{"ops":[{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"\"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.\" "},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"- The Golden Rule "},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nJust when you've had enough of the tumultuous tableside politics and fragile loyalties that so often plague our friendly games, "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"The Book of Ethics"},{"insert":" is here to shine its light upon the masses and reinstill a sense of decency and respect. Perfected by wise philosophers and respected visionaries from across the ages, never again will you allow a spurned good deed to go unpunished.\n\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Complexity"},{"insert":": 4/5 "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"(Advanced land base, win-cons, and game patterns)"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Optimization Level:"},{"insert":" 3/5 "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"(Flavor priority, strong synergies)"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":" Multiplayer Oriented - More effective the more players present. "},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":" Metrics are based on a casual playgroup."},{"insert":"\n\nThis is a relatively unorthodox control/grouphug hybrid built first and foremost to embody the spirit of justice and mutual exchange. This means a very reactive playstyle, forming bonds by assisting your allies, and not a single form of unconditional removal (it's only ethical after all). Use of "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"The Book"},{"insert":" is intended specifically for those looking for a more supportive and charitable playstyle while also feeling confident in your own security. Remarkably effective in guiding another player to victory for second place, but rest assured: the righteous hand of justice can often prove fatal.\n\nGeneral Gameplay Notes:"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Your primary objective in most games should be to lay low and allow your opponents to build their board. Offering card draw, beneficial auras, and combat protection helps form allies that will pave your mutual path to victory."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Scriv's contracts are your main source of consistent leverage, so it's recommended to play them as soon as possible."},{"insert":{"card-link":"Anointed Procession"}},{"insert":","},{"insert":{"card-link":"Exalted Sunborn"}},{"insert":", and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Strionic Resonator"}},{"insert":"all greatly improve your printing speed."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The land base is relatively complex, with many nonbasic lands that might require strategic use. This is mostly intended for maximum value out of your land equalizing effects such as "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://edhrec.com/cards/scholarship-sponsor","italic":true},"insert":{"card-link":"Scholarship Sponsor"}},{"insert":", while copying high value lands such as"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Serra's Sanctum"}},{"insert":"with"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Thespian's Stage"}},{"insert":"and"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Manascape Refractor"}},{"insert":"."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Keeping your resources ready to react to your opponents is essential for strategic trades."},{"insert":{"card-link":"Vedalken Orrery"}},{"insert":"and"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Sigarda's Aid"}},{"insert":"are both excellent tools that greatly expand your options."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"If going 2nd just isn't enough, win-cons include: reversing a high life total with"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Axis of Mortality"}},{"insert":"while"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Wound Reflection"}},{"insert":"is in play, any combination of redirection effects such as"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Channel Harm"}},{"insert":"and"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Ragged Veins"}},{"insert":"to punish any infraction in kind, renegotiating all your contracts onto one of your creatures with"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist"}},{"insert":"to attack with lethal force, and the infamous"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Lethal Vapors"}},{"insert":"lock, which was deemed flavorful enough to include."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":" (If the combo is unfamiliar to you, it's explained here: "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://edhrec.com/combos/orzhov/782-2580-5141","italic":true},"insert":"https://edhrec.com/combos/orzhov/782-2580-5141"},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":")"},{"insert":"\n\n...And with that, your introduction on ethics is complete, and you are ready to begin spreading"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Benevolent Offering"}},{"insert":"s and"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Karmic Justice"}},{"insert":"to a table near you. May your virtue stay true and your loyalty never waver.\n"}]}