Directives | An Exploration in Deck Complexity

Everyone is always testing the boundaries of balance in decks. How does complexity impact balance? Kyle brings to the table a consideration to explore with Andy is trying to categorize an idea in directives, which might be different jobs sets of cards have in a deck. Kyle and Andy then discuss how multi-directive decks might be facilitated or become too cumbersome, depending on the commander or the ask. Look for links to deck lists on our lists-from-the-pod channel on Discord. Check out Andy's other podcast ------------------- Look for Legendary Creature - EDH on Patreon Find us on YouTube ------------------- Music this episode comes courtesy of Makeup and Vanity Set – https://makeupandvanityset.bandcamp.com/

All kinds of new knowledge, all kinds of new spells! There's a lot to pay attention to in this set for all kinds of commander players. The LCP listeners have their picks and we sprinkle in the cards that are shaking out on top in EDH. Look for links to deck lists on our lists-from-the-pod channel on Discord. Check out Andy's other podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Zosr3qlc1rbTpTeWX3Z2S ------------------- Look for Legendary Creature - EDH on Patreon Find us on YouTube

We've been talking about spellslinger all month, let's see what the wizarding school is giving us to build with. Every new legend that is legal as a commander from the set is reviewed by you, the listeners. Your insights are coming across the microphone with the added commentary from Kyle, Andy, and Tiffany. Whether it's going to be a new favorite in the zone, has an odd fit, belongs in the 99, or just plain isn't good, let's talk about it. Look for links to deck lists on our lists-from-the-pod channel on Discord. ------------------- Look for Legendary Creature - EDH on Patreon Find us on YouTube Check out Andy's other podcast ------------------- Music this episode comes courtesy of Makeup and Vanity Set – https://makeupandvanityset.bandcamp.com/

Let's see what we learned and what you all are doing. Whether it's the big splashy spells, or a chain of small spells, a deluge on your turn, or waiting for the right moment to spring the right spell, you all are doing it. All across the color pie--though you all seem to be partial to red--spells are slinging. Follow along for all the cool tech and ideas you listeners are bringing to the table. (00:00:00) - Introduction & Setup (00:15:56) - Kaza, Roil Chaser (00:34:49) - Geralf, the Fleshwright (00:49:33) - Tersa Lightshatter (01:02:03) - Zevlor, Elturel Exile (01:24:28) - Trostani, Three Whispers (01:39:24) - Balmor, Battlemage Captain (01:49:38) - Other Mentions & Closing Thoughts Look for links to deck lists on our lists-from-the-pod channel on Discord. Check out Andy's other podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Zosr3qlc1rbTpTeWX3Z2S ------------------- Look for Legendary Creature - EDH on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarycreature Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/legendarycreaturepodcast ------------------- Music this episode comes courtesy of Home – https://home96.bandcamp.com/

Who needs to use their turn when the luxury of timing is on their side? Some may think of the classic spellslinger as annoyingly taking their turn on someone else's turn--check the last episode to explore why that doesn't need to be the case. In this episode, Andy gets into the reasons for delaying actions until the needful moment, how to keep that from becoming a pitfall, and how this stance can be leveraged in a variety of deck concepts. Look for links to deck lists on our lists-from-the-pod channel on Discord. ------------------- Look for Legendary Creature - EDH on Patreon Find us on YouTube Check out Andy's other podcast ------------------- Music this episode comes courtesy of Makeup and Vanity Set – https://makeupandvanityset.bandcamp.com/

We talked about the mana value composition of a spellslinger deck, now let's get into thinking about the deck's posture. Often times we can craft decks and we let the archetype and cards dictate whether we are aggressively playing cards or waiting for the right moment to strike. Andy explores how we can be more deliberate with the choice and gets into examples of how spellslinger can be constructed to aggressively play its cards, rather than waiting for specific moments. (00:00:00) - Introduction (00:03:15) - Proactive vs. Reactive (00:33:40) - Ashling Rekindled // Ashling Rimebound (01:01:54) - Jori En, Ruin Diver (01:30:32) - Neriv, Crackling Vanguard (01:51:46) - Krark + Vial Smasher (02:24:28) - Closing Thoughts Look for links to deck lists on our lists-from-the-pod channel on Discord. Check out Andy's other podcast. ------------------- Look for Legendary Creature - EDH on Patreon Find us on YouTube ------------------- Music this episode comes courtesy of Makeup and Vanity Set – https://makeupandvanityset.bandcamp.com/

Andy gave the overview of low mana value spellslinger last episode. Let's get into the high mana value. The distinction may be lost on some and obvious to others, but the capacity of low mana value and high mana value spellslinger decks is worth noting. Andy takes a dive into the tools, textures, and payoffs that can serve as the reason for sitting in the School of High Mana Value. Look for links to deck lists on our lists-from-the-pod channel on Discord. Check out Andy's other podcast. ------------------- Look for Legendary Creature - EDH on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarycreature Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/legendarycreaturepodcast ------------------- Music this episode comes courtesy of Dan Terminus – https://dan-terminus.bandcamp.com/

In classic LCP fashion, let's add nuance to the spellslinger archetype. With years of casting spells and an upcoming visit Strixhaven scheduled, Andy sets up the spellslinger series by delineating two schools of spellslinger decks: the low mana value and the high mana value. With the notion in mind of the two strategies functioning like their own schools of the archetype, Andy plumbs the theoretical depths of why low mana value spellslinger decks require their own unique approach and assessment of valuable tools. Look for links to deck lists on our lists-from-the-pod channel on Discord. Check out Andy's other podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Zosr3qlc1rbTpTeWX3Z2S ------------------- Look for Legendary Creature - EDH on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarycreature Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/legendarycreaturepodcast ------------------- Music this episode comes courtesy of Dan Terminus – https://dan-terminus.bandcamp.com/

We've been showcasing enchantment ideas or the whole month. Your turn. Kyle and Andy with the help of Nick from Commander Theory have been exploring what is possible with enchantments over the last three episodes and looking at how the thematic concepts have expanded in design scope and play possibilities. Now we turn to the Patreon supporting listeners for their deck ideas to see how you've been using enchantments to play EDH. (00:00:00) - Introduction & Setup (00:07:15) - Satsuki, the Living Lore (00:20:05) - Tatsunari, Toad Rider (00:38:55) - Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty (00:57:43) - Araumi of the Dead Tide (01:11:03) - Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor (01:23:52) - Anikthea, Hand of Erebos (01:35:08) - Closing Thoughts Look for links to deck lists on our lists-from-the-pod channel on Discord. Check out Andy's other podcast. ------------------- Look for Legendary Creature - EDH on Patreon Find us on YouTube ------------------- Music this episode comes courtesy of Home – https://home96.bandcamp.com/

Like any EDH archetype, tools and resources for enchantress have changed with the expansion of the game. Let's explore that. Kyle brings Andy into an exploration of what cards existed in the enchantress realm a la 2018--a time when commander was starting to get some dedicated tools designed for the archetype and that were generally expanding the type's capabilities. He then compares that against what is surfacing to the top on EDHREC today. Kyle shares a few illustrating deck concepts for both the 2018 era and what can be done now. Look for links to deck lists on our lists-from-the-pod channel on Discord. Check out Andy's other podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Zosr3qlc1rbTpTeWX3Z2S ------------------- Look for Legendary Creature - EDH on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarycreature Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/legendarycreaturepodcast ------------------- Music this episode comes courtesy of Home – https://home96.bandcamp.com/