Frequently Asked Questions

MagicSAK (Swiss Army Knife) is your all-in-one companion app for the random tools of Magic: The Gathering. Currently, it features a complete Archenemy scheme deck builder and game interface, allowing you to create, manage, and play with custom scheme decks.

Archenemy is a multiplayer format where one player (the Archenemy) faces off against multiple opponents. The Archenemy uses a scheme deck in addition to their regular deck, giving them powerful advantages to balance the game.

Each turn, the Archenemy sets a scheme in motion, triggering effects that can swing the game in their favor. It's a thrilling format that creates memorable "everyone vs. the big bad" moments!

A scheme deck consists of at least 20 oversized scheme cards. At the start of each of the Archenemy's turns, they set the top card of their scheme deck in motion, activating its effect. Some schemes are ongoing and remain active, while others have one-time effects. The Archenemy doesn't draw from their scheme deck—they simply reveal and resolve each card in order.

Creating an account is quick and easy:

1. Click the "Sign Up" button in the navigation menu
2. Enter your email address and choose a secure password (at least 8 characters)
3. Complete the CAPTCHA verification
4. Check your email for a confirmation link
5. Click the confirmation link to activate your account
6. Sign in and start building decks!

Building your first Archenemy deck is straightforward:

1. Navigate to the "Deck Builder" from the menu
2. Browse through the available scheme cards
3. Click on cards to add them to your deck (you'll see a checkmark appear)
4. Build a deck with at least 20 cards
5. Click "Save as Deck" when you're ready
6. Give your deck a name and choose whether to make it public
7. Click "Save" and your deck is ready to play!

Tip: Selected cards appear first in the list, making it easy to review your choices!

Playing with your deck is simple:

1. Go to "My Decks" and find the deck you want to play
2. Click "Play" on your chosen deck
3. The game interface will load with your deck shuffled and ready
4. Click "Set Scheme in Motion" to reveal the top card
5. Follow the scheme's instructions
6. Use the "Next" button to continue through your deck
7. Track ongoing schemes and resolve them as needed

The interface shows you the current scheme, upcoming cards, and your discard pile!

Yes! When you create or edit a deck, you can choose to make it public. Public decks:

• Appear in the community deck browser
• Can be viewed and copied by other players
• Help inspire the community with your creative builds
• Can be made private again at any time

Private decks remain visible only to you and won't appear in any public listings.

Your scheme deck must contain at least 20 cards, following the official Archenemy rules. There's no maximum limit, so you can build larger decks if you want more variety and unpredictability in your games. Most players find that 20-30 cards works well for a balanced game experience.

Absolutely! You have full control over your decks:

• Edit: Click "Edit" on any deck to modify its name, cards, or public/private status
• Delete: Click the delete button on any deck. You'll be asked to confirm before permanent deletion
• Duplicate: (Coming soon) Create a copy of any deck to experiment with variations

Note: Deleting a deck is permanent and cannot be undone!

Yes! MagicSAK is fully responsive and works great on mobile devices. The interface adapts to your screen size, whether you're on a phone, tablet, or desktop. You can build and play with your decks on any device with a modern web browser.

Yes! MagicSAK is a Progressive Web App (PWA), which means you can install it on your device:

• On Mobile: Use your browser's "Add to Home Screen" option
• On Desktop: Look for the install icon in your browser's address bar
• Benefits: Faster loading, offline access to saved decks, and app-like experience

Once installed, MagicSAK works just like a native app!

MagicSAK works on all modern browsers:

• Chrome/Edge (recommended)
• Firefox
• Safari
• Opera

For the best experience, we recommend keeping your browser up to date. Some features may not work properly on older browser versions.