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Outlaws of Thunder Junction w/Taalia Vess | Game Knights 69 | Magic The Gathering Commander Gameplay

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Decklists

Deck Strategies

  • Ghired, Mirror of the Wilds

    Ghired, Mirror of the Wilds

    This deck aims to create numerous tokens to overwhelm opponents and swing out for victory.

  • Felix Five-Boots

    Felix Five-Boots

    The deck focuses on attackers that grant value upon dealing combat damage, aiming to break through opponent's defenses and seize control of the game.

  • Breeches, the Blastmaker

    Breeches, the Blastmaker

    This deck leverages its commander's ability to cast multiple spells per turn, aiming to set up a chaotic value engine that overwhelms opponents.

  • Obeka, Splitter of Seconds

    Obeka, Splitter of Seconds

    The deck capitalizes on the multiple upkeeps that Obeka grants, using high-impact upkeep triggers to control the game and wear down opponents.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    The early game was marked by classic Commander ramp strategies, with each player casting a 2-mana ramp spell on their second turn.

  • 2

    The introduction of the 'Bounty' mechanic from the Outlaws of Thunder Junction set added an extra layer of strategy to the game, encouraging players to quickly deal damage to the player with the most life in order to claim rewards.

  • 3

    The use of Secure Tribe Elder, an early game creature, set up the potential for one player to quickly claim the first Bounty reward, demonstrating the importance of early board presence.

Notable Cards

  • Thought Vessel

    Thought Vessel

  • Talisman of Dominance

    Talisman of Dominance

  • Talisman of Curiosity

    Talisman of Curiosity

Summary

In this exciting game, the players utilized their commanders' unique abilities to establish control over the board. Ghired, Mirror of the Wilds, was used to create an army of tokens, generating a significant threat to the other players. Felix Five-Boots, on the other hand, leveraged its ability to double triggers upon dealing combat damage, leading to a value-driven game plan. Breeches, the Blastmaker, aimed to create explosive value by casting multiple spells per turn, supported by a substantial amount of treasure tokens. Lastly, Obeka, Splitter of Seconds, utilized its extra upkeep triggers to torment opponents. The game was filled with strategic plays and dramatic turns, ultimately concluding when one player managed to meet their deck's win condition and eliminate the rest.

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Howdy stranger!

I take it you ain’t from around these parts. This here’s Game Knights: Outlaws of Thunder Junction, and we got all sorts of seedy characters. Keep an eye out for newcomer Taalia Vess, MTG influencer, personality, and known ne’er-do-well. Then there’s the dastardly Ashlen Rose, back again from parts unknown. They’ll be face-to-face with the regulars, Josh Lee Kwai and Jimmy Wong. Looks like a Wild West stand-off for the ages. You won’t wanna miss it!

It’s Ghired vs. Felix vs. Obeka vs. Breeches

This town ain’t big enough for the four of ‘em, cuz ONLY ONE MAY STAND!


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Where to find our guests online:

Taalia Vess: Twitter: @TaaliaVess Instagram: @taaliavess WhatNot: @taaliavess TikTok: @taaliavess Twitch: www.twitch.tv/taaliavess

Ashlen Rose: Twitter: @AshlenRose Instagram: @rawritsashlen TikTok: @ashlen_rose


Deck Lists:

Taalia’s Ghired: www.archidekt.com/decks/6864127/taalias_ghired_game_knights_69

Ashlen’s Felix: www.archidekt.com/decks/6857162/ashlens_felix_game_knights_69

Jimmy’s Breeches: www.archidekt.com/decks/6856586/jimmys_breeches_game_knights_69

JLK’s Obeka: www.archidekt.com/decks/6856302/jlks_obeka_game_knights_69


Credits:

Director & Lead Editor: Josh Murphy Executive Producer: Josh Lee Kwai Co-Producer: Jimmy Wong Editors: Manson Leung & Jake Boss Lead VFX: Sam Waldow VFX Artist: Evan Limberger Post Production Supervisor: Jake Boss Assistant Editor: Arthur Meadowcroft Director of Photography: Jake Boss Sound Mix & Rules Expert: Josh Murphy Writers: Jamie Block & Jordan Pridgen Art Director: Ashlen Rose Deck Coordinators: Rachel Weeks & Jamie Block Theme Music: Post Malone Western Music Arrangement: Zach Heyde Main Title Sequence: Gaurav Gulati


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