MetaChemistry

Devin B, and Ian S

At MetaChemistry, we discuss the competitive meta for Infinity the Game, a sci-fi miniatures game created by Corvus Belli. Our main goal is to build and expand the Infinity Community and help give new perspectives on how players view and think about the meta. As such, our episodes and Discord community are free and open to everyone!

We post podcast episodes twice a month, and if you do want to be more hands-on, consider supporting us on Patreon, and you can gain access to content polls, as well as early access to episodes!

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152 episodes
Updated July 27

Episodes152

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Mar 3, 2025 · 53 min
Episode 110: Skill Analysis - SpeedBall
In this episode, Devin and Ian review their experiences and uses of Speedballs, one of the new mechanics in N5. They discuss the various powerup options, ways to use them, and some ways they hope that they'll change. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)
Feb 18, 2025 · 1 hr 18 min
Episode 109: Winner's Circle - Attack on Atlanta 2025
In this episode, Devin and Ian speak with a new special guest, Jake (Lobo), to talk about his experiences at Attack on Atlanta, where he won the event with Hassassin Bahram. Lobo talks about his playstyle, tips for success, and observations as we continue early explorations in N5. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)
Feb 3, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
Episode 108: Winner's Circle - Sin City Smackdown 2025
In this episode, Devin and Ian are joined by special guest, Rob Paul (CobraPrime), to talk about one of the first Satellite events of the N5, the Sin City Smackdown in Las Vegas. Rob won the day, and is here to talk about his experience in this all ResOps event, and some of his takeaways from the new edition. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)
Jan 23, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min
Episode 107: Skill Analysis - Climbing Plus and Super-Jump
In this episode, Devin, and Ian are diving into the Special Skills Climbing Plus, and Super-Jump. They discuss the changes in N5, how they can be used, and some things to keep in mind when using these maneuverability skills. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)
Jan 6, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
Episode 106: MetaTalk - Our First Games of N5
In this episode, Devin, Ian, and Azoka are reviewing some of the changes to N5 after their first several games. They look at rules they misread, units they thought would over/underperform, and discuss a few things they hope will change. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)
Dec 19, 2024 · 1 hr 33 min
Episode 105: Rules Review - N5 First Impressions
In this episode, Azoka, Devin, and Ian take their first look at the N5 rules! They discuss their first game, general thoughts on the ruleset, some of their favorite changes, as well as some things they're not too keen on just yet. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)
Dec 9, 2024 · 1 hr 12 min
Episode 104: MetaTalk - Enjoying Infinity While we Wait
In this episode, Devin and Ian share how they're spending their time as we all collectively wait for the release of Infinity N5. They talk about hobbying, books, other games they've been playing, as well some plans they have to kick off the new edition. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)
Nov 11, 2024 · 1 hr
Episode 103: MetaTalk - Farewell to N4
In this episode, Devin, Azoka, and Ian bid farewell to Infinity N4, talking about some of the things that they will miss, some of the things that they are looking forward to changing, as well as some things they hope to see in the next edition of the game. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)
Oct 28, 2024 · 1 hr 9 min
Episode 102: Rules Review - Sandtrap and Fireteams
In this episode, Devin, Azoka, and Ian review the information from OnTabletop's Sandtrap week. They review the profiles shown for PanO's Kestrel Colonial Force and JSA's Shindenbutai, special rules that have been shown, as well as the changes to Fireteams. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)
Oct 14, 2024 · 1 hr 8 min
Episode 101: Rules Review - N5 Rules, So Far
In this episode, Devin and Ian are taking a look at some of the latest N5 updates from Corvus Belli. They review the changes to Generic (or vanilla) army lists, talk about what Sectorials they think will be updated next for each faction, as well as some of the spoiled changes from the Operation Sandtrap profiles. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)
Sep 30, 2024 · 1 hr 36 min
Episode 100: MetaTalk - A MetaChemistry Reunion!
In this episode, Devin, Azoka, and Ian are rejoined by our former co-hosts, Andrew and Nathan! They discuss what everyone has been up to, the excitement of the new edition, as well as their hopes for the show. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)
Sep 16, 2024 · 1 hr 22 min
Episode 99: Tournament Debrief - The Krug 2024
In this episode, Devin and Azoka review their games at the Colorado Krug, the kick-off event for Infinity Global Week. They discuss the event, share some excitement about the upcoming edition of Infinity, and Azoka briefly shares his experience at Nova Open. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)
Aug 27, 2024 · 56 min
Episode 98: MetaTalk - N5 Bostria Interview
In this episode, Devin and Ian are joined by special guest, Carlos "Bostria" from Corvus Belli! They discuss the general state of CB, some of their goals with the latest edition of Infinity N5, as well as touch on some changes that will be coming soon. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)
Aug 20, 2024 · 1 hr 9 min
Episode 97: Tournament Debrief - Krug 2024 Prep
In this episode, Devin, Ian, and Azoka are discussing their preparations (or lack thereof) for 2024's Colorado Krug! They provide their thoughts on the missions, the factions they intent to play, as well as some predictions on how they feel they will (or hope they will) place in the event. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠⁠⁠) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠⁠⁠)
Aug 12, 2024 · 1 hr
Episode 96: MetaTalk - GenCon 2024 Reveals
In this episode, Devin and Ian discuss the GenCon 2024 seminar by Corvus Belli, touching on the newly announced models, the animated series, Paradise Lost, and of course, the announcement of N5, the fifth edition of Infinity! While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠⁠) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠⁠)
Jul 29, 2024 · 1 hr 8 min
Episode 95: Fundamentals - Skirmishers in Infinity
In this episode, Devin and Ian discuss Skirmishers in Infinity. They look into their strengths and uses, as well as some ways to combat them in your games across the table from them. After talking about Camouflaged to Impersonating Skirmishers, they finish with some examples of their favorites. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠)
Jul 15, 2024 · 1 hr
Episode 94: Tournament Debrief - SLS 2024 Winner Interview
In this episode, Devin and Ian are joined by special guest Steve Butt (perhaps better known at King Butt) to talk about his recent 1st place victory at Salt Lake Showdown 7! They talk with Steve about his introduction to Infinity, how he prepares for tournaments, as well as how his games went at this year's SLS. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠)
Jul 1, 2024 · 1 hr 32 min
Episode 93: Tournament Debrief - SLS2024 Recap
In this episode, Azoka, Devin, and Ian review their recent attendance at Salt Lake Showdown 7, and talk about their games. They review the highlights, questionable decisions, list choices, and more in this tournament debrief from SLS 2024. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity. (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon. (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)
Jun 17, 2024 · 58 min
Episode 92: MetaTalk - Enjoying an Old Faction
In this episode, Devin, Ian, and Trevor talk about their thoughts on how to drum up interest in a faction that might otherwise feel like it's less compelling than it used to be. They discuss ways to challenge yourself in both tactics and list building, as well as some other ways to rekindle what made the faction fascinating in the first place. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity. (⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠⁠⁠) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon. (⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠⁠⁠)
Jun 3, 2024 · 1 hr 1 min
Episode 91: Tournament Debrief - SLS 2024 Prep
In this episode, Devin, Ian, and Trevor take some time to discuss this year's Salt Lake Showdown! They go over their thoughts on the mission lineup, preparations and games they've played, as well as how confident they feel about their chances at this Satellite event. While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity. (⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP⁠⁠⁠) And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon. (⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry⁠⁠⁠)