WOE Storybook | Commander VS | Magic: the Gathering Gameplay

Deck Strategies

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  Greta, Sweettooth Scourge

  This deck was built around the theme of the fairy tale Hansel and Gretel, using food tokens and creatures that represent children. The win condition likely involved taking advantage of Greta's abilities to create food tokens and deal damage.

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  Gimli, Mournful Avenger

  The Gimli deck was based on the story of Jack and the Beanstalk, featuring a giant-themed strategy. The goal was to steal artifacts and use the giants' strength to overpower opponents.

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  Hylda of the Icy Crown

  This deck's theme was the Snow Queen or Disney's Frozen. It aimed to tap down opponents' creatures, create tokens, and swing in for damage.

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  Beluna Grandsquall // Seek Thrills

  Paired with companion Keruga, the Macrosage, this deck was based on the book 'Nibbles the Book Monster'. It included cards from various fairy tales, with a plan to 'nibble' through the storyline and outlast opponents.

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  Keruga, the Macrosage

  Serving as a companion to Beluna Grandsquall, this deck aimed to leverage Keruga's ability to draw cards and provide a benefit from having high-cost cards in the deck.

Gameplay Insights

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  The use of the Storyteller Pixie in combination with adventure spells was a clever way to gain advantage and draw cards.

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  The Snow Queen-themed deck effectively controlled the board by tapping down opponents' creatures.

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  The use of food tokens in the Hansel and Gretel-themed deck was an interesting strategy that added an additional layer of strategy to the game.

Notable Cards

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  Storyteller Pixie

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  Giant

Summary

In a whimsical set-up, the players took on the challenge of building decks around fairy tale themes. The game saw a variety of strategies employed, from using giants and dwarves to snow-themed creatures and even food tokens. There were many instances of players attempting to control the board, leading to a back-and-forth struggle for dominance. Ultimately, the game was decided by a combination of strategic plays and a bit of luck, with the player using the Snow Queen theme effectively controlling the board.