So I think I'm going to a real tournament this weekend...

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Posted on July 21, 2014, 11:49 p.m. by steveoiscool

This Saturday there's a 5k TCG event going on in my hometown, and I figure this is the best shot I have to go to a big tournament and not waste tons of gas getting destroyed. What can I expect, what should I make sure to do/avoid, and any last opinions on my deck(Naya Superfriends)? Thanks in advance!

JakeHarlow says... #2

Link to your deck?

Have a positive outlook, and be open to the prospect of having your nuts disassembled in public. It's how tournaments go. If you practice hard, think hard about how to handle your worst scenarios and matchups, you'll perform better. Obviously, a good, well-rounded deck is key. But do enjoy yourself. Expect yourself to play as best you can, but don't set out determined to hit the Top 8. If you do, wow! Nice job, you're awesome, seriously. But if you don't make it, which, unfortunately, is more likely, be happy you played competitively, enjoyed yourself, and added experience to your playing portfolio. So. Have fun. And for god's sake. Groom and wear pants that fit. We've gotta fight this weird unshaven ass crack no-deodorant image that MTG seems to have these days.

July 22, 2014 12:26 a.m.

notamardybum says... #3

Who shaves their ass crack?

July 22, 2014 12:36 a.m.

xlaleclx says... #4

If you go knowing you're probably not going to do well then just focus on improving. Keep track of your misplays and try and figure out what you could have done better.

July 22, 2014 1 a.m.

steveoiscool says... #5

http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/19-07-14-naya-superfriends/

I think my deck can do well, but I've never played at this level of competition so I'm fully counting on doing dumb things. I just wanna minimize that haha

July 22, 2014 7:26 a.m.

naynay666 says... #6

notamardybum hahahahahaha

July 22, 2014 10:03 a.m.

naynay666 says... #7

As for the OP,

Use a notepad and pen to track your life, not dice. Shake hands before and after the match.

July 22, 2014 10:08 a.m.

wallsh says... #8

JakeHarlow commas my friend...commas

July 22, 2014 10:16 a.m.

JakeHarlow says... #9

naynay666:

...do you not? Lol, but seriously, I meant "unshaved" as in people wearing hideous neck beards with no attempt at self-grooming at these public events. And then having their ass cracks hanging out of their pants. It's a disgrace. I just don't understand people who are willing to leave their bedrooms in such a state.

July 22, 2014 10:31 a.m.

JakeHarlow says... #10

Oops! meant to tag notamardybum in my post. My bad.

July 22, 2014 10:33 a.m.

steveoiscool says... #11

Don't worry, I'm pretty comfortable with my grooming habits. I won't be the stereotypical MTG player there.

July 22, 2014 11:26 a.m.

naynay666 says... #12

JakeHarlow I photograph weddings for a living and my best friend is a hairstylist. I kind of have to be well-groomed in public.

Can you imagine how awesome those GP Richmond photos would have been if one had shave lines?

July 22, 2014 11:36 a.m.

JakeHarlow says... #13

naynay666 lol would have been the best.

And thank you for being an MTG player that takes pride in one's own appearance and personal hygiene. We need more people like that hahahaha

July 22, 2014 1:12 p.m.

fluffybunnypants

Tagging for quotations.

July 22, 2014 1:23 p.m.

Monoxidechild says... #15

When I go to FNM it isn't to impress any of the mother fucking people there. I go to FNM to shoot the shit, chat with some like minded individuals, and have a good time. If you're upset because I'm sitting across from you, unshaven, in anything less than a fucking 3 piece tux, and comment on this fact, I'm going to laugh your ass out of the store. Why? Because you're so worried about what people think about you, you've gotten to the point where you're worried about other people judging those around you. Well have a great time being an uptight twat, but I promise, I'll shave my balls for you.

July 23, 2014 1:52 a.m.

steveoiscool says... #16

I think you got the wrong thing out of that. You don't have to be looking to impress people to not be a slob.

July 23, 2014 10:36 a.m.

JakeHarlow says... #17

Monoxidechild:

Wow, I think you took my comments in the worst possible way. All I'm asking people to do is:

  • Wear clean clothes

  • Shave a bit

  • Shower

  • use deodorant

Before appearing in public. It isn't about impressing anyone. It's about courtesy and manners. Subjecting others to a filthy appearance AND body odor is rude. At least the last time I checked.

July 23, 2014 10:55 a.m.

Named_Tawyny says... #18

Deodorant is iffy, at best.

The only thing worse than body odour is perfumed aromas. (Which can cause reactions in many people)

July 23, 2014 11:32 a.m.

naynay666 says... #19

Somebody needs to shave their ass crack.

July 23, 2014 12:30 p.m.

Named_Tawyny says... #20

From experience, shaving one's own ass-crack is awkwardly challenging. Really, it's much better to have somebody else shave your ass-crack for you.

Of course, that often requires a significant other. Which, in turn, requires a shaved ass-crack.

Really, it's a catch-22.

July 23, 2014 12:35 p.m.

naynay666 says... #21

Amen to that.

July 23, 2014 12:52 p.m.

guessling says... #22

AT THE GAME STORE (or kitchen table) plucked, trimmed, shaved, shower / deoderant etc.
usually wrapped in some kind of layers (simple stuff at a game store like jeans or sweatpants - maybe more formal elsewhere, but not if it is just gaming)
just a little makeup or carmex (kinda stinky stuff I guess) in winter
usually have breathmints too (a must-have for teaching)

but I do hit the perfumy lotions and sanitizers sometimes ... and if I eat the wrong stuff at the wrong time, well ... being human with a proper digestive system...yes - even girls fart and it can still stink - I don't think it should be a big deal since everyone has their "moments"

and after a long car ride ... there may be cause to "freshen up"

NOW - if you drop in unannounced at home or peak in the window or catch me on my porch quickly watering the plants, I have like a facial / skin treatment regimen and a preference for pajamas at all times of day ... and prefer hair in a bun AND headband - but that's different - don't think that really counts ...

July 23, 2014 12:53 p.m.

steveoiscool says... #23

You just have to find that special someone who accepts your asscrack the way it is.

Wow. This got really sidetracked.

July 23, 2014 1:33 p.m.

JakeHarlow says... #24

I should invent a booty mirror to help Magic players shave ass.

July 23, 2014 1:54 p.m.

naynay666 says... #25

"Play for an ante?"
"No"
"Loser shaves winners ass crack?"
"Deal"

July 23, 2014 2:37 p.m.

JakeHarlow says... #26

shakes hand

"Let's get started."

July 23, 2014 2:40 p.m.
July 23, 2014 3:24 p.m.

JakeHarlow says... #28

Pretty insane that some store owners feel it necessary to post that, but it's true. There are tons of slobs around.

If only they would trim their ass hairs...

July 23, 2014 3:32 p.m.

TheGamer says... #29

JakeHarlow and naynay666: Do you shave each other's ass cracks because I feel you two are obsessed with the topic...

But seriously, Naya Superfriends has great potential, and im actually surprised there isn't more of it out there. Its such a good deck. Also, make sure to play your best. This is how I look at it: "Even when using the best deck in the format, you can still easily go 0-X". What I mean by that is if you think hard about all your decisions, every single one. You mess up one of those decisions? It could easily cost you the game. I stress the word all because believe it or not, every decision is so crucial. Even choosing whether to play your land in you 1st main phase or second main phase can change some decisions your opponent makes.

Also, don't be me at high level tournaments... One time I was in the top 8 of a SCG IQ and wanted to act all cool, so I played my Thoughtseize before I played my land. Boooooy that was a mistake! I assumed I already played a land for the turn. So after thoughtseize resolved? I passed. It cost me the game (I was playing control mind you). luckily I came back and won the match but I to this day I haven't forgotten that moment.

Decks to look out for:

Mono Black Devotion: Easily the best deck in the format. You're in the lead, opponent at 2, you still at a healthy 20. Don't be fooled and think you win! MBD is evil like that. they could easily play double Gray Merchant of Asphodel as just kill you right there. I lost a game that way...

Mono Blue Devotion: Turn 4 they "combo" off. If they had good draws (or even average draws), they are probably casting a Master of Waves and getting 7 2/1's. How to stop their madness? Shut down the creatures with highest devotion count. Or simply kill Master of Waves .

Esper Control: As a former Esper Control player (now I play Bant Control), I know we have an answer for everything! Esper runs the most counterspells, kill spells, and usually has only two win cons... AEtherling and Elspeth, Sun's Champion . the rest of their deck is counterspells and kill spells.

G/R monsters and its many variants: Very aggressive deck. Is capable turn 3 Stormbreath Dragon and trust me... You don't want that to happen. The deck is very aggressive and if it is the Jund Variant, it has lots of removal.

GW Aggro and its many variants: GW Aggro is the most scary kind of Aggro. If you know what Modern Hatebears is, the deck is almost like a standard version of that. Big creatures for low CMC. I also say variants because there is also the threatening Red Deck Wins that plays as fast possible to Aggro the opponent out.

A lot of this you probably know... But steveoiscool... You have all my luck out there at the 5K, good luck and hope my speech helped!

July 25, 2014 12:40 a.m.

JakeHarlow says... #30

TheGamer:

Your advice is most sage, as is your overview of the meta.

However. Ass crack shaving is a practice you may wish to explore.

July 25, 2014 2:23 a.m.

naynay666 says... #31

TheGamer That was such a good response to the OP that I don't even want to type a witty response to the first part. Well done.

For the record, I have never shaved an ass crack. Not mine or anybody else's. Sometimes when I see an absurdity I run with it.

July 25, 2014 12:19 p.m.

TheGamer says... #32

Why thank you naynay666 :)

And I know you don't really shave ass cracks, just trying to make a joke ;)

July 25, 2014 12:22 p.m.

Named_Tawyny says... #33

@TheGamer, Surely you mean 'crack a joke'?

Or is that a cut too close?

July 25, 2014 6:49 p.m.

TheGamer says... #34

Omg Named_Tawyny... Lol XD

July 26, 2014 10:52 a.m.

JakeHarlow says... #35

I'm not sure what it is about MTG players and shitty puns. But I love it.

July 26, 2014 11:14 a.m.

steveoiscool says... #36

So...update. I went 5-3 to take 37th place (5 out of money/playmat range) out of 200+. Pretty satisfied, although pretty annoyed I had to take on mono blue devotion 4 times, 3 times in a row once. All of my losses were from mono blue...I was really expecting there to be a lot more monoblack devotion. Oh well. Still had a good time for the most part. (When I wasn't raging about monoblue)

July 26, 2014 7:38 p.m.

TheGamer says... #37

MUD is certainly annoying steveoiscool. Congrats on 37th place, that's pretty good IMO.

July 27, 2014 12:34 a.m.

steveoiscool says... #38

Yeah, I'm pretty satisfied with my performance seeing as it was my first event. Hopefully the next one I'll bring home some money :P

July 27, 2014 3:08 p.m.

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