My NorthEast Regional Grayson Deck

[ImmortalJedi]

Here is the deck I ran at the NE Regionals. Lost my head in the first round, so that sucked. The idea was to deal damage to remove cards from the Discard pile and to use unblockable/undodgeable stab attacks. I got knocked Prone early in the game and never got to the Joe Dawson cards in my deck. If you have any advice, let me know what you would have done differently.


PREGAME
Grayson Persona
Kris Weapon of Choice
James Horton
Grayson Premium
PG Darius (+1 Master)
Swordmaster (to avoid losing my head) <--That didn't work. Was hit by a DI early in the game.

Crystal (Clio) Remove Upper Center Block; Add Grayson Counter
Crystal (Erato) Remove Lower Center Block; Add Grayson Counter
Crystal (Melpomene) Remove Middle Right Attack; Add Kris Stab
Crystal (Euterpe) Remove Middle Left Attack; Add Kris Stab
Crystal (Terpishore) Remove Lower Center Attack; Add Kris Stab
Crystal (Calliope) Remove Thrust; Add Kris Stab

DECK
Hunter
Hunter
Hunter
Hunter
Hunter (2)
Hunter (2)
James Horton (2)
James Horton (2)
Gothic Warlord (4)
Gothic Warlord (4)
Gothic Warlord (4)
Joe Dawson (2)
Joe Dawson (2)
Master of the Kris (2)
Master of the Kris (2)
Stab (ML)
Stab (ML)
Stab (ML)
Stab (MR)
Stab (MR)
Stab (MR)
Master's Block (3)
Master's Block (3)
Master's Block (3)
Counter (Duck)
Counter (Duck)
Counter (Duck)
Counter (Duck)
Counter (Duck)
Counter (Duck)
Master's Dodge
Expert Thrust (MC) (2)
Expert Thrust (MC) (2)
Master's Attack (3)
Stalk (UC) (2)
Stalk (UC) (2)
Pistol (ML) (2)
Pistol (ML) (2)
Pistol (MC) (2)
Opera House
Opera House
Opera House
Opera House
Amnesia (2)
Amnesia (2)
Divine Intervention
Always the Last Place You Look/Misfortune
Focus/Police
Foiled/Investigation
Head Shot
Alterness (Super Dodge)
Upper Left Block
Upper Right Block
Lower Left Block
Lower Right Block
Upper Right Attack
Upper Center Attack
Upper Left Attack
Lower Left Attack
Lower Right Attack

ACTUAL # OF ATTRIBUTES 7 12 13 17 9 15


MAXIMUM # OF ATTRIBUTES 6* 12 15 18 9 21
*7 with PG Darius

CARD TYPES
Attacks 19
Defenses 14
Specials 24
Dual Cards 3
TOTAL IN DECK 60

[prowler7]

I would drop Opera House, and put in Dawn of Time. 4 DoT may have meant the difference in you getting back up from being Prone. I would have also put every gem I could in to Reason (I am looking at you basic attacks and blocks). This deck suffers mightily from being Prone or Disarmed, and having your Gem counts closer to what you are highest in would have made a big difference. Also, the DoT are good for ditching those Basics so you can focus on the Unblockable/Undodgeable attacks you have built your deck around.

[kurganfan]

I'd probably ditch Pistol, Amnesia, and Opera House. Pistol is great for getting a Dodge out of the way or a Guard out of play but with the number of attacks you run maybe not needed. Amnesia could go as you probably don't need a dupe of your persona ability. Dawn of Time or Concentration (reason gem) would be better substitutes. Opera House fits your theme but you have zero defense against Illusions. Psychiatric Hospital or TSC HQ might be better choices. I'm not sure which Hunters you are running, I assume the (2) is Hunter 2 damage. Maybe run 2 Hunter Prone, 2 Hunter 2 dam and 1 Hunter Head Shot and save 1 space for a DoT or something more situational. Maybe add a Rush or 2 to remove unwanted Standing D and trigger your ability. I'd also try to fit a Kurgan Q to augment your UB/UD's. I like Prowlers idea about maxxing out 1 gem with basics. You have to have 1 gem to exert for a rearm or stand up. You can't count on Joe D to save you in those situations. Maybe toss out the Master's Dodge for a promo Evade, unless you are using the avoid all MD. Then you wouldn't need the +1 Master and could use a Kurgan Q.

Just some ideas.

[ImmortalJedi]

Thanks for the input, guys!

I almost maxxed out in the Toughness gem (1 short), and thought I could successfully exert for that, if I needed to. Didn't think of the DoT for cycling...and I went with the Opera House b/c I wanted to have a Location that could bump out my opponent's and I thought the 'no hidden attacks' wouldn't be a bad thing.

I was hoping the Pistol would do 1 point of damage so I could use Grayson's ability the next turn. I also thought the Amnesia could help remove cards from my opponent's discard and give less options when he exhausted.

[Heel Santa]

Here is the deck I ran at the NE Regionals. Lost my head in the first round, so that sucked. The idea was to deal damage to remove cards from the Discard pile and to use unblockable/undodgeable stab attacks. I got knocked Prone early in the game and never got to the Joe Dawson cards in my deck. If you have any advice, let me know what you would have done differently.

Just curious, what won NE Regionals? Can the winner post the deck?...