Help From Future Self: A Conversational KeyForge Podcast

This week Sydnie and Liam take a tour around the globe as they break down every announced 2026 National Championship. From organizers and locations to travel destinations and scheduling, they discuss which events they're most excited about, where they'd love to visit, what stands out in this year's lineup, and which organizers have them most excited. Nationals Information: https://keyf...

This week Devin and Liam chat about what it actually takes to prepare for a Vault Tour in this new era of crazy cool side events! Is PV still the dominant meta? How do you plan for the side events? Listen in to find out what Liam and Devin think! Shattered Reality Gamefound Campaign: https://gamefound.com/projects/ghost-galaxy-games/keyforge-shattered-reality?refcode=VSEfGBq2zEeqAh_2KGCopA If you...

This week Devin and Liam talk the newest upcoming Keyforge set and so much more! The Shattered Reality Gamefound was just announced, launching in July, and it brings with it new mechanics, leaders are back, and our favorite aspect of Keyforge, more to discover! If you wish to donate to HFFS here is our Patreon link:  https://www.patreon.com/hffspodcast • Please subscribe if you enjoyed  this episo...

This week Sydnie brings back Dead-Sync (Andrew), now as a newly crowned official Keyforge judge, to chat all about the St. Louis Vault Tour! They talk all about his experience as a judge, some of the crazy calls his team had to make, new fun interactions in DM, how the side events went, and much much more! If you wish to donate to HFFS here is our Patreon link:  https://www.patreon.com/hffspodcast...

This week Sydnie and Blake share the stage as solo acts, each with their own Draconian Measures thoughts, life updates, and sage advice for your listening pleasure. What do full foil decks, Keyforge Celebration, DM house combos, and Project Hail Mary all have in common? Sydnie and Blake have strong opinions about them all! If you wish to donate to HFFS here is our Patreon link:  https://www.patreo...

Liam, Devin, and Sydnie chat all about their recent experiences with Draconian Measures. Did any cards impress them? Which combos surprised them? If they can't set their sights on Archon-worthy decks, which format are they looking to? (Spoiler - it's not Adaptive or Alliance.) Has Devin changed Liam's nickname?! If you wish to donate to HFFS here is our Patreon link:  https://www.patre...

Gorlami (Kevin) and Flaminghobo (other-Devin) take over Help From Future Self this week to give us a Portland Vault Tour recap! They're unfiltered, unhosted, and they have a lot to say about the first Vault Tour of 2026. 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...

This week, Blake and Liam talk about DM cards in a classic Over/Under episode, with thoughts based on our spoiler season feelings until now seeing how the cards shake out in decks and in play. We hope you enjoy, and let us know your thoughts on DM cards that are over performing in the Discord. If you wish to donate to HFFS here is our Patreon link:  https://www.patreon.com/hffspodcast • Please sub...

This week Liam (King of Bling) talks to Josh (Orbital Tangent) from Ghost Galaxy all about the four American Vault Tours! This year they're getting quite the upgrade. They chat about exciting changes and what to expect at each one! Also get a sneak peak behind the scenes into what goes into picking a Vault location, Worlds considerations, and other fun facts you won't hear anywhere else! I...

DevDev is BACK to talk all about the recently released articles and what they mean for Vault Tours. He is joined by guest Jacob (aka MammonDG, aka Reservist Jones) who brings Draconian Measures experience to the mix. Are the side events going to be better than the main events this year?! If you wish to donate to HFFS here is our Patreon link:  https://www.patreon.com/hffspodcast • Please subscribe...

This week Sydnie and Blake talk about preparing for the imminent arrival of the Gamefound shippment heading to all those who backed. DM is arriving soon...FINALLY! 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 appreciat...

This week Sydnie brings on DaveC to talk all about (not the cheese, but) the tournament rules change to "Swiss". After defining what this even means, Dave helps Sydnie break down what was wrong with 2LO, where Swiss both improves and fails to improve the tournament experience, and why we should even care. If you wish to donate to HFFS here is our Patreon link:  https://www.patreon.com/hf...

This week Sydnie uncovers the secrets behind Vault Tour France and Vault Tour China from two distinguished guests Ashitaka and Xinyu Yi. If you thought you knew how incredible Vault Tours could get, hold onto your hats! Both communities bring their own competitive flair and excitement alongside new twists on side events and prizes. Listen in to find out what magic awaits anyone who attends Vault T...

This week Blake, Liam, and Sydnie talk about card games and the state of playing and enjoying these games after the recent news that Altered has died. We hope you 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 your thoughts, and share it on your social channels. We app...

This week Sydnie dives into two in-depth conversations about the Viet Nam and Brazil Vault Tours with honored guests Riku (Emperor Riku) and Flavio (Ciampone). Who are Riku and Flavio? How are they doing Vault Tours differently? What INCREDIBLE side events do they each have planned? What does the international meta even look like? What unrivaled experiences await us in Viet Nam and Brazil?! Riku&#...

Liam and Sydnie chat this week about a sleeper set (not sleepy Dragons), but Dark Tidings! Now that we're many (many) GG sets out from this last FFG set, our experiences have changed how we view the set as a whole. The reprints from this set in more recent sets inspired us to explore combos we never thought of before. Is there fun to be had that we've been missing out on? Giveaway deets pi...

Sydnie is joined this week by Andrew (Dead-Sync) to chat all about Keywords in Keyforge! What are they exactly? What aren't they? Are there too many of them? What are their favorites? How is it possible two people could have this much fun talking about a glossary entry in thee MRB (Master Rule Book)?! Giveaway deets pinned: https://discord.gg/jcy3CW7p3 If you wish to donate to HFFS here is our...

This week, Sydnie, Blake, and Liam discuss choosing a deck for the Archon Store Champs and the different approaches and considerations that can be taken into account. We also digress throughout the episode into interesting, hopefully, thought-provoking tangents that should be continued in the Discord. Join below if you are not already apart of that community. If you wish to donate to HFFS here is...

Liam and Sydnie chat this week about the upheaval the errata and restricted list have really caused. A week after the announcement and Sydnie is still reeling from the implications of these changes. Testing on TCO and scouring DoK has proven enlightening, but has it been fruitful? Giveaway deets pinned: https://discord.gg/jcy3CW7p3 If you wish to donate to HFFS here is our Patreon link:  https://w...

Liam and Sydnie chat this week about the article that came out called the "Seasonal Updates to Rules Documents" that include important errata, Alliance restricted list updates, and other small rules changes, just in time for store champ season! Giveaway deets pinned: https://discord.gg/jcy3CW7p3 If you wish to donate to HFFS here is our Patreon link:  https://www.patreon.com/hffspodcast ...

Sydnie is joined this week by returning guests and Vault Tour experts Flaminghobo (other-Devin) and Gorlami (Kevin) to run down the 2026 Vault Tour article released by Ghost Galaxy. They have varying opinions on the new stops, the old favorites, the sweet new incentives, plus a disappointment or two. What are they looking forward to most? Which ones are they attending? ENTER THE GIVEAWAY FOR A CHA...

Liam, Sydnie, and Sarah chat all about having attended NEKO (North East Keyforge Open) in Gap, PA last weekend. This volunteer run Keyforge tournament was larger than some 2025 Vault Tours, and certainly contained just as much fun and excitement! How did they fare in the main event? What new and exciting side events caught their eyes? What was the prizing like? What other shenanigans did they get...

This week, Blake flies solo and shares his insights on KeyForge past and present. Having played sets from CotA to Aember Skies this past week, he reflects on how the game has changed. 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 ch...

This week Sydnie talks to Joe, otherwise known as Panic, the creator of the version of Cube she's fallen in love with, all about his brain child. What does it take to design a whole house? How does the format itself continue evolving? Where can you join him and other Cube enthusiasts to talk and play Cube?! Vault Tour giveaway inquiries are answered on this episode but you need to listen to ep...

This week Blake and Sydnie go over the spoiled cards or Ouboros available for viewing on Archon Arcana. Let us know if you agree with our takes, or are we way off! Hop in the discord and share your views. THE GIVEAWAY IS LIVE! The email you need is hffspodcast@gmail.com but what your entry must contain you'll only learn by listening in... If you wish to donate to HFFS here is our Patreon link:...