Deckbuilding

The further from centre, the more strongly this hobby leans that way. Your quiz answers are scored against exactly these fifteen.

RestfulPhysical
IndoorsOutdoors
SolitarySocial
PracticalCreative
InstinctiveTechnical
Hands-offHands-on
RelaxedCompetitive
CautiousDaring
Quick winsPatient
PrivatePerformer
MinimalistCollector
Just do itStudious
Low-kitGear-heavy
AnalogDigital
ObjectsLiving things

Constructing decks for a card game such as Magic or Pokemon, then testing and tuning them against real opponents.

Games & Strategy an hour at a time quiet has local groups sedentary an hour at a time

~$60Cost to start

SteadyDifficulty

Mostly indoorsWhere

2 setup steps, ~$60 all in. Nothing to buy until you say so.

Is it you?

Nobody has scored this against your answers yet. $60 to find out whether it sticks.

What you need2 things

The honest floor, taking the cheapest option in each$60

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The path14 quests

ASetting up2 things to sort, in any order$20

Play free digital before buying cardboard
Get sleeves before you buy expensive singles

BThen the quests

Build a deck to a curve and win with it
Build a deck from a starter or precon
Play games and see what works

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