First corp deck [core set]

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prot 1

First deck here on netrunner.db.com. Trying to get two beginner decks from the core set to introduce to my friends in order to turn them into netrunners (so that I don't have to play solo all the time). I know I was a bit intimidated the first time i played but somehow I got bit.

So, any suggestions to make my decks more even, so no side get a too exaggerated upper hand against the other, would be greatly appreciated. Also have to add that I'm not all that familiar with all the cards yet to make good, maybe even descent, combos. Even so, I think I've got a pretty good deck (?)

As I said, suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

(The opposite corp deck is here: First deck Runner [core set])

2 comments
16 Jan 2015 Claytron

At first glance, it looks to be a bit low on the ice and heavy on the operations.

You only have 14 ice, and some of it isn't that useful. For example, Hunter is in there to tag the runner, but then there's no tag punishment (eg; scorched earth, closed accounts). Fewer ice also makes ABT less good - more likely that you'll just trash operations, assets, etc.

Second, some of the operations aren't really that worth it - eg; Shipment from Kaguya. Typically they'll only have 1 agenda installed, and w/o advance-able ice - where is the other token going to go? At which point, you might as well just advance the agenda.

Also, HB tends to want to build expensive ICE walls that are difficult to get through - so why is Security Subcontract in there - you'd only use it on Hunter or Chum, Hunter does nothing for you and Chum is at least good enough to leave installed. And you'd never want to trigger SecSub on anything else, so I'd pitch it with Hunter.

Also, Anonymous Tip is somewhat counter to the slow, but big-ice, HB style of play.

I really like the splash of Research Station though.

Anyway, I'd add in another Adonis, PAD, and Beanstalk (new players are typically hurting for money), ditch S.Kaguya, and Cell Portal, and use the influence to bring in Tollbooth (one of the best pieces of core-set ice), Enigma, and something else.

16 Jan 2015 prot

Thanks for the response and constructive criticism!

I'm aware of the lack of combos. Especially with the Hunters trace repercussion. But wouldn't it be too overpowering with the Scorched Earth or Closed Accounts? I'm thinking less aggressiveness for beginner play so the only "combo" I added to Hunter is with Private Security Force. Might do a testrun before I introduce it to a first-time player.

I do agree with you on the presence of Security Subcontract. Added it as a backup plan for lack of credits. But i'll look it over and take you tips into consideration.

Thought that you could use Shipment from Kaguya on assets as well. So that'll be removed.

Made some adjustments after your comments:

ICE:

Though i'm a bit worried about the credits with Heimdall 1.0 and Tollbooth ... But i guess if you play your cards right it wouldn't be an issue.

p.s i'll be buying some expansions real soon. Bear with me on this one ...