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Adventures in the Forgotten Realms | Game Knights 46 | Magic The Gathering Commander Gameplay EDH

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Decklists

Deck Strategies

  • Tiamat

    Tiamat

    Focuses on discarding dragons to later reanimate them, bringing a powerful army to the battlefield.

  • Kalain, Reclusive Painter

    Kalain, Reclusive Painter

    Generates treasure tokens to play powerful creatures early in the game and uses the commander's ability to make them even larger.

  • Drizzt Do'Urden

    Drizzt Do'Urden

    Relies on a suite of swords and equipment synergies, with double strike allowing for multiple equipment triggers.

  • Minsc, Beloved Ranger

    Minsc, Beloved Ranger

    Utilizes changelings to take advantage of the commander’s giant synergies, aiming to stomp over opponents with a formidable creature force.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    Amy's strategy of discarding dragons for later reanimation proved to be a powerful way to maintain board presence.

  • 2

    Michael's use of treasure tokens to ramp into high-cost creatures early in the game was a key factor in establishing board dominance.

  • 3

    Ladee's use of equipment synergies and double strike with Drizzt Do'Urden allowed for multiple equipment triggers, adding a layer of complexity to combat interactions.

  • 4

    Jimmy's use of changelings to take advantage of Minsc's giant synergies demonstrated a creative approach to deck building.

Notable Cards

  • Esper Sentinel

    Esper Sentinel

  • Vampiric Tutor

    Vampiric Tutor

  • Den of the Bugbear

    Den of the Bugbear

  • Nature's Claim

    Nature's Claim

  • Rampant Growth

    Rampant Growth

  • Explosive Vegetation

    Explosive Vegetation

Summary

In a thrilling game of commanders from the Adventures in the Forgotten Realms set, Amy, Michael, Ladee Danger and Jimmy brought their best strategies to the table. Amy's Tiamat deck focused on reanimating discarded dragons, while Michael's Kalain deck made use of treasure tokens to play powerful creatures early in the game. Ladee's Drizzt Do'Urden deck showcased an arsenal of swords and equipment synergies, and Jimmy's Minsc deck utilized changelings to capitalize on the commander’s giant synergies. Key turning points included Amy's reanimation of powerful dragons and Michael's early game ramp that allowed him to play high-cost creatures early on. Ladee's use of equipment synergies and Jimmy's changeling strategy also added layers of complexity to the game.

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Show Notes:

They may be the Forgotten Realms, but this is a game to remember! Actors and D&D live-play veterans Amy Vorpahl and Michael Sinclair II join the party with cosplayer/twitch streamer Ladee Danger and Jimmy Wong to test their mettle using commanders from the new Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms MTG set.

It’s Tiamat vs. Kalain vs. Drizzt vs. Minsc

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Where to find our guests online:

Amy Vorpahl Twitter: @vorpahlsword Instagram: @vorpahlsword www.amyvorpahl.com

Michael Sinclair II Twitter: @MichaelCrits Instagram: @michaelcrits twitch.tv/michaelcrits


Deck lists:

Amy’s Tiamat: www.archidekt.com/decks/4663993/amys_tiamat_game_knights_46

Michael’s Kalain: www.archidekt.com/decks/4663989/michaels_kalain_game_knights_46

Jimmy’s Minsc: www.archidekt.com/decks/4663991/jimmys_minsc_game_knights_46

Ladee’s Drizzt: www.archidekt.com/decks/4663995/ladee_dangers_drizzt_game_knights_46


Credits:

Directed by: Jake Boss Editors: Josh Murphy, Manson Leung and Jake Boss Produced by: Josh Lee Kwai and Ashlen Rose VFX, Animations and GFX: Sam Waldow Assistant VFX: Patrick Nan Director of Photography: Jake Boss Sound Mix: Jake Boss Theme Music: Post Malone Production Design: Ladee Danger

Yawgmoth (voice): Craig Blanchette Kalain (voice): Ashlen Rose Dockside Extortionist & Minsc (voice): Jake Boss

“Characters” Sketch:

Directed by: Josh Lee Kwai Produced by: Ashlen Rose and Josh Lee Kwai Written by: Jordan Pridgen and Dan Sheehan Edited by: Gaurav Gulati Director of Photography: Jon Salmon Gaffer: Jamie Sutor VFX Artist: Sam Waldow Additional VFX: Jake Boss Art Direction/Production Design: Ladee Danger and Ashlen Rose Hair & Makeup: Dre Ronayne Sound Mix: Jake Boss and Josh Lee Kwai

(appearing) Rogue: Beth May Monk: Xolo Mariduena Cleric: Krystina Arielle Wizard: Brian Kibler Lolth: Ladee Danger Bard: Gaurav Gulati Sorcerer: Jeff Cannata Druid: Will Campos Warlock: Riley Silverman Fighter: Erika Ishii Barbarian: Alicia Marie Jimmy Wong Josh Lee Kwai


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