Samwise Gamgee vs Frodo | Sam vs Eowyn vs Sophina | Wernog EDH / CMDR game play

Deck Strategies

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  Samwise Gamgee

  Samwise Gamgee's deck focused on generating tokens using Academy Manufacturer and Rosie to put +1/+1 counters on creatures and build a formidable board state.

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  Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit

  Frodo's deck focused on creating food tokens and gaining life, with Elanor Gardener providing additional land ramp.

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  Éowyn, Shieldmaiden

  Fred's strategy with Éowyn involved casting creatures like Grand Abolisher and controlling the battlefield with Thalia, guardian of thrin.

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  Wernog, Rider's Chaplain

  AR's deck, featuring Wernog and Sophina, leveraged the generation of clue tokens from Sophina and used Arcbound Condor to control the board by giving creatures -1/-1 counters.

Gameplay Insights

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  Mark's use of Dusk was a game-changer, neutralizing the unexpectedly large Hobbits, disrupting Samwise Gamgee's strategy.

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  AR's use of Saina and Arcbound Condor provided a useful control mechanism, allowing him to keep opponent's creatures in check.

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  Fred's deployment of Thalia, guardian of thrin, created a control environment that limited the opponents' ability to cast non-creature spells.

Notable Cards

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  Dusk // Dawn

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  Arcbound Condor

Summary

The game kicked off with relatively balanced board states, each player establishing their mana bases and setting up their respective strategies. The Academy Manufacturer played a pivotal role in Samwise Gamgee's deck, generating an abundance of tokens and allowing for significant +1/+1 counter accumulation via Rosie. However, Mark's Dusk spell, which destroyed the unexpectedly large Hobbits, shifted the tempo of the game. AR, playing Wernog and Sophina, leveraged Saina, generating clue tokens and using the Arcbound Condor to strategically control the board by giving creatures -1/-1. Despite a strong counteroffensive from Fred, AR's board state proved overwhelming, and he was able to swing for significant damage.