Author Archives: theory

Cornucopia: Menagerie

Posted on June 5, 2011 by theory

Menagerie is one of several Cornucopia cards that is very strong — equivalent to two Laboratories (!) –but probably not worth opening with.  Your initial deck of 7 Coppers and 3 Estates is the biggest barrier to Menagerie’s success: early trashing is basically … Continue reading →

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Dominion Puzzle #2

Posted on June 2, 2011 by theory

A reader sent in the following Dominion puzzle: In a solitaire game, find a way to have no cards in your draw deck after 6 turns.  More specifically, you must be unable to draw a starting hand on Turn 7 … Continue reading →

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Combo of the Day #25: Warehouse/Conspirator

Posted on May 31, 2011 by theory

Conspirator chains are easiest to set up in a deck of non-terminals.  But without some kind of way of drawing more cards into your hand (for instance, if your non-terminal is Laboratory), they are frustratingly difficult to put together in … Continue reading →

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Annotated Game #8

Posted on May 30, 2011 by theory

(Friday’s preview) Haven, Wishing Well, Feast, Throne Room, Vault, Great Hall, Coppersmith, Navigator, Laboratory, Grand Market This is a 2-player game played between me and Blooki (aka Triceratops). The log is available here (spoiler alert!). Blooki/Triceratops is one of the … Continue reading →

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Annotated Game #8 Preview

Posted on May 27, 2011 by theory

Below is a 2-player game on Isotropic, without Colonies or Platinums.  I will post the annotated game on Monday, May 30.  You’re welcome to comment on the set (how you think players should open, what cards to go for) and try … Continue reading →

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We’re back!

Posted on May 26, 2011 by theory

Thank you for all your kind wishes.  I’m very excited to have graduated from law school and able to return to Dominion blogging.  Your long-suffering patience will not go unrewarded; we’re going to kick off the regular schedule tomorrow with … Continue reading →

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Dominion Puzzle #1 Solution

Posted on May 5, 2011 by theory

The original puzzle: In a solitaire game, find a way to have 8 Colonies in your deck by the end of your fifth turn.  (Outpost and Possession turns are included in this total.)  You may assume that you have perfect … Continue reading →

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Dominion Puzzle #1

Posted on April 28, 2011 by theory

A reader sent in the following Dominion puzzle: In a solitaire game, find a way to have 8 Colonies in your deck by the end of your fifth turn.  (Outpost and Possession turns are included in this total.)  You may … Continue reading →

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Hiatus (sort of)

Posted on April 20, 2011 by theory

I will be going on hiatus from the blog until I finish law school (around mid-May).  In my absence, the blog will be left in the capable hands of rrenaud, Geronimoo, and Captain_Frisk.  We’ll try to maintain regular updates, but … Continue reading →

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Guest Article: Annotated Game #7

Posted on April 18, 2011 by theory

The following guest article is written by Kemps. (Friday’s preview) Transmute, University, Conspirator, Ironworks, Trading Post, Scrying Pool, Lookout, Cutpurse, Bazaar, Wharf This is a 2-player game played between me [Kemps] and spazard1. The log is available here (spoiler alert!).

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