Eternal Lite Corp Banlist 1.0 - Please read description

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This is the ban list for Eternal Lite as of 9/12/23. The goal of this format is to create a large pool of options for players to enjoy the classic feel of Netrunner. We have tried to ban any combos or single cards that reduce the gameplay to a point where it is no longer about two players in the attempt to get 7 agenda points or a flatline. This list is a first draft and your feedback is not only welcome, but encouraged. Please feel free to leave a comment below discussing a card that you might think should've made it onto this list or perhaps something that is banned that you feel can be a part of a more relaxed eternal format. As always, please be respectful.

The following ID's are banned.

Jinteki: Potential Unleashed

Mti Mwekundu: Life Improved

Ob Superheavy Logistics: Extract. Export. Excel.

Skorpios Defense Systems: Persuasive Power

Titan Transnational: Investing In Your Future

In addition to the cards in this decklist, you may only include 1 copy per card name of the following in an Eternal Lite deck. (For example, you may include both Border Control and Breached Dome in the same deck, but you could not include two or more copies of Border Control)

Border Control
Breached Dome
Cyberdex Sandbox
DNA Tracker
Fairchild 3.0
Fully Operational
Global Food Initiative
Manegarm Skunkworks
SSL Endorsement

--- WHOA WHAT IS GOING ON HERE? ---

This list is an attempt to create a fun Netrunner environment for our local meta and we think it could be a potential option for players around the globe. Originally inspired by The Big Boy's "The Classic Format", the goal of Eternal Lite is to harken back to the "golden age" of Netrunner. Taken from his original description of his goals, this reflects our objectives with Eternal Lite.

  • The return of as many classic Netrunner cards as possible.
  • The aggressive removal of combo decks – These decks are fun puzzles to make and test, but quickly become tiresome to face. If you want to play combos then play Eternal.
  • The removal of alternate win-conditions that only detract from the health of the game – Netrunner is a dynamic, intricate game, where multiple factors must be taken into account on every strategic decision. Cards that make the game more linear and reduce decisions add no value.
  • A dialing back on Icebreaker and Economy power-creep – This is not supposed to be a ‘broken’ format. The objective here is to find a balanced form of Netrunner in a classic form.

Following these philosophies, we aim to create a balanced format that promotes deck diversity and the interesting and interactive gameplay that Netrunner is known for.

In addition to the cards on the above list, certain cards are on a watchlist for a potential ban or limit. Our objective is a fun and interesting meta that allows for many different strategies to shine so if one strategy seems to be too powerful or too narrow then future updates to the list will reflect that. If you have any comments or feedback, I'd love to hear them! Please always remember, we all have different opinions - be respectful.

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