We can stick a Phantasm and / or Spybug and, as we cast our removal, card draw, and other creatures, quickly grow them into massive threats that can win the game in just a few attacks
If Syr Faren leaves the battlefield before its triggered ability resolves, use its power as it last existed on the battlefield to determine the value of X
Then, the turn proceeds as usual, where the second strike's attack damage is resolved at the same time as the defender's damage (as in normal combat)
To get two or three demons out typically isn't enough, especially when your opponents have a turn or two to prepare removal
After all, thats how you win in Magic right
In terms of who should lead the precon, Frodo and Sam have a huge advantage: as we highlighted earlier, the deck is primarily a Food (18 cards) and Lifegain deck (19 cards), and Frodo + Sam are simply the best suited to lead that style of deck