Arsenal Pass - Flesh and Blood Podcast
196 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsWelcome to Arsenal Pass, a Flesh and Blood podcast for players by players all about strategy, leveling up and the latest news in the world of Rathe. Your hosts are Brendan Patrick, Flesh and Blood commentator and former Calling top 8 competitor. Alongside him Hayden Dale, Calling 2019 Sydney champion and Flesh and Blood writer. Get in touch with us and submit your questions for the show by email to [email protected]
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Episodes
Arsenal Pass Ep169 - Australian Nationals Top 4 Recap
July 04, 2024 20:12 - 52 minutes - 71.5 MBThis week Hayden and Brendan talk about Hayden's recent Top 4 performance at Australian Nationals. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: [email protected] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-w Twitter: @BrendanAPG (Brendan) & @Fyen_Dale (Hayden) Hosts: Brendan Patrick and Hayden Dale
Arsenal Pass Ep168 - The US National Champion (w/ Evan Herndon)
June 27, 2024 19:16 - 58 minutes - 80.7 MBThis week Hayden and Brendan are joined by Evan Herndon to talk about his recent win at the US National Championship. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: [email protected] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-w Twitter: @BrendanAPG (Brendan) & @Fyen_Dale (Hayden) Hosts: Brendan Patrick and Hayden Da...
Arsenal Pass Ep167 - US National Champs + Mailbag
June 20, 2024 20:17 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBThis week Hayden and Brendan breakdown Day 1 of US Nationals, as well as answer a ton of questions fielded from listeners on Twitter and Discord. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: [email protected] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-w Twitter: @BrendanAPG (Brendan) & @Fyen_Dale (Hayden) Hosts: B...
Arsenal Pass Ep166 - Zen, The Best Deck
June 13, 2024 14:51 - 53 minutes - 74 MBThis week Hayden and Brendan discuss the question at the tip of everybody's tongue in lead up to Nationals; Is Zen the best deck? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: [email protected] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-w Twitter: @BrendanAPG (Brendan) & @Fyen_Dale (Hayden) Hosts: Brendan Patrick a...
Arsenal Pass Ep165 - Meta, MST Draft, and PCG w/ Matt Rogers
June 06, 2024 18:20 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBOn episode 165 of Arsenal Pass, we're joined by Matt Rogers to talk Part the Mistveil constructed meta, draft, and Matt's successful card grading company 'PCG'. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: [email protected] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-w Twitter: @BrendanAPG (Brendan) & @Fyen_Dale (Ha...
Arsenal Pass Ep164 - Part the Mistveil Classic Constructed Impact
May 30, 2024 17:11 - 55 minutes - 75.8 MBThis week Hayden and Brendan talk the impact of Part the Mistveil on the Flesh and Blood Classic Constructed Metagame. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: [email protected] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-w Twitter: @BrendanAPG (Brendan) & @Fyen_Dale (Hayden) Hosts: Brendan Patrick and Hayden D...
Arsenal Pass Ep163 - Part the Mistveil Pre-Release Tips
May 24, 2024 12:30 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBThis week Hayden and Brendan break down their top tips for Flesh and Bloods newest set, Part the Mistviel. We also revisit some of our grades and talk about what cards we got right, and what cards we got wrong. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: [email protected] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-...
Arsenal Pass Ep162 - Part the Mistveil Limited Set Review
May 15, 2024 20:42 - 1 hour - 164 MBThis week Hayden and Brendan review all the commons and rares for the upcoming limited set Part the Mistviel; Each card gets a rating from A to D. A is the best of the best, these cards are ones that will be the focal point of your deck in limited and have an impact more so then any other card in a game. You might think of these as “bombs” in FAB context these are auto includes, things that make you want to actively pursue the class if they are class specific - Think Refraction Bolters, Enl...
Arsenal Pass Ep161 - Part the Mistveil First Look
May 09, 2024 17:44 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBThis week Hayden and Brendan give there opinions on Flesh and Blood's upcoming set Part the Mistveil. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: [email protected] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-w Twitter: @BrendanAPG (Brendan) & @Fyen_Dale (Hayden) Hosts: Brendan Patrick and Hayden Dale
Arsenal Pass Ep160 - Top Rogue Decks in the Meta
May 02, 2024 19:32 - 52 minutes - 71.7 MBThis week Hayden and Brendan talk about the top rogue decks in the meta (Viserai, Max Nitro, Kano, Dawnblade Dori, etc). Information Cascades Article: https://articles.starcitygames.com/articles/information-cascades-in-magic/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: [email protected] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya...
Arsenal Pass Ep159 - Information Cascades (Card Game Theory)
April 25, 2024 18:17 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBThis week Hayden and Brendan talk about one of Magic the Gathering's most famous articles; "Information Cascades" by Patrick Chapin. Information Cascades Article: https://articles.starcitygames.com/articles/information-cascades-in-magic/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: [email protected] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTB...
Arsenal Pass Ep158 - Full Meta Breakdown (Post Dromai)
April 18, 2024 18:02 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBThis week Hayden and Brendan break down the Flesh and Blood constructed metagame without Dromai. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: [email protected] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-w Twitter: @BrendanAPG (Brendan) & @Fyen_Dale (Hayden) Hosts: Brendan Patrick and Hayden Dale
Arsenal Pass Ep157 - How to Sideboard
April 11, 2024 20:11 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBThis week Hayden and Brendan break down sideboarding in Flesh and Blood. Are you building with [60+15] or [52+23] are you looking for just an [80] card deck every time? When do you prioritize synergy over impact cards and what type of decks can't afford to sideboard heavily at all? We'll break down the concepts so you're ready for success this ProQuest season! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: [email protected] ...
Arsenal Pass Ep156 - 3 Years of Arsenal Pass
April 04, 2024 18:38 - 1 hour - 106 MBWe have reached the 3 year anniversary of Arsenal Pass. Thank you to everyone who has supported us so far! Tune in this week to hear us wax reminiscent on how we met and what we almost called this podcast! We also cover a bit about the metagame as Dromai is set to living legend just before or early in the upcoming season. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: [email protected] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel...
Arsenal Pass Ep155 - 3 Years of Arsenal Pass
April 04, 2024 18:38 - 1 hour - 106 MBWe have reached the 3 year anniversary of Arsenal Pass. Thank you to everyone who has supported us so far! Tune in this week to hear us wax reminiscent on how we met and what we almost called this podcast! We also cover a bit about the metagame as Dromai is set to living legend just before or early in the upcoming season. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: [email protected] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel...
Arsenal Pass Ep155 - 2024 Pro Tour Los Angeles Recap
March 28, 2024 21:18 - 1 hour - 147 MBFrom the group dinners to techno to sleeplessness to wizardry to content creator events - we cover it all from Wednesday to Sunday. We weigh in on the limited twitter drama, reflect on our testing process and discuss some of the upcoming cards and events that were spoiled. The bar has risen again for what a Flesh and Blood Pro Tour can be. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: [email protected] Youtube: https://ww...
Arsenal Pass Ep154 - Pro Tour LA Preview! w/ Sam O'Byrne
March 22, 2024 14:57 - 1 hour - 116 MBPro Tour LA is this weekend! There's a storm brewing and we have Sam to guide us through both in the podcast this week and the booth for the event. We discuss the nature of split format testing and preparation as the PT looms. There's a sense of uncertainty in the air, and we provide some clarity and Sam helps guide us through. We set the stage for which heroes and players to keep your eye on - and we even get a few additional thoughts on Halo from Branden. Magnolia Games (Code: arsenal10):...
Arsenal Pass Ep153 - How to Select a Deck
March 14, 2024 18:36 - 1 hour - 107 MBChoose your weapon! The decision tree for which deck to choose has many potential branches and pitfalls. While there are some rewards to being a specialist, the ability to pivot to or lock in the right deck early can provide a massive edge toward doing well in any event. Metagame prediction plays a part, but even if you have perfect information you still need to select the right deck with that knowledge. As we examine the philosophies that we have used (and will use in the future) hopeful...
Arsenal Pass Ep152 - Locked on Ka*o w/ Peter Buddensiek
March 07, 2024 21:03 - 1 hour - 88.3 MBThe Kano Council has convened and our favorite firelord friends have submitted Peter Buddensiek to discuss potential decks for Pro Tour Los Angeles. There are plenty of decks that are worth exploring and some of the basic deck philosophies might surprise you. Ultimately, Peter helps us answer THE question in this format: what is "cope" what what has "hope". Magnolia Games (Code: arsenal10): https://magnoliagames.com/?ref=XMBeRO_Sek1QXr Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review...
Arsenal Pass Ep151 - FaB's Most Complex Metagame w/Tariq Patel
February 29, 2024 19:45 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBTwo podcast hosts. One two time National Champion. Tariq Patel joins us this week to discuss almost every hero available and all our thought processes as we evaluate what's developing. Don't miss our thoughts on navigating an open, complex metagame. We even get Tariq to admit what deck he would register if the Pro Tour was tomorrow (Hayden would just jam Rhinar). Magnolia Games (Code: arsenal10): https://magnoliagames.com/?ref=XMBeRO_Sek1QXr Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Re...
Arsenal Pass Ep150 - Road to Nationals Week 1 Rundown
February 22, 2024 22:12 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBWe have results, data, and a sponsor. While additional data came to light after the recording session, that doesn't stop our lively discussion for the metagame this week. Fatigue as a strategy, what the different levels are in the current results and deep dive on all of the decks that keep showing up on the updating living legend list. Magnolia Games (Code: arsenalpass10): https://magnoliagames.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsen...
Arsenal Pass Ep149 - Classic Constructed HONEST Power Rankings
February 14, 2024 20:18 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBPrism has entered the chat - and we have a lot to say. We discuss draft strategy, how Kayo serves as an efficient gatekeeper, why Bravo is ever present and why aggressive styles might be struggling to find a hero to rally around. This metagame continues to twist and turn - so Hayden and Brendan will continue to tell "it like it is" for this Classic Constructed format. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: arsenalpassfab@gmai...
Arsenal Pass Ep148 - Heavy Hitters Classic Constructed Meta
February 08, 2024 18:41 - 1 hour - 94.1 MBThis week Brendan and Hayden break down the updates to the Classic Constructed meta off the back of Flesh and Blood's newest set Heavy Hitters. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: [email protected] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-w Twitter: @BrendanAPG (Brendan) & @Fyen_Dale (Hayden) Hosts: Bre...
Arsenal Pass Ep147 - Heavy Hitters is FAB's Best Limited Set w/Lead Developer Bryan Gottlieb
January 30, 2024 20:29 - 1 hour - 114 MBThis week, we sit down with Lead Game Developer Bryan Gottlieb to discuss everything from the current state and lean of FAB, entry points for new players and rewarding invested players, and balancing everyone's experience to raise all the boats across both casual and competitive environments. While we speak most of the time on Heavy Hitters, and we couldn't resist discussing Brute, there's something for everyone in Bryan's articulate insights. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass R...
Arsenal Pass Ep146 - Heavy Hitters Limited Set Review
January 24, 2024 00:06 - 2 hours - 182 MBThe Heavy Hitters Limited Set Review. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: [email protected] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-w Twitter: @BrendanAPG (Brendan) & @Fyen_Dale (Hayden) Hosts: Brendan Patrick and Hayden Dale
Arsenal Pass Ep145 - Heavy Hitters is Welcome to Rathe 2.0
January 19, 2024 00:25 - 1 hour - 112 MBHayden and Brendan discuss the upcoming Flesh and Blood set Heavy Hitters Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: [email protected] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-w Twitter: @BrendanAPG (Brendan) & @Fyen_Dale (Hayden) Hosts: Brendan Patrick and Hayden Dale
Arsenal Pass Ep144 - Stop PUNTING Away Your Wins
January 11, 2024 22:09 - 1 hour - 91.3 MBPunting is a problem that plagues more than sports aficionados. While not every situation is a clear punt, eliminating punts from your game is one of the best ways to increase your wins and start focusing on improving your macro decisions. We get vulnerable this week, sharing some of our punts, analyzing why they happened and the growth and learnings that followed. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: arsenalpassfab@gmail...
Arsenal Pass Ep143 - Rhinar WILL win a Pro Tour in 2024
January 05, 2024 02:30 - 1 hour - 93.7 MBIn our first pod of 2024 we discuss how Rhinar WILL win a Pro Tour and cover some initial thoughts on Heavy Hitters limited. Hopefully, we bury the great-axe on the PTI system and our commentary on invites that can be gifted in exchange for favors (or dollar-bucks). We have to beat our chests around one of our favorite (non-Kano) heroes. Now that we have more of the picture of heavy hitters we're also ready to discuss some early impressions on limited. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Arsen...
Arsenal Pass Ep142 - Why You Should ONLY Play 1 Hero
December 28, 2023 20:59 - 1 hour - 98.1 MBTo specialize or not to specialize...there are advantages to going deep on one hero and learning every nuance of every matchup. Many of 2023's tournaments of have been won by specialist players. Discover what defines a specialist and what that practice might look like in 2024. There's a lot of hidden advantages here, between hybrid specialists, people who specialize in a playstyle or repeatable end game states, and mirror mastery. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: h...
Arsenal Pass Ep141 - Flesh and Blood 2023 Year in Review
December 21, 2023 20:22 - 1 hour - 113 MBFlesh and Blood's 2023 year in review! We have spoilers to review (and tease), a year to recap, and many opinions and thoughts on the new restriction system. We'll go through our highs, our lows, on and off the table. Organized play had some rapid developments and the narratives around the players and the game continued to spin throughout this exciting year. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: [email protected] You...
Arsenal Pass Ep140 - Should New Hero’s Impact The Meta (Mailbag)
December 14, 2023 20:49 - 1 hour - 118 MBWe are in the offseason and that means we are outsourcing our topic this week! Burning questions have amassed on twitter, YouTube comments, and our Patreon discord and we do our best to deliver insightful answers. Brendan provides the hot takes and probing questions while Hayden struts diplomatically upon the fence as the noncommittal voice of reason - all in a day's mailbag! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: arsenalpass...
Arsenal Pass Ep139 - Thawing Out The New Meta
December 07, 2023 20:06 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBThere's a flurry of news and exciting things to discuss. From Heavy Hitters mechanics and philosophy, the living legend system, how to pave your way to larger FAB events. Our main topic centers on Iyslander's rotation, and what we can expect from the metagame moving forward as things thaw out. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: [email protected] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ S...
Arsenal Pass Ep138 - How to Build a Testing Team
November 30, 2023 18:35 - 1 hour - 98.7 MBThe competitive FAB world is getting more prepared with every large event. If you're an aspiring pro player or someone who is looking to dip their toes into a ProQuest - we have advice and guidance for groups large and small. There's a lot of little things that go into crafting mutual success, from communication avenues to roles and even KPIs (those are 'key performance indicators' for those who haven't been subjected to the corporate world yet). We address how to find and craft a testing gr...
Arsenal Pass Ep137 - World Championship Recap (Barcelona)
November 23, 2023 16:55 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBThis week, we have the privilege to discuss a massive weekend in FAB. One of the best things about not succeeding are the learnings and introspection it triggers. There are a lot of personal hits and misses, plus some pros and cons as Brendan and Hayden talk about their experiences at the Flesh and Blood World Championships in Barcelona. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: [email protected] Youtube: https://www.yo...
Arsenal Pass Ep136 - Worlds is a Solved Meta?
November 16, 2023 21:40 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBBrendan has spent 12-15 hours a day playing FAB for the past few days and Hayden just landed and came straight to draft and record. We've got some of our first impressions of draft and the decks we expect in a layer one metagame. Listen up to learn how we tier out the metagame and our anticipated shifts after a ton of testing with some of the best in the world. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: [email protected] ...
Arsenal Pass Ep135 - Dash.io is... Busted?
November 08, 2023 18:14 - 1 hour - 99.7 MBBrendan and Hayden talk about the recent break out deck from The Calling Melbourne, Dash.io. What does this mean for the World's Classic Constructed Meta? Is Dash.io actually broken? Did Tom just run hot? What about Uzuri (winner of the Calling)? Things just got a lot more complicated... Take Our Survey: https://forms.gle/VJMvxKWzvZdmRBes9 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: [email protected] Youtube: https://www...
Arsenal Pass Ep135 - Dash I/O is... Busted?
November 08, 2023 18:14 - 1 hour - 99.7 MBThings just got a lot more complicated. Brendan and Hayden talk about the recent break out deck from The Calling Melbourne, Dash I/O. What does this mean for the World's Classic Constructed Meta? Is Dash I/O actually broken or did Tom just run hot on the weekend? Where does Uzuri fit in the wake of the Calling victory? Take Our Survey: https://forms.gle/VJMvxKWzvZdmRBes9 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: arsenalpassfab...
Arsenal Pass Ep134 - The World Championship Metagame Guide
November 02, 2023 21:53 - 1 hour - 99.3 MBBrendan and Hayden break down the layers of the metagame surrounding worlds. Learn what we consider as "the Dromai imperative", how to navigate a non-linear metagame and what early choices you can make to succeed in this environment. Hayden will share some of the decks that are lurking on his short list to potential play for worlds. We might even cover how brutes and guardians might get in on the fun. Take Our Survey: https://forms.gle/VJMvxKWzvZdmRBes9 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Ar...
Arsenal Pass Ep133 - The Calling Dallas
October 25, 2023 20:09 - 1 hour - 93.4 MBDromai came in droves to Dallas and ended up on top. We discuss the top 3 heroes represented in the Dallas metagame and how they might impact the World Championships. Will Katsu and Fai emerge? Will Bravo finally seem good to Brendan? Does Azalea have a window to return alongside Bullseye Bracers? Can Iyslander find a handhold and play the fun police to a potential rebirth of aggressive Dromai counters? We observed (and commented on stream) some of the best this past weekend and we'll share ...
Arsenal Pass Ep132 - Hayden’s Taipei Heights
October 19, 2023 18:44 - 58 minutes - 81 MBTaipei concluded in a flurry of 6 heroes represented in the top 8 with Azalea landing on top. Hayden attended and managed to collect a few great stories and insights. We discuss the Dromai list that Nick Butcher navigated to a 2nd place finish (and Hayden managed a Day 2 with). Stay tuned for our coverage of the deck, the metagame, and the upcoming events as the future of FAB unfolds. Dromai Decklist: https://fabrary.net/decks/01HD0CD66CGF6C5FR8AJYSXKXK Patreon: https://www.patreon.co...
Arsenal Pass Ep131 - Bright Lights Draft Impressions w/Tariq Patel
October 12, 2023 18:07 - 1 hour - 93.3 MBTariq Patel joins Brendan and Hayden riding the high of release weekend. The trio attempts to dissect and discuss their thoughts on Drafting Bright Lights. We also discuss the recent removal of draftfab.com and speculate on the rationale. We also have some early results to discuss what appears to be an almost unchanged classic constructed metagame. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: [email protected] Youtube: http...
Arsenal Pass Ep130 - Bright Lights First Impressions
October 05, 2023 19:39 - 1 hour - 103 MBOff the back of two pre-releases each, Brendan and Hayden break down their thoughts on Bright Lights; What's the strongest hero/strategy? Are Evo's overpowered? Does Bright Lights have meaningful deckbuilding decisions and skill expressive gameplay? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: [email protected] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTH...
Arsenal Pass Ep129 - Bright Lights Set Review
September 27, 2023 19:59 - 2 hours - 217 MBBrendan and Hayden break down every card in Flesh and Blood's new set 'Bright Lights' and give each card a rating based on how they expect the card to perform in limited (Commons and Rares) Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: [email protected] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-w Twitter: @BrendanA...
Arsenal Pass Ep128 - Arsenal Pass Ep128 - Banned and Suspended (Not What You Expected)
September 21, 2023 16:48 - 1 hour - 109 MBIn today's episode, Hayden and Brendan break down the recent banned and suspended announcement, as well as go over Bright Light spoilers. This episode also features and special guest appearance from The Teklo Foundry walking us through the secrets of team blitz (https://www.youtube.com/@TheTekloFoundry) Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: [email protected] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJH...
Arsenal Pass Ep127 - Dash Masterclass w/Sam Sutherland
September 14, 2023 20:17 - 1 hour - 102 MBIn today's episode, Hayden and Brendan are joined by Australian National Champion Sam Sutherland for a complete Dash masterclass. Sam is a true Dash specialist and has brought the hero to multiple top finishes in the past year. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: [email protected] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uy...
Arsenal Pass Ep126 - Why You Aren’t Winning Events
September 07, 2023 20:53 - 1 hour - 110 MBIn today's episode, we delve deep into the strategies of winning high-level competitive card game tournaments. From understanding the ever-evolving meta, to employing psychological tactics that can give you an edge, to the art of choosing and modifying your deck on the fly - we cover it all. Drawing from our own experiences, and sprinkling in listener questions and real-world examples, we aim to equip you with the knowledge and insight needed to rise to the top. Whether you're aiming for loc...
Arsenal Pass Ep125 - Kano’d At Nationals
August 31, 2023 18:33 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBThis week we break down the past weekend of Nationals - with some notes on various tournaments in addition to our own experiences. We open Hayden's Gold Foil and discuss the upcoming releases. We close with the dichotomy of Kano and the inherent risks and rewards of all-in heroes! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: [email protected] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https:...
Arsenal Pass Ep124 - The Nationals Metagame
August 24, 2023 23:26 - 1 hour - 87.8 MBThis week we are breaking down exactly what we expect to see as Nationals season kicks off this weekend across the world. With eyes on regions far and wide, to the Calling and Nationals in Las Vegas. Don't miss this episode as the most refined lists start to spill out in the the world...unless secrets are being kept for worlds (and we discuss that possibility too)! Tariq's Tier List: https://twitter.com/TariqPatel10/status/1693684845237391847?s=20 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPa...
Arsenal Pass Ep123 - The Tri-Wizard Roundtable w/MajinBae
August 16, 2023 19:37 - 1 hour - 108 MBMajinbae joins us this week to discuss Wizard in the current meta. Why is Isylander having so much success? Is Warmonger's actually good? What does good preparation look like and how does one get ahead of the current metagame trends by going over the top of opposing strategies. Is Kano 'The Truth' for Nationals? All this and more answered in this weeks episode. Kano Deck: https://fabrary.net/decks/01GZ5AK4XWP8DBCCC853M6N3E1 Isylander Deck: https://fabrary.net/decks/01GNV97C3BDTTHSF18B7HTRE...
Arsenal Pass Ep122 - Secrets to Success w/Pablo Pintor
August 09, 2023 17:22 - 58 minutes - 80.2 MBPablo Pintor joins us this week to discuss what it takes to be one of the best players in Flesh and Blood. We cover a range of topics including future classic constructed meta, Monarch draft, and early expectations for Flesh and Blood's upcoming Mechanologist set Bright Lights. Stay tuned for tips on what to experiences to target if you happen to be travelling to Barcelona. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: arsenalpassfa...