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Johnny Downtime 1

This is my first published deck. It has done very well, and wins about 75% of the games I play. I hope to find some weaknesses through your critiquing that remain un-revealed due to my small player group. The one time a really got hosed was against a keyhole MaxX deck when i just could not draw end the run ice.

There are not many new cards, and maybe it's just that the meta in my group has not progressed past Order and Chaos, but I feel like it should be weaker than it seems. I assumed Clot would ruin the classic biotic scoring strategy, but I have yet to play against it. I only play casually and in local store tournaments.

Strategy: If you draw an end the run ice and mandatory upgrades, keep the hand and rush it ignoring other servers. Four clicks a turn wins games. Otherwise, or after attempting this, protect all central servers with 3+layers of taxing NEXT and Grail ice. One remote will be for hosting Adonis Campaigns, and as a supplementary scoring location should you not draw enough Biotic Labor.

Use Excalibur over R&D or Archives depending on what strategy the runner takes. Keep a second in your hand for adding to other Grail ice. Architect lets you install on the runner's turn, don't forget the credit from your ID.

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