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Aug. 9, 2023

12. The Saurian Playbook in Winds of Exchange

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...

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Aug. 2, 2023

11. Using the NARP Deck-Learning System

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 …

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July 26, 2023

10. Metagame Deep Dive: Philadelphia Vault Tour

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. Thank yo...

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July 19, 2023

9. Ekwidon's Playbook in Winds of Exchange

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...

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July 12, 2023

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

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 …

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July 5, 2023

7. Hand Crafting: Mastering A Core KeyForge System

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 …

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June 28, 2023

6. The Art of Sequencing in KeyForge

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 tacti...

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June 21, 2023

5. Building Alliance: Interview with Jason B.

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 Allianc...

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June 14, 2023

4. Hand Plus Board: Heuristic and Teacher

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 …

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June 7, 2023

3. Practice Power vs Purchasing Power in the Archon Format

"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 list...

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June 7, 2023

2. Your Essential Guide to Token Creatures

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 appl...

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June 7, 2023

1. KeyForge Is A Racing Game

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, ...

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May 13, 2023

Trailer: KeyForge Public Radio with Zach Armstrong

Welcome to KeyForge Public Radio! 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, Ju...

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