Post by justinhering on Jan 16, 2011 23:34:13 GMT -5
Today's tournament was solid with 11 overall players. The theme of the day was tribal decks and control, with 3 separate players displaying goblins, elves, and vampires, as well as U/B Control, U/W Control and even a Mass Polymorph brew which featured Hagra Diabolist.
The youngest player of the day was Jack Hering, at 8 years old. He finished a respectable 1-1-1 in three rounds of play, showing off his Wu White Weenie Quest deck.
Finishing Third, Stephen Hering played a home brew Wg Life Gain deck which took advantage of Leyline of Vitality and Soul's Attendant. Serra Ascendant and Ajani's Pridemate provided win conditions. Congratulations to Stephen for his first top 3 finish in a tournament.
In second, another younger player, Anja Hering, showcased her nasty Genesis Elf deck. Believe me, you never want to hear this phrase during play..."I Genesis Wave for 10". The addition of 1 Khalni Hydra made life interesting for opponents during a few games.
And in first place...
Manny Rivera (aka Chulak) with his U/W Gideon Control deck. I faced this deck and didn't ever have a chance. At one point, I looked at his board and saw Elspeth Tirel, Big Jace, and Gideon, all staring at me. That makes using Vampire Hexmage very difficult. Manny edged out Anja in a great championship match, winning 2-1 after losing the first game to Anja's elf onslaught.
Lots of trading followed the tournament and everyone was in good spirits. In short, it was a great tournament, even if this humble poster finished at the bottom of the pack (1-2).
Vampires will be back, tweaked and better than before. So beware...
The youngest player of the day was Jack Hering, at 8 years old. He finished a respectable 1-1-1 in three rounds of play, showing off his Wu White Weenie Quest deck.
Finishing Third, Stephen Hering played a home brew Wg Life Gain deck which took advantage of Leyline of Vitality and Soul's Attendant. Serra Ascendant and Ajani's Pridemate provided win conditions. Congratulations to Stephen for his first top 3 finish in a tournament.
In second, another younger player, Anja Hering, showcased her nasty Genesis Elf deck. Believe me, you never want to hear this phrase during play..."I Genesis Wave for 10". The addition of 1 Khalni Hydra made life interesting for opponents during a few games.
And in first place...
Manny Rivera (aka Chulak) with his U/W Gideon Control deck. I faced this deck and didn't ever have a chance. At one point, I looked at his board and saw Elspeth Tirel, Big Jace, and Gideon, all staring at me. That makes using Vampire Hexmage very difficult. Manny edged out Anja in a great championship match, winning 2-1 after losing the first game to Anja's elf onslaught.
Lots of trading followed the tournament and everyone was in good spirits. In short, it was a great tournament, even if this humble poster finished at the bottom of the pack (1-2).
Vampires will be back, tweaked and better than before. So beware...
