I got entertained reading the Official Ask Julia Thread over at Pojo. I think she is doing a fantastic job for the "Yu-Gi-Oh!" community. Julia is the the person who is one-halve of Organized Play for the TCG if you didn't know.
Because of that, I want to create an Official Ask The Perplexed Duelist portion in this blog. Besides, its about time I handle interviews which other blogs seem to be producing anyways.
Questions you might have for me might range from the regular "Yu-Gi-Oh!" stuff, my take on certain things revolving around the game, stuff that you might have in mind and want an answer to. Maybe other stuff I do aside from "Yu-Gi-Oh!". Anything under the sun.
However, that does not mean I am willing to answer every question. It is still up to me whether you get your answer or not. The rules are simple: the less profane and rude, the better odds. The less real life stuff gets involved, The less other people get involved, the better chances. I can do multiple questionnaires at once no problem. I will get discouraged answering if you throw too many questions at one given time. Keep it clean, people.
Here is how to qualify-Just put your questions in the form of comments in this blog. Alternatively, you can also e-mail me some and I will post them in this blog. I will try to answer them as humanly fast as I can and to the best of my knowledge and interest.
May this post open a good start for me and this blog come 2010. Happy New Year in advance!
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Monday, December 28, 2009
Invitation to the Philippines
Duelists out there, I am inviting people from all over the world to challenge our meta, and see for yourselves if it is potent or not. I figured out that people in the US are willing to travel great distances for SJCs and other events anyway. Why not take a long journey to the East and test your skill and beliefs in the Philippine meta? After wards, you can continue your trip to the other parts of the Asian countries, including Japan, to continue and hone your abilities and for the experience? Sounds fun right?
In light of this, I will be answering any queries you might want to know before you plan your long journey here regarding our meta, the community or anything you might have in mind that you wish to know about the country.
I will post up the frequently asked questions, and questions you might have that are not posted here can be e-mail to camille7688@yahoo.com. You can also use an Instant Messenger Program and communicate with me there as well. I will try with all my the best of my knowledge and understanding as possible to answer your question(s).
Frequently Asked Questions
1. I heard that your country is struggling with wars, internal conflict and strife. It's unsafe in your country.
The Philippines is segregated in three main areas. The capital, Manila, is located in Luzon. All the strife and conflicts you see in your newspapers and TV happen in Mindanao, which is over ten thousand miles from the capital, Manila. While poverty is still present, in the tourist areas, which the locals is near anyway, these are almost non-existent. If there are insurgents present, the worst you can encounter are pickpockets, which are very rare anyways, at least in crowded areas like Malls.
Manila, the capital of the Philippines, is very far off from all the terror and conflict, which happens in Mindanao.
2. How is the English there?
Almost everyone is English literate. At the very least they can understand English. At best they can converse with you fluently and without problems at all. More than three fourths of the players in the locals can speak English.
3. What are the things you need to be able to go?
First, a Philippine VISA. Getting one isn't too hard. Obviously you'll be needing a plane ticket as well. Ask your local travel agency for this, or if you're still not in the proper age, ask your guardian.
3. How about cuisine? Any suggestions on where to dine?
Based on my experience, restaurants in the Philippines serve better Chinese food compared to the US. But if you don't believe me, Ruby Tuesday's, TGI Fridays, Burgoo and all those casual American family restaurants are present in the same mall in which the locals are located.
4. Any good suggestions for lodging?
If you come in a tight budget and just for Yu-Gi-Oh!, then you can stay at the Crown Plaza of Robinson's Galleria. Details can be found here.
Why there? It is conveniently in the same building with the locals. Literally you only have to go down one escalator from the lobby of the Hotel to the locals. Very convenient right? Plus the fact that its literally connected to the mall-means dining, gifts and everything else is taken care of.
I'll post the next series of FAQ later or tomorrow. Just a reminder, any additional concerns are welcome. Just IM or e-mail me at camille7688@yahoo.com.
In light of this, I will be answering any queries you might want to know before you plan your long journey here regarding our meta, the community or anything you might have in mind that you wish to know about the country.
I will post up the frequently asked questions, and questions you might have that are not posted here can be e-mail to camille7688@yahoo.com. You can also use an Instant Messenger Program and communicate with me there as well. I will try with all my the best of my knowledge and understanding as possible to answer your question(s).
Frequently Asked Questions
1. I heard that your country is struggling with wars, internal conflict and strife. It's unsafe in your country.
The Philippines is segregated in three main areas. The capital, Manila, is located in Luzon. All the strife and conflicts you see in your newspapers and TV happen in Mindanao, which is over ten thousand miles from the capital, Manila. While poverty is still present, in the tourist areas, which the locals is near anyway, these are almost non-existent. If there are insurgents present, the worst you can encounter are pickpockets, which are very rare anyways, at least in crowded areas like Malls.
Manila, the capital of the Philippines, is very far off from all the terror and conflict, which happens in Mindanao.
2. How is the English there?
Almost everyone is English literate. At the very least they can understand English. At best they can converse with you fluently and without problems at all. More than three fourths of the players in the locals can speak English.
3. What are the things you need to be able to go?
First, a Philippine VISA. Getting one isn't too hard. Obviously you'll be needing a plane ticket as well. Ask your local travel agency for this, or if you're still not in the proper age, ask your guardian.
3. How about cuisine? Any suggestions on where to dine?
Based on my experience, restaurants in the Philippines serve better Chinese food compared to the US. But if you don't believe me, Ruby Tuesday's, TGI Fridays, Burgoo and all those casual American family restaurants are present in the same mall in which the locals are located.
4. Any good suggestions for lodging?
If you come in a tight budget and just for Yu-Gi-Oh!, then you can stay at the Crown Plaza of Robinson's Galleria. Details can be found here.
Why there? It is conveniently in the same building with the locals. Literally you only have to go down one escalator from the lobby of the Hotel to the locals. Very convenient right? Plus the fact that its literally connected to the mall-means dining, gifts and everything else is taken care of.
I'll post the next series of FAQ later or tomorrow. Just a reminder, any additional concerns are welcome. Just IM or e-mail me at camille7688@yahoo.com.
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Philippine Meta
Welcome to the Philippine meta. Where every card choice is labeled as poor and unreasonable, at least according to Shriek.
Place
Locals are held in Robinson's Galleria located at Pasig City. Regular weekly tournaments are always held twice every Saturday of a week, with two batches. Registrations are up as early as 9:00AM and the tournament proper starts at 12:00NN. Depending on the number of participants, the second tournament start between 3:00PM to 4:00PM. Entrance fee for both tournaments are PhP150, or USD$3.
Prizes are inconsistent and depends on the number of participants per tournament. You are guaranteed one OCG booster pack of Asian-English "Raging Battle" per entry.
The venue itself has 7-8 tables, always full prior to the tournament until the actual tournament. There are always people in the sidelines who, even though does not join the tournaments, hang out there to trade cards and talk.
Every month, there is also a so-called Monthly tournament being held. This will replace the regular weekly one and is better attended and organized. Prizes are a notch higher too.
Products
Useful cards are rare to come by, as only few people are buying booster packs. Speaking of booster packs, one is retailed for PhP150 or $3. Packs of this price is the OCG. TCG packs are also sold but for double the price.
The reason why there are only few people who buy booster packs is because people think they aren't guaranteed to get what they want in the packs unlike when they look for them via trading or buying from other people directly, which is usually the cheaper and much more convenient alternative. I also have the same belief.
"Light of Destruction" has long since been out of print. In this case, the shop is also sold out. This makes Lightlord cards very hard to come by and if they do, they are usually very expensive.
Meta
The meta itself is full of people who play cards conservatively, hence the reason for the card choices. Lightlords and Black Feathers are present but they are outnumbered by the Anti Meta and Zombie decks. Needless to say, part of the reasoning behind this is because the cards needed to create Anti Meta is much more accessible and cheaper while having good results all at the same time. The control concept is king in this turf. Gladial Beasts still in the meta is a testament to this.
Be ready to side in that "Trap Hole" and "Royal Decree" as a lot of people run Gadgets and Anti Meta. "Gorz, the Emissary of Darkness" is always present in every deck. Hybrid themes are common. "Black Brutdrago" cards that work around it are also a local personal choice.
Watch Out
Last December Monthly, people who joined were handed out official Konami Duelist ID information sheets.
Worlds, here we come.
Place
Locals are held in Robinson's Galleria located at Pasig City. Regular weekly tournaments are always held twice every Saturday of a week, with two batches. Registrations are up as early as 9:00AM and the tournament proper starts at 12:00NN. Depending on the number of participants, the second tournament start between 3:00PM to 4:00PM. Entrance fee for both tournaments are PhP150, or USD$3.
Prizes are inconsistent and depends on the number of participants per tournament. You are guaranteed one OCG booster pack of Asian-English "Raging Battle" per entry.
The venue itself has 7-8 tables, always full prior to the tournament until the actual tournament. There are always people in the sidelines who, even though does not join the tournaments, hang out there to trade cards and talk.
Every month, there is also a so-called Monthly tournament being held. This will replace the regular weekly one and is better attended and organized. Prizes are a notch higher too.
Products
Useful cards are rare to come by, as only few people are buying booster packs. Speaking of booster packs, one is retailed for PhP150 or $3. Packs of this price is the OCG. TCG packs are also sold but for double the price.
The reason why there are only few people who buy booster packs is because people think they aren't guaranteed to get what they want in the packs unlike when they look for them via trading or buying from other people directly, which is usually the cheaper and much more convenient alternative. I also have the same belief.
"Light of Destruction" has long since been out of print. In this case, the shop is also sold out. This makes Lightlord cards very hard to come by and if they do, they are usually very expensive.
Meta
The meta itself is full of people who play cards conservatively, hence the reason for the card choices. Lightlords and Black Feathers are present but they are outnumbered by the Anti Meta and Zombie decks. Needless to say, part of the reasoning behind this is because the cards needed to create Anti Meta is much more accessible and cheaper while having good results all at the same time. The control concept is king in this turf. Gladial Beasts still in the meta is a testament to this.
Be ready to side in that "Trap Hole" and "Royal Decree" as a lot of people run Gadgets and Anti Meta. "Gorz, the Emissary of Darkness" is always present in every deck. Hybrid themes are common. "Black Brutdrago" cards that work around it are also a local personal choice.
Watch Out
Last December Monthly, people who joined were handed out official Konami Duelist ID information sheets.
Worlds, here we come.
Monday, December 21, 2009
December Monthly Results
The Philippine December Monthly is over with a staggering amount of 84 total duelists who attended.
As usual, players from all over the world are mindlessly criticizing the top 8 decks over at Shriek.
Here's what I hope to happen: Some five to ten people from the TCG regions bringing top tier decks pay a visit in the Philippine meta and see and participate in one to three tournaments. I know this is a long shot, but I am seriously curious about what will be the results.
After which then we'll see who is finally right.
Top 8 Deck Lists for the December Monthly can be found here.
Congratulations to the top 8 and Chan Discipulo for winning that PSP and getting first place!
As usual, players from all over the world are mindlessly criticizing the top 8 decks over at Shriek.
Here's what I hope to happen: Some five to ten people from the TCG regions bringing top tier decks pay a visit in the Philippine meta and see and participate in one to three tournaments. I know this is a long shot, but I am seriously curious about what will be the results.
After which then we'll see who is finally right.
Top 8 Deck Lists for the December Monthly can be found here.
Congratulations to the top 8 and Chan Discipulo for winning that PSP and getting first place!
Friday, December 18, 2009
Format Synchro... and something more
Yes, the title of the post is not reversed.
Ever imagined what would happen when both the TCG and the OCG's cardpools combine to together to form an unholy alliance? A format where "Naturia" Monsters duke it out against Blackwings that utilize "Swallow's Nest"? Maybe "Fiend Roar Deity"s against complete "Koa'ki Meiru"s?
That's how the format here in our country works.
But wait, what about "Brionac, Dragon of the Ice Barrier"? A conflict in both card games is that the card is Limited in the OCG but unlimited in the TCG?
The roots of the game are followed and Brionac stays at 1 as the principle region our meta is loosely based on is the OCG.
Pretty convenient huh?
With pretty virtually much all the playable cards printed out by Konami, whether for the East or West is usable in this format.
In the other news...
One more day for the well-awaited December Monthly in our country. Sad that I cannot participate in it due to me and my non "Yu-Gi-Oh!" friends planning to enjoy the best and most important Massively Multiplayer game entitled "Outside".
Ever imagined what would happen when both the TCG and the OCG's cardpools combine to together to form an unholy alliance? A format where "Naturia" Monsters duke it out against Blackwings that utilize "Swallow's Nest"? Maybe "Fiend Roar Deity"s against complete "Koa'ki Meiru"s?
That's how the format here in our country works.
But wait, what about "Brionac, Dragon of the Ice Barrier"? A conflict in both card games is that the card is Limited in the OCG but unlimited in the TCG?
The roots of the game are followed and Brionac stays at 1 as the principle region our meta is loosely based on is the OCG.
Pretty convenient huh?
With pretty virtually much all the playable cards printed out by Konami, whether for the East or West is usable in this format.
In the other news...
One more day for the well-awaited December Monthly in our country. Sad that I cannot participate in it due to me and my non "Yu-Gi-Oh!" friends planning to enjoy the best and most important Massively Multiplayer game entitled "Outside".
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Synchro from a Synchro
With the advent of the September 09' list. Synchro cat has lost most, if not all its speed and consistency. While certain combos like "Summoner Monk" and "Rescue Cat" are still possible and used up until today, it is not what it was supposed to be back last format where all you needed was three cards to win a duel.
A card that has caught my attention in the deck type is "De-Synchro". Basically this allows for 'separating' the Synchro Monster that is in play for its ingredients. At a first glance, the card is useless like its ugly brother "De-Fusion". But with the dynamics of Synchro-ing, the card's true potential is yet to be seen.
In Synchro Cat, this card could be used to split your "Arcanite Magician" with used up Spell Counters and Specifically Synchro again for a fresh one with 2 new Spell Counters, resulting in an easy +1. You could also gain more advantage if you used "X-Saber Airbellum", as you can attack prior, possibly discarding another card in your opponent's hand.
But that's just one of the other plays you can pull off with this card-This card can also convert that "Colossal Fighter" to a "Dark End Dragon" and quickly send a Monster from your opponent's side of of the field to the graveyard. That "Blackwing Armor Master" can easily transform to a "Black Rose Dragon" for a convenient way to wipe the field. That "Goyo Guardian" having problem with "Dark Armed Dragon" or "Judgment Dragon" can transform to a "Brionac, Dragon of the Ice Barrier" and delay the imminent threats to possibly swing for game!
The Extra Deck is a toolbox which every deck can utilize. With this card, that toolbox becomes readily accessible no matter the circumstance. Just don't forget that you need the Synchro Monster itself and its ingredients in the graveyard for this to work.
A card that has caught my attention in the deck type is "De-Synchro". Basically this allows for 'separating' the Synchro Monster that is in play for its ingredients. At a first glance, the card is useless like its ugly brother "De-Fusion". But with the dynamics of Synchro-ing, the card's true potential is yet to be seen.
In Synchro Cat, this card could be used to split your "Arcanite Magician" with used up Spell Counters and Specifically Synchro again for a fresh one with 2 new Spell Counters, resulting in an easy +1. You could also gain more advantage if you used "X-Saber Airbellum", as you can attack prior, possibly discarding another card in your opponent's hand.
But that's just one of the other plays you can pull off with this card-This card can also convert that "Colossal Fighter" to a "Dark End Dragon" and quickly send a Monster from your opponent's side of of the field to the graveyard. That "Blackwing Armor Master" can easily transform to a "Black Rose Dragon" for a convenient way to wipe the field. That "Goyo Guardian" having problem with "Dark Armed Dragon" or "Judgment Dragon" can transform to a "Brionac, Dragon of the Ice Barrier" and delay the imminent threats to possibly swing for game!
The Extra Deck is a toolbox which every deck can utilize. With this card, that toolbox becomes readily accessible no matter the circumstance. Just don't forget that you need the Synchro Monster itself and its ingredients in the graveyard for this to work.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Random Ramblings From The Blogger
Its nearing the half of the current format. By now, we already know what works. In the beginning of the format, people thought that Blackwings is already incapacitated due to the limiting of Blackwing - Gale the Whirlwind. People also thought that Gladiator Beasts still has a chance in this format.
Now is the perfect time to evaluate the metagame. With only 1 more set coming out in the OCG and possibly 2 more for the TCG, the card pool is already scrutinized to the point that today's metadecks does not have enough room left for innovation.
Discussion about the game has also fallen to stagnant status as most topics revolving around the meta has already been too heavily discussed in forums everywhere.
Whatever deck you might be running at the moment, might it be Blackwings, Zombies or Lightsworn, I hope that the decision you have made in choosing your path in this format was because of your desire to have fun and win at the same time.
It is also the Christmas season coincidentally, it is also nearing this blog's first 10,000 unique hits. I hope that people continue to read the blog and I will take the opportunity right now to thank everyone for the hits and an advance Merry Christmas!
I'll be saving the Happy New Year in another post. Till then!
Now is the perfect time to evaluate the metagame. With only 1 more set coming out in the OCG and possibly 2 more for the TCG, the card pool is already scrutinized to the point that today's metadecks does not have enough room left for innovation.
Discussion about the game has also fallen to stagnant status as most topics revolving around the meta has already been too heavily discussed in forums everywhere.
Whatever deck you might be running at the moment, might it be Blackwings, Zombies or Lightsworn, I hope that the decision you have made in choosing your path in this format was because of your desire to have fun and win at the same time.
It is also the Christmas season coincidentally, it is also nearing this blog's first 10,000 unique hits. I hope that people continue to read the blog and I will take the opportunity right now to thank everyone for the hits and an advance Merry Christmas!
I'll be saving the Happy New Year in another post. Till then!
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
December 5 Weekly Tournament Report
It was another Saturday, the time for everyone to play their favorite card game in my locals. I came early to check people's binders and look for certain cards that I might be able to use. I was able to buy a D.D. Crow for $3. This narrows my list of needed cards to 1 more Royal Oppression and a spare Blackwing Armed Wing to finally complete my deck. Nonetheless, I was still able to participate in the regular weeklies.
The tournament was surprisingly short with only three rounds of swiss and a cut to top 4 (13 total participants).
Blackwings v.s. Blackwings (Jovic Leovis' Son)
Game 1
I was paired by Mr. Leovis' son. I did not ask his age, but I think he is less than ten years old. I rolled in first and started to immediately put pressure on him without hesitating. He ends up using all his resources early on and I had too much advantage to lose.
Game 2
Same concept, except that I used my Sirocco's effect to steal all of the monsters in the field's attack and dropped Dark Armed Dragon.
2-0, 1-0
Blackwings v.s. 
Zombies (Kent Dino)
Game 1
He played Spirit Reaper early on and was able to generate advantage with it, due to me having all my Monsters either destroyed or removed from the game. He dropped Dark Armed Dragon to finish me off.
Game 2
I realized I did not add Dimensional Fissures in my Side Deck. I opened god and was able to generate so much advantage and got too carried away. He somehow dropped Dark Armed Dragon with me having a D.D. Crow in my hand, not realizing that he already had 3 Dark Monsters in his grave. He then proceeded to wipe out my field and used Burial From A Different Dimension to refill his ammo to continue and pulverize me. This was one of my most dissapointing loss in all the games I played. Good game Kent!
0-2, 1-1
Blackwings v.s. 
Gladiator Beast (Jovic Leovis)
Game 1
Was able to flip Royal Oppression early, and his options were running out as my advantage was continuing to multiply thanks to the two Black Whirlwinds in play that I control. He tried his best to counter my assault but was unfortunately in too much disadvantage that I won over him easily.
Game 2
Almost the same thing happened but this time he was able to blow away 2 of my Icarus Attack with 2 of his Dust Tornadoes. I still had the advantage until he Brain Control for game.
Game 3
Basically I pushed him and even though he was able to fuse for his Gladiator Beast Gyzarus, I still had cards that would destroy his deck. I flip Mirror of Oaths in the last moment to eliminate his Darius for possibly another Gyzarus summon. He was out of cards and I still had Monsters. Nice game Mr. Leovis!
2-1, 2-1
Top 4
Blackwings v.s. Zombies (Kent Dino)
Game 1
Not again! This was a really bad match up as I was again paired to the same guy who beat me before on the swiss pairings. He kept utilizing his Necro Gardnas with his Dark Grepher and I played offensively, ending up me using most of my cards midway with him still having more than 3 cards in his hand. He then exploded and I was not able to survive.
Game 2
I was finally able to push him to a corner with just a card in his hand and no cards on the field with me having a Stardust Dragon and a Book of Moon. He then tried to utilize Mezuki for Plaguespreader Zombie, then used another Mezuki for Mezuki. I used my Book of Moon to flip his Mezuki face down and luckily he played his Plaguespreader Zombie in attack position. This resulted in my victory as he had less than 3000 Life Points left.
Game 3
The deciding match. He dropped Gorz, but I was already aware of it. Then he exploded yet again with Goyo Guardian and Zombie Master. I was able to delay the constant barrage of attacks until it drew me into 50 Life Points left. Thinking I still had a chance, he tributes for Caius, the Shadow Monarch and used its effect on his own Dark Monster, burning me for game.
Closing Thoughts: Zombies are really the deck to beat today. Not only for their capacity to easily generate +1s with ease, but for their capability to explode and potentially OTK any unaware players. Spirit Reaper is also a Zombie and he really did a number against me. As this is the last tournament that I will be participating in this year, I hope that the people who read this article had enjoyed and learned something from it.
Props
D.D. Crow
Trap Stun in entry pack
Making it to Top 4
Slops
Same guy beat me twice
Did a ton of misplays here and there
List:
Monsters (21)
3 Blackwing - Sirocco the Dawn
3 Blackwing - Shura the Blue Flame
3 Blackwing - Bora the Spear
3 Blackwing - Kalut the Moon Shadow
1 Blackwing - Gale the Whirlwind
2 Blackwing - Blizzard the Far North
2 Blackwing - Vayu the Emblem of Honor
2 Dark Grepher
1 D. D. Crow
1 Dark Armed Dragon
Spells (11)
3 Black Whirlwind
2 Allure of Darkness
3 Book of Moon
1 Heavy Storm
1 Mystical Space Typhoon
1 Brain Control
Traps (8)
2 Bottomless Trap Hole
1 Torrential Tribute
1 Mirror Force
2 Icarus Attack
2 Royal Oppression
Extra Deck (15)
1 Sea Dragon Lord Gishilnodon
1 Magical Android
1 Ally of Justice - Catastor
1 Gaia Knight, the Force of Earth
1 Goyo Guardian
1 Brionac, Dragon of the Ice Barrier
1 Blackwing Armed Wing
1 Blackwing Armor Master
1 Black Rose Dragon
1 Stardust Dragon
1 Colossal Fighter
1 Blackwing - Silverwind the Ascendant
1 Thought Ruler Archfiend
1 Red Dragon Archfiend
1 Mist Wurm
Side Deck
2 Caius the Shadow Monarch
1 Plaguespreader Zombie
2 My Body as A Shield
1 Lightning Vortex
1 Fissure
2 Mirror of Oaths
2 Royal Decree
1 Call of the Haunted
1 Trap Dustshoot
1 Waboku
1 Threatening Roar
The tournament was surprisingly short with only three rounds of swiss and a cut to top 4 (13 total participants).
Blackwings v.s. Blackwings (Jovic Leovis' Son)Game 1
I was paired by Mr. Leovis' son. I did not ask his age, but I think he is less than ten years old. I rolled in first and started to immediately put pressure on him without hesitating. He ends up using all his resources early on and I had too much advantage to lose.
Game 2
Same concept, except that I used my Sirocco's effect to steal all of the monsters in the field's attack and dropped Dark Armed Dragon.
2-0, 1-0
Blackwings v.s. 
Zombies (Kent Dino)Game 1
He played Spirit Reaper early on and was able to generate advantage with it, due to me having all my Monsters either destroyed or removed from the game. He dropped Dark Armed Dragon to finish me off.
Game 2
I realized I did not add Dimensional Fissures in my Side Deck. I opened god and was able to generate so much advantage and got too carried away. He somehow dropped Dark Armed Dragon with me having a D.D. Crow in my hand, not realizing that he already had 3 Dark Monsters in his grave. He then proceeded to wipe out my field and used Burial From A Different Dimension to refill his ammo to continue and pulverize me. This was one of my most dissapointing loss in all the games I played. Good game Kent!
0-2, 1-1
Blackwings v.s. 
Gladiator Beast (Jovic Leovis)Game 1
Was able to flip Royal Oppression early, and his options were running out as my advantage was continuing to multiply thanks to the two Black Whirlwinds in play that I control. He tried his best to counter my assault but was unfortunately in too much disadvantage that I won over him easily.
Game 2
Almost the same thing happened but this time he was able to blow away 2 of my Icarus Attack with 2 of his Dust Tornadoes. I still had the advantage until he Brain Control for game.
Game 3
Basically I pushed him and even though he was able to fuse for his Gladiator Beast Gyzarus, I still had cards that would destroy his deck. I flip Mirror of Oaths in the last moment to eliminate his Darius for possibly another Gyzarus summon. He was out of cards and I still had Monsters. Nice game Mr. Leovis!
2-1, 2-1
Top 4
Blackwings v.s. Zombies (Kent Dino)Game 1
Not again! This was a really bad match up as I was again paired to the same guy who beat me before on the swiss pairings. He kept utilizing his Necro Gardnas with his Dark Grepher and I played offensively, ending up me using most of my cards midway with him still having more than 3 cards in his hand. He then exploded and I was not able to survive.
Game 2
I was finally able to push him to a corner with just a card in his hand and no cards on the field with me having a Stardust Dragon and a Book of Moon. He then tried to utilize Mezuki for Plaguespreader Zombie, then used another Mezuki for Mezuki. I used my Book of Moon to flip his Mezuki face down and luckily he played his Plaguespreader Zombie in attack position. This resulted in my victory as he had less than 3000 Life Points left.
Game 3
The deciding match. He dropped Gorz, but I was already aware of it. Then he exploded yet again with Goyo Guardian and Zombie Master. I was able to delay the constant barrage of attacks until it drew me into 50 Life Points left. Thinking I still had a chance, he tributes for Caius, the Shadow Monarch and used its effect on his own Dark Monster, burning me for game.
Closing Thoughts: Zombies are really the deck to beat today. Not only for their capacity to easily generate +1s with ease, but for their capability to explode and potentially OTK any unaware players. Spirit Reaper is also a Zombie and he really did a number against me. As this is the last tournament that I will be participating in this year, I hope that the people who read this article had enjoyed and learned something from it.
Props
D.D. Crow
Trap Stun in entry pack
Making it to Top 4
Slops
Same guy beat me twice
Did a ton of misplays here and there
List:
Monsters (21)
3 Blackwing - Sirocco the Dawn
3 Blackwing - Shura the Blue Flame
3 Blackwing - Bora the Spear
3 Blackwing - Kalut the Moon Shadow
1 Blackwing - Gale the Whirlwind
2 Blackwing - Blizzard the Far North
2 Blackwing - Vayu the Emblem of Honor
2 Dark Grepher
1 D. D. Crow
1 Dark Armed Dragon
Spells (11)
3 Black Whirlwind
2 Allure of Darkness
3 Book of Moon
1 Heavy Storm
1 Mystical Space Typhoon
1 Brain Control
Traps (8)
2 Bottomless Trap Hole
1 Torrential Tribute
1 Mirror Force
2 Icarus Attack
2 Royal Oppression
Extra Deck (15)
1 Sea Dragon Lord Gishilnodon
1 Magical Android
1 Ally of Justice - Catastor
1 Gaia Knight, the Force of Earth
1 Goyo Guardian
1 Brionac, Dragon of the Ice Barrier
1 Blackwing Armed Wing
1 Blackwing Armor Master
1 Black Rose Dragon
1 Stardust Dragon
1 Colossal Fighter
1 Blackwing - Silverwind the Ascendant
1 Thought Ruler Archfiend
1 Red Dragon Archfiend
1 Mist Wurm
Side Deck
2 Caius the Shadow Monarch
1 Plaguespreader Zombie
2 My Body as A Shield
1 Lightning Vortex
1 Fissure
2 Mirror of Oaths
2 Royal Decree
1 Call of the Haunted
1 Trap Dustshoot
1 Waboku
1 Threatening Roar
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Shriek Flame Wars
The deal
After our Monthly held on 21 November, a fellow duelist, William, from the Philippines has managed to convince Shriek to post the Philippines' deck list in his website. Everything proceed smoothly and the decklists then were posted.
I was actually expecting people would flame and argue over how the Filipinos build and run their decks. After reading both sides, I came about to a conclusion. Flaming was already given and was always a trend over at Shriek anyways.
The link to the website and article is here.
For those people who are actually too lazy to browse and read the whole flame war, in a nutshell, people are arguing that builds were bad and were as they think they were-scrubs. This was to be expected.
The facts
Let us dissect the two parties arguing and narrate their key points.
My fellow duelists were arguing that the decks were made because they think that 'netdecking' is unoriginal and boring, and they would not want to spend over $200 for a simple kid's game. They also argue that they were just playing for the fun of it.
While some people posted that the decks were indeed creative and was a new fresh breeze in the card game, some posters pointed that 'netdecking' is actually going to the most efficient build, and people from the Philippines cannot afford the cards and that is basically the reason, if anything else, why the decks were made as that. They also argued that people can have fun and win at the same time. They then prove their point by comparing them to the SJC builds and compare how original decks were made there. Finally, they also argued that original does not always mean better, or good.
The things to keep in mind
While I do not agree that netdecking is a very unethical decision in deck building, as I netdeck myself, I believe that arguments should be unbiased for both parties. You cannot expect your original decks would automatically better than SJC proven ones and vice versa. It is also very unprofessional to criticize one deck just because you have not yet encountered one in your metagame. The problem with the elitist attitude in some duelists are what changes the game from casual fun to Serious Business.
Although to give wowowee a point, the reason why the Filipinos attempted to post their decklists to Shriek and the fact that they spend a lot of money in the card game means that they are not just 'playing for fun'.
The Conclusion
After our Monthly held on 21 November, a fellow duelist, William, from the Philippines has managed to convince Shriek to post the Philippines' deck list in his website. Everything proceed smoothly and the decklists then were posted.
I was actually expecting people would flame and argue over how the Filipinos build and run their decks. After reading both sides, I came about to a conclusion. Flaming was already given and was always a trend over at Shriek anyways.
The link to the website and article is here.
For those people who are actually too lazy to browse and read the whole flame war, in a nutshell, people are arguing that builds were bad and were as they think they were-scrubs. This was to be expected.
The facts
Let us dissect the two parties arguing and narrate their key points.
My fellow duelists were arguing that the decks were made because they think that 'netdecking' is unoriginal and boring, and they would not want to spend over $200 for a simple kid's game. They also argue that they were just playing for the fun of it.
While some people posted that the decks were indeed creative and was a new fresh breeze in the card game, some posters pointed that 'netdecking' is actually going to the most efficient build, and people from the Philippines cannot afford the cards and that is basically the reason, if anything else, why the decks were made as that. They also argued that people can have fun and win at the same time. They then prove their point by comparing them to the SJC builds and compare how original decks were made there. Finally, they also argued that original does not always mean better, or good.
The things to keep in mind
- While it is somewhat true that people have limited access to cards, this can and cannot be the reason at the same time. As this is a major event here in the Philippines, most of the 'incomplete' decks do not participate in here. Simply put, most of the decks in this list are considered to be complete by their owner's standards.
- The reason why Lightsworns are nonexistent in the top 8 is because the cards are way too impossible to acquire. Needless to say, they are also expensive. As mentioned by one of the posters there, there are only 4 complete Lightsworn decks and only 1 was able to join the event.
- I also participated in the event with a decent SJC-inspired Blackwings(Togores) and was cut in the top 8 by the guy who had Priestess of Ohm in his Blackwing deck. Call this chance but a win is a win.
- The country is playing a hybrid format, which means that we can access both the TCG and OCG cardpools both at the same time.
- Gladiator Beasts are still doing great in our meta.
While I do not agree that netdecking is a very unethical decision in deck building, as I netdeck myself, I believe that arguments should be unbiased for both parties. You cannot expect your original decks would automatically better than SJC proven ones and vice versa. It is also very unprofessional to criticize one deck just because you have not yet encountered one in your metagame. The problem with the elitist attitude in some duelists are what changes the game from casual fun to Serious Business.
Although to give wowowee a point, the reason why the Filipinos attempted to post their decklists to Shriek and the fact that they spend a lot of money in the card game means that they are not just 'playing for fun'.
The Conclusion
- If you don't have anything good to say, don't say anything.
- Netdecking is not a bad practice.
- People can win and have fun at the same time.
- What works for one meta does not always mean it works for another.
- Don't criticize the deck before actually testing them yourself.
- Original and innovative decks does not always mean they're better than time tested ones.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Hidden Arsenal
I might be able to ship boxes of Hidden Arsenal to the Philippines until up to December 14, 2009. I can retail the box for PHP5,500. As usual, I will promise that these products are kept unsearched and are factory sealed. A down payment of 30% of the actual price is required to secure an order. Don't miss out on this limited time-only chance!
36 packs per box
- 5 Limited Edition foil cards per pack: 1 Secret Rare and 4 Super Rares- More X-Saber monsters to combine with the X-Sabers from Ancient Prophecy, Absolute Powerforce, and the 2009 Starter Deck
I also offer other Booster sets. Don't hesitate to contact me for pricing and/or for other product inquiries
09173558194 - SMS
camille7688@yahoo.com - e-mail/Instant Messenger
*offer only applicable to residents of NCR, Philippines.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Top 8 decklist for November Philippine Monthly
Winner: Zombie Drago (Player: Ian "Chunky" Chanco)
Monster: 18
1 Dark Armed Dragon
1 Gorz the Emissary of Darkness
2 Il Blud
2 Zombie Master
2 Mezuki
2 Goblin Zombie
1 Zombie Carrier
1 Dark Grepher
3 Knight of the End
2 Necro Gardna
1 Sangan
Spells: 16
1 Heavy Storm
1 Mystical Space Typhoon
1 Lightning Vortex
1 Brain Control
2 Supervis
1 Reinforcement of the Army
2 Allure of Darkness
3 Book of Life
2 Foolish Burial
3 Burial from a Different Dimension
Traps: 6
1 Torrential Tribute
1 Mirror Force
2 Bottomless Trap Hole
2 Raigeki Break
Extra Deck: 15
1 Mist Wurm
2 Black Bull Drago
1 Red Daemon's Dragon
1 Gigatech Fighter
1 Mental Sphere Daemon
1 Dark End Dragon
2 Stardust Dragon
1 Goyo Guardian
1 Dark Ressurection Hades
1 Death Kaiser Dragon
1 Brionac, Dragon of the Ice Boundary
1 Flembell Urquitas
1 Magical Android
Side Deck: 15
2 Mirror of Oaths
2 Threatening Roar
2 Light-Imprisoning Mirror
2 Royal Decree
2 Dust Tornado
1 Lightning Vortex
2 Soul Release
1 Smashing Ground
1 Nobleman of Crossout
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2nd: Necro Chaos (Player: Dann Julius Tan)
Monster: 21
1 Dark Armed Dragon
1 Gorz the Emissary of Darkness
2 Caius The Shadow Monarch
2 Chaos Sorcerer
2 Ryko, Lightlord Hunter
2 Dimensional Alchemist
1 Raiou
1 Breaker the Magical Warrior
1 Mystic Tomato
2 necroface
1 Black Feather - Gale of the Hurricane
1 Sangan
1 Krebons
1 Zombie Carrier
1 D.D. Crow
1 Morphing Jar
Spells: 13
2 Allure of Darkness
2 Golden Chest of Sealing
1 Heavy Storm
1 Fissure
1 Smashing Ground
1 Lightning Vortex
1 Brain Control
1 Mind Control
1 Mystical Space Typhoon
1 Book of Moon
1 My Body as a Shield
Traps: 8
2 Bottomless Trap Hole
1 Trap Dustshoot
1 Torrential Tribute
1 Mirror Force
1 Royal Oppression
1 Return from the Different Dimension
1 Solemn Judgment
Extra Deck: 15
1 A.O.J. Catastor
1 Magical Android
1 Flembell Urquitas
1 Brionac, Dragon of the Ice Boundary
1 Chain Dragon
1 Goyo Guardian
1 Arcanite Magician
1 Ancient Fairy Dragon
1 X-Saber Urbellum
1 Black Rose Dragon
1 Stardust Dragon
1 Dark End Dragon
1 Mental Sphere Daemon
1 Red Daemon's Dragon
Side Deck: 15
1 D.D. Crow
1 Legendary Jujitsu Master
1 Kycoo the Ghost Destroyer
1 Soul Release
2 Trap Hole
2 Dust Tornado
1 Malevolent Catastrophe
1 Call of the Haunted
1 Royal Oppression
1 Mirror of Oaths
1 Light-Imprisoning Mirror
1 Divine Wrath
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3rd: Black Feather Magpakailanman *Filipino for Black Feather Forever* (Player: Dino Roman)
Monster: 17
3 Black Feather - Qual'at of the Moonlight
3 Black Feather - Shura of the Blue Flame
3 Black Feather - Blast of the Black Lance
2 Black Feather - Blizzard of the North Pole
2 Black Feather - Sirroco of the Dawn
2 D.D. Crow
1 Black Feather - Gale of the Hurricane
1 Dark Armed Dragon
Spells: 10
1 My Body as a Shield
1 Mystical Space Typhoon
1 Brain Control
1 Giant Trunade
1 Heavy Storm
3 Black Whirlwind
2 Allure of Darkness
Traps: 13
3 Royal Oppression
2 Bottomless Trap Hole
2 Threatening Roar
2 Icarus Attack
1 Trap Dustshoot
1 Call of the Haunted
1 Torrential Tribute
1 Mirror Force
Extra Deck: 15
2 Gigatech Fighter
2 Stardust Dragon
2 Red Daemon's Dragon
2 Magical Android
1 Black Feather - Armored Wing
1 Arcanite Magician
1 Black Rose Dragon
1 Goyo Guardian
1 Knight of the Earth Gaia
1 Chain Draon
1 Mental Sphere Daemon
Side Deck: 15
1 My Body as a Shield
1 Gorz the Emissary of Darkness
3 Raiou
1 Kycoo the Ghost Destroyer
2 Lightning Vortex
1 Solemn Judgment
2 Light-Imprisoning Mirror
2 Delta Crow - Anti-Reverse
2 Book of Moon
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4th: HyperWell Synchro (Player: Paul Dizon)
Monster: 22
1 Dark Armed Dragon
1 Gorz the Emissary of Darkness
2 Chaos Sorcerer
1 Caius the Shadow Monarch
1 Summon Priest
1 Black Feather - Gale of the Hurricane
2 Krebons
2 Gravekeeper's Spy
1 Gravekeeper's Guard
1 Breaker the Magical Warrior
3 Raiou
1 D.D. Warrior Lady
1 Mind Master
2 Dimension Alchemist
2 Hyper Synchron
Spell: 12
1 Emergency Teleport
1 Telekinetic Power Well
2 Allure of Darkness
1 Mystical Space Typhoon
1 Heavy Storm
1 Lightning Vortex
1 Smashing Ground
2 Enemy Controller
1 Brain Control
1 Mind Control
Trap: 6
1 Torrential Tribute
1 Return from the Different Dimension
2 Bottomless Trap Hole
1 Call of the Haunting
1 Mirror Force
Extra Deck: 9
1 Junk Warrior
1 Chain Dragon
1 Goyo Guardian
1 Psychic Life-Trancer
1 Stardust Dragon
1 Avenging Knight Parshath
1 Mental Sphere Daemon
1 Gigatech Fighter
1 Red Daemon's Dragon
Side Deck: 15
2 Kycoo the Ghost Destroyer
1 D.D. Crow
1 D.D. Warrior Lady
1 Meiku the Barrier Master
3 Honest
1 Freed the Wandering General
3 Royal Oppression
2 Compulsory Evacuation Device
1 Solemn Judgment
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5th: Hopeless Drago (Player: Paolo Calma)
Monster: 20
1 Dark Armed Dragon
3 Red-Eyes Darkness Mental Dragon
3 Dark Horus
2 Red-Eyes Wyvern
1 Prime Material Dragon
2 Core Chimair Drago
3 Dark Grepher
2 Dark Creator
2 Phantom of Chaos
1 Gorz the Emissary of Darkness
Spell: 14
2 Allure of Darkness
2 Arms Hole
2 D.D.R.
2 Monster Reincarnation
1 Lightning Vortex
1 Mystical Space Typhoon
1 Heavy Storm
1 Giant Trunade
1 Future Fusion
1 Golden Chest of Sealing
Trap: 7
2 Compulsory Evacuation Device
2 Bottomless Traphole
1 Solemn Judgment
1 Torrential Tribute
1 Call of the Haunted
Extra Deck: 1
1 Five God Dragon
Side Deck: 15
3 Mirror of Oaths
2 Light-Imprisoning Mirror
1 Escape from the Dark Dimension
1 Return from the Different Dimension
1 Mirror Force
1 Deck Devastating Virus
1 System Down
1 Core Chimair Drago
2 Axe Dragonute
2 Twister
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6th: Black Feather "Bomber 2" (Player: Jhonn Paull Santiago)
Monster: 20
1 Dark Armed Dragon
1 Dark Creator
2 Black Feather - Sirroco of the Dawn
3 Black Feather - Blizzard of the North Pole
3 Black Feather - Blast of the Black Lance
3 Black Feather - Qual'at of the Moonlight
3 Black Feather - Shura of the Blue Flame
2 Black Feather - Vayu of the Big Flag
2 Priestess Ohm
Spells: 12
1 Heavy Storm
3 Black Whirlwind
1 Mystical Space Typhoon
1 Mind Control
1 Brain Control
2 D.D.R.
2 Allure of Darkness
1 Swallow's Nest
Traps: 8
2 Icarus Attack
1 Delta Crow - Anti-Reverse
3 Reckless Greed
1 Mirror Force
1 Trap Dustshoot
Extra Deck: 14
2 Black Feather - Armored Wing
1 Black Feather - Lone Silver Wind
2 Black Feather - Arms Wing
1 Dark End Dragon
2 Stardust Dragon
1 Goyo Guardian
1 Gigatech Fighter
1 Black Rose Dragon
1 Magical Android
1 Mental Sphere Daemon
1 Arcanite Magician
Side Deck: 15
1 My Body as a Shield
2 Soul Release
2 Threatening Roar
2 Bottomless Trap Hole
2 Mirror of Oath
2 Fairy Winds
2 Kycoo the Ghost Destroyer
2 D.D. Crow
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7th: Superstar Deck (Player: Byron Diño)
*Note: Decklist not 100% Authentic*
Monster: 20
3 Gladiator Beast Laquari
2 Zombie Master
1 Gladiator Beast Beastiari
2 Lyla, Lightlord Sorceress
2 Goblin Zombie
2 Mezuki
2 Krebons
1 Zombie Carrier
1 X-Saber Airbellum
1 Black Feather - Sirroco of the Dawn
1 Black Feather - Vayu of the Big Flag
1 Dark Armed Dragon
Spell: 12
3 Burial from Another Dimension
1 Heavy Storm
1 Brain Control
1 Mystical Space Typhoon
1 Mind Control
1 Book of Life
1 Lightning Vortex
2 Allure of Darkness
1 Creature Swap
Trap: 8
1 Mirror Force
1 Gladiator Beast War Chariot
1 Torrential Tribute
2 Threatening Roar
1 Compulsory Evacuation Device
1 Transmigration Prophecy
1 Bottomless Trap Hole
Extra Deck: 15
1 Stardust Dragon
1 Red Daemon's Dragon
1 Mental Sphere Daemon
1 Dark End Dragon
1 Black Rose Dragon
1 Goyo Guardian
1 Brionac, Dragon of the Ice Boundary
1 Chain Dragon
1 A.O.J. Catastor
1 Magical Android
1 Psychic Life-Transer
1 XX-Saber Gatoms
1 Black Feather - Arms Wing
1 Black Feather - Armored Wing
1 Gladiator Beast Gyzarus
Side Deck: 2-???
2 G.B. Hunter
*The rest unknown*
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8th: D.G.B. Dimensional Gladiator Beast (Player: William "StacKing" Sy)
Monster: 18
1 Gladiator Beast Beastiari
2 Gladiator Beast Laquari
1 Gladiator Beast Murmillo
1 Gladiator Beast Hoplomos
1 Gladiator Beast Darius
1 Gladiator Beast Samnite
1 Rescue Cat
1 Test Tiger
2 X-Saber Airbellum
1 Cyber Dragon
2 Gladiator Beast Equeste
1 Morphing Jar
1 Slave Ape
1 Gladiator Beast Retiari
1 Summon Priest
Spell: 11
3 Dimensional Fissure
1 Heavy Storm
1 Mystical Space Typhoon
3 Gladiator Proving Ground
3 Book of Moon
Trap: 12
2 Bottomless Trap Hole
1 Torrential Tribute
2 Gladiator Beast War Chariot
1 Return from the Different Dimension
1 Solemn Judgment
1 Mirror Force
1 Call of the Haunted
1 Trap Dust Shoot
2 Waboku
Extra Deck: 15
1 Gladiator Beast Heraklinos
2 Gladiator Beast Gyzarus
1 Natural Balkion
1 Natural Beast
1 Goyo Guardian
1 Gigatech Fighter
1 Knight of the Earth Gaia
1 X-Saber Urbellum
1 A.O.J. Decisive Arms
1 Stardust Dragon
1 Black Rose Dragon
1 Arcanite Magician
1 Mental Sphere Daemon
1 Magical Android
Side Deck: 15
2 Gravekeeper's Guard
1 Black Feather - Gale of the Hurricane
1 Kycoo the Ghost Destroyer
1 Gladiator Beast Inner Strength
2 Shrink
1 Mind Control
1 Brain Control
2 Dust Tornado
2 Light-Imprisoning Mirror
2 Compulsory Evacuation Device
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Special Thanks to:
- Mangaholix for the venue
- Courtside for being a great sponsor
- Irwin & Carlito for being a great Judge
Source: http://z3.invisionfree.com/ygocgph/index.php?showtopic=3536&st=0&#last
- Posted by William Sy
Monster: 18
1 Dark Armed Dragon
1 Gorz the Emissary of Darkness
2 Il Blud
2 Zombie Master
2 Mezuki
2 Goblin Zombie
1 Zombie Carrier
1 Dark Grepher
3 Knight of the End
2 Necro Gardna
1 Sangan
Spells: 16
1 Heavy Storm
1 Mystical Space Typhoon
1 Lightning Vortex
1 Brain Control
2 Supervis
1 Reinforcement of the Army
2 Allure of Darkness
3 Book of Life
2 Foolish Burial
3 Burial from a Different Dimension
Traps: 6
1 Torrential Tribute
1 Mirror Force
2 Bottomless Trap Hole
2 Raigeki Break
Extra Deck: 15
1 Mist Wurm
2 Black Bull Drago
1 Red Daemon's Dragon
1 Gigatech Fighter
1 Mental Sphere Daemon
1 Dark End Dragon
2 Stardust Dragon
1 Goyo Guardian
1 Dark Ressurection Hades
1 Death Kaiser Dragon
1 Brionac, Dragon of the Ice Boundary
1 Flembell Urquitas
1 Magical Android
Side Deck: 15
2 Mirror of Oaths
2 Threatening Roar
2 Light-Imprisoning Mirror
2 Royal Decree
2 Dust Tornado
1 Lightning Vortex
2 Soul Release
1 Smashing Ground
1 Nobleman of Crossout
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2nd: Necro Chaos (Player: Dann Julius Tan)
Monster: 21
1 Dark Armed Dragon
1 Gorz the Emissary of Darkness
2 Caius The Shadow Monarch
2 Chaos Sorcerer
2 Ryko, Lightlord Hunter
2 Dimensional Alchemist
1 Raiou
1 Breaker the Magical Warrior
1 Mystic Tomato
2 necroface
1 Black Feather - Gale of the Hurricane
1 Sangan
1 Krebons
1 Zombie Carrier
1 D.D. Crow
1 Morphing Jar
Spells: 13
2 Allure of Darkness
2 Golden Chest of Sealing
1 Heavy Storm
1 Fissure
1 Smashing Ground
1 Lightning Vortex
1 Brain Control
1 Mind Control
1 Mystical Space Typhoon
1 Book of Moon
1 My Body as a Shield
Traps: 8
2 Bottomless Trap Hole
1 Trap Dustshoot
1 Torrential Tribute
1 Mirror Force
1 Royal Oppression
1 Return from the Different Dimension
1 Solemn Judgment
Extra Deck: 15
1 A.O.J. Catastor
1 Magical Android
1 Flembell Urquitas
1 Brionac, Dragon of the Ice Boundary
1 Chain Dragon
1 Goyo Guardian
1 Arcanite Magician
1 Ancient Fairy Dragon
1 X-Saber Urbellum
1 Black Rose Dragon
1 Stardust Dragon
1 Dark End Dragon
1 Mental Sphere Daemon
1 Red Daemon's Dragon
Side Deck: 15
1 D.D. Crow
1 Legendary Jujitsu Master
1 Kycoo the Ghost Destroyer
1 Soul Release
2 Trap Hole
2 Dust Tornado
1 Malevolent Catastrophe
1 Call of the Haunted
1 Royal Oppression
1 Mirror of Oaths
1 Light-Imprisoning Mirror
1 Divine Wrath
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3rd: Black Feather Magpakailanman *Filipino for Black Feather Forever* (Player: Dino Roman)
Monster: 17
3 Black Feather - Qual'at of the Moonlight
3 Black Feather - Shura of the Blue Flame
3 Black Feather - Blast of the Black Lance
2 Black Feather - Blizzard of the North Pole
2 Black Feather - Sirroco of the Dawn
2 D.D. Crow
1 Black Feather - Gale of the Hurricane
1 Dark Armed Dragon
Spells: 10
1 My Body as a Shield
1 Mystical Space Typhoon
1 Brain Control
1 Giant Trunade
1 Heavy Storm
3 Black Whirlwind
2 Allure of Darkness
Traps: 13
3 Royal Oppression
2 Bottomless Trap Hole
2 Threatening Roar
2 Icarus Attack
1 Trap Dustshoot
1 Call of the Haunted
1 Torrential Tribute
1 Mirror Force
Extra Deck: 15
2 Gigatech Fighter
2 Stardust Dragon
2 Red Daemon's Dragon
2 Magical Android
1 Black Feather - Armored Wing
1 Arcanite Magician
1 Black Rose Dragon
1 Goyo Guardian
1 Knight of the Earth Gaia
1 Chain Draon
1 Mental Sphere Daemon
Side Deck: 15
1 My Body as a Shield
1 Gorz the Emissary of Darkness
3 Raiou
1 Kycoo the Ghost Destroyer
2 Lightning Vortex
1 Solemn Judgment
2 Light-Imprisoning Mirror
2 Delta Crow - Anti-Reverse
2 Book of Moon
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4th: HyperWell Synchro (Player: Paul Dizon)
Monster: 22
1 Dark Armed Dragon
1 Gorz the Emissary of Darkness
2 Chaos Sorcerer
1 Caius the Shadow Monarch
1 Summon Priest
1 Black Feather - Gale of the Hurricane
2 Krebons
2 Gravekeeper's Spy
1 Gravekeeper's Guard
1 Breaker the Magical Warrior
3 Raiou
1 D.D. Warrior Lady
1 Mind Master
2 Dimension Alchemist
2 Hyper Synchron
Spell: 12
1 Emergency Teleport
1 Telekinetic Power Well
2 Allure of Darkness
1 Mystical Space Typhoon
1 Heavy Storm
1 Lightning Vortex
1 Smashing Ground
2 Enemy Controller
1 Brain Control
1 Mind Control
Trap: 6
1 Torrential Tribute
1 Return from the Different Dimension
2 Bottomless Trap Hole
1 Call of the Haunting
1 Mirror Force
Extra Deck: 9
1 Junk Warrior
1 Chain Dragon
1 Goyo Guardian
1 Psychic Life-Trancer
1 Stardust Dragon
1 Avenging Knight Parshath
1 Mental Sphere Daemon
1 Gigatech Fighter
1 Red Daemon's Dragon
Side Deck: 15
2 Kycoo the Ghost Destroyer
1 D.D. Crow
1 D.D. Warrior Lady
1 Meiku the Barrier Master
3 Honest
1 Freed the Wandering General
3 Royal Oppression
2 Compulsory Evacuation Device
1 Solemn Judgment
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5th: Hopeless Drago (Player: Paolo Calma)
Monster: 20
1 Dark Armed Dragon
3 Red-Eyes Darkness Mental Dragon
3 Dark Horus
2 Red-Eyes Wyvern
1 Prime Material Dragon
2 Core Chimair Drago
3 Dark Grepher
2 Dark Creator
2 Phantom of Chaos
1 Gorz the Emissary of Darkness
Spell: 14
2 Allure of Darkness
2 Arms Hole
2 D.D.R.
2 Monster Reincarnation
1 Lightning Vortex
1 Mystical Space Typhoon
1 Heavy Storm
1 Giant Trunade
1 Future Fusion
1 Golden Chest of Sealing
Trap: 7
2 Compulsory Evacuation Device
2 Bottomless Traphole
1 Solemn Judgment
1 Torrential Tribute
1 Call of the Haunted
Extra Deck: 1
1 Five God Dragon
Side Deck: 15
3 Mirror of Oaths
2 Light-Imprisoning Mirror
1 Escape from the Dark Dimension
1 Return from the Different Dimension
1 Mirror Force
1 Deck Devastating Virus
1 System Down
1 Core Chimair Drago
2 Axe Dragonute
2 Twister
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6th: Black Feather "Bomber 2" (Player: Jhonn Paull Santiago)
Monster: 20
1 Dark Armed Dragon
1 Dark Creator
2 Black Feather - Sirroco of the Dawn
3 Black Feather - Blizzard of the North Pole
3 Black Feather - Blast of the Black Lance
3 Black Feather - Qual'at of the Moonlight
3 Black Feather - Shura of the Blue Flame
2 Black Feather - Vayu of the Big Flag
2 Priestess Ohm
Spells: 12
1 Heavy Storm
3 Black Whirlwind
1 Mystical Space Typhoon
1 Mind Control
1 Brain Control
2 D.D.R.
2 Allure of Darkness
1 Swallow's Nest
Traps: 8
2 Icarus Attack
1 Delta Crow - Anti-Reverse
3 Reckless Greed
1 Mirror Force
1 Trap Dustshoot
Extra Deck: 14
2 Black Feather - Armored Wing
1 Black Feather - Lone Silver Wind
2 Black Feather - Arms Wing
1 Dark End Dragon
2 Stardust Dragon
1 Goyo Guardian
1 Gigatech Fighter
1 Black Rose Dragon
1 Magical Android
1 Mental Sphere Daemon
1 Arcanite Magician
Side Deck: 15
1 My Body as a Shield
2 Soul Release
2 Threatening Roar
2 Bottomless Trap Hole
2 Mirror of Oath
2 Fairy Winds
2 Kycoo the Ghost Destroyer
2 D.D. Crow
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7th: Superstar Deck (Player: Byron Diño)
*Note: Decklist not 100% Authentic*
Monster: 20
3 Gladiator Beast Laquari
2 Zombie Master
1 Gladiator Beast Beastiari
2 Lyla, Lightlord Sorceress
2 Goblin Zombie
2 Mezuki
2 Krebons
1 Zombie Carrier
1 X-Saber Airbellum
1 Black Feather - Sirroco of the Dawn
1 Black Feather - Vayu of the Big Flag
1 Dark Armed Dragon
Spell: 12
3 Burial from Another Dimension
1 Heavy Storm
1 Brain Control
1 Mystical Space Typhoon
1 Mind Control
1 Book of Life
1 Lightning Vortex
2 Allure of Darkness
1 Creature Swap
Trap: 8
1 Mirror Force
1 Gladiator Beast War Chariot
1 Torrential Tribute
2 Threatening Roar
1 Compulsory Evacuation Device
1 Transmigration Prophecy
1 Bottomless Trap Hole
Extra Deck: 15
1 Stardust Dragon
1 Red Daemon's Dragon
1 Mental Sphere Daemon
1 Dark End Dragon
1 Black Rose Dragon
1 Goyo Guardian
1 Brionac, Dragon of the Ice Boundary
1 Chain Dragon
1 A.O.J. Catastor
1 Magical Android
1 Psychic Life-Transer
1 XX-Saber Gatoms
1 Black Feather - Arms Wing
1 Black Feather - Armored Wing
1 Gladiator Beast Gyzarus
Side Deck: 2-???
2 G.B. Hunter
*The rest unknown*
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8th: D.G.B. Dimensional Gladiator Beast (Player: William "StacKing" Sy)
Monster: 18
1 Gladiator Beast Beastiari
2 Gladiator Beast Laquari
1 Gladiator Beast Murmillo
1 Gladiator Beast Hoplomos
1 Gladiator Beast Darius
1 Gladiator Beast Samnite
1 Rescue Cat
1 Test Tiger
2 X-Saber Airbellum
1 Cyber Dragon
2 Gladiator Beast Equeste
1 Morphing Jar
1 Slave Ape
1 Gladiator Beast Retiari
1 Summon Priest
Spell: 11
3 Dimensional Fissure
1 Heavy Storm
1 Mystical Space Typhoon
3 Gladiator Proving Ground
3 Book of Moon
Trap: 12
2 Bottomless Trap Hole
1 Torrential Tribute
2 Gladiator Beast War Chariot
1 Return from the Different Dimension
1 Solemn Judgment
1 Mirror Force
1 Call of the Haunted
1 Trap Dust Shoot
2 Waboku
Extra Deck: 15
1 Gladiator Beast Heraklinos
2 Gladiator Beast Gyzarus
1 Natural Balkion
1 Natural Beast
1 Goyo Guardian
1 Gigatech Fighter
1 Knight of the Earth Gaia
1 X-Saber Urbellum
1 A.O.J. Decisive Arms
1 Stardust Dragon
1 Black Rose Dragon
1 Arcanite Magician
1 Mental Sphere Daemon
1 Magical Android
Side Deck: 15
2 Gravekeeper's Guard
1 Black Feather - Gale of the Hurricane
1 Kycoo the Ghost Destroyer
1 Gladiator Beast Inner Strength
2 Shrink
1 Mind Control
1 Brain Control
2 Dust Tornado
2 Light-Imprisoning Mirror
2 Compulsory Evacuation Device
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Special Thanks to:
- Mangaholix for the venue
- Courtside for being a great sponsor
- Irwin & Carlito for being a great Judge
Source: http://z3.invisionfree.com/ygocgph/index.php?showtopic=3536&st=0&#last
- Posted by William Sy
November Monthly Tournament Report
There I was ready and prepared for the November Monthly that was held yesterday. The tournament was not so much impressive as only thirty people attended the event. Started to scout for people and preview the decks they run. Finally was able to pass my deck sheet to the judges and waited for the Swiss pairings.
I was running Blackwings inspired by the first SJC this new format and ran an almost similar build with a little bit of tweak here and there to specifically counter the meta in the Philippines. The Side deck was majorly modified for this purpose. I missed a lot of cards for my side due to financial reasons. Deck list is at the bottom if you are interested to see it.
Nothing was stopping me now and I was paired for my first match of Swiss.
Blackwings v.s. 
Morphtronic OTK
Game 1
I rolled in first, was able to get Blackwing - Shura the Blue Flame and Black Whirlwind in my opening hand. I then played both to search for Gale. Set down Bottomless Trap Hole and Mystical Space Typhoon and ended my turn. He begins with playing Morphtronic Cellfon. He was activated its effect for a Morphtronic Scopen. He then used Morphtronic Scopen for a Morphtronic Boarden and proceeded to Synchro Summon all for a Power Tool Dragon. Needless to say I activated my face down Bottomless and proceeded to swarm him the following turn.
Game 2
I opened bad with 2 Blackwing - Sirocco the Dawn and 2 Blackwing - Shura the Blue Flame and a Mirror Force. I played the Blackwing - Shura the Blue Flame and set the Mirror Force to end my turn. He opened god and somehow got Morphtronic Slingen on his equation of his FTK and then proceed to FTK me as expected.
Game 3
Opening hand was okay. In the middle of the duel, he Torrential Tribute my 2 Blackwings and Was able to Synchro for a Power Tool Dragon and attached two Equip Spells in it and he set a card face down. I already had a Brain Control in my hand and topped Caius the Shadow Monarch for game.
2-1, 1-0
Blackwings v.s. 
HyperWell Synchro
Game 1
Opened with 2 Black Whirlwinds and 2 Royal Oppression. My Blackwing - Bora the Spear was not able to pierce his Gravekeeper's Spy. I cannot activate my Royal Oppression in response to this, and he played Heavy Storm to wipe my field. I topped my third Black Whirlwind and he proceeded to mow me down with Thunder King Rai-Oh.
Game 2
Opened decent. He again pushed for +1 with his Gravekeeper's Spy. He was able to Synchro a Colossal Fighter and I misplayed by activating my Blackwing - Kalut the Moon Shadow. By this time I ran out of options and the Colossal Fighter beat me to a pulp. I had a Blackwing - Blizzard the Far North in my hand and could have Synchro Summoned for a Brionac, Dragon of the Ice Barrier, but unfortunately, I did not have one in my Extra Deck due to financial reasons.
0-2, 1-1
Blackwings v.s. 
Stun
Game 1
He caught me off guard by activating his Mirror Force, resulting in a +2. My only Blackwing - Sirocco the Dawn was Removed from play by his D.D. Warrior Lady. He then proceeded to Summon Kycoo the Ghost Destroyer and removed my Blackwing - Vayu the Emblem of Honor from the game, turning the tide in his favor and finally resulting in his victory.
Game 2
I opened with 2 Black Whirlwinds and a Shura. The amount of +1's I was able to acquire from those two Black Whirlwinds was too much that he was not able to get the chance at the momentum. I won the duel.
Game 3
In the near end of the duel in my favor, He Brain Control my Bora, Normal Summoned a Krebons and planned to Synchro Summon using my Bora. I responded with a Book of Moon, targeting Krebons. He called a judge to see if the move was legal or not. The judge ruled over that it was and he was not able to recover from it.
2-1, 2-1
Blackwings v.s. 
Crystal Beast
Game1
Hoo boy this was a lucky pairing. Whatever play I make puts immediate pressure on my opponent. He tries to Ram his Crystal Beast Topaz Tiger to my Sirocco but I activated Icarus Attack in response. He tries to use Crystal Beacon to Special Summon Crystal Beast Sapphire Pegasus but I responded with Royal Oppression. Without any more options in his disposal, I easily won over him.
Game 2
The same as game 1, and this was easier as I had Heavy Storm in my opening hand. And we all know what happens when Heavy Storm pushes through with Crystal Beasts.
2-0, 3-1
Blackwings v.s. Blackwings
Game 1
I was surprised to duel against a mirror for the first time. I got Vayu and Sirocco in the graveyard via Dark Grepher early in the game for a Blackwing Armed Wing. He then summoned Sirocco and also used his Vayu to get his Blackwing Armed Wing, then activated his Sirocco's effect, stealing all the attack of all the monsters on the field. I thought it was over for me until I topped Brain Control and did the same, this time Special Summoning Bora and ending the duel with Kalut for the game push.
Game 2
We dueled and everything was equal until he had a Colossal Fighter out with just a card in his hand and no set cards. I have 5 cards, one of them was Blizzard and had a Bora or Shura on the grave. I didn't have Brionac, Dragon of the Ice Barrier in my Extra Deck... He only had less than 4000 LP left.
Game 3
Midway through the duel, I summon Dark Armed Dragon, set Torrential Tribute and Mystical Space Typhoon.. His back row was clear. He Mind Control my Dark Armed Dragon and proceed to destroy everything in my field. He summoned a Monster and attacked for game.
1-2, 3-2
Closing Thoughts: Sad that I could have won the last match if I had Brionac in my Extra Deck. Also realized that what maybe Tier 1 over at one country might not be the same tier 1 deck at another. Finally, I realized that Colossal Fighter is one of the most annoying Synchro Monsters out there.
I was able to get to 12th place, after getting cut to top 8. In light of that, I get a consolation prize of 1 Raging Battle booster pack, only to get Morphtronic Repair Unit as my rare.
Props:
Was able to see people cosplay since the tournament was held at an anime convention
OCG Black Rose Dragon
Completed play set of Book of Moon
3 Posters of Raging Battle
Making it to top 12 in the first tournament scene of my Blackwing Deck
Pulled Blackwing - Kalut the Moonshadow in my first entry pack
Slops:
Got a bit lost on the way to the event
Air conditioning at event was too cold
Lost a lot matches due to lack of Brionac
Colossal wrecked me bad
Pulled Morphtronic Repair Unit as my rare on my consolation pack
Terrible Traffic on the way home and an unfortunate event happened along the way
Tired to even move a muscle as I plop on my bed
One Brionac away from Top 8
List:
Monsters (21)
3 Blackwing - Sirocco the Dawn
3 Blackwing - Shura the Blue Flame
3 Blackwing - Bora the Spear
3 Blackwing - Kalut the Moon Shadow
1 Blackwing - Gale the Whirlwind
2 Blackwing - Blizzard the Far North
2 Blackwing - Vayu the Emblem of Honor
2 Dark Grepher
1 Plaguespreader Zombie
1 Dark Armed Dragon
Spells (11)
3 Black Whirlwind
2 Allure of Darkness
2 Book of Moon
1 Heavy Storm
1 Mystical Space Typhoon
1 My Body as A Shield
1 Brain Control
Traps (9)
2 Bottomless Trap Hole
1 Torrential Tribute
1 Mirror Force
1 Call of the Haunted
2 Icarus Attack
2 Royal Oppression
Extra Deck (9)
1 Sea Dragon Lord Gishilnodon
1 Gaia Knight, the Force of Earth
1 Goyo Guardian
1 Blackwing Armed Wing
1 Blackwing Armor Master
1 Black Rose Dragon
1 Stardust Dragon
1 Colossal Fighter
1 Blackwing - Silverwind the Ascendant
Side Deck
1 Caius the Shadow Monarch
1 Book of Moon
1 My Body as A Shield
1 Lightning Vortex
1 Fissure
2 Mirror of Oaths
2 Trap Stun
1 Trap Dustshoot
2 Dust Tornado
I was running Blackwings inspired by the first SJC this new format and ran an almost similar build with a little bit of tweak here and there to specifically counter the meta in the Philippines. The Side deck was majorly modified for this purpose. I missed a lot of cards for my side due to financial reasons. Deck list is at the bottom if you are interested to see it.
Nothing was stopping me now and I was paired for my first match of Swiss.
Blackwings v.s. 
Morphtronic OTKGame 1
I rolled in first, was able to get Blackwing - Shura the Blue Flame and Black Whirlwind in my opening hand. I then played both to search for Gale. Set down Bottomless Trap Hole and Mystical Space Typhoon and ended my turn. He begins with playing Morphtronic Cellfon. He was activated its effect for a Morphtronic Scopen. He then used Morphtronic Scopen for a Morphtronic Boarden and proceeded to Synchro Summon all for a Power Tool Dragon. Needless to say I activated my face down Bottomless and proceeded to swarm him the following turn.
Game 2
I opened bad with 2 Blackwing - Sirocco the Dawn and 2 Blackwing - Shura the Blue Flame and a Mirror Force. I played the Blackwing - Shura the Blue Flame and set the Mirror Force to end my turn. He opened god and somehow got Morphtronic Slingen on his equation of his FTK and then proceed to FTK me as expected.
Game 3
Opening hand was okay. In the middle of the duel, he Torrential Tribute my 2 Blackwings and Was able to Synchro for a Power Tool Dragon and attached two Equip Spells in it and he set a card face down. I already had a Brain Control in my hand and topped Caius the Shadow Monarch for game.
2-1, 1-0
Blackwings v.s. 
HyperWell SynchroGame 1
Opened with 2 Black Whirlwinds and 2 Royal Oppression. My Blackwing - Bora the Spear was not able to pierce his Gravekeeper's Spy. I cannot activate my Royal Oppression in response to this, and he played Heavy Storm to wipe my field. I topped my third Black Whirlwind and he proceeded to mow me down with Thunder King Rai-Oh.
Game 2
Opened decent. He again pushed for +1 with his Gravekeeper's Spy. He was able to Synchro a Colossal Fighter and I misplayed by activating my Blackwing - Kalut the Moon Shadow. By this time I ran out of options and the Colossal Fighter beat me to a pulp. I had a Blackwing - Blizzard the Far North in my hand and could have Synchro Summoned for a Brionac, Dragon of the Ice Barrier, but unfortunately, I did not have one in my Extra Deck due to financial reasons.
0-2, 1-1
Blackwings v.s. 
StunGame 1
He caught me off guard by activating his Mirror Force, resulting in a +2. My only Blackwing - Sirocco the Dawn was Removed from play by his D.D. Warrior Lady. He then proceeded to Summon Kycoo the Ghost Destroyer and removed my Blackwing - Vayu the Emblem of Honor from the game, turning the tide in his favor and finally resulting in his victory.
Game 2
I opened with 2 Black Whirlwinds and a Shura. The amount of +1's I was able to acquire from those two Black Whirlwinds was too much that he was not able to get the chance at the momentum. I won the duel.
Game 3
In the near end of the duel in my favor, He Brain Control my Bora, Normal Summoned a Krebons and planned to Synchro Summon using my Bora. I responded with a Book of Moon, targeting Krebons. He called a judge to see if the move was legal or not. The judge ruled over that it was and he was not able to recover from it.
2-1, 2-1
Blackwings v.s. 
Crystal BeastGame1
Hoo boy this was a lucky pairing. Whatever play I make puts immediate pressure on my opponent. He tries to Ram his Crystal Beast Topaz Tiger to my Sirocco but I activated Icarus Attack in response. He tries to use Crystal Beacon to Special Summon Crystal Beast Sapphire Pegasus but I responded with Royal Oppression. Without any more options in his disposal, I easily won over him.
Game 2
The same as game 1, and this was easier as I had Heavy Storm in my opening hand. And we all know what happens when Heavy Storm pushes through with Crystal Beasts.
2-0, 3-1
Blackwings v.s. BlackwingsGame 1
I was surprised to duel against a mirror for the first time. I got Vayu and Sirocco in the graveyard via Dark Grepher early in the game for a Blackwing Armed Wing. He then summoned Sirocco and also used his Vayu to get his Blackwing Armed Wing, then activated his Sirocco's effect, stealing all the attack of all the monsters on the field. I thought it was over for me until I topped Brain Control and did the same, this time Special Summoning Bora and ending the duel with Kalut for the game push.
Game 2
We dueled and everything was equal until he had a Colossal Fighter out with just a card in his hand and no set cards. I have 5 cards, one of them was Blizzard and had a Bora or Shura on the grave. I didn't have Brionac, Dragon of the Ice Barrier in my Extra Deck... He only had less than 4000 LP left.
Game 3
Midway through the duel, I summon Dark Armed Dragon, set Torrential Tribute and Mystical Space Typhoon.. His back row was clear. He Mind Control my Dark Armed Dragon and proceed to destroy everything in my field. He summoned a Monster and attacked for game.
1-2, 3-2
Closing Thoughts: Sad that I could have won the last match if I had Brionac in my Extra Deck. Also realized that what maybe Tier 1 over at one country might not be the same tier 1 deck at another. Finally, I realized that Colossal Fighter is one of the most annoying Synchro Monsters out there.
I was able to get to 12th place, after getting cut to top 8. In light of that, I get a consolation prize of 1 Raging Battle booster pack, only to get Morphtronic Repair Unit as my rare.
Props:
Was able to see people cosplay since the tournament was held at an anime convention
OCG Black Rose Dragon
Completed play set of Book of Moon
3 Posters of Raging Battle
Making it to top 12 in the first tournament scene of my Blackwing Deck
Pulled Blackwing - Kalut the Moonshadow in my first entry pack
Slops:
Got a bit lost on the way to the event
Air conditioning at event was too cold
Lost a lot matches due to lack of Brionac
Colossal wrecked me bad
Pulled Morphtronic Repair Unit as my rare on my consolation pack
Terrible Traffic on the way home and an unfortunate event happened along the way
Tired to even move a muscle as I plop on my bed
One Brionac away from Top 8
List:
Monsters (21)
3 Blackwing - Sirocco the Dawn
3 Blackwing - Shura the Blue Flame
3 Blackwing - Bora the Spear
3 Blackwing - Kalut the Moon Shadow
1 Blackwing - Gale the Whirlwind
2 Blackwing - Blizzard the Far North
2 Blackwing - Vayu the Emblem of Honor
2 Dark Grepher
1 Plaguespreader Zombie
1 Dark Armed Dragon
Spells (11)
3 Black Whirlwind
2 Allure of Darkness
2 Book of Moon
1 Heavy Storm
1 Mystical Space Typhoon
1 My Body as A Shield
1 Brain Control
Traps (9)
2 Bottomless Trap Hole
1 Torrential Tribute
1 Mirror Force
1 Call of the Haunted
2 Icarus Attack
2 Royal Oppression
Extra Deck (9)
1 Sea Dragon Lord Gishilnodon
1 Gaia Knight, the Force of Earth
1 Goyo Guardian
1 Blackwing Armed Wing
1 Blackwing Armor Master
1 Black Rose Dragon
1 Stardust Dragon
1 Colossal Fighter
1 Blackwing - Silverwind the Ascendant
Side Deck
1 Caius the Shadow Monarch
1 Book of Moon
1 My Body as A Shield
1 Lightning Vortex
1 Fissure
2 Mirror of Oaths
2 Trap Stun
1 Trap Dustshoot
2 Dust Tornado
Sunday, November 15, 2009
MBAS: Helping You Swarm your Opponent with Ease
With Royal Oppression finding its way into Main Decks, decks that rely too much on Special Summoning monsters would naturally find a way to disable the threat. They would end up packing either Royal Decree or Malevolent Catastrophe as counters, with the former being more present in Lightsworn decks. The thinking behind this is that Lightsworns naturally do not rely on traps in the first place, so Royal Decree hits two birds with one stone-disabling Royal Oppression and knocking off any other Traps the opponent might use to his advantage.
As I run Blackwings at the moment, I see the deck's strategy as trying to beat the pulp out of your opponent before he does the same to you. Over extension on your side of the field is usually a decent option, but is always or most often followed up by a +1 or +2 Lightning Vortex by the opponent.
Solemn Judgment used to block cards that destroy my army of Blackwings in a single shot or stuff that might make my strategy go wrong. Since Solemn Judgment is now limited, a good replacement for last format's Solemn Judgment comes in the form of Dark Bribe, but I for instance, do not want the draw it gives my opponent. It does not also help the fact that the card cannot negate Monster Summons and their effects. Let's not forget that Royal Decree also pins this card down, along with Solemn Judgment in the first place.
With that in mind, I have resorted to relying on the Spell Card My Body as A Shield. This card can play through those Royal Decrees. This card is also best used from your hand in your turn in case your opponent activates his/her Set down Mirror Force or Torrential Tribute. Dark Armed Dragon, Black Rose Dragon and Judgment Dragon are also usually destroyed by this card. Heck, you can even use this card alongside Book of Moon in case you choose to run Royal Decree yourself. The best part of the bargain is that most of the time, it costs less life points compared to Solemn Judgment.
Played at the right moment, this card will help protect your Monsters and encourage you to swarm your opponent to seize victory.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Yu-Gi-Oh! 2009 Philippine Unsanctioned Championship
*Click to enlarge picture
WHEN: DECEMBER 19, 2009
VENUE: 3rd FLOOR, ROBINSON'S GALLERIA
FORMAT: Advance (All cards are allowed)
ENTRANCE FEE: Php 600 (includes 1 Yu-gi-oh! booster and 1 Philippine Championship T-shirt)
IMPORTANT: Pre Registration (with payment) is a MUST. T-shirt will only be given to Pre-registered players. You will receive your Shirt and Booster upon registration/payment @ COURTSIDE GALLERIA. Pre-registration is up to DECEMBER 16, 2009 ONLY!
*We will be charging an additional Php100 for players who register later than dec. 16 or on the tournament day itself*
Prizes:
-Champion Will Receive A trophy, Booster packs, and a Brand new PSP!!!
Runner-up will receive a Trophy, Yu-gi-oh Booster packs, and a brand new I-pod Shuffle
-Other prizes and Lot's of Yu-Gi-Oh Boosters at stake!!!
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Losing: Key to Winning the Game
As promised, I will write an article about how I suffered my defeat in the last local tournament that I have participated in.
Seemingly confident, I registered to join the second batch of the weekly tournament that was held regularly in my locals. With victory in mind, I was confident that I would crush or defeat any adversary without breaking a sweat, seeing that everyone were only using non-meta decks. My deck was completed and was ready to go and destroy everything in sight...
Or so I thought.
Pairings were announced. My confidence suddenly turned to fear as I face my first ever adversary in the tournament scene. We then proceeded in the duel with my hands trembling as I draw my first card. I found out that he was using a Gladiator Beast deck. I knew the deck inside out-what it can and can't do, and how to defeat it. Theoretically.
On his first tag, he immediately tagged for Gladiator Beast Retiari, removing the Neo-Spacian Glow Moss which he just destroyed (I was using a Junk & Debris deck). I kept drawing dead draws and the opponent soon proceeded to annihilate me.
I was surprised as I face my first loss. I was trembling and I thought what did I did wrong. What did he do to get the win? I shunned the thoughts and proceeded to rummage my Side Deck.
The end result was the same. I was beaten to a pulp. I did not even manage to damage his life points. I then lost confidence, thinking that all the theories and all the articles I've read and studied was useless.
Feeling sad, I then was paired for round 2.
Up against a Zombie Dual deck, I managed to win game 1 without much trouble. I was still tense up to this point until the mid game of game 2. I started to feel relaxed while dueling with my opponent. We were conversing while dueling, which made the whole experience worthwhile, even though he was able to take game 2. By this point, I already gave up my competitive spirit and was only dueling for fun, in which I realized that that was the thing that I was missing since the beginning of the tournament. I forgot that playing the game was fun. I made a major misplay at game 3, (attacking his Shutendoji with a Ally of Justice - Catastor with him only having 500 LP left, I had 2 other different Synchro Monsters on the table) which caused me the game. Even though I lost, it seemed like a fun experience and I didn't flinch much about learning that I lost.
What makes a player great? Is it his clear understanding of the game or his knowledge on rulings? Is it how well-built his deck is? In my way of thinking, the only thing that makes a player great is that he is enjoying whatever deck(s) he made and shows great sportsmanship. Yu-Gi-Oh! is just a game after all and people should enjoy playing the game, win or lose.
Seemingly confident, I registered to join the second batch of the weekly tournament that was held regularly in my locals. With victory in mind, I was confident that I would crush or defeat any adversary without breaking a sweat, seeing that everyone were only using non-meta decks. My deck was completed and was ready to go and destroy everything in sight...
Or so I thought.
Pairings were announced. My confidence suddenly turned to fear as I face my first ever adversary in the tournament scene. We then proceeded in the duel with my hands trembling as I draw my first card. I found out that he was using a Gladiator Beast deck. I knew the deck inside out-what it can and can't do, and how to defeat it. Theoretically.
On his first tag, he immediately tagged for Gladiator Beast Retiari, removing the Neo-Spacian Glow Moss which he just destroyed (I was using a Junk & Debris deck). I kept drawing dead draws and the opponent soon proceeded to annihilate me.
I was surprised as I face my first loss. I was trembling and I thought what did I did wrong. What did he do to get the win? I shunned the thoughts and proceeded to rummage my Side Deck.
The end result was the same. I was beaten to a pulp. I did not even manage to damage his life points. I then lost confidence, thinking that all the theories and all the articles I've read and studied was useless.
Feeling sad, I then was paired for round 2.
Up against a Zombie Dual deck, I managed to win game 1 without much trouble. I was still tense up to this point until the mid game of game 2. I started to feel relaxed while dueling with my opponent. We were conversing while dueling, which made the whole experience worthwhile, even though he was able to take game 2. By this point, I already gave up my competitive spirit and was only dueling for fun, in which I realized that that was the thing that I was missing since the beginning of the tournament. I forgot that playing the game was fun. I made a major misplay at game 3, (attacking his Shutendoji with a Ally of Justice - Catastor with him only having 500 LP left, I had 2 other different Synchro Monsters on the table) which caused me the game. Even though I lost, it seemed like a fun experience and I didn't flinch much about learning that I lost.
What makes a player great? Is it his clear understanding of the game or his knowledge on rulings? Is it how well-built his deck is? In my way of thinking, the only thing that makes a player great is that he is enjoying whatever deck(s) he made and shows great sportsmanship. Yu-Gi-Oh! is just a game after all and people should enjoy playing the game, win or lose.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Pojo Rant
I cannot comprehend how people even begin to whine about KDE and all in Pojo.
People here in my country had it tough. Aside from the zero support Konami is giving us, cards are scare. Yes, we do play the OCG, and some of you guys will say "but the OCG is cheap!!" Well it is, to some extent, but you also have to imagine the income of people here. We don't get paid a minimum $7.25 per hour on work, people literally live off in $5 a day. Packs and Structure decks are sold double the SRP does not help either.
People complain about tournament prizes. Well yeah, prizes are terrible, but its better than here. The tournament scene does not even exist, barring locally unsactioned ones held by the community. Hey, at least everyone over here is having fun. Want to play for profit? Go head over to Poker.
Then people on Pojo move on to ranting how sets are crap. I would tell you that people here aren't running all LS or Blackwings. People always run rogue decks most of the time, due to the fact that card prices, despite OCG, are so expensive. Imagine one GS01 Brionac equivalent to 1/5 of your month's salary (calculated roughly). Besides, your rants are falling on wrong ears. Those rants should be sent over to the OCG R&D, and not the TCG (unless you're complaining about TCG exclusives)
If you read up to this point, you might say "hey, we don't care about unheard countries like yours." But that is the point of this whole premise-if you think you guys have it tough, then your sissy complains and rants are nothing compared to what we're going through right now.
I cannot even afford to buy two Allure of Darkness that I need to complete my BF deck. Those things cost $25 a pop over at ideal808. Oh wait, OCG cards are cheaper, right?
People here in my country had it tough. Aside from the zero support Konami is giving us, cards are scare. Yes, we do play the OCG, and some of you guys will say "but the OCG is cheap!!" Well it is, to some extent, but you also have to imagine the income of people here. We don't get paid a minimum $7.25 per hour on work, people literally live off in $5 a day. Packs and Structure decks are sold double the SRP does not help either.
People complain about tournament prizes. Well yeah, prizes are terrible, but its better than here. The tournament scene does not even exist, barring locally unsactioned ones held by the community. Hey, at least everyone over here is having fun. Want to play for profit? Go head over to Poker.
Then people on Pojo move on to ranting how sets are crap. I would tell you that people here aren't running all LS or Blackwings. People always run rogue decks most of the time, due to the fact that card prices, despite OCG, are so expensive. Imagine one GS01 Brionac equivalent to 1/5 of your month's salary (calculated roughly). Besides, your rants are falling on wrong ears. Those rants should be sent over to the OCG R&D, and not the TCG (unless you're complaining about TCG exclusives)
If you read up to this point, you might say "hey, we don't care about unheard countries like yours." But that is the point of this whole premise-if you think you guys have it tough, then your sissy complains and rants are nothing compared to what we're going through right now.
I cannot even afford to buy two Allure of Darkness that I need to complete my BF deck. Those things cost $25 a pop over at ideal808. Oh wait, OCG cards are cheaper, right?
Monday, November 2, 2009
Wants Thread in my Locals Forum Account
Disclaimer: There are three degrees of levels that I have for cards.
1. Priority Wants - I need these card(s) bad that I am willing to go beyond for said card(s). I will purchase/trade for said card(s) at premium prices and deals, more often than not beyond what the regular prices are.
2. Secondary Wants - I actually need these cards as well, but not so much as Priority. I will get these cards if the price is right and if my budget allows me to, although there is a good chance that I will purchase said card(s). Just message me with a decent offer.
3. Not so Want Wants - These wants are only for vanity purposes and I do not actually need these ones at the moment. Either I can go without them or they are too expensive. I will take them as long as they're cheap enough. Don't raise your hopes up on me buying the cards on this list-I will only consider them when they are a bargain or the deal is too good to refuse.
PM me immediately if you are willing to sell these cards. I will buy them as soon as you PM me about them. Thanks for dropping by!
AE and/or OCG only! Lowest rarity if applicable, although I do take higher ones
Priority Wants
x2 Allure of Darkness
x2 Blackwing Armed Wing
x2 Blackwing Armor Master
x2 Royal Oppression
Secondary Wants
x1 Dark End Dragon
x3 D.D. Crow
x2 Threatening Roar
x1 Colossal Fighter
x1 Book of Moon
x1 Royal Oppression
Not so Want Wants
x1 Brionac, Dragon of the Ice Boundary
x1 Ally of Justice - Catastor
x1 Mist Worm
x1 Solemn Judgment
x2 Royal Decree
x3 Light-Imprisoning Mirror
x1 Bottomless Trap Hole
x1 Call of the Haunted
x1 Heavy Storm
x1 Mystical Space Typhoon
x1 Lightning Vortex
x1 Brain Control
x2 Icarus Attack
I have TCG cards and other stuff available for trade though, do check out My haves thread
Contact me at:
09173558194 - SMS
camille7688@yahoo.com - IM
1. Priority Wants - I need these card(s) bad that I am willing to go beyond for said card(s). I will purchase/trade for said card(s) at premium prices and deals, more often than not beyond what the regular prices are.
2. Secondary Wants - I actually need these cards as well, but not so much as Priority. I will get these cards if the price is right and if my budget allows me to, although there is a good chance that I will purchase said card(s). Just message me with a decent offer.
3. Not so Want Wants - These wants are only for vanity purposes and I do not actually need these ones at the moment. Either I can go without them or they are too expensive. I will take them as long as they're cheap enough. Don't raise your hopes up on me buying the cards on this list-I will only consider them when they are a bargain or the deal is too good to refuse.
PM me immediately if you are willing to sell these cards. I will buy them as soon as you PM me about them. Thanks for dropping by!
AE and/or OCG only! Lowest rarity if applicable, although I do take higher ones
Priority Wants
x2 Allure of Darkness
x2 Blackwing Armed Wing
x2 Blackwing Armor Master
x2 Royal Oppression
Secondary Wants
x1 Dark End Dragon
x3 D.D. Crow
x2 Threatening Roar
x1 Colossal Fighter
x1 Book of Moon
x1 Royal Oppression
Not so Want Wants
x1 Brionac, Dragon of the Ice Boundary
x1 Ally of Justice - Catastor
x1 Mist Worm
x1 Solemn Judgment
x2 Royal Decree
x3 Light-Imprisoning Mirror
x1 Bottomless Trap Hole
x1 Call of the Haunted
x1 Heavy Storm
x1 Mystical Space Typhoon
x1 Lightning Vortex
x1 Brain Control
x2 Icarus Attack
I have TCG cards and other stuff available for trade though, do check out My haves thread
Contact me at:
09173558194 - SMS
camille7688@yahoo.com - IM
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Zombie Dual
Effect Monsters(21)
1 Goblin Zombie
1 Pyramid Turtle
1 Rose, Warrior of Revenge
2 Mezuki
2 Il Blud
1 Plaguespreader Zombie
2 Zombie Master
2 Shutendoji
1 Gorz, the Emissary of Darkness
1 Dark Armed Dragon
1 Armageddon Knight
2 Dark Grepher
1 Sangan
2 Gravekeeper's Spy
1 Gravekeeper's Guard
Spells(15)
3 Book of Life
2 Supervise
2 Foolish Burial
3 Burial from a Different Dimension
2 Allure of Darkness
1 Heavy Storm
1 Mystical Space Typhoon
1 Brain Control
Traps(4)
1 Torrential Tribute
1 Mirror Force
2 Bottomless Trap Hole
Extra(15)
2 Revived King Ha Des
2 Black Brutdrago
1 Black Rose Dragon
1 Goyo Guardian
1 Brionac, Dragon of the Ice Boundary
1 Stardust Dragon
1 Colossal Fighter
1 Ally of Justice - Catastor
1 Mist Worm
1 Doomkaiser Dragon
1 Dark End Dragon
1 Arcanite Magician
1 Tempest Magician
Warrior's Strike, Stardust Overdrive and Hidden Asernal is just around the corner.
Basically the goal of the deck is to swarm your Graveyard with Zombies and use and reuse them for Black Brutdrago. This set has the potential to inflict significant amounts of damage in a single turn. The bad part is that this deck is totally crippled when the Graveyard is disabled with cards like Necrovalley. Nothing a good Side can't help circumvent.
I haven't tested the build myself, but what's important is that I convey the idea to you and you adjust it based on your preference. Fixes are also welcome.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
Burial From A Different Dimension
Today's trend leads cards on the Graveyard as resource, it actually being the player's second hand. Cards from tier 1 decks like Blackwing's Blackwing - Vayu the Emblem of Honor, DHZ's Plaguespreader Zombie and to some extent, Lightsworn's Necro Gardna, will benefit from this one card.
This card opens up possibilities for OTKs or at least push for significant amounts of damage in one turn. Use this card in combination with Vayu and Blackwing Armor Master for two Blackwing - Silverwind the Ascendants in one turn, or any Blackwing Synchro combination you can think of.
Activate Mezuki and for an Il Blud, then Activate Plaguespreader Zombie from your Graveyard to play and Synchro Summon Black Bulldrago for massive punishment. If that wasn't enough, activate this card to produce another copy of it.
This card can also add fuel to your Dark Armed Dragon while preventing your opponent from summoning one at the same time. Assuming he activated an Allure of Darkness beforehand, he will miss his 3 DARK count. You can also use this card to adjust DARK monsters in your own Graveyard as well. Surprise Judgment Dragons are possible too, if your opponent thinks he removed all the Lightsworn monsters from the game with his Kycoo, the Ghost Destroyer.
Let's not conveniently forget the fact that it is a Quick Play Spell Card, which can act as a Heavy Storm and Mystical Space Typhoon bait, and can be activated in response to these cards.
Cards that allow for surprise OTKs are usually bad for the game and are usually hit in the Ban Lists. This card is definitely one of those cards.
This card opens up possibilities for OTKs or at least push for significant amounts of damage in one turn. Use this card in combination with Vayu and Blackwing Armor Master for two Blackwing - Silverwind the Ascendants in one turn, or any Blackwing Synchro combination you can think of.
Activate Mezuki and for an Il Blud, then Activate Plaguespreader Zombie from your Graveyard to play and Synchro Summon Black Bulldrago for massive punishment. If that wasn't enough, activate this card to produce another copy of it.
This card can also add fuel to your Dark Armed Dragon while preventing your opponent from summoning one at the same time. Assuming he activated an Allure of Darkness beforehand, he will miss his 3 DARK count. You can also use this card to adjust DARK monsters in your own Graveyard as well. Surprise Judgment Dragons are possible too, if your opponent thinks he removed all the Lightsworn monsters from the game with his Kycoo, the Ghost Destroyer.
Let's not conveniently forget the fact that it is a Quick Play Spell Card, which can act as a Heavy Storm and Mystical Space Typhoon bait, and can be activated in response to these cards.
Cards that allow for surprise OTKs are usually bad for the game and are usually hit in the Ban Lists. This card is definitely one of those cards.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Lion's Den: Answer to Rauzes' challenge
Being in a country where Konami is nonexistent, people still play their favorite card game without this much needed support. I was actually surprised that our countrymen are able to think of ways to improve their much loved card game, despite issues with money and support.
I present you with an example of the innovative methods my countrymen does to improve the current state of Yu-Gi-Oh in the Philippines.
A group of duelist, who refer to themselves as Lion's Den, hosts tournaments in the middle of the street that allows all kinds of cards-even fake ones. You could see them having a great time in these pictures, despite it just being in the middle of the street with not even a roof. They are willing to help their fellow duelists by converting their cards to authentic ones as the prizes for their tournaments.
This clearly shows that people, rich or poor, can still enjoy playing their card game, regardless of any circumstances they are currently facing.
Why are they still playing the card game?
What drives them to assemble in these places and continue enjoying it?
The answer is simple enough. They just truly love Yu-Gi-Oh, and nothing is stopping them from playing it. No matter what the odds, Filipinos who love Yu-Gi-Oh will never succumb to these problems.
Here are more pictures of them playing. (redirects to Facebook)
Pictures are not taken by me, and credits are due to Alexander Dela Cruz Jr.
"We want to see our fellow duelists grow...and, through this program, we might be able to give them hope...hope that will make them think a million times before they quit playing our beloved card game..." -Rainwalker13, representative of Lion's Den
People here aren't ready to give up their beloved card game, how about you?
I present you with an example of the innovative methods my countrymen does to improve the current state of Yu-Gi-Oh in the Philippines.
A group of duelist, who refer to themselves as Lion's Den, hosts tournaments in the middle of the street that allows all kinds of cards-even fake ones. You could see them having a great time in these pictures, despite it just being in the middle of the street with not even a roof. They are willing to help their fellow duelists by converting their cards to authentic ones as the prizes for their tournaments.
This clearly shows that people, rich or poor, can still enjoy playing their card game, regardless of any circumstances they are currently facing.
Why are they still playing the card game?
What drives them to assemble in these places and continue enjoying it?
The answer is simple enough. They just truly love Yu-Gi-Oh, and nothing is stopping them from playing it. No matter what the odds, Filipinos who love Yu-Gi-Oh will never succumb to these problems.
Here are more pictures of them playing. (redirects to Facebook)
Pictures are not taken by me, and credits are due to Alexander Dela Cruz Jr.
"We want to see our fellow duelists grow...and, through this program, we might be able to give them hope...hope that will make them think a million times before they quit playing our beloved card game..." -Rainwalker13, representative of Lion's Den
People here aren't ready to give up their beloved card game, how about you?
Monday, October 19, 2009
So about them GB's
While browsing the internet, I came upon this very insightful post over at Pojo (this is VERY rare, considering its Pojo)
Quoted from Peps, Today, 12:08 AM at Pojo
"The metagame is just way too fast for Gladiator Beasts to compete in.
Every other deck in the metagame can easily beat Gladiator Beasts no problem, even without side-decking. For example, a simple Wulf, backed by a Bottomless Trap Hole, can easily put immediate pressure on the GB player. Even a constant stream of 1900 beaters can destroy GBs no problem.
With Bestiari limited, as well as many decks being practically unaffected by Cold Wave now, Gyzarus is an utter joke. Sure, you play Gyzarus, whatever. Unless you have a strong backrow with a Solemn or whatever, I'll summon Judgment Dragon, summon Lumina, ditch and win. Similar can be said for other decks.
You could argue that GB players are not siding correctly, but every deck it faces can also side deck, rendering GB's side to be completely useless. Similarly, you could also argue many GB players are still thinking for some reason that Samnite + Rescue Cat is amazing, when realistically, it kills consistency, and overall, is pointless considering the heavy investment it requires in deck building.
As for GB topping at regionals, it could also be argued that those regionals contain a lot of budget players, thus swinging the metagame in favour of cheaper decks like GB. It could also be argued that for other decks, they have terrible players running them.
In short, it's Yu-Gi-Oh."
Source: http://www.pojo.biz/board/showthread.php?t=766895
Since this quote was used without permission from him, I will apologize by posting his Blog's link here. I hope this serves as a good bribe for him, in case he comes across this page.
In short, this post pretty much explains why Gladiator Beasts did not top the last 2 Shonen Jump Championships.
Quoted from Peps, Today, 12:08 AM at Pojo
"The metagame is just way too fast for Gladiator Beasts to compete in.
Every other deck in the metagame can easily beat Gladiator Beasts no problem, even without side-decking. For example, a simple Wulf, backed by a Bottomless Trap Hole, can easily put immediate pressure on the GB player. Even a constant stream of 1900 beaters can destroy GBs no problem.
With Bestiari limited, as well as many decks being practically unaffected by Cold Wave now, Gyzarus is an utter joke. Sure, you play Gyzarus, whatever. Unless you have a strong backrow with a Solemn or whatever, I'll summon Judgment Dragon, summon Lumina, ditch and win. Similar can be said for other decks.
You could argue that GB players are not siding correctly, but every deck it faces can also side deck, rendering GB's side to be completely useless. Similarly, you could also argue many GB players are still thinking for some reason that Samnite + Rescue Cat is amazing, when realistically, it kills consistency, and overall, is pointless considering the heavy investment it requires in deck building.
As for GB topping at regionals, it could also be argued that those regionals contain a lot of budget players, thus swinging the metagame in favour of cheaper decks like GB. It could also be argued that for other decks, they have terrible players running them.
In short, it's Yu-Gi-Oh."
Source: http://www.pojo.biz/board/showthread.php?t=766895
Since this quote was used without permission from him, I will apologize by posting his Blog's link here. I hope this serves as a good bribe for him, in case he comes across this page.
In short, this post pretty much explains why Gladiator Beasts did not top the last 2 Shonen Jump Championships.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Resolve
Light and Darkness.
Both seemed like fine choices to me, but due to financial difficulties , I have to choose one of the lot. This choice has been thought about by me for weeks, and picking one out of the other is really difficult. But alas, I have come to a decision.
Lightsworns represent my passion for having fun, although inconsistent, they are definitely fun to use and the cards' art are superb. Nothing can compete with Lightsworn's brilliance in terms of radiance and awe. In short, Lightsworns represent my heart in the game, the one that does not care if he loses in a duel, as long as he is having fun overall.
On the other side of the coin, Blackwings represent my passion for winning. Blackwings are surely better than Lightsworn in most cases, one of them being consistent. The darkness shrouds my heart. Blackwings represent my brain, the one telling me that I must win every single duel as much as I can, despite having less fun and a bigger dent in my wallet.
After weeks and weeks of thinking. I have finally decided to choose a side. The choice of darkness prevailed over light, thus, starting today, I will be working to create my own Blackwings deck as my main.
Although on the flip side, the heart is what keeps the brain alive, but the brain tells what the heart does. Just a random quote from a friend.
This has entirely nothing to do with both bandwagons as most people think of. This is a personal resolve that I have undergone in more than a month's worth of deciding and pondering.
Both seemed like fine choices to me, but due to financial difficulties , I have to choose one of the lot. This choice has been thought about by me for weeks, and picking one out of the other is really difficult. But alas, I have come to a decision.
Lightsworns represent my passion for having fun, although inconsistent, they are definitely fun to use and the cards' art are superb. Nothing can compete with Lightsworn's brilliance in terms of radiance and awe. In short, Lightsworns represent my heart in the game, the one that does not care if he loses in a duel, as long as he is having fun overall.
On the other side of the coin, Blackwings represent my passion for winning. Blackwings are surely better than Lightsworn in most cases, one of them being consistent. The darkness shrouds my heart. Blackwings represent my brain, the one telling me that I must win every single duel as much as I can, despite having less fun and a bigger dent in my wallet.
After weeks and weeks of thinking. I have finally decided to choose a side. The choice of darkness prevailed over light, thus, starting today, I will be working to create my own Blackwings deck as my main.
Although on the flip side, the heart is what keeps the brain alive, but the brain tells what the heart does. Just a random quote from a friend.
This has entirely nothing to do with both bandwagons as most people think of. This is a personal resolve that I have undergone in more than a month's worth of deciding and pondering.
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