The North Unites - Winner (4-0) Mr. Nice Guy's Store Tourney 1.0

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This is one of the better looking Stark decks I've seen recently. Nice work with the report and the performance!

What if the opponent puts out enough in setup/Turn 1 to stop you ever getting that military challenge through?

@CameronD, thanks so much man! That honestly means a lot. I read all your posts and reviews on cardgamedb, so I am honored to receive a shout out!

@TheBrokenMeeple, very good point. The beauty of this deck is that there are multiple ways to win and combat an opponent's heavy military presence. Here are a few options:

During my Game 4 against Targ/Lion, my opponent had out Jaime, Syrio, The Hound, Drogon, and Rhaegal... It was not looking good for a military win on my side. However, I had out arguably the best Stark character, Eddard (WOTN), Syrio, Maester Luwin, Arya (WOTN),a few chuds, Jory, and--finally Robb. I could not beat him in military. I would block so he wouldn't get an unopposed, then stealth out his power icon characters for an unopposed power win with Eddard and Robb, that's 5 power in 1 challenge... He had to start playing differently--ultimately, this is how I won.

Moreover, the deck has stealth with Arya and Syrio. Those 2 plus one more 6 coster can bypass 3 of your opponent's characters which makes it very easy to win--use Ice and Winter Is Coming.

Additionally, another good tactic is to pull Nymeria with A Time For Wolves or Wolf Dreams, place her on Catelyn or Sansa. Win an intrigue by the right amount and use intimidate with Nyermia to kneel one of their big military characters.

Last, Wardens Of The North allows for this exact reason to pull off a mil win--if need be. You can undercommit your attack, then pull in additional characters as need be. I attack with 9 STR, opponent blocks with 11 STR, and here comes Sansa or Catelyn to allow me the win.

Definitely a few ways to pilot the deck around high mil opposition!

@TheBrokenMeeple, oops, I meant I had out Arya (Core) not Arya (WOTN) in my Game 4.

I guess, though that's an unusual board state for both sides to have so many characters on it unless it was Turn 5+ and military just wasn't happening ever. Never used Syrio yet, I know everyone loves him, but it's another expensive character to get out on top of all the other expensive characters. As if gold isn't already sparse enough as it is.

@TheBrokenMeeple, it was Turn 2 or 3, I believe... I played Sneak Attack and he played Trading With The Pentoshi. Usually, it will be difficult for your opponent to out Mil you on turn 1, but it is possible. I definitely hear you with concerns for Syrio, but trust me, he is outstanding. He has stealth, plus giving another character a mil icon (Protection from Nymeria Sand) and stealth is fantastic.

Still on the fence with Pentoshi. In Turn 1 it's an insane gamble, even after that it's only guaranteed advantage when your opponent has no cards in hand.

@TheBrokenMeeple, agreed. Pentoshi turn 1 is not usually wise. Although some players will say it works for them. I believe it's best as a mid-game plot, where your opponent has very, very few cards in hand so they are top decking and cannot make full use of the +3 gold.

Nice deck. Would you change anything with the new cards from this coming chapter pack?

@Travis Snow, thanks so much, man! I really appreciate it. Well, I always test out new cards and get a feel for how the new cards are played. To be honest, I think Ward can be useful but also it may just sit in your hand. Septa Mordane is more exciting to me. Sansa becomes STR 6 with renown, Arya (Core) becomes a tri-con with stealth.

Those will be interesting, but the card I am looking forward to the most is the Kings Of Winter agenda coming out in the next few months! I think the Starks will be able to play this very well.

Septa Mordane seemed like an obvious swap for Luwin. Without Jon in the deck his is limited and 1 less strength too.

I know you talked about the flexibility of a Time for Wolves. I was thinking maybe taking out either that or Sneak Attack for Close Call. It helps mitigate one of the giants getting an early kill. I realize you run a ton of dupe but just in case a key character goes down it helps and the card draw is nice and it's Winter.

I attest that this deck is well thought out and well built. @Guardian0988 is also good pilot as I was his round 4 opponent. When he wasn't busy doing military 3 claim he was taking 2-3 power at time. My deck was built around controlling his board. It does an excellent job of protecting itself from kill control. I use mirra maz and ptts as others to control what opponents can do to me.

I will say dueling Syrio's is why this game went to turn 7. If one side lost a Syrio the game could have turned quickly. He's such a beast giving you a second stealth character its worth all 5 gold.

Why no almost a single copy of Jon Snow? It is damn good with Rob.

@cligato7, thanks so much man! We had a great game and you are absolutely right that Syrio was MVP.

@xikitins, Jon Snow is definitely good with Robb. However, Jon's sole ability is to sacrifice to stand. On the other hand, Grey Wind is just as good--if not better--than Jon for the standing with Robb tactic. Grey Wind has intimidate, and can kill your small characters to stand your team. Also, Grey Wind can kill their small characters. I believe Grey Wind flows better with this deck, and he can be pulled with A Time For Wolves and Wolf Dreams.

Thank you! It is a great deck. What do you think about ser Rodrik?

@Acudogon, I have made some changes to this deck since the release of True Steel. Ser Rodrik does not make the cut. Insight is great, but the renown power gain from the other 6 costers are better. The best 6 cost characters are Robb, Ned, and The Blackfish.