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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May 20, 2024 · 58 min
Episode 90: Faction Takedown - JSA
In this episode, Devin and Ian dive into a review of JSA, the Japanese Secessionist Army. They discuss some of the powerful units you're likely to face, strengths and weaknesses to be aware of, as well as some of the tools and tactics you can use to help improve your odds when playing against them. 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)
Apr 29, 2024 · 56 min
Episode 89: Second Look - Kunai Ninja
In this episode, Devin, Ian, and Trevor review the profiles for the Kunai Solutions Ninjas, available to several different factions and Sectorials. They discuss some ways to potentially utilize their skills, before going over how they might change the profile to make them more appealing to play, if they could. 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)
Apr 15, 2024 · 1 hr 4 min
Episode 88: Skill Analysis - Berserk!
In this episode, Devin, Ian, and Trevor discuss the Berserk Special Skill, reviewing the basic mechanics, how to utilize the skill and units that are more valuable candidates, as well as some methods that can help to mitigate this Face-to-Face sidestepping Skill. 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)
Apr 1, 2024 · 55 min
Episode 87: Fundamentals - Weapon Selection
In this episode, Devin, Ian, and Trevor take some time to discuss how they select weapons for their lists, including how they evaluate Active or Reactive tools, how they split between the two, and some guidelines that newer players can try to round out their lists. 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)
Mar 18, 2024 · 1 hr 25 min
Episode 86: Rules Review - Torchlight Brigade
In this episode, Devin, Ian, and Trevor give their first impressions of Torchlight week. They review the new profiles, discuss the Fireteam options, as well as give their thoughts on the general play they expect Torchlight Brigade might bring to the table. 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)
Mar 4, 2024 · 1 hr 12 min
Episode 85: Rules Review - Reinforcement Update Part 2
In this episode, Devin and Ian complete their initial review of Reinforcements profiles. They look at the remaining units added to their various factions and Sectorials, discuss how they might fit into lists, and give their thoughts on the updates and changes overall. 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 20, 2024 · 1 hr 4 min
Episode 84: Rules Review - Reinforcement Update Part 1
In this episode, Devin, Azoka and Ian take a look at the changes to Reinforcements. They review the adjustment to Commlink profiles, as well as the introduction of previosly exclusive units to their respective factions and Sectorials. They then provide their thoughts as to some uses for these new units, and how they may impact their factions. 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 5, 2024 · 59 min
Episode 83: MetaTalk - Faction Hopping
In this episode, Devin, and Ian sit down to talk about Faction Hopping. They discuss why many players move between factions, ways it can help and expand their play, as well as ways it can actually hold players back. They also go over some ways that can potentially help players stick to a faction, but are having difficulty doing so. 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 15, 2024 · 1 hr
Episode 82: Second Look - Jayth Cutthroats
In this episode, Devin, Azoka, and Ian take a look at the Jayth Cutthroats (and Sargosh), to see why they are considered poor units, brainstorm some ways that they can made useful, as well as discuss some ways they might redesign the profile to be more interesting and usable. 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 25, 2023 · 1 hr 3 min
Episode 81: MetaTalk - Infinity in 2023
In this episode, Devin, Azoka, and Ian review the last year in Infinity. They discuss some of the major releases and updates, favorite moments in the game, reminisce on events, and otherwise take a look how the last year has been for the game, the show, and their gaming and hobby endeavors. 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 11, 2023 · 1 hr 6 min
Episode 80: Skill Analysis - Peripherals
In this episode, Devin, Azoka, and Ian take a look at the Peripheral Special Skill. They discuss the basics of how to utilize Peripherals, how the various types differ from each other, as well as some of their weaknesses. They finish off by sharing some of their favorite Peripheral units, and ways they like to play them. 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 27, 2023 · 1 hr 2 min
Episode 79: Tournament Debrief - Warfaire Weekend
In this episode, Devin, Azoka, and Ian are joined by Shane "Locke" Everly, to talk about Warfaire Weekend. Taking first place, Shane talks about the missions played at this new Infinity event, as well as the lists he brought. They discuss some of his unit choices, gameplay decisions, and impression of new ITS 15 missions that were played. 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 13, 2023 · 1 hr
Episode 78: Skill Analysis - Hidden Deployment
In this episode, Devin, and Ian review the Hidden Deployment Special Skill and some of the ways it can be used to your advantage. From keeping powerful strikers safe, baiting opponents into dangerous situations, to cutting off previously-thought safe avenues of advance, Hidden Deployment is a versatile and powerful skill. They also talk about how to mitigate their effectiveness, and ways to fight back if you regularly see them across the table. 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 31, 2023 · 56 min
Episode 77: Outside Look - Acheron's Fall
In this episode, Devin, Ian, and special guest Randy, talk about the upcoming fleet-combat game, Acheron's Fall, set in the Infinity universe. They go over mechanics, style, and feel, as well as discuss some of their experiences playing the preliminary demo. They wrap up with some questions about the game's intended releases, as well as tentative features that Ramper Designs is hoping to implement. 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 16, 2023 · 52 min
Episode 76: Rules Review - Resilience Operations
In this episode, Devin and Ian give their first impressions on Resilience Operations, a new game mode for Infinity. They discuss how the missions are generated and deployed, their initial thoughts on how it might affect list-building, as well as some experiences from their first game using Resilience Operations. 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 2, 2023 · 55 min
Episode 75: Faction Takedown - Imperial Service
In this episode, Azoka, Devin, and Ian talk about the Imperial Service, and how to combat Yu Jing's secret police. They discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the sectorial, what tricks you can expect to face, as well as tactics and tools you can use to give you an advantage when facing them across the table. 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 18, 2023 · 1 hr 9 min
Episode 74: Rules Review - ITS 15 New Order
In this episode, Azoka, Devin, and Ian go over their first impressions of ITS 15, New Order. They mention some of the features and missions that have left ITS, what replaced them, as well their thoughts on the structure and direction of the new Season. 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 4, 2023 · 1 hr 5 min
Episode 73: Tournament Debrief - Krug23 Recap
In this episode, Azoka, Devin, and Ian discuss the Colorado Krug for 2023. They review some highlights from their games, some of the activities surrounding the event, experiences at the new venue, as well as their general thoughts on the change in structure for the Krug this year. 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 21, 2023 · 1 hr 7 min
Episode 72: Rules Review - Reinforcements
In this episode, Azoka, Devin, and Ian review the new Reinforcements play mode! After a game or two with the format, they discuss their first impressions, positives and negatives, and talk about what they are looking forward to. 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 8, 2023 · 1 hr 12 min
Episode 71: Tournament Debrief - Krug 2023
In this episode, Azoka, Devin, and Ian, talk with special guest Mark Rybus about the 2023 Colorado Krug. They discuss the new format of this year's event, the retro style and the choice of missions returning from previous seasons, as well as the venue and general tone of 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)