SolBind: a SolForge Fusion podcast

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SolBind: a SolForge Fusion podcast is a 1-on-1 deep-dive into the relationships that different people around the world have with the hybrid card game SolForge Fusion. What Binds you two together? How did the two of you first meet? How have you two defined your relationship; are you monogamous or have you both agreed to see other games on the side? Are you two SolMates still in your honeymoon period or have there been any bumps along the way that have ‘transformed’ your relationship with each other? And what are your hopes and dreams for your future together? We aim to have each of our guests answer these questions and more on SolBind: a SolForge Fusion podcast.

Episodes

  1. 02/12/2025

    Episode 11 - Shadows over Solis spoilers with RakdosUnleashed and Gambit184 Pt 1

    In our 11th episode I brought back two of our previous guests, RakdosUnleashed (Carly) and Gambit184 (Carl) to reveal two new spoiler cards from the upcoming SolForge Fusion set 4, Shadows over Solis. We had a great discussion and more spoilers are coming from us in future weeks so stay tuned! If you would like to contribute to the future of this podcast and help support us to grow our contribution to the SolForge Fusion community, please consider joining my SolBind Patreon. A huge thanks to Carl, Jed, Ben Brian and David who are my very patient, very lovely contributers to the future of the show with their generous donations this month! Join our AusForge discord server to get notified about all our events and competitions and join our disussions about the game: https://discord.gg/Ak2ZK23Qnx Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/happy-feet License code: HQLYIJDQUM6EDEIQ

    43 min

  2. 11/10/2024

    Episode 10 - Carl, Gambit184, Patron Saint of Alloyin

    In our tenth episode I chat with Carl, aka Gambit184, about his experiences discovering gaming and discovering SolForge Fusion back in 2022 and the decks we each brought to 1st-equal placing in Stoneblade's 44 player September 2024 prize tournament. We also discussed the upcoming October 2024 Prize Tournament and the strategies we're each taking forward to attempt to reclaim glory again. If you would like to contribute to the future of this podcast and help support us to grow our contribution to the SolForge Fusion community, please consider joining my SolBind Patreon. A huge thanks to Carl, Jed, Ben Brian and David who are my very patient, very lovely contributers to the future of the show with their generous donations this month! Show Links: Carl's Winning Deck from the September 2024 Prize TournamentBrice's Winning Deck from the September 2024 Prize TournamentOther SolForge Fusion podcasts The Charge Plated PodcastThe 5th CycleSolForge Fusion YouTube content creators: Forgeborn Finishing SchoolAnque GamingBionicSoupCaptain SolForgeJoin our AusForge discord server to get notified about all our events and competitions and join our disussions about the game: https://discord.gg/Ak2ZK23Qnx Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/happy-feet License code: YVJWNESGZDZSAMTY

    34 min

  3. 09/21/2024 ·  Bonus

    Season 1 (Interlude)

    A quick update on the Podcast and details of SolForge Fusion's biggest prize tournament ever! Register for the event here: https://events.solforgefusion.com/event/N2LQQ992L6 Start times listed below for different regions (Ignore the time listed on the event page other than the title as a bug often mis-represents that and I don't want anyone to miss out! UTC Saturday 21st September 8pm EDT Saturday 21st September 4pm CDT Saturday 21st September 3pm CEST Saturday 21st September 10pm AEST Sunday 22nd September 6am Thanks as always to our Patreons who help support this show and AusForge events! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/happy-feet License code: 7JQEVYRFNC3QVFQL

    3 min

  4. 07/28/2024

    Episode 9 - Traveller, European SolForge Player

    In our ninth episode I chat with Peter, aka Traveller, about his experiences as a European SolForge player, both the original game as well as SolForge Fusion, as well as his labour of love managing the board game cafe Brettspielplatz in Berlin, Germany and his favourite things about this game. Please note as well that at the time of this recording Stone Blade Entertainment were running sealed events regularly but those are currently on hold while the engineers investigate some issues with the redemption codes. We all hope to see those back again soon so we can continue participating in them! If you would like to contribute to the future of this podcast and help support us to grow our contribution to the SolForge Fusion community, please consider joining my SolBind Patreon. A huge thanks to Carl and Jed who are our first contributers to the future of the show with their generous donations this month! Show Links: Peter's Favourite Fusion - his double Lyria DeckThe Alloyin Patroller card Peter discusses: https://solforgefusion.com/cards/s3aa1alloyin-patroller (Note that the card only gives the opposing creature defender, not all enemy creatures)Other SolForge Fusion podcasts The Charge Plated PodcastThe 5th CycleSolForge Fusion YouTube content creators: Forgeborn Finishing SchoolAnque GamingBionicSoupCaptain SolForgeJoin our AusForge discord server to get notified about all our events and competitions and join our disussions about the game: https://discord.gg/Ak2ZK23Qnx Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/happy-feet License code: 7JQEVYRFNC3QVFQL

    50 min

  5. 07/07/2024

    Episode 8 - Kckid, Forgeborn Finishing School co-host and family man

    In our eighth episode I chat with Ryan, aka Kckid, about his experience as a 'lifetime' gamer growing up in a gaming family, we discussed the origins of his YouTube channel Forgeborn Finishing School, which he hosts with his brother Greg, aka Koar and hear the story of how him and his brother both got their likeness included on some upcoming cards from set 4. If you would like to contribute to the future of this podcast and help support us to grow our contribution to the SolForge Fusion community, please consider joining my SolBind Patreon. A huge thanks to Carl and Jed who are our first contributers to the future of the show with their generous donations this month! Show Links: Ryan's favorite half deck "The Thorny Fishing Queens" Ryan's favorite card: Shroudthorn SplicerLink to Ryan's deck auction (closes soon!)If you have any issues viewing the link above you may first need to join the Stone Blade Entertainment discord using this linkOther SolForge Fusion podcasts The Charge Plated PodcastThe 5th CycleSolForge Fusion YouTube content creators: Forgeborn Finishing SchoolAnque GamingBionicSoupCaptain SolForgeJoin our AusForge discord server to get notified about all our events and competitions and join our disussions about the game: https://discord.gg/Ak2ZK23Qnx Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/happy-feet License code: 7JQEVYRFNC3QVFQL

    47 min

  6. 06/30/2024

    Episode 7 - RakdosUnleashed, neurodivergent polyamorous gamer

    In this seventh episode I chat with Carly, aka RakdosUnleashed about her experience both as a neurodivergent gamer and SolForge Fusion fan, as well as her most memorable life experiences playing this and other games and the community relationships she's formed in that time. if you would like to contribute to the future of this podcast and help support us to grow our contribution to the SolForge Fusion community, please consider joining our SolBind Patreon.  Show Links: Carly’s favorite game growing up as a kid: TroubleBrice’s favorite game growing up as a kid: The Omega VirusCarly’s SolForge Fusion Steam reviewArtwork for Carly’s Favorite SolForge Fusion card: Uranti ElementalistThe Tracker Fingers - Carly’s favorite half deck from her storyline eventThe Circular Crusty Sages - Carly’s favorite Rumblespark Deck, aka the best one in the worldCarly’s twitchCarly’s professional cake decorating business: https://www.criticalhitcakery.com/Other SolForge Fusion podcasts The Charge Plated PodcastThe 5th CycleSolForge Fusion YouTube content creators: Forgeborn Finishing SchoolAnque GamingBionicSoupCaptain SolForgeJoin our AusForge discord server to get notified about all our events and competitions and join our disussions about the game: https://discord.gg/Ak2ZK23Qnx Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/happy-feet License code: HGZKCZQHVAEWN3AA

    45 min

  7. 06/16/2024

    Episode 6 - FizzleSticks, ex-Charge Plated Podcaster

    In this sixth episode I chat with Cody, aka FizzleSticks, and we chatted about his experience as both an original SolForge player as well as a foundational member who helped shape the SolForge Fusion community through his time on the Charge Plated Podcast as well as a competitive player. I'd also like to encourage our listeners to check out my show's first sponsor, Getcatshirts.com. Any shirts purchased through our affiliate link https://getcatshirts.com/solbind will help raise funds to ensure we can continue to do giveaways for our secret codes hidden in each of our episodes into the future (100% of funds raised go back to our listening community). Show Links: - The full episode of Cody's last appearance on the Charge Plated Podcast: Ep 2.16 Giving Thanks - Cody's favourite half deck "The Bone Battalion" - Cody's favourite fuse featuring this half: "The Hooting Battalion" - Cody's favourite card from the original SolForge: "Iztek, Khan of Arrachtor" Other SolForge Fusion podcasts The Charge Plated PodcastThe 5th CycleSolForge Fusion YouTube content creators: Forgeborn Finishing SchoolAnque GamingBionicSoupCaptain SolForge Join our AusForge discord server to get notified about all our events and competitions and join our disussions about the game: https://discord.gg/Ak2ZK23Qnx Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/happy-feet License code: WZF7NBR5ICF4TXX7 Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/more-carousels License code: MWBWVDYM98QM3A37

    1 hr

  8. 06/09/2024

    Episode 5 - Namrog, SolForge devotee and Community Leader

    In this fifth episode I chat with Gorman, aka Namrog, and we chatted about his experience as a player in the final days of the original SolForge game, how much the SolForge Fusion community means to him, his monthly leagues he organises as well the role he played in the origin story of the Collection Manager. Join our AusForge discord server to get notified about all our events and competitions and join our disussions about the game: https://discord.gg/Ak2ZK23Qnx Show Links: - Listen back to Episode 2 of this podcast if you'd like to learn more about the history of the Collection Manager - Team Covenant How to Ruin a Game communication episode Other SolForge Fusion podcasts The Charge Plated PodcastThe 5th CycleSolForge Fusion YouTube content creators: Forgeborn Finishing SchoolAnque GamingBionicSoupCaptain SolForgeMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/happy-feet License code: WZF7NBR5ICF4TXX7

    44 min

  9. 06/02/2024

    Episode 4 - Miss Misery, "Not a typical gamer"

    In this fourth episode I chat with Zoe Plait, aka Miss Misery, and we had a wonderful in depth discussion about her extraordinary path to falling in love with SolForge Fusion and the community that surrounds this game. I found out more about her ForgeGiving potluck dinners she's previously hosted and I also really enjoyed hearing about her unique perspective as my first guest on this podcast who hasn't been a lifelong gamer... Join our AusForge discord server to get notified about all our events and competitions and join our disussions about the game: https://discord.gg/Ak2ZK23Qnx Other SolForge Fusion podcasts The Charge Plated PodcastThe 5th CycleSolForge Fusion YouTube content creators: Forgeborn Finishing SchoolAnque GamingBionicSoupCaptain SolForgeMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/happy-feet License code: WZF7NBR5ICF4TXX7

    49 min

  10. 05/27/2024

    Episode 3 - MooreThanMoost, Collection Manager creator and Forge Guardian

    In this third episode I sit down for a chat with Elijah Moore, aka MooreThanMoost, Forge Guardian and creator of the Collection Manager, a Google Sheet you can use to analyse all of the SolForge Fusion half decks in your collection and much, much more. I learn about how games have always been a part of his life, what led him to create this fantastic tool and what extra help he recieved along the way from this community, and some of the highs and lows of his time as a SolForge Fusion fan. Trigger warning: we delve into some discussion of anxiety and mental health in this episode, so please reach out to a trusted family member or friend if you need to talk about anything this might bring up from your own lived experience. Episode Links: Eli's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@moorethanmoost7413Open Sauce 2024 June 14 - 16 San Fransisco - event where Eli will debut his Kinetic Sculpture: https://opensauce.com/Join our AusForge discord server to get notified about all our events and competitions and join our disussions about the game: https://discord.gg/Ak2ZK23Qnx Other SolForge Fusion podcasts The Charge Plated PodcastThe 5th CycleSolForge Fusion YouTube content creators: Forgeborn Finishing SchoolAnque GamingBionicSoupCaptain SolForgeMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/happy-feet License code: WZF7NBR5ICF4TXX7

    1h 1m

  11. 05/20/2024

    Episode 2 - Scubatoad, Gray Viking Games & Solforgefusiondecks.com

    In this second episode I sit down for a chat with Aaron Hanson, aka Scubatoad, aka Grey Viking Games and creator of the website solforgefusiondecks.com to learn more about how he first fell in love with the hybrid card game SolForge Fusion, what his fondest memories of this game are and what led him to create his half deck ranking website solforgefusiondecks.com. Episode timestamps: 00:00 - Opener 00:45 - Part 1: How did you two meet? 16:02 - Part 2: Transformations 35:08 - Part 3: Relationship test (lightning round) 42:06 - Part 4: Your future together 44:45 - Solforgefusiondecks.com & Gray Viking Games flash deck sale 48:23 - Other SolForge Fusion podcasts and content creators Episode Links: Scubatoad's website for ranking your top 3 SolForge Fusion half decks: solforgefusiondecks.comStone Blade Entertainment discord where you can find his Grey Viking Games flash sales in the #marketplace channel: https://discord.gg/Nhv6XrYWXgGoogle Sheet with the decks available in the current Gray Viking Games saleThe betrayer SolBind Magnetic Field/Scrap Bot half deck that Brice and Aaron chat about: The Deceiving Cryomancers ReevesThe Alloyin Magnetic Field/Scrap bot deck that Brice mentioned he's eager to pair with this new deck he aquired from the Gray Viking Games flash sale: The Blind Walling GovernorsMundungu's BGG article on set2 overrated/underrated cards: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3288801/whitefang-pass-overunder-ratedJoin our AusForge discord server to get notified about all our events and competitions and join our disussions about the game: https://discord.gg/Ak2ZK23Qnx Other SolForge Fusion podcasts The Charge Plated PodcastThe 5th CycleSolForge Fusion YouTube content creators: Forgeborn Finishing SchoolAnque GamingBionicSoupCaptain SolForgeMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/happy-feet License code: WZF7NBR5ICF4TXX7

    49 min

  12. 05/12/2024

    Episode 1 - Nathas, SolForge Fusion World Champion 2023

    In this first episode I sit down for a chat with Sam Nathanson, aka Nathas, to learn more about how he first fell in love with the hybrid card game SolForge Fusion, what it felt like to become a Forge Guardian, his experience playing in the first world championship and what his hopes for this game are in the future. Episode timestamps: 00:00 - Segment 1: How did you two meet? 02:29 - Nathas introduction and gaming history 12:55 - IronBrice introduction and gaming history 14:51 - Leadup to the first SolForge World Championship in 2023 22:14 - Are you seeing any other games on the side? 25:26 - Segment 2: Transformations 34:47 - Segment 3: Relationship test (lightning round) 37:28 - Segment 4: Your future together 41:26 - Other SolForge Fusion podcasts and content creators Join our AusForge discord server to get notified about all our events and competitions and join our disussions about the game: https://discord.gg/Ak2ZK23Qnx Other SolForge Fusion podcasts The Charge Plated PodcastThe 5th CycleSolForge Fusion YouTube content creators: Forgeborn Finishing SchoolAnque GamingBionicSoupCaptain SolForgeMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/happy-feet License code: WZF7NBR5ICF4TXX7

    43 min
  • 12 Episodes

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SolBind: a SolForge Fusion podcast is a 1-on-1 deep-dive into the relationships that different people around the world have with the hybrid card game SolForge Fusion. What Binds you two together? How did the two of you first meet? How have you two defined your relationship; are you monogamous or have you both agreed to see other games on the side? Are you two SolMates still in your honeymoon period or have there been any bumps along the way that have ‘transformed’ your relationship with each other? And what are your hopes and dreams for your future together? We aim to have each of our guests answer these questions and more on SolBind: a SolForge Fusion podcast.

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