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Title: Best Large Defense?
Post by: Red Wing on December 07, 2011, 03:46:49 PM: I want to try to build a big herolite/turtle deck (70-100 cards), but I don't what defense to use. I'm not necessarily looking for a specific theme like Abom or Babs, just for something that can manage speed and last most of the game. Any suggestions?
Title: Re: Best Large Defense?
Post by: Red Wing on December 07, 2011, 07:38:52 PM: nobody?
Title: Re: Best Large Defense?
Post by: SomeKittens on December 07, 2011, 07:41:01 PM: The best thing to "manage speed" would be another speed deck. Personally, I'd say to just pick one and have fun. You won't be winning any tournaments with a defense-heavy deck, so have fun!
Title: Re: Best Large Defense?
Post by: adotson85 on December 07, 2011, 07:47:01 PM: Quote from: Red Wing on December 07, 2011, 03:46:49 PM
I want to try to build a big herolite/turtle deck (70-100 cards), but I don't what defense to use. I'm not necessarily looking for a specific theme like Abom or Babs, just for something that can manage speed and last most of the game. Any suggestions?

I haven't been able to put together a defense heavy deck this year, but I have found that a dual color defense is usaully best. I would highly reccomend Demons as one color. Maybe Magicians, Babs, Herods, or Phillys for the second color. Sites are also a good idea.
Title: Re: Best Large Defense?
Post by: Red Wing on December 07, 2011, 08:04:28 PM: Quote from: SomeKittens on December 07, 2011, 07:41:01 PM
The best thing to "manage speed" would be another speed deck.
I've made plenty of speed decks. Looking to try something a little different. Anyway, here's what I am thinking of so far (just the defense).....

Greeks/Demons/Abom/
Doms:
CM
DoN
Mayhem
FA
Burial

Curses/Arts
RBD
Hezzy's Ring
Writ
Cov. with Death
Charms
HoH (for trembling demon. I'll also have a temple to hold to)
UN OR A-Pole

Forts:
Gates of hell
KoTW
Outpost
High places

ECs:
Goliath
Garrison
12 fingered giant
Fallen warrior
Philly priests
Armorbearer
Antiochus
Winged-Leopard
Philetus
Goat with Horn
WS
Trembling Demon
KoT
PoTW
Spirit of Temptation
King Manny
Simon the Magician
7 sons
uzzah

EEs:
Abom
JiP
Philly chariots
Overwhelmed by phillies
Wrath
Foolish Advice
Bringing Fear
SSS
Deafening Spirit
Sinning Hand
Destructive Sin
Worshipped Demons
Pride of Simon
Pride before Calamity

Sites:
Pergammum
BBH
babylon x?

I probably have too many ECs. I'm also open to suggestions on which sites to use other than BBH/B.
Title: Re: Best Large Defense?
Post by: Warrior_Monk on December 07, 2011, 09:21:49 PM: Here (http://www.cactusgamedesign.com/message_boards/complete-decks/3rd-place-t1-2p-decks-'trolololol'-with-report-of-2p-and-type-s/) is my A-Bomb deck. It was really good, for a turtle deck. Obviously needs a few modifications with the new set out, but Canaanites won't help too much.
Title: Re: Best Large Defense?
Post by: Arrthoa on December 11, 2011, 09:30:48 PM: I found that Kings of Israel/Judah and Magicians with a splash of Presians work well for a strong defense.