Juha Saarnilampi 🔮 Whisper of the Oracle
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The Oracle from YT's Whisper of the Oracle. FaB dad. PT, Calling, BH and 4x Nationals top-8. Team PCG Invasion.
SUP unfortunately gave us the longest season with the most events* while being the least impactful set in recent history and basically not featuring competitive draft. Can't wait for keynote news, though 🤞
(* Event numbers have generally grown and PQs had extra weeks, haven't actually checked)
(* Event numbers have generally grown and PQs had extra weeks, haven't actually checked)
November 11, 2025 at 6:56 PM
SUP unfortunately gave us the longest season with the most events* while being the least impactful set in recent history and basically not featuring competitive draft. Can't wait for keynote news, though 🤞
(* Event numbers have generally grown and PQs had extra weeks, haven't actually checked)
(* Event numbers have generally grown and PQs had extra weeks, haven't actually checked)
Kayo's perceived meta position curve will be a very steep up and down with 11% day2 conversion 😬
September 27, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Kayo's perceived meta position curve will be a very steep up and down with 11% day2 conversion 😬
Lyath has no signature weapon? 😮
Fine, I'll design it myself
Fine, I'll design it myself
September 23, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Lyath has no signature weapon? 😮
Fine, I'll design it myself
Fine, I'll design it myself
The Reviled cards are calling me. Am I a liar, cheater and a horrible person? 😬
What worries me a bit about this set is that it's the opposite of forcing players to interact with Intimidate, Confidence and quite minimal on-hits
What worries me a bit about this set is that it's the opposite of forcing players to interact with Intimidate, Confidence and quite minimal on-hits
September 8, 2025 at 6:48 PM
The Reviled cards are calling me. Am I a liar, cheater and a horrible person? 😬
What worries me a bit about this set is that it's the opposite of forcing players to interact with Intimidate, Confidence and quite minimal on-hits
What worries me a bit about this set is that it's the opposite of forcing players to interact with Intimidate, Confidence and quite minimal on-hits
23 players finished 9-3+ at Calling Copenhagen 🏆
Within these 23 there were 15 different decks and the most represented was Slippy with 3 copies 😮
If we went back through all the tier 3-4s, I'm not sure we'd find a more balanced spread ⚖️
I'm taking suggestions on making this image even uglier
Within these 23 there were 15 different decks and the most represented was Slippy with 3 copies 😮
If we went back through all the tier 3-4s, I'm not sure we'd find a more balanced spread ⚖️
I'm taking suggestions on making this image even uglier
August 25, 2025 at 8:38 AM
23 players finished 9-3+ at Calling Copenhagen 🏆
Within these 23 there were 15 different decks and the most represented was Slippy with 3 copies 😮
If we went back through all the tier 3-4s, I'm not sure we'd find a more balanced spread ⚖️
I'm taking suggestions on making this image even uglier
Within these 23 there were 15 different decks and the most represented was Slippy with 3 copies 😮
If we went back through all the tier 3-4s, I'm not sure we'd find a more balanced spread ⚖️
I'm taking suggestions on making this image even uglier
Finished Copenhagen at 9-3, 21st. Real happy, although could improve my play a lot in the lost games
Now it's time for speculation season! Here's my first take on Super Slam themes & mechanics as a heatmap. This 2-class, 2-talent, Rosetta style draft format shape is my favorite
Now it's time for speculation season! Here's my first take on Super Slam themes & mechanics as a heatmap. This 2-class, 2-talent, Rosetta style draft format shape is my favorite
August 25, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Finished Copenhagen at 9-3, 21st. Real happy, although could improve my play a lot in the lost games
Now it's time for speculation season! Here's my first take on Super Slam themes & mechanics as a heatmap. This 2-class, 2-talent, Rosetta style draft format shape is my favorite
Now it's time for speculation season! Here's my first take on Super Slam themes & mechanics as a heatmap. This 2-class, 2-talent, Rosetta style draft format shape is my favorite
5-2 going into day2 on Mario at Calling Copenhagen. I lost to DIO and Slippy and beat two Gravys so it's an upside down world 🤷 now trying to sleep 12 hours straight, wish me luck
August 23, 2025 at 5:27 PM
5-2 going into day2 on Mario at Calling Copenhagen. I lost to DIO and Slippy and beat two Gravys so it's an upside down world 🤷 now trying to sleep 12 hours straight, wish me luck
Flying to Calling Copenhagen today for a true in and out as I'm flying out tomorrow night. Wish me luck with the flight being on time 🤞 woke up 3:20 today but a family man getting a night to sleep alone at the hotel will be a total rejuvenation 😴
August 23, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Flying to Calling Copenhagen today for a true in and out as I'm flying out tomorrow night. Wish me luck with the flight being on time 🤞 woke up 3:20 today but a family man getting a night to sleep alone at the hotel will be a total rejuvenation 😴
Something I'm missing with this PQ discourse. All posts I see seem to assume they and their carpooling friends are all winning PQs and late season events can't even fire. If your region is anything like Finland, then you'll have 4 PQs of 16-32 people each and missing 1-3 winners is irrelevant
July 24, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Something I'm missing with this PQ discourse. All posts I see seem to assume they and their carpooling friends are all winning PQs and late season events can't even fire. If your region is anything like Finland, then you'll have 4 PQs of 16-32 people each and missing 1-3 winners is irrelevant
🇫🇷 stronk ngl
Bonjour x3
Well... That happened.
The commitment and passion these 3 guys put into preparing for this event was impressive, and I'm glad they're rewarded!
Well... That happened.
The commitment and passion these 3 guys put into preparing for this event was impressive, and I'm glad they're rewarded!
July 19, 2025 at 10:34 AM
🇫🇷 stronk ngl
Super Slam has my brain poking me all the time to start breaking the new heroes. Although they're not my fav classes, the abilities ask you to start brewing. Lyath especially... I'm thinking
Small attacks with on-hits (Vipox?)
Pumps (Nimblism? More expensive ones?)
Prevention instead of blocking
Small attacks with on-hits (Vipox?)
Pumps (Nimblism? More expensive ones?)
Prevention instead of blocking
Get in the ring! 💥
Return to the Deathmatch Arena on September 26 for the nail-biting, gut-punching, death-defying show of a lifetime - SUPER SLAM!
Return to the Deathmatch Arena on September 26 for the nail-biting, gut-punching, death-defying show of a lifetime - SUPER SLAM!
July 11, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Super Slam has my brain poking me all the time to start breaking the new heroes. Although they're not my fav classes, the abilities ask you to start brewing. Lyath especially... I'm thinking
Small attacks with on-hits (Vipox?)
Pumps (Nimblism? More expensive ones?)
Prevention instead of blocking
Small attacks with on-hits (Vipox?)
Pumps (Nimblism? More expensive ones?)
Prevention instead of blocking
Well I won the WCQ with Kayo so that's pretty nice 😄 opened Courage of Bladehold
Missed Finnish Nationals top-8 for the first time, finished 13th. Doubled the attendance from before at 60 players. I really need to start playing faster even when sleep deprived 😩🥱 But there's always next year and the Finnish scene is growing 💪 Blitz WCQ next with a chance to show I'm not washed
July 6, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Well I won the WCQ with Kayo so that's pretty nice 😄 opened Courage of Bladehold
Missed Finnish Nationals top-8 for the first time, finished 13th. Doubled the attendance from before at 60 players. I really need to start playing faster even when sleep deprived 😩🥱 But there's always next year and the Finnish scene is growing 💪 Blitz WCQ next with a chance to show I'm not washed
July 6, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Missed Finnish Nationals top-8 for the first time, finished 13th. Doubled the attendance from before at 60 players. I really need to start playing faster even when sleep deprived 😩🥱 But there's always next year and the Finnish scene is growing 💪 Blitz WCQ next with a chance to show I'm not washed
0-for-7 that doesnt cost an action point? Color me intrigued
Being a red block card can really screw your ratios, though, and especially your Ponder draws so you're paying a real price
Being a red block card can really screw your ratios, though, and especially your Ponder draws so you're paying a real price
No one’s taking down my ship today! Return Fire!! #fabtcg
May 16, 2025 at 5:55 PM
0-for-7 that doesnt cost an action point? Color me intrigued
Being a red block card can really screw your ratios, though, and especially your Ponder draws so you're paying a real price
Being a red block card can really screw your ratios, though, and especially your Ponder draws so you're paying a real price
Ok so if there's no Necromancer weapon in the set (no space before the Compass or before Dead Threads), do you think we'll get a Pirate cutlass or pistol? Or will Gravy just go with bare hands for the better swimming & summoning feel?
May 16, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Ok so if there's no Necromancer weapon in the set (no space before the Compass or before Dead Threads), do you think we'll get a Pirate cutlass or pistol? Or will Gravy just go with bare hands for the better swimming & summoning feel?
This seems real strong 🤔 but I think it's a much needed consistency piece for Marlynn who I expect to play 25+ blues in order to utilize the 'CnC on a boat' and possibly the cannon. Enables arsenaling blue arrows off of Ponder, etc.
May 14, 2025 at 6:15 PM
This seems real strong 🤔 but I think it's a much needed consistency piece for Marlynn who I expect to play 25+ blues in order to utilize the 'CnC on a boat' and possibly the cannon. Enables arsenaling blue arrows off of Ponder, etc.
Playing FaB is just a sideshow for the incredible talent and effort on display by cosplayers
Truly can’t wait for you guys to see this spoiler. Can’t believe I pulled off making the whole thing in a week and a half with a full photo shoot. Straight up cosplay witchcraft. 😱 Now please excuse me while I go clean the house I destroyed and nap until my drop date. 😬 #fabtcg
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May 13, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Playing FaB is just a sideshow for the incredible talent and effort on display by cosplayers
This art, we don't know what it is yet, do we?
I bet each hero has a signature ship and they're all 4 for 7 Pirate attacks and all really strong, although maybe not as broken as Gravy's CnC boat
I bet each hero has a signature ship and they're all 4 for 7 Pirate attacks and all really strong, although maybe not as broken as Gravy's CnC boat
May 8, 2025 at 12:54 PM
This art, we don't know what it is yet, do we?
I bet each hero has a signature ship and they're all 4 for 7 Pirate attacks and all really strong, although maybe not as broken as Gravy's CnC boat
I bet each hero has a signature ship and they're all 4 for 7 Pirate attacks and all really strong, although maybe not as broken as Gravy's CnC boat
I love LSS and their openness 🤩
First LL system idea: what would go wrong with a point cap per season per hero? E.g., max 400 points per major set season. That would always ensure a hero gets at least 2.5 seasons or ~10-11 months minimum
First LL system idea: what would go wrong with a point cap per season per hero? E.g., max 400 points per major set season. That would always ensure a hero gets at least 2.5 seasons or ~10-11 months minimum
In this latest Dev Talk, James and Bryan sit down to talk through the recent Living Legend of Aurora and the Living Legend system. They also touch on the utility of cards over time and give insight into the goals of the studio.
youtu.be/WfsdUQo8nh0
youtu.be/WfsdUQo8nh0
May 6, 2025 at 1:01 AM
I love LSS and their openness 🤩
First LL system idea: what would go wrong with a point cap per season per hero? E.g., max 400 points per major set season. That would always ensure a hero gets at least 2.5 seasons or ~10-11 months minimum
First LL system idea: what would go wrong with a point cap per season per hero? E.g., max 400 points per major set season. That would always ensure a hero gets at least 2.5 seasons or ~10-11 months minimum
I like the LL system, but Aurora's ascent is a bit of an outlier. One factor is that the winter set season gets both RTNs and PQs, giving out ~3000 LL points in those alone without significant product releases in between. Should the spring seasons give fewer points?
April 28, 2025 at 7:01 PM
I like the LL system, but Aurora's ascent is a bit of an outlier. One factor is that the winter set season gets both RTNs and PQs, giving out ~3000 LL points in those alone without significant product releases in between. Should the spring seasons give fewer points?
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Ya’ll I only just realized it’s called Project Blue because of this circle am I dumb or???
April 28, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Loads of similarities between Dromai and Gravy Bones... But the play style is interesting. Can you be a control deck if all allies don't block? Can you realistically loot enough for it not to matter? Or do you just play a small amount of allies vs what Dromai played? How low can you go?
April 27, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Loads of similarities between Dromai and Gravy Bones... But the play style is interesting. Can you be a control deck if all allies don't block? Can you realistically loot enough for it not to matter? Or do you just play a small amount of allies vs what Dromai played? How low can you go?
There's so much going on with Polly's design. It's great top-down design as a parrot that starts on your shoulder and then ventures out. It perfectly fits what the hero tries to do. And it gives your opponent a flavorful super annoying quest to shoot it down before it draws another card. Love it!
April 10, 2025 at 7:41 PM
There's so much going on with Polly's design. It's great top-down design as a parrot that starts on your shoulder and then ventures out. It perfectly fits what the hero tries to do. And it gives your opponent a flavorful super annoying quest to shoot it down before it draws another card. Love it!
Big fan of multiple archetypes per hero! Hammerhead not loading an arrow is spicy... you have to crack a gold or draw a card another way to use Marlynn's hero ability or just arsenal the old-fashioned way. So the archetypes couldn't be much more different. Let's just hope both are viable!
April 10, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Big fan of multiple archetypes per hero! Hammerhead not loading an arrow is spicy... you have to crack a gold or draw a card another way to use Marlynn's hero ability or just arsenal the old-fashioned way. So the archetypes couldn't be much more different. Let's just hope both are viable!
April 10, 2025 at 7:58 AM