Addressing a big Yu-Gi-Oh misconception about me.

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24 Jun 202415:23

Summary

TLDRIn this video, the creator addresses misconceptions about his relationship with Yu-Gi-Oh, clarifying his status as both a casual and competitive player. He shares his extensive history with the game, including his early years, competitive achievements, and behind-the-scenes work. The creator emphasizes his balanced perspective, offering critiques and suggestions for Yu-Gi-Oh's growth while appreciating its diverse player base. He invites viewers to share their own experiences and opinions on the game.

Takeaways

  • 🎲 The video aims to clear misconceptions about the creator's relationship with Yu-Gi-Oh and his insights into the game.
  • 👤 The creator is often labeled as a 'casual' player by viewers, which he feels is a misrepresentation of his experience.
  • 📚 He has a history of being a serious Yu-Gi-Oh TCG player, focusing on improvement and knowledge since his return to the game in 2008.
  • 🏆 The creator has competed in numerous local and regional tournaments, as well as YCS events, demonstrating his competitive experience.
  • 👕 He acknowledges his casual side, enjoying retro and old school Yu-Gi-Oh products, and making content that may seem non-competitive.
  • 🛠 In addition to playing, the creator has worked behind the scenes in the Yu-Gi-Oh community, including as a judge and in tournament coverage.
  • 🎮 He is an avid player of Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel, reaching master rank each season and experimenting with different decks.
  • 🤝 The creator values the perspectives of both casual and competitive players and tries to consider these when discussing the game.
  • 💭 He expresses a desire for Yu-Gi-Oh to cater to a wide range of players and to grow the game in a way that is enjoyable for everyone.
  • 🔍 The creator is critical of certain aspects of Yu-Gi-Oh, but also appreciates the game deeply, offering both praise and suggestions for improvement.
  • 📖 He appreciates thoughtful responses from viewers and engages with the community to understand different viewpoints on the game.

Q & A

  • What misconception does the speaker want to clear up about their relationship with Yu-Gi-Oh?

    -The speaker wants to clear up the misconception that they are just a casual player of Yu-Gi-Oh and do not understand the competitive aspects of the game, as some viewers have suggested.

  • Why do some viewers believe the speaker is a casual player?

    -Some viewers believe the speaker is a casual player because of the content they produce, which often features retro, old school Yu-Gi-Oh products and casual gameplay with random rules.

  • How did the speaker's history with Yu-Gi-Oh begin?

    -The speaker's history with Yu-Gi-Oh began like most people's, watching the show as a kid and playing with starter decks like Kaiba's in 2002.

  • When did the speaker take a break from Yu-Gi-Oh and when did they return?

    -The speaker took a break from Yu-Gi-Oh around 2004 or 2005 and returned to the game in 2008.

  • What was the speaker's approach to improving their Yu-Gi-Oh skills after returning to the game in 2008?

    -After returning to Yu-Gi-Oh in 2008, the speaker focused on improving their skills by reading guides, forum posts, and engaging with the game community, despite not having the monetary resources to invest in the game.

  • What competitive achievements has the speaker accomplished in Yu-Gi-Oh?

    -The speaker has won many local tournaments, played in regional events, attended several YCS events, and has even worked as a Yu-Gi-Oh judge for regionals and locals.

  • How does the speaker's involvement with Yu-Gi-Oh extend beyond just playing the game?

    -The speaker's involvement with Yu-Gi-Oh extends beyond playing by also working in tournament coverage, judging tournaments, and engaging with top-level players to gain insights into the game.

  • What is the speaker's opinion on the modern Yu-Gi-Oh game and its approach to catering to different types of players?

    -The speaker is critical of the modern Yu-Gi-Oh game, suggesting that it can be overbearing for some players and that Konami should consider how to cater better to new, budget, and competitive players.

  • How does the speaker balance being both a casual and competitive Yu-Gi-Oh player?

    -The speaker balances being both a casual and competitive player by adjusting their playstyle depending on the situation, playing more casually with certain friends and more competitively with others, and also engaging in playtesting for events.

  • What does the speaker appreciate about the Yu-Gi-Oh community and their content?

    -The speaker appreciates the thoughtful responses from the Yu-Gi-Oh community to their content and enjoys reading comments that provide different perspectives and insights into the game.

  • How does the speaker view the spectrum of Yu-Gi-Oh players from casual to competitive?

    -The speaker believes that most Yu-Gi-Oh players fall somewhere in the middle of the casual to competitive spectrum and that it is not a binary distinction.

Outlines

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😀 Addressing Misconceptions About My Yu-Gi-Oh Experience

The speaker begins by addressing a common misconception among Yu-Gi-Oh viewers regarding their level of play. They explain that while they often share opinions on various Yu-Gi-Oh topics, such as ban lists, new decks, and community issues, some viewers dismiss their insights, assuming they are a casual player. The speaker clarifies that their channel features a mix of casual and serious content, which might lead to this misconception. They acknowledge the casual nature of their videos but emphasize their desire to clear up the misunderstanding about their actual experience and knowledge of Yu-Gi-Oh.

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🎲 My Competitive Yu-Gi-Oh Journey and Contributions

The speaker elaborates on their competitive history with Yu-Gi-Oh, starting from their return to the game in 2008. They describe their dedication to improving their skills, engaging with the community through forums, and learning from top players. The speaker has participated in numerous local and regional tournaments, achieving victories and gaining experience. They have also worked behind the scenes in the Yu-Gi-Oh community, including tournament coverage and judging. The speaker's passion for the game extends to playing Master Duel and engaging with top-level players for insights. They emphasize that their opinions are informed by a deep understanding of the game, not just casual play.

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👥 Balancing Casual and Competitive Yu-Gi-Oh Perspectives

The speaker discusses their dual role as both a casual and competitive Yu-Gi-Oh player. They enjoy creating decks for fun and playing with friends in a relaxed manner, while also being capable of engaging in serious playtest sessions and tournaments. The speaker values the different experiences that Yu-Gi-Oh offers and criticizes the binary view of players as either casual or competitive. They argue that the game exists in many shades of gray and that their opinions are a result of a nuanced understanding of the game, considering various perspectives from the community.

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📚 Reflecting on Yu-Gi-Oh's Broad Appeal and My Role

In the final paragraph, the speaker reflects on the broad appeal of Yu-Gi-Oh and the challenges of catering to diverse player types. They acknowledge their extensive history with the game, having experienced it in various ways, from casual play to competitive tournaments. The speaker expresses their desire for Yu-Gi-Oh to grow and be accessible to all, sharing both criticisms and praises for the game's management. They invite viewers to share their own perspectives on Yu-Gi-Oh and appreciate the thoughtful discussions that arise from their content.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Yu-Gi-Oh

Yu-Gi-Oh is a franchise that includes a trading card game, a manga series, and an anime television series. In the context of the video, it refers to the trading card game where players engage in strategic duels using various decks of cards. The video creator discusses their history and relationship with the game, highlighting both their casual and competitive experiences.

💡Casual Player

A casual player is someone who participates in a game without a deep commitment to mastering it or competing at a high level. In the script, the creator addresses misconceptions about being labeled as a 'casual' Yu-Gi-Oh player, explaining that despite their appearances in light-hearted videos, they also have a serious and competitive side.

💡Competitive Player

A competitive player is someone who engages in a game with the intent to win and often competes at a high level. The video script clarifies that the creator has been a competitive Yu-Gi-Oh player, participating in tournaments and striving to improve their skills, contrary to the casual image some viewers might have.

💡Misconception

A misconception is a false or mistaken notion. The video aims to clear up misconceptions about the creator's level of involvement and understanding of Yu-Gi-Oh, emphasizing that they have a nuanced relationship with the game that includes both casual and competitive aspects.

💡Tournament

A tournament is a competition in which players participate to determine a winner, often through a series of matches. The script mentions the creator's participation in various tournaments, indicating their serious engagement with the competitive side of Yu-Gi-Oh.

💡Master Duel

Master Duel refers to a digital version of the Yu-Gi-Oh card game, where players can compete online. The creator mentions playing Master Duel extensively, reaching high ranks, and experimenting with different decks, showing their dedication to the game.

💡Ban List

A ban list in card games like Yu-Gi-Oh is a set of cards that are restricted or forbidden from use in official play due to their potential to unbalance the game. The script discusses the creator's opinions on ban lists, indicating their engagement with the ongoing discourse within the Yu-Gi-Oh community.

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💡Deck

A deck in card games like Yu-Gi-Oh refers to a collection of cards that a player uses in a match. The video script includes discussions about various types of decks, such as control, stun, swarm, and aggro decks, showcasing the creator's knowledge and experience with different strategies.

💡Retro/Old School

Retro or old school refers to something that is reminiscent of styles, trends, or elements from the past. The creator mentions making videos with retro or old school Yu-Gi-Oh products, indicating their appreciation for the history of the game and its earlier forms.

💡Content Creation

Content creation refers to the process of producing various forms of content, such as videos, articles, or social media posts. The script describes the creator's work in making videos about Yu-Gi-Oh, including casual gameplay, discussions, and critiques, which is a central part of their engagement with the game's community.

💡Community

Community refers to a group of people sharing common interests. The video discusses the Yu-Gi-Oh community, including players of different skill levels, fans of the anime, and those who participate in discussions about the game. The creator seeks to represent and engage with this diverse community in their videos.

💡Critique

A critique is an analysis or judgment expressing disapproval or pointing out faults and weaknesses. The creator states that they are critical of certain aspects of Yu-Gi-Oh, such as how the game is managed by Konami, and they use their videos as a platform to express these critiques and suggestions for improvement.

Highlights

The video addresses misconceptions about the speaker's relationship with Yu-Gi-Oh and his insights into the game.

Comments suggest the speaker is a casual player, which he feels is a misrepresentation of his experience.

The speaker clarifies that while he creates casual content, he is not just a casual player.

His history with Yu-Gi-Oh began as a child and resumed more seriously in 2008, focusing on improving his skills.

He engaged deeply with the game, reading guides, participating in forums, and learning from top players.

The speaker has a competitive history, having played in numerous local and regional tournaments.

He has also worked behind the scenes in Yu-Gi-Oh, including tournament coverage and judging.

The speaker discusses his experience with Master Duel, achieving Master rank and playing various decks.

He emphasizes his ability to switch between casual and competitive playstyles depending on the situation.

The speaker also enjoys creating and playing with decks for fun, not just focusing on the meta.

He actively participates in sneak peeks and locals to stay connected with the community.

The speaker helps new players improve and understand different aspects of Yu-Gi-Oh.

He is critical of Yu-Gi-Oh's management and offers suggestions for improvement, drawing from his diverse experience.

The speaker appreciates thoughtful responses from viewers and engages with the community's opinions.

He discusses the importance of considering various perspectives when critiquing or praising Yu-Gi-Oh.

The speaker invites viewers to share their own experiences and opinions on Yu-Gi-Oh, acknowledging the spectrum between casual and competitive play.

The video concludes with the speaker expressing his passion for Yu-Gi-Oh and desire for constructive dialogue.

Transcripts

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okay so this video is going to be a

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little bit different I basically wanted

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to address or sort of clear up a bit of

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a misconception that I think some

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Yu-Gi-Oh viewers have about me and my

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history with Yu-Gi-Oh my relationship

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with Yu-Gi-Oh and how it sort of shapes

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my opinions and uh insights in the

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broader Yu-Gi-Oh discourse so basically

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I get comments fairly frequently that

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will go something to the effect of well

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you know Paul you don't understand this

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Yu-Gi-Oh issue because you're just a

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casual player of course you would think

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that and as you guys know I have plenty

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of opinions that I share on this channel

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so sometimes Konami will drop a new band

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list or I'll make a band list prediction

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video sometimes uh you know like a new

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deck will win or come on the scene or

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I'll have an issue with a type of

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Yu-Gi-Oh product or just some other

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Community Driven thing about the

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Yu-Gi-Oh TCG or Master duel or what have

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you and I'll have people who sort of

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want to Discount what I've got to say

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because in their opinion at least least

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they think that I am a filthy casual

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player or just you know I don't play

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enough Yu-Gi-Oh to really know what I'm

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talking about I don't know how these

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decks work I don't know how tournaments

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go I don't know what makes good or bad

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or whatever and so that's kind of why I

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wanted to make this video because I

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think that these people are kind of

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misinformed but I totally understand why

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they might feel that way so um backing

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up a bit if you watch uh this Channel or

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the main team APS Channel I appreciate

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you by the way thank you it'd be easy to

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think that that I'm a casual Yu-Gi-Oh

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Enthusiast player and that isn't untrue

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so basically we make loads of videos

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with lots of retro old school Yu-Gi-Oh

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products started at yui started at Kaiba

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metal Raider spell ruler L stuff like

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that we make a lot of you know casual

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things where we'll be like buying a

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mystery box off eBay or some mystery

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deck right you know just playing kind of

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random duel with random rules like hot

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sauce challenge or spin the wheel

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challenge or coin versus dice deck right

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so if you watch that sort of thing it'd

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be really easy to think well okay he

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must not really like be into competitive

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Yu-Gi-Oh right like he's sitting here

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making these silly videos that you know

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are just kind of a big mess and we're

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all just kind of playing with random

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cards and there's like lots of misplays

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and we're kind of just goofing around

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right so I totally get it in addition to

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that I also have a lot of Yu-Gi-Oh

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merchandise I've got like Kaio Corp

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shirt blue eyes cap big giant pot of

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greed it's not to say that like a

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competitive player can't have these

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things or anything like that but I do

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think that there's kind of a connotation

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or a bit of a connection in people's

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heads with like that seems like maybe

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more of like an anime person like he

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likes the anime and kind of like the the

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playground Yu-Gi-Oh he's a yu-i boomer

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that's a word that gets thrown around a

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lot and so when it comes to my opinions

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on you know how the game is going maybe

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how products are going how the formats

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look my issues with modern Yu-Gi-Oh it

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would be pretty easy to discount it as

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like well okay he just doesn't really

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like what he doesn't know what he's

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talking about right like he doesn't know

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how X deck works or he doesn't know you

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know what the competitive scene is like

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so that is where you guys who do think

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that I'm not saying everybody does but

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for those of you who think that are

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sorely mistaken uh and that's why I

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wanted to explain so my history with

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Yu-Gi-Oh starts like most people's I

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watch the show and stuff as a kid on TV

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got a start yui got started at Kaiba

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2002 played it all that stuff however uh

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I quit Yu-Gi-Oh in around like 2004 or

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five and got back into Yu-Gi-Oh in 2008

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and from that point onwards basically I

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was very much a serious Yu-Gi-Oh TCG

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player I focused a lot on Improvement I

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really wanted to just get good at the

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game fast at the time I was only like 13

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or 14 so I didn't really have like you

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know monetary resources to dump into the

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game but I tried to make up with that

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make up for that with like knowledge and

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stuff like that so basically I was

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always reading every single Yu-Gi-Oh

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guide or like Forum post or whatever

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that I could find I literally like I I

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remember I was like a big on pojo

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duelist ground TCG player when they were

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still like early in kind of publishing

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Yu-Gi-Oh articles I would read

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everything I could I loved just like

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engaging with the game in that way I lik

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reading magazines where those were still

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out and I would go to locals and even

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though I wasn't one of the like top

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players I would always listen to what

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the top players had to say I was always

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super excited to play in tournaments

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even though I couldn't afford the best

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things I tried to learn about every sort

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of different deck style that I could and

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like build or play decks to the best of

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my ability and learn okay like what is a

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control deck what does a stun deck look

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like like how do you play like more of

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like a swarm deck aggro versus sort of

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control learning about card economy

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things like that I met some really

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awesome people who've helped me loads

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and loads and loads with actually

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getting really good at uh Yu-Gi-Oh and

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learning those Concepts and applying

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them and as far as my competitive

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history with the game goes I actually

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have really been around the block I

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would say obviously I've played in lots

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of locals and won many locals but it

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goes much further than that I have

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played in Regional events like traveled

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hours to go to many different regionals

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I went to a lot of regionals in Texas

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specifically between the years of like

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2010 and 201 17ish I would go to a lot

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of regionals and actually I've gone to

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them even since then but I've gone to

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lots of regionals I've gone to several

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different ycs events and I know you know

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what it's like I know about you know

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prepping your deck play testing before

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the event you know kind of preparing for

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the format what it's like to actually

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sit down at the table and I've actually

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managed to talk and get invites at a

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couple of different regionals I've

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managed to win OTS championships at

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different stores and even though I'm not

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like you know top to ycs I'm not saying

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like I'm a super duper amazing player

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I've been there I've lived the life in

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fact more so than even that I've worked

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kind of behind the scenes with Yu-Gi-Oh

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as well so I have done you know

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tournament coverage when it comes to

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like covering deck lists getting like

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different players insights into things

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making the pie charts and stuff around

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like what deck did or didn't win that

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sort of stuff right I've also worked as

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a Yu-Gi-Oh judge so I've judged a couple

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of regionals and several locals as well

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so I've gotten the whole like you know

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rulings and just how tournament policy

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and stuff like that goes I really have

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kind of done just about everything I

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feel like the only Yu-Gi-Oh thing that I

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haven't truly done is like maybe

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commentary at this point but yeah you

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know I've gotten to talk with a lot of

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super you know top level Yu-Gi-Oh

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players whenever I get the chance to

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speak with them I love love love to hear

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their insights into the game because

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it's intriguing what you know the the

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best brightest minds and best achieving

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you know modern players are thinking

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about this game like what's going on in

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their head and that stuff is really

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fascinating to me I also play a lot of

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Yu-Gi-Oh Master duel like a lot of

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Master duel I get to master rank one

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every single season I can I try to do it

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with different decks I've done it with

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EXO sisters I've done it with Vanquis

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Soul I've done it with dogmatica I've

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done it with rescue a I like play Master

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duel to death and I really really love

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getting into like a nitty-gritty down

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and dirty game of Yu-Gi-Oh

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I like to bait out cards I like to break

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boards I want to interact I know a lot

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about like how that goes I study the

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best decks and stuff like that I do want

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to keep up with Yu-Gi-Oh and I do so

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that's something that I have done for

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many years and I don't say that as like

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a flex or a brag again I am not a top

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top level Yu-Gi-Oh player I'm just

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saying that I've been there I've you

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know walked the walk I have played in

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these tournaments I've done this stuff

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so conversely I'm also a very casual

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Yu-Gi-Oh player and uh in my opinion a

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bit of an empathetic one I make a lot of

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decks nowadays for fun I like I I like

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to sort of find a deck that seems like

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it's got a neat and interesting gimmick

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and I build it I remember playing the

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teni deck long before Sor Soul came out

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because I thought it was cool or the

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Dual Avatar deck right I play Decks that

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are kind of fun and quirky and weird and

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mid-range I like playing generators I

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like playing the ra deck this was like

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you know before Sun Avalon and some of

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the other new stuff came out and I still

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have these decks built and I still like

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to also play you know new more

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competitive decks I have a labyrinth

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deck built I've got a Horus deck built

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I've got a um what do I have voiceless

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voice I just recently finished all that

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sorry is inside of this box like I build

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these decks I do actually play in real

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life I don't get to go to locals as much

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as I'd like to anymore usually because

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I'm busy with content and stuff like

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that but I still go to sneak peeks where

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I can like whenever there's a local

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sneak peek I try to go enter you know

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show support I go to locals and like

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just see what people are up to I to like

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hand out extra stuff that I get because

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you know companies will send sleeves and

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starter decks and structure decks and

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just all these different products and

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stuff and so I like to you know help

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people with that in fact helping people

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is another thing that I'm also pretty

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big on behind the scenes this is not

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something that I like you know make

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content and stuff out of I like to help

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new players get better at the game learn

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you know how to improve what types of

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decks they would be really well suited

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to and doing that kind of takes a bit of

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an understanding of Yu-Gi-Oh so I say

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all this because this whole you know

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playing Yu-Gi-Oh thing and making

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content around it making so many videos

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and stuff has sort of um exposed me to a

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lot of different opinions about Yu-Gi-Oh

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and that's actually kind of why I make

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so many discussion videos and stuff on

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this channel is because I've got a lot

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of opinions about Yu-Gi-Oh and how it's

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run I'm very critical of the game

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sometimes people just think that I'm

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just like you know being negative and

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complaining like oh is that all you do

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on this channel there another video

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complaining about Yu-Gi-Oh right but I'm

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critical of Konami and how they do

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certain things I've also worked with

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Konami on things I've worked with them

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on sponsored videos for like on my own

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channels on like their channels and

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stuff I've been to Yu-Gi-Oh worlds and

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like seen you know kind of things like

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that I've been in the economy office I

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sort of know a bit more about like how

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the sausage is made but it's also caus

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me to you know be more thoughtful about

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like what is yu-- doing to cater to new

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players what is you- go doing to cater

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to budget players what you doing to

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cater to the competitive crowd how can

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Yu-Gi-Oh grow I want like more people to

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be able to play and enjoy Yu-Gi-Oh and

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for that reason I sometimes find like

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the modern game can be a bit you know

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overbearing for people and I know this

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from experience because I've tried to

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you know teach people Yu-Gi-Oh I've

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observed people's opinions on Yu-Gi-Oh I

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read comments every day on my own

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content but also like on the Facebook

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pages and the Instagram pages and all

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that stuff about what people think of

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new cards and how people are feeling

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about a product or the band list or

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whatever and it's a lot to kind of parse

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and like process and stuff but that's

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why I like making these videos is

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because I want to talk about this stuff

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I think that there's a bit of a an issue

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and this sort of plagues the internet in

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general where things always it feels

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like people kind of expect issues to be

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super binary right if you're a casual

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player then it must mean you're anime

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yu-i Boomer you know playground Yu-Gi-Oh

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trash and you don't know anything about

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the modern game you're just complaining

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or vice versa right when in reality so

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much of Yu-Gi-Oh occurs in Shades of

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Gray every Yu-Gi-Oh product that Konami

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releases has to kind of try to appeal to

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a lot of different crowds how do you hit

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the budget players how do you hit the

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Casual players the anime fans the

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competitive heads everybody kind of

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consumes these products in different

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ways Everybody Plays Master duel and

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expects different things from it

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everybody kind of wants different stuff

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out of a band list and it's difficult to

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please everybody and so when I talk

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about things on this channel or give my

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insights it's not just coming from like

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a casual player background because I

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only play with like starter decks and

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eBay mystery boxes on my channel I very

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much play you know the down and dirty y-

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that you sort of know about it's just

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that I kind of have switches right I

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play more casually with certain friends

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I play more competitively with certain

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friends if somebody asks me to play test

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for an upcoming event I know how to lock

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in but also if somebody just kind of

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wants to mess around with their new you

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know shining sarcophagus yui deck or

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something like that I know how to kind

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of like dial down the pace and like play

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a little bit slower you know hold back I

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don't like kill people in One turn if I

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think the game could be more fun that

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way there are you know Decks that I play

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without any hand traps and like I don't

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maybe play like super powerful board

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breakers like an evenly match during a

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biru because I know how that changes the

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Yu-Gi-Oh experience another thing that I

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would add too is I go to a lot of

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conventions so um sometimes I'll get

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sort of insights and opinions and I get

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to chat with people who don't really

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know very much about the Yu-Gi-Oh

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tournament scene and they just kind of

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remember Yu-Gi-Oh as it was and so like

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they might have Yu-Gi-Oh cards at these

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conventions in like a free play area but

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people are literally just opening packs

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not knowing what's inside not knowing

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how Yu-Gi-Oh works but they might

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recognize me just kind of from seeing a

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random stray video and I can make

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conversation with them and that's a

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perspective of Yu-Gi-Oh player that I

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feel isn't always heard but like is

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still very

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important so oh God I feel like I've

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kind of lost the plot here the basic

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thing is I want people to rest assured

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that when I talk about Yu-Gi-Oh

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critically I do try to consider as many

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different points and perspectives as I

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can and I've got my own opinions to

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share they're very much my opinions I'm

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not you know like a Konami lap dog so to

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speak right I've had opportunities to

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speak with them and express sort of

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discontent or suggestions that I have

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for Yu-Gi-Oh and I you know have been

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through the regional grind but I also

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like playing casually I'm also just a

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fan of Yu-Gi-Oh as like a brand right

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I've got Funko Pops I've got caps like

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this and toys and figures and stuff like

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that I just sort of see Yu-Gi-Oh as like

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one big hobby that I really like and I

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want a lot of people to like and so when

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I suggest maybe oh they could do

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alternate formats or they could do the

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band list this way or maybe products

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could improve like this I'm not saying

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I'm like right about everything I think

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none of us really know exactly what it

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is to like manage the Yu-Gi-Oh IP but

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just that know that like I've I've been

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around the block I've kind of been

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through a lot of different walks of

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Yu-Gi-Oh life and that's why I have so

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many sort of different and oftentimes

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conflicting opinions about the game and

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also I should just add here I really

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really appreciate the people who watch

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these videos and will give similarly

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kind of thought out responses to them I

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know it's easy to just be like oh I hate

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this thing about modern Yu-Gi-Oh it's

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stupid or like they've ruined the game

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with Link monsters or you're just a

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stupid casual what would you know right

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but whenever people you know watch the

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video and like they leave like these

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these juicy meaty paragraphs I love

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reading them I wish I could respond to

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all of them but I at least try to like

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heart them and try to just show some

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sort of acknowledgement of them because

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I think that like it's fun to think

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about Yu-Gi-Oh I don't want to just

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consume product and like do nothing else

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I like to kind of point out critiques I

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like to um give kudos where I think

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Konami has done something well or give

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suggestions where I think things could

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be improved this stuff fascinates me so

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yeah uh that's pretty much it uh I've

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got a long history with Yu-Gi-Oh I've

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played many different kinds in many

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different ways and I would also like to

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hear how you guys feel about um Yu-Gi-Oh

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for yourself like where do you stand as

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a Yu-Gi-Oh player are you purely

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competitive purely casual I doubt that

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anyone's exactly one or the other I feel

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like everybody kind of lives somewhere

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in the middle so yeah uh that's it it

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hopefully that kind of cleared some

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things up maybe um reassured people that

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I do know what I'm talking about for the

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most part like I can very much be a

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competitive player but um also you know

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I'm I'm kind of just here for whoever I

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can be uh yeah cool all right I've gone

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on long enough this has been like 15

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minutes so Jesus I'll see you guys in

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the next one and I will be Reading and

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Responding to comments as per you

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bastard

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