Good Card, Bad Card #46

The set Captain's Log brought us the Voyager affiliation. I'm not a big fan of Voyager, it's completely unplayable in Tier-1, but at least it didn't ruin the game like it did in 1st Edition. The main knock against this set is that it brought us the dilemma An Issue of Trust (previous 'bad card') and that made some affiliations useless for years. Other than that, it's just a set of pretty sub-average cards. Lots of binder fodder in Captain's Log. I'm pretty sure 50% of the cards I use to glue v-cards on are from this set.


Good Card: A Pattern of Lies

Why: It's probably the most useful meta-dilemma in the game. Klingon and Borg are two if the top three affiliations in the game right now (Assess Contamination + OT Kirk is the other), and this dilemma rocks them. It also has a decent shot against other decks you might come across: Cadets, Equinox or Ferengi. In my Ohio Regional deck I packed this dilemma x2 in case I ran into Klingon/TT. I did, but sadly Klingons attempt with 6 and solve with 4 at two of their missions, and I never drew it. Yeah, nothing like a deck that can ass-rape you with Krudge and Tragic Turn, then do two ridiculous easy missions. But I digress......


Bad Card: Umat'Adan, Eager Fifth

Why: A Jem'Hadar without Officer or Security. This should be a cool and interesting card, right? Nope, not a chance. This 'token' Dominion card thrown into Captain's Log is pathetic. No help with non-strength attributes, overcosted at 3, and a stupid ass ability. Umat'Adan is the trifecta of lame. That terrible ability is what takes the cake, how the hell would this help me in any way? It took me 10 minutes to even think of a scenario in which this ability is useful (Chula: This Dice). The only thing he's got going for him is that he has Science, but I'm afraid the Founders weren't wise in all things when they created Umat'Adan. Oh, did I mention he has a meaningless keyword? That's nice, he could get nailed by The Captain's Guest, that's just what I need.....
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Today's Pic: The Advocate Magazine declared Minneapolis, Minnesota the 'gayest city' in America. I'm glad Minnesota has a new title after Team Jersey ended their run, at GenCon '08, at the 'self proclaimed' top in the Trek.