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Kyle and Andy explore the impact of deck complexity on balance and discuss the categorization of directives in deck building.

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/

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