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MetaChemistry
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 commun...
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Episode 126: MetaTalk - Data Driven Event Prep
In this episode, Devin and Ian are joined by Cutter, talking about his data-driven approach to event preparation, some data science tools and techniqu...
Episode 125: Tournament Debrief - Our Time at the Krug
In this episode, Devin and Ian are joined by Tim "Chainsaw" and Azoka, discussing their respective experiences at the Corvus Belli Krug 2025. They rev...
Episode 124: Winner's Circle - Krug 2025
In this episode, Devin and Ian are joined by Derrek "Misderrektion" to talk about his victory at the Corvus Belli Krug 2025! They discuss his list cho...
Episode 123: MetaTalk - Bostria's State of the Game
In this episode, Devin and Ian are joined by the legendary Carlos "Bostria"! We're fielding listener-submitted questions, as well as discuss the state...
Episode 122: Across the Sphere - Death Song Novel
In this episode, Devin and Ian are joined by special guest, Gabriel Miller, the author of the latest novel set in the Infinity Universe, Death Song. T...
Episode 121: Tournament Debrief - Krug 2025 Prep
In this episode, Devin and Ian are talking about preparing for the Krug, as well as preparing for events when time and games are short! They go over t...
Episode 120: Mission Briefing - Supremacy
In this episode, Devin and Ian are reviewing the mission, Supremacy, in preparation for the Krug. They break down the scoring, useful types of trooper...
Episode 119: Mission Briefing - Firefight
In this episode, Devin and Ian return to give their thoughts on the ITS17 version of Firefight. They give an overview of the mission parameters and sp...
Episode 118: Mission Briefing - Provisioning
In this episode, Devin and Ian review a new mission that will feature in the Interpanetario and the Krug (as well as ITS 17) — Provisioning. They go o...
Episode 117: Mission Briefing - The Armory
In this episode, Devin and Ian discuss The Armory, as it appears in ITS 16 Part II. They walk through the parameters of the mission, go over unit arch...
Episode 116: Fundamentals - TAGs
In this episode, Devin and Ian are tackling the basics of TAGs (or, Tactical Armored Gear). They review the general characteristics of most TAGs, tact...
Episode 115: Faction Takedown - Shindenbutai
In this episode, Devin and Ian sit down to discuss some ways to tackle the JSA Sectorial, Shindenbutai. They review the major strengths to be wary of,...
Episode 114: Mission Briefing - B-Pong
In this episode, Devin, Azoka, and Ian discuss the ITS 16 (part II) mission, B-Pong. They go over types of units that are well suited, strategies for...
Episode 113: Rules Review - N5 1.1 Update
In this episode, Devin and Ian sit down to review the Infinity N5 Core Rules v1.1 update. They discuss the major rules changes and implications, givin...
BONUS: Breeze - A Cyberpunk Inspired Comic
In this bonus episode, Devin and Ian sit down with Mike Ortiz, head writer for the upcoming cyberpunk comic, Breeze. They discuss the origin of the Da...
Episode 112: Winner's Circle - Battle by the Beach 2025
In this episode, Devin and Azoka are joined by special guest Derrek (Misderrektion) to talk about his victory at Battle By the Beach, in California. W...
Episode 111: Winner's Circle - Salt Lake Showdown 2025
In this episode, Devin and Ian interview Azoka on his recent experience winning Salt Lake Showdown 8 (2025)! Azoka walks through his preparation, majo...
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 optio...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 hobby...
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...
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 Colon...
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) a...
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 exciteme...
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 s...
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 go...
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 th...
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...
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 g...
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 a...
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,...
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 com...
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, p...
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 fac...
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. Th...
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...