Need advice on [Crime/Scholar] - will this work?

[tisonpomrt]

5 Ancient Map
5 Knowledge is Power
5 The Discovery
5 Laboratory Research
5 Forced Charity

5 Military Intimidation

5 Military Brutality

5 Ezio Auditore, Assassin
5 Master Assassin
5 Ezio Auditore, Mentor


Would this deck be able to score some wins or is it a total flop?

Any comments will be appreciated.

Thank u.

[Brontobeuf]

Are you sure you can handle rush and combos?
Also, you are very vulnerable to Scientific Espionnage and Pick Your Poison.

[rexseraphim]

It will be slow. Besides, without 11 cost cards, the discovery and laboratory research will be very unworthy .

[lurifaxb]

Jul 29, 2012 9:25:03 GMT -5 rexseraphim said:

It will be slow. Besides, without 11 cost cards, the discovery and laboratory research will be very unworthy .

The whole idea is to discard thieves and bring them back with military brutality.


It can work. But I agree, it will be very slow vs. rush decks (site and agent).

Consider putting in some anti cards against these decks. Lassitude and impeding pandemic are good at slowing them down.

[kyleess]

I have a deck like this. I would add a Maria or two to deal with fast rushing opponents and discreet calling to get her in hand. Also, discreet calling is nice because you will inevitably end up with opening draws that have all your discard and none of your big agents. This way, you can tutor them up and get some resources while you wait for something to do.

I like Piri and Sci Esp in this deck because you are very vulnerable to counters due to the deck taking so long to develop. If they put a Holy Calling down, they will figure out what you're up to and kill your Military Intimidations.

A tip on playing it: if you have the resources (happens to me about 1/4 of the time), dropping Ezio before your first Military Brutality can basically end the game as they won't be able to counter anything unless they also have a Piri. In fact, if they put out Piri early, I find it is best just to fold.

[Joek]

Try a Maria Auditore to force-Discard them.
EDIT: Ninja'd by Kylesss

[tisonpomrt]

Thanks for all ur suggestions.

I've been trying out a few games with this deck and the results are a mixed bag.

Bottom line, not for me I guess. Can't keep up with new cards coming in, old cards getting discarded, watching opponent scoring right and left, trying to look at cards on field when suddenly a discard selection screen comes up blocking the view and ruins my line of thoughts.

I'm not a multi-tasker after all. LOL.

[kyleess]

Jul 29, 2012 9:37:36 GMT -5 lurifaxb said:

Jul 29, 2012 9:25:03 GMT -5 rexseraphim said:

Lassitude and impeding pandemic are good at slowing them down.

Now that's a good idea. I don't think I've ever used Lassitude. Now may be the time.

[rexseraphim]

Jul 29, 2012 9:37:36 GMT -5 lurifaxb said:

Jul 29, 2012 9:25:03 GMT -5 rexseraphim said:

It will be slow. Besides, without 11 cost cards, the discovery and laboratory research will be very unworthy .

The whole idea is to discard thieves and bring them back with military brutality.


It can work. But I agree, it will be very slow vs. rush decks (site and agent).

Consider putting in some anti cards against these decks. Lassitude and impeding pandemic are good at slowing them down.

oh, I forgot the effect of Military Brutality

[rexseraphim]

Currently working on it, I like this concept

[rexseraphim]

I put in some Quick Study as multifunctional tutor, kick out Master Assassin, put in some Giovanni for tool box.
Replace Ancinet Map with Den Defense for income.
Still trying

My playbook
Focusing on discarding Ezio Mentor, use Military Intimidation to protect Brutality.
After riviving Ezio Mentor, it will become easier.
Save Ezio Assassin As tool box

[Tuism]

I've been thinking about this and I think the only real use for Brutality right now is to run a normal thief super draw deck, and pack 2-3 Brutalities to refill your HQ when you run out of steam.

Otherwise it's just too slow/unreliable/takes too much to set up.

[rexseraphim]

Aug 2, 2012 7:46:20 GMT -5 Tuism said:

I've been thinking about this and I think the only real use for Brutality right now is to run a normal thief super draw deck, and pack 2-3 Brutalities to refill your HQ when you run out of steam.

Otherwise it's just too slow/unreliable/takes too much to set up.

Totally agree, you need to put thing in archive, you have to get at least 10 gold, you have to protect Brutality. Too much work.