Help From Future Self: A Conversational KeyForge Podcast by and for KeyForge Friends! We are an upbeat team that loves the game of KeyForge. We love it so much that we meet every week to have a discussion about this great game by Ghost Galaxy. If you are looking for some positive insight and enthusiasm based around this card game, then look no further! Blake & Sydnie are to deliver an entertaining and energetic perspective on the procedurally generated card game called KeyForge! #StayForgin’
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Josh from Ghost Galaxy joins Sydnie to answer her burning questions about OP and Keyforge Celebration 2024, shares tips and tricks on how to make the most of all four days, and discusses the cool new fan run events! What does the future hold for OP prizing? What are both Sydnie and Josh most looking forward to at KFC? How can you get your very own …
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275 - Organized Play Rundown
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Sydnie and Devin chat this week about everything Organized Play (OP). What incentives makes OP events so appealing and why do they play such a pivotal role in our enjoyment of the game? If you're on the fence about attending your first OP event, or a seasoned veteran looking to elevate your OP experience, this conversation is your road map to makin…
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274 - ToC Talk
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This week the whole crew has a discussion about the new Token based set, Tokens of Change. Now that we have all had some time with this set, let us share our hot takes... Enjoy! If you wish to donate to HFFS here is our Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/hffspodcast • Please subscribe if you enjoyed this episode, leave a review on Apple with you…
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The whole gang is here this week to talk about Amber Skies and everything they've been enjoying about the set. Do you agree with their take on mechanics like discard pips in this new era of house enhancements? Is archive hate really that good for the game? Is Amber Skies missing key qualities of a good set like key cheats and board control? You mig…
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In this episode, Sydnie and Blake have a discussion about the formats that have come and gone and still remain, in preparation for the official announcement by GG for what will be in the Fan Format events they are holding at KFC. We look back from FFG era until now and give a brief overview as well as our takes on them. Enjoy! If you wish to donate…
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Sydnie and Devin dive into their Gamefound pledge contents and talk all about their first impressions of Amber Skies. They chat favorite cards, mechanics, interactions, and more! Tune in to find out what card Devin thinks will give the judges the hardest time, what the pair think about house enhancements, which Sky Beasts they don't want to see in …
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This week Blake and Sydnie are over the moon to bring Devin (DevDev) onto the show for his inaugural episode as cohost! Meet the man behind SpeedForge and learn more about his unique approach to Keyforge, community building, and much much more! If you wish to donate to HFFS here is our Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/hffspodcast • Please subs…
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This week Blake shares his hype with Sydnie for his newly fulfilled Amber Skies Gamefound pledge and all the goodies that came with it. They talk Sky Beasts, Tokens of Change, house cheating enhancements, extra wide playmats, Blake's favorite mechanics and decks so far, and even the Prophetic Visions spoiler card from the next set. This episode is …
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This week Blake and Sydnie are honored to be joined by Dead-Sync (Andrew) from Bad Penny Press (BPP)! The trio talk all about the weekly Keyforge newsletter that is Bad Penny Press, the team behind it, and their plan for an epic addition to Keyforge Celebration (KFC) this year. Also listen in to find out juicy details about the HFFS "Scrub's Reveng…
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This week Blake and Sydnie have a discussion about the importance of casual nights at your local store. We discuss what it does for your community growth and the various ways it can increase the overall enjoyment of the game. Tune in to listen to this take on playing KeyForge, and let us know how you keep it casual in our Discord. If you wish to do…
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With the Martian Civil War OP event in full swing, we have Josh from Ghost Galaxy with us to give us all the ins-and-outs for you and your play group to enjoy this casual summer OP event. We found out some amazing things we didn't know! So be sure to tune in. If you wish to donate to HFFS here is our Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/hffspodcas…
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Sydnie chats about Vault Assault, Ghost Galaxy's new official multi-player format, with casual-king Kelly Sparks, who everyone knows as DaPapa around the crucible. From GenCon, to his locals, to his kitchen table, Kelly has played Vault Assault multiple times at different player counts and has much to say about everything related to casual Keyforge…
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264 - GenCon was Unbeatable with AV8R and DragonMaster
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Sydnie is super lucky to be joined this week by not just incredible Keyforgers, but avid board and card gamers, Andrew (AV8R) and Ali (DragonMaster) to talk all about GenCon! From Keyforge to trick-taking games, these two GenCon experts are top notch competitors. AV8R proved it by top 8'ing in all three formats, and walking away Alliance US Nationa…
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Sydnie is ecstatic to not only be joined by Blake this week, but to get the honor of chatting with creative mind DevDev, or Devin, about all his incredible Keyforge ideas that have already found great success in many different local scenes. From his own multiplayer formats, to deck power leveling solutions, to his in-person energy that keeps people…
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262 - Archon Monster Bandola with Mike Funi
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Sydnie and June are joined by Mike Funi, the owner (and opener) of a killer Grim Reminders deck you may have heard of: Bandola, Archmage of the Spined Plateau. One of the newest, most well-known decks in the world, otherwise known simply as "Bandola", this Untamed, Unfathomable, Geistoid beauty has already earned multiple Archons invites to Worlds.…
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Sydnie and June are joined this week by Alliance enjoyer Kevin, aka Gorlami, fulfilling his fated Vegas promise to chat about matchups and outs in Keyforge. Why do matchups matter? What even is an "out"? And why is Sydnie going to brush up on her social deduction skills for the next big event? If you wish to donate to HFFS here is our Patreon link:…
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260 - What Happens in Vegas Gets Recorded
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Sydnie spent four days in Las Vegas for an epic Vault Tour of fun, shenanigans, and much Keyforge! Amazing games were played and incredible community members were there to play them. This recap episode will not only have you on the edge of your seat, but vicariously living through the eyes of those who braved the heat to have as much fun as possibl…
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Sydnie is joined this week by Mars enthusiast and Keyforge streamer Aaron, aka Orion, to chat all about the upcoming Martian Civil War storyline event from GG! If you weren't already psyched about this unfolding epic saga, Sydnie and Orion will raise your Mars excitement tenfold. Which side of this glorious battle will you throw your support behind…
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258 - Baltimore VT Sealed Winner Siaka
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Sydnie and June are back on the mic together to interview Siaka, aka Julian, about his experience in Balitmore and more importantly his Sealed Vault Tour win! Hear what this newly crowned Vault Warrior thought of Baltimore and what it takes to be a great player (Hint: he's in a lot of online Keyforge leagues). If you wish to donate to HFFS here is …
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257 - The Aurore Experience
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June returns with the illustrious Aurore to discuss what it means to learn in Keyforge. How does one gain meaningful experience and how can you leverage it? Aurore and June share their separate paths to high-level play so that you might find your own, dotted with all the beautiful distractions Keyforge can promise. Aurore's Dark Tidings Experience:…
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This week Sydnie takes you with to her regular Tuesday night locals with her own cast of misfits: EwokJR, DrSheep, MrPerfect, and Lokekar. Otherwise known as the "EwokJr Show" Sydnie gives the mic to whoever has the bye and hilarity ensues! If you wish to donate to HFFS here is our Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/hffspodcast • Please subscrib…
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This week Blake is riding solo, bringing a theme from his YouTube channel to the podcast: Grim Reminders KeyThoughts. A look at the set and how Blake feels thus far... Some HOT TAKES! If you wish to donate to HFFS here is our Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/hffspodcast • Please subscribe if you enjoyed this episode, leave a review on Apple wi…
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June and Sydnie are joined by San Antonio Sealed Vault Tour winner Gorlami (Kevin) to chat about his whole Vault Tour experience, how much prep he did (or didn't do), and what being a two time Vault Tour winner means to him. If you wish to donate to HFFS here is our Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/hffspodcast • Please subscribe if you enjoyed…
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Sydnie and Devin (FlamingHobo) plus multiple special guests* share all the juicy details from this amazing San Antonio Vault Tour weekend! The decks were fire, the games were intense, the food was AMAZING, and so much fun was had! *Special Guests (in order of appearance) Luke (SkyJedi) - GG Mastermind! Dexter (Unfathomable) - Archon Runner Up! Dan …
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GG was kind enough to provide another spoiler card since one of our original cards ended up in a news update. Tune in to hear Blake and Sydney discuss this awesome Logos card, as well as have a discussion reflecting on Logos and a lack thereof during the previous two sets. If you wish to donate to HFFS here is our Patreon link: https://www.patreon.…
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251 - Making Allies w JDG314 and Catmarrow
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June talks alliance with the top 3 from Rochester, Vancouver local JDG314 and the newly crowned Vaultwarrior and NY local Catmarrow. With the smallest alliance field yet, they discuss their incredible weekend, what makes a fun deck, and alliance's future. If you wish to donate to HFFS here is our Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/hffspodcast • …
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We have our "exclusive" Æmber Skies spoiler cards...sort of. One of the cards was accidentaly included in a recent Gamefound House Preview article after this episode was recorded, so we will have another episode to with a truly HFFS spoil for it coming your way! Don't forget to back the Gamefound using our link below, today is the LAST DAY!!! Back …
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In honor of Star Alliance, Unfathomable, and Untamed retiring for Aember Skies, June and Sydnie discuss some of their favorite graduating cards with classic (and not-so-classic) High School superlatives. Get ready to learn to whom June bestows the title of most beautiful eyes, and who Sydnie thinks would totally fall for an MLM (Multi-Level Marketi…
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248 - Sealed and Alliance Champion Varghast
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Newly inducted Vault Warrior Varghast talk about his climb to the top of two different formats with June and Sydnie. Back the Æmber Skies Gamefound Campaign: https://bit.ly/3xCiiRr If you wish to donate to HFFS here is our Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/hffspodcast • Please subscribe if you enjoyed this episode, leave a review on Apple with …
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247 - 2024 VTs, What to Expect After Roseville
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Blake asks June and Sydnie about their Roseville VT experience and what can be expected moving forward in 2024 based on this first Vault Tour. Hope you enjoy this episode and this gives you a picture of what to look forward to for the VTs you will be attending. If you wish to donate to HFFS here is our Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/hffspodc…
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246 - Epic Memories of Roseville 2024
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Vaults are back! Fresh off the 2024 Roseville Vault Tour, June and Sydnie chat about their incredible experiences and discuss everything from the powerful decks wielded by masterful Archons, to the general metas they saw, to the grand party they threw. Listen in to share in the excitement! GG's streaming of the event: https://youtube.com/@ghostgala…
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This week we finally get Ewokjr, #slowwok, on the cast to chat about maximizing our KeyForge time with friends! Happy April Fools Day everyone! If you wish to donate to HFFS here is our Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/hffspodcast • Please subscribe if you enjoyed this episode, leave a review on Apple with your thoughts, and share it on your s…
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Team SAS is disbanding at the end of this competitive year. Sydnie is joined by some core members to reminisce, talk about what's next, and send Team SAS off in style. Thank you Christopher Yoder for the special jingle used in this episode. If you wish to donate to HFFS here is our Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/hffspodcast • Please subscrib…
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This week the HFFS crew is joined by Marcus, KeyForge Judge and enthusiast of the game! We learn so much about Marcus on this episode, as well as some great things he brings to the table as a judge. We will def need to bring him on again... If you wish to donate to HFFS here is our Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/hffspodcast • Please subscrib…
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Sydnie and June have Flaminghobo, aka Devin, back on to raise excitement for Season 11 of ABR, the Ancient Bear Republic online league. What are some experiences unique to ABR? Why is Sydnie suddenly so excited to add an online league to her Keyforge plate? To play weekly Keyforge with (or against?!) June, Sydnie, and Devin, links are below and sig…
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Sydnie is joined this week by the amazing duo Tobin Lopes and Jason Wallace from the WarCast Reforged podcast! These avid play testers have a breadth of card game experience, and if you've ever played another FFG game, you can probably relate to their story. Listen in to hear the unique way these two approach, and enjoy, the game we all love! Liste…
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The whole team is back together again to discuss how to combat Grim Reminders. There are so many aspects of the newest set that feel over powered that it's hard to imagine it has many weaknesses, but there are certainly strategies and tactics from previous sets that defend against, even take advantage of, this discard heavy set. If you wish to dona…
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Sydnie and June chat with Nova, the creator and keeper of the popular Keyforge organization and rating website Decks of Keyforge, about the process of scoring a new set, how they think Grim Reminders stacks up to other sets, and what even is SAS?! Come take a peek behind the scenes of one of pillars of the Keyforge lifestyle! DoK: https://decksofke…
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Join Blake, Sydnie, and June in a riveting conversation all about the CURSES from Grim Reminders! We hope you enjoy this in depth discussion. Please join us in our Discord to share your thoughts! Blake's YouTube w/ his Curse Video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSgDdfWvcRbCC3l7CnvOJhg If you wish to donate to HFFS here is our Patreon link: https…
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Join Blake, Sydnie, and June in a candid conversation about the issue of burnout in the Keyforge community. Unveiling their struggles managing time on Discord, navigating relentless travel for events, and the challenge of maintaining Keyforge enthusiasm, the trio discusses the difficult choices and compromises they've faced. From wrestling with tim…
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237 - Then There Was 3 + Chase & Waste Cards from GR
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This week our HFFS crew grows to three! Tune in to find out who you will get to hear every week! Plus we have a mega episode talking about the Chase cards and Waste cards from Grim Reminders. A fun in-depth discussion with our newest member. If you wish to donate to HFFS here is our Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/hffspodcast • Please subscri…
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Join Sydnie as she delves into the captivating world of Keymander with the designers of this multiplayer format, June and Fabulousing. We discuss the inspiration, development, and unique features of Keymander, promising an experience that will enhance the KeyForge universe. Join the Keymander Discord: https://discord.gg/fN9E85Pm If you wish to dona…
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235 - Falling in Love with KeyForge a Convo w/ Candice Harris from BGG
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This week, Blake and Sydnie have another esteemed guest, Candice Harris from BoardGameGeek, and who is The BoardGameGeek Podcast host. She joins us to talk about her new found love for KeyForge. Tune in to hear her exciting plans for showcasing KeyForge as well as being more apart of our great community. https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/12153/boardga…
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Blake and Sydnie talk with esteemed guest Michael Hurley from Ghost Galaxy about the just released Tournament Rules & Guidelines (TRG), including Sealed and the new and improved Restricted List! Will they run Sealed on Friday or Saturday of Vault Tours? What card is on the Restricted List because of Grim Reminders? Tune in to find out these answers…
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This week Blake shares his excitement for Grim Reminders to Sydnie, in the hopes of getting her (and you, listener) hyped for the new set. Tell us on our Discord why you are hyped for GR! If you would like to support Sydnie's fundraising efforts for Girls on the Run (and her crazy endeavor to run a marathon in 2024) follow this link: https://haku.l…
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A new year means turning over a new leaf. Are Sydnie and Blake selling off their collections? LeanForging? Or just taking the wild and crazy secondary market for a spin? Listen in to find out and learn some tips and tricks if you want to join them along the way! If you wish to donate to HFFS here is our Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/hffspod…
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Merry Christmas Archons! In the spirit of the holidays, Blake and Sydnie have some cheer and a short Keyforge wish list to share with you all. Let us know what you have on your own list and have a wonderful rest of your 2023! If you would like to support Sydnie's fundraising efforts for Girls on the Run (and her crazy endeavor to run a marathon in …
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This week Sydnie and Blake take a look back on 2023...Oh what a year it's been!! If you wish to donate to HFFS here is our Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/hffspodcast • Please subscribe if you enjoyed this episode, leave a review on Apple with your thoughts, and share it on your social channels. We appreciate any and all support. // If you wi…
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Zach Armstrong from KPR joins Sydnie for some crazy talk about Grim Reminders. What new Key Cheat scares Sydnie? What conspiracy theory was Zach looking for in Star Alliance? Tune in to find out! If you wish to donate to HFFS here is our Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/hffspodcast • Please subscribe if you enjoyed this episode, leave a review…
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This week Blake has Lainusu join him on the podcast for a brief discussion on the "Lost Set" of KeyForge, of course this is Dark Tidings. Life ended up cutting this discussion a little shorter than we would have liked, but we made the most with the time we had. Lainusu will back in future and we look forward to more of his insights. https://www.you…
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