Ciabatta (TO) vs Physch (CG) at GenCon Round 1 Pool 10. TL;DW: Don’t overcommit with Grognack.
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Postet by: Airstone
15. November 2021
A fun match up.
Both sides have the capability to one turn kill the other, so you can't be too aggressive with either faction. I generally feel TO has an edge because they have a lot of health to weather the early CG push.
For TO...
I tend to not risk For Glory. Not having bodies blocking riders and climbers leaves Grog out in the open. I tend to want to use more commons in this match up for this same reason.
Chargers are a nice way to get extra summons from the same summoning spot if the CG start clogging your portals.
I'll keep a Fury to retreat instead of pressing the attack.
For most match ups I'm trying to get a line of dudes with Brutal Force in order to trap or take down champs or the summoner. If you are unable to kill Sneeks, he can generally sly away. I also try to get a forward portal to press the attack and protect a flank. This may not be as useful in this match up since Sneeks can usually clog them up.
For CG
Don't overuse Sneeks due to the risk of getting one turn killed.
Be aggressive and hope the cards come up just right.
Clog opponents portals.
Always keep a spare common in the back for Sneek's to Sly to.