Limited Level-Ups is a Magic: The Gathering podcast that aims to get you better at limited Magic. Tune in each week as Alex (Chord_O_Calls) delivers a deep dive level-up on a specific topic related to drafting and sealed
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There are a lot of fans out there, but how did they, and more importantly, how can you, turn your passion into something creative? Join us each week as we meet fans who have moved from being consumers to creators. If your interests spring from speculative fiction and related fandoms, join us; whether you’re a model builder, cosplayer, artist, writer, fan-publisher, or club organizer, you’ll find something of interest with The Halfling and the Spaceman!
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Foundations Rare/Mythic Set Review!
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Alex (Chord_O_Calls) and former pro player Marc Anderson review all the rares and Mythics in Foundations! Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Limited Level-Ups Podcast:https://limitedlevelups.libsyn.com/ Alex's Coaching Email: chordocoach@gmail.com UntappedGG Affiliate…
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Foundations Common/Uncommon Set Review!
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Alex (Chord_O_Calls) and former pro player Marc Anderson review all the commons and uncommons in Foundations! Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Limited Level-Ups Podcast:https://limitedlevelups.libsyn.com/ Alex's Coaching Email: chordocoach@gmail.com UntappedGG Affil…
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We had AZ Rozillis with us. She’s a literal rocket scientist, and fantasy/sci author, whose first novel is now out. References and Links: https://www.spacewizardsciencefantasy.com/author/a.z.-rozkillis Music in this episode: Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/license…
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Limited Level-Ups #190: Magiccon Vegas Tournament Report with Andrea Mengucci!
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Andrea Mengucci joins me as we talk about our experiences playing in this past weekend's Magiccon Vegas 100K sealed tournament! Limited Level-Ups Patreon: / limitedlevelups Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Limited Level-Ups Podcast:https://limitedlevelups.libsyn.com/ Alex's Coaching Email: chordocoach@gmail.com UntappedGG Affiliate…
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Alex Kingsley, Author, Game Designer, and Stand-Up Comic
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We got to have Alex Kingsley with us! Alex is a writer, comedian, and game designer. They are also a co-founder of Strong Branch Productions. Fun conversation! References and Links: https:/alexjkingsley.org https://alexyquest.itch.io/ https://strongbranchproductions.com https://www.spacewizardsciencefantasy.com/book/empress-of-dust Music in this ep…
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We had a great time talking with Sci/Fi Fantasy author and woodworker, Ben Meeks. The Keeper Chronicles is his first series. It’s an urban fantasy series about a were otter! References and Links: https://www.chiselandquill.com/ --- Music in this episode: Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https…
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Limited Level-Ups #189: A Deep Dive on Control In Duskmourn!
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Limited Level-Ups #188: Duskmourn Grab Bag! Format Update, Rares, And Sealed
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Bob McGough, Author and Game Designer
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We were excited to talk with Bob McGough. Bob is an author, podcaster, and indie tabletop game. He is best known as the author of his ‘Rural’ Urban Fantasy series, the Jubal County Saga. He’s also, in his own words…a hot mess! This was a lot of fun References and Links: https://talesbybob.com/ https://beardedbardinkworks.com/…
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Limited Level-Ups #187: Duskmourn Week 2 Format Update!
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Marc's Twitter: https://x.com/NEO_MTG Blue/Green thread: https://x.com/NEO_MTG/status/1841556910840881305 Alex's 17lands tierlist: https://www.17lands.com/tier_list/856d115e97b443ce955dcc85ece3dcf5 Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Limited Level-Ups Podcast:https://l…
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We had a chat with Priya Sridhar, a fantasy/science fiction author who’s written several books and short stories, including her Powered series. Among other topics, she talks about how her cultural heritage as an Indian-American has worked its way into her writing References and Links: https://www.priyajsridhar.com/ https://bsky.app/profile/priyajsr…
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Limited Level-Ups 186: Duskmourn State of the Format Address!
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After a week of drafts, we dive into the best cards, decks, and strats in Duskmourn draft! Alex's 17lands tierlist: https://www.17lands.com/tier_list/856d115e97b443ce955dcc85ece3dcf5 Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Limited Level-Ups Podcast:https://limitedlevelups.…
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Alex (Chord_O_Calls) and Former Pro Marc Anderson review all the rares and mythics in Duskmourn ! Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Limited Level-Ups Podcast:https://limitedlevelups.libsyn.com/ Alex's Coaching Email: chordocoach@gmail.com…
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Duskmourn Common/Uncommon Set Review!
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Alex (Chord_O_Calls) and Former Pro Marc Anderson review all the commons and uncommons in Duskmourn ! Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Limited Level-Ups Podcast:https://limitedlevelups.libsyn.com/ Alex's Coaching Email: chordocoach@gmail.com…
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Lisa Hodorovych, Author and Publishing Consultant
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We had a great time talking with author Lisa Hodorovych. She mainly writes suspense/thriller type stories with romance and comedy mixed in. She also has her own small publication production company, Quoth the Writer. --- Music in this episode: Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creative…
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Limited Level-Ups #185: A Deep Dive on Mulligans!
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Your one stop shop for getting better at mulligans in limited! Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Limited Level-Ups Podcast:https://limitedlevelups.libsyn.com/ Alex's Coaching Email: chordocoach@gmail.com UntappedGG Affiliate Link (download today! It helps the channel…
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Nikole McDonald-Jones, Artists and Author
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Today we talk with Nikole McDonald-Jones. Spooni, as the art world knows her, is ½ Rocket Scientist, ½ Graphic Designer & ½ Illustrator. We had to find out what that’s all about! References and Links: https://studionini.carrd.co/ --- Music in this episode: Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. htt…
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We were excited to talk with author J. Alexander Cohen. He is a novelist, and writer of cozy and cozy-adjacent gay fantasy novels. His latest book Talio’s Codex is out now, published by Space Wizard Science Fantasy. References and Links: https://www.jalexandercohen.com/ https://www.spacewizardsciencefantasy.com/book/talio's-codex --- Music in this …
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Limited Level-Ups 184: The Secrets of Drafting Blue/Red in Bloomburrow!
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It was great fun getting to talk with one of the guests of honor at ConGregate…Sherrilyn Keyon! She’s a NY bestselling, probably best known for her Dark Hunter series universe. Check it out, and later you can check out the YouTube video! --- Music in this episode: Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 lice…
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Limited Level-Ups 183: Reading Information and Predicting your Opponents' Plays, With Neal Oliver!
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Roosevelt Pitt, Comics Publisher and Writer
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Today we meet Roosevelt Pitt of Amara Entertainment. Amara Entertainment produces and distributes ethic superhero comics to fill the void left by a lack of positive African American heroes in the mainstream marketplace. He's also written children's books, graphic novels, and movie scripts. References and Links: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/pu…
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Limited Level-Ups 182: Bloomburrow Gameplay Level-Up!
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Gameplay is tough! In this episode, we talk some ways you might be fumbling games of Bloomburrow, as well as tips and tricks for playing certain cards. Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Limited Level-Ups Podcast:https://limitedlevelups.libsyn.com/ Alex's Coaching Ema…
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Today we're talking with Yamil Camacho. He is the co-lead for the Gongfarmer's Almanac, a community fanzine for all things related to Goodman Games Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG and a contributing editor for Orthane Productions. References and Links: https://joseyamil.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jyamilwrites/ --- Music in this episode: Fluidscape b…
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Limited Level-Ups 181: Bloomburrow Card Evaluation Deep Dive!
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There's a bunch of underrated cards in Bloomburrow, come check them out! Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Limited Level-Ups Podcast:https://limitedlevelups.libsyn.com/ Alex's Coaching Email: chordocoach@gmail.com UntappedGG Affiliate Link (download today! It helps t…
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Fun conversation with Bill Blume. His latest book West of the Apocalypse is available from Time Killer Publishers. He’s written other sci/fi and fantasy books and short stories including one titled The Big Sneeze, which is a comic police procedural with dragons. References and Links: https://www.billblume.net/ https://www.instagram.com/billblume/ h…
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Limited Level-Ups 180: Bloomburrow State of the Format Address!
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After a week of drafts, we dive into the best cards, decks, and strats in Bloomburrow draft! Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Limited Level-Ups Podcast:https://limitedlevelups.libsyn.com/ Alex's Coaching Email: chordocoach@gmail.com…
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Wendy S. Delmater, Author and Editor of Abyss and Apex Magazine
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Meet Wendy S. Delmater the editor of the acclaimed science fiction magazine "Abyss and Apex." She's a professional editor of science fiction and fantasy novels and short stores, she's also authored her own short fiction and poetry as well as non-fiction works such as "Confessions of a Female Safety Engineer". References and Links: https://wendysdel…
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Bloomburrow Rare/Mythic Set Review!
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Alex (Chord_O_Calls) and Former Pro Marc Anderson review all the Rares and Mythics in Bloomburrow! Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Limited Level-Ups Podcast:https://limitedlevelups.libsyn.com/ Alex's Coaching Email: chordocoach@gmail.com…
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Bloomburrow Common/Uncommon Set Review!
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Lydia and David Sherrer, Author / Game Designer Chenoweth Press / Games.
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Meet David and Lydia Sherrer! David Sherrer is Marketing Director and Lead Game Designer of Chenoweth Press. Chenoweth Press LLC is an independent publisher of books and games written by Lydia and David Sherrer. Its products include award-winning and best-selling novels as well as popular indie game Cat Magic: Lydia is the Award-winning and USA Tod…
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Limited Level-Ups #179: A Deep Dive on Signals and Pivoting!
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A level-up episode about draft navigation! On this one we talk about some navigation traps to avoid and ways to be thinking about pivoting in draft Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Limited Level-Ups Podcast:https://limitedlevelups.libsyn.com/ Alex's Coaching Email: …
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Meet Rob Howell, best-selling creator of the Shijuren fantasy setting and an author in the Four Horsemen Universe. He writes primarily high fantasy, space opera, military science fiction, and alternate history, usually with mystery mixed into it all. References and Links: https://robhowell.org/blog/ https://firehallsagas.com/tiki-index.php https://…
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Meet author Chris Clouser. He's written sixteen books and one play, all covering fantasy, science-fiction, mystery, and sports history while contributing to several compilations, along with multiple articles in national publications! How did he get from writing about sports to writing fantasy, sci-fi, and mysteries? References and Links: https://cl…
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Limited Level-Ups #178: Diving Deep on MH3 with PT Top Competitor Jason Ye!
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Meet Terreal Brown of Weavers Circle. Straight from their website "Imagine a world where everyone feels like they belong because communities encourage social connection by playing with stories." What an awesome concept! References and Links: https://www.weaverscircle.com/ --- Music in this episode: Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Cr…
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Limited Level-Ups #177: Top 5 Tips for Winning The Arena Direct! (MH3 Sealed)
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Meet Jo author Jo Boone! She’s written a series of space opera books called The Combined Service series, which is currently a trilogy. She’s also written short fiction which appears in Weird Tales References and Links: https://joboone.com/ https://www.facebook.com/JoBooneAuthor https://jobooneauthor.substack.com/?utm_source=discover_search --- Musi…
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Limited Level-Ups #176: Modern Horizons 3 Card Evaluation/Archetype Deep Dive!
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Context is everything in this synergy driven draft format! Join me as we talk about the good, the bad, and the cards you can make work with just a bit of love. Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Limited Level-Ups Podcast:https://limitedlevelups.libsyn.com/ Alex's Coac…
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Limited Level-Ups 175: Modern Horizons 3 State of the Format Address!
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After a week of drafts, we dive into the best cards, decks, and strats in Modern Horizons 3! Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Limited Level-Ups Podcast:https://limitedlevelups.libsyn.com/ Alex's Coaching Email: chordocoach@gmail.com…
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Cheralyn Lambeth, Actor, Autor, Comic, and Designer
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We had a great conversation with Cheralyn Lambeth! She’s a freelance professional in multiple aspects of the entertainment industries, including film, television, prop making, writing, and theater. She does it all! References and Links: https://www.cheralynlambeth.com/ https://www.facebook.com/cheralyn.lambeth/ https://www.instagram.com/cherlambeth…
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Today we're talking with author Brian Biswas. Brian writes in the "magical realism" stye, and has written over 60 short stories. In addition, he has one published novel, The Astronomer, as well as a second, soon to be published novel, Floating on Air. He is listed in the International Writer's and Author's Who's Who, Marquis Who's Who, and the Inte…
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Modern Horizons 3 : Rares, Mythics, and Bonus Sheet Cards Set Review!
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Alex (Chord_O_Calls) and Former Pro Marc Anderson review all the rares, mythics, and bonus sheet cards in Modern Horizons 3 Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Limited Level-Ups Podcast:https://limitedlevelups.libsyn.com/ Alex's Coaching Email: chordocoach@gmail.com…
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Modern Horizons 3: Common/Uncommon Set Review!
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Alex (Chord_O_Calls) and Former Pro Marc Anderson review all the commons and uncommons in MH3 ! Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Limited Level-Ups Podcast:https://limitedlevelups.libsyn.com/ Alex's Coaching Email: chordocoach@gmail.com…
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Richard Dansky, Author and Narrative Game Designer
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Richard Dansky has been instrumental in both the video game and tabletop RPG industries and has published eight novels as well as short story collections. Known for his work on Wraith: The Oblivion second edition as well as his most recent short story collection Meeting in the Devil's House. References and Links: https://richarddansky.com/ --- Musi…
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Grady Hendrix, Author (recorded live at Atomacon!)
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This week we have the pleasure of presenting a live recording of our interview with horror author, Grady Hendrix which we recorded on May 4th, 2024 at Atomacon in North Charleston, South Carolina (USA). Grady is the author of books such as The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires, The Final Girl Support Group , and How to Sell a Haunted H…
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Limited Level-Ups 174: Format Update! Thunder Junction State of the Format Address Part 2
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A check in on Thunder Junction near it's tail end! Join me as I cover how the format has evolved and the best places to be right now. Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Limited Level-Ups Podcast:https://limitedlevelups.libsyn.com/ Alex's Coaching Email: chordocoach@gm…
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Limited Level-Ups 173: Ikoria Format Breakdown
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RavenCon 2024 Cosplayer Interviews - Smash B Cosplay, JennaSidle Cosplay, and Morning Dove Cosplay
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Smash B Cosplay https://www.instagram.com/smashbcosplay/ ---- JennaSidle Cosplay facebook.com/CreatingChaosNC --- Morning Dove Cosplay https://www.instagram.com/mourningdovecosplay/
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Limited Level-Ups 172: Outlaws of Thunder Junction Gameplay Level-Up!
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Gameplay is tough! In this episode, we talk about the 2 "puzzles" that you need to solve for be good at gameplay in this format + talk about some quirks of individual cards Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Limited Level-Ups Podcast:https://limitedlevelups.libsyn.com…
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