Thursday 29 March 2012

100th YCS, Upcoming Format

So I'm sure your all aware that Dark Worlds took the win at the largest YGO TCG tournament in history. The deck is arguably a "rogue" deck as opposed to the big 3, but it is a top tier deck nonetheless. I firmly believe that this guy had a consistent build, and that is what got him the win. He opened up with the nuts almost every game.

This being said, I fully expected either Dino-Rabbit to take it, or Wind-ups to finally win one. I was wrong. There is always next YCS I suppose.

We have 4 more YCS's to go before GAOV becomes legal, so perhaps we will see a bit of variety, as seeing 3 Dino-Rabbit in the top 4 is getting old very quick.

Once GAOV does become legal however, I can see this format changing pace very quickly. Some predictions I have atm are:
  • Heretics will become tier 1. They have an excellent match up against Dino-Rabbit, but Inzecters and Wind-ups eat this deck alive. I can see this being a Rock-Paper-Scissors format.
  • Card Car D will be played in 2-3 in almost 90% of the decks. It is a decent card, sure, but I feel it is extremely over hyped.
  • Trial and Tribulation( TCG Exclusive) will be played in Wind-Ups as a Win-Moar Card.
  • Tardy Orc will have a lackluster effect that adds nothing to the Underworld archetype.
  • Inzecter Gruf being released will give inzecters the edge over Dino-Rabbit. Having access to rank 4 and 5 exceeds is no laughing matter. Its almost like giving Inzecters the same toolbox that Wind-Ups have.

Thats all for now. I have been thinking alot lately about taking a hiatus from the blog. It just isnt on my agenda lately, and I'm sure you have all noticed. If I do, I plan on keeping it open for certain events/coverage/releases. I haven't decided for sure yet, but I feel like I'm not committed enough. LOL.We'll see. Till next time. (whenever that will be.)

Monday 5 March 2012

Price hikes are stupid.

$60 Fiendish Chain
$130 Maxx "C"
$140 Tour Guide
$80 Wind-Up Rabbit
$110 Zenmaines

Watch the trend continue.....


inb4 $150 Secret Rare Card Car D,
        60$ Lightray Sorcerer ( If it gets the SCR treatment),
        $50 SUPER rare Inzecter Gruf.
         and of course, $200 TCG exclusive in which you need 3 of to be competitive.