Help From Future Self: A Conversational KeyForge Podcast

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! If you wish to donate to HFFS here is our Pa...

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 National Champion! But between games of Keyforge everyone...

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 coming back to play the game, find out how you ca...

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. Mike shares everything there is to know...

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:  https://www.patreon.com/hffspodcast •...

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 possible last weekend! In order of appearance: DrSheep (D...

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?! Check out Orion's channel Phlox'em...

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 our Patreon link:  https://www.patreon.com/hff...

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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQ7K1RMUFVs&a...

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

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 with your thoughts, and share it on your social ch...

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  this episode, leave a review on Apple with...

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 (DrSheep) - Archon Winner! Corey (SithOfAngmar) -...

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.com/hffspodcast • Please subscribe if you enjoyed...

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 • Please subscribe if you enjoyed  this episode...

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 the Æmber Skies Gamefound Campaign:...

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 Marketing) scheme. Back the Æmber Skies Gamefound Campaig...

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

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

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/@ghostgalaxygames?si=4iKihuIVRVsZON-C If you wish to don...

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 social channels. We appreciate any and all suppor...

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

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 subscribe if you enjoyed  this episode, leave a review on...

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 sign ups are open now! Join Season 11 of ABR: https:/...

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! Listen to the Warcast Reforged Podcast: https://the...