MetaChemistry
By: Devin B, and Ian S
Language: en
Categories: Leisure, Games
At MetaChemistry, we discuss the competitive meta for Infinity the Game, a sci-fi miniatures game created by Corvus Belli. Our main goal is to build and expand the Infinity Community and help give new perspectives on how players view and think about the meta. As such, our episodes and Discord community are free and open to everyone! We post podcast episodes twice a month, and if you do want to be more hands-on, consider supporting us on Patreon, and you can gain access to content polls, as well as early access to episodes!
Episodes
Episode 131: Winner's Circle - Kentuckiana Fight Club 2025
Dec 15, 2025In this episode, Devin and Ian are joined by Fess to discuss his recent Satellite win at the Kentuckiana Fight Club (or KFC). They go through his preparations with Haqqislam, the format of the event and missions, as well as lessons from his games, before wrapping up with some advice for tournaments.
List 1: Sticky Stuff - https://bit.ly/KYStickyStuff
List 2: Pound Town - https://bit.ly/KYPoundTown
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Duration: 01:03:31Episode 130: Winner's Circle - Arizona Armageddon 2025
Dec 01, 2025In this episode, Devin and Ian are joined by Ben (disbensable on ITS) to talk about his victory at Arizona Armageddon! They discuss his choice of Next Wave and how they performed, his experiences at the event, and lessons learned as he has been playing the newest Sectorial in Infinity.
List 1: Defensive Dinos - https://bit.ly/DefensiveDinos
List 2: Achilles LE - https://bit.ly/AchillesLE
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Duration: 01:08:02Episode 129: Faction Takedown - Tunguska
Nov 17, 2025In this episode, Devin and Ian discuss Nomad's Tunguska Sectorial. They go over their most commonly chosen pieces, general strengths and weaknesses, as well as hidden surprises they can bring to bear. They then bring it all together with some tips for fighting against them.
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Duration: 01:03:53Episode 128: Rules Review - Next Wave
Nov 03, 2025In this episode, Devin and Ian are joined by special guest, Reuben "Polynikes", to talk about the latest Infinity Sectorial, Next Wave. They review some of their unique rules, Fireteam options, as well as stand-out profiles and first impressions.
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Duration: 01:09:33Episode 127: Rules Review - ITS 17 Seekers
Oct 20, 2025In this episode, Devin and Ian are taking a look at the latest Infinity Tournament System, 17 - Seekers. This represents significant changes for competitive Infinity, and this is their general overview of the changes. They discuss the new season rules, the shorter lineup, as well as a brief look at each of the new missions.
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Duration: 01:16:04Episode 126: MetaTalk - Data Driven Event Prep
Oct 07, 2025In this episode, Devin and Ian are joined by Cutter, talking about his data-driven approach to event preparation, some data science tools and techniques he used to arrive there, and how it went at the Krug, with his PanO force.
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Duration: 01:07:54Episode 125: Tournament Debrief - Our Time at the Krug
Sep 22, 2025In this episode, Devin and Ian are joined by Tim "Chainsaw" and Azoka, discussing their respective experiences at the Corvus Belli Krug 2025. They review the top table game from the live stream, thoughts on the event, and what has them excited for next year!
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Duration: 01:11:45Episode 124: Winner's Circle - Krug 2025
Sep 08, 2025In this episode, Devin and Ian are joined by Derrek "Misderrektion" to talk about his victory at the Corvus Belli Krug 2025! They discuss his list choices and methodology with Torchlight Brigade, walk through his games, and talk about lessons learned and highlight moments throughout the event.
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Duration: 01:14:32Episode 123: MetaTalk - Bostria's State of the Game
Aug 26, 2025In this episode, Devin and Ian are joined by the legendary Carlos "Bostria"! We're fielding listener-submitted questions, as well as discuss the state of Infinity, recent seminar reveals, and more!
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Duration: 01:25:02Episode 122: Across the Sphere - Death Song Novel
Aug 18, 2025In this episode, Devin and Ian are joined by special guest, Gabriel Miller, the author of the latest novel set in the Infinity Universe, Death Song. They discuss the premise of the book, Gabe's experience in writing for Infinity, as well some hints at surprises Gabe has in store!Check out this link tree to read a sample of the book and to pre-order!
https://linktr.ee/talkingravens
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Duration: 00:58:40Episode 121: Tournament Debrief - Krug 2025 Prep
Aug 05, 2025In this episode, Devin and Ian are talking about preparing for the Krug, as well as preparing for events when time and games are short! They go over their thoughts on the mission lineup as a whole, things they would look for in their lists, as well as go over Devin's OSS lists and process leading up to the event.
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Duration: 01:00:44Episode 120: Mission Briefing - Supremacy
Jul 21, 2025In this episode, Devin and Ian are reviewing the mission, Supremacy, in preparation for the Krug. They break down the scoring, useful types of troopers or tools to bring, as well as some tips for success when playing Supremacy.
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Duration: 00:54:25Episode 119: Mission Briefing - Firefight
Jul 07, 2025In this episode, Devin and Ian return to give their thoughts on the ITS17 version of Firefight. They give an overview of the mission parameters and special rules, before discussing unit archetypes they recommend bringing, and finally providing some tips for defending in this highly aggressive mission.
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Duration: 00:59:56Episode 118: Mission Briefing - Provisioning
Jun 23, 2025In this episode, Devin and Ian review a new mission that will feature in the Interpanetario and the Krug (as well as ITS 17) — Provisioning. They go over the structure of this new mission, including added mechanics, the unique deployment zones, and some tactics and tricks to help you succeed in your next match!
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Duration: 00:54:40Episode 117: Mission Briefing - The Armory
Jun 09, 2025In this episode, Devin and Ian discuss The Armory, as it appears in ITS 16 Part II. They walk through the parameters of the mission, go over unit archetypes nd tools that will help you get the job done, as well as how to stymie your opponent.
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Duration: 00:54:54Episode 116: Fundamentals - TAGs
May 26, 2025In this episode, Devin and Ian are tackling the basics of TAGs (or, Tactical Armored Gear). They review the general characteristics of most TAGs, tactics on how to get the most out of them, ways to protect them, as well as go over a few of their favorites.
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Duration: 01:12:06Episode 115: Faction Takedown - Shindenbutai
May 13, 2025In this episode, Devin and Ian sit down to discuss some ways to tackle the JSA Sectorial, Shindenbutai. They review the major strengths to be wary of, weaknesses to exploit, as well as units you are most likely to encounter, before finishing with some tactical tips.
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Duration: 01:06:32Episode 114: Mission Briefing - B-Pong
Apr 28, 2025In this episode, Devin, Azoka, and Ian discuss the ITS 16 (part II) mission, B-Pong. They go over types of units that are well suited, strategies for going first or second, scoring tips, and only occasionally get derailed!While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP)
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Duration: 00:56:31Episode 113: Rules Review - N5 1.1 Update
Apr 14, 2025In this episode, Devin and Ian sit down to review the Infinity N5 Core Rules v1.1 update. They discuss the major rules changes and implications, giving their thoughts on how they plan to use them, as well as changes they enjoyed and those they didn't enjoy quite as much.
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Duration: 01:02:19BONUS: Breeze - A Cyberpunk Inspired Comic
Apr 02, 2025In this bonus episode, Devin and Ian sit down with Mike Ortiz, head writer for the upcoming cyberpunk comic, Breeze. They discuss the origin of the Dawnward universe and a number of Mike's projects, the setting and feel of Breeze, production challenges, as well as the art style.
Take a look at their Kickstarter here!: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/breezecomic/breeze-dawnward-universe-comic/description
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Duration: 01:11:00Episode 112: Winner's Circle - Battle by the Beach 2025
Mar 31, 2025In this episode, Devin and Azoka are joined by special guest Derrek (Misderrektion) to talk about his victory at Battle By the Beach, in California. We talk with Derrek about his entry into miniature games and Infinity, his favorite factions, as well as some of his list-building going into the event. He recounts some of the greatest highlights, thoughts on N5 thus far, as well as some final advice for aspiring tournament winners.
List 1: https://bit.ly/TLBHeadhunter
List 2: https://bit.ly/TLBJaeger
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Duration: 01:00:34Episode 111: Winner's Circle - Salt Lake Showdown 2025
Mar 17, 2025In this episode, Devin and Ian interview Azoka on his recent experience winning Salt Lake Showdown 8 (2025)! Azoka walks through his preparation, major plays, the look of the meta at SLS, as well as his journey to Satellite Winner.
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Duration: 01:25:56Episode 110: Skill Analysis - SpeedBall
Mar 03, 2025In this episode, Devin and Ian review their experiences and uses of Speedballs, one of the new mechanics in N5. They discuss the various powerup options, ways to use them, and some ways they hope that they'll change.
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Duration: 00:53:28Episode 109: Winner's Circle - Attack on Atlanta 2025
Feb 18, 2025In this episode, Devin and Ian speak with a new special guest, Jake (Lobo), to talk about his experiences at Attack on Atlanta, where he won the event with Hassassin Bahram. Lobo talks about his playstyle, tips for success, and observations as we continue early explorations in N5.
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Duration: 01:18:58Episode 108: Winner's Circle - Sin City Smackdown 2025
Feb 03, 2025In this episode, Devin and Ian are joined by special guest, Rob Paul (CobraPrime), to talk about one of the first Satellite events of the N5, the Sin City Smackdown in Las Vegas. Rob won the day, and is here to talk about his experience in this all ResOps event, and some of his takeaways from the new edition.
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Duration: 01:08:11Episode 107: Skill Analysis - Climbing Plus and Super-Jump
Jan 23, 2025In this episode, Devin, and Ian are diving into the Special Skills Climbing Plus, and Super-Jump. They discuss the changes in N5, how they can be used, and some things to keep in mind when using these maneuverability skills.
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Duration: 01:06:57Episode 106: MetaTalk - Our First Games of N5
Jan 06, 2025In this episode, Devin, Ian, and Azoka are reviewing some of the changes to N5 after their first several games. They look at rules they misread, units they thought would over/underperform, and discuss a few things they hope will change.
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Duration: 01:08:40Episode 105: Rules Review - N5 First Impressions
Dec 19, 2024In this episode, Azoka, Devin, and Ian take their first look at the N5 rules! They discuss their first game, general thoughts on the ruleset, some of their favorite changes, as well as some things they're not too keen on just yet. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP)
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Duration: 01:33:56Episode 104: MetaTalk - Enjoying Infinity While we Wait
Dec 09, 2024In this episode, Devin and Ian share how they're spending their time as we all collectively wait for the release of Infinity N5. They talk about hobbying, books, other games they've been playing, as well some plans they have to kick off the new edition. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP)
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Duration: 01:12:45Episode 103: MetaTalk - Farewell to N4
Nov 11, 2024In this episode, Devin, Azoka, and Ian bid farewell to Infinity N4, talking about some of the things that they will miss, some of the things that they are looking forward to changing, as well as some things they hope to see in the next edition of the game.
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Duration: 01:00:34Episode 102: Rules Review - Sandtrap and Fireteams
Oct 28, 2024In this episode, Devin, Azoka, and Ian review the information from OnTabletop's Sandtrap week. They review the profiles shown for PanO's Kestrel Colonial Force and JSA's Shindenbutai, special rules that have been shown, as well as the changes to Fireteams.
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Duration: 01:09:05Episode 101: Rules Review - N5 Rules, So Far
Oct 14, 2024In this episode, Devin and Ian are taking a look at some of the latest N5 updates from Corvus Belli. They review the changes to Generic (or vanilla) army lists, talk about what Sectorials they think will be updated next for each faction, as well as some of the spoiled changes from the Operation Sandtrap profiles.
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Duration: 01:08:41Episode 100: MetaTalk - A MetaChemistry Reunion!
Sep 30, 2024In this episode, Devin, Azoka, and Ian are rejoined by our former co-hosts, Andrew and Nathan! They discuss what everyone has been up to, the excitement of the new edition, as well as their hopes for the show.
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Duration: 01:36:09Episode 99: Tournament Debrief - The Krug 2024
Sep 16, 2024In this episode, Devin and Azoka review their games at the Colorado Krug, the kick-off event for Infinity Global Week. They discuss the event, share some excitement about the upcoming edition of Infinity, and Azoka briefly shares his experience at Nova Open.
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Duration: 01:22:05Episode 98: MetaTalk - N5 Bostria Interview
Aug 27, 2024In this episode, Devin and Ian are joined by special guest, Carlos "Bostria" from Corvus Belli! They discuss the general state of CB, some of their goals with the latest edition of Infinity N5, as well as touch on some changes that will be coming soon.
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Duration: 00:56:48Episode 97: Tournament Debrief - Krug 2024 Prep
Aug 20, 2024In this episode, Devin, Ian, and Azoka are discussing their preparations (or lack thereof) for 2024's Colorado Krug! They provide their thoughts on the missions, the factions they intent to play, as well as some predictions on how they feel they will (or hope they will) place in the event.
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Duration: 01:09:47Episode 96: MetaTalk - GenCon 2024 Reveals
Aug 12, 2024In this episode, Devin and Ian discuss the GenCon 2024 seminar by Corvus Belli, touching on the newly announced models, the animated series, Paradise Lost, and of course, the announcement of N5, the fifth edition of Infinity!
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Duration: 01:00:30Episode 95: Fundamentals - Skirmishers in Infinity
Jul 29, 2024In this episode, Devin and Ian discuss Skirmishers in Infinity. They look into their strengths and uses, as well as some ways to combat them in your games across the table from them. After talking about Camouflaged to Impersonating Skirmishers, they finish with some examples of their favorites.
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Duration: 01:08:05Episode 94: Tournament Debrief - SLS 2024 Winner Interview
Jul 15, 2024In this episode, Devin and Ian are joined by special guest Steve Butt (perhaps better known at King Butt) to talk about his recent 1st place victory at Salt Lake Showdown 7! They talk with Steve about his introduction to Infinity, how he prepares for tournaments, as well as how his games went at this year's SLS.
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Duration: 01:00:40Episode 93: Tournament Debrief - SLS2024 Recap
Jul 01, 2024In this episode, Azoka, Devin, and Ian review their recent attendance at Salt Lake Showdown 7, and talk about their games. They review the highlights, questionable decisions, list choices, and more in this tournament debrief from SLS 2024.
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Duration: 01:32:24Episode 92: MetaTalk - Enjoying an Old Faction
Jun 17, 2024In this episode, Devin, Ian, and Trevor talk about their thoughts on how to drum up interest in a faction that might otherwise feel like it's less compelling than it used to be. They discuss ways to challenge yourself in both tactics and list building, as well as some other ways to rekindle what made the faction fascinating in the first place.
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Duration: 00:58:53Episode 91: Tournament Debrief - SLS 2024 Prep
Jun 03, 2024In this episode, Devin, Ian, and Trevor take some time to discuss this year's Salt Lake Showdown! They go over their thoughts on the mission lineup, preparations and games they've played, as well as how confident they feel about their chances at this Satellite event.
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Duration: 01:01:25Episode 90: Faction Takedown - JSA
May 20, 2024In this episode, Devin and Ian dive into a review of JSA, the Japanese Secessionist Army. They discuss some of the powerful units you're likely to face, strengths and weaknesses to be aware of, as well as some of the tools and tactics you can use to help improve your odds when playing against them.
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Duration: 00:58:08Episode 89: Second Look - Kunai Ninja
Apr 29, 2024In this episode, Devin, Ian, and Trevor review the profiles for the Kunai Solutions Ninjas, available to several different factions and Sectorials. They discuss some ways to potentially utilize their skills, before going over how they might change the profile to make them more appealing to play, if they could.
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Duration: 00:56:08Episode 88: Skill Analysis - Berserk!
Apr 15, 2024In this episode, Devin, Ian, and Trevor discuss the Berserk Special Skill, reviewing the basic mechanics, how to utilize the skill and units that are more valuable candidates, as well as some methods that can help to mitigate this Face-to-Face sidestepping Skill.
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Duration: 01:04:47Episode 87: Fundamentals - Weapon Selection
Apr 01, 2024In this episode, Devin, Ian, and Trevor take some time to discuss how they select weapons for their lists, including how they evaluate Active or Reactive tools, how they split between the two, and some guidelines that newer players can try to round out their lists.
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Duration: 00:55:40Episode 86: Rules Review - Torchlight Brigade
Mar 18, 2024In this episode, Devin, Ian, and Trevor give their first impressions of Torchlight week. They review the new profiles, discuss the Fireteam options, as well as give their thoughts on the general play they expect Torchlight Brigade might bring to the table. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP)
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Duration: 01:25:08Episode 85: Rules Review - Reinforcement Update Part 2
Mar 04, 2024In this episode, Devin and Ian complete their initial review of Reinforcements profiles. They look at the remaining units added to their various factions and Sectorials, discuss how they might fit into lists, and give their thoughts on the updates and changes overall. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP)
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Duration: 01:12:12Episode 84: Rules Review - Reinforcement Update Part 1
Feb 20, 2024In this episode, Devin, Azoka and Ian take a look at the changes to Reinforcements. They review the adjustment to Commlink profiles, as well as the introduction of previosly exclusive units to their respective factions and Sectorials. They then provide their thoughts as to some uses for these new units, and how they may impact their factions. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP)
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Duration: 01:04:59Episode 83: MetaTalk - Faction Hopping
Feb 05, 2024In this episode, Devin, and Ian sit down to talk about Faction Hopping. They discuss why many players move between factions, ways it can help and expand their play, as well as ways it can actually hold players back. They also go over some ways that can potentially help players stick to a faction, but are having difficulty doing so. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP)
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Duration: 00:59:05Episode 82: Second Look - Jayth Cutthroats
Jan 15, 2024In this episode, Devin, Azoka, and Ian take a look at the Jayth Cutthroats (and Sargosh), to see why they are considered poor units, brainstorm some ways that they can made useful, as well as discuss some ways they might redesign the profile to be more interesting and usable.
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Duration: 01:00:22Episode 81: MetaTalk - Infinity in 2023
Dec 25, 2023In this episode, Devin, Azoka, and Ian review the last year in Infinity. They discuss some of the major releases and updates, favorite moments in the game, reminisce on events, and otherwise take a look how the last year has been for the game, the show, and their gaming and hobby endeavors. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP)
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Duration: 01:03:35Episode 80: Skill Analysis - Peripherals
Dec 11, 2023In this episode, Devin, Azoka, and Ian take a look at the Peripheral Special Skill. They discuss the basics of how to utilize Peripherals, how the various types differ from each other, as well as some of their weaknesses. They finish off by sharing some of their favorite Peripheral units, and ways they like to play them. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP)
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Duration: 01:06:40Episode 79: Tournament Debrief - Warfaire Weekend
Nov 27, 2023In this episode, Devin, Azoka, and Ian are joined by Shane "Locke" Everly, to talk about Warfaire Weekend. Taking first place, Shane talks about the missions played at this new Infinity event, as well as the lists he brought. They discuss some of his unit choices, gameplay decisions, and impression of new ITS 15 missions that were played.
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Duration: 01:02:25Episode 78: Skill Analysis - Hidden Deployment
Nov 13, 2023In this episode, Devin, and Ian review the Hidden Deployment Special Skill and some of the ways it can be used to your advantage. From keeping powerful strikers safe, baiting opponents into dangerous situations, to cutting off previously-thought safe avenues of advance, Hidden Deployment is a versatile and powerful skill. They also talk about how to mitigate their effectiveness, and ways to fight back if you regularly see them across the table.
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Duration: 01:00:53Episode 77: Outside Look - Acheron's Fall
Oct 31, 2023In this episode, Devin, Ian, and special guest Randy, talk about the upcoming fleet-combat game, Acheron's Fall, set in the Infinity universe. They go over mechanics, style, and feel, as well as discuss some of their experiences playing the preliminary demo. They wrap up with some questions about the game's intended releases, as well as tentative features that Ramper Designs is hoping to implement.
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Duration: 00:56:20Episode 76: Rules Review - Resilience Operations
Oct 16, 2023In this episode, Devin and Ian give their first impressions on Resilience Operations, a new game mode for Infinity. They discuss how the missions are generated and deployed, their initial thoughts on how it might affect list-building, as well as some experiences from their first game using Resilience Operations.
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Episode 75: Faction Takedown - Imperial Service
Oct 02, 2023In this episode, Azoka, Devin, and Ian talk about the Imperial Service, and how to combat Yu Jing's secret police. They discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the sectorial, what tricks you can expect to face, as well as tactics and tools you can use to give you an advantage when facing them across the table.
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Episode 74: Rules Review - ITS 15 New Order
Sep 18, 2023In this episode, Azoka, Devin, and Ian go over their first impressions of ITS 15, New Order. They mention some of the features and missions that have left ITS, what replaced them, as well their thoughts on the structure and direction of the new Season.
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Episode 73: Tournament Debrief - Krug23 Recap
Sep 04, 2023In this episode, Azoka, Devin, and Ian discuss the Colorado Krug for 2023. They review some highlights from their games, some of the activities surrounding the event, experiences at the new venue, as well as their general thoughts on the change in structure for the Krug this year.
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Episode 72: Rules Review - Reinforcements
Aug 21, 2023In this episode, Azoka, Devin, and Ian review the new Reinforcements play mode! After a game or two with the format, they discuss their first impressions, positives and negatives, and talk about what they are looking forward to.
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Episode 71: Tournament Debrief - Krug 2023
Aug 08, 2023In this episode, Azoka, Devin, and Ian, talk with special guest Mark Rybus about the 2023 Colorado Krug. They discuss the new format of this year's event, the retro style and the choice of missions returning from previous seasons, as well as the venue and general tone of the event.
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Episode 70: Faction Takedown - Tohaa
Jul 24, 2023In this episode, Devin and Ian discuss the Tohaa faction, and some ways to combat them. They talk about their strengths and weaknesses, surprises you can run into, unique gear and abilities, as well as tools to use to counter generic Tohaa armies.
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Episode 69: MetaTalk - Luck and Skill in Infinity
Jul 10, 2023
In this episode, Azoka, Devin, and Ian discuss the importance and roles of luck and skill in Infinity. They talk about how this is balanced in a competitive game, how skill matters even with random elements, and general impressions of the overall state of the game. If you're interested in some more info on the topic, check out this seminar by Skaff Elias during the Game Developer's Conference (GDC) 2013:
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Duration: 01:13:37Episode 68: Tournament Debrief - MetaChemistry at SLS 2023
Jun 26, 2023In this episode, Azoka, Devin, and Ian review their experiences at Salt Lake Showdown 6 (2023). They give a brief overview of their games, some of the lessons they learned, as well as some of their observations during the event. Finally, they go over their results versus their goals for the tournament.
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Episode 67: Tournament Debrief - SLS 2023 Winner Interview
Jun 12, 2023In this episode, Devin and Ian have an interview with a special guest, Rob Paul, the winner of Salt Lake Showdown 2023. They discuss his thoughts moving into the event, how he likes to prepare, as well as how he's able to see consistently strong rankings at large tournaments.
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Episode 66: Community Focus - Tournament Prep Meta
May 30, 2023In this episode, Azoka, Devin, and Ian discuss their nearby metagames and the inclination towards preparing for tournaments. They talk about the mindset of constantly practicing for the next event, how it affects their perceptions of Infinity, as well as some pros and cons of this mentality.
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Episode 65: Tournament Debrief - SLS 2023 Prep
May 15, 2023In this episode, Azoka, Devin, and Ian talk preparation (or lack thereof) for the upcoming Salt Lake Showdown 6. They discuss how they review the spread of missions, what they call for, and how that informs list-building. Additionally, they discuss their goals and predictions for the event, as well as some things to keep an eye on in the current metagame.
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Duration: 01:11:57Episode 64: Skill Analysis - EVO Hackers
May 01, 2023In this episode, Azoka, Devin, and Ian review the various uses of EVO Hackers. They break down the various Supportware programs and some ways of utilizing them, some general guidelines to consider for their inclusion, as well as some of their interactions with ITS Season 14.
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Duration: 01:07:13
Episode 63: Tournament Debrief - Adepticon 2023
Apr 17, 2023In this episode, Azoka, Devin, and Ian speak with special guest, Bruno, the winner of the Adepticon 2023 tournament. They discuss Bruno's experience with Foreign Company and how he chose them to bring to the event, the prep and list-building, as well as how the games themselves went. Bruno's ForCo List 1
Bruno's ForCo List 2
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Episode 62: Faction Takedown - Vanilla O-12
Apr 03, 2023In this episode, Azoka, Devin, and Ian go over some methods to take on generic O-12. They discuss some of the most prevalent units that you're likely to face, and some of their strengths and tricks to be aware of, as well as tools and tactics that can be leveraged against them.
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Episode 61: Tournament Debrief - Burque Blitz
Mar 20, 2023In this episode, Azoka, Devin, and Ian discuss the Burque Blitz event in Albuquerque New Mexico. This event took place on March 3rd through March 5th, with a total of 12 participants. They discuss the mission lineup and Azoka's thoughts going in, as well as the use of the Soldiers of Fortune Extra and how that affected the lists present.
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Duration: 01:00:04Episode 60: Fundamentals - Command Tokens
Mar 06, 2023In this episode, Azoka, Devin, and Ian review the various uses of Command Tokens. They discuss the common options that have broad applications or guaranteed effects such as reducing Orders, as well as ways to utilize less common functions and where there might be benefit during a game or list-building, like pre-game Suppressive Fire or switching Combat Groups.
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Episode 59: MetaTalk - Taking Initiative
Feb 20, 2023In this episode, Azoka, Devin, and Ian discuss Initiative in Infinity, from the basic advantages of taking first or second turn, the power of striking first versus having mission information, and when it can help to change the initial plan for turn order. They also review some methods that can help players resist a powerful first turn from their opponent.
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Duration: 01:09:11Episode 58: Skill Analysis - Holomask and Holoprojector
Feb 06, 2023In this episode, Azoka, Devin, and Ian review a pair of related equipment, Holomask and Holoprojector. They discuss various ways they can be used to obfuscate your plans, and take advantage of the misdirection, such as disguising models and utilizing Surprise Attack. They also provide some measures to mitigate their use when on the opposite side of the table.
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Duration: 01:14:28Episode 57: MetaTalk - Randomized Events
Jan 23, 2023In this episode, Andrew, Azoka, Devin, and Ian talk about randomized events in Infinity. Some (real and joke) events were announced, such as the Salem Sh!tshow and Interplanetario 2023 where random lists would be used. While some of these would be difficult to implement, the cast discusses how it might impact play and how other forms could be used to add interest to events while staying competitive.
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Duration: 00:52:39Episode 56: Faction Takedown - Vanilla Nomads
Jan 09, 2023In this episode, Andrew, Azoka, and Ian discuss how to handle vanilla/generic Nomads across the table. They go over common units that are likely to appear, roles that these lists will often fill, as well as some tactics and tools to help combat Nomads.
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Episode 55: Community Focus - Infinity in 2022
Dec 27, 2022In this episode, Andrew, Devin, and Ian give a retrospective of Infinity in 2022. They reflect on the year and the major releases and updates to the game, such as the Morat Aggression Force release, FAQ updates, and Operation Blackwind. Looking forward, they also give a resolution for next year on their personal Infinity goals.
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Episode 54: Community Focus - Playing with a Competitive Mindset
Dec 12, 2022In this episode, Andrew, Azoka, and Ian discuss the concept of competitive play in Infinity. They go over building a skillset and sportsmanship through competition, what it takes to maintain that mindset, as well as how to check in when one might be taking the game too seriously.
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Episode 53: Rules Review - FAQ 1.3
Nov 29, 2022In this episode, Andrew, Azoka, Devin, and Ian review the most recent rules changes in Infinity, from the FAQ 1.3. They go over many of the updates, including changes to Jump and Climb, reinstated Cover/Impetuous rules for Motorcycles, Hacking Area, Skill declarations and more!
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Episode 52: MetaTalk - Mercenaries in Infinity
Nov 15, 2022In this episode, Andrew, Azoka, and Devin review the increased appearances of Mercenary units in Infinity. They discuss some of their impacts on the game, how we view factions through this lens, as well how list-building can be affected. Additionally, they discuss some of the strengths of these units, and how it may affect Infinity moving forward.
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Episode 51: Faction Takedown - Steel Phalanx
Oct 31, 2022In this episode, Andrew, Azoka, and Devin continue the Faction Takedown series, this time with ALEPH's Steel Phalanx. Being a fairly uniquely structured faction, what are they capable of? What sorts of tools should you be expecting? What sorts of tactics will give you the best chance of success when facing them? Take a listen to see what you can expect when facing off against the Myrmidon Army!
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Duration: 01:10:44Episode 50: Mission Briefing - ITS 14 Preview - Part 2
Oct 17, 2022In this episode, Andrew, Devin, and Ian continue their first look at ITS Season 14 - Thunderclap. In part two, they review the new Direct Action lineup, as well as Cryogenics. They wrap up their impressions of the season, and how they think that this will line up with their expectations coming from Season 13.
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Duration: 01:02:16Episode 49: Mission Briefing - ITS 14 Preview - Part 1
Oct 03, 2022In this episode, Andrew, Azoka, and Devin give their first impressions on ITS Season 14 - Thunderclap. In the first of this two-part episode, they review the season and mission rules as well as touching on the unit changelog at the start of the season. They explore mission extras, the emphasis on additional activations and mobility, as well as what units may be more (or less) attractive in this new season.
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Duration: 01:16:46Episode 48: Mission Briefing - ITS 13 Review
Sep 20, 2022In this episode, the whole cast is back again, with Andrew, Azoka, Devin, and Ian reminiscing on ITS Season 13 - Frozen Roads. They discuss their thoughts looking at the season in hindsight, as a new season will be coming soon, their experiences with the games, goals they've had, and how their initial impressions line up with their played experience. They also look forward to the next season, going over their predictions and hopes for Season 14 - Thunderclap.
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Duration: 01:13:57Episode 47: Tournament Debrief - Colorado Krug 2022
Sep 06, 2022In this episode we have the whole cast, Andrew, Azoka, Devin, and Ian talk about their experiences at the Colorado Krug. They discuss their preparation (or lack thereof) for the event, the venue, the games, the payers, as well as the after-hours activities beyond the event.
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Episode 46: Tournament Debrief - Rose City Raid 2022
Aug 22, 2022In this episode, Andrew, Azoka, and Ian interview Reuben 'Polynikes' on his recent victory at Rose City Raid. They discuss Polynikes' background in Infinity, his introduction to competitive and event play, as well as his preparation for Rose City Raid. Additionally, they discuss the performance of generic/vanilla Combined Army as well as changes to the Avatar.
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Episode 45: Faction Takedown - Ramah Task Force
Aug 09, 2022In this episode, Andrew, Devin, and Ian discuss Ramah Task Force and their versatile roster of super soldiers. What are their strengths? What are their weaknesses? What are you likely to encounter when seeing them across the table? Take a listen, and if you have more tips for combating Ramah, let us know!
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Episode 44: Community Focus - Tournament Etiquette
Jul 25, 2022In this episode, Andrew, Azoka, Ian, and special guest Mark Rybus (organizer of the Krug) sit down to discuss tournament etiquette. What is tournament etiquette? What sorts of behaviors are expected in a competitive event and how can you be prepared? What sorts of topics should you consider discussing with your tournament organizer?
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Episode 43: Faction Takedown - Neoterran Capitaline Army
Jul 13, 2022In this episode, Andrew, Azoka, and Devin review the Neoterran Capitaline Army (NCA) from PanOceania and how to deal with their often overwhelming firepower. What units should you look out for? What tricks can they bring to the table? More importantly, how can you circumvent those strengths, and what weaknesses do they have to exploit?
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Episode 42: Rules Review - Fireteam Changes
Jun 27, 2022In this episode, Andrew, Devin, and Ian discuss the Fireteam changes in the Infinity Rules Annex, and their observations on how they affect the game. They provide their thoughts on the complexity that these add to the game, how they interact with the N4 ruleset, and how their initial expectations aligned (or didn't align) with their experiences.
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Episode 41: Tournament Debrief - Salt Lake Showdown
Jun 14, 2022In this episode, Andrew, Chris, Ian, and special guest, Tim 'Chainsaw' Adair, to discuss his victory at Salt Lake Showdown 2022. They go over expectations for the event, and what went into preparations, and the mindset Tim steps into the event with. Tim talks about some highlights throughout the matches, as well as goes over how people may approach different factions and how they may mesh with a player's playstyle better than others.
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Duration: 00:52:46Episode 40: Tournament Debrief - SLS 2022 Recap
May 31, 2022In this episode, Andrew, Chris, Devin, Ian, and (returning as a guest) Nathan, all discuss their experiences at Salt Lake Showdown 2022. They discuss their placements in the event, how they fared compared to their goals, what trends they noticed during their games, as well as what their take-aways were for their next event.
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Episode 39: Tournament Debrief - SLS 2022 Prep
May 16, 2022In this episode, Andrew, Chris, Devin, and Ian, go over their tournament preparations for Salt Lake Showdown 2022 (or SLS). They discuss how to practice with purpose, when they stop iterating on their list and start focusing more on execution, as well as what their goals are for the event.
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Episode 38: Faction Takedown - Onyx Contact Force
May 03, 2022In this episode, Chris, Devin, and Ian, review the Onyx Contact Force, discussing their strengths, weaknesses, and common tactics they can employ. Additionally, they review some tricks that are likely to appear, and how these can be handled when seeing them across the table. Prepare to fight back against the Evolved Intelligence!
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Episode 37: Fundamentals - Handling Burnout
Apr 18, 2022In this episode, Andrew, Devin, Ian, Nate, along with a special guest, discuss the feeling of burnout in Infinity. They talk about some of the reasons that might cause someone to burn out, some of the ways that one can mitigate it, as well as some signs it might be time to walk away.
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Episode 36: Fundamentals - Dealing With Defeat
Apr 04, 2022In this episode, Andrew, Ian and Nate discuss dealing with defeat in Infinity. They talk about turning lost games into learning experiences, keeping calm under pressure, as well as how to break down and analyze the game. They also revisit the concept of ego, and emphasize the importance of being able to separate process from results.
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Episode 35: Faction Takedown - Kosmoflot
Mar 21, 2022In this episode, Andrew, Devin and Ian discuss Kosmoflot in their new Faction Takedown series. They review the relative strengths and weaknesses of the faction, things you are likely to encounter and should be aware of, as well as how you can leverage that knowledge. They also touch on some less common builds that Kosmoflot can put on the table, and other avenues of attack to keep in mind.
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Duration: 01:01:48Episode 34: Tournament Debrief - Rustbelt Ruckus
Mar 07, 2022In this episode, Andrew, Nathan and special guest, James Chauvaux, talk about his recent victory at Rustbelt Ruckus. They discuss some of the details of the event, the mission lineup, as well as some insight on the meta surrounding the event. Additionally, he provides insights on improving play through getting the opponent's perspective as well as imposing limitations on play/list-building.
James' Steel Phalanx:
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List 2 - https://bit.ly/3HzQb4t
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Episode 33: Tournament Debrief - January in Colorado
Feb 21, 2022In this episode, Andrew, Devin, and Ian discuss a local tournament that Ian won, including the choices that went into his list, what goals he had for the selected units, as well as the opponents that he faced. They also talk about the missions played and how his list was positioned to accomplish them and what it was like to achieve a first place victory among some of the best players in his local meta.
Ian's Kosmoflot List:
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Duration: 01:00:08