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[Robz888]

http://dom.retrobox.eu/?/20130518/log.514cd37de4b0fe3236619906.1368896783772.txt

Vagrant, Fortress, Ironworks, Scout, Young Witch, Highway, Horn of Plenty, Mine, Royal Seal, Trading Post, Hunting Grounds, Copper, Silver, Gold, Estate, Duchy, Province, Curse
Bane card: Vagrant

Been meaning to write up this very interesting game against a high level opponent.

So, we both open Young Witch. I am really usually loathe to actually get the Bane on Turns 1-2, though, and here it's no different, whereas he takes Vagrant right off the bat.

I have a decent Turns 3/4, picking up Ironworks and Trading Post. Ironworks feels right: I can establish a Vagrant defense, and grab Fortresses for an eventual draw chain with Hunting Grounds. The Trading Post is the only available trashing, and that will really help here. Eventually I take Hunting Grounds, and then spend extra $5s on Highways.

My opponent gets a ton of Vagrants and Fortresses, but that doesn't help him hit $5. When he does, he also gets Hunting Ground, and eventually Horn. I think he wants the Horn megaturn. The problem is, he has no trashing! So it's just not going to come together for him. Meanwhile, I have a deck of mostly Silver, Highways, a few Fortresses, and Hunting Grounds, so I can draw $8 pretty reliably. And that's good enough for me, so I head for Provinces, not doing anything too fancy, just relying on my strong deck.

It turns into a fairly easy win. Anyway, I think the lesson is that weak trashing beats weak defending every time. My Turn 2 Silver gave me the best shot at Trading Post, and that's what made the difference.

[dondon151]

Clearly, Trading Post is underrated 

With Ironworks, Highway, and Fortress, I wouldn't even bother with HoPs.

[WanderingWinder]

Anyway, I think the lesson is that weak trashing beats weak defending every time.

...he says on the basis of one game
(all emphases mine)

[Robz888]

Anyway, I think the lesson is that weak trashing beats weak defending every time.

...he says on the basis of one game
(all emphases mine)

Well okay yes, but this is my example game for that theory I'm putting out there. I'm sure there are exceptions. I think it's generally true, though.

You're just pursuing your anti-Trading Post agenda here!