I know this is a somewhat ongoing topic for most people, but, i felt like discussing this.
ok, so, this past weekend, i went to nationals (North Carolina). had an ok time, didnt win or anything, though. But anyways, i noticed literally DOZENS of people using the same, repetitive decks. particularly, BLS and Queendom. Naturally, the people who made it to the finals were mostly all people who were playing the same, unoriginal decks.
Now, i will admit, these decks are good. Very Good indeed. But, i feel that simply copying a deck thats good, and copying every little aspect of deck, is just.. pointless. Winning with a BLS deck doesnt necessarily prove that you're a good player; it proves that you were able to obtain the cards to make that deck, and uise somebody elses combo and deck ideas to win.
Now, im not saying EVERYONE should have to come up with their own ideas 100% or anything. i mean, i've used quite a few popular combos and strategies myself for some decks. but the difference is, i made it my own. you know, added and took out some things, customized them to better fit MY playing style. I just think theres a lack of honor in winning a huge tournament with a deck that you didnt even come up with, or, atleast modify. I try my best to create my own strategies, and heck, most of the time, theyre not even that great. but, thats what makes this game fun to me. its not winning or losing, its about creating your own decks, playing them for fun, seeing how well they do. I put a LOT of time and effort into creating my decks, and going out of my way to try and use things nobody has thought of using, and to make combos no one would expect to see- even use cards that nobody uses much anymore. I don't expect to always win, or, even win a tournament with them, really. when and if they do, thats awesome- it shows that i am creative enough to pull off winning decks, due to myself, and my own thought processes.
But, to see these unoriginal people, coming in, and cleaning out these tournaments, with deck ideas they didnt come up with.. it just, bothers me. To me, its like, ruining the game for everyone else. "Yeah, you won the tournament with a BLS deck. Congratulations on being unoriginal, and winning thanks to someone elses ideas."
Sorry if I'm ranting. I could honestly care less if i win or lose. It's all about the fun, and creativity for me. That's why i play this game, and thats why i love it so much. But, to go to a nationals tournament, and face the same 2-3 decks, over and over and over through all the rounds.. its just, discouraging, and boring. I don't CARE how good and broken the BLS and Queendom decks are- quite frankly, i'm sick of playing against them. not because they kick my butt, but because theyre boring. everyone knows what to expect from them by now. There's no kind of suprise, or element of the game with them. Or, any other repetitively copied decks.
Again, sorry I'm ranting, i'm just annoyed with this. Anyone feel the same way? or, disagree? Post your opinion. I just wanna know if anyone is as sick of the unoriginality in the game right now as i am.
ok, so, this past weekend, i went to nationals (North Carolina). had an ok time, didnt win or anything, though. But anyways, i noticed literally DOZENS of people using the same, repetitive decks. particularly, BLS and Queendom. Naturally, the people who made it to the finals were mostly all people who were playing the same, unoriginal decks.
Now, i will admit, these decks are good. Very Good indeed. But, i feel that simply copying a deck thats good, and copying every little aspect of deck, is just.. pointless. Winning with a BLS deck doesnt necessarily prove that you're a good player; it proves that you were able to obtain the cards to make that deck, and uise somebody elses combo and deck ideas to win.
Now, im not saying EVERYONE should have to come up with their own ideas 100% or anything. i mean, i've used quite a few popular combos and strategies myself for some decks. but the difference is, i made it my own. you know, added and took out some things, customized them to better fit MY playing style. I just think theres a lack of honor in winning a huge tournament with a deck that you didnt even come up with, or, atleast modify. I try my best to create my own strategies, and heck, most of the time, theyre not even that great. but, thats what makes this game fun to me. its not winning or losing, its about creating your own decks, playing them for fun, seeing how well they do. I put a LOT of time and effort into creating my decks, and going out of my way to try and use things nobody has thought of using, and to make combos no one would expect to see- even use cards that nobody uses much anymore. I don't expect to always win, or, even win a tournament with them, really. when and if they do, thats awesome- it shows that i am creative enough to pull off winning decks, due to myself, and my own thought processes.
But, to see these unoriginal people, coming in, and cleaning out these tournaments, with deck ideas they didnt come up with.. it just, bothers me. To me, its like, ruining the game for everyone else. "Yeah, you won the tournament with a BLS deck. Congratulations on being unoriginal, and winning thanks to someone elses ideas."
Sorry if I'm ranting. I could honestly care less if i win or lose. It's all about the fun, and creativity for me. That's why i play this game, and thats why i love it so much. But, to go to a nationals tournament, and face the same 2-3 decks, over and over and over through all the rounds.. its just, discouraging, and boring. I don't CARE how good and broken the BLS and Queendom decks are- quite frankly, i'm sick of playing against them. not because they kick my butt, but because theyre boring. everyone knows what to expect from them by now. There's no kind of suprise, or element of the game with them. Or, any other repetitively copied decks.
Again, sorry I'm ranting, i'm just annoyed with this. Anyone feel the same way? or, disagree? Post your opinion. I just wanna know if anyone is as sick of the unoriginality in the game right now as i am.