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Raleigh, NC - Game Theory Regional
Name: Jamie M.
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First Place
Deck Name: Not Bang Dream but Close Enough
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Re:Zero
How was the regional? Overall it was a great experience. We didn't have a particularly large turnout but I was happy to see the diverse representation of decks. I had some close matchups that I'm going to remember for a long time.
How do you win with your deck? Cancel. A lot. Also, hold on to the Priscilla counter as soon as you get it. Level 0 is almost all preparation for level 1. At 0, I try to mulligan into a runner if able so that I can maintain a steady flow of stock. Otherwise I use Riki-profile cards and salvages to set up for my level 1 climax combo. At 1 I primarily rely on the on-attack Emilia combo to sculpt hand and quickly rush through my deck and into a more compressed state. At a minimum of 7000 on offense, the Emilia is pretty strong with respect to forcing my opponent to open up lanes. Level 2 is all about dropping early plays, with an emphasis on using Felt with a 'free refresh' ability. The 3/2 Felt that is pulled out by that effect puts pressure on my opponent, compresses me though its on attack search effect, and quickly builds stock to carry into level 3. I also try to field the Rem early play if able and try to build markers to compress for another refresh. Level 3 is an awkward spot for my deck. I don't have a lot of offensive pressure, so I have to spend time controlling the tempo of the game up to that point to make sure that my opponent is close to a losing state. From there, I can fairly consistently stick damage through the 'cancel burn' ability of the 3/2 Felt, and I have Reinhard as a backup plan if that fails. All in all I would describe this deck as a standard Re:Zero core with a couple of spicy (maybe a few lukewarm) techs.
Any shoutouts? Shoutout to the local Game Theory player base. I'm happy to be a part of this warm community, and I'm grateful to get to play with them every other Saturday. Shoutout to my friend Rook who helps keep me sane. Also huge shoutout to my friend Tyler up in Indiana. His endless hours of testing and teaching with me were indispensable in today's tournament. Look ma, I made it!
Name: Alexis G.
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Second Place
Deck Name: Wait... this isn't standby Kemono Friends
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Re:Zero
How was the regional? Everything went well! Smooth and very nice T.O.
How do you win with your deck? Make sure I am plussing at level 0 with runners and leave at least 1 characters on opponents front row. Mid game level 1 Felt combo. Unfortunately, it has to reverse at base power 5000 which isn't enough but, if there is 1 weak character than I can place more power to make sure Felt gets off. There are many options at level 2, depending on much left you have in deck and waiting room. I preferably want to play my "early" play Felt so i can free fresh and play early play Rem. Finally, I end the game with Level 3 Ram combo where you choose up to 2 cards from opponents waiting room and shuffle those cards in the deck to max my chances winning. Also, pay 2 and discard 1 to burn 1 is cute.
Any shoutouts? Shoutout to Chris for making the drive from last year and this year! Always appreciated him for the effort to making the drive to a regional. Shoutout to the T.O who was very nice and made everything possible! Definitely coming here next year!
Name: Nicholas D.
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Fourth Place
Deck Name: Trance On!
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Hina Logic
How was the regional? Really fun, well run and got to talk to a bunch of nice people
How do you win with your deck? Build markers and memory kick the opponents annoying cards
Any shoutouts? I've had a lot of fun playing WS in the last year and want to give a shoutout to Alex S for really making me think better about the choices and plays that I make.
