Yellow Jacket Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 So yeah I'm going to a regional tournament in Peabody, MA on September 5th. The only other regional I've ever been to was in 2011 at the same location as this one and I was REALLY unprepared. I've got my Galaxy deck locked and loaded but do you guys have any advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog King Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 show us ur build and we can make suggestions thats my advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Jacket Posted August 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 I actually meant advice on what I should be preparing for from others or what I should see there but OK MonstersX3. Galaxy-Eyes Photon DragonX3. Galaxy KnightX3. Galaxy-Eyes CloudragonX3. Galaxy SoldierX3. Galaxy WizardX3. Galaxy Mirror SageX2. Honest SpellsX3. Forbidden LanceX3. Mystical Space TyphoonX3. Galaxy ExpeditionX2. Photon SanctuaryX2. AccellightX2. Galaxy ZeroX1. Soul ChargeX1. Rank-Up-Magic - The Seventh One TrapsX3. Tachyon TransmigrationX1. Solemn Warning ExtraX2. Number 62: Galaxy-Eyes Prime Photon DragonX2. Number 107: Galaxy-Eyes Tachyon DragonX2. Number 95: Galaxy-Eyes Dark Matter DragonX2. Galaxy-Eyes Full Armor Photon DragonX1. Number C107: Neo Galaxy-Eyes Tachyon DragonX1. Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon DragonX1. Divine Dragon Knight FelgrandX1. Constellar PleiadesX1. Evilswarm Exciton KnightX1. Number 101: Silent Honor ARKX1. Number 61: Volcasaurus SideX1. Xyz ReflectX1. Call of The HauntedX1. Vanity's EmptinessX1. Ring of DestructionX1. Breakthrough SkillX1. Galaxy CycloneX1. Book of MoonX1. RaigekiX1. One Day of PeaceX1. Pot of DualityX1. Anti-Magic ArrowsX1. Maxx "C"X1. Battle FaderX1. Gorz the Emissary of Darkness Sorry about a list instead of a picture but my tablet doesn't do that. Anyways, I know the first thing everyone's gonna say is "why 3 Mirror Sages?" Well for me the card has given me the life points I've needed when I didn't have them and the ability to also be a searcher greatly helps this deck as he's saved my ass countless times. The side deck is mostly just stuff use against the meta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog King Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 ok imo ur side isnt greatlike what are you going to side pot of duality against? if u only have one maxx c thats understandable but really you should be siding stuff likeshadow imprisoning mirrorfairy windraiohmistakechaos trap holeidk lots of stuff to stop ur opponentcall, xyz reborn, duality, one dayand cards like book and ring of des are more main deck stuff only imou need to work on ur side more i would also defo main vanitis emptiness as for rest of main, i dont know the deck too well so i might read the cards before making suggestions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Jacket Posted August 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 SideThunder King Rai-OhGhost Ogre and Snow RabbitEffect VeilerMaxx "C"Creature SwapRaigekiGalaxy CycloneVanity's EmptinessBlack Horn of HeavenRoyal DecreeBottomless Trap HoleOjama TrioDeep Dark Trap HoleFiendish Chain We getting anywhere? I know its not ideal but its what I can find. Somehow my Mistake is missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog King Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 which cards do u have multiples off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihop Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 If the standard is similar to the standard in the UK, expect 60-70% meta decks. Bring dice, a pen, a notepad, a bottle of water and english translations if you have any foreign/pre-errata cards.Be prepared for the possibility that it finishes very late, a regional I went to finished at 10:30 and iirc a London regional a few years ago finished at midnight.Make sure you go through all the motions to avoid getting sharked.Smile :)Unless you know there's a food place nearby, take a sandwich or something because there won't necessarily be somewhere close.Keep all your possessions on you at all times.Wear deodorantIf it's possible, pre-register on Facebook. It'll guarantee you a spot and let you jump the queue.Pile shuffle both yours opponent's deck at the start of every match. They're unlikely to be cheating but it doesn't hurt and lets you know how many cards your opponent is playing/if you've lost a card in your deck.Make sure you have a new set of sleeves and check them for nicks and marks regularly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Jacket Posted August 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 which cards do u have multiples off? Thunder King Rai-OhEffect VeilerCreature SwapRaigekiVanity's EmptinessRoyal DecreeBottomless Trap HoleFiendish Chain These are the ones I have multiples of. Why? Should I be running any more of one of these? If the standard is similar to the standard in the UK, expect 60-70% meta decks. Bring dice, a pen, a notepad, a bottle of water and english translations if you have any foreign/pre-errata cards.Be prepared for the possibility that it finishes very late, a regional I went to finished at 10:30 and iirc a London regional a few years ago finished at midnight.Make sure you go through all the motions to avoid getting sharked.Smile :)Unless you know there's a food place nearby, take a sandwich or something because there won't necessarily be somewhere close.Keep all your possessions on you at all times.Wear deodorantIf it's possible, pre-register on Facebook. It'll guarantee you a spot and let you jump the queue.Pile shuffle both yours opponent's deck at the start of every match. They're unlikely to be cheating but it doesn't hurt and lets you know how many cards your opponent is playing/if you've lost a card in your deck.Make sure you have a new set of sleeves and check them for nicks and marks regularly.Thanks. I already planned ahead as I took the day off of work to go. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zauls Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Thunder King Rai-OhEffect VeilerCreature SwapRaigekiVanity's EmptinessRoyal DecreeBottomless Trap HoleFiendish ChainThese are the ones I have multiples of. Why? Should I be running any more of one of these? Rather unfortunately, half the cards you've listed there are limited XD The only really good Side Deck cards there are Thunder King and Veiler. TKing is limited so you can only side 1, then side as many Veiler as you own. Some of the cards would be better off in the main deck. 3 Lance and 3 MST is way too much as there will be a lot of Nekroz and Shaddoll which don't play a lot of backrow or Pendulums or anything you'd want to MST. I'd maindeck Vanity's, Bottomless, Raigeki and perhaps Fiendish Chains over them. Side MSTs for Pendulum decks and perhaps Lances if you don't have anything better. If possible, try and find/get hold of Shadow-Imprisoning Mirrors and Mistakes (very important against Nekroz). It's possible to pick up cards before the event just by walking round asking people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Jacket Posted August 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Rather unfortunately, half the cards you've listed there are limited XD The only really good Side Deck cards there are Thunder King and Veiler. TKing is limited so you can only side 1, then side as many Veiler as you own. Some of the cards would be better off in the main deck. 3 Lance and 3 MST is way too much as there will be a lot of Nekroz and Shaddoll which don't play a lot of backrow or Pendulums or anything you'd want to MST. I'd maindeck Vanity's, Bottomless, Raigeki and perhaps Fiendish Chains over them. Side MSTs for Pendulum decks and perhaps Lances if you don't have anything better. If possible, try and find/get hold of Shadow-Imprisoning Mirrors and Mistakes (very important against Nekroz). It's possible to pick up cards before the event just by walking round asking people.Thanks. I've been playing with MSTs and Lances for a while now and they've done me good, but I've never really used them against a meta deck yet. I'll try your advice and test them out. One thing I have noticed is I tend to use Full Armor over MST for removal. Is there any cards I should be worrying about if I drop the Lances? Would the meta destroy by spell/traps or by monster effect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog King Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 vanitys and monster effsand lance doesnt protect u from thoseu should maindeck 2 fiendish and 1 vanities over the 3 lance as for side ill get to u later but for now have it something like 1 raioh3 veiler 1 maxx c1 ghost ogre1 raigekimaybe some dark holeswould be good to have mistakes,shadow mirrors, maybe chaos trap holes, possible thay non fusion area card, fairy winds or twisters against pendulums and floods u already have an out to towers aka honest so no need to side anything for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zauls Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Thanks. I've been playing with MSTs and Lances for a while now and they've done me good, but I've never really used them against a meta deck yet. I'll try your advice and test them out. One thing I have noticed is I tend to use Full Armor over MST for removal. Is there any cards I should be worrying about if I drop the Lances? Would the meta destroy by spell/traps or by monster effect? The meta generally does use monsters for field clearance. Nekroz have Trishula (which is something you will have to be very wary of); Shaddoll have Dragon, Squamata and Construct; Qli have Stealth and Carrier; Tellars have Triverr. BA's main form of removal is Fire Lake, but Lance doesn't do much against that anyway. Honestly, Lance isn't useful at all this format. Oh, and just another word of warning, if you've not tested or practiced against meta decks, don't expect to be able to do really well. For a regional, people will generally test a few weeks prior to the event to optimise their build and to know their matchups. Test on DN as much as possible, preferably against meta decks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Jacket Posted August 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 vanitys and monster effsand lance doesnt protect u from thoseu should maindeck 2 fiendish and 1 vanities over the 3 lanceas for side ill get to u later but for now have it something like 1 raioh3 veiler 1 maxx c1 ghost ogre1 raigekimaybe some dark holeswould be good to have mistakes,shadow mirrors, maybe chaos trap holes, possible thay non fusion area card, fairy winds or twisters against pendulums and floodsu already have an out to towers aka honest so no need to side anything for it The best thing is this deck makes 4000 monsters so I almost always have an out to towers. The meta generally does use monsters for field clearance. Nekroz have Trishula (which is something you will have to be very wary of); Shaddoll have Dragon, Squamata and Construct; Qli have Stealth and Carrier; Tellars have Triverr. BA's main form of removal is Fire Lake, but Lance doesn't do much against that anyway. Honestly, Lance isn't useful at all this format. Oh, and just another word of warning, if you've not tested or practiced against meta decks, don't expect to be able to do really well. For a regional, people will generally test a few weeks prior to the event to optimise their build and to know their matchups. Test on DN as much as possible, preferably against meta decks.Here's hoping I can get on the computer to test. But if I do I'll be to test the shot outta it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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