Break Points EP8: Kansas City Break Down and Ban Predictions
Navigating Challenges and Changes: A Deep Dive into Flesh and Blood Gameplay and Meta In this episode of Break Points, the hosts engage in a lively discussion about their personal experiences and strategies in Flesh and Blood, particularly focusing on recent tournaments like the Kansas City Calling and Battle Hardened. They analyze the current meta surrounding popular heroes like Gravy Bones, Slippy, and Ira, while also debating potential bans or adjustments ahead of an upcoming BNR announcement. The episode delves into specific decks and their optimization strategies, offers insights into the Flesh and Blood community, and includes light-hearted segments like favorite hot dog toppings and memorable travel stories. 00:00 Introduction and Technical Issues 00:10 Lagging and Recording Problems 00:14 Podcast Beginnings and Early Struggles 02:26 Special Guest Introduction 02:44 Weekly Recap: Taylor's Tournament 03:37 Weekly Recap: Zach's Tournament 04:17 Weekly Recap: Sam's Tournament 06:16 Weekly Recap: Aaron's Tournament 07:28 Blitz vs. Classic Constructed Debate 19:06 Kansas City Tournament Experiences 34:54 Gravy Bones Deck Discussion 48:56 Challenges of Playing Against Defensive Decks 49:40 In-Flight Conversations and Turbulence Tales 51:20 Debating the Ban List and Card Interactions 01:16:13 Optimizing Deck Building Strategies 01:26:00 Fun and Memorable Moments in TCG Events 01:30:50 Why Flesh and Blood Stands Out Break Points Podcast ►►► https://media.rss.com/break-points/feed.xml Discord ►►► https://discord.gg/x4VJEeGU2Z Patreon ►►► https://bit.ly/3Aiceef Get your TCGz Merch ► ►► https://www.thecardguyz.com Streaming Microphone ►►► https://amzn.to/3U4fbKc Streaming XLR ►►► https://amzn.to/4l22JW4 Streaming Key Light ►►► https://amzn.to/41hAdsz Get Dragon Shield Sleeves ►►► https://amzn.to/4bkgJ8Y Dragon Shield Binders ►►► https://amzn.to/3VO8bRU Josh's Playmat holder ►►► https://amzn.to/3CZJ1Xn #fabtcg #thecardguyz
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Episode 7: Inside the Minds of Prep
In this episode of Break Points, hosts Sam Young, Taylor Crawford, and guest Zach discuss their unique approaches to preparing for tournaments like Kansas City, ProQuest, and the Pro Tour. They delve into the differences in testing methods, from theoretical and mathematical approaches to more intuitive and feel-based strategies. The conversation highlights the importance of innovation in deck building, balancing high-rolls and low-rolls in game analysis, and the value of reviewing games. The hosts also share personal anecdotes and experiences that showcase the highs and lows of competitive play, emphasizing the need to adapt and evolve with the changing meta. They conclude with a light-hearted debate on Lexi versus Ira, setting the stage for future friendly challenges.
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Break Points Ep6: Ode to Prism w/ Kevin Murphy
Episode 6 of Break Points: Unedited Discussion with Kevin Murphy Join hosts Taylor Crawford, Sam Young, Aggroblaze96, and special guest Kevin Murphy as they dive into an unfiltered and unedited discussion in Episode 6 of Breakpoint. From weekend tournament recaps in Kansas City to intense matchups in Flesh and Blood, this episode covers it all. Kevin Murphy provides deep insights into playing as Prism, shares his experience at major tournaments, and discusses the importance of strategic creativity in the game. Don't miss out on this candid and informative episode!
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Break Points EP5: On the Horizon w/ DM Armada
In this episode of 'Break Points,' hosts Sam, Taylor, and Zach, joined by special guest DM Armada, dive into week five's engaging discussions revolving around the Flesh and Blood card game. The conversation kicks off with light-hearted banter about card games played during the week, transitions into reviewing specific card sets like the Guardian Mastery Pack, and expressing thoughts on new spoilers. They explore the potential of casual gaming, the implications of winning ProQuest tournaments, and strategies to foster a more casual community. The podcast also touches on funny anecdotes from gaming experiences, the appeal of themed armories, and the anticipation for upcoming events such as Kansas City tournaments and ProQuest season. The episode wraps up with listener questions, including thoughts on how to support casual play and memorable stories from gaming events.
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Episode 4: Forcing Nathan Crawford to do a Tierlist
In this lively podcast episode, the hosts, Taylor Crawford, AgroBlaze96, Nathan Crawford, and Sam Young, review and debate the current tier rankings of various heroes for an upcoming major card game tournament in Singapore. Starting with some humorous technical difficulties in the intro, the team dives deep into analyzing specific hero matchups, strengths, and weaknesses. They cover a wide range of heroes, including new and established ones, debating their viability and potential performance. Notable highlights include heated disagreements, unexpected rankings, and considerations on how the evolving meta affects each hero's placement. The episode wraps up with listener questions about specific classes and technical strategies, all delivered with a mix of camaraderie and good-natured ribbing among the hosts.
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