Okay, so I’ve been messing around with this “witch deck” idea for a while now, and I figured I’d share my whole messy process with you guys. It’s been a journey, let me tell you!
Getting Started (and Failing a Lot)
First, I grabbed a bunch of cards I thought looked “witchy.” You know, dark colors, spooky imagery, the whole nine yards. I threw them together in what I thought would be a cool deck, but man, was I wrong. It was a total disaster. No synergy, no strategy, just a bunch of pretty pictures that didn’t work together at all.
So, I went back to the drawing board. I started researching different types of witches in folklore and mythology. I looked at different magical traditions, symbols, and even herbs and crystals associated with witchcraft. It was a deep dive, and honestly, pretty overwhelming at times.
Finding a Theme
After all that research, I decided to focus on a specific theme: a sort of “green witch” deck, centered around nature, growth, and a bit of shadow work. This helped me narrow down my card choices and start thinking about how they could actually work together.
- I picked cards that represented the elements: earth, air, fire, and water.
- I included cards that symbolized growth, like plants, flowers, and trees.
- I also added some cards that represented the darker side of nature, like storms and decay, to balance things out.
Building the Deck (Finally!)
I test my deck, and start playing and try to use those cards.
This time, I paid close attention to the card meanings and how they could interact. I thought about combos and strategies. I even wrote down some notes on potential plays and synergies. It was a much more methodical approach than my first attempt.
I built a few different versions of the deck, testing them out against friends and tweaking them as I went. It was a lot of trial and error, but I slowly started to see something that actually worked. It was exciting!
The (Almost) Finished Product
I’m still not 100% done with the deck, but it’s come a long way. It’s got a solid theme, some cool combos, and it actually wins games sometimes! I still need to refine it a bit more, test it against different decks, and maybe even swap out a few cards. But overall, I’m pretty happy with how it’s turned out.
So, that’s my “witch deck” story so far. It’s been a fun, frustrating, and ultimately rewarding experience. I’ve learned a lot about deck building, and I’m excited to keep experimenting and see where this takes me.
