# Directives | An Exploration in Deck Complexity

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Podcast: [Legendary Creature - Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/legendary-creature-podcast-920743)
Published: 2026-05-26T04:40:00+00:00
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## Resource

Everyone is always testing the boundaries of balance in decks. How does complexity impact balance? Kyle brings to the table a consideration to explore with Andy is trying to categorize an idea in directives, which might be different jobs sets of cards have in a deck. Kyle and Andy then discuss how multi-directive decks might be facilitated or become too cumbersome, depending on the commander or the ask. Look for links to deck lists on our lists-from-the-pod channel on Discord. Check out Andy's other podcast ------------------- Look for Legendary Creature - EDH on Patreon Find us on YouTube ------------------- Music this episode comes courtesy of Makeup and Vanity Set – https://makeupandvanityset.bandcamp.com/

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