Also Ed, might art of the problem be that you're using 60 cards? It is possible to beat false gods with 0 upped cards. But not with much consistency. Wanna beat Aether? Use gravity, dark, fire, aether, dark, or life. There's this wonderful website for finding things. It's called Google. Try it maybe?
Ed, I earn about 1500 in 3-4 games with a bit of luck. There is a great, but fantastic experience curve. Please actually play the game more before qqing about it.
I love these games, but I feel the equipment and store problems still exist, though they're easier to sort through. Maybe try a Monster's Den 1.5 style equip system?
Cheezey, why shouldnt protect stack? Should strike not activate more than once per turn? And why would you want to render Svet decks and Righteous COMPLETELY unusable?
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