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Offline Freedom Fighter

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Theme defense
« on: December 20, 2008, 03:19:19 PM »
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I built a deck that uses emperors, Rome and N.T. Enhancements of multiple brigades.
The offense uses multiple red banding chains and Adino with his spear for good measure.
I like it, what do you guys think?
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Re: Theme defense
« Reply #1 on: December 20, 2008, 03:22:44 PM »
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Well, why don't you post the cards? Then people can really see it and make opinions.
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Re: Theme defense
« Reply #2 on: December 20, 2008, 03:40:04 PM »
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Quote from: Freedom Fighter on December 20, 2008, 03:19:19 PM
I built a deck that uses emperors, Rome and N.T. Enhancements of multiple brigades.
The offense uses multiple red banding chains and Adino with his spear for good measure.
I like it, what do you guys think?

The idea of a theme defense and theme offense is cool. The type of offense and defense you are using are typically sound, but posting your deck will allow players to see exactly how you have constucted your deck and a peek at any paticular combos you may have included. This also allows players to offer input/thoughts/success or failure they have had with those particular offenses and defenses.


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Re: Theme defense
« Reply #3 on: December 20, 2008, 03:46:50 PM »
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good idea but post the cards.
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Re: Theme defense
« Reply #4 on: December 20, 2008, 06:09:47 PM »
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Sorry about that, the deck is still missing key cards.
Here's what I've got so far.

Adino
Jephthah
Heldai
Abishai
Joab
Caleb
Army of Simeonites
Men of Judah

Battle Cry
United Army
The Battle is the Lord's
Baggage
Buckler (weapon)
Counsel of Abigail
Power of the Cross
Holy Ground
Warrior's Spear
Abishai's Spear
Jashobeam's Spear
Royal Priesthood
David's Mighty Men

Emperor Otho
Emperor Galba
Emperor Caius Caligula
Emperor Nero
Emperor Tiberius
Emperor Augustus
Emperor Claudius

Sick Unto Death
Denying Blame
Paul's Girdle
Outburst of Anger
Without Food
Lacking Sleep
Palsy
Deceit of Sapphira
Pagan Sacrafices
Fearfulness
Heavy Taxes
Expelling the Jews
The Wages of Sin
Apprehended

Son of God
Angel of the Lord

Blue Tassels
David's Harp

Christan Martyr
Burial
Rome

7 Lost Souls
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Re: Theme defense
« Reply #5 on: December 20, 2008, 06:24:58 PM »
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Firstly, I'd cut down your enhancements. 8-10 should work well. Just look at them and decide what you think is worse, then get rid of it
Then, I'd add in more dominants. Falling Away, New Jerusalem, etc are just amazing :) and decks rarely are successful without them.
After that, I'd change your defense a little. King David (can't be blocked by royalty) would destroy you and then laugh about it.
Also, I'd add a couple arts/covs/curses. Davids Harp isn't very useful IMO, and even commons such as Unknown Nation or Rain Becomes Dust can be useful and a life saver.
Finally, I'd wait to hear other people's advice because I'm terrible and know nothing about the game  ;D
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Re: Theme defense
« Reply #6 on: December 20, 2008, 06:27:15 PM »
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yah and red is overrated (you must know my deck to get that)
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Re: Theme defense
« Reply #7 on: December 20, 2008, 06:36:39 PM »
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Once I acquire some of the cards that I need, the deck will improve.
For now I'll have to settle with what I own.
My dominants are already being used in other decks so I just need more of them.
I'll be getting the Roman ROA tin and that will help a little.
Thanks for the input.
I'll be sure to note certain things to improve upon.
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Re: Theme defense
« Reply #8 on: December 20, 2008, 06:37:40 PM »
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well when at a tourney you have enough timebetween games to switch dom's...
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Re: Theme defense
« Reply #9 on: December 20, 2008, 08:34:18 PM »
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It looks to be the start of a solid deck. Some cards I would find a way to put in to help you out would be Unknown Nation (so you can draw some defense), Confusion of Mind (to slow/stall your opponents offense), Naaman's Chariots and Horses (to allow your Gray Emp. to interrupt the battle, draw 2 and play next), Priestly Crown - Dragon Raid - New Jerusalem - Promised Land (at least 2,to give your offense access to sites). These are just a few ideas. If you don't have the cards, there are plenty of players on the boards who have buy/sell/trade threads, so you could acquire some of the cards you may decide you need. Hope this helps you out.


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Re: Theme defense
« Reply #10 on: December 20, 2008, 08:48:41 PM »
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Thanks.  I'm probably going to get the cards I need pretty soon, like at the next tournament I go to.
If not, I can always buy the cards.
I only use this deck for casual play, so it's not my top priority.
I'll tend to the deck when I find the time, but my tournament decks take precedence.
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Re: Theme defense
« Reply #11 on: January 03, 2009, 09:20:48 PM »
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Here's a slightly improved version of my deck.

Adino 6/6
Jephthah 7/4
Heldai 7/7
Abishai 8/8
Joab 8/10
Caleb 10/7
Army of Simeonites 11/11
Men of Judah 12/12

Battle Cry 0/0
United Army 0/0
The Battle is the Lord's 0/0
Baggage 0/0
Buckler 0/5
Counsel of Abigail 1/2
Power of the Cross 2/1
Holy Ground 2/2
Warrior's Spear 3/2
Abishai's Spear 3/2
Jashobeam's Spear 3/2
Royal Priesthood 3/4
David's Mighty Men 5/2


The Terrifying Beast 11/12
Emperor Otho 10/1
Emperor Galba 10/1
Emperor Vitellius 10/1
Emperor Caius Caligula 10/4
Emperor Nero 10/7
Emperor Tiberius 10/7
Emperor Augustus 10/11
Emperor Claudius 10/11

Sick Unto Death 0/0
Denying Blame 0/0
Paul's Girdle 0/0
Outburst of Anger 0/0
Without Food 0/0
Lacking Sleep 0/0
Palsy 0/0
Deceit of Sapphira 0/0
Pagan Sacrafices 0/0
Fearfulness 0/0
Prisoner Transfer 0/0
Heavy Taxes 0/X
Expelling the Jews 0/6
The Wages of Sin 2/2
Apprehended 2/2
Romans Destroy Jerusalem 6/0

Son of God
Angel of the Lord

I am Grace
Priestly Crown
Blue Tassels
David's Harp

Christan Martyr
Burial
Rome

8 Lost Souls
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Re: Theme defense
« Reply #12 on: January 04, 2009, 04:41:51 PM »
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cut two enhancements(evil) to throw in two more ecs. That should help, maybe a dominant or an artifact... like Rome and holy of holies?
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Re: Theme defense
« Reply #13 on: January 04, 2009, 08:04:38 PM »
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Other than The Terrifying Beast, I will only use emperors.
All of the emperors in existence are already in the deck.
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Re: Theme defense
« Reply #14 on: January 04, 2009, 08:34:38 PM »
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A King David deck will pwn your defense.

King David
Type: Hero Char. • Brigade: Purple • Ability: 11 / 11 • Class: None • Special Ability: May not be blocked by any member of any royal family. • Identifiers: OT Male Human, King (Israel), Royalty, Prophet, Fought Earthly Battle • Verse: I Samuel 17:37

You might want to add Confusion of Mind. Golden Calf would hurt your offense. With the increasing popularity of Throne Room of David decks this is a situation your deck currently cannot handle. Christian Martyr will only slow down the KD deck until Chariots of Fire, then KD is back in action. Just my thoughts. The Emperors are very strong otherwise.


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Re: Theme defense
« Reply #15 on: January 04, 2009, 08:35:11 PM »
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If you wanted to broaden the scope just a little bit Mocking Soldier (priests) can band to any of your warrior class Emperors and he's Roman so he fits pretty well.
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Re: Theme defense
« Reply #16 on: January 04, 2009, 09:46:34 PM »
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Normally I'm not against King David, but I might add golden calf in anyway.
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Re: Theme defense
« Reply #17 on: January 04, 2009, 09:48:43 PM »
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I'm not going to put mocking soldier in because he can't play most of my enhancements.
He can band, but alone he's almost useless.
That's why he didn't make the cut.
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