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{"ops":[{"insert":"The best way to get deck help is most definitely the discord. To add if you’re a new player getting a good 10 or so games with both precons will do you more good than tryna make something of your own. My suggestion join the discord there’s a ton of decks to look at and will guide you, and play more get a feel for what you like as that will truely be what you base your decks on. \n"}]}

{"ops":[{"insert":"Hey Danelli,\n\nGood question, and welcome to the wonderful world of Magic.\n\nThe LOTR set def is one of my favorites as well!\n\n"},{"attributes":{"underline":true,"bold":true},"insert":"First:"},{"insert":"\n\nOne tip I want to give you is to start with the question '"},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"what is it that I want my deck to do"},{"insert":"?' Do you enjoy creature damage or spellslinging? Do you like aggro or control? Do you want to win at any cost or play unique and creative cards?\n\nThen, ask yourself '"},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"how does my deck win"},{"insert":"?' Which play patterns or card combinations will give you a chance to win every game? Here I mean winning in the broadest sense of the word: it can mean killing all your opponents, but also pulling off a cool combo, or just getting to do "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"the thing"},{"insert":" you designed your deck to do.\n\nThose two questions should already give you enough direction to start building. TIP: "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/eytjhw/scryfall_search_primer_a_guide_for_people_who/?rdt=41291"},"insert":"Scryfall "},{"insert":"is my number one resource for finding cards. I highly suggest you use it.\n\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Then:"},{"insert":"\n\nThen I would suggest you think more in terms of categories, and less in terms of card types (instants, sorceries, creatures, etc).\n\nFor example, I have a "},{"attributes":{"background":"#fafafa","link":"https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=14fece966019238c&q=treebeard+gracious+host&udm=2&fbs=ABzOT_CWdhQLP1FcmU5B0fn3xuWpA-dk4wpBWOGsoR7DG5zJBr1qLlHFB6ZBcx-Arq68_wfw0s-Sy4efUF8x4O2idyUNU17MxNnWP-gPg-bH3QglMxJINyM4i32GPOhiyHOinjE1SNJ-lrwwfWI8tJPY6E6U6Q-vb3O-euuSKgF-383g6tbUXVM&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjntc2fgcGLAxUBgP0HHZrWB88QtKgLegQIEBAB&biw=1688&bih=876&dpr=1#vhid=BuUtKBl2cuhBUM&vssid=mosaic"},"insert":"Treebeard, Gracious Hos"},{"insert":"t deck. All it wants to do is gain life and make Treebeard as big as possible.\n\nAlmost all the cards in the deck serve one of three purposes:\n\n1) Lifegain (to make it bigger and bigger)\n2) Protection (without Treebeard I can't win, so I need it to survive)\n3) Draw/Mana (I need a steady supply of cards and mana to execute my gameplan)\n\nIf you first think about what you want your deck to do, then think what its win condition is, then the categories or types of cards you need will follow naturally.\n\n"},{"attributes":{"underline":true,"bold":true},"insert":"As for the specifics:"},{"insert":"\n\nAny deck will have at least some card draw and ramp (12 of each is good because then you're almost guaranteed to draw one of them in your first few turns).\n\nIt depends on the deck you're trying to build, but typically I recommend at least 35 lands, ideally 37-38 so you will reliably get enough lands in your first few turns. There's nothing more frustrating than not having enough mana to play your cool cards.\n\n1 or 2 boardwipes typically are also good to include, just in case.\n\n\nIf you have any more questions please let me know, happy to help you out over Discord as well if you want.\n\nHappy brewing, the sky (or your wallet) is the limit!\n"}]}