Name: Christopher O.
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Prime Logicalist (1st)
Deck Name: ふわふわ時間
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Nina
How was the national?
It was great to play with people from all over and meet new people! There were a lot more people at the tournament this year than last, including a lot of people from other playgroups. It was cool to see how other areas play the game and compare ideas and strategies, as well as really see how much Hina Logic has changed the game.
How do you win with your deck?
Use Level Boosts and keep using Level Boosts. Gain cards with the Logic Drive with Stand to Face Nina or Covenant of Along with Precious Friends Nina, and replace the rested card out with the EX Soul ability of Power to Work for the God Nina or Auto ability of Sky-Soaring Wings Nina (or both) before the battle phase. During the battle phase, use combinations of Felicitate Shower, Not Worried About Wounds Nina, Sky-Soaring Wings Nina, and Heightened Beating Michael to keep restanding and putting new cards into the Level Zone to keep Level Boosting and push every battle. When my opponent is down to 3 Gates remaining, use Angel's Gospel Nina to apply pressure and potentially win the game. Use Prayer of Hope Nina the next turn if my opponent survives that turn to close out the game. Use Blessing of the Garden Nina if I manage an early lead on Gates to gain resources back and keep my lead going longer, as a Gate lead will likely starve me to too many resources in hand to play as aggressively as Angel's Gospel requires.
Any shoutouts?
As usual, shoutout to "Ryan's Place" for practice, discussion, and memes, as well as to Alicia D for being a good friend and L&L rival. I guess we're both Prime Logicalists now! Also shoutouts to Luke M and Heart of the Cards for running these events, as well as to Bushiroad for making the game and really improving the overall game flow and balance in the past year. The level of power, advantage, and versatility all decks have in the Hina Logic era really feel like it's how the game really should have always been, and it's making the game a lot more enjoyable and matches a lot less one-sided. I'm glad a lot of new people are getting into the game now, as the game seems to be improving greatly.
#ChrisAnd0
Name: Alicia D.
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Second Place (Tie)
Deck Name: Septpia Glasses Power... Make Up!
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Tamaki
How was the national?
The tournament was a lot of fun! There were more people than last year, so it was a good opportunity to play against new people and see how other players approach the game/strategy. I look forward to attending more of these events in the future!
How do you win with your deck?
Utilizing cards that give bonus power/aura/limit effects, mainly Tear of Lavander, Aroma Relaxation and the amazing Lovely Spiral Tamaki. Also, a strong defense with Lovely Guardian Tamaki, plus freezing my opponent's characters with Barrier of Love and Entangling Vines Tamaki. This helps to deny my opponent resources, while also giving me time to prepare for the endgame. Covenants are all about drawing & recycling cards (mainly Lovely Spiral) and maintaining logicalists & foreigners in hand to trance with. If all goes well, use Pride of Dragon Xiaolin with the Tamaki TR for a big offensive power finish.
Any Shoutouts?: Congratulations to Chris O. on a well-fought win, welcome to the Prime Logicalist club! That final round was another fun & intense game.
Any shoutouts?
Congratulations to Chris O. on a well-fought win, welcome to the Prime Logicalist club! That final round was another fun & intense game.
Also, shoutouts to the Hammergirl crew for all of the games, strategy talk and deck ideas! As well as to everyone who came in to play at nationals and help grow the game here.
Name: Benjamin L.
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Second Place (Tie)
Deck Name: Mjolnir Symphogear
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Aoi
How was the national?
Really Enjoyable. Got to play quite a few different people and varying strategies. The game has changed greatly since it started. There are many different choices that are both fun and competitive.
How do you win with your deck?
Draw Cards heavily to overwhelm opponent using covenants, lv 2 TC, Big present, etc. Gate breaker if going first or go into Demolish thunder to get huge power and aura to overwhelm battles. Back up with summoning for extra power and use of extra limit through paradoxes or cards in hand. Use extra cards in hand to not use boosts on attack and to then defend midgame to force out boosts.
Any Shoutouts?: Congratulations to Chris O. on a well-fought win, welcome to the Prime Logicalist club! That final round was another fun & intense game.
Any shoutouts?
Shoutout to the new Prime logicalist Chris O, and the previous Alicia D who tied with me for second. Shout outs to local players and the judges great job! Ryan's place for the practice. Olga because I was told to. Kyoto Branch Represent!
Name: Christopher O.
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Hammergirl Anime Champion
Deck Name: Mana-Mana is moe moe mk. 3
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Mana
How was the regional?
Regional was great! Game has gotten really interesting in the past year. Hina Logic has really changed the game, everything is a lot stronger, but it makes games a lot more interesting and varied. It's been a fun time figuring out decks again after such a huge shift in the game.
How do you win with your deck?
Use covenants to draw cards. Use Sky and Sea and Mana to draw cards and A Walk on the Seafloor Mana to make it big enough to defend and keep up adjacency tech if it loses. Extreme Tide pushes fights hugely in my favor, Caught Off Guard Mana to push fights when attacking. Big Present (aka Pot of Greed) to build up even more cards. Overwhelm the opponent by starting with more power, then backing it up with tons of cards in hand.
Any shoutouts?
Shoutouts to "Ryan's Place" for practice, discussion, and memes. Also shoutout to the Prime Logicalist Alicia D, I guess we'll see if you keep your title this year. Good luck at Nats to all! #ChrisAnd0
Name: Melanie S.
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Card Academy Champion
Deck Name: Nina's Heavenly Covenant
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Nina
How was the regional?
The regional bye tournament was a lot of fun. I'm really glad two of my local friends came in to play for byes. Looking forward to a lot of fun games again this year at Nationals and continuing to promote the game.
How do you win with your deck?
Build up and protect Trance Change units to survive and trance into Angel's Gospel Nina for increased Level and abilities.
Any shoutouts?
Thank you so much to Heart of the Cards for continuing to support Luck and Logic. Thank you to Jason, Gene, and Julian for your support today!
