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Introduction Decks
Crashfach2002:
Introduction Decks:
These decks have been built and created to give the new player an experience of how different decks work. These decks are not necessarily meant to be competitive as much as they are to show the "full" power of the given deck strategy. While obviously these are meant to introduce, as players find a deck style they like, they can just use these decks as a baseline and upgrade where they see fit. So my suggestion is to have new players play against these deck, with you running them, allowing them to use their new cards/starters to get familiar with the game and then see the different mechanics playing out.
One huge note that has changed drastically, the "Level" decks that are the first four listed were used in a day that the G/H (and older) starters didn't necessarily teach all the different "base level" attributes of the game. I/J didn't teach everything either, so that is why they were continued. Obviously these are also perfect for anyone who is just getting something like a grab bag and don't have a pre-built decks. That being said the new K/L starters have all of these attributes. The different mechanics they teach are listed with the deck lists, but I'm confident in saying, if someone has a K/L and understand how those decks work, jump straight to the introduction decks and skip the "level decks" entirely.
Level 1 Deck (Introduction to Redemption) [NOT ROTATION LEGAL]:
This deck is to introduce Redemption. It has no abilities keeping the first game or two they play extremely simple and easy. If a player has played with a starter deck this will be a confidence builder and will hopefully get them to want to play more.
Lost Souls:
Meek LS x 7
Utility Cards:
Philosophy [P]
Heroes:
Angel of Revelation [E] x 3
Legion of Angels (I) x 4
Reassuring Angel [Ap] x 3
Good Enhancements:
Sword of the Lord [J]
Angelic News [Ap] x 4
Hagar and Angel at Shur x 4
War in Heaven [F] x 4
Evil Characters:
The False Prophet [Pr]
Four Squads of Four [Ap] x 3
Laban [F]
Pilate's Soldiers x 4
Evil Enhancements:
Sun Worship [Pr]
Fortresses of Ashdod x 3
Sinful Kingdom x 3
Sword [Wa] x 3
Level 2 Deck (Small numbers and battle winners):
This deck shows the importance of battle winners, and how low numbers are the best way to play those battle winners.
Dominants:
Angel of the Lord
Son of God
Christian Martyr
Strife
Vain Philosophy
Lost Souls:
Fool LS
Obstinate LS
Wanderer LS
Shame LS
Rejoice LS
Lost Souls LS
Resurrection LS
Utility Cards:
Paul's Belt
Altar of Burnt Offering
Chariot of Fire
Dragon Raid
Heroes:
Faithful Servant
Ananias of Damascus
Generations of Priests
Ithamar, Son of Aaron
Jude
Nicolas of Antioch
Paul's Disciples
Paul's Nephew
Simon the Tanner
Widows of Joppa
Good Enhancements:
Faith of Gideon
The Lord Rebuke You!
Burning Incense
Deception Exposed
A New Creation
Peter's Sermon
Speak with Power
Trapped in Cleverness
Zeal for the Lord
Evil Characters:
Disciples of the Pharisees
King Balak
King Mesha
Men of Moab
Nabad, the Wicked
Sabbath Breaker [RR]
Soldiers of Zobah
Syrian Marauders
Evil Enhancements:
Hypocrite's Proselyte
Uproar in Jerusalem
Arrest in Jerusalem
Coliseum Lions
Curse Their Parents
Uncleaness
Vulnerable
Crashfach2002:
Level 3 Deck (Large numbers and negates):
This deck does the opposite of the last one (and can easily beat it). It shows the importance of negates. It also shows where CBN & CBI enhancements shine as well as banding.
Dominants:
Angel of the Lord
Son of God
Christian Martyr
Strife
Vain Philosophy
Lost Souls:
Outcry LS
6/* LS
Fool LS
Wanderer LS
Rejoice LS
Lost Souls LS
Resurrection LS
Utility Cards:
Evade
Kinsmen's Agreement
Naomi's Blessing / Heartbroken
David's Harp [K]
Tables of the Law
Goliath's Curse
Dragon Raid
Hebron
Heroes:
Amminadab, the Generous
Nahshon, the Blacksmith
Salome, the Sorrowful
Bezalel, the Builder
Boaz' Reapers
Chenaniah, Chief Singer
Elders of the City
Joseph, the Betrothed
Shiphrah
Good Enhancements:
The Coming Prince
Faith of Moses
Family Bond
Burning Bush
Cymbals of the Levites
Hind's Feet
Steady Till Sunset
Evil Characters:
Ishbibenob
King Achish [L]
Rapha of Gath [RR]
Saph
Soldiers at Aphek
Talmai, Son of Anak
Terrifying Philistines
Twelve-Fingered Giant
Evil Enhancements:
Baal Worship
Displeased Philistines
Ishbibenob's Sword
Mask of Self-Glorification
Philistine Chariots
Taunting the Lord
Level 4 Deck (BBTN & Immunity) [NOT ROTATION LEGAL]:
This deck is a large step up, but seems to be next in the "natural progression." It makes all those battle winners & negates useless (typically), so what other ways can we win a battle?
Dominants:
Angel of the Lord
Son of God [OR]
Burial [G]
Christian Martyr
Destruction of Nehushtan [Pa]
Strife
Vain Philosophy
Lost Souls:
*/4 LS
N.T. Only LS
Wanderer LS [Ps]
Female Only LS [Wo]
Punisher LS [RoA]
Speed Bump LS
Resurrection LS
Utility Cards:
Hopper LS [K]
Philosophy [P]
Chariot of Fire [RR]
Elijah's Mantle
Captured Ark [RR]
Unsuccessful [Ps]
Confusion of Mind [LR]
The Darkness
Wall of Protection [Ap]
Heroes:
Daniel, the Apocalyptist
Ira
Moses [Wa]
Shamhuth [Wa]
Benaiah [Wa]
Captain of the Host [RR]
The Strong Angel [RR]
Good Enhancements:
Fountains of Living Water [E]
Godspeed [AW]
Live Coal [LR]
Loaves and Fishes
Sing and Praise
Sword of the Lord
Sword of the Spirit [K]
Water to Wine
Evil Characters:
The Amalekites' Slave [RoA]
Philistine Garrison [TxP]
Beast from the Earth [Wa]
Selfish Kinsman
Red Dragon [Wa]
Sapphira [RR]
Seven Sons of Sceva [RR]
Emperor Claudius [TPC]
Emperor Nero [Ap]
Job's Wife [Wo]
Foul Spirit [J]
King of Tyrus [RR]
Prince of This World [GoC]
Balaam [Di]
Evil Enhancements:
Ashtaroth Worship (I)
Lurking [AW]
Lying Unto God [G]
Torment [AW]
Crashfach2002:
Speed Deck:
This deck is about speed and (basically) only speed. It has just enough ways to win a battle to show how important speed is.
Dominants:
Angel of the Lord
Harvest Time
New Jerusalem
Son of God
Christian Martyr
Strife
Vain Philosophy
Lost Souls:
Fat LS
Shepherds LS
Thorns LS
Prosperity LS
Grumbled LS
Slaves LS
Orphans LS
Utility Cards:
Hopper LS
Judas Iscariot
Concealed Riches
Denarius
Four-Drachma Coin
Cursed Ground
Unknown Nation
Unsuccessful
Treacherous Land
Heroes:
Asa, the Upright
Matthew the Publican
Philip of Bethsaida
Simon Peter
Joanna, the Generous
Lazarus, the Called
Martha, the Diligent
Mary of Bethany
Polycarp
Reassuring Angels
Hannah
The Woman with Child
Good Enhancements:
Baptism of Jesus
Blood of the Lamb
Feast of Booths
Not Alone
Life in the Son
Miraculous Catch
Reach of Desperation
Evil Characters:
The Lying Prophet
Haman
The Highwayman
Emperor Claudius
Messenger of Satan
Evil Enhancements:
Betrayal
Scattered
Haman's Boasting
Reserve:
Persian Horsemen
John, the Fisherman
Resurrection of Martyrs
Eli, Samuel's Mentor
Zadok, Ark Carrier
Food for Priests
The Divining Damsel
Outsiders [Gold/Black]
Balaam's Teaching
The Herdsmen of Gerar
Territory Destruction:
This deck target everything in the territory to try to outlast the opponent in the end.
Dominants:
Angel of the Lord
New Jerusalem
Son of God
Christian Martyr
Murderous Command
Vain Philosophy
Warrior Overtaken
Lost Souls:
Retribution LS
Hunter LS
Aimless LS
Color Guard LS
Foreigner LS
Darkness LS
Distressed LS
Utility Cards:
Endless Treasures
The Great White Throne
Twenty Shekels
Unholy Writ
Flying Scroll
Go Into Captivity
Madness
Pharaoh's Curse
Chamber of Angels
Storehouse [P]
Heroes:
The Two Witnesses
The Comforting Cherubs
The Expatriator
Gabriel (I)
Legion of Angels [GoC]
The Ministering Spirit
Resurrection Revealer
The Twenty-Four Elders
Good Enhancements:
An Angel Appears
The Child is Born
Angelic Guidance
Burning up the Chaff
Evil Characters:
False Leaders
The Lying Prophet
Abiram, the Stubborn
Dathan, the Follower
Korah, the Rebellious
Plagued Congregation
Rebellious Israelites
Wandering Israelites
Tubal-Cain
Evil Enhancements:
Better to be Slaves
Confusion
Dissent Against Moses
Korah's Rebellion
Zelophehad's Sin
Reserve:
Persian Horsemen
Image of the Beast
Blindness
Magnifying Multitude
Foreign Wives
Begging to go Back
Foreign Horses
Scattered
Treasures of War
Goliath [LR]
Crashfach2002:
Hand Control Deck:
This deck focuses on making sure you have little to no hand most of the game.
Dominants:
Angel of the Lord
New Jerusalem
Out of Their Hands
Son of God
Christian Martyr
Strife
Vain Philosophy
Lost Souls:
Tempter LS
Retribution LS
Wicked LS
Famine LS
One for One LS
Stumble LS
Color Guard LS
Utility Cards:
Moabite Camp
Image of the Beast
Pharaoh's Gifts
Covenant with Abraham
Birthing Pains
Forbidden Marriage
Joseph's House
Heroes:
Judah, the Leader
Benjamin, the Young
Dan, Justice of Peace
Gad, the Retaliator
Issachar, Burden Bearer
Joseph, the Blessed
Naphtali, the Vocal
Simeon, the Vengeful
Good Enhancements:
Abraham's Descendant
Bless the Nations
The First Sacrifice
The Lord Provides
Offering Your Son
Potential in the Land
Brought to Egypt
Forgiveness of Joseph
Obedient to Joseph
Evil Characters:
Aliens [Brown/Gray]
The Terrifying Beast
Emperor Domitian
Emperor Tiberius
King Eglon
King Hazael
Syrian Marauders
Evil Enhancements:
Romans Destroy Jerusalem
Withered Seed
Call me "Mara"
Famine in the Land
Roman Whip
Reserve:
Stolen Blessing
Damascus [TEC]
Land of Moab
Levi, the Fierce
Zebulun, the Steadfast
The Entrapping Pharisees
Moabite Messenger
Rezon, Son of Eliada
Unrepentant Moabites
Sorrow of Mary
Toss Deck:
So this deck tries to introduce Tossing as much as possible. With there being so few cards that focus on this, for now, I'm trying to make sure to do as much with those abilities as possible.
Dominants:
Crowd's Choice
Angel of the Lord
New Jerusalem
Son of God
Christian Martyr
Strife
Vain Philosophy
Lost Souls:
Displeased LS
Lost Boy LS
Open Hand LS
Forsaken LS
Punisher LS
Exiles LS
Hormah LS
Utility Cards:
Roman Spear
Covenant with Adam
Oath of Purity
Besieged
Unknown Nation
Coliseum
Goshen
Herod's Temple
Heroes:
Simon the Zealous
Thaddaeus
Eleazar, the Potentate
Eliud, the Revolutionary
Jacob, Follower of God
Jotham, the Mighty
Jeremiah, Hope Bringer
Zechariah, Son of Jehoiada
Good Enhancements:
Bless the Nations
Body Armor
Bow of Battle
By My Spirit
The Coming Prince
Feast of Unleavened Bread
Helmet
Sling Stones
Evil Characters:
The Brood of Vipers
Foreign Spearman
The Chief Priests
Nebuchadnezzar
The Entrapping Pharisees
Roman Spearmen
Evil Enhancements:
Cut Off
Hypocrite's Proselyte
Murder in the Temple
Plot to Kill
Romans Destroy Jerusalem
Roman Whip
Reserve:
Matthan, the Defender
The Mighty Warrior
Faith of Joshua
Hailstones
Mighty Men
The Lying Prophet
Arrogance
Jealousy
Emperor Claudius
The Plotting Pharisees
Crashfach2002:
Site Stall Deck:
This deck focuses on just making sure you don't have site access, and hoping that is enough to allow the offense to break through.
Dominants:
Angel of the Lord
New Jerusalem
Son of God
Burial
Christian Martyr
Strife
Vain Philosophy
Lost Souls:
Unfaithful LS
Awake LS
Dull LS
Destruction LS
Deck Discard LS
Vindicated LS
Shut Door LS
Utility Cards:
Fire Foxes
Sixth Seal / Terror
Prisoner at Gaza
Goliath's Sword
Land Dispute
Lingering in Sodom
Pillar of Salt
Golden Censer
Covenant of Palestine
Besieged
Ashkelon
Raamses
Sodom & Gomorrah
Jerusalem [TPC]
Lycaonia
Patmos
Heroes:
Angel of Warning
Angels of Wrath
Gabriel (I)
The Guardian Cherub
Servant Angel
Seven Trumpet Sounders
Good Enhancements:
Angelic Guidance
Overwhelming Presence
Evil Characters:
Afflicting Spirit
Army of Jericho
Canaan, the Cursed
Doomed Canaanites
Og, King of Bashan
Philistine Invaders
Evil Enhancements:
Abandonment
Bringing Grief
King's Pomp
Treachery of Jezebel
Baal Worship
Wickedness of Delilah
Reserve:
Fifth Bowl of Wrath
Fourth Bowl of Wrath
Seven Lamps of Fire
The Seven Trumpets
Pit of Dothan
One of Seven
Flaming Sword
Trumpet Judgments
Foreign Wives
Sisera's Army
Resource Manipulation Deck:
This deck focuses on draining your resources by not allowing you to use them, or taking them from you.
Dominants:
Angel of the Lord
New Jerusalem
Son of God
Voice from Heaven
Christian Martyr
Strife
Vain Philosophy
Lost Souls:
Oppressed LS
Accusers LS
Lawless LS
Hormah LS
Galileans LS
O.T. Only LS
Complacent LS
Utility Cards:
Judas Iscariot
The Prodigal Son
The Repentant Thief
Zaccheus, the Repentant
Sychar
Den of Thieves
Herod's Temple
Heroes:
Faithful Servant
Citizens of Sychar
The Good Samaritan
Jarius
The Nobleman
The Thankful Leper
Watchful Servant
The Woman at the Well
Good Enhancements:
Good Seed
Amazing Faith
Meeting the Messiah
Restoring the Afflicted
Talitha Kum!
Teaching in Parables
Evil Characters:
The Thief
The Ambushing Bandits
Barabbas
The Highwayman
The Mocking Thief
Plunderers
Temple Thieves
Evil Enhancements:
Regrets
Scattered
Table of Demons
Ambush!
Hurling Insults
Left for Dead
Stolen Treasures
Thievery of Judas
Reserve:
Restitution / Extortion
Ten Virgins
Samaritan Water Jar
Thirty Pieces of Silver
Jarius' Daughter
The Persistent Widow
Submission to Christ
Betrayal
Fence Jumpers
Seized by Babylon
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