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Take That, Smartypants!
by Andrew Vandever
Take That, Smartypants! is all about KeyForge. You can find deck reviews, news, set analysis, how-to's, play sessions, and more. Let's dive into the Crucible together!
Episodes
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NKFL S23 Week 7 vs. dick_roland
I'm finally wrapping up my NKFL Season 23 run, which decided the league winner between dick_roland and me. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to screen record, so I'll just talk through it.
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Master Ozias Craon
This VM23 deck sure has a lot of Glimmer! Can't wait to get my hands on some VM24! :) List: https://decksofkeyforge.com/decks/0e98513a-772a-4f4b-929e-cfba95bbfaf1
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Twin of Xhe, Gallery Tribune
This deck got to me after quite the journey! I opened a copy of someone else's deck, and had to reach out to Ghost Galaxy customer service, who did an excellent job handling the issue! I'm super happy with this truly unique deck! List:...
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Master Basia Mithanian
And, here's another, just okay VM deck. 2x each of Tezmal and Witch of the Eye is pretty interesting! But probably not quite fast enough to keep up with top level decks.
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Wordless Atia of Pair a Dice Games
This is a store-branded deck from the store where I play most often these days. It seems just fine! List: https://decksofkeyforge.com/decks/65f96b92-a359-4181-bd1c-087ddef6e0d1
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Brobnar in Grim Reminders!
This starts my series talking through all the Grim Reminders cards. You can follow along at https://archonarcana.com/Card_Gallery?houses=Brobnar&sets=Grim_Reminders
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Raghbuff, the Alien of The White Tree
This is a Store Championship prize deck. It seems like the strategy must be to play Talent Scout as many times as possible! List: https://decksofkeyforge.com/decks/e76ccabc-d803-4e95-b0a1-0d348364f6b5
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Reistr who Reflects upon Vaults
The elusive Vault Master deck! Pretty sad to see Grumpus Tamer in here. :P List: https://decksofkeyforge.com/decks/c746b999-bce3-4245-a15a-5f7b0780be40
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Venuleia, Aquatic Course Scammer
This one seems pretty great. Geistoid operates as a pretty great setup house, and I think Ekwidon can operate as a good house to get a lot done. Unfathomable is the Weak Link, ironically. Link: https://decksofkeyforge.com/decks/303ece40-e150-4835-84e0-d1c068cfcba0
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Anomalies in Winds of Exchange!
This is a quick romp through the ultra rare anomalies! Follow along at https://archonarcana.com/Card_Gallery?sets=Winds_of_Exchange .
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Gord X. Agneinda, the Cheater
Working through some "just okay" GR decks here, but still there are some fun and interesting cards - Plan 10, 2x Reclaimed, Key Abduction, and Fulcrum. List: https://decksofkeyforge.com/decks/87fca450-d834-458e-bc96-65f965be6460
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Unfathomable in Winds of Exchange!
Unfathomable got a significant upgrade in Winds of Exchange, and really established its identity as a control house on the same level as, but very different from, Dis. Follow along at https://archonarcana.com/Card_Gallery?houses=Unfathomable&sets=Winds_of_Exchange .
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Master Benoist of Jerezaltar
This is a pretty good Vault Master deck! And yet, I will still point out that I don't think it's in any special category of goodness compared to other sets. :) Decklist: https://decksofkeyforge.com/decks/1338e6ec-ee90-4269-b640-4250291f689f
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Herr Luzgnat O'Shea
Curse of Fertility seems interesting. And Dark Memento seems always nice to see. Link: https://decksofkeyforge.com/decks/67854ecf-bd4f-49ad-8a5b-4fa76dcfaa14
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Star Alliance in Winds of Exchange!
In this video, we talk through all the Star Alliance cards in Winds of Exchange. You can follow along at https://archonarcana.com/Card_Gallery?houses=Star_Alliance&sets=Winds_of_Exchange . Tell me about your favorite Cadet decks!
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Long Toothed Gendo of the Valley
Lots of spicy two-ofs in this deck! List: https://decksofkeyforge.com/decks/1067e997-b8fe-4d10-aff7-72255aacb171
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Saurian in Winds of Exchange!
This dinos can't stop thinking about ethics and methods of capturing your aember. Enjoy this scholarly video about our platonic friends. Follow along at https://archonarcana.com/Card_Gallery?houses=Saurian&sets=Winds_of_Exchange
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The Opportunistic Master of Luvault
That's quite a lot of board control in this MV deck, plus a little artifact control to boot. Deck link: https://decksofkeyforge.com/decks/cc966035-73cc-4e67-bbde-7bd88fcae85e
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Sanctum in Winds of Exchange!
What is going on with our armor-encumbered friends? Let's explore WoE Sanctum in this video. You can follow along at https://archonarcana.com/Card_Gallery?houses=Sanctum&sets=Winds_of_Exchange
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Althea, Boundless Town Advisor
Omnipus with 3x Be Our Geist means the boss monster will be a pretty constant presence on the board. Plus, there's so much extra taunt, and Trawler can turn all of that into a pretty hard stop on the opponent's keys. So far so fun! Decklist:...
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Mars in Winds of Exchange!
The little green men are back! Let's explore all the Mars cards that appear in Winds of Exchange. Follow along at https://archonarcana.com/Card_Gallery?houses=Ekwidon&sets=Winds_of_Exchange
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Logos Cards Tier List
Alright, what's the dumbest way we can think about KeyForge cards? Out of context! Let's get to it. If you just want to see the completed list, check here: https://tiermaker.com/list/board-games/keyforge-logos-cards-16693714/3676313
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Brother Andrew of Calataw
There are a few interesting pieces in this deck, but unfortunately the ghosts got a lot of capture support, with literally one capture effect in the whole deck. So, it ends up a bit soft due to that. Decklist: https://decksofkeyforge.com/decks/d3c9e355-087a-4d2a-a8ac-6e65129ebc5c
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Ekwidon in Winds of Exchange!
Hey, new house! Ekwidon showed up big in their first set, and established a strong and fun house identity. Let's look some Bug cards! Follow along at https://archonarcana.com/Card_Gallery?houses=Ekwidon&sets=Winds_of_Exchange
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AV8R the Unlucky and Tranquil
This one seems pretty decent for a vanity deck! Loving all the Artifact shenanigans that shows up in Ekwidon, and Dark Memento is so nice for getting haunted quickly! List: https://decksofkeyforge.com/decks/124e5102-0353-4792-957b-c3ed04be6665
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Brobnar in Winds of Exchange!
This set marked the return of Brobnar, last seen in Worlds Collide! And, they're much better this time around. Let's explore this giant house! Follow along at https://archonarcana.com/Card_Gallery?houses=Brobnar&sets=Winds_of_Exchange
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WoE Display Part 2!
Let's speed-open and review a display of WoE! This episode covers the last 6 decks.
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WoE Display Part 1!
Let's speed-open and review a display of WoE! This episode covers the first 6 decks.
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the Crafty Master of Polis’s Vault
Let's check out some interesting and unique card combos from a Vault Master deck!List: https://decksofkeyforge.com/decks/61cfce55-f5b1-404d-a514-82b135e4f5a6
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Rustius, Bombaisle’s King
Gotta pay those Training Costs! Bellatoran Warrior crowds the stage!Deck list: https://decksofkeyforge.com/decks/d595c8ab-2e85-4065-a857-261b16f06efe
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The Clever Paleontologist
It's a Hallafest dream! If only a little ol' Brobnar token would have shown up. Excellent Alliance fuel.Deck list: https://decksofkeyforge.com/decks/ee98609b-2570-4051-9602-e01e2e40ccb1
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Guiffart the Quixotic
This deck was my prize for going 5-0 in Sealed Alliance at the Seattle Vault Tour 2023. Berzerker is not a bad prize!Deck list: https://decksofkeyforge.com/decks/f7926587-2400-4a5b-8574-138539bdc92c
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Alliance Vaults/Nats: Philly through Seattle
In this video, we'll look at all the Alliance decks to make top 8 at a Vault or Nats so far this year. What archetypes do you think will show up in the next few months?Philly Alliance:jaypower https://decksofkeyforge.com/alliance-decks/a1add397-3511-4007-943f-87d1372f32e2 mmlordOfwinter...
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Nik L. Maniafeld, the Brave
Nik was one of the decks I opened for Sealed Alliance at the Seattle Vault Tour, which helped me go 5-0. Bryozarch best zarch!Deck list: https://decksofkeyforge.com/decks/2273746d-4db9-462b-b07f-a4288e9b0b50
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Vault Masters: Martialis Y. of the 39285th Vault
Okay, so 7 Hastatus Raptors isn't necessarily what you want to see, but TBH if I opened this in a sealed event I wouldn't be too sad. Deck list: https://www.keyforgegame.com/deck-details/9e114b75-9634-460c-93d3-b302998071fe
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Unchained: Cold Dirk of the Market
This crazy Logos can go infinite. Shame there's no key cheat! Deck list: https://www.keyforgegame.com/deck-details/d4a40dff-60c9-430f-9fac-c1b4ddf89b5a
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Dover, the Oak of Scaleboard
Total Recall seems pretty fun in a token deck! List: https://decksofkeyforge.com/decks/eac548cd-d83d-4162-981c-3262310fc207
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Double Elim goes 0-3!
People have been complaining about Double Elimination in KeyForge since before KFC, but now it's being replaced by a new system, 2LO! Let's talk about 2LO! How does it work? Is it better than Double Elim? Than Swiss? How could it be made even better?
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My National Champion Alliance Build
In this episode, I talk about the Alliance build I just used to win Nationals, with a little help from my friends. I talk about what makes it tick, how it improved since KFC, and how I learned from a day 1 loss to do better in the top cut.
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The Mrs. of Keegrave
This one makes very good and fun use of the Cadet. Readying creatures is nice with multipliers like Crystal Hive and Uncharted Lands. List: https://decksofkeyforge.com/decks/6a097544-7056-4b21-b9b2-04b85c200e4a
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Boisivon the Gracelessly Hot-tempered
This is the highest-SAS WoE deck I've opened so far. It's interesting! A good example of Brobnar liking a Brobnar token, but then again Mars would have liked a Mars token, so it's tricky. List: https://decksofkeyforge.com/decks/5f264c97-4723-4fc9-94ad-9b79b1a00cf7
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Monsieur B. Bullsscript
Spartasaur is back! Also, 3x Skullback can be...okay, if it stays alive. List: https://decksofkeyforge.com/decks/a385356e-1cb6-4f23-80c4-0810759f614a
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It that Attacks with Terror
Pretty defensive aoa
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“Wet Blanket” Power, Hall Rioter
More quick aoa
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Alfeidr W. Quadrahana, the 13th
This deck seems just okay, but it's very fun to see Proclamation back! List: https://decksofkeyforge.com/decks/398f9e7f-50cf-460a-aa0e-ff2effea8d95
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Boss Mongrel Statilius
Not a bad sealed pull
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Gearekizh Oufh-Wyrm, Criminal
Another not-genka. :D
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Bobquaint, the Organ Scholar Fighter
There are some nice things going on here. This Mars house, though, is a great example of wanting to have a Mars token. List: https://decksofkeyforge.com/decks/aa4005e8-44b2-4a9c-967c-10d077e6d390
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Agreeable Ambrosia of the Academy
Still digging for genka…
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Shyxh, Roaring Beach Statistician
Still no genka, waaaah
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