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Title: banding defence?
Post by: cookie monster on May 03, 2011, 02:27:50 PM
What are some god cards to have in a banding defence? post them here :)
Title: Re: banding defence?
Post by: Warrior_Monk on May 03, 2011, 02:30:40 PM
Son of God is the only God card in the game. ;)

Gomer
Wandering Spirit
Spirit of Temptation
King of Tyrus (doesn't band, but after a CBN string, he's beastly)
King Manasseh (with Gates of Jerusalem to make him CBN)

Fallen Angel isn't bad either. There's also pale green, but it's not very good.
Title: Re: banding defence?
Post by: Gabe on May 03, 2011, 02:47:43 PM
Son of God is the only God card in the game. ;)

Gomer
Wandering Spirit
Spirit of Temptation
King of Tyrus (doesn't band, but after a CBN string, he's beastly)
King Manasseh (with Gates of Jerusalem to make him CBN)

Fallen Angel isn't bad either. There's also pale green, but it's not very good.

I'm in shock.  You didn't mention Seven Wicked Spirits??!?!?!?!!!?! :o
Title: Re: banding defence?
Post by: CJSports on May 03, 2011, 04:34:58 PM
Gates of Hell x3
Wandering Spirit x3
Legions x12
Seven Wicked Spirits x3
Title: Re: banding defence?
Post by: Minister Polarius on May 03, 2011, 07:47:30 PM
The linchpins of a banding defense are SWS, SoT, King Manasseh, Gomer, and WS. Other points of interest include Salome, HA2, Lot's Wife, and the Fearsome Philistine Foursome.
Title: Re: banding defence?
Post by: Warrior_Monk on May 03, 2011, 09:59:14 PM
Not sure why the Phillies would be included in a banding deck, other than CBN banding to 12FG (which is AWESOME).

I can't believe I forgot SWS. He's uber.

Assyrian Archer and Rabsaris can also be used for banding, but pale green isn't very good...
Title: Re: banding defence?
Post by: Minister Polarius on May 03, 2011, 10:59:56 PM
The four giants can haz Midianite Attack, Bringing Fear, Devourer, Namaan's Ride, Phillie's Ride, Begging for Grain, Dream, Moses Kills Egyptian, Denying Blame, JiP as a last resort, Stiff-Necked, and probably a few others I'm forgetting. They're sort of their own kind of banding deck, I didn't really mean to put them in with the others mentioned.
Title: Re: banding defence?
Post by: Warrior_Monk on May 03, 2011, 11:06:05 PM
I was thinking 12FG, Garrison, Armorbearer, and then I assumed Goliath...oops.
Title: Re: banding defence?
Post by: Minister Polarius on May 03, 2011, 11:08:02 PM
Goliath is the missing piece of the puzzle for the Philistine defense I've been wanting to build for years. Ultimate versatility.
Title: Re: banding defence?
Post by: Rawrlolsauce! on May 03, 2011, 11:11:34 PM
Panic Demon
Panic Demon
Panic Demon
Panic Demon
Panic Demon
Panic Demon
Panic Demon
Panic Demon
Panic Demon
Panic Demon

Unless you want to stop a rescue or two. If you do, listen to them.
Title: Re: banding defence?
Post by: Lamborghini_diablo on May 03, 2011, 11:51:00 PM
The four giants can haz Midianite Attack, Bringing Fear, Devourer, Namaan's Ride, Phillie's Ride, Begging for Grain, Dream, Moses Kills Egyptian, Denying Blame, JiP as a last resort, Stiff-Necked, and probably a few others I'm forgetting. They're sort of their own kind of banding deck, I didn't really mean to put them in with the others mentioned.

The only problem I have with this defense is the serious brigade mismatch.

If you dont get ashdod quickly, or it gets nuked..... you could be in serious trouble.
Title: Re: banding defence?
Post by: Minister Polarius on May 04, 2011, 03:40:30 AM
Perhaps, but it would be in a small deck. Ashdod is really just the glue, as the giants themselves give big enough numbers to not need Enhancements much of the time, and once you get PO you get any one of them.
Title: Re: banding defence?
Post by: Irish_Luck on May 04, 2011, 06:05:02 AM
Demons are great for banding because if you are defeated once you don't lose anyone. (assuming your using the key cards like gates of hell and wandering spirit)
Title: Re: banding defence?
Post by: cookie monster on May 05, 2011, 06:45:42 PM
Please rate how good you think a banding defence is. :)
Title: Re: banding defence?
Post by: Warrior_Monk on May 05, 2011, 06:53:57 PM
Solid banding is meh. A Tier (what I mentioned) with back up. When it's pretty much reliant on banding, C Tier (Panic Demons...).
Title: Re: banding defence?
Post by: JonathanW on May 06, 2011, 12:07:41 PM
The Rabsaris TO
Assyrian Archer TO
King Sargon with 2K horses on him And an Assyria site in play then lay Captured by Assyria = CBN capture any two heros.
Title: Re: banding defence?
Post by: RTSmaniac on May 08, 2011, 01:24:17 AM
The Rabsaris TO
Assyrian Archer TO
King Sargon with 2K horses on him And an Assyria site in play then lay Captured by Assyria = CBN capture any two heros.

humans
Title: Re: banding defence?
Post by: Irish_Luck on May 08, 2011, 01:38:38 AM
If done right I think that a demon banding defense is the strongest defense there is. most of the key battle winners are only able to kill a couple of characters but if you can band in enough characters then you will cause them to use up all of their enhancements, you can just sit and laugh knowing there is nothing they can do to win. Then you just need the right offense.
Title: Re: banding defence?
Post by: cookie monster on May 08, 2011, 04:39:26 PM
If done right I think that a demon banding defense is the strongest defense there is. most of the key battle winners are only able to kill a couple of characters but if you can band in enough characters then you will cause them to use up all of their enhancements, you can just sit and laugh knowing there is nothing they can do to win. Then you just need the right offense.

What are some characters to have in a demon banding chain "done right".
Title: Re: banding defence?
Post by: Irish_Luck on May 08, 2011, 05:27:04 PM
Wandering spirit is absolutely necessary. Other nice ones are KOT, Spirit of temptation, Evil Spawn, Seven Wicked Spirits, and Strong Demon. You probably want to have a few humans too like seven sons, gomer, and King Menassa, in case your opponent uses three nails. You want a lot of generic demons and possibly try the panic demon chain as well as a legion chain.
Title: Re: banding defence?
Post by: cookie monster on May 08, 2011, 09:10:23 PM
Would an evil banding defence need to have Enhancments, Or is it just evil charactors. and how big should an evil demon banding deck be ???
Title: Re: banding defence?
Post by: SomeKittens on May 08, 2011, 11:41:40 PM
As many cards as possible.  You'll need them after the third territory wipe.
Title: Re: banding defence?
Post by: Irish_Luck on May 08, 2011, 11:56:41 PM
Would an evil banding defence need to have Enhancments, Or is it just evil charactors. and how big should an evil demon banding deck be ???

In my deck I have 56 cards and only found need for three enhancements, Deceiving spirit, evil armor, and worshiping demons. Remember if Wandering spirit is in battle when you play Deceiving spirit, it goes beneath your deck after battle since it's a demon. I have a few more in there but they are really just used for Golgotha. Also you probably want a small offense. Most of my deck is evil cards. I have heard people say that this type of deck works well with 150 cards but I can't figure out how to speed through it enough. My deck works well and is second best in my playgroup and isn't too far off from being the best. (still have a little ways to go)
Title: Re: banding defence?
Post by: Irish_Luck on May 09, 2011, 12:04:37 AM
Also I would recommend having a Darius Decree to prevent someone from using ET to AOC on you. The only real problems I have found with demons are that there are no protect fortresses and three nails. Having Wandering Spirit in battle is as good as good as, if not better than, having a protect fortress. Golgatha, Destruction, and Seven Sons are good to have in your deck to stop three nails right away because it can easily destroy your deck if you can't get rid of it.
Title: Re: banding defence?
Post by: lp670sv on May 09, 2011, 12:07:28 AM
Also I would recommend having a Darius Decree to prevent someone from using ET to AOC on you. The only real problems I have found with demons are that there are no protect fortresses and three nails. Having Wandering Spirit in battle is as good as good as, if not better than, having a protect fortress. Golgatha, Destruction, and Seven Sons are good to have in your deck to stop three nails right away because it can easily destroy your deck if you can't get rid of it.

yeah Three Nails was one heck of a problem in Teams on Friday, thanks for building a deck that was decimated by one card :P
Title: Re: banding defence?
Post by: Irish_Luck on May 09, 2011, 02:05:22 AM
Also I would recommend having a Darius Decree to prevent someone from using ET to AOC on you. The only real problems I have found with demons are that there are no protect fortresses and three nails. Having Wandering Spirit in battle is as good as good as, if not better than, having a protect fortress. Golgatha, Destruction, and Seven Sons are good to have in your deck to stop three nails right away because it can easily destroy your deck if you can't get rid of it.

yeah Three Nails was one heck of a problem in Teams on Friday, thanks for building a deck that was decimated by one card :P

The problem was that I don't know how to use demons for a teams deck. I now know both decks need more counters for that artifact or have one defense be mostly humans. If I was able to test it out a couple of times I probably would have realized that.
Title: Re: banding defence?
Post by: lp670sv on May 09, 2011, 02:07:19 AM
Also I would recommend having a Darius Decree to prevent someone from using ET to AOC on you. The only real problems I have found with demons are that there are no protect fortresses and three nails. Having Wandering Spirit in battle is as good as good as, if not better than, having a protect fortress. Golgatha, Destruction, and Seven Sons are good to have in your deck to stop three nails right away because it can easily destroy your deck if you can't get rid of it.

yeah Three Nails was one heck of a problem in Teams on Friday, thanks for building a deck that was decimated by one card :P

The problem was that I don't know how to use demons for a teams deck. I now know both decks need more counters for that artifact or have one defense be mostly humans. If I was able to test it out a couple of times I probably would have realized that.

excuses, excuses...
Title: Re: banding defence?
Post by: Townsend on May 09, 2011, 07:01:39 AM
Golgatha, Destruction, and Seven Sons are good to have in your deck to stop three nails right away because it can easily destroy your deck if you can't get rid of it.
You forgot captured ark, that would be also great to get rid of three nails.
Title: Re: banding defence?
Post by: SomeKittens on May 09, 2011, 11:23:56 AM
Nobody techs against demons, so somehow you're safe.
Title: Re: banding defence?
Post by: Rawrlolsauce! on May 09, 2011, 11:26:23 AM
If you band Wandering Spirit to Spirit of Temptation to Gomer to the generic Sadducee you'll have a CBN band that's 13 on defense. The biggest character is 12 and your band can't be negated so you'll win, kthx.
Title: Re: banding defence?
Post by: cookie monster on May 09, 2011, 05:28:13 PM
what is the biggest banding chain that can work without some of its ECs? that has a negate EC in it.
Title: Re: banding defence?
Post by: SomeKittens on May 09, 2011, 05:39:25 PM
BBTN:
WS - SoT - Gomer/King Mannassah (with GoJ) - KoT
Title: Re: banding defence?
Post by: Minister Polarius on May 09, 2011, 08:13:36 PM
That's the canon CBNBTN Evil band.
Title: Re: banding defence?
Post by: SomeKittens on May 29, 2011, 10:22:34 PM
Three Nails is useless this season, thanks to Golgatha.
Title: Re: banding defence?
Post by: Alex_Olijar on May 29, 2011, 10:24:05 PM
Three Nails is useless this season, thanks to Golgatha.

Three Nails is useless for virtually every season, thanks to the general lack of sole demon defenses and relative strength of other artifact possabilities.
Title: Re: banding defence?
Post by: SomeKittens on May 29, 2011, 10:54:07 PM
Ok, more useless.  The only time I've ever run it was as a prank.
Title: Re: banding defence?
Post by: Alex_Olijar on May 29, 2011, 10:56:12 PM
I ran it in multi last Nats due to the Gates of Hell stall decks I knew were there.
Title: Re: banding defence?
Post by: Red Dragon Thorn on May 30, 2011, 09:38:36 PM
I ran it in my TGT deck last year - Because it covered a weak spot - the deck was primarily conversion based to counter Philistines - so Three Nails covered the lack of true demon killers.
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