The Attack Zone Podcast

TAZ 4 x 09: Modern BACs for Drafting Delight

mailbag@thereservepool.com (The Reserve Pool Network) — Tue, 7 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500

WizKids recently announced that only Modern Age Basic Actions would be valid for the WKO Draft Regionals. How will that impact the WKOS that we are in the midst of? A six pack and some Twitch chat Q&A are also inside.

This episode was recorded during a Twitch broadcast, which featured some enhanced features (like card images during discussion) as well as chat interaction. Come hang out next time!

Thanks for listening, and we'll see you in two weeks!

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TAZ 4 x 08: First-Class Drafting

mailbag@thereservepool.com (The Reserve Pool Network) — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400

X-Men First Class is here and so that means we get to talk about one of our favorite things - Drafting a brand-new set! We have a XFC 6-Pack, concerns about product distribution, and an in-depth look at how XFC drafts and what we can expect at our stores - and perhaps the WKOs as well.

This episode was recorded during a Twitch broadcast, which featured some enhanced features (like card images during discussion) as well as chat interaction. Come hang out next time!

Thanks for listening, and we'll see you in two weeks!

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TAZ 4 x 07: XFC Super Rares!

mailbag@thereservepool.com (The Reserve Pool Network) — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 15:43:00 -0400

New fortnight, new Attack Zone! Today, we take a look the Super Rares from First Class. What do we like? What don't we like? What will be overrated? What will be underrated? The time for debate is NOW!

Also, a Patreon winner is picked, Dave messes up the read, and we do some listener Q&A.

This episode was recorded during a Twitch broadcast, which featured some enhanced features (like card images during discussion) as well as chat interaction. Come hang out next time!

Thanks for listening, and we'll see you in two weeks!

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TAZ 4 x 06: Playtesting

mailbag@thereservepool.com (The Reserve Pool Network) — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400

This time on The Attack Zone, we take a look at playtesting, guided by one of the best at doing this - Mike! You heard JT say it on the last episode: "It's scary playing Mike because you know that before you sit down, he's played this matchup 100 times." Let's get an idea of the method behind the madness.

Plus, a Guardians of the Galaxy six-pack and some Q&A from viewers.

This episode was recorded during a Twitch broadcast, which featured some enhanced features (like card images during the six pack and other discussion) as well as chat interaction. Come hang out next time!

Thanks for listening, and we'll see you in two weeks!

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TAZ 4 x 05: We're Doin' It Live!

mailbag@thereservepool.com (The Reserve Pool Network) — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400

It's Tuesday, and that means The Attack Zone! Today, we bring a special Six Pack for Avengers vs. X-Men! Then, we talk everything Guardians of the Galaxy - draft, modern impact, and golden impact.

This episode was recorded during a Twitch broadcast, which featured some enhanced features (like card images during the six pack and other discussion) as well as chat interaction. Come hang out next time!

Thanks for listening, and we'll see you in two weeks!

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TAZ 4 x 04: GenCon 2017

mailbag@thereservepool.com (The Reserve Pool Network) — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400

JT recently had the opportunity to attend the enormous GenCon in Indianapolis and compete in each of the three Dice Masters tournaments that took place. Join Dave as we live vicariously through his experience. And - because why not - a six pack!

Thanks for listening, and we'll see you in two weeks!

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TAZ 4 x 03: Twelve Pack, Batman Edition

mailbag@thereservepool.com (The Reserve Pool Network) — Tue, 1 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Welcome back to The Attack Zone, Dicefans. It's been a while since we've had the chance to talk about draft, so that's exactly what Dave and JT have done this week! We're looking at twelve packs from the Batman set and we'll determine what picks we like and what we're going to pass on for later on down the line. The post-show discussion ends up being about a plethora of board games!

Thanks for listening, and we'll see you in two weeks!

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TAZ 4 x 02: Tweaking & Flexibility

mailbag@thereservepool.com (The Reserve Pool Network) — Wed, 19 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400

It's TAZ time once more. We give Mike a shot to catch up on his goal setting (see 4x01 for more details) and then dive in to the topic: Tweaking teams. How do we make the decision when adding modifying teams to improve flexibility and cover up holes? And how do we stay flexible when playing them?

Oh - and don't fret! The Six Pack is slated to return next time!

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TAZ 4 x 01a: Reflections & Goals

mailbag@thereservepool.com (The Reserve Pool Network) — Tue, 4 Jul 2017 22:02:00 -0400

We've decided to align TAZ to the competitive Dice Masters seasons, and so we change to Season 4!

One year ago, give or take, we sat down and took a critical look at ourselves, delving into our strengths and weaknesses and also setting goals that we wanted to accomplish by the end of the next competitive season. Now that the season is over, it's time to reflect on our progress and set some new goals to focus on for 2017-18.

We'll also give some sweet stuff away to a few of our patrons - thanks to everyone for your support, whether you donate or just listen. We appreciate it!

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TAZ 3 x 11: Origins 2017!

mailbag@thereservepool.com (The Reserve Pool Network) — Wed, 7 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Excitement abounds! Batman has been released and you can find out if we love it or hate it! Spoiler - we LOVE it. A Batman six pack follows a giveaway to a groovy Patron and then, Dave, Randy, and Mike discuss all of the excellent things to come at Origins Game Fair in Columbus, Ohio. June is shaping up to be pretty great!

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TAZ 3 x 10: Deadpool Twelve Pack

mailbag@thereservepool.com (The Reserve Pool Network) — Wed, 24 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400

That Batman release... it's so close, and yet so not before we had to record for this week! However, we know for a fact that some upcoming WKO3s are using the Deadpool set, so Dave and Mike come together to break down a twelve pack of Deadpool, give our impressions on some aspects of the draft format and where some of the cards might fit - even if they aren't necessarily first picks.

The April Patreon winner will also be announced. Check out more at http://patreon.com/theattackzone.

Thanks for listening, and we'll see you in two weeks!

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TAZ # 3x09: Analyzing Prime

mailbag@thereservepool.com (The Reserve Pool Network) — Tue, 9 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400

While it might be easy to get lost in the shuffle with WKO3 and Origins right around the corner, PDC Prime is in full swing, with many stores holding or about to hold events. Michaela recently competed in a Prime tournament in St. Louis and joins Dave, giving her thoughts on the format, the deck she used, and what we can expect moving forward.

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TAZ 3 x 08: Six Pack Month - Part Deux

mailbag@thereservepool.com (The Reserve Pool Network) — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400

It's a six pack with Dave and JT!

And, of course, thanks for listening, and we'll see you in two weeks!

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TAZ 3 x 07: Six Pack Month - Part One

mailbag@thereservepool.com (The Reserve Pool Network) — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400

It's a six pack with Dave and special guest from our TRP podcast, Michaela! And, we announce our Patreon giveaway winner for February. Thanks for your support!

And, of course, thanks for listening, and we'll see you in two weeks!

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TAZ 3 x 06: Threat Analysis

mailbag@thereservepool.com (The Reserve Pool Network) — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400

It's a Deadpool six pack on this week's Attack Zone, complete with more foils and a rare to give away to our fantastic Patreon backers.

Then, Dave, JT, and Mike look at analyzing threats on the other side of the board - both in terms of recognizing win conditions, things that will disrupt your own plans, and what you do when you've figured out what side of the beatdown you're on.

Thanks for listening, and we'll see you in two weeks!

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TAZ 3x05: Drafting Competitively

mailbag@thereservepool.com (The Reserve Pool Network) — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400

We love draft, we've played draft a lot - heck, we talk about draft on every episode in the form of the six pack! But how should we change our approach when drafts aren't just an event done locally for the denizens of your store, but have sweet PDC Playmats or a US Nationals invite on the line? Dave and Mike take a look at this topic.

But first, the Six Pack and our February Patreon winners - including the winner of those sweet foil WKO prizes that we procured. Check out http://www.patreon.com/theattackzone for all the details on our giveaways.

Thanks for listening, and we'll see you in two weeks!

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TAZ 3 x 04: Modern Age & Tactical Play

mailbag@thereservepool.com (The Reserve Pool Network) — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500

If you're looking for the Attack Zone, you're looking on the right Tuesday! This week, it's like the old days - Just Dave and Randy - as JT and Mike are dealing with their DM related travels from regional tournaments.

It's a jampacked show today, as we cover both the recent rotation news and how we think it will impact competitive play. Then we talk about tactical play in Dice Masters connected to a classic - perhaps THE classic - CCG article: "Who's the Beatdown?" Dave talks about why he was wrong, Randy agrees with him, and good times are had by all.

Thanks for listening, and we'll see you in two weeks!

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TAZ 3 x 03: Winter WKOs

mailbag@thereservepool.com (The Reserve Pool Network) — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500

It's another Attack Zone! We're in the midst of the Winter phase of the WizKids Open events and people around the country are clamoring for their Nationals invites and their sweet, sweet prizes. This past weekend, Dave, Isaac, and Stuart were all at events, and so Dave gives his usual cohosts the fortnight off for recovery and invites these two to talk all about it.

We also will announce the January Patreon winner - you can find out about that at www.patreon.com/theattackzone - and some very special prizes for the month of February in celebration of the WizKids Open events!

Thanks for listening, and we'll see you in two weeks!

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TAZ 3 x 02: Deck Tech featuring Mike Plumb

mailbag@thereservepool.com (The Reserve Pool Network) — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500

This is no ordinary episode of The Attack Zone! Joining us this week is a special guest, five-time WizKids Open winner and 2016 US National Runner-Up, Mike Plumb! After walking our way through a World's Finest Six-Pack, we break down an archetypical team that we expect to see at the Spring opens, one piloted by community member Michaela to a WKO victory of her own.

Here's the team: http://dm.retrobox.eu/?view&cards=3x137jl;3x47fus;3x86gaf;3x54fus;2x113fus;3x15fus;2x14wf;1x108gaf;3x28uxm;3x136bff

If your podcatcher can't pick up that link, you can also find it on the TRP site.

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TAZ 3 x 01: WKO Prep, 2017 Edition

mailbag@thereservepool.com (The Reserve Pool Network) — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 19:00:00 -0500

New Year, new TAZ, new season. It's the start of volume three of The Attack Zone, and the gang's all here to bring you a Deadpool six pack and some reflection on the set as a draft set. Then, we talk about our preparation for the next round of WizKids Open events coming this February. Finally, we'll wrap it up talking about some of the recent changes to the game and what we think might happen as far as rotation goes.

We'll see you in two weeks!

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TAZ 2 x 18: Year In Review

mailbag@thereservepool.com (The Reserve Pool Network) — Tue, 3 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500

On this episode of The Attack Zone, Dave and JT announce the December Patreon giveaway winner. Thanks for your support! Next, a six pack is opened from the Green Arrow/Flash set. Finally, we say goodbye to 2016 by discussing some of the Dice Masters-related events that took place over the past year and how they will shape the game moving forward into 2017.

We'll see you in two weeks!

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TAZ 2 x 17: PDC Competition!

mailbag@thereservepool.com (The Reserve Pool Network) — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500

This week, on the Attack Zone, we digress slightly, and then snap back to reality. Within you'll find a Deadpool Twelve-Pack with some sweet, sweet foils and rares for our excellent backers. Our featured discussion goes through the recent news from the PDC regarding their support of new competitive formats - and we're all about competition here at TAZ.

We'll see you in two weeks, and until then, Merry Christmas.

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Classic TAZ: Evaluating Tournament Results

mailbag@thereservepool.com (The Reserve Pool Network) — Tue, 6 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500

With JT out of town, Randy welcoming a new addition to the family, and Dave finishing up the semester of grad school, we elected to do a rerun this week from just after Randy's LAST baby arrived. This is from 2015 Worlds and is about what the correct takeaways from tournaments are.

Don't fret about this month's six pack prizes though - we'll give you a double dose next time to make up for it! Repeat, giveaways will NOT be impacted! Scintillating!

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TAZ 2 x 16: Deadpool!

mailbag@thereservepool.com (The Reserve Pool Network) — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 00:30:00 -0500

Hey, did you know? We had a set release! Dave and Randy take an in-depth look at TAZ's first six-pack from the Deadpool set, and talk a little background on the set as far as draft is concerned. Also, we announce the November Patron of the Month, who will win the foils and rares we've pulled this month!

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TAZ 2 x 15: Gambler's Fallacy

mailbag@thereservepool.com (The Reserve Pool Network) — Tue, 8 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500

The competitive season is underway once more, and Dave and JT are back to bring you some ideas to up your game. But first! A Green Arrow/Flash Six Pack for your ears.

Then, our feature topic. The Gambler's Fallacy, what it is, and how it hurts you in Dice Masters (and perhaps even in life)!

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