Well, it was another beautiful Saturday in Roswell, GA. I decided to go down to Collector's Dream and play some SWCCG. I was very nervous because I was unaware how my light side deck would do, it being a one-battle game ender. My dark side was a turbo-ISB Ops from a good friend on the 'net. I'd just have to see how well my light side did.
Game 1. My LS vs. Some kid's ISB Ops.
Well, it was showtime. I knew this kid from previous tourneys and me and him chatted during games, so I knew that he wasn't that expierenced and wouldn't be playing Monnok. I amassed my troopers and etc while he quickly got some ISB Agents to sites. He had left Piett (I guess to get Probe Droids out fast) and a Probe Droid at the Cantina. He had no force left (He drew it all) and I put down DTF. I deployed the Sunsdown Obi/2X/9 Trooper/Rebel Ambush/Jedi Presence. I drew a three for destiny so it was my power 80 to his 4. Game Over.
Win by 39.
2(+39)
Highlights: I had a few heads turned in my direction when I announced my power was 80 to his 4.
Lows: I hate doing that. Its cheese..;)
Game 2. My DS vs. some guy's X-Wing/EBO deck
He got things set up very quickly, and I was almost about to cry when I realized my ISB Ops deck has no space support. I got ISB flipped on turn 2, but it was a drain race, a few slight skirmishes, and I played Never Yahal vs. his TK-422, making him lose that. He pulled All Wings Report In at the end, right after I drew a Secret Plans..he got like 10 back, and we drained each other but he eventually won by 7. One of the best games I have played in a while.
Loss by 7
2(+32)
Highlights: EBO is deadly. Still. Darn. A really fun game as we both cracked jokes and etc during the whole thing.
Lows: Losing I guess. I should have played my HDADTJ..Oh well
Game 3. My DS vs. Some kid's Elom deck
Well, what is there to say. I got a bad draw, and he got everything set up quick. I eventually got ISB flipped, set some drains, but his EPPs and Eloms/Chadra-Fans killed everything. I knew I had no alternitive, so I activated everything and drew. A lame thing, but I had nothing else to do. I knew that this was a big win for him so he'd be playing the top ranked players, which was certain doom for him. I knew my LS would bring me back.
Loss by 36
2(-4)
Highlights: None. Losing I guess. :)
Lows: I seriously am going to have to reconsider what I play next tourney.
Game 4. My LS vs. some kid's Corulag Ops.
I knew this kid from a while ago, he knew me back in the day from my old Dagobah Clouds deck. I was really excited because he basically set up a Stormtrooper/Random Imperial/Op at almost every site. He got it flipped really quick, I was impressed. I was cancelling drains with Entrenchment and only losing about maybe 2 a turn, but I had almost everything set up in my hand. I finally got The Signal, and looked for Traffic Control. I got it. I eagerly waited for my turn. I activated 10, and set up the combo. I deployed 11 troopers to Corulag with Sunsdown/2X/Obi/JP/RA..and I used up all his force with Beggar that turn. My total power was 101 to his 12. He played Ghhhk, but I then pointed out what Draw Their Fire does. He got pretty angry and slammed his fist on the table. He tried to see if he had enough force, but no dice. Game Over.
Win by 25
4(+21)
Highlights: I love my trooper deck.
Lows: I hate getting people angry at me. But, well, hmm.
Game 5. My DS vs. some kids Hidden Base/X-Wings
I knew I was in trouble, but I decided I would play this out. Things were a little slow for him, but I got everything set up quick and got Imperial Decree set up. Objective flipped (both of us), and he was only draining 5 a turn (Well, 4 when I retrieve). I had a drain of a bajillion going, but he cancelled 2 with HB, 1 with Rebel Fleet, and 1 Bothan Undercover.He tried some tricks to see if I wasn't paying attention, but, I caught the little punk. I did a Nar Shadda on 4 ORS, and drew a 2. I got back 4 force, thank god. We continued to play, he did an All Wings,
but my drains were just too much.
Win by 7
6(+28)
Highlights: I can't believe I won againest a space deck! Woohoo!
Lows: HB is still alive apparently.
Game 6. My LS vs. Elom boy's Abyssin Deck
I wanted revenge. But I knew he must have gotten killed because he was playing me again. I set things up while he got Jabba/Myo and a ton of Abyssins out. I cancelled drains with entrenchment and control. I was setting things up and I decided I would revolve the Rancor Pit and get his lone Abyssin. I had only deployed 1 trooper because I knew he would Elis away. He did. I drew up and got Frozen Assets. I knew I had everything ready. I deployed the combo to
Audience chamber and prepared to fight his huge battle, he elised away, right as I was about to put Frozen Assets. I was unsure what to do. I lost the 2 Rebel Ambushes in my hand and the Jedi Presence. I made him believe all I had was a Jedi Presence and he stupidly moved all his characters back to the Audience Chamber. I was so happy. I deployed 2 more troopers there, total 13 troopers, and put Frozen Assets on his force pile. I initated battle, moved Myo away(All of his Abyssins are only power 2 now! *awesome*) and I played Rebel Ambush/Jedi Presence. My power was 120 something to his 47. He forfeited everything but thanks to Jabba's Palace, Abyssins have crummy forfeit. Game Over.
Win by 17
8(+45)
Highlights: I'm the man. I can't believe I did that. It was like a dream..
Lows: Nothing. At all.
So, I got 4th place, the 1-2-3 spot going to the best players in Dagobah. I got some packs and pulled a CC Leia, got a S/A(DS) a TIE and a couple of X-Wings. Oh yeah, Myo and a Cloud Car. My rares I just gave away to a little kid (Kessel Run, etc), I didn't need em. Thanks for reading, I hope you enjoyed it.
Chris Moriarty
upinc@mindspring.com