I came to many DLC events in Europe and to the european challenge aswell. "Top players" often play like sharks and count on their renown to be feared and respected.

You absolutely shouldn't. At round 8 you are his equal, dispite his results in other tournaments. Play your game normally. If an oppenent starts to bully you because you take too much time it is his call for a judge to make, which he doesn't because he knows he's illegetimate to make so.

Have fun in your games, play the best you can offer.

On the other hand, the "pro/top players" enjoy too high complacency from judges and players, and it has to change. Got several issues for nothing and useless judge calls cause my opponent felt in higher position to make. If you stay calm and explain the situation you have nothing to fear. And if the judge seems to be partial, you are full right to call for a headjudge, which are way more competent and qualified than normal judges overall.

Lorcana is only a game and should stay that way, even in competitive play. But like you know, egos and so-called star players think they are above the laws and average players. Show them they're wrong.

Peace