ARE THE YU-GI-OH TIME RULES BROKEN? - Magical Hats

[@MBTYuGiOh]

No, this isn't replacing Progression Playoffs, we just weren't able to record this week. Tune in SUNDAYS for Magical Hats from here on out!

[@zurajanaisephirothda3886]

But what if we actually replace Prog Playoffs and bury it deep in the sea (totally not saying that because I'd love to GAMBA on LukevonKarmas stream on Tuesdays)

[@alphaxd26]

Dw you just waiting for photon hypernova :)

[@firstrateduelist4377]

Incorrect Take

[@hello_mr.yomi6627]

So you weren't able to mooch off cimoooo this week huh

[@Chartwig09]

This could be a podcast easily.

[@platypuspatrol9625]

This series is such a good idea, it takes the pure chaotic energy of the post-game Progression calls and turns it into a video format. Also y’all have some of the worst tales I’ve heard in my life!

[@Thereedsandnettles]

There was an era of post progression calls (zexal-arcv) that might have been some of the funniest streams I've ever watched. Completely agree, this is a wonderful replacement

[@saifsolid679]

That we call a good content

[@bruhmoment1835]

@@Thereedsandnettles oh yeah, the divorce streams

[@Createrz2015]

​@@bruhmoment1835 gages active refusal to play pendulum and instead deskbots while farfa is malding about it is so fun.

[@ProSpeakman]

As someone who walked into YCS Hartford playing Therion cards (which came out the weekend of Hartford), sat down for 8 rounds and had 7 opponents ask what my Therions did every time I played a card which led to like half of my rounds almost reaching time despite playing at a high pace myself, Gage saying time rules get screwy on release weekend is definitely a take I can agree with. Literally had people reading Regulus like 4 times a game despite it being a pretty straightforward card.

[@TheRedScizor]

I have never read a Therion, you can't make me!

[@Celestia282]

Yeah, I'm surprised that Gage got flak for that one. Like, it's literally a meme that Yugioh players don't read their cards. He gave the most basic take in history, and Farfa was acting like he was talking nonsense.

[@kindklan8020]

well regulus has some weird quirks to be fair, like how it can actually send itself for cost... usually cards effects and costs can't send the card thats activating them, and also it's not a negate destroy it's just a negate. when equipped to another therion that monster now has regulus effect. Although that card is using regulus effect it's still a Hopt because it counts as regulus effect, but if that monster is negated it's technically the monster activating it and is therefore still negated (for ex imperm) also idk why but for some reason if a therion card is negated by like an imperm or droplet the equipped cards are unequipped i believe(I literally have no idea why)? Regulus effect just requires it to be able to target a therion so if Chain 1 Regulus Chain 2 called by on regulus special summon target regulus is still special summoned. Also regulus can only send monster cards for cost, not therion cards. Keeping in mind as well if you don't read thoroughly you might be cheated; in case something like negate destroy or send a therion card and not therion monster for cost matters... but i mean once you know the above you are set!... for this card alone LET'S GOOOOO

[@tickledeggz]

Sometimes you need that forth of fifth look at a card before you play into a board, I remeber whe dogmatika was first released I had loads of people loose to me because they didnt read fluerdelis properly and thought that the summon and negate where two different effects, or that I had to control the extra deck monster myself.

[@liviousgameplay1755]

I'm imagining the brutal 4 person tournament they had to decide who's channel this belongs on. And how MBT definitely cheated.

[@Rizwaan122]

Honestly I'd love to see a group channel with a pool of like 10 creators where each vid is 3+ of the guys involved making the vid. Like if everyone in the teamsam duel night recent vid agreed to make a channel where a few of em collab a couple times each week. That would be awesome

[@darkrider3126]

Oh this show will be so funny, I just know it.

[@iamabucket13]

They all cheated, but MBT got caught the least

[@In.New.York.I.Milly.Rock.]

I mean, I can see this fitting on Coder's channel, maybe Farfa's if it was stylistically different, but certainly not Gage's

[@chanofrom69th]

@@raze_ I just wouldn’t trust other KZbinrs to not become pedophiles. It seems to happen way too much to trust anybody on this platform that much.

[@veganzombie1394]

If Solemn’s effect can be “win the game” sometimes, I feel like it’s cost can be “lose the game” sometimes

[@lolaandjoe123]

Halfway through, i think MBT is the imposter because Gage simply gave an average Gage take.

[@lolaandjoe123]

MBT NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@ChaoticMeatballTV]

Here's a suggestion for those who hate the time rules: spite-side Hanewata and stare at your opponent intently when you activate it. I've done it exactly once in a scenario where it mattered and it's the funniest thing you'll ever see.

[@masterofrites2749]

but what if opponent uses a life gain effect instead? 🤔

[@ratoh1710]

@@masterofrites2749 Bad Reaction to Simochi for maximum comedy

[@alfiearmadillo]

@@masterofrites2749 alternatively, side firecracker and hope the 1000 burn is more than they heal or deal to you, that way you can actually win instead of drawing :)

[@mujigant]

@@alfiearmadillo Hanewata is funnier though. Who plays yugioh to win anyway? Who is there to flex on that matters?

[@alfiearmadillo]

@@mujigant Honestly, great point

[@birdofclay9581]

I love the sense of "I think this take is terrible, but it wouldn´t be the worst one this person has ever had." with this group. Probably the most intriguing concept I´ve seen in a while.

[@mateusrp1994]

That's mostly just MBT, who regularly gives awful takes like that.

[@Meteorlink]

I feel like you should probably also shortly go over what the "time rules" actually are for the more casual watcher. (or whatever else you are going over in the next episode of this of course)

[@vxicepickxv]

That probably could have, and probably should have been explained before everyone is introduced.

[@Linkfan001]

You get 40 mins for a match. When you reach 40 mins, the game ends at the current player's phase. Some have moved to 45 mins like mentioned in the video. So let's say this was that duel between Yugi and Pegasus. 1 and 1, best of 3. Under the new rules, Yugi gets to finish his attack. Phase ends, game ends. Let's say that the attack is not game, then what? The battle phase ends and the player with the most lp wins. This is why cards that improve your life or burn your opponent are now good in time, since those small bonuses could make the difference.

[@maxa7535]

I think for the health of the series this js a great idea

[@Heyhowsitgoin999]

They would have but it would have put them over time and and we'd never have found out who the imposter was.

[@sharktos3218]

@@Linkfan001 When I'm playing with my friends we play like 1,5 hours for even a single duel

[@MarioLopez-xs3vc]

I like how this is basically a podcast with a built in minigane, and I'm apl for it. Can't wait to see how each of their attempts at playing Devil's Advocate with a hot topic plays out when it comes their time.

[@jaydenwallsmith1282]

Gage better be a regular. Also next week's topic better be "who painted this tunnel on this rock?"

[@itsnothiptotimetravel3757]

Weather painters

[@JuanDi_SDK]

Props to the editor of this video, I genuinely appreciate the work they did here. It made the video much more engaging, to the point I actually watched instead of just having this on the background for just the audio.

[@ElementalHeroX-3]

So happy this became a series, I've been advocating for it since I discovered the original first episode like over a year ago and I'm really excited to see where this series goes

[@JPositive116]

What first episode?

[@ElementalHeroX-3]

@@JPositive116 There was an episode he posted back in 2018 where it was more of a podcast format with no cams and they went through like 3-4 topics throughout the episode: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pn_Vc6Cih5idns0

[@JPositive116]

@@ElementalHeroX-3 Thanks!

[@europaboi]

to pick on farfa's take, i played at YCS DOrtmund, and a major part of the Saturday going until midnight was the system just being bad i.e. between round 1 and 2, as well as 5 and 6 ( where the first players dropped), it took almost 2 hours each to create the parings and all that organizatorial stuff. also the players for the featured duels were 30 mins late all the time because the speakers were too silent and the konami stuff had to search them in the Venue

[@kindklan8020]

are the pairings not done by a program automatically? this post was created by a nerd... haha code go brrrrrr

[@598019001]

MBT and Ruxin just have some of the best new concepts for original series, another banger show out of MBT and I don't know why i'm surprised at this point:D

[@Prinrin]

Great idea, fun people, and extremely well-edited. I really like the way the cut-ins were handled.

[@ethanjamison4471]

Probably the most creative idea for a series I’ve seen in a while, even outside of Yugitubing. That was genuinely fun to watch

[@chasejr753]

Fantastic series idea, there's a lot of interesting takes on tons of different topics in the community that I'd love to see argued for, even if as an imposter take. The one thing I think would help a lot would be if after the imposter take is revealed, you have another short bit for the other creators to talk about the non-imposter hot take(s)

[@blackalbum2269]

Actually really like this It's a fun little game show that can also double as just... A good proper discussion thing. Would love to see some more, hear some other opinions on different bits of Yu-Gi-Oh But also a quick explanation of what is being discussed would definitely help for those not Balls Deep in Yu-Gi-Oh

[@thelenneh409]

I enjoyed this and would love to see it move forward as a consistent series in the future. Also the sound design with the BGM at the very end where everyone leaves the call is wonderfully done

[@DimentioX7896]

This is a cool concept for a video series. I'd love seeing more of them

[@Frosty_Jacks]

ngl this format is pretty nice. like a little short podcast combined with something like the werewolf game. And it gives the viewers really something to think about or to comment about. neat idea i really like it to see you four speaking this calm and professional like that but still keep a "friendship" kind of talking style.

[@Glader584]

This is such a good idea for a series, it's so different from everything else out there and it was so enjoyable

[@Emberrs]

Incredible content, I can't wait to see where the next episodes go

[@nebbythewhale6450]

MBT was the impostor the minute he said he liked when old niche cards being relevant was funny. Guy has literally talked about how no old card suddenly being relevant has been fun or interesting for the game. (D.3.S Frog being the only exception)

[@bl00by_]

The best example for people not knowing certain cards on events is the finals of the European Championship. The guy who played against Rikka literally never saw a Rikka card in his life, he had to read every single one of the rikka cards. That's probably one of the reasons why he lost against it in the end.

[@creepercraft1107]

Thought this was gonna be an hour long podcast, I need a mbt podcast so bad

[@creepercraft1107]

NEEEEED IT

[@firstrateduelist4377]

His VODs are bad enough for his takes..

[@nigamnation]

A podcast with these 4 would be insane

[@itsnothiptotimetravel3757]

Can’t believe MBT pulled a town of salem on us. I love seeing MBT’s inner law student come out when he is arguing topics with others.

[@WeavileGuy]

would love to see duel logs here just cause i think his tone of voice would make it nigh impossible to tell how genuine he's being

[@Supahnindoh]

Genuinely loved this video! really hope this series will continue for a while

[@SuperKeenR]

I hope these videos take off, social deduction is always a treat, esp in this format where it's a semi podcast style because we see discussion on all of put favourite game that we all hate

[@Hypermegaultrasuper]

I never thought I'd see this series coming back, but I'm here for it!

[@jeffreytam7684]

Heard this in another video about time rules. Keep the rules as they are currently, but the time limit changes from 45 minutes counting down, to a timer counting up, with the actual time of the round predetermined but hidden from players. At premier events, it ranges anywhere from 40 to 50 minutes. As soon as the timer reaches the hidden value, time gets called and you do end of phase. Obviously, it doesn't resolve everything, but it forces players to continue to play at a reasonable speed because they don't have a fixed goalpost.

[@Dominator150395]

The sad truth about the current time rules is that they're partly a consequence of how much shit you can do in a single turn. 2022 was the year I started going to tournaments (locals in my case), and a lot of people there complain (rightfully) about the current time rules, and say that the old ones were better. But when they told me what that time rule actually was (5 extra turns), my reaction was "no fucking way you could get away with that now, that's a whole duel right there". Keeping in mind these locals start at 18:00 and usually end between 21:00 and 22:00. I like playing Yugioh, but I also like getting home before midnight. Something like "you finish your current turn, then your opponent gets one more turn" would probably be ideal.

[@orbitalheel]

I love this already, cannot wait for more next week. Gotta love MBT throwing a red herring in on the first episode too. Lets gooo

[@Raging]

I came here specifically to make the "Is Fortnite Actually Overrated?" joke and the description already saw it coming dammit

[@meeb9731]

This is an amazing concept for a series, make another one now!

[@dudem1310]

Okay this is actually a hype concept. And Gage is perfect for this cause he has dog shit takes so it makes the guessing hard. Will say Alex would be better long term if viable.

[@ziccy2]

bruh why you gotta shit on my boy like this

[@dudem1310]

@@ziccy2 the poor (and by poor he meant people who cant drop 200 bucks american on one extra deck card) people shouldnt get to play yugioh take

[@Hempujonsito]

@@dudem1310 Yugioh is by definition a luxury mate Get a job other than flipping burger at Maccas if you want to play ;)

[@TheWizardMus]

I personally agree with the "next battle phase" answer, as without gimmicky cards like Coder fairly rightfully complained about with Tear dumping Skull Mark Ladybug or Volcanic Scattershot there aren't many decks that can make drastic LP changes without entering battle.

[@cbrichart2]

Loved it! Gonna be waiting for the next episode every week!

[@flackenstien]

Great series. Fun banter and diverse views in the game. The video duration was just perfect for this style of content too.

[@saitougin7210]

Very interesting video format, man. I like how the imposter thing gives this whole discussion about YGO related opponions an additional spin. Also, I think one might just really pay a lot more attention to everything. (You know, like it is a classical trick for teachers to give the class a task to do related to watching an informative video - like answering a couple of easy understanding questions. That's very well applied didactical theory there.)

[@ziccy2]

I'm pretty hyped for this series, its some grade A fresh yugioh content

[@SDREHXC]

This was really fun, good concept.

[@bear-like-duck]

Idea for time rules Each player has their own timer (similar to chess) and when the opponent activates an effect on your turn their timer goes down instead of yours until the card activated fully resolves

[@scuffleshadow]

Pretty difficult to enforce in real play

[@bear-like-duck]

@@scuffleshadow in chess there is a button that switches between the two timers so if a player activated a card the turn player clicks it and after the card resolves it would be clicked again. for example I activate rageki break on my opponents turn and while i am choosing the card to discard and the target for the effect my timer is draining. After I select the card I want to target I click the timer for my opponent in which they could respond or let it resolve. If any card is being moved the player picking up the card would have their timer on to avoid stalling the opponent's timer.

[@scuffleshadow]

@Bear-like-duck Bld i am aware with the system you speak of in chess. However, in chess there is always a move by white, then black then so on, but this isn't the case in yugioh. This would mean players would constantly have to press the button after every move they make, and the opponent instally pressing it back if they have no plays. More so you would come to the problem that a player might activate a card in an opponent's time, without flipping the switch and so on and such. What happens if i want to think on my opponents turn when they activate something, im not going to know instantly if i want to respond or not. The problem with yugioh, is that at no point ever in the game is it possible to discern who is playing, regardless of turn. And this is why i think it is only possible in online simulators like edopro and master duel, where thinking, responding can be measured to the nano second without bias. Moreso, on these platforms it gives the players options to toggle on and off chaining, which would be impossible to do irl as there is no policing a player saying they activated a card, and the other player saying they were toggled off, or didnt flip the switch, which would open another whole can of worms for judges.

[@senpaiyoshi6660]

This was actually so much more interesting than I thought it would be I'm excited for this series now.

[@GodzillaFreak]

I think the ARG timer works well, not showing the exact end of round so players have a harder time trying to cheese it.

[@b_a_nned]

The amount of times I thought Gage was bald is insane

[@doctorrussia]

Love how this feels like a podcast

[@Kingbroly11]

I wasn't ever really sure what was going on but keep it up I believe in you!

[@trantigone]

NO FUCKING WAY WE'RE BRINGING BACK MAGICAL HATS

[@drvarter2852]

Love the idea of this series cant wait to see more.

[@Always.Smarter]

this is almost too well edited. my compliments to the editor

[@zurajanaisephirothda3886]

Yugioh-Streamers be like: MBT coming into the Group Discord on Friday and saying: Shoot, we forgot to record an episode again

[@genm4827]

Genuinely looking forward to more episodes of this Really based concept, hilarious ending for episode 1

[@sanketower]

This looks like an amazing series. Damn, I can't wait for the banlist or powercreep episodes.

[@sailornibiru626]

A great show and a great lesson for everyone. We can talk about our opinions and respect each other, make some goofs, and hear each other out. We're all here for a good time, not a long time. 👍

[@TheOuroborosLoop]

12:07 who stepped on Kevin's squeaker? 😂 Also I just adore this series already. It's like a mini podcast. The ending was a funny thing too.

[@EinDose]

Literally clicked this expecting a fifteen minute video talking about galaxy-brain ways to break Magical Hats. I'm not disappointed, but I do think we're missing a trick here.

[@jaredgonsalves2078]

This is quality content and I can kind of see every argument.

[@trysixtysnipeco]

Always good ideas + new series to follow with many collaborator thx man

[@mill_ania]

It's kinda funny seeing Gage Joseph and Farfa looking at the screen when someone talking and Coder taking notes properly. Office meeting vibe. Also this is such a nice thing. Listening to people's take and their reasoning and argument even with premise of "lol one of them fake take".

[@Gamemaster13000]

The fact there was no imposter this episode has "damn, bitch you live like this?" Engery.

[@chocolatepotato5469]

We need more of this lol the ending was great.

[@fuzzythoughts8020]

I'm surprised we never got the take "At end of time, games over, stop playing, the board state is what it is and if both players are on 8k LP it's a draw.

[@In.New.York.I.Milly.Rock.]

The star power in this is INSANE

[@jacopodeldeo4308]

14:14 also this is the most Magic player MBT has ever been on his channel

[@fritothedemon6647]

This was a great episode and I love the idea, but as a more casual viewer I would have appreciated a quick explanation of what the time rules you were debating actually were lol

[@RusticGhost]

I knew MBT was being honest because his take was completely unhinged

[@thebackrow4247]

That thumbnail is gangsta until the animated personas start folding their arms

[@LB-gj7bt]

excellent concept, can't wait for more of these

[@barontk]

"the catch? One of these four has a bomb planted in his colon"

[@Doombacon]

Looking forward to this series

[@DanielFlrenss]

The time rules comes from the era of not surrendering, encouraging players not to go for game when they open a good hand and take advantage of the opponent bricking. It's a way for Dark Magician to be better then Blue Eyes. Players did not want to see the game this way in the TCG and eventually OCG also stopped due to the Cyber Blader match winning lockdown deck. I personally like the no surrender time rule concept, but the style of play it creates is much more advanced and draining that it becomes difficult to go through a gauntlet in a tournament.

[@MrDrPandaheart]

This may end up as the most enjoyable thing I watch in 2023. Solid idea and a great panel of folks to do it with. 10/10

[@Zurenza]

I think that Master Duel and other online simulator's using a Chess-Like timer that ticks down on the respective player's turn is the only way to fix it truthfully. There's complaints about the timer in MD buuuuut, most often the timer doesn't matter, games only take so long because it doesn't tick down during animations. In real Life you could increase the timer as well because it's harder to perform actions in real life, and people would have to manually press a button whenever they want to respond to an opponents action or "Take Priority" BUT i think overall it would be the best fix for several issue's and 15-20 minutes for both player's is probably enough. Player's can no longer "Psuedo-Slow Play.", this is referring to players purposefully stalling JUST long enough in their combos to waste as much time as possible while also not being caught for slow play. This can take extreme's as well, you can, and some player's have/do, build decks with long combo's so that you can waste as much time as possible going first. If successful, this can mean your opponent only get's 5 minutes or less for the MATCH to beat you, in less severe cases, this can give your opponent 5 minutes per game but none the less it's definitely not fair. Your opponent play's the game for 30-35 minutes and you only get 10-15? Why's that okay? If time for each player is separate, this means that player's can't slow play anymore, since it doesn't affect their opponent and only hurts them. Another big problem that this could fix is, player's AREN"T prepared when they enter tournaments. Often times people complete a meta deck day's before the tournament, haven't play tested enough or just simply aren't good enough. This results in a lot of Low Ladder matches ending in Time, this also means that less skilled player's who play decks with long combo's can take full advantage of time rules to climb higher in the tournament because they simply make the excuse that "They're thinking.". By giving each player their own timer, this incentivizes player's to actually learn the deck before hand and punishes people who go into tournaments unprepared(which should be the case.)with the best deck, and PLENTY of player's do. What I think would happen in this case is that a lot of player's who enter tournaments with the intent of climbing out of those lower brackets by exploiting time, would simply lose to player's who are playing lower tier decks that take a bit longer to win with, but their experience in the game and the lower time to execute combo's could help them take more wins. Ntm, actually splitting the time in half for both player's is far more fair than just having to deal with your opponents 15 minute combo and hope you can OTK them on your next turn. Then have to deal with another 15 minute combo in game 2. Going first is WAY to powerful in this game and time rules do help make it that way.

[@GiantSkyhawk]

MAGICAL HATS RETURNS AT LONG LAST

[@TheFoxClaws]

Things established this episode: Dogshit takes =\= imposter Someone’s point being defeated =\= imposter So we’re going to have to look for the person who 1. Doesn’t seem to understand his own argument 2. Doesn’t seem interested in making any points

[@syan7558]

Tbf, I do agree that lp costs are basically free outside of time rules. If end of turn applied, I’d 100% fire instant fusion, take my 1000 and otk with Tears. As is, I side it out going into time.

[@ouroboros.0701]

This is absolutely amazing content, MBT has some of the best series ideas in yugitube.

[@nefola]

that fade into the ending went hard

[@Combustionsquirrel]

I love how this turned into a 4 way roast session. Excited to see more of this

[@dikei4559]

Hell yeah this was fire. Stoked for more

[@jacopodeldeo4308]

This is the most chaotic podcast i’ve ever seen lol i love it

[@LazyLee]

Gage: gives a bad opinion with no support Everyone: yeah that would be sus if it was anyone else... but it's Gage so...

[@galesturms]

This idea fucking rips, can’t wait to see it progressively grow more unhinged with each passing moment.

[@finalsusanoo830]

This was great! For the next one can the person who lied elaborate on that there actual take was?

[@javierredondo1144]

This series is great is just a way to make a podcast about yugioh while having fun, i love it 💕

[@defeatman8660]

As other tcg player I like the turn 0 to 3 as a end of game option

[@vxicepickxv]

I think time end of game should be a draw as no player displayed victory over their opponent in best of 3.

[@frankunodostres473]

this is a really good series idea. could be great if you invite different people every week

[@TuetchenR]

maybe put a poll at the end of the following episodes (if they aren't already filmed) & reveal the answer at the start of the next episode, that way yall can make fun of the audience for being wrong.

[@laby1827]

This is such a good idea, i already love this series

[@ArchangelJuicy]

More of these with the 4 of you guys. make this a series or even a podcast take

[@NintendoMasterNo1]

Only OGs know about the original magical hats

[@robingrob9717]

I feel like the time rules on a local level have done quite the opposite. We barely ever get to play game 3 at all because we all just play rogue garbage and with the plethora of handtraps on the game and side decking combined with the inconsistencies coming with average skill lvls and non meta decks alot of games are dragged out quite a bit. Sure not all but many and it makes me dislike competive yugioh not because im losing or winning in time but because no match is ever played out unless someone gets completely stomped or gives up turn 2 because of how hard they bricked. It's very unsatisfying having time being the match ender almost every match. Like if its a 1 1 and i or my opponent wins to time it doesn't mean the same person would have actually won. Winning or loosing to time isn't a real win. It has nothing to do with skill in the game. And then you have to think about what matches go to game 3 of course mostly the even ones where both players are on a similar level and where the game is the most fun to play. Getting that denied by time just doesn't feel good ever...

[@bradysfire]

This is hands down one of the best pieces of Yu-Gi-Oh content I've ever seen

[@ProtoPacket]

Loving this format Joseph. It emphasizes my favorite strengths of your channel being really informative about the game while continuing to collaborate with other great creators. Can’t wait for next week’s.

[@christopherhanley8505]

Coming from chess i just dont understand whats wrong with chess timers. I get some decks need more time to play but if you choose to bring a more complicated deck its your responsibility to play them quickly. If it about resources any phone can be a chess timer. for precedent master duel is already just yugioh with chess timers. If its a hassle to do for every game then just have it so that games that go on too long gets set up with a chess timer with 1-5 minutes each. I just hate the idea slowplaying being a legit way to win a game.

[@kacpikachu5951]

Tbh, the idea of chess clocks is growing on me. I wasn’t a fan at first because I thought they’d end up being more toxic than the rules we have now, but as I’ve thought about it I’ve kinda realized that even the worst implementation of it (just a turn timer, no swapping for responses) likely isn’t worse than what we already have.

[@halfmiss5633]

holy shit new magical hats episode, its been 3000 years

[@AAdams-qi5lz]

Not gonna lie, after having a player ask to read NATURIA SUNFLOWER like six times at locals after talking about how he went to YCS Minneapolis, I am partial to Gage's point re: the general illiteracy of YGO players with new cards.