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Just reflecting on AutO at NE regionals. In 28 t1-2p only 2 players used AutO in their decks Jon Masters who placed and Keith Lance who finished middle of the pack.

Yes it was a really fun tournament! Great fellowship, fun, and competition. I was also pleased with the wide variety of decks used. I remember that there was a debate before TEC came out about whether Redemption should add another brigade (clay) and I'm happy that it happened because the game is now even more diverse, strategic, and fun!

One other note- I don't know how it is in other regions but there are a bunch of very good young players here (including you, B-Dog)! This morning a 13 year old nearly won T1-2P, going 4-0 before losing in the final round and unfortunately dropping to 4th. I'm definitely excited for the future and hope we can have a future Nats around here (Iowa) so you all can see for yourselves!

lol who came out on top?

I was pleased with the variety of decks that were competitive. We had a really messy 5 way tie for 1st place. Of those 5 decks there were disciples, Abom/Watchful, two that used AUTO and some judges and one I'm not familiar with. There were a number of other viable offenses there too. I faced a really strong offense based around Ahimelek the Hittite and another based on N.T. warriors (a man ahead of his time?).

That Ahimelek the Hittite deck was really cool. It turned banding enhancements such as Deborah's Directive into instant battle winners by banding him in.