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
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