Help From Future Self: A Conversational KeyForge Podcast

Sydnie is joined by a roundtable of ABR participants from season 12 to chat about favorite moments from this past season, what it takes to be a captain, and what it's like to celebrate in person! In order of appearance: Drazkor, DaveC, Marcus, DrSheep, Lqdsquash, Wookie, MrPerfect1 If you wish to donate to HFFS here is our Patreon link:  https://www.patreon.com/hffspodcast • Please subscribe i...

Blake joins Devin and Sydnie this week to talk all about his recent set fatigue, and how he's been handling the distracting amount of sets released in such a short period of time. Is Gamefound at fault or just an enabler? What can be done to solve this cadence problem? If you wish to donate to HFFS here is our Patreon link:  https://www.patreon.com/hffspodcast • Please subscribe if you enjoyed...

Devin and Sydnie break down the Vault Tour 2025 info in Ghost Galaxy's newest article with a unique flare. How attractive are the changes to this upcoming Vault Season? How desirable are the repeats from last year? Which Vaults will you see Devin and Sydnie at? What questions are left unanswered? The 2025 Vault season is almost upon us! If you wish to donate to HFFS here is our Patreon link:  ...

Devin and Sydnie promise Vault Tour talk, but instead chat all about the Prophetic Visions spoilers that have been revealed so far and their opinions (and understanding) of the fate mechanic. GO FILL OUT YOUR PLEDGE MANAGER! Prophetic Visions Pledge Manager: https://gamefound.com/en/projects/ghost-galaxy-games/keyforge-prophetic-visions/yourpledge Custom Deck Submission: https://keyforging.com/pro...

Blake, Devin, and Sydnie discuss two spoiler cards from Keyforge's next set Prophetic Visions, along with Sydnie's custom art appearing in this set. Learn about their thoughts on the fate mechanic, which houses they think are getting a boost, and what surprises Ghost Galaxy left for Sydnie in her custom art. See the spoiled cards and art: https://discord.gg/w6vbkWF6Xh Prophetic Visions Pledge Mana...

This week Devin and Sydnie discuss the role of discovery in the early stages of a “main” Keyforge set's lifecycle. How does that concept differ between casual and competitive players? What does a successful set look like to us? There's so much to enjoy when a new set comes out, but is there even enough time to enjoy it? If you wish to donate to HFFS here is our Patreon link:  https://www.patreon.c...

This week our wonderful hosts are taking a much needed holiday break, but we didn't want to leave you without an episode. Listen to this never-before-aired conversation between Sydnie and 2024 Archon US Nationals Winner Grishhammer (otherwise known as Nate) all about his journey from picking his deck to winning the whole thing. We'll be back next week, but until then... Happy New Year! If you wish...

This week Sydnie and Devin give their insights on the newest Organized Play article with their usual excited flare. They break down Retail vs Premier events, which details actually matter, compare and contrast to 2024, and read between the lines to identify what's secretly missing from all this great information. Listen in to find out what format Devin invents in real time that Sydnie is dying to...

This week Devin and Sydnie have so much fun going off the rails about Ghost Galaxy's most recent Gamefound campaign, if the Crucible Clash/sealed format in general must be balanced to stay relevant, and what makes the ABR league the most fun you'll have playing Keyforge online. Listen to the end to hear their opinions on whether Tachyon Manifold is a Keycheat and (more importantly) if Die Hard is...

This week Blake and Devin are joined by KeyForge game designer, Luke Olsen, aka, Skyjedi. He joins us to talk all about Tokens of Change, which was officially released December 6th. 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...

This week Sydnie and Devin have not one, but two, sealed champions spill all about their experiences at KFC. Sydnie sat down with Harmed at the event itself to get his raw opinion about why he chose to make the trip and his journey to Sealed Open Champion. Followed by Varghast taking us along for his ride, with some pretty unconventional strategies, all the way to Sealed World Champion. If you wis...

Sydnie hops on the mic to read off some of the reasons YOU ALL are thankful this year, reveal the winners of the at-home Scrubs watch party giveaway, and announce a whole NEW GIVEAWAY. HAPPY THANKSGIVING! :D Teacher's Holiday Keyforge Gift Packages: email hffspodcast@gmail.com If you wish to donate to HFFS here is our Patreon link:  https://www.patreon.com/hffspodcast • Please subscribe if you enj...

Sydnie and Devin conclude their recap of KFC with stories of the most fun moments from the weekend. From the successful Scrub's Revenge Party, to the oh-so-popular fan run events, to the late night traditions we hope continue for years to come, this KFC was filled with excitement and hilarity around every corner. There were definitely moments that will go down in infamy... Keyforge Prophetic Visio...

Devin and Sydnie have so much to say about KFC, it doesn't all fit into one episode! In this portion of our tale we discuss our individual journeys through the main events, what surprises GG had in store for us (spoiler/not spoiler: Sydnie's excited), who won what, and why KFC this year had a movie-ready, perfectly-epic storyline unfold right in front of our eyes. If you wish to donate to HFFS her...

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 set of shot glass keys? What even is a Scrubs Reve...

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 making the most out of OP. If you wish to donate to HFF...

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 your thoughts, and share it on your social channels...

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 might be surprised! If you wish to donate to HFFS her...

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 to HFFS here is our Patreon link:  https://www.pa...

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 their decks, and a spoiler card (or two) for the n...

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 subscribe if you enjoyed  this episode, leave a revie...

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 jam packed with exciting Keyforge discovery! P...

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 Revenge" party at KFC and how you can part...

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 donate to HFFS here is our Patreon link:  https://ww...

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/hffspodcast • Please subscribe if you enjoyed  this epi...