Deck Strategies
Davros, Dalek Creator
Swarm the board with Dalek tokens, force opponents to discard, and drain life through damage triggers and token generation.
The Thirteenth Doctor
Cast spells from outside the hand to place plus one plus one counters on creatures, enhancing board presence and synergy with Doctor's companions.
The Fourth Doctor
Focus on historic spells and Doctor's companions to generate clues, crew vehicles, and gain incremental value for sustained pressure.
The Tenth Doctor
Utilize suspension and time counter mechanics to manipulate the board state, grow creatures like Rose Tyler, and increase attack potency.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
Davros' use of The Toy Maker trap was a clever way to pressure opponents' life totals while drawing cards, maintaining card advantage and board control.
- 2
The Fourth Doctor's strategy of crewing Bessie the Doctor's Roadster with Sarah Jane Smith allowed for unblockable damage and consistent chip damage on key players.
- 3
Matt's management of suspension and time counters with the Tenth Doctor, especially in synergy with Rose Tyler, created a growing threat that forced opponents to respond.
- 4
The Thirteenth Doctor player's careful casting of spells from outside their hand maximized plus one plus one counters across their creatures, boosting overall board strength.
- 5
Chris' casting of historic spells consistently triggered clues and synergized well with his Doctor's companions to maintain steady resource gain.
- 6
Scott's casting of Yasmin Khan and Clara Oswald further enhanced his deck's counter and synergy potential, preparing for a stronger mid to late game presence.
Notable Cards
Rose Tyler
Sarah Jane Smith
Clara Oswald
Stormcarved Coast
Exotic Orchard
Thought Vessel
Path to Exile
Ancient Den
Temple of the False God
Cyber Conversion
Summary
The game began with players developing their mana bases and establishing board presence, each focusing on their commanders' unique synergies. Scott, playing the Thirteenth Doctor, aimed to build up plus one plus one counters by casting spells from outside his hand, while the player controlling Davros, Dalek Creator, sought to swarm the board with Dalek tokens and drain opponents' life. Chris, piloting the Fourth Doctor, leveraged historic spells and Doctor's companions to generate value and clues. Matt, with the Tenth Doctor, utilized suspension mechanics to manipulate time counters and grow his board, particularly with Rose Tyler becoming a formidable threat. Key turning points included the Davros player casting The Toy Maker trap to chip away at opponents' life totals while drawing cards, and the Fourth Doctor's use of historic spells to crew vehicles and gain clues. Matt's aggressive use of suspension and time counter manipulation, coupled with Rose Tyler's increasing power, pressured the table significantly. The Thirteenth Doctor player amplified their board by casting Yasmin Khan and Clara Oswald, synergizing well with the plus one plus one counters theme. Davros maintained board control through damage triggers and token creation, while the Fourth Doctor executed efficient attacks with vehicles and companions. The interplay of these strategies led to escalating board states with multiple threats and resource advantages.