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From: Brandon ******* [mailto:crystalpaladin06@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2005 3:49 PM

Subject: Terror In The Deep-Invitation Circuit-Galactic Quest, Buford, GA - Brandon


Galactic Quest

Buford, GA

7-30-05

Invitation Circuit

DECK: Terror In The Deep

Hello and thanks for checking out my latest tournament report, all you loyal readers of Pojo. Today was a fun and intresting day, as well as exciting. I had been waiting for this tournament for a month.

DECK: WATER

X4 Emeral

X4 Corile

X4 Aqua Hulcas

X2 Energy Stream

X2 Illusionary Merfolk

X2 Crystal Lancer

X1 Crystal Paladin

X2 Hunter Fish

X4 Aqua Guard

Total: 25

DARK

X4 Terror Pit

X4 Death Smoke

X4 Proclamation of Death

X4 Locomotivater

X2 Propeller Mutant

X2 Horrid Worm

X4 Bloody Squito

X1 Snake Attack

Total: 25

Deck total: 50

DECK STRATEGY: This a modified control deck. Now someone of you may be scrathcing your head at why I choose to use Snake Attack, but you'll understand later.

BEFORE THE TOURNAMENT: The tournament started a bit late, but I dont remember. I was playing in the 14 and under division, as favorites to get Top 4 also were, that inclulded Stephen Fordham, Justin Florio, Matt Gracek, and Stephen Cantrell. Everyone got their hands on their promo Terror Pit and wanted more. Justin Couch I believe got over 6...Well anyone there were 22 people in the 14 and under division, with 6 forty minute rounds.

MATCH 1: Brandon vs. Cameron

1: This kid ran a mono-fire deck built to rush. I was confident going into this duel, knowing my deck had a HUGE advantage. In turn one, he had a Deadly Fighter Braid Claw, and managed to break a shield. By turn three he had three Braid Claw's, but they were alkl dealt with with combinations of blockers and attacks. I used Snake Attack and finished him off.

1-0

2: He started summoning Braid Claw's, but I had Aqua Guard in my hand. He managed to break one shield before I Coriled his Onslaughter Triceps twice in a row, and he played it both times, giving me a nice mana advantage. The duel ended after I picked off his shields.

2-0

So one match won. I managed to get some trading done for my next deck, which debut at the Tounrament of 5 Civlizations two weeks from now. I was VERY unhappy when I saw who my next opponent would be.

MATCH 2: Brandon vs. Stephen Fordham

Great. The best Fordham brother. He was using a CHEAP deck. A deck-out deck with 87 cards. He got the idea from Florio and basically copied his deck. I knew it would be hard to win. The duel started slow, building mana. Every monster I managed to summon was destroyed. I did however get few that picked off his shields, but he built them back up with Mana Nexus. I decked out after about 40 turns....sheesh!

2-1

The second duel was just as tough. It went back and forth, while I picked off some shields. I HATE deck-out decks...I managed to pull out a victory though, but just barely. I was shocked I won that one.

3-1

The third duel was long and boring. All I can say was that I decked out. One loss wouldn't hurt, but another one would.

3-2 in duels, 2-1, in matches.

MATCH 3: Brandon vs. Shaun

I had talked with him slightly before the duel began. He ran somewhat of a deck out deck, red and black. He picked off a couple shields with speed attackers, but were *unfortuantly* (hint sarcasm) discarded from his hand. I used Snake Attack and won the duel.

4-2

The second duel was the same, however he picked off more shields. I was down to my last one, but I had saved Snake Attack for this very moment. My creatures wiped him out.

5-2 in duels, 3-1 in matches

I managed to get a Bolmeteus Steel Dragon from Lee Sandow but I traded a lot of Yugioh to get it. I didnt mind though. It seemed to take forever for the next round.

MATCH Brandon vs. Boy

Sorry, but I forget this opponents name. He ran a mono-light deck. HIs blockers were destroyed, however he did hit a couple shields, but they were triggers. I managed to keep his hand low and his field. I used Snake Attack and finished him off

6-2

Theres not much to say. Just look up

7-2

MATCH 5 Brandon vs. Steven Cantrell

Great. I knew my chances were poor. Steven ran a weird deck, which I cant remember, I think nature,water and dark with a splash of Awe if my memory serves correctly. The first duel I had him topdecking by turn three or four, due to the fact he was using mana excel, and wasnt drawing cards. He got Cyber Lords on the field and then Merfolks and the next thing I know I have lost...

I am not gonna explain this duel. I drew FOUR Aqua Guards in a row, followed by a Squito, which Steven kindly Coriled three times in a row. OWNED! ...

7-4 in duels, 3-2 in matches.

My chances were poor of making Top 4, even if I won my next match.

MATCH 6: Brandon vs. David Fordham

I was worried about this duel, but soon I felt a little better. He took out a few shields but hit a couple triggers. I restored order with Corile and few other choice cards. I picked off his shields slowly and swung for the win

8-4

I believe this one went back and forth. He hit three shields early because I had NOTHING in my hand to stop it. I managed to restore order late in the game, where he had 5 shields to my 1. I used Snake Attack and went for it....I hit triggers and a Gregorian Worm, sealing my fate for this duel.

8-5

This duel went in my favor. I hit hard from the start, wanting to get my spot in the Top 4, even though it was slim. I whacked all his shields and attacked for the big 'V"

9-5 in duels, 4-2 in matches.

Overall I did ok. Turns out 4 people had a record of 4-2, but they said someone did get the forth slot. I was standign at the edge of the stairs as he announced them. First place went to Steven Cantrell, second to Matt Gracek, third to Justin Florio. He paused...then continued, Brandon Schmidt! YES!!!!!!!!!!!! I did it! I made Top 4! I nearly fell off the stairs as I was cheered by the other three. I was set to face Steven, in a match I woul of d never forget...(cue dramatic music...)

TOP FOUR MATCH: BRANDON VS. STEVEN CANTRELL

Let me say Steven is an AWESOME duelist, but I had to match that. We went head to head for a long time. We picked off shields as we went. I ended up topdecking Aqua Guards again (I swear it sucks). I lost this one.

This duel was CLOSE. We went head to head, destroying everything each other had on the field and hand. I figured out how to beta him though. I tried rushing and it worked. I got his down to two shields, me 1. He had two Thrash Crawlers and three attackers and all I had was Aqua Guard, but a Crystal Paladin in my hand. I miraculosly won this duel, and swore that if I beat him a would jump on the table and start singing.

I started rushing, which worked for a while. He got Nexus's and his shields were back, and he had just slipped out a victory. He was sweating though, so I know I gave him a run for his money, which almost worked. I now had to play Matt Gracek for 3rd/4th, while Justin Florio went against Cantrell.

TOP FOUR MATCH: BRANDON VS. MATT GRACEK

I knew I had a chance against Matt when we began the duel. It started off slow, building mana. I rushed in with weenie creatures, luckly hitting few triggers. I used Paladin to get the big win

The second duel went in his favor. He killed some creatures, but I rushed and won. I couldn't believe it. I wont reveal who won between Florio and Cantrell, so wait for their reports. The four of us went to the front of the store to get out prizes. 1st place recieved a paid trip to Los Angelas, ,a box of Thundercharge, a bracelet, and a Duel Masters DVD. Second place recieved an Invite, and half of box, same with third place(me). Matt got 6 packs. Me and the second place winner split the box and I got soem nice pulls and some nice trades so I am not complaining.

If you wanna comment of my report send me and email at crystalpaladin06@yahoo.com

LATER!!!!