Deck Strategies
Anje Falkenrath
Utilizes sacrifice and madness mechanics to generate incremental advantage and disrupt opponents while applying pressure through aggressive attacks.
Sevinne, the Chronoclasm
Focuses on flickering and recurring creatures to gain repeated value and overwhelm opponents over time.
Kadena, Slinking Sorcerer
Generates incremental value by creating tokens upon dealing combat damage and benefits from sacrificing creatures to fuel further plays.
Ghired, Conclave Exile
Leverages token creation and anthem effects to build a wide board, aiming to overwhelm opponents with large numbers of creatures.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
Using a 0/1 thrall sac outlet to remove negative counters and then add counters to a creature was a subtle but effective way to manipulate board state.
- 2
Foretelling powerful spells like Dragonmaster Outcast despite limited lands showcased a long-term value plan.
- 3
Sacrificing tokens and smaller creatures to trigger value from commanders and enchantments was a recurring theme and key to gaining incremental advantage.
- 4
Players were cautious with combat, often swinging with smaller groups and avoiding blocks that would trade unfavorably due to the fragile nature of their boards.
- 5
Utilizing Elemental Bond on a creature with power three or greater provided consistent card draw, enabling a player to maintain pressure through card advantage despite budget constraints.
Notable Cards

Elemental Bond

Dragonmaster Outcast

Scaretiller

Chemister's Insight

Wildfire Devils

Opulent Palace

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Cunning Evasion
Summary
The game unfolded with four players piloting distinctly janky, budget decks featuring commanders Anje Falkenrath, Sevinne, the Chronoclasm, Kadena, Slinking Sorcerer, and Ghired, Conclave Exile. Early turns focused heavily on ramping with suboptimal lands and casting smaller creatures, with incremental value plays like sacrificing tokens and utilizing counters to grow board presence. One key turning point occurred when a player cast Elemental Bond on a three-power creature, enabling consistent card draw that ramped up their board development. Combat phases featured strategic attacks and blocks, with players wary of trading too aggressively due to limited resources and the threat of sacrifice outlets. The game featured interactions involving sacrificing creatures for incremental advantage, foretelling spells, and careful use of enchantments to disrupt opponents. Ultimately, the gameplay revolved around leveraging jank synergies and incremental value rather than explosive combos, with players jockeying for board control while navigating the constraints of ultra-budget decks.
Description
“Grand Theft Contract”
For the faint of heart, gameplay begins at 9:47
Four dudes, out of cash and addicted to cardboard crack, struck a deal with a demon for unlimited booster packs…
…those booster packs just happened to be Fallen Empires.
Now the dudes are stuck on a nightmare plane, forced to play commander by the demon’s janky rules FOR ALL ETERNITY. And you get to watch!
Behold the torture of ultra-budget EDH as the dudes vie for the victor’s prize: the title of JANKLORD and one month in the real world.
Will they find a way to escape? Or play jank forevermore?
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(CREDITS)
DIRECTOR, WRITER, EDITOR, & PRODUCER
Daniel McLaughlin
STARRING
Joe Kroll, Daniel McLaughlin, John Mueller, Tim Prince, & Sean Sullivan
QUEST FOR THE JANKLORD IS
Daniel McLaughlin, Joe Kroll, John Mueller, Tim Prince, & Sean Sullivan
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
Timothy McLaughlin & Nathan Farley
(OUR PATRON SAINTS)
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER PATRONS
Aaron Bray
Alberto Talamantes
Chandler Blaylock
Dawson DeMars
James Renquist
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Andrew
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BaconAndDoritos
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Thomas Bilbaugh
Timothy Johnson
William Pratt
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MOST GLORIOUS PATRON SAINTS
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Bruce Stevens
Corbin Owens NPC
Dan Krause
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Richard Murphy
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Matthew Everhart
Max Rymer
Michael Shiery
MTG Lexicon
Nicholas Glavor
Robby Olson
Robert Bishop
Spencer McLauchlan
Spencer Pomeranz
Zach Wanner
SET, PROP, & COSTUME DESIGNER
Nathan Farley
ASST. COSTUME DESIGN
John Mueller
CARPENTER
Timothy McLaughlin
ASST. CARPENTERS/PAINTERS
Dawson Ehlke, Joe Kroll, Daniel McLaughlin,
John Mueller, Tim Prince, & Sean Sullivan
CINEMATOGRAPHY
Tim Prince
Daniel McLaughlin (Various, JS)
Samara Ehlke (Various Intro)
DEMON ILLUSTRATION
John Mueller
JANKLORD LOGO
Emory Allen
THEME SONG MUSIC
Dan Stewart of WINGMAN (wingmanmusic.bandcamp.com)
THEME SONG LYRICS
Daniel McLaughlin & Dan Stewart
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OTHER MUSIC:
“a ninja among culturachippers”, “COME FRUTA!”,
“The Pirate and the Dancer”, “Poppies”, “Death on the Battlefield", “The Black Kitty”, “The Black”, & “The White” by ROLEMUSIC
rolemusic.sawsquarenoise.com
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“Dark Sanctum (Boss Fight)” by VISAGER
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VARIOUS SOUND EFFECTS
Soundsnap
SPECIAL THANKS
Dan & Dan @ The Source Comics & Games in Roseville, MN
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