Comments on: Ender’s Game: PTQ-Austin *3rd

By: pedro

pedro — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:09:54 +0000

Definately agree about the seven better than four. Unfortunately I have not yet unlocked the secret to seeing into the future. The problem I had with that hand is that it was relatively easy to answer and his stage three (nonsense like Cruel Ultimatum) is much better than my stage three (keep doing stage two stuff). I tend to mulligan a little more aggressively but dont know if it is right.

By: James

James — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:58:44 +0000

Very detailed report. Great to read with a fair share of thrills actually.
Bummer about the last loss but it sounds like you managed your match ups well. Do you ever play semi questionable hands in playtesting to seehow things shake out? The opening hand was def shot but actually a degree better than the 4 handed. Double heirarch with slege won’t win but maybe provide time for you transition to stage 3? Nonetheless you rocked it out.

By: pedro

pedro — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:48:43 +0000

Not sure what you mean by stabilize because I am the beatdown and he is the control deck. I just didn’t think that hand could beat a decent draw. Sure it applies some pressure and Sledge is good and makes every card a threat but I really wanted a faster hand. I still dont know what is the right call on that hand because I don’t want to be biased based on the result.

By: Zak

Zak — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:31:13 +0000

Nice report, too bad about losing in the semis. Against 5CC, you can stabilize really fast with your nobles and the sledge. I have a PTQ for Austin in July, but I haven’t decided on a deck yet.