Sloppy Labwork: Bottom of the Beaker - A KeyForge Podcast
By Sloppy Labwork
Sloppy Labwork: Bottom of the Beaker - A KeyForge PodcastFeb 12, 2024
#084 - The Sloppy Weekend Recap
John and Dennis aka Weekend KeyWarriors SecondAct and Arly join jt and quickdraw in the lab to recap their time at the VT in Rochester.
Join us on Discord for discussion, show notes, and more. Link can be found here https://sloppylabwork.com/posts/sloppy-server/
#082 - Dominion / Semi-Competitive ft. hyramgraff
Special guest hyramgraff steps into the lab to share lessons learned from playing Dominion, how it shaped the way they approach KeyForge, and their thoughts on what it means to be a semi-competitive player in the Crucible today.
Join us on Discord for discussion, show notes, and more. Link can be found here https://sloppylabwork.com/posts/sloppy-server/
#081 - Gettin' Miggy With It
Would you just look at that new team page on the Sloppy Labwork website! Very nice 😎. Join quickdraw and jt as they welcome Miggy9001 to the team in style.
Join us on Discord for discussion, show notes, and more. Link can be found here https://sloppylabwork.com/posts/sloppy-server/
#080 - Workshoppin' GR Adaptive
Set down the clipboard and talk some shop with quickdraw and jt as we talk through our favorite picks (and hopefuls) for Adaptive decks from our GR collections. This episode gets in the weeds with some specific decks so strap and in and enjoy!
Join us on Discord for discussion, show notes, and more. Link can be found here https://sloppylabwork.com/posts/sloppy-server/
#079 - Upgrades and Voltrons ft. Ketzer
Ketzer returns to the lab to talk Voltrons and Upgrades with quickdraw and jt.
Join us on Discord for discussion, show notes, and more. Link can be found here https://sloppylabwork.com/posts/sloppy-server/
#078 - Errata
jt and quickdraw share their thoughts on the Ecto-Charge change as well as errata in games generally.
Join us on Discord for discussion, show notes, and more. Link can be found here https://sloppylabwork.com/posts/sloppy-server/
#077 - Teams and Team Events
BHawk, quickdraw, and jt talk teams and team events. Are you Sloppy or Meticulous?
Join us on Discord for discussion, show notes, and more. Link can be found here https://sloppylabwork.com/posts/sloppy-server/
#076 - Double Sided Artifacts - Cursed Tomb
quickdraw and jt spin up the double sided artifacts centrifuge and see what separates for Cursed Tomb.
Join us on Discord for discussion, show notes, and more. Link can be found here https://sloppylabwork.com/posts/sloppy-server/
#075 - Experimettes #001
Folks. I actually did create a channel for those show notes 😂.
#074 - What's the Deal With Archon?
I sure hope you read that title with a Seinfeld voice! jt and quickdraw talk about the "race to the top" mentality baked into the current offering of premier event formats.
And be warned - we say "Bad Penny" a lot in this episode.
#073 - This Means War(Cast) Rebuttal ft. Murph
Murph "The Ringer" Fudgenator teams up once more with jt and quickdraw to talk set rotation. This episode marks our rebuttal to the WarCast's opening arguments in favor of rotation.
After wrapping the official rebuttal, the team takes off their boxing gloves and chats about their personal takes on the subject.
Be sure to listen to the WarCast's opening arguments and rebuttal here: https://thewarcastreforged.podbean.com/
#072 - GR Prerelease Prep
BHawk, quickdraw, and jt run through everything you need to know to be at your sloppy max for the upcoming Grim Reminders prereleases and store championship events.
Looking for tips from actual experts? We recommend:
- The GR Brain Drain by the Weekend KeyWarriors: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Uo7Umaj4fw1vVSWbAyaSH?si=mcGKN1xBT1GerbhSikzFuQ
- HFFS Chase and Waste Cards from GR https://open.spotify.com/episode/072QcixKiF06qUmKkAiP4q?si=3ZJbWkbtQeqmV67-bImpjw
#071 - The Set Rotation Reforged ft. Murph
jt, quickdraw, and Murph are teaming up with The WarCast Reforged to debate whether or set rotation would be a good thing for premier level events in KeyForge. We flipped a coin and the lab got assigned the task of arguing *again* rotation.
To hear the WarCast's opening arguments - check out their companion episode here: https://thewarcastreforged.podbean.com/e/sloppy-about-set-rotation/
Curious about our numbers and meta assertions? Check out KPR's 2023 metagame summary - https://www.keyforgepublicradio.com/blog/keyforge-metagame-summary-2023/.
#070 - Grim Reminders and Sloppy First Impressions ft. Phillyno1
quickdraw, jt, and Philly (aka Phillyno1) get sloppy with our impressions on Grim Reminders.
GR is pretty cool - but hey also check out this super game sweet design by KeyForge's very own Cloggin:
https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/double-bear-rolled/adventuring-letty?ref=sloppylabwork
Jump in on the campaign if you're able and show him some love if you're able! And hey, did we mention you'll get a super sweet game out of it too?
#069 - SAS Busters
jt and quickdraw share their thoughts on finding lower rated gems in your collection. This topic was submitted by our the winner of quickdraw's VM decks giveaway! Stay sloppy, Josh T.
Looking to get in our our sweet and sloppy Discover server? Here ya go: https://discord.gg/r8PUhmtruM
#067 - Recursion in KeyForge
jt and quickdraw talk about recursion in KeyForge and specifically how much of it there is in Grim Reminders compared to previous sets!
Warning: this episode contains spoilers and two very handsome hosts.
#068 - Arcane Seal(ed)
jt, quickdraw, and BHawk talk through early results from the Lab's recent survey on format preferences for premier level events. We also present findings from experiments we ran to determine whether Traditional Sealed for Sealed Alliance presents a more even playing field.
If you haven't yet taken our survey on format preference please do!
#066 - Double Sided Artifacts - Universal Keylock
You know what this episode is not about? Universal Airlocks. But it *is* about making empty promises about what'll be in the show notes.
Decks Featured:
- https://decksofkeyforge.com/decks/0be68e5c-8947-436c-9c09-8e546142a441
- https://decksofkeyforge.com/decks/7e4794d7-2740-41f6-a66b-cbd95d3b4821
- https://decksofkeyforge.com/decks/2b59c2ef-d742-41ac-b4ae-ded9e6a4462e
- https://decksofkeyforge.com/decks/72d7d802-ba70-4e12-be87-be871ac5b84f
#065 - Setups and Payoffs
BHawk steps into the lab to school jt and quickdraw in the art of setups and payoffs in KeyForge.
#064 - WoE Retro ft. xoque
With the year coming to a close and Grim Reminders on the horizon the team welcomes xoque into the lab to look back on Winds of Exchange's reign as KF's newest set.
Check out xoque over on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/dataforgestream.
#063 - The Lenticular Design of KeyForge
quickdraw and jt peel back back the layers of complexity that KeyForge has to offer using some of the lenses held up to other games.
#062 - Making It Work With a Small Collection ft. Murph
Murph joins as a special guest to talk about making it work in this wonderful game of unique deck with a small collection. Check out Murph over on at https://www.twitch.tv/fudgenator.
#061 - Game Flow ft. Astron
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOeNn7OiBoc
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4L3-HOdMeuM&pp
#060 - It's Good to Be Bad
jt and quickdraw talk about "bad" cards in KeyForge through the lens of game design. What do bad cards offer a game like ours and what lessons can we learn from them?
Also, check out the recent Weekend KeyWarriors episode talking about how to identify and play with KF's weaker offerings: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6cvZYBYOPb3QshBntBOOus
For a bit of extra credit reading, check out this (oldie but goodie) article talking about bad cards in Magic: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/making-magic/when-cards-go-bad-2002-01-28
#059 - Visualization and Calculation in KeyForge
quickdraw and jt get into the nitty gritty of visualizating and calculating turns in KeyForge - within a single and over the course of an entire game.
#058 - A KFC Retrospective
jt, quickdraw, and BHawk reminisce on the weekend that was in Roseville.
#057 - KFC Prep and Questions for GG
quickdraw and jt take a break from their sloppy KFC prep to talk about our hopes and dreams for the upcoming event, KeyForge in 2024, and what we hope to ask our friendly neighborhood ghosts this weekend.
#056 - The Pet Peeves/Unpopular Opinions Halloween Special
jt and quickdraw pilot their microphones and sweep away the spooky season with some secret tips on how to tilt quickdraw at your next Vault Tour.
#055 - WoE's Impact on the NKFL/Hexad Format
jt and quickdraw are finalizing their lineups for the next season of the Nordic KeyForge League. Get a sneak peak at out lineups and how thoughts on how the latest set will shake things up.
#054 - How to Win in Archon ft. SecondAct
Could there be a more perfect guest for episode two of season two than SecondAct (aka John) of Weekend KeyWarriors fame? We didn't think so either. Join us in the lab as we talk about what it takes to win in Archon.
#053 - Double Sided Artifacts - Near-Future Lens
jt and quickdraw are back from their summer recess and are already trying to pull a fast one on you. Near-Future Lens? Is that really double sided?
#052.3 - Yellow Key Interlude
quickdraw and jt round out our interlude series with some discussion on the decks they've been enjoying most over the past couple weeks and what they're looking out for when cracking a fresh pack of WoE.
#052.2 - Blue Key Interlude ft. not2night
We did it folks, we finally got not2night on the show. What else do I need to say? Enjoy.
#052.1 - Red Key Interlude
The crew kicks back and talks about how they've spend their past two weeks of vacation. We'll also catch up with BHawk and JDG314, both fresh off VT top cut finishes.
#052 - A Very Sloppy Year
quickdraw, jtrussell, and strussell reminisce on a full year of the sloppiest insights from the bottom of the beaker. Here's a heartfelt thanks to all the humans and ducks out there who've been with us for the ride (so far)!
Also, Rektor.
#051 - KAGI STATIs ft. Murph
Stand back! We've got two seasons of data from the KAGI adaptive league and we're not afraid to do (sloppy) math! The lab welcomes back special guest Murph aka Fudgenator to dig into some juicy adaptive data.
Is it better to play the chained deck in game 3 or dare your opponent to dig themselves out? Do more games end 2-0 or 2-1? Should you bring a strong deck or a weak one? If ten ducks sat down to play poker how many chains would they bid on pocket aces? All those and more are questions we might have answered!
#050 - Double Sided Artifacts - Heavy Subsidies
We've been holding off on talking Heavy Subsides and just couldn't contain our excitement any longer. This double sided artifacts episode marks the 50th installment of the sloppiest cast in KeyForge and we celebrate the occasion with a brand new host! One thing is for sure, he's a cutie (q-t).
#049 - The Early/Mid/End Game of KeyForge
BHawk, quickdraw, and jtrussell and dig into the different phases of a KeyForge match. How do you know what phase of the game you're in? What should you be planning to do in each one and what can go wrong if you're not aware?
This episode references ideas from our previous episode on Empathy in Strategy featuring Astron - you've already listened to it twice, but a third time can't hurt, right? Check out that episode here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/Y1pQq3RCNBb.
#048 - Efficient WoE - or - Who Needs Logos Anyway?
jt and quickdraw talk about life in a post-Logos world. Where oh where is that efficiency coming from? What's the impact on deck consistency? And what sorts of decks are going to thrive without Sloppy Labwork's very own house?
#047 - VT Philly, A Retrospective
The lab workers that traveled to Philadelphia circle up for a retrospective on the tour - what worked, what could be improved, and how many ducks does it take to get to the center of a vaultsie-pop?
We had a great time and hope to see more of this wonderful community at future events. If you've got feedback for Ghost Galaxy, whether that's notes of praise or opportunities for improvement, the best way to have your voice heard is through their contact form here: https://keyforging.com/contact-us/.
#046.1 Stay Sloppy
Come say hi to jtrussell, quickdraw3457, or strussell at the Vault Tour in Philadelphia this weekend and snag some sloppy swag! Not going to be there? No worries, just send us a DM on Discord with your mailing address and we'll hook you up
#046 - The Road to Philly
Our lab workers talk preparations and predictions as we look ahead to the upcoming Vault Tour in Philadelphia.
#045 - Double Sided Artifacts - Autocannon, Shattered Throne, and Ancient Battleground - OH MY!
jtrussell and quickdraw toss a few Brobnar artifacts on the turntable. We get a new spin on two old favorites(?) returning in Winds of Exchange and as well as a brand new one that's sure to have a big impact in any game where its played.
#044 - Empathy in Strategy ft. Astron
https://www.twitch.tv/astron624
https://www.twitch.tv/astron624
https://www.twitch.tv/astron624
#043 - Exchange
Hot off the heels of a very exciting Exchange match to cap quickdraw's ABR season our hosts div into the Exchange format.
#042 - Sloppy First Impressions (WoE Spoilers)
jtrussell and quickdraw give their first impressions of the new set after having cracked into some of their Winds of Exchange decks. Will either be playing a WoE deck at the upcoming Philly Vault Tour?! There might even be a hot take or two in here ;).
#041 - Oubliette ft. SecondAct
Special guest John (aka SecondAct) joins jtrussell in the lab to go deep on the Oubliette variant with notes on Ouroboros as well.
Check out the Weekend KeyWarriors podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3e8qaTzJWXweYuH2RhvKD0
When jt promises to put things in the show notes. This is where they should go.
#040 - A Vault Worth Fighting For ft. Ketzer
Special guest Ketzer jumps into the lab swinging in the episode all about everyone's favorite way to use creatures that isn't reaping, action, or omni abilities.
#039 - Double Sided Artifacts - Dry the River - Dark Tidings - Adaptive - KAGI ft. Murph aka Fudgenator
We welcome Murph back to the lab to wax poetic on not only our marquee double sided artifact for the show, Dry the River, but also to talk adaptive, KAGI, and Dark Tidings in general.
Check out Murph's streams and recordings on Twitch and YouTube:
Decks features in this episode:
- Bobeth the Bright (Bob-eth) - https://decksofkeyforge.com/decks/d58da000-00d3-441c-a153-f2b967813e2b
- The Complex Haven Mayor - https://decksofkeyforge.com/decks/859e7505-7cd3-4f7a-8a19-42aaf6d27c7a
#038 - Competing on a Budget - ft. Orion aka PhloxEm_All
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https://www.twitch.tv/phloxem_all
https://decksofkeyforge.com/decks/c4924704-0f4d-4125-af74-42aaab08cf21