Break Points

Taylor Crawford
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A Flesh and Blood podcast by Aggroblaze96, Taylor Crawford and Sam Young.

  1. 17 de ago.

    Break Points EP51: Three of a Kind

    The hosts open with banter about ending the show, Dr Pepper Zero vs Diet soda preferences, and cats, then segue into pet loss and thoughts on adopting bonded pairs. They welcome listeners to Break Points episode 51 and discuss Calling Atlanta package sign-up day issues, including an API/voucher redemption failure, refunds, sold-out Living Legend, and the scramble to register for Sink Below sealed deck side events. They praise Fab Foundry’s fast turnaround while criticizing LSS’s short event lead times compared to other card games. The episode includes sponsor reads, a quick data check on Aurora and Malice win rates, and extensive spoiler discussion around Malice, Bridge of Damnation wording, the new Viscera “Usurp” legendary, and concerns about fables and pricing. They also cover Mastery Pack Assassin reactions, local event allocation decreases, decklist transparency ideas, and answer listener questions including favorite games and humorous prompts.

    Break Points EP51: Three of a Kind

  2. 1 de ago.

    Break Points EP50: ... One Small Step Back

    In episode 50 of Break Point, Taylor, Sam, and Zach open with sponsors, then recap recent events: Zach finishes 107th at Pro Tour after struggling in draft and starts testing for Calling Kansas City while also securing a Riftbound regional qualifier ticket; Sam qualifies for day two but drops after a rough draft; Taylor’s Pro Tour trip turns into an ER visit when his wife shatters her ankle. They share Vegas stories about gambling, hotel issues, and dining, then discuss the Pro Tour keynote, new heroes and cards like Viscera and Malice, and meta implications with Mastery Pack Warrior. The conversation shifts to Calling 100 in Atlanta selling out quickly with a 600-player cap, limited and restructured Sink Below promo events, and side-event registration uncertainty. They debate open decklists versus scouting Discords, then cover Talyshar’s new rust counters/ads, revenue concerns in an open-source ecosystem, and potential LSS involvement, before closing with viewer Q&A.

    Break Points EP50: ... One Small Step Back

  3. 12 de jul.

    Break Points EP48: One Small Step for FaB...

    The hosts open by joking about a birthday shirt and team gear, then recap their weeks in Flesh and Blood—Zack vacationed while Taylor practiced for the Pro Tour amid B&R news. They debate the two Oscilio builds (Aurorio vs Spellio), how fatigue and disruption affect them, and why Aurorio is expected to be the most represented at the Pro Tour based on Nationals results. After sponsor reads, they discuss the latest B&R article, praising its improved communication but arguing about design philosophy, the point-multiplier system, and releasing “incomplete” heroes like Ziggy, including criticism of the Blue Somersault unban. They also complain about Oscilio 2 and missing support for older archetypes, touch on teaser videos and lore, answer audience questions (including open decklists), and briefly note Talishar’s ad changes for a future episode.

    Break Points EP48: One Small Step for FaB...

  4. 27 de jun.

    Break Points 47: Gobbling on Glizzies w/Ashlyn

    The Break Points crew opens by reacting live to a trailer revealing Chane’s return and jokes about hero abilities gaining go again, then veers through stories about early ProQuest scars, video games, and baldness before settling into episode banter. They recap weeks in Flesh and Blood: Pro Tour testing (including Fai and other hero options), Armory plans, and Ashlyn’s top-4 Nats finish, content tour, and a 6,300-word article about Fai. Discussion touches on North Carolina’s strong local scene, sponsors (AGE, Codex Journal, FabBlazing), and Zack’s “Did I Win That Game?” segment. Ashlyn details draft prep, being featured on broadcast, navigating signals, and drafting Ziggy, plus favorite weekend moments like Chili’s “drinking buddy” celebrations. Listener questions spark talk on Riftbound jokes,Sage format concerns with hero reprints, Player of the Year incentives and marketing, and the Brodie Spurlock suspension, before ending in extended hot dog and Cook Out comedy.

    Break Points 47: Gobbling on Glizzies w/Ashlyn

  5. 19 de jun.

    Break Points EP46: We Were Wrong

    In Episode 46 of Break Points, the crew recaps their Minneapolis US Nationals weekend: despite poor individual results for some, they emphasize having fun, highlight strong team limited performances, and celebrate a teammate cashing Nats plus two top-eight finishes at The Calling. They discuss memorable moments from the testing house, sponsor shoutouts, and Colin winning US Nationals, including stories about an undefeated run and an Aurora draft performance by a player who hadn’t drafted before. Meta talk centers on surprises like Ziggy making top eight, the all-Arcane Osilio build targeting Victor, multiple Phi/Phoenix Form decks converting to top eight, and how cards like Boots of Omnisward shifted matchups and prices. They debate Living Legend outcomes, set 20 expectations, LSS keynote streaming, answer listener questions, and close with concerns about playable fables and overall deck affordability heading into Pro Tour Vegas.

    Break Points EP46: We Were Wrong

  6. 11 de jun.

    Break Points EP45: God Bless US Nationals

    Good Podcast, sorry if no time stamps. I suck this week. Fablazing - https://fablazing.com/breakpoints AGE-https://www.age.events/premium?code=BREAKPOINT5

    Break Points EP45: God Bless US Nationals

  7. 3 de jun.

    Break Points EP44: Not Mad, Just Disappointed

    In this episode, the hosts recap their recent Flesh and Blood weeks—heavy online drafting via the Runaways Discord, prerelease experiences, and testing for US Nationals, including extensive Betsy prep and discussion of matchup hate like buckle tech. They shout out sponsors (Breakpoints Journals, fablazing.com’s new draft tool, and AGE Premium with an upcoming Aurora CC primer) and then dive into the latest Banned & Restricted announcement, criticizing the lack of CC changes beyond expected ones, the poor tone and missing philosophy in the article/dev talk, and concerns about Victor and “Mario” dominating Nationals while Remembrance remains legal. They also discuss Sage/Blitz voting and unban confusion, Ziggy’s viability and “Gone in a Flash” combo claims, Set 20 power-level worries, and answer audience questions on macro-plan-flexible classes and other lighter topics.

    Break Points EP44: Not Mad, Just Disappointed

  8. 24 de mai.

    Break Points EP43: Omens of the Mid-Age

    The crew records a mostly unscripted “Road to Pro Tour Las Vegas” episode, celebrating hitting 500 subscribers and discussing Zach’s Discord-picked Betsy deck and strong early win rate heading toward US Nationals. They recap Sam’s rough Techlo Armory loss, share life updates, and run sponsor segments (TheBlazing.com, Arcane Games Events, Breakpoints Codex Journal). The main topic is the Omens full reveal and world premiere, with all three hosts largely disappointed, criticizing underpowered new heroes, heavy reliance on expansion slots, and the inclusion of Marvel-only cards for a future set. They debate the impact on the meta, box value, and player retention, predict limited competitiveness of the new heroes, and discuss upcoming ban expectations—especially calling for Remembrance to be banned and suggesting hits to disruptive Nuu/Mastery-era cards like Toxin or other “0-for-4” staples.

    Break Points EP43: Omens of the Mid-Age
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A Flesh and Blood podcast by Aggroblaze96, Taylor Crawford and Sam Young.

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  • Criado por
    Taylor Crawford
  • Anos de atividade
    2025 - 2026
  • Episódios
    49
  • Classificação
    Explícito
  • Site do podcast
    Break Points

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