Hello all,
Nationals 2021 was my 15th nationals in a row, and very special for that reason. I had a fantastic time hanging out with old friends, making new ones, competing and fellowshipping. I hope to see you all again in 2022, wherever it might be.
Day 1: T1MP, Booster, T2MP (Head Judge)
Thursday is traditionally the day that I judge each year - I enjoy seeing the crazy decks that people draft, and seeing how well we've done with our set design. I think LoC draft is amazing, and hope that everyone enjoys playing it as much as I enjoy judging it. T2MP was much calmer this year (maybe 3 person tables is the answer here) T1MP on the other hand! Talk about a death glare when I called time on Turn 2 with 30 min still left on the clock! That's what happens when you have 5 players playing I guess. The next 4 rounds after that went faster, but still had some inevitable time outs. Jeremy is a very deserving champion, and his deck worked amazing in two games.
Day 2: T12P (4th Place)
Friday was very interesting - Leading up to the tournament the big question was "What to play" Combo, which I knew could do well, Counter, which I thought had a chance, or a "Real" deck if enough people were playing the other two to balance out. At one point I had all 3 ready to go. I ultimately decided after losing to Josh on Thursday night that Counter had a better than coin flip chance so I checked that and a copy of Follower LaFS. I played the following deck list for all 7 rounds:
Deck Size: 51
Lost Souls: 7
Forsaken
Oppressed
Accusers
Remnant
Exiles
Hunter
Lawless
Dominants: 7
Son of God
The Second Coming
Destruction of Nehushtan
Three Woes
Chronicles of the Kings
Christian Martyr
Mayhem
Utility: 6
Storehouse
The Throne of David
Coliseum
Endless Treasures
Nazareth
Delivered
Heroes: 12
David, Outcasts Refuge
Jehoshaphat, the Seeker
Jotham, the Mighty
Ishmaiah the Gibeonite
Joshua, the Conqueror
Moses (Cloud, 2019 Promo)
Amos
Elijah
Isaiah (FooF)
Jeremiah, Hope Bringer
The Angel Under the Oak
Captain of the Host (PoC)
Good Enhancements: 7
Faith
David's Proclamation
Eve's Descendant
The Emmaus Road
Gathered Together
Out of Egypt
Virgin Birth
Evil Characters: 8
Foolish Shepherd
King Rezin
Captain of the Chariots
The Lying Prophet
Jehoiachin, the Conquered
Distressing People
Assyrian Laborers
The Deceiver
Evil Enhancements: 4
Lurking
Idol Worship
Stricken
Unsuccessful
Reserve: 10
Damascus
Foreign Wives
Naaman's Chariot and Horses
Gold Shield
Covenant with Death
Confusion of Mind
The Angel of the Winds
Ahimelek, the Hittite
Royal Parade
Covenant with David
Round 1: George Celotto 5-2
Round 2: Jacob Arrowood 5-1
Round 3: Shon Seivers 5-2
Round 4: Joshua Potratz 3-5
Round 5: Charles Loria 5-4
Round 6: Derek Tirado 4-5
Round 7: Jeremy Chambers 0-0 Mutual Draw.
Final results 4-2-1 13.5 points +8 LS
Full round reports to come.
