Returning to Yu-Gi-Oh! After A 10 YEAR Hiatus. A Yu-Gi-Oh Challenge! (Episode 1)

After finding an incredible Yu-Gi-Oh community on KZbin and series such as Nyhmnims "Sealed Only Challange" as well as Revzcards "Yu-Gi-Oh from scratch" I felt wildly inspired to step back into the trading card game after a 10 year hiatus.
This however is not a sealed only channel. I will be re-building my competitive decks and collections primarily through singles. Shout out to Cimoooo.
This first episode chronicles re-learning the mechanics, building a competitive deck from scratch and competing in my first local tournament in 10 years. If you enjoy the video and appreciate all of the effort consider subscribing and sharing this new channel with a friend who also enjoys Yu-Gi-Oh! It would mean a lot.
As noted in the video I am going to share some of my favorite creators here down below. These are people who offer a lot of informative content and have really helped me get back into the game.
Nyhmnim
/ @nyhmnim
Cimooooooo
/ cimoooooooo
TeamSamuraiX1
/ teamsamuraix1
MST.TV
/ msttv604
Team APS
/ teamaps
RevzCards
/ @revzcards
Mkohl40
/ mkohl40
House of Champs
/ houseochampions
Dzeeff
/ dzeeff
Farfa
/ glasgowygo
Honestly, there are a lot of really fantastic channels out there and this description would go on for days if I listed them all. I will try to add some new ones in next weeks episode. Enjoy the video and hey! Remember, if you're having a good time and you'd like to hang out next week don't forget to subscribe!

[@Cimoooooooo]

They say you never truly quit Yu-Gi-Oh, so welcome back!

[@haoujudai1801]

One does not simply

[@kirikarra]

Somehow I can vividly hear this

[@yellowravenpro]

Once you are a duelist, you are always a duelist.

[@YamiDragoon]

I too have been gone for a few years and the new Dark Magician support made me all hyped and so I returned~

[@alexisrosales1156]

[@Dzeeff]

Can't wait to follow your Yugioh journey, welcome back!

[@Ruggles117]

Thank's man :) Your videos have become a staple of my week

[@flamer38544]

What if he decided to play chaos max? Lol

[@mohammedhussain6749]

Or dark magician deck.

[@XLuxtra]

Or will he dare...The egyptian Gods?

[@Farfa]

This was an incredible video, good job. I can't wait to see more.

[@BaileyWhite1337]

This was an incredible jeff, good job. I can't wait to see more.

[@youngmrf]

Jeff

[@matheusaragao7640]

This was an incredible negate, good job. i can't wait to see more.

[@Ruggles117]

Farfa? IS THIS A JOKE?! *SPITS WATER DIRECTLY ON CAMERA LENS & BEATS GAMING CHAIR* In all seriousness, It's actually an honor that you said what you did about my series here and on twitter. The channel has really gained a lot of momentum. Also, as an aside I am a big fan, I was actually just watching your latest YCS Vlog :)

[@jahmestcg4129]

@@Ruggles117 He also watched it on stream the other day, you might enjoy going back and watching the stream to see his reaction to it www.twitch.tv/videos/502471731?t=02h26m26s ive timestamped it here

[@Nyhmnim]

Welcome back to the game! I'm excited to see where your journey takes you, I hope you have fun!!! :)

[@Ruggles117]

That means a lot considering you inspired this series! Thanks, Nyhmnim!

[@MrHellsing1055]

Post a new video already!

[@hellotoday7435]

Nyhmnim nymnim become ruggles coach

[@didsheaskaboutme]

You can tell he hasn’t played in 10 years because he actually looks like he showered

[@monke-mk5]

I lol'ed on this

[@Fr3ezeMe]

I hate that this stereotype is true.. my locals smells like ass and balls!

[@michelmarin3313]

Ik the struggle idk why most players refuse to use some deodorant or at least shower 😂

[@MVVibes-tr7hd]

didsheaskaboutme lmao

[@40PrettyBoy]

CUZ NO FRIENDS who tells you you smelling

[@StevieBlunderReal]

This man dropped upwards of $400 for his first video along with hours of solid editing. What a great channel.

[@Ruggles117]

Just trying to make something great for the community :)

[@sagumosageyo943]

@@Ruggles117 Much appreciated mate

[@samba4065]

Ruggles I believe just the fact you ce back is enough for to stay thx for the vid really enjoyed it

[@markocumic8287]

Stevie Blunder i mean prolly made more than that from tge video

[@sagumosageyo943]

@@markocumic8287 Well keep in mind he probably wasn't expecting that to happen so it's still commendable

[@RevzCards]

Sick video man! I’m not actually sure how I ended up here but your production quality is great and I look forward to more :)

[@Ruggles117]

It's honestly such an honor to hear you say that; your series was actually a big inspiration for this. Love your videos and personality, man!

[@fnfn9199]

Post episode 6

[@bakublader1999]

Literally the entire yugioh community is in this comment section.

[@JarvisJohnsonGOLD]

restarting my journey as well. cool to see you bringing this vlog style to yugioh youtube

[@Ruggles117]

Oh man, really cool to see you in here, didn't know you had a second channel. I was just watching your Papa John TikTok video 😂 Also, if you ever want to chat YGO feel free to PM me on Twitter

[@sebmarine4046]

oh hello Jarvis Johnson! GOLD didnt know you were gonna start welcome

[@squideww]

JARVIS WHY ARE YOU HERE-

[@zaerozxadvent]

The algorithm showed me this and I was not disappointed. Wonderful production quality and an original series too. Gave you a sub and wanting for more!

[@Ruggles117]

So happy to hear that! I actually find it really interesting how people are coming across these. Thanks for joining the journey!

[@daggerofstyxx1387]

Same bro I found him to be a good person to watch

[@daggerofstyxx1387]

And it seemed like he had fun while doing this to

[@ShoXwavee]

I love how so many people are coming back to the game with such high positivity, keep it up man! HEROs are the best!

[@Ruggles117]

When the community is this friendly it's hard not to be positive and enthusiastic. Thank's for the support!

[@neos9742]

@@asadnaim19 No they aren't. They aren't that good to over 2 negates

[@imraanakollo-arenz1449]

When you mentioned Jim and how he taught you and with the whole idea of coming back to the game after a decade, this sounds like the concept of the next Yu-Gi-Oh anime

[@LtApples101]

My little cousin: “You play at ygo tournaments? That’s awesome can you teach me how to play?” Me: “the path you chose will be filled with pain and hardships”

[@shaylic3795]

Lt. Apples tell them horror stories about how Jesse Cotton will OTK them at a tournament. No mercy to kids in the game.

[@niklasstg6957]

Tell him Horror Storys about Firewall Dragon FTK

[@maelstrom8242]

...and short prints

[@pascalsimioli6777]

Tell him about people's hygiene.

[@dangjace7210]

@@niklasstg6957 *Vietnam flash backs*

[@FullMetalFeline]

I got back into Yugioh back in March, probably after closer to 15 years, barring the odd game here and there. Since then, I've suddenly been noticing Yugioh stuff everywhere and lots of other people getting back into it too, is Yugioh having a bit of a revival right now? In any case, it's so awesome to see that so many people still love this franchise and are coming back to it!

[@Ruggles117]

That's pretty promising to hear. Glad you're also having a solid experience back and are noticing a strong presence. It looks like all of those extra summoning mechanics weren't bad for the game after all :)

[@twoheadedhead2095]

Duel links also might have reminded some people of yugioh (including me) :)

[@Alino-]

I recently got into Yugioh as well. I watched the show while growing up (I'm 19, turn 20 in december.), and a few years back stumbled upon Yugioh Abridged, which, while hilarious, had me looking into playing the actual game. There's no groups locally, so I play online, but I've been working on buying my main deck of choice, Black Luster Soldier! (I know it's not meta or even all that good, cause rituals are... special. But damn it's so much fun when it works) I think Yugioh is having a revival, simply because a lot of the kids who grew up with it are in my age range (I'd say between ages 17 and 25 or so currently), so they're at the age where they can actually afford to play the game AND also understand the rules, and it also helps that Yugioh as a whole has been getting more popularity on youtube and such as of late. (I mean, Yugioh abridged, all these various new youtubers, Dark Side Of Dimensions, and also the new series coming in 2020)

[@Ruggles117]

@@Alino- That's awesome to hear man and I appreciate how you're sticking with the BLS despite it not being meta. Whatever makes the game fun, right. Before quieting I would always try to make a Hungry Burger deck work just because I loved the art and I thought it was a lot of fun. I also agree with you're thoughts on the resurgence. The numbers on KZbin are neat lens to look at it through for sure.

[@Alino-]

@@Ruggles117 Yeah, I've tried other decks as well. Ritual Monsters just happen to be my favorite 'type' of monster, and BLS was my favorite creature in the original cartoon. So I've been working... very hard on getting it to work.The biggest issue is that when a Ritual deck bricks, it bricks really hard. Now, if I were going to play more competitively... man, that's tough to decide, but I'd probably do a Pendulum deck, those things are sweet once you learn how they work. And man, I pulled a hungry burger from a pack I bought recently, it made me laugh way too hard. And I'm looking forward to seeing this channel grow! You should consider during other videos in addition to this series, it'd be neat to watch full duels of yours, whether they be online ones or real-life tournaments/games. Keep up the great work on content! And also, one last thing (sorry for the long response), if you'd like to see my current BLS deck list, I can share it here in the comments.

[@buntaokita991]

This deserves way more views.

[@Ruggles117]

Well thank you for being one of them :)

[@luminous3558]

This video is a gem in the sea of "Big text scary" and "black, white and pointy monsters bad" videos that are usually associated with the return to yugioh after a long time. Great to see someone picking the game back up with so much enthusiasm.

[@DuskullAtDusk]

Watching ep 1 now. And noticing how far Ryan's production has developed but also "I have ordered Malicious Bane, as long as its here by Friday" and I start singing "Ryan Doesn't Know" in my head.

[@radianzero]

This video was really high in quality and enjoyable. I also like the originality as there is wayy too many carbon copy sealed onlys our there tbh. Here's a sub!

[@Ruggles117]

Greatly appreciated and welcome to the journey!

[@railgunedits]

I’ve always heard the term “comfort show” tossed around and i’ve only realized that your Returning to Yugioh series is my comfort series. I’ve watched it over and over again for 2 and a half years whenever i was feeling up or down. I want to say thank you Ryan for giving us this incredible series that i feel like i can relate to and love regardless of whatever format in yugioh we are in or whatever format my life has been in. Much love Ryan

[@aidanmaguire2224]

I remember seeing this in my recomended for the first time. I've rewatched this series so much and can't get enough of it, I love watching Yu-Gi-Oh done from such a personal and cinematic perspective which fully includes it's audience

[@FullmoonEffects89]

As a busy adult its difficult to return to the game seeing how much have changed and how meta can easily put you out of the game if you're not up to date. But its still great to collect some of the old cards that i couldnt afford when i was a kid.

[@KixMusaid]

Bruh you can tell that this is the most chill and wholesome guy ever

[@jemlorenzana6714]

So genuine. So nice. Literally just got back into yugioh like 2 months ago and I've hit the floor running man lol but what you're doing, literally what I would love to do. Love your passion, brother.

[@diabolikl4709]

This looks to be an amazing series! I'm looking forward to seeing this in my subbox!

[@gabrielb4494]

KZbin recommended me this and it was great to watch. I appreciate the obvious hard work you put into the video. I started collecting yugioh again after 10 or so years from being away and would like to actually play the game but feel overwhelmed by the new mechanics. For now I'm having a great time picking up all the cards I wish I could have had when I was a kid.

[@RDDFabi]

For a returning player myself this is great to see. Hope you will have fun playing all sorts of decks with your comeback!

[@_SlimYGO]

This was just amazing to watch. Welcome back to the game! I can’t wait to see your progression with each upload!

[@stinkylizard5615]

This is so amazing I love how yugioh content is evolving to higher and higher quality. Thank you for this

[@fluffydecks5834]

I've been rewatching this series and oh boy I love it even more. Your editing skills are off the charts man. I cant wait to see what else you do

[@kadewilliams4530]

Awesome video. I got back into the game two years ago after a long hiatus and I haven’t regretted it since. Can wait to see more awesome videos.

[@cheesebuger13]

This type of dedication is amazing. I've been playing for 3 years now and the only time I really dedicate this much time to the game is when I'm prepairing for a ycs or a regional. Keep on going man and welcome back.

[@iothefrog]

as a person that started playing the game early last year it's good to see new people in the game. i hope you enjoy yourself and keep up the amazing videos. i am really looking forward to this series!

[@LDRTrejo]

Muh boi you just invested in a deck that’s always hella hyped and so enjoyable. Awesome deck fam Also lol high rarity bro

[@lukelagopus]

I love the shots, this is so wonderful. Great job!

[@TVMAN1997]

It’s exciting to people come back to the game. Good luck on the journey! Can’t wait to watch the rest of your videos!

[@joemieden5561]

I just came back to the game after a 15 year hiatus this past January- so glad I did. Welcome back! Great video- I’m looking forward to seeing more of your journey!

[@DominatorLegend]

I welcome you to the HERO family! Great time to pick up the deck since it's gaining a lot traction now.

[@alonsoarancibia7257]

This video is amazing! I came back to yugioh (also a 10 years hiatus) about a year ago and it's just awesome, I am a judge now and it still shock how cool this game and community are

[@spacenue2468]

I thoroughly enjoy this. This reflects my leap back as well. I left immediately after pulling firewall. I've competed at a couple locals. I feel connected to this series and I like your energy.

[@SirYuriG]

I just recently came across your channel and I find this to be awesome, especially the fact I recently said I wanted to get back into the game as well with all the new Dark Magician cards coming back out. Definitely following your journey and positivity to see how it goes.

[@brandonteege4180]

First video was outstanding! I myself recently just got back into Yu-Gi-Oh! After about a 10-15 year stretch just like you! It’s been about a month roughly, I’ve learned a lot and still have a lot to learn. I’m really excited about your channel! Can’t wait for more videos! Quality is top notch!

[@rsvpjcp6569]

i cant wait to see you progress and the quality of your videos is amazing

[@ilghost7535]

This is great to watch! The effort is jaw dropping.

[@porpus12]

You my friend, have earned a new sub. Fantastic content. I too just got back into yugioh and boy have heroes changed. My favorite archetype of all time.

[@MrCjv2010]

I just recently got back into Yugioh as well and watching your videos has been great! I have always been a cyber dragon guy and have made a cool deck. Seeing you build the hero deck has inspired me to try it out for myself!

[@mr.radioshow8544]

Damn almost 100k congrats my man. again I'm rewatching the series and I still love it, you've truely earned my favorite spot and many others

[@kamhutch2443]

I enjoyed this video start to end you did a great job putting this together I could see the effort it took and welcome back into the game!

[@furkan5523]

This is one of the most amazing videos ive ever seen Amazing quality btw, soo cool

[@Ruggles117]

Really trying to make something special and engaging for the community. Thanks for the kind words :)

[@papagaming1927]

Thank you for this great video and motivation, same goes for me, after more than 10 years figuring out how to come back, how to play the new meta/cards all of you guys are great thank u so much

[@wontonsoup4916]

Yessir! Been running Heroes for over a decade now, they're easily my favorite archetype. Very happy for you.

[@Jerry4281]

Watching this takes me back when I started playing yugioh good luck dude

[@Choice...]

I really felt this video, I myself am getting more serious with the game. The link monsters made me interested in the game again after not playing since I was a kid watching GX. Can’t wait to see what you create, keep positive and motivated and goodluck in tournament

[@AllThingsEntertaining]

I saw this in my recommend feed and I was thoroughly impressed. Can't wait to see more. Definitely a sub.

[@reckzologames9228]

I really love the insane quality of your videos. I look forward to more episodes!

[@somelocalduellistza]

Really glad I came across your channel. The video quality is top notch. Keep up the great work! Welcome back to the game😁

[@miguellillo1617]

This is already the most well done and best shot yugioh video I’ve ever seen. Ever. I’ve been in the competitive community for about 6 years on and off and I mean it when I say this is by far the coolest video the community has seen in a while. I’d also like to mention how you’re kind of inspiring me to start my own channel and my own YCS grind. Cheers

[@TheRealKazmir]

I just got back in after 5 years and man, I loved this video!!! Grreat video man

[@thegaminghoodie7438]

The production value in this series is fantastic! I'm definitely subscribing for great content like this.

[@klnggaming1590]

That was some breathtaking video quality. Very inspiring. Looks like everyone is going to have to step their game up. Welcome back and we look forward to your next video!

[@eugenetalob7622]

Just got back about a week ago from a 4 year hiatus, left at the start of pendulum changes and now I'm somewhat caught up. Definitely looking forward for the series and it is an instant sub!

[@DOESITMATTER7734]

Welcome back, great vid and good job doing well out the gate

[@Dannysapphire]

Been playing this game for 7 years and HEROs was a good choice. In my top 3 decks at the moment, 1st being Mekk-Knights. So glad Farfa posted this on Twitter. Excited to see your progress in the future.

[@Ruggles117]

Many thanks, dude! So cool to see so many people from Farfa's community stopping in. This is a pretty surreal experience

[@vicentepalma999]

This video was so enjoyable to watch, good luck dude. It's always nice to see videos like this with all this positivity

[@Myplaylistftw]

I can already tell this will be a fantastic series! Great editing as well, I can tell you put some work and passion into this.

[@Aznwithaznpowers]

As a player trying to get back into the game, this is an inspiration and I hope the very best for you!

[@masonpruitt2948]

Super happy to see people getting back into yugioh. I use a red-eyes deck that beings me back to my childhood so i can definitely appreciate playing with hero's. Hope you have a great time.

[@yugiohukcollector1179]

Amazing set up and great editing skills! I just got back into Yu-Gi-Oh after being away for 10 years! This is inspiring me to document it on KZbin also! 🙏👍

[@31swagboy]

What an amazing video!! I can tell you put a lot of effort into making this, can’t wait to see more. Welcome back G

[@CaptainC319]

I love my HERO deck. Glad your back in the game. Love from Canada.

[@adrianfornaris554]

This was an incredibly well produced video! I'm very excited to follow along.

[@cksteel02]

I LOVE that Heroes got ya back into it! I have been playin Heros from almost day one. Still been playing and believing in them since then and before the new Evil Hero support. Still want them BUT have been with them since befor that and will stay with them ONLY cuz I love my comics

[@Keviniscloud]

There's a lot of innocence in this video. I love it. I'm subscribing because I want to see more.

[@parthobhattacharya2165]

Great video! Really fun to see you come back into the game!

[@retrochrisayala125]

Amazing quality for a first video, can't wait to see your new content 👍

[@Quarantlne]

This is so wholesome; I love this so much! Outstanding work sir!! 👏 👏

[@Dr420Purps]

Just got back into Yu-Gi-Oh as well got me nostalgia cards to start as well just making different new decks enjoying the videos great work

[@colonel101]

I know at this point this video is older but watching this video really is great to see. I myself am returning after 10+ years (i quit at the end of Salvo Dad format) and seeing the kids i helped get better grow up and Reteach me the game has made my experience amazing . Our Stories seem to line up alot to i had an idea of a deck and then i ended up playing Omni Heroes its currently my main deck until NA gets Eternity code. But thank you for this im so camera shy i wanted to do the exact same thing but couldnt ! Welcome back !

[@Slyfa13]

Glad I discovered this series. It's very interesting and the quality is awesome. Personally I have some amazing memories of MTG, every Friday. Made some unforgettable memories and friends, Some of the best ones i've ever had. I would love to get into playing Yu-Gi-Oh in a local card or hobby shop, sadly the one I used to go to when I was younger is no longer open. And the closest local game shop for me is just under 2 hours drive away. So I will have to live my experience through you, for now. Thanks for the content and keep it up!

[@Jadenyuki35]

Hey man! I'm just getting back to the game and this video makes it so much more fun! I'm so really looking forward to this series!

[@crabbycrab2499]

Ok the editing and general direction for all of these is amazing.

[@lazarstankovic2505]

You made me come back to yu-gi-oh! Now i will make my new spellcaster deck. Thank you so much

[@Ruggles117]

Love reading comments like this and hey, welcome back to the game! :)

[@opparyuu]

Love the video quality man. Keep it up! Never seen a yugituber with this such high quality production. Love it man

[@imramblin1638]

Maybe my favourite yugitube video i'v seen, up there with nhym sealed only content for me. Im someone who has dived into yugioh for the first time over the past 6 months and am nervous about showing up to events. I'v only been to one and it was a positive expierience overall. I hope to follow the series and let it guide me on the same path. Also love the camerawork!

[@KJ4VGA]

Really love your attitude toward the current game. I know i was pretty salty my first tournament and now i love it . Easy like and subscribe.

[@shawpascua2177]

This was a really cool video, makes me want to get back into the game. Haven’t played since high school

[@masterjedi1980]

Welcome back down the rabbit hole! This will be a fun series. Quality editing, great idea, good luck.

[@keanantheasian9211]

I love the camerawork! It surprised me how amazing it is!

[@daltonalligood7616]

You have done what I inspire to do with this video. Solid beautiful editing, showing how out of the game you have been, getting back into it (and fast), and being extremely kind and professional. Keep on man. Can't wait to follow your journey.

[@Ruggles117]

Thanks for joining the journey, man! Really looking forward to sharing more :)

[@ingatnonton]

I really like the ambience and your approach for this video Subscribed!

[@mr.radioshow8544]

I looked back at this video and remember watching it for the first time. And when I watched it i said i love this man. And he became my favorite and still is.

[@Ruggles117]

So wholesome, thanks dude :) Really happy to have you as a part of the community

[@NVEmery]

Subbed. It's always good to put more effort into your videos, and you do that well.

[@twizYGO]

Always a pleasure to see old school players return to the game I love. Great series. I really look forward to it and seeing more. You’ve got my vote of confidence and support. If you ever have any questions or need any help with anything, please feel free to reach out man! Best of luck and happy dueling! 👍🏼😁

[@purplepap7264]

Where has this channel been all my life? Love your video keep it up!

[@rorbearpig]

I also recently got back into Yugioh but as a collector and not a player. I look forward to seeing more videos and good luck on your journey :).

[@Xyenia]

It's always cool to see people get back into the game, and Omni Heroes is a really cool deck to begin with (If you have the budget)

[@WinterKillz]

Amazing video man! I remember when I returned to the game about 5 years ago and it was an incredible experience to get back to something I enjoyed so much. Best of luck on your adventures in the game ahead. I'm also really happy to see that you have found my channel to be of some use, and hopefully it can continued to be so!

[@Ruggles117]

Your deck profiles are always fantastic. Thanks for all of the hard work. It makes returning to the game much easier for people like myself :)

[@blastrl9174]

This is around a year and a half old and im still rewatching 24/7 youll probably not see this but i love this series it reminds me of when i started yugioh

[@genosis420]

I think. I think I’m gonna watch this series again. Lost my love for the game, but I remember when this came out and it made me love this game so much. Miss your vids Ruggles! Hope you’re doing well!

[@nikodvg9259]

The quality if fantastic and the fact that you choose Hero as your first deck makes it way more fantastic

[@bboyalvarado]

Loved this video! I’m just getting back into yugioh with HEROs too can’t wait to see how everything goes.

[@Ruggles117]

Oh that's awesome, wishing you lots of luck with your first tournaments, byron!