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!

Subscribe Listen in podnod RSS feed Show website

152 episodes
Updated July 27

Episodes152

Newest first

Oct 17, 2022 · 1 hr 2 min
Episode 50: Mission Briefing - ITS 14 Preview - Part 2
In this episode, Andrew, Devin, and Ian continue their first look at ITS Season 14 - Thunderclap. In part two, they review the new Direct Action lineup, as well as Cryogenics. They wrap up their impressions of the season, and how they think that this will line up with their expectations coming from Season 13. 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 3, 2022 · 1 hr 16 min
Episode 49: Mission Briefing - ITS 14 Preview - Part 1
In this episode, Andrew, Azoka, and Devin give their first impressions on ITS Season 14 - Thunderclap. In the first of this two-part episode, they review the season and mission rules as well as touching on the unit changelog at the start of the season. They explore mission extras, the emphasis on additional activations and mobility, as well as what units may be more (or less) attractive in this 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 20, 2022 · 1 hr 13 min
Episode 48: Mission Briefing - ITS 13 Review
In this episode, the whole cast is back again, with Andrew, Azoka, Devin, and Ian reminiscing on ITS Season 13 - Frozen Roads. They discuss their thoughts looking at the season in hindsight, as a new season will be coming soon, their experiences with the games, goals they've had, and how their initial impressions line up with their played experience. They also look forward to the next season, going over their predictions and hopes for Season 14 - Thunderclap. 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 6, 2022 · 1 hr 37 min
Episode 47: Tournament Debrief - Colorado Krug 2022
In this episode we have the whole cast, Andrew, Azoka, Devin, and Ian talk about their experiences at the Colorado Krug. They discuss their preparation (or lack thereof) for the event, the venue, the games, the payers, as well as the after-hours activities beyond 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 22, 2022 · 55 min
Episode 46: Tournament Debrief - Rose City Raid 2022
In this episode, Andrew, Azoka, and Ian interview Reuben 'Polynikes' on his recent victory at Rose City Raid. They discuss Polynikes' background in Infinity, his introduction to competitive and event play, as well as his preparation for Rose City Raid. Additionally, they discuss the performance of generic/vanilla Combined Army as well as changes to the Avatar. 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 9, 2022 · 1 hr 2 min
Episode 45: Faction Takedown - Ramah Task Force
In this episode, Andrew, Devin, and Ian discuss Ramah Task Force and their versatile roster of super soldiers. What are their strengths? What are their weaknesses? What are you likely to encounter when seeing them across the table? Take a listen, and if you have more tips for combating Ramah, let us know! 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 25, 2022 · 1 hr 5 min
Episode 44: Community Focus - Tournament Etiquette
In this episode, Andrew, Azoka, Ian, and special guest Mark Rybus (organizer of the Krug) sit down to discuss tournament etiquette. What is tournament etiquette? What sorts of behaviors are expected in a competitive event and how can you be prepared? What sorts of topics should you consider discussing with your tournament organizer? 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 13, 2022 · 1 hr 4 min
Episode 43: Faction Takedown - Neoterran Capitaline Army
In this episode, Andrew, Azoka, and Devin review the Neoterran Capitaline Army (NCA) from PanOceania and how to deal with their often overwhelming firepower. What units should you look out for? What tricks can they bring to the table? More importantly, how can you circumvent those strengths, and what weaknesses do they have to exploit? 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 27, 2022 · 1 hr 13 min
Episode 42: Rules Review - Fireteam Changes
In this episode, Andrew, Devin, and Ian discuss the Fireteam changes in the Infinity Rules Annex, and their observations on how they affect the game. They provide their thoughts on the complexity that these add to the game, how they interact with the N4 ruleset, and how their initial expectations aligned (or didn't align) with their experiences. 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 14, 2022 · 52 min
Episode 41: Tournament Debrief - Salt Lake Showdown
In this episode, Andrew, Chris, Ian, and special guest, Tim 'Chainsaw' Adair, to discuss his victory at Salt Lake Showdown 2022. They go over expectations for the event, and what went into preparations, and the mindset Tim steps into the event with. Tim talks about some highlights throughout the matches, as well as goes over how people may approach different factions and how they may mesh with a player's playstyle better than others. 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)
May 31, 2022 · 1 hr 17 min
Episode 40: Tournament Debrief - SLS 2022 Recap
In this episode, Andrew, Chris, Devin, Ian, and (returning as a guest) Nathan, all discuss their experiences at Salt Lake Showdown 2022. They discuss their placements in the event, how they fared compared to their goals, what trends they noticed during their games, as well as what their take-aways were for their next 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)
May 16, 2022 · 1 hr 11 min
Episode 39: Tournament Debrief - SLS 2022 Prep
In this episode, Andrew, Chris, Devin, and Ian, go over their tournament preparations for Salt Lake Showdown 2022 (or SLS). They discuss how to practice with purpose, when they stop iterating on their list and start focusing more on execution, as well as what their goals are for 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)
May 3, 2022 · 59 min
Episode 38: Faction Takedown - Onyx Contact Force
In this episode, Chris, Devin, and Ian, review the Onyx Contact Force, discussing their strengths, weaknesses, and common tactics they can employ. Additionally, they review some tricks that are likely to appear, and how these can be handled when seeing them across the table. Prepare to fight back against the Evolved Intelligence! 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 18, 2022 · 47 min
Episode 37: Fundamentals - Handling Burnout
In this episode, Andrew, Devin, Ian, Nate, along with a special guest, discuss the feeling of burnout in Infinity. They talk about some of the reasons that might cause someone to burn out, some of the ways that one can mitigate it, as well as some signs it might be time to walk away. 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 4, 2022 · 56 min
Episode 36: Fundamentals - Dealing With Defeat
In this episode, Andrew, Ian and Nate discuss dealing with defeat in Infinity. They talk about turning lost games into learning experiences, keeping calm under pressure, as well as how to break down and analyze the game. They also revisit the concept of ego, and emphasize the importance of being able to separate process from results. 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 21, 2022 · 1 hr 1 min
Episode 35: Faction Takedown - Kosmoflot
In this episode, Andrew, Devin and Ian discuss Kosmoflot in their new Faction Takedown series. They review the relative strengths and weaknesses of the faction, things you are likely to encounter and should be aware of, as well as how you can leverage that knowledge. They also touch on some less common builds that Kosmoflot can put on the table, and other avenues of attack to keep in mind. 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 7, 2022 · 1 hr 6 min
Episode 34: Tournament Debrief - Rustbelt Ruckus
In this episode, Andrew, Nathan and special guest, James Chauvaux, talk about his recent victory at Rustbelt Ruckus. They discuss some of the details of the event, the mission lineup, as well as some insight on the meta surrounding the event. Additionally, he provides insights on improving play through getting the opponent's perspective as well as imposing limitations on play/list-building. James' Steel Phalanx: List 1 - https://bit.ly/3vrzTIB List 2 - https://bit.ly/3HzQb4t 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 21, 2022 · 1 hr
Episode 33: Tournament Debrief - January in Colorado
In this episode, Andrew, Devin, and Ian discuss a local tournament that Ian won, including the choices that went into his list, what goals he had for the selected units, as well as the opponents that he faced. They also talk about the missions played and how his list was positioned to accomplish them and what it was like to achieve a first place victory among some of the best players in his local meta. Ian's Kosmoflot List: https://bit.ly/3JtV94o 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 7, 2022 · 54 min
Episode 32: MetaTalk - Group 2 Core Teams
In this Episode, Andrew, Devin, Nathan, Ian, AND special guest Mike Gatzke discuss a relatively unconventional list-building tactic -- running a 5-member Core team in their own Combat Group. They talk about how this structure can be utilized, what ways players might benefit from doing so, as well as how it could take opponents by surprise. Is this a tactic that you have tried? If so, how has it worked for you, and if not, are you inclined to try it? Let us know, we'd love to hear from you! 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 24, 2022 · 57 min
Episode 31: Community Focus - Toxic Players
In this episode, Andrew, Devin, and Ian discuss local gaming culture, and dealing with toxic players in a community. They talk about how one might approach problem players, types of behavior to monitor for, as well as how to foster a healthy community. How often do you see this as an issue in your local gaming group(s)? What methods have you seen work well in dealing with these sorts of situations? 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)