Post by prowler7 on Sept 2, 2014 16:39:54 GMT -5
Since all the cool kids are doing it, I figured I might as well go along. If you all jump off a bridge, expect me to follow. 
Actually, I want to post this deck because I want you all to get a look at how we (the Designers) view deck building. This is a fun deck. I played this deck once at a local tourney, and brought it with me to GenCon in case I needed a deck for a pick up game.
Zai Jie
Chinese Dao
Arms & Tactics (reshuffle)
The Gathering (Get Situation)
Palin Wolf
Amergan (x3)
6 Crystals
3 Basic Attacks (the uppers)
Double Tap x6
Dadao Sweep
Chop (Chinese Dao) x2
Lean & Mean (Recycle) x6
Whirling Defense (Chinese Dao) x2
Master's Dachi x3
Master of the Dao
Indoor Pool x2
Head Shot (AVZ set)
Distract (2PP02)
Dachi (1PP03)
Ready to Roll x3
Archaeologist x3
Yau's Gift
The Source (plot)
Hunter (Prone) x2
Hunter (Disarm) x2
Alertness (Block) x2
Super Alertness (block)
Protected Resources
ATLPYL/Misfortune
Foiled/Investigation
Focus/Police
Recon/GAFIA
I put only 1 copy of each dual icon card in the deck because it sacrifices safety to get its theme going. Also, since this is a fun deck and not meant to go against speed, I know I can take a couple turns to get my toolbox back again without a lot of worry. Notable holes in the deck are protection against direct damage and prevention of Exerting. Since this is a fun deck, I did not "batten down the hatches" with toolbox (I had plenty of room) and decided I could live with those two weaknesses.
What I want players reading this to come away with is this - Here is a 49 card deck that has a fair amount of toolbox and will have its theme cards in every opening Hand. The addition of even 5-6 more cards would not significantly slow the deck down and would solidify the toolbox protection.
Over the next year, we are going to preach toolbox a lot, and I plan to show more decks like this one that moves quickly, while enjoying adequate protection.
Actually, I want to post this deck because I want you all to get a look at how we (the Designers) view deck building. This is a fun deck. I played this deck once at a local tourney, and brought it with me to GenCon in case I needed a deck for a pick up game.
Zai Jie
Chinese Dao
Arms & Tactics (reshuffle)
The Gathering (Get Situation)
Palin Wolf
Amergan (x3)
6 Crystals
3 Basic Attacks (the uppers)
Double Tap x6
Dadao Sweep
Chop (Chinese Dao) x2
Lean & Mean (Recycle) x6
Whirling Defense (Chinese Dao) x2
Master's Dachi x3
Master of the Dao
Indoor Pool x2
Head Shot (AVZ set)
Distract (2PP02)
Dachi (1PP03)
Ready to Roll x3
Archaeologist x3
Yau's Gift
The Source (plot)
Hunter (Prone) x2
Hunter (Disarm) x2
Alertness (Block) x2
Super Alertness (block)
Protected Resources
ATLPYL/Misfortune
Foiled/Investigation
Focus/Police
Recon/GAFIA
I put only 1 copy of each dual icon card in the deck because it sacrifices safety to get its theme going. Also, since this is a fun deck and not meant to go against speed, I know I can take a couple turns to get my toolbox back again without a lot of worry. Notable holes in the deck are protection against direct damage and prevention of Exerting. Since this is a fun deck, I did not "batten down the hatches" with toolbox (I had plenty of room) and decided I could live with those two weaknesses.
What I want players reading this to come away with is this - Here is a 49 card deck that has a fair amount of toolbox and will have its theme cards in every opening Hand. The addition of even 5-6 more cards would not significantly slow the deck down and would solidify the toolbox protection.
Over the next year, we are going to preach toolbox a lot, and I plan to show more decks like this one that moves quickly, while enjoying adequate protection.
