Who’s the Target? Lessons in Threat Assessment | 652

Everyone will tell you they’re not the threat, but someone has to be! And figuring out exactly who it is can be the difference between victory and defeat. 

This episode, we’re breaking down everything you need to become a master of threat assessment. From how to calibrate your thinking going into the game to how to assess the board states themselves, we’ll give you the tools you need to destroy your biggest threats before they destroy you. So tune in and remember: we’re not the threat!

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Jordan Pridgen:

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Jamie Block:

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Street Fighter vs Transformers | Extra Turns 32:

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