Simon from Games Deconstructed
@gamesdeconstructed.bsky.social
I discuss (mostly card) games in excruciating detail on the Games Deconstructed YouTube channel.
https://youtube.com/@gamesdeconstructed
Contact: gamesdeconstructed@gmail.com
https://youtube.com/@gamesdeconstructed
Contact: gamesdeconstructed@gmail.com
Here's what's on the list currently. Katabasis is probably pick 1, in this household we stan R.F. Kuang
October 3, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Here's what's on the list currently. Katabasis is probably pick 1, in this household we stan R.F. Kuang
Oh Word Play, you break my heart
July 18, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Oh Word Play, you break my heart
Specifically the Polish version with sour cabbage and some form of meat. Delicious!
April 22, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Specifically the Polish version with sour cabbage and some form of meat. Delicious!
Starting this one today. I've heard very good things so I'm looking forward to finally reading it!
February 22, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Starting this one today. I've heard very good things so I'm looking forward to finally reading it!
Jumbo Cactuar got people to post the worst takes in every Magic subreddit.
WDYM "egregious power creep". It's a 7 mana beater without trample or protection bud.
WDYM "egregious power creep". It's a 7 mana beater without trample or protection bud.
February 19, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Jumbo Cactuar got people to post the worst takes in every Magic subreddit.
WDYM "egregious power creep". It's a 7 mana beater without trample or protection bud.
WDYM "egregious power creep". It's a 7 mana beater without trample or protection bud.
Back on that Hearthstone grind this month.
I play in bursts every 2-3 xpacs, so I don't have a huge standard legal collection, so there being a competitive budget deck in Weapon Rogue was a welcome surprise.
Probably gonna end the climb in Diamond, unless I get a win streak I can ride to Legend.
I play in bursts every 2-3 xpacs, so I don't have a huge standard legal collection, so there being a competitive budget deck in Weapon Rogue was a welcome surprise.
Probably gonna end the climb in Diamond, unless I get a win streak I can ride to Legend.
February 16, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Back on that Hearthstone grind this month.
I play in bursts every 2-3 xpacs, so I don't have a huge standard legal collection, so there being a competitive budget deck in Weapon Rogue was a welcome surprise.
Probably gonna end the climb in Diamond, unless I get a win streak I can ride to Legend.
I play in bursts every 2-3 xpacs, so I don't have a huge standard legal collection, so there being a competitive budget deck in Weapon Rogue was a welcome surprise.
Probably gonna end the climb in Diamond, unless I get a win streak I can ride to Legend.
A quick trip to London tomorrow! Wonder if Greggs still has my favourite menu items...
February 4, 2025 at 8:40 PM
A quick trip to London tomorrow! Wonder if Greggs still has my favourite menu items...
Finished the Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective Jack the Ripper mini campaign tonight!
I'm proud to say we got the ending absolutely laughably wrong. Wasn't even close, to the point of sheer confusion during the reveal.
Fun, fun game though.
I'm proud to say we got the ending absolutely laughably wrong. Wasn't even close, to the point of sheer confusion during the reveal.
Fun, fun game though.
February 2, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Finished the Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective Jack the Ripper mini campaign tonight!
I'm proud to say we got the ending absolutely laughably wrong. Wasn't even close, to the point of sheer confusion during the reveal.
Fun, fun game though.
I'm proud to say we got the ending absolutely laughably wrong. Wasn't even close, to the point of sheer confusion during the reveal.
Fun, fun game though.
Built Rin, with Yzmir and Axiom support. Half and half split on caring about winning 🌿 terrain and an Exhaust Reserve strategy.
January 24, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Built Rin, with Yzmir and Axiom support. Half and half split on caring about winning 🌿 terrain and an Exhaust Reserve strategy.
And we're off to the races #alteredtcg
January 24, 2025 at 5:34 PM
And we're off to the races #alteredtcg
I've got a prerelease for the new Altered expansion tomorrow and I might just go to sleep early to fast forward to then :D
January 23, 2025 at 12:52 PM
I've got a prerelease for the new Altered expansion tomorrow and I might just go to sleep early to fast forward to then :D
Magic the Gathering experts, a question:
An infinite mill loop with Altar of Dementia + Gravecrawler + Rooftop Storm.
Opponent has Emrakul in the library.
My last card is a Blood Pact, which wins if their last card is exactly Emmy.
Can I shortcut the loop? Is this just Four Horsemen again?
An infinite mill loop with Altar of Dementia + Gravecrawler + Rooftop Storm.
Opponent has Emrakul in the library.
My last card is a Blood Pact, which wins if their last card is exactly Emmy.
Can I shortcut the loop? Is this just Four Horsemen again?
January 22, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Magic the Gathering experts, a question:
An infinite mill loop with Altar of Dementia + Gravecrawler + Rooftop Storm.
Opponent has Emrakul in the library.
My last card is a Blood Pact, which wins if their last card is exactly Emmy.
Can I shortcut the loop? Is this just Four Horsemen again?
An infinite mill loop with Altar of Dementia + Gravecrawler + Rooftop Storm.
Opponent has Emrakul in the library.
My last card is a Blood Pact, which wins if their last card is exactly Emmy.
Can I shortcut the loop? Is this just Four Horsemen again?
Script for the new card game video is done, and it's gonna be an understatement to say it ended up a bit longer than expected :D
Hoping to record the voiceover this evening, so the video's likely coming in 10 days or so.
Hoping to record the voiceover this evening, so the video's likely coming in 10 days or so.
January 10, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Script for the new card game video is done, and it's gonna be an understatement to say it ended up a bit longer than expected :D
Hoping to record the voiceover this evening, so the video's likely coming in 10 days or so.
Hoping to record the voiceover this evening, so the video's likely coming in 10 days or so.
Researching old Magic deck lists for a video and the sight of Celestial Colonnade in Standard really makes me miss the times when I had dumb hair and didn't have to work a job 😭
January 8, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Researching old Magic deck lists for a video and the sight of Celestial Colonnade in Standard really makes me miss the times when I had dumb hair and didn't have to work a job 😭
Building a new deck for Altered TCG night at the LGS today.
Haven't played post-Robin Hood nerf so looking forward to seeing what the guys who were on Waru built.
#cardgsmes
Haven't played post-Robin Hood nerf so looking forward to seeing what the guys who were on Waru built.
#cardgsmes
November 22, 2024 at 7:42 AM
Building a new deck for Altered TCG night at the LGS today.
Haven't played post-Robin Hood nerf so looking forward to seeing what the guys who were on Waru built.
#cardgsmes
Haven't played post-Robin Hood nerf so looking forward to seeing what the guys who were on Waru built.
#cardgsmes
I'd like to try a mean one for my next #pokemontcg Live deck.
I'm thinking Banette EX or Iron Thorns EX. Recommendations?
I'm thinking Banette EX or Iron Thorns EX. Recommendations?
November 20, 2024 at 10:37 AM
I'd like to try a mean one for my next #pokemontcg Live deck.
I'm thinking Banette EX or Iron Thorns EX. Recommendations?
I'm thinking Banette EX or Iron Thorns EX. Recommendations?
I wanna say Ragnarok Online. My first MMO, used to play with my dad as a wee little baby.
All my friends joined, we'd log in together after school. No guides or add-ons, we'd ask for advice in forums or go looking for stuff ourselves. Definition of nostalgia.
All my friends joined, we'd log in together after school. No guides or add-ons, we'd ask for advice in forums or go looking for stuff ourselves. Definition of nostalgia.
November 19, 2024 at 9:11 PM
I wanna say Ragnarok Online. My first MMO, used to play with my dad as a wee little baby.
All my friends joined, we'd log in together after school. No guides or add-ons, we'd ask for advice in forums or go looking for stuff ourselves. Definition of nostalgia.
All my friends joined, we'd log in together after school. No guides or add-ons, we'd ask for advice in forums or go looking for stuff ourselves. Definition of nostalgia.
Repost with a card that beats the previous one. However, it has to be from a different card game than the one you're trying to beat.
Time Out! beats Uno Reverse card.
Time Out! beats Uno Reverse card.
November 18, 2024 at 7:27 PM
Repost with a card that beats the previous one. However, it has to be from a different card game than the one you're trying to beat.
Time Out! beats Uno Reverse card.
Time Out! beats Uno Reverse card.
Thread idea that I probably don't have the reach for, sadly.
Post a card that beats the previous one. However, it has to be from a different card game than the one your trying to beat.
I'll start. What beats Jace, the Mind Sculptor?
#cardgames #magicthegathering #pokemontcg
Post a card that beats the previous one. However, it has to be from a different card game than the one your trying to beat.
I'll start. What beats Jace, the Mind Sculptor?
#cardgames #magicthegathering #pokemontcg
November 18, 2024 at 5:50 PM
Thread idea that I probably don't have the reach for, sadly.
Post a card that beats the previous one. However, it has to be from a different card game than the one your trying to beat.
I'll start. What beats Jace, the Mind Sculptor?
#cardgames #magicthegathering #pokemontcg
Post a card that beats the previous one. However, it has to be from a different card game than the one your trying to beat.
I'll start. What beats Jace, the Mind Sculptor?
#cardgames #magicthegathering #pokemontcg
November 16, 2024 at 4:03 PM
Reintroduction post since Bsky seems to be picking up steam
Name: Simon
Pronouns: he/they
From: Poland
Interests:
🃏Card&board games
🔐Escape rooms
🎮Assorted video games
🎲Tabletop rpgs
🔍Detective fiction
🗡️Arthurian literature
🎬Independent movies
📈Data science+analysis, machine learning
Name: Simon
Pronouns: he/they
From: Poland
Interests:
🃏Card&board games
🔐Escape rooms
🎮Assorted video games
🎲Tabletop rpgs
🔍Detective fiction
🗡️Arthurian literature
🎬Independent movies
📈Data science+analysis, machine learning
November 14, 2024 at 12:14 PM
Reintroduction post since Bsky seems to be picking up steam
Name: Simon
Pronouns: he/they
From: Poland
Interests:
🃏Card&board games
🔐Escape rooms
🎮Assorted video games
🎲Tabletop rpgs
🔍Detective fiction
🗡️Arthurian literature
🎬Independent movies
📈Data science+analysis, machine learning
Name: Simon
Pronouns: he/they
From: Poland
Interests:
🃏Card&board games
🔐Escape rooms
🎮Assorted video games
🎲Tabletop rpgs
🔍Detective fiction
🗡️Arthurian literature
🎬Independent movies
📈Data science+analysis, machine learning
Atlas Reactor's Nev's line whenever they ulted was "Ring ring, friendos" and the group I played it with would use it constantly.
R.I.P Atlas Reactor, but you live in our hearts whenever we call one another.
R.I.P Atlas Reactor, but you live in our hearts whenever we call one another.
November 10, 2024 at 12:32 PM
Atlas Reactor's Nev's line whenever they ulted was "Ring ring, friendos" and the group I played it with would use it constantly.
R.I.P Atlas Reactor, but you live in our hearts whenever we call one another.
R.I.P Atlas Reactor, but you live in our hearts whenever we call one another.
I was a big Nilfgaard player in Gwent. Vicovaro Medic was a workhorse in my decks and they had a specific way of saying "A highly... curious case" with an appropriately medieval tapping R.
Can't seem to scrub it from my brain.
Can't seem to scrub it from my brain.
November 10, 2024 at 12:32 PM
I was a big Nilfgaard player in Gwent. Vicovaro Medic was a workhorse in my decks and they had a specific way of saying "A highly... curious case" with an appropriately medieval tapping R.
Can't seem to scrub it from my brain.
Can't seem to scrub it from my brain.
In Greedfall, one of the followers - Vasco - had a specific bark he would do whenever he caught aggro. If you were running through enemies on your way somewhere, he'd do it CONSTANTLY.
So whenever we're about to leave, my partner and I are reminded of "A bit of poison on my blade... AND LET'S GO!"
So whenever we're about to leave, my partner and I are reminded of "A bit of poison on my blade... AND LET'S GO!"
November 10, 2024 at 12:32 PM
In Greedfall, one of the followers - Vasco - had a specific bark he would do whenever he caught aggro. If you were running through enemies on your way somewhere, he'd do it CONSTANTLY.
So whenever we're about to leave, my partner and I are reminded of "A bit of poison on my blade... AND LET'S GO!"
So whenever we're about to leave, my partner and I are reminded of "A bit of poison on my blade... AND LET'S GO!"