So I recently started to enjoy the Duel Decks quite a bit for casual games with family/friends. While I was looking for what was available I came across this little April Fools joke, which actually looks like fun.
Now I know that this is not an actual product, but nothing stops me from building it myself...
What I want to know are the following:
1. Do you think these decks will make for fun games AGAINST each other, as they appear to be more geared toward 2HG, and will never be run as team-mates
2. This is the best chance to play with it, so can I get more Unhinged/Unglued cards in there? If yes, which changes would you make?
3. Are there any new (past 2011) cards that would absolutely fit the theme perfectly? If yes, which changes would you make?
4. (To not break the bank) what is a good substitute for Rings of Brighthearth
I love the theme of it, so I would like to align the changes (if any) to the same theme. I also like how Duel Decks usually have 1 or 2 of each card for different games, so I would prefer to keep it that way.
Hey guys. Here are some changes I think will make them more fun against each other, and more fun in general.
Gideon: Imperial Mask for Charm School
- There is no Team mate so the mask is obsolete. Charm School might be a bit much, but hokey pokeys & handcuffs could make it interesting Charmed Griffin for Frankie Peanuts
- Griffin out rights helps the opponent for no reason. Frankie has the same CMC, and adds a twist to games with good friends or between spouses
2x White Knight for 2xKnight of the Hokey Pokey
- The outright protection from black is unfair. Hokey Pokey is fun. And knight of hokey has reminder text for duh Beloved Chaplain for Mesa Chicken
- Beloved Chaplain will be swinging through for 1 constantly. The chicken adds the potential flying lost by taking Griffin out and it's the same CMC Rings of Brighthearth for Rod of Spanking
- Because the rings aren't that effective, and any relationship can do with more spanking
Liliana: Prowling Nightstalker for Poultrygeist
- Because it's unfair to be able to come through uncontested, whilst the Poultrygeist adds some fun and can be blocked Organ Harvest for Duh
- As much as I like any drunken date to end in a missing liver, Duh seems more fun than needing an additional 2 black, and the harvest needs team mates. Crypt Rats for Mother of Goons
- I don't like the X effect whith so little mana boost, and MOG is a decent filler Crypt Rats for Infernal Spawn of Evil
- Again i don't like X, and a couple would probably spawn something eventually Sign in Blood for Enter the Dungeon
- Because it's almost the same thing, but more fun Deception for Enter the Dungeon (maybe)
- Because it may be more fun to have another under the table game for draw advantage, instead of opponent's loss
It seems like the Lili deck might be a bit stronger though. But anywayz, please let me know what you guys think.
So I recently started to enjoy the Duel Decks quite a bit for casual games with family/friends. While I was looking for what was available I came across this little April Fools joke, which actually looks like fun.
Check it out HERE and HERE
Now I know that this is not an actual product, but nothing stops me from building it myself...
What I want to know are the following:
1. Do you think these decks will make for fun games AGAINST each other, as they appear to be more geared toward 2HG, and will never be run as team-mates
2. This is the best chance to play with it, so can I get more Unhinged/Unglued cards in there? If yes, which changes would you make?
3. Are there any new (past 2011) cards that would absolutely fit the theme perfectly? If yes, which changes would you make?
4. (To not break the bank) what is a good substitute for Rings of Brighthearth
I love the theme of it, so I would like to align the changes (if any) to the same theme. I also like how Duel Decks usually have 1 or 2 of each card for different games, so I would prefer to keep it that way.
Here are the decks for quick reference:
Liliana
21 Swamp
2 Barren Moor
1 Lake of the Dead
1 Spawning Pool
Creatures
2 Child of Night
2 Crypt Rats
2 Hand of Cruelty
1 Kuro, Pitlord
1 Minion of the Wastes
1 Numai Outcast
1 Phyrexian Scuta
2 Predatory Nightstalker
1 Prowling Nightstalker
1 Royal Assassin
2 Vampire Nighthawk
1 Eye to Eye
2 Last Kiss
1 Midnight Charm
2 Scent of Nightshade
1 Vampire's Bite
Sorceries
2 Assassinate
1 Deception
1 Organ Harvest
2 Sign in Blood
1 Dance of the Dead
1 Feast of the Unicorn
1 Handcuffs
2 Vampiric Embrace
Planeswalkers
1 Liliana Vess
Gideon
21 Plains
1 Forbidding Watchtower
1 Kjeldoran Outpost
2 Secluded Steppe
Creatures
1 Alaborn Musketeer
1 Beloved Chaplain
2 Benalish Trapper
1 Charmed Griffin
2 Hand of Honor
1 Hero of Bladehold
1 Knight of the White Orchid
1 Ladies' Knight
1 Man of Measure
1 Preacher
2 Staunch Defenders
1 Tragic Poet
1 Victory's Herald
2 White Knight
2 Chastise
1 Condemn
1 Conqueror's Pledge
1 Dawn Charm
1 Festival
1 Gideon Jura
1 Imperial Mask
2 Recumbent Bliss
1 Ring of Gix
1 Rings of Brighthearth
2 Serra's Embrace
1 Sex Appeal
1 Spirit Link
1 Water Gun Balloon Game
Thank you very much for your time
Gideon:
Imperial Mask for Charm School
- There is no Team mate so the mask is obsolete. Charm School might be a bit much, but hokey pokeys & handcuffs could make it interesting
Charmed Griffin for Frankie Peanuts
- Griffin out rights helps the opponent for no reason. Frankie has the same CMC, and adds a twist to games with good friends or between spouses
2x White Knight for 2xKnight of the Hokey Pokey
- The outright protection from black is unfair. Hokey Pokey is fun. And knight of hokey has reminder text for duh
Beloved Chaplain for Mesa Chicken
- Beloved Chaplain will be swinging through for 1 constantly. The chicken adds the potential flying lost by taking Griffin out and it's the same CMC
Rings of Brighthearth for Rod of Spanking
- Because the rings aren't that effective, and any relationship can do with more spanking
Liliana:
Prowling Nightstalker for Poultrygeist
- Because it's unfair to be able to come through uncontested, whilst the Poultrygeist adds some fun and can be blocked
Organ Harvest for Duh
- As much as I like any drunken date to end in a missing liver, Duh seems more fun than needing an additional 2 black, and the harvest needs team mates.
Crypt Rats for Mother of Goons
- I don't like the X effect whith so little mana boost, and MOG is a decent filler
Crypt Rats for Infernal Spawn of Evil
- Again i don't like X, and a couple would probably spawn something eventually
Sign in Blood for Enter the Dungeon
- Because it's almost the same thing, but more fun
Deception for Enter the Dungeon (maybe)
- Because it may be more fun to have another under the table game for draw advantage, instead of opponent's loss
It seems like the Lili deck might be a bit stronger though. But anywayz, please let me know what you guys think.
Thanx
Thanx, I like these a lot
The Macabre Waltz could work, and I can maybe trade out an Assassinate for it.
The Liliana's Caress has SO much flavour, but I unfortunately cannot see it working in the deck though.
Soul Kiss could work, but it is a bit meh.
Ashnod's Coupon is also pretty sweet. Especially if you put Errata, Errata: If you are female you may have target male pay these costs
Anywayz, the deck is built. Thanx for the input