8 Tips for Playtesting in Yu-Gi-Oh!

[@drizzt04]

I playtest in the shower!! Wash ya ass & GIT GUD!!!

[@jacksonoakley814]

dam that fire king deck profile on your channel Trell why is the camera so close ha

[@AlextheLynx1]

And there's the tip I was expecting throughout the video.

[@daenor7807]

I’ve seen many of your videos, I enjoyed them all some I disagreed with a bit most were fine but I think this is by far the most helpful so far, I’ve got a group of friends online we calling duel academy so yo I can guess I’m trying to design an ancient gear deck for us to tag duel with

[@polygon2745]

I can never decide if Paul's shirt is supposed to mean "KZbinr" or "player"

[@TeamAPS]

+polygon That's the fun part!

[@ofwgkta3881]

Roses are red, Trell is a yugioh god I just joined the notification squad.

[@TeamAPS]

Welcome aboard!

[@TeamAPS]

*Hey, everyone! Hope you all enjoyed this new video! Likes and Shares are always appreciated!* *What strategies do you use when you're play testing with a new Yu-Gi-Oh deck?* 🤔

[@Boomer7654]

WHERE ARE YOU GUYS FROM IM TRYNNA SMASH

[@tsujack]

TIP: Shuffle your monsters spells and traps in separate piles, then combine them in every other card then shuffle again.

[@HZurik]

I play locals. I have no opponent nearby and I don't trust ygopro for playtesting. The hands I get there are so random.

[@torunsmok5890]

HeavyZurik try testing on DuelingBook

[@torunsmok5890]

I do most of these things like paying attention to what I go into the most and picking best and worst hands and so on, but another thing I do sometimes is pick a few good tech cards and duel my opponent normally but only using one of those techs each time and switching it each duel, then see which they noticed. The ones that got their attention are either good and I should run at two or terrible in which case it's out. Obviously I ask them whether they noticed it because it's good or because it's bad lol

[@narfd.8837]

I was a "day 1-player" and had 3 formats in whose I played competitive (second generation of chaos format, Peak of Synchros and the Rabit-Wind-Up-Inzektor-format). Funny thing is that my skill evolved differently in each of those formats. I was 14 or 15 when I had to pull off with my budget deck against all those standard-chaos-decks with 3 Cyber Dragons, BLS and such. I adapted by running metacalls like a burn-quickdraw-engine (stealth bird, Sillva Warlord of the darkworld, gravity bind, Des Lacooda, Spirit Reaper, Magic Cylinder etc.) with my own budget-version of choas (Chaos Sorcerer, Skelengel, Thunder Dragons as CD-substitute etc). I analysed the meta and all weaknesses I could exploit and strenghts I had to be aware of and I rolled a numbers game by calculating odds. It was great as I was able to go second place on my locals, which raised my rank somewhere up to the 50s in germany. The peak of synchros was fine as I played my own version of tengu-plant with a zombie-engine, which had a better grindgame than other tengu-plant-decks and was more consistent then sychron-mash. Got third and learned about memorizing my opponents graveyard as two of them tried to cheat by using effects like bulb multiple times. The dino-rabbit-era was cool too as it was basically a stone, papers, scissors-system. Some techs really paid off that time, as did staples like Effect Veiler. Played a very basic version of Inzektors, with Sektcalibur as a tech as it wasn't popular that time. Gorz saved my sorry as a few times though. All in all, I have had just a few rules of preparation: 1. Play against every meta-ish deck as much as possible to learn the patterns and functions 2. think outside of the box; some great techs are "old worthless cards" nobody would see coming 3. don't be too proud to take advise. It won't harm you to at least try out something 4. Play every day against different decks if possible to stay in form 5. Most important: Just have FUN!

[@Supersayan21]

Currently playtesting, this helped me a lot, thanks guys!

[@flyingchicken40]

I love switching decks! Especially casually when I can play decks I wouldn't have otherwise, and I get to see other people struggle with mine ;)

[@vinxek]

One thing I recommend: If you're testing how a specific 2- or 3-of card helps in your deck, draw an opening hand of 4 + the card you want to see. Or, act as though going second and draw 5 + the card you want to see. Play out the most optimal plays you can and see if that card helps or is actually a brick.

[@sawderf741]

Good advice.

[@iPokemonAi]

My favorite people are back!

[@TeamAPS]

Our favorite person is, too, it seems!

[@iPokemonAi]

I literally love watching you guys, it makes college a little easier

[@JonBc14]

add an "L" after the "B"

[@coryn7031]

I like the background presence. I'm sure Alec knows the key is creating a lot of curiosity. I've been thinking about asking my older kid if they'd like to help testing ratios. There's something to be said about having a partner.

[@paulmcgee850]

Whoa! I didn't know I was part of a KZbin channel!

[@pc-0343]

Paul McGee Haha is this ur personal channel?

[@chaddoom7993]

Ha!

[@GMoneyKountDownGaming]

Going to definitely use these tips in my next play testing deck.

[@stevensanchez5236]

My friends sometimes do a challenge with each other sometimes. Stack all spells/traps on top and monsters on bottom and vice versa which is a good way to play test since some decks worst hands could be a hand full of spells and traps

[@protectagainstmstds9754]

My personal problem is that I can focus too much on my plays weaknesses instead of their strengths. For example: Drident turn one can halt all my plays and I will lose to Zoo...BUT once I'm actually in the situation, I can find ways to play around problematic situations and cards that I never thought of when I was just doing theory based testing. Sometimes you have to throw yourself into the fire to learn how to avoid getting burned.

[@weesnaaaww4497]

Yo!! Love you guys! Best yugitube channel on youtube!! Good tips you guys keep up the good work!

[@thanosziakos4992]

Personally the only way I can playtest is pick two decks(my main one and random one) and play against myself. I dont recommend it though.

[@ProxymanDerk]

Yep, this is a very good -Persona 5- Yugioh video ;-)

[@Circ00mspice]

ProxymanDerk -*Magic-

[@lorenalbertson8160]

Notification Squad! (On a side note, i saw you guys did a superheavy deck profile a while back, and i would love to see that deck in a duel)

[@justinsampaolo923]

Honestly, thanks for the video. This really helped me out and I'll be sure to use these tips when I play test with my roommates

[@TeamAPS]

You're very welcome! If you like, share the video with friends. It really helps us out! ^_^

[@utaug595]

the Mudkip petting lol! love your videos.

[@travisdavis7155]

My fav yugitube channel!

[@TeamAPS]

+Travis Davis My favorite commenter! :)

[@JaySoul55]

Thanks yall for making this video now I know my deck and see what can I do to make me a better player

[@sweats1486]

Hey the APS Team, I was wondering what era in Yugioh was your favorite/the best in your opinion. What I mean by era is what the meta decks were, what was out at the time, what the banlist was like, etc. So, what era is your favorite?

[@GGJesusCry]

OMG those glasses fit so damn well :O

[@jesseymarchlewski1048]

I'm definitely saving this vid

[@ChillyCharizard006]

NOTIFICATION SQUAD HAS ARRRRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIVVVED!!!!!

[@TeamAPS]

Hey there!

[@ChillyCharizard006]

Team APS Yo! Y'all are my favorite Yugioh channel on KZbin

[@MrTurtle2011]

agreed knowing the opponents deck is important

[@ODDiSEE_]

That persona music though

[@brysonawright]

Great video really useful stuff

[@NoshuHyena]

When trying a new tech, always run it at 3, and then cut the copies down as needed. It's the fastest way to see how well it works.

[@CityStarrTx]

I AM HERE!

[@rasnirat]

After I heared the first one I just grabbed my deck and started playtesting 😂😂

[@RallenRiko]

SQUAD IS HERE

[@TeamAPS]

+Rallen Riko Happy to have you!

[@RallenRiko]

Team APS Happy to be here!

[@SuperSaiyanRescueCat]

idk if trells glasses are prescribed but theyre a liddo tilted to his right. no bueno for his eyes

[@DJ_Birdman]

i always go with the initial 5 card hand, 1st draw, then second draw.

[@calebshook8260]

Yo team aps r u coming to the lenexa regionals on the 16th

[@UnhipSpring-rg6fk]

Anyone know when ojama duo comes out?

[@megajames3000]

Yo trell where you get those frames at?

[@sawderf741]

Do you think the extra deck should be 20 cards. Perhaps to allow players to put cards in it for when they don't have match-up.

[@mattthebat2756]

Hey Team APS could you link that Invocation image you used for the background of your thumbnail if you still have it?

[@WhoEvenCares]

Nice background you got there

[@crybaby_peach]

Is Rhapsody In Berserk lowkey Paul's favourite Xyz monster? I feel like he mentions it a lot when there is mention of an xyz

[@naiyar3573]

First wassup team!

[@TeamAPS]

Last to resolve!

[@dylanserra6501]

Hey Trell, what's that tattoo on your right arm with the blocks?

[@drizzt04]

Dylan Serra It's a tat for my daughter

[@dylanserra6501]

Oh, that's nice.

[@blairgleeson7180]

Team APS is my religion #NotficationSquad

[@TeamAPS]

+Lord Kojima 🙏🏾

[@jordonroy6574]

Nice glasses Trell!!!

[@justinbiege6882]

I have a question. Why does konami change the names of cards like harpie's brother or marrie the fallen? Sky scout could be to make harpie searches less powerful, but why dark lord marrie?

[@nodo7253]

I play a 60 card deck and pull 5 card hands to check my plays to make and put a strategy together for all hands

[@foodforfat6603]

Notification squad

[@chaddoom7993]

Play against yourself. I know this sounds crazy, but it's a good way to see which ones of your deck builds are powerful and which ones are weak.

[@AznYunHou]

lol yeah, I am building 12 different decks right now by myself. Might need to make proxy for hand traps but I am slowly playtesting each, seeing what needs to be there and what doesn't cause I just started like a few months ago. Luckily lots of the structure decks are good starting points

[@alejandrofist2833]

Where's the late squad at.

[@cav97]

I heard Paul likes Crystrons, and I think that's snazzy

[@casketbase7750]

Here's my tip: Play the matchup you hate. I utterly DESPISE going against Majespecters, but I play the AI so I understand it. Not that it helps me win, though.

[@wolfgamez9303]

Im going to make a blue eyes deck (SOON!!!)

[@infochan2639]

It sounds like it's raining in the background is it?

[@marcasdebarun6879]

Notification squad what up

[@TeamAPS]

+Mark Barron how's it going?

[@marcasdebarun6879]

Team APS Pretty good! Great vid btw

[@freezeframe3533]

im going to try picking hands with my friends. our opponents hands that is, who can make the biggest brick?

[@italiaskate25]

Yo off topic: dope frames tho!

[@mexicanzoidburg8072]

Another team aps video... Another persona 5 track...

[@Jedicake]

Wish my job allowed me to even consider yugioh events :(

[@RollingGames90420]

SQUUUAADDD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jimmybarnes3565]

God damn i missed trell

[@tha1stalchemist]

*Vader breathez heavy* how can we duel team aps? *Vader breathez heavy*

[@mohammadhatkai7480]

Choosing the begining hand is bad when you and your opponent are running an exodia deck

[@fateassassin848]

Team Aps:Telling us to put the deck in piles of 5 Me:Who plays 48 cards

[@christopherlee4900]

Trolls in the comments: Curse your sudden but inevitable betrayal

[@Meunjiji]

I WANNA SEE THE DRAGON RULERS COME BACK

[@TeamAPS]

I wouldn't mind.

[@tylerstrand4122]

When swapping decks Its good to practice play testing 2 opponents at once that way you can have one of their decks in each hand

[@Aiter918]

Worst possible hand: 4 pieces of exodia but you don’t own the 5th.

[@NoshuHyena]

The head is a brick.

[@somenamethatisopen]

#randomcomment

[@megajames3000]

The twins look like some npc's from skyrim back there

[@joselicano98]

Tips and tricks, wash ya ass, GIT GOOOOOOOOD.

[@BossForGamelol]

Trell < 2 Chainz

[@sebastiantirotta7784]

Those glasses

[@k.portography5822]

wassup

[@AfroOcto27]

And the second to like vid

[@AfroOcto27]

The second

[@Superbootsk1]

the two on the background are so focused

[@TeamAPS]

+Superbootsk1 Gaming, man. Gaming.

[@Superbootsk1]

Team APS ah that was guess #2

[@angellepe4771]

Second!

[@ChillyCharizard006]

THIIIIRD 2nd Like too lol

[@bakurafiend99]

Playtest with your side deck....

[@aussakagamine8862]

ATLUS isnt happy.

[@joshuarodgers2331]

First

[@gasternecross]

but these are if your using real cards

[@rien4285]

can someon give me some cards😂

[@fruitpunchsg]

Hey Paul! I love your videos but please stop using the Persona 5 soundtrack. That's one of my favorite games of all time. Don't ruin it for me.