Nexus at Night

Episode 66: The Importance of Aesthetics

November 03, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MB

You ever look at a Vanguard card and wonder, "what went into this thing's art? Why is it drawn the way it is?" Well, the guys are here to talk about that! As they go each clan, explaining and speculating where this great game's aesthetics came from, they find that some are hard to explain away, and some are easy- like all 3 Paladin clans. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nexusatnight/support

Episode 65: Zeroth Dragons Revealed

October 27, 2017 07:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MB

A new power has appeared on the horizon... and by that we mean the zeroth dragons! These new strides that work for entire nations rather than clans have the guys all in a tizzy as they go over the first one revealed, and speculate on what the others could be. How correct will they be? We'll just have to wait. Have any ideas for episodes or guesses on what the other dragons do? Tweet us @nexusatnight, Atlas @atlasnovack, Matt @wiggumzz, or Alvin/Root Beer @plasmaeclipse! --- Support this ...

Episode 64: In Da Club

October 20, 2017 07:00 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MB

You can find 'em in da club... the broken common club! The guys take a look at some common cards that pull more weight than their rarity suggests, while also looking at some cards that players should look out for when they hit the field. Atlas takes a shot a legitimate sponsorship, and it does NOT go well. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nexusatnight/support

Episode 63: Dragon King's Awakening Set Review!

October 13, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 69.2 MB

Dragons. Tellers of the Future. Sriracha. It's time to talk about the new set, GBT12! The guys welcome back their friend Root Beer to bring greater insight into the Oracle Think Tank support in this new support. Atlas struggles with/forgets that Neo Nectar is a clan, and Matt declares his love for hot sauce. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nexusatnight/support

Episode 62: It's a Difficulty

October 06, 2017 07:00 - 56 minutes - 25.9 MB

Some top decks are easy to play, and some aren't. But why is that? Matt and Atlas are determined to break it down, as they explore this new Fall 2017 meta of 5-7 top decks. Along the way they learn friendship, love, and that Atlas is more of a moron than he lets on. Also we got a new logo! Drink it in. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nexusatnight/support

Episode 61: Unintentional Successes

September 29, 2017 07:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MB

Atlas and Matt are back to unpack Bushiroad's unintentional wins in card design! Sometimes a clan's main stride archetype isn't the most competitively viable. But why is that? Well, these two dudes are gonna unpack it for ya. Tweet at us @nexusatnight, find Atlas @atlasnovack or Matt @wiggumzz. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nexusatnight/support

Episode 60: Gear Chronicle Clan Analysis

September 22, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MB

It's finally time... for the last clan analysis. Gear Chronicle has come back from the future to be looked at! Atlas and Matt bring in Josh "Axel" Lee, the gear chronicle playing champion of the 2017 Grandfest, to talk about the steampunk sparkplugs. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nexusatnight/support

Episode 59: Demonic Advent Set Review

September 08, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 87.8 MB

It's time for the set review that Atlas and Matt have been waiting for for 5 months: GBT11! Alvin, aka Root Beer's back too, as the three boys talk about how this set affects the metagame, and how terrible gear chronicle's GR card was. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nexusatnight/support

Episode 58: Nubatama Clan Analysis

September 01, 2017 07:00 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MB

Out of the shadows, the ninjas come to take cards from your hand and units from your field... it's Nubatama time! And also out of the shadows comes Gabe, who has rejoined Atlas and Matt for this episode to talk about the infamous ninja clan and its checkered past. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nexusatnight/support

Episode 57: Fantasy Vs. Reality

August 25, 2017 07:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MB

Some people have trouble distinguishing fantasy from reality in Vanguard, and Atlas and Matt are going to explain why: With the anime being used to sell the game, people tend to believe things that aren't there, or don't really happen... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nexusatnight/support

Episode 56: The Evolution of the G-Zone

August 18, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

Things change over time- and the guys are gonna talk about it! Atlas and Matt take a look at the now 2 year old G Zone mechanic, and how it's affected, and been affected by, the game over time. Follow us on Twitter @NexusatNight, Atlas @AtlasNovack, or Matt @Wiggumzz! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nexusatnight/support

Episode 55: Dark Irregulars Clan Analysis

August 11, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 57 MB

What a terrible night for a curse... The darkness has fallen! This week, the guys invite their friend David, who is well versed in the Dark Irregulars clan, to talk about the history and competitive stance of these gothic soul-fiends. You can follow us on Twitter @NexusatNight, follow Atlas @AtlasNovack, or follow Matt @Wiggumzz. Happy Cardfighting! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nexusatnight/support

Episode 54: The Nexus Awards

August 04, 2017 07:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MB

If Hollywood can shamelessly congratulate itself, why can't we? Welcome listeners to the first instance of the Nexus Awards! Atlas and Matt decide their favorite things of various categories based on almost zero criteria, because they can. Want more of these in the future? Tweet @NexusatNight, or find @AtlasNovack or @Wiggumzz with suggestions of more categories! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nexusatnight/support

Episode 53: Tachikaze Clan Analysis!

July 28, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MB

Oh no, they're gun-wielding dinos, go go Tachikaze! The guys unpack the hungry dinosaurs this week, as well as their personal history with the clan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nexusatnight/support

Episode 52: Happy Birthday Nexus at Night!

July 21, 2017 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MB

Guess what: It's our birthday! That's right, 52 weeks in a year, which means Nexus at Night is celebrating this momentous occasion by talking about... nothing in particular actually. Speculation about the future of Vanguard, the podcast's future, Atlas and Matt go everywhere you can imagine. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nexusatnight/support

Episode 51: Git Gud

July 14, 2017 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MB

Well well well, looks like someone in Bushiroad's design department finally got the memo! With the reveal of a new stride for often-shafted clan Oracle Think Tank, the dynamic hosting duo talks about how clans become good, and how good cards are made. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nexusatnight/support

Episode 50: Bushiroad Grand Fest Recap

July 08, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MB

Returning from Bushiroad's Grand Fest with his pride stomped to pieces, Atlas calls up Matt so they can talk about it. However, a visitor is in the studio: Josh "Axel" Lee, who came all the way from Toronto and swept the competition on his way to first place! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nexusatnight/support

Episode 49: Royal Paladin Clan Analysis

June 30, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MB

Oh boy oh boy, it's Royal Paladin time! The guys bring on their friend Jesse, a newcomer to N@N, to talk about his first love within Vanguard: Royal Paladin. They're fairly vanilla, and pretty much every clan is based off them, but boy do they pack a wallop! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nexusatnight/support

Episode 48: Fighters Collection 2017

June 23, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 75.6 MB

Another year, another fighters collection. This time Matt and Atlas bring back the bolt from the blue, Living Proof to help them out! The three talk about the new GB8 strides, g-guards, and heal triggers every clan got, along with what it's going to do to the metagame (hint: it has something to do with spike brothers.) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nexusatnight/support

Episode 47: What Would Happen If... Version 1-Meta Overhaul

June 17, 2017 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

With the permanent departure of Gabe, Atlas and Matt decide to try something different this week: what if the big four decks of the current meta (Gear Chronicle, Granblue, Blaster Engine, and Luard) suddenly disappeared over night? What would step in to take its place? Stay tuned for 45 minutes of arguing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nexusatnight/support

Episode 46: Granblue Clan Analysis

June 09, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 85.4 MB

From the watery depths of the sea, comes Granblue. From the watery depths of 22 episodes ago comes Jaime! Commander Jaime has returned, having previously been on the show to talk about Aqua Force, to talk about the zombie pirates with Atlas and Matt. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nexusatnight/support

Episode 45: Pale Moon Clan Analysis

May 27, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 69.1 MB

She's back! Ash joins the guys this week for the first time in a while to talk about her favorite (and Atlas' second favorite)clan: Pale Moon. Hijinks ensue when Gabe can't get his dogs to stop barking. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nexusatnight/support

Episode 44: Rummy Labyrinth Set Review/May 2017 Japanese Banlist

May 19, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 71.6 MB

Gabe's out again, so Atlas and Matt take a look at an April Fools joke a year in the making: Character Booster 3! They also take some time to talk about the recently revealed Japanese banlist, and what it could mean for the metagame. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nexusatnight/support

Episode 43: Tournament Blunders

May 12, 2017 07:00 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MB

The guys take a look at Bushiroad's tournament procedures, judges, and everything in between. Along the way they tell some anecdotes from various tournaments, and stories from other walks of life as well... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nexusatnight/support

Episode 42: Hype Prices- Or How We Learned to Stop Caring and Consult Patreon

May 05, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MB

After three weeks of not delivering on a promise, the guys finally do the topic a generous patron suggested they do: Hype prices. How do they happen? Why do they happen? Will our listeners get the reference? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nexusatnight/support

Episode 41: The Resource Game

April 28, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 71.3 MB

Atlas and Matt take some time to talk about the idea of resources in Vanguard: counterblasts, soulblasts, cards in general, etc. Are people really thinking about their games the right way? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nexusatnight/support

Episode 40: Raging Clash of the Blade Fangs Set Review

April 15, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 92.9 MB

All 3 paladins, the dino army, some ninjas, a robot wrestler, and some flower people walk into a pack of cards... It's set 10 time! The guys take a look at the set that will undoubtedly be mostly known for a certain crit trigger that made Shadow Paladin unbreakable. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nexusatnight/support

Episode 39: We Are!!! Trinity Dragon Set Review

April 07, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 89.1 MB

We are!!! reviewing the new character booster! The guys welcome Alvin W. aka "Root Beer" back to the show as they take a look at the new pack that featured Great Nature, Oracle Think Tank, and Dimension Police. Which clan won the set? Find out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nexusatnight/support

Episode 38: Nova Grappler Clan Analysis

March 31, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 80.3 MB

Are you ready to rumblllleeeeeee?! It's Nova Grappler time! The guys cover the original clan that's all about restanding, and restanding, and restanding until the opponent is a quivering pile of 6 damage on the floor. Once again Gabe takes the wheel, which is always a good time as Atlas tries to keep him in check. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nexusatnight/support

Episode 37: Limited Design Space

March 22, 2017 07:00 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Card design can be tricky. Certain effects can have so much potential for a clan that one false move can send the metagame into a tailspin. The guys go through their list of cards that fall into this camp, while speculating what could become of Vanguard in the future. Gabe also gets a good shot in on Atlas, so that's fun. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nexusatnight/support

Episode 36: Murakumo Clan Analysis

March 15, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB

It's ninja time! The guys talk about Murakumo, one of the two ninja clans in Vanguard. Matt's recent acquiring of the deck clashes with Gabe's usual skepticism of... everything really, while Atlas tries to keep it together. Can they keep a civil conversation? Probably not. But that's the fun! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nexusatnight/support

Episode 35: TRY3 Character Booster

March 08, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MB

The first character booster has hit the shelves! The guys tackle the new set featuring Gear Chronicle, Royal Paladin, and Neo Nectar. SPoiler alert: The gear chronicle stuff was lackluster. Count the insults! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nexusatnight/support

Episode 34: Megacolony Clan Analysis

March 02, 2017 08:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MB

This week, the guys take a look at the smooth criminals of cray- Megacolony, as they unpack the supposed inferiority complex between the indomitable insects themselves, and Link Joker. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nexusatnight/support

Episode 33: Vanguard's Relationship With Triggers

February 22, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

Sometimes frustrated with how triggers work in the game of Vanguard, the guys decide to unpack the entire concept. Is it good for the game? What do they bring to the table as opposed to other TCG's out there? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nexusatnight/support

Episode 32: Neo Nectar Clan Analysis

February 16, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 62 MB

Gabe takes over the helm! This week, the guys take a walk through the greenhouse of gas, Neo Nectar. This being Gabe's clan, the other two just let him go nuts. Will he run the conversation into the ground, or will it sprout into a bloom of beautiful discussion? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nexusatnight/support

Episode 31: Narukami Clan Analysis!

February 09, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MB

It's time for lightning to strike twice! The cardfighting chums talk about Narukami, the recent redheaded stepchild clan of Vanguard. Newcomer Jose has higher hopes for the clan's future, but Gabe wastes no time ripping into this undersupported clan's flaws. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nexusatnight/support

Episode 30: Gettin' Groovy With It!

February 02, 2017 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MB

This week, Atlas, Matt, and Gabe try and use Chronodragon Gear Groovy's effect on the other Vanguard clans. Whose idea was it? The guys can't remember, but they're pretty sure it was a good idea for Bushiroad to stop at Gear Groovy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nexusatnight/support

Episode 29: Angel Feather Clan Analysis

January 26, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MB

This week, Atlas, Matt, and Gabe talk about the damage zone dynamos, Angel Feather! It's a comedy of errors as the clan's fairly short history causes our trio to go off topic often, but it leads to some interesting discussion... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nexusatnight/support

Episode 28: Interview With a Cardfighter

January 18, 2017 08:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MB

This week on the podcast, Atlas and Matt take the time to interview each other, in an effort to let the listeners get to know them in what can only be described as "explosive procrastination". --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nexusatnight/support

Episode 27: Power Creep

January 11, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

He's finally arrived! Atlas and Matt get the often mentioned but never seen Gabe to make an appearance on the podcast this week to talk about power creep: the act of card games releasing better and better cards as time goes on. Is it good for the game? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nexusatnight/support

Episode 26: New Year's Grab Bag

January 04, 2017 08:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MB

Atlas and Matt, having procrastinated due to Atlas' weapons grade hangover, talk about their plans for the new year. They also take some time to cover in depth this speculated banlist floating around the internet. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nexusatnight/support

Episode 25: How to Run a Vanguard Youtube Channel

December 28, 2016 08:00 - 1 hour - 106 MB

For the last episode of 2016, Atlas and Matt bring back old friends Richard (the editor of the Nexus Corps Youtube channel) from our Gold Paladin episode, and Kris Brazas (aka Differentfight) to talk about what it's like to run a channel focused on Vanguard. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nexusatnight/support

Episode 24: Aqua Force Clan Analysis

December 21, 2016 08:00 - 1 hour - 67.9 MB

"In the navy, yes you can crush the seven seas..." It's aqua force! Matt and Atlas talk with ARG Top 16er and Blue Wave expert Jaime Alvarez (no relation to anime character Jaime Alcaraz) about the sexy multi-attacking navy guys and their dragon cohorts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nexusatnight/support

Episode 23: Divine Dragon Caper

December 14, 2016 08:00 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MB

This week, Atlas and Matt meet up with Alvin, aka Root Beer, to talk about the new set that just hit shelves. Overall consensus: this caper was more failed than Ocean's 12. I mean, Julia Roberts playing Julia Roberts? Anyway, go find out what's so disappointing about this. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nexusatnight/support

Episode 22: Spike Brothers Clan Analysis (Feat. LivingProof)

December 07, 2016 08:00 - 1 hour - 78.7 MB

This week, Atlas and Matt join up with Living Proof (finally), arguably the most knowledgeable spike brothers player, (and Vanguard Youtuber) in the land, to talk about the blitzing bombastic bastards. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nexusatnight/support

Episode 21: Banlists

November 30, 2016 08:00 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MB

This week, Atlas and Matt meet up with Justin, 20 episodes after he first appeared, to talk about banlists. How does Bushiroad handle problem cards in their meta? How could it be handled better? Well, go find out, we're not sure why you're still reading the description. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nexusatnight/support

Episode 20: Bushiroad's Tournament Structure

November 23, 2016 08:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MB

This week, Atlas and Matt meet up with Ash to talk about Bushiroad's recently announced overhauls to their tournament structure for the upcoming 2017 regional tournament season. Is this a step in the right direction? Or has Bushiroad dropped a bomb? Follow @NexusatNight or @NexusCorps, give us your comments! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nexusatnight/support

Episode 19: Ride Consistency

November 16, 2016 08:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MB

This week, Atlas and Matt tackle the concept of ride consistency in the game of vanguard: the history of how people have been misriding, and how it's going to happen in the future because let's be honest, we've all ridden the wrong grade 3 before. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nexusatnight/support

Episode 18: Bermuda Triangle Clan Analysis

November 09, 2016 08:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MB

This week, Atlas and Alvin, aka "Root Beer" talk about Bermuda Triangle, the mermaids with moxie, and their effect on the metagame, as well as how outsiders to vanguard view them on the whole. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nexusatnight/support

Episode 17: Keywords

November 04, 2016 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MB

This week, Matt and Atlas go through the comprehensive list of the keywords in Vanguard. What do keywords do? Do they do things? Let's find out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nexusatnight/support

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