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QUEST FOR THE JANKLORD Episode 7 | Jank EDH Commander Gameplay

QUEST FOR THE JANKLORD

Commanders featured in this video Reviewed & Verified

Deck Strategies

  • Anje Falkenrath

    Anje Falkenrath

    Utilizes sacrifice and madness mechanics to generate incremental advantage and disrupt opponents while applying pressure through aggressive attacks.

  • Sevinne, the Chronoclasm

    Sevinne, the Chronoclasm

    Focuses on flickering and recurring creatures to gain repeated value and overwhelm opponents over time.

  • Kadena, Slinking Sorcerer

    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

    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

    Elemental Bond

  • Dragonmaster Outcast

    Dragonmaster Outcast

  • Scaretiller

    Scaretiller

  • Chemister's Insight

    Chemister's Insight

  • Wildfire Devils

    Wildfire Devils

  • Opulent Palace

    Opulent Palace

  • Explore

    Explore

  • Cunning Evasion

    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 Jay Ellis-James Andrew Andrew Roberts BaconAndDoritos Bryan Greenwood Burton Miller Chris Hsueh Conner Pendergast Daniel Harrison David dean thurston Emory Allen Evan Falk Forner Hunter Mullins Jamie Dinsdale Joey Nemmer Jordan Gernsbacher Jordan Stafford Lawrence Wynn Mat McDonough Mike Berry peoii Rachel Reeves Raymond Brand Rhino620 Ryan Benson Ryan Velcheck Ryan Walker SciCat ShockTohp Thomas Bilbaugh Timothy Johnson William Pratt Zachary Lee Szparagowski

MOST GLORIOUS PATRON SAINTS alec martinak Brandon Bowen Bruce Stevens Corbin Owens NPC Dan Krause ero0senin gerritt perkins Majin Shinsa Mark Everhart Marthe Matthew Spidle Michael Tubb Nicolas Rhoades Paul Gil De Matos Richard Murphy Sir Slipps Sparx Zachary Huntington-Meath Aaron H. Alexander Frank Anton Klement Brady Merkl Caleb Welsh carlos umali Dan Gathman Daniel Aldrich Dylan Battard Eric Evilsizor Gabe Sheffield Gavin Markee John Riccardi Ledfox marco pani 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

MUSIC: www.purple-planet.com

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 creativecommons.org/licenses

“Dark Sanctum (Boss Fight)” by VISAGER visager.bandcamp.com

Digital Voyage by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses…) Artist: www.twinmusicom.org

8-Bit March by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses…) Artist: www.twinmusicom.org

VARIOUS SOUND EFFECTS Soundsnap

SPECIAL THANKS Dan & Dan @ The Source Comics & Games in Roseville, MN

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