Metagame: Ask Not What Your Card Game Can Do For You . . .Pt. 2

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07/23/2004, 12:02

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Metagame: Ask Not What Your Card Game Can Do For You . . .Pt. 2

When there is a community the size of the current Vs. community, and one that is growing as quickly, there is a natural inclination to test one’s skills against those of one’s fellow community members. Tournaments allow for this to occur. This article is a do/don’t guide to tournaments—what you should and shouldn’t do, how you should present and carry yourselves, and what to expect from "tournament life." There have been one or two articles on this subject in the past (including one by metagame’s own Matt Hyra), but few of them really looked at the audience as a community, so I implore you to ignore everything you’ve ever learnt about CCG/TCG "tourniquette" and start afresh as Vs. community members.

And so, I present you with eight things to think of while preparing for and/or playing in a Vs. tournament.

1) Do Unto Others . . .

I like to think that Vs. is a smarter, friendlier game than other card games. There is less of a vicious streak among the players I’ve played against, in big and small tourneys, whether local or out of town. There is a difference between being competitive and being inconsiderate, between being a player and being a cutthroat. Remember that winning a tournament doesn’t mean you’re not a loser in the end, and vice-versa.

When you sit down across from your opponent, ask his or her name. Shake hands. Wish him or her luck. When you beat someone, say he or she played a solid game, and offer advice on how he or she could do better. Shake hands and thank your opponent for the match. When you’re beaten, take the loss gracefully and with a smile. Even though you may be upset about the loss, don’t take your emotional response out on your opponent, who is trying as hard as you are, and worked for his or her win.

The bottom line is respect. As I mentioned in my article last week, you should return the respect that you command from others. Being arrogant, snarky, or unfriendly only serves to cause tension and make the match unbearable. I once again quote Tom Selleck, in Mr. Baseball, “It’s a game, and games are supposed to be fun!” Even if you’re on the Pro Circuit and looking for the green, be thankful that you are in a position where you are able to play a card game based on men and women in spandex—and for money, no less. Win or lose, it’s still a game when the night is over.

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07/23/2004, 12:59

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Kerg that is one great articale. Great job.

07/23/2004, 16:49

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Yeah, if everyone followd these suggestions the gamming community as a whole would be a better place for everyone!:grin:

07/26/2004, 02:05

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yet another great article. right on in every way. as a judge the thing i hate most is when the players don't show me respect. sometimes i have a short fuse. its much easier to respect someone who respects you.

ps, you should always rules lawyer rule 75434.001a, respect your grandma, she knows everything! ;)

07/26/2004, 13:55

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-grin- nice;)

Thanks for the kind words, all =)

07/26/2004, 14:31

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Holy Crap!

Wait a minute, Kergillain, you're Ben Kalmen? You're writing for Metame? How did that happen? No wonder you've been so preoccupied lately.

Gee, and I used to think writing The Underworld Star was cool. X-(

07/26/2004, 14:46

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-grin- I was kidnapped by masked villains and they spanked me with a Mjolnir-brand(tm) paddle until I relented and agreed to write for them.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it (literally!) =)

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