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EinTheDoggie 9

So I've recently gotten back into Netrunner and have been pouring over all the new runners and cards and such and have been trying to find something that fits both my more aggressive play style and that also feels really unfair for my opponent. I'm not entirely sure this is any good; it probably isn't. But I played a few games of it recently and I really like the way it feels. When you run, it puts pressure on the Corp. When they score, it puts pressure on them. Either way, I want to always be aggressive and the ability to bounce back cards when the Corp scores, as well as potentially score via Gang Sign and HQ Interface to get a second or even more triggers off Leela feels just really great to play. I've tweaked it from the initial build; added Fisk Investment Seminar to make them more vulnerable to hammering HQ and even if I can break through they only have so many Jacksons and only so many opportunities to cover both their remotes, Archives, R&D, and HQ. Grappling Hook is cheap, free to use, and generally some of the more dangerous/mean ICE out there has subroutines I can leave running so long as I can bash my way through, things like 'Trash 1 Program' and the like, because if Grappling Hook is my only program, letting that fire off doesn't hurt me very much.

Trying the London Library and Overmind comobo a bit; mixed results so far.

Feedback is welcome! I'd like to make this better and keep the core concept because I feel like it's fun and strong on both players turns, which is something I haven't really seen many other runner decks do.

9 comments
25 Sep 2015 Cliquil

Just a quick tip but you could probably put in Memstrips - netrunnerdb.com instead of the Akamatsu Memory chips since you're only using the memory for Overmind shenanigans. ;)

25 Sep 2015 tiedyedvortex

First off-love the name. Very Leela in outlook.

I think you have a solid idea for a deck here, but there are some changes that can be made.

First thing. With Overmind as your only real breaker, you are going to be vulnerable to Wraparound, Swordsman, and Turing. Corps are packing AI hate to deal with Faust, and Overmind gets caught up in the crossfire. I would strongly consider throwing in a single copy each of Mimic and Breach: that's one influence total, which takes care of two of the three challenges (and you can always click through Turing if you really need to.)

Second thing: you seem undecided on whether you want Overmind as a permanent breaker, or as a bounce-and-replay-with-Library variety. e3 Feedback Implants is most useful when you have Overmind as a permanent breaker so that it extends its lifespan. But, if you're just going to be bouncing and replaying it, then you will likely never run dry on power counters.

If you want to really make the Library sing, I would take out the Moddeds and throw in 3x LLDS Processor, and probably at least a couple copies of Autoscripter as well. The economic advantage from even one LLDS on Overmind is huge, since it starts from a base 0 strength.

With the influence you save on that, it might be worth splashing a Feedback Filter. One of the key problems with a Library build is that net damage absolutely ruins your day--doubly so with Chronos Protocol now legal to play. With no recursion, losing all three of your Overminds is a death sentence.

Fundamentally it's a strong concept, though. Sit back and wait, using the threat of Gang Sign+HQ Interface, then London Library+Overmind in for a Legwork if they seem to be holding back.

25 Sep 2015 FarCryFromHuman

Akamatsu Mem Chip AND London Library is probably overkill. I can't see you going through that many Overmind counters with only 2 available to run each turn. Maybe the mem chips should be LLDS Processors or a Clone Chip and a Mimic? Atman is also an option.

Your economy isn't great and Overmind isn't super cheap to use (STR 0 is its own tax). You've got 4 good targets for Modded (since you'll be using LL to get Overmind out), so that might not be enough to justify three copies. The influence and deck space should probably go to some drip or event econ. LLDS would help with the cost of using Overmind, but pure creds is probably the way to go (read: Tollbooth is BS).

25 Sep 2015 EinTheDoggie

@tiedyedvortex - Thank you so much for the feedback! I'll absolutely look into giving some of those suggestions a try. I'm very much a 'work on one thing at a time' when I try to improve a deck; changing too much all at once can kind of make things feel a little disjointed or you lose the concept/ideas you had originally and it becomes something else. I definitely think there is a bit of synergy/disynergy with the e3s and playing Overmind off of Library, but I absolutely see where the suggestions are pointing towards and plan to play and tweak some in the coming weeks :D.

@Cliquil - I'd considered Memstrips but the influence cost for them is quite high. I haven't found that I run out of Power Counters (especially if I'm using Library) but rather credits to pump it with.

25 Sep 2015 EinTheDoggie

@Cliquil- Sorry, not influence cost, but actual cost (3 for Memstrips vs. 1 for Akamatsu).

25 Sep 2015 EinTheDoggie

@FarCryFromHuman- That seems to be where @tiedyedvortex is suggesting I go as well, and you're both absolutely right. I read Library and thought it was an interesting way to recur something, so that's why I started tinkering with an Overmind setup with it. You are 100% right that the credits in this deck, as it's built now, have been pretty consistently low, which was a problem a few times. Amusingly enough, I played against Chronos Protocol: Selective Mind-mapping last night and lost, but ended the game with 6 points to 7; he had scored two early House of Knives and even then I was able to get in and some damage, but it highlighted what I think may be one of the weakest parts of the build. Your suggestions are awesome and I appreciate them all!

25 Sep 2015 FarCryFromHuman

@EinTheDoggie: It's a fun archetype, and I wish you luck with it. Makes me want to take my Gang Signs back from my Kim deck!

25 Sep 2015 WhitePawn

Nice deck and welcome back! I'm excited to make a Leela deck, but still feel a little novice to run her properly.

I like the concept of the deck hope it tests well for you. The only idea I have is about the splash for London library and akamatsu. I feel that akamatsu is there so you get more counters on overmind, but you don't really need them if you're bouncing them back with London library. I feel one or the other would suffice and free up influence for other fun things.

26 Sep 2015 falseidol

I might play some in-faction economy like Bank Job or Security Testing over the moddeds, since you aren't playing any draw, the likelihood of NEEDING to mod out a program is unlikely, so there are better cards to supplement your income.

I would think that Vamps might make a reasonable alternative in that deckslot, using Overmind to threaten HQ, it helps you constantly threaten to punish them for taking too long.

Also, it seems like a missed opportunity not to have at least 1 Femme Fatale in a London Library deck.

All told, its a cool concept. I wish you much success with it.