck Value Spreadsheet nkfl.online

Hydro, Captain, AlgernonR ,and returning host MrKpop (yes, that's right), discuss the GameFound campaign for Winds of Exchange and which levels to go for, and what you get for each level. We get interrupted by cats, and AlgernonR crosses a line.... It's official... KeyForge is Back!!!!! Deck Value Spreadsheet nkfl.online

We discuss the Game Founder campain and offer our 2 shards to the mix of opinions. We talk for way too long on how we have been playing... but we think that will be forgiven when hear a familiar voice... click play and find out who... nkfl.online Email your decks to tellmewhymydecksucks@nkfl.online (podcast@nkfl.online also works... well actually will work better as it's the only working email we have... )