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Mage Master on Naruto
Finding New Opponents
August 24, 2006

Well I’m back with my second article, I hope you enjoyed my first article and found it to be helpful. This is what I’m aiming for with this one too.

So you’ve conquered the players at your local card shop and feel the need to take your game to the next level, don’t know how? Well this article should be just the thing for you.

Let’s face it, in a new game like Naruto finding new players will always be a challenge for awhile. With not many people knowing about the game or even able to find booster packs and decks at this point in time there will be a rather limited player base in your area. Once you’ve reached the top of the ladder if you will, the game will most likely start to become boring to you because you’re not being challenged anymore. This in turn makes you become less interested in the game which is not what this game needs at this point in time.

The most obvious option would be to try to get some new people to start playing the game as this helps the game as a whole because at this stage the game needs all the players it can get. It also helps you because if you teach the new guys your “Tricks of the Trade” then they’ll develop into good players who will hopefully give you a run for your money in the not too distant future. This may backfire on you however because students do have that knack for surpassing their masters.

If that doesn’t work, one option would be to look in your area to see if there are any other card shops that you could go to. This will give you some new opponents to play against and you might even be able to get in some trading for the cards you need to strengthen your deck. This may only be a temporary solution to your problems however because if you get into the same position as you were before it will become a vicious cycle. If you find new challenges at your new venue then everything’s great and I wish you all luck in your endeavours.

Another option would be to look around the Pojo Message boards for people who are also looking for a challenge or even a practice match. This is a great way to meet new people and share tips and deck ideas. You can do this in various ways; these include Instant Messaging programs and Apprentice.
These can be tricky to download and install so if you are having any trouble with them either read the help guides that come with the programs or ask around on message boards or similar websites. You’re sure to find someone who’ll be willing to help you out. If all else fails you can even email me if you’re really stuck. These programs are really helpful in developing your game so they are worth any of the problems you might encounter trying to set them up.

If none of these work you could always try to help the people at your local card shop get better at the game. It shouldn’t be as hard as trying to teach new players and in most cases people will readily accept help on how to improve their game. Remember not to act high and mighty when you are offering your help to others because nine times out of ten this will not go down well at all. Instead just act casually and be as nice about it as you can.

Well there goes my second article, was it better than the first? I don’t know, that’s why I rely on you guys the readers to email your feedback to gd-fan06@hotmail.co.uk that’s the only way I’ll know if you guys like my work and what stuff you’d like to see me cover in future articles.

Until next time good luck and happy gaming.