Beginner's Guide to Deck Posting
Hi,
New to the game? Want some advice on your deck? You're in the right place to do it.
There's just few things you might want to be aware of so that we can better help you - don't fear, it's really easy if you take a moment.
1) There are two main "formats" for this game.
One is Classic Constructed - this means all the cards are available for you to use. You're also allowed a 10 card "side deck" (if you've played Magic, it's like the "sideboard") - more on this later.
The other is Core Constructed - this means you can use all the cards printed in the last two "blocks". Blocks will have a number at the bottom indicating which block. As of the beginning of October 2011, this means that you will be able to use cards from the Worldbreaker Block (Block #5) and the Aftermath Block (Block #6).
There are additional "formats" that you may be building your deck for - "Block" format, "Raid", "Multiplayer", and "Lazy Peon" are some popular ones, but there are many many others.
So, when you're posting your deck, if you can tell us if you're building a Core or Classic deck (or something else), that would be awesome!
2) The second thing to do is to post your deck list in an easy to understand list. Post the abilities, allies, and equipment together with quantities and we'll better be able to help you. If you want, you can also post a side deck for Classic - but it's not necessary.
3) Next, posting some things that perhaps you want help with would be good. Perhaps you're having trouble against a mage deck with interrupts? Maybe you'd like to try to add more weapons to the build.
4) Lastly, if you have some sort of constraint, please let us know. Many players will immediately suggest certain cards, but you might not want to spend the money on rares, or you might not want to cut your son's favorite card from the deck, and so on. This way we'll know not to give you unwanted advice.
Example Deck
Format: Classic Format
Hero: Timmo Shadestep
Abilities - 14:
Carnage x3
Prey on the Weak x4
Purloin x4
Surge of Adrenalin x3
Allies - 24:
Apprentice Merry x4
Apprentice Teep x4
Instructor Giralo x4
Jeleane Nightbreeze x4
Kulvo Jadefist x4
Myriam Starcaller x4
Equipment - 4:
Blackout Truncheon x4
Locations - 4:
Eye of the Storm x4
Quests - 14:
Akama's Promise x4
Corki's Ransom x3
The Defias Brotherhood x3
Tabards of Illidari x4
Total: 60
Side Deck - 10:
Junkboxes Needed x4
Mikael the Blunt x2
Stab in the Dark x4
Purpose:
This deck is supposed to get out lots of allies quickly, possibly finishing with Myriam who can ready through Inspire with Instructor Giralo. This deck seems to have a problem with Horde Ferocity decks. Please help with suggestions - I can buy whatever cards you suggest to try it out; but I'd like to stay Alliance and the rogue is my favorite class.