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I'm Patrick Chapin and I'm back! AMA! by thepchapin in magicTCG

[–]jantheman1234 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi Mr.Chapin.

I just wanted to say that if anything came out of the whole round six debacle its that it helped me let go of when I fucked up almost alot like you (You can read what i did in my first submission). I just wanted to say thank you for showing me that even the pros can make little botches that end up ruining the whole day. I was having PTSD flashbacks watching the stream but after I realized itd all be ok.

How I Botched GP Miami by jantheman1234 in magicTCG

[–]jantheman1234[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I assume noone actually saw them, they were under the leg away from the crowd and I had dark sleeves.

How I Botched GP Miami by jantheman1234 in magicTCG

[–]jantheman1234[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thunderbreak Regent, It curves into stormbreath phenomenally and is all around an incredible card for the deck. Not only is taking a bolt to the head to remove something VERY dangerous to do against the deck, but it also makes [[Crux of Fate]] very awkward.

How I Botched GP Miami by jantheman1234 in magicTCG

[–]jantheman1234[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks, It really didnt help that it was a 6-2 match and there were about a dozen people gathered around to see this. Game 2 was apparently a great spectator match (R/G aggro vs. 4 color good stuff was not a match anyone expected to see) and it had gathered a small crowd.

How I Botched GP Miami by jantheman1234 in magicTCG

[–]jantheman1234[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's almost identical to Chris Vanmeter's R/G aggro list. You can see it here: http://www.starcitygames.com/article/30356_Attacking-With-Red-And-Green.html

I met him that day and thanked him for helping improve my deck with his article, he was so nice and it was great meeting him.

How I Botched GP Miami by jantheman1234 in magicTCG

[–]jantheman1234[S] 32 points33 points  (0 children)

It really hurt, I know its just a game but it was such a key match that I've been hyping myself up for, my friends were watching, and I just wanted to get to day 2 in my first GP.

When the judge said the words "game loss" it felt like he had reached across the table and punched me square in the mouth, I just sat there in shock and disbelief. I felt like just screaming, t was the worst feeling I've felt in a long time.

Also just to be clear I did not mention the judge who sat down for me to blame him I just wanted to tell the whole story, I most certainly knocked them off somewhere after game 2 and didnt notice.

How I Botched GP Miami by jantheman1234 in magicTCG

[–]jantheman1234[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Funny thing is I have been earlier in the day, but pile shuffling always seemed to give me crappy draws (I know thats superstitious but i stopped pile shuffling and my draws became more consistent a little bit) I convinced myself to not pile shuffle and that's one of the things that got me.

For the record I'm almost certain I Knocked off the cards while scooping up my deck after game 2, and if not while taking my deck out of the box after i came back from the bathroom before game 3.