In this episode, the hosts discuss their experiences at the recent regional tournament in Portland, including GazerBeam's performance and the overall tournament format. They delve into the current meta, deck strategies, and community engagement, while also addressing issues like scalping and product availability. The conversation wraps up with predictions for upcoming events and the future of the game.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Regional Recap

03:05 GazerBeam's Experience at Portland

06:04 Tournament Structure and Player Experiences

08:55 Meta Analysis and Deck Performance

12:00 Day Two Insights and Promos

15:02 Innovative Decks and Future Prospects

17:59 Scalper Environment and Pricing Strategies

25:25 Allocation and Pricing Chaos

27:04 Community Response to Market Issues

28:21 The Scalper's Market

29:55 Excitement for Upcoming Releases

30:56 Deck Building and Streaming Plans

32:22 Innovative Deck Strategies

34:43 Discussion on Card Balance and Bans

39:19 Metagame Shifts and Upcoming Tournaments

43:27 Grimmsnarl's Rise in Popularity

46:53 Final Thoughts and Community Engagement

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