It took a while to make this video cus I was like… I know this but how do I explain it lol. There’s like a web of stuff that stems from pressure and I need to make it coherent
I love discussions like these. There's an old old old magic article called "who's the beat down" and it discusses who is supposed to be applying the pressure and who is supposed to be countering the pressure in any given match up. Great content keep it up
I think this was a great video for trying to explain "pressure" to new players. I think the term used for this concept in most card games is more or less tempo. If you are controlling the tempo of the game, you are the player that is making actions that forces behaviors out your opponent so I believe that is more or less what you are explaining here. But it is very difficult to articulate, good stuff!
Really enjoiying all the content youve put out recently, been playing since the start of 04 and Im currently trying to figure out how to reach that next level, videos like this that breakdown core concepts really help with that 🙏
This was so informative. As a newer player to OP but also really good at games I knew a lot of this from my MTG days. Hearing it and confirming my theories helps a lot in justifying why I make the plays I do in game. Especially the note about Blockers being both Defensive and Offensive options at the right times. I try to help my friends understand these things so they can be better too. I will be sharing this video with them. You did a great job explaining everything in a simple and easy to understand manner.
Thank you brotha! It was really hard putting into words what I was trying to say lol. I was thinking about this video for like a week straight before I actually made it.
I agree that youve made an awesome video. I just got into one piece about 2 months ago, and your tutorial videos have been really helpful to aid newer players to better strategize the gameplay :)
Great video! Just wanted to say that I won locals yesterday for the first time thanks to your Saka guide, the suggestions against Pluffy were spot on! And they also kind of helped against RP Luffy. Thanks for your effort and keep posting this awesome content!! 🙌🙌
This is a fantastic video! Really well done!!! I wanted to add something that you kind of touched on but didn’t get into too much. Card advantage is huge in a game like this. I (like I think many) come from and mtg background and just like there you play drastically differently based on what could be in your opponent’s hand. That’s one of the reasons 1-drop searcher’s are so good: they give you a body on the board as well as keep your hand stocked with either counters or something else you might need at a later time!
Yeah this is another game where you have to keep that in mind because if your opponent counters with multiple 1ks instead of 2k it gives you perfect knowledge into their hand. It helped me win my local tournament today against pluffy keeping that in mind.
It makes a lot of sense definitely changing how I need to play and out look at the rather than just playing cards down without thinking and wondering why things go south Great video I just liked and subscribed for more of your content :)
AWESOME VIDEO. Legit. Definitely earned my sub. The breakdown for newer players, the slide show to give them examples, pure chefs kiss. Keep up the content King. I definitely look forward to the Sabo video. I've been trying to make him work but sadly unlike Sanji I lack the cooking skills required for his dishes. Much love.
Yessir! Never a problem bro. Just finished the Sabo vid, banger deck list. Can't wait to try at locals and see if I can make the dream of Tier 1 Sabo real. Lol🙌🏾❤
Thanks for the amount of videos you’ve been pumping out recently, especially during a busy time period, the amount of effort you put in for your community is inspiring keep up the great work man. (Praying I can win locals) 😂😂
I’m playing purple Luffy this set and the points you’ve made make a lot of sense. I lost out on a winner pack by one game against sakazuki last night simply because I was pressured into applying early pressure. Doing things like playing Kaido and sheep’s horn mid game to deal with blockers and go at life while having no board or game plan to close the game. The sakazuki player DID have a ton of removal and managed to remove my Kaido as well as the queen I played to keep myself alive but at that point he had a board with a Rebecca and tsuru blocker, Lucci, etc while I had zero board presence (he was at zero life with 3 cards in hand) so there was no way to get back into it even at two life
I used to play cardfight vanguard, I'd say I was competitive but I never took note of opponents hand size or cards I know they have or any types of concepts. Now playing one piece I've kinda instinctively keep track of their cards I know of, knowing the terms going wide or high, knowing when I can go lethal or drain their resources. I honestly haven't had so much fun playing a card game in ages
@@fanboymikey22 I always said to myself id never quit vanguard, I've spent the last 5 years playing it and been watching the anime since it first aired over 10 years ago. But for me the games gone stale, I just can't find the fun in it anymore
@@J-roll1Honestly it might just be burnout. I felt like that about Vanguard from time to time, and I've never quit the game, but instead take a couple month-long breaks from time to time. Right now I still like it as much as OP or even more, but I certainly just leave it to the side at times.
I guess that explains why my Betty games into Saka are so free half the time. Saka wants a clean board. Betty gets triggers out of life and has some rush as well as blocker evasion. Plus Karasu is disgusting. It's so easy to pressure with that deck.
Put so well into words! The best defense is a better offense! My Red/Purple Luffy rush down deck is just nasty. Captain kid into Edward Newgate makes me a 9k leader 😂
Related to pressure, but how do I know when to swing life vs attack into their characters and try to control the board state. I find it confusing to know which (as long as it isnt a bad don investment to swing over their power levels). I naturally want to attack their board so they dont crack back and hopefully burn some cards out of their hand in the process. But will this create less pressure? And end up losing me the game? I gather from your video that swinging good numbers into their life is how you create pressure, should I be thinking about this, rather than attacking board?
Great vid, will be keeping this in mind as I try to improve. But asking again for visibility here lol, for the Croc deck, how does Zeff help with yellow matchups specifically? You mentioned that but I don’t understand why
3:00 So, to avoid that type of pressure, if you know your playing against a deck that play 9-drop Kaido, you should counter out of early attacks to keep your life high?
Hey i would love to join the discord to sign up for some future tournaments but cant seem to find a discord link or the name of the discord server anywhere.
at top levels it feels like we know this subconsciously, but man putting it into words will surely help a lot of starting players.
It took a while to make this video cus I was like… I know this but how do I explain it lol. There’s like a web of stuff that stems from pressure and I need to make it coherent
I love discussions like these. There's an old old old magic article called "who's the beat down" and it discusses who is supposed to be applying the pressure and who is supposed to be countering the pressure in any given match up. Great content keep it up
I think this was a great video for trying to explain "pressure" to new players. I think the term used for this concept in most card games is more or less tempo. If you are controlling the tempo of the game, you are the player that is making actions that forces behaviors out your opponent so I believe that is more or less what you are explaining here. But it is very difficult to articulate, good stuff!
Really enjoiying all the content youve put out recently, been playing since the start of 04 and Im currently trying to figure out how to reach that next level, videos like this that breakdown core concepts really help with that 🙏
That means a lot man thank you
You're a G my dude. We need more videos like this than just basic commentary
Thanks man!
This was so informative. As a newer player to OP but also really good at games I knew a lot of this from my MTG days. Hearing it and confirming my theories helps a lot in justifying why I make the plays I do in game. Especially the note about Blockers being both Defensive and Offensive options at the right times. I try to help my friends understand these things so they can be better too. I will be sharing this video with them. You did a great job explaining everything in a simple and easy to understand manner.
Thank you brotha! It was really hard putting into words what I was trying to say lol. I was thinking about this video for like a week straight before I actually made it.
I agree that youve made an awesome video. I just got into one piece about 2 months ago, and your tutorial videos have been really helpful to aid newer players to better strategize the gameplay :)
Happy I can help you man! Welcome
This was a perfect summation about pressure, especially in a card game that relies on both board and hand state. 👌🏼
You are one of the most helpful guy in thencommunity rn! Thats for the breakdown
Wow man thank you. thats so dope of you to say
Great video! Just wanted to say that I won locals yesterday for the first time thanks to your Saka guide, the suggestions against Pluffy were spot on! And they also kind of helped against RP Luffy.
Thanks for your effort and keep posting this awesome content!! 🙌🙌
That’s so dope dude. Congrats. That’s awesome
This is a fantastic video! Really well done!!! I wanted to add something that you kind of touched on but didn’t get into too much. Card advantage is huge in a game like this. I (like I think many) come from and mtg background and just like there you play drastically differently based on what could be in your opponent’s hand. That’s one of the reasons 1-drop searcher’s are so good: they give you a body on the board as well as keep your hand stocked with either counters or something else you might need at a later time!
Yeah this is another game where you have to keep that in mind because if your opponent counters with multiple 1ks instead of 2k it gives you perfect knowledge into their hand. It helped me win my local tournament today against pluffy keeping that in mind.
It makes a lot of sense definitely changing how I need to play and out look at the rather than just playing cards down without thinking and wondering why things go south
Great video I just liked and subscribed for more of your content :)
Thank you so much my man
Great work. Keep it up. I am grateful.
half way through this man said “hold up i’m cookin”. great video!!
AWESOME VIDEO. Legit. Definitely earned my sub. The breakdown for newer players, the slide show to give them examples, pure chefs kiss. Keep up the content King. I definitely look forward to the Sabo video. I've been trying to make him work but sadly unlike Sanji I lack the cooking skills required for his dishes. Much love.
Much love brotha! Thanks for the comment man.
Yessir! Never a problem bro. Just finished the Sabo vid, banger deck list. Can't wait to try at locals and see if I can make the dream of Tier 1 Sabo real. Lol🙌🏾❤
Thanks man. Your videos are helping me out a lot and i just found them today
Glad you like them!
Love this content bro!! Cant wait for the tournament!!
Me too!!
I love these videos and it was very well done my man! you are the man!
I appreciate that!
Another amazing video! That sakazuki deep dive helped me in locals!
Heyyyy nice bro congrats!
Thanks for the amount of videos you’ve been pumping out recently, especially during a busy time period, the amount of effort you put in for your community is inspiring keep up the great work man. (Praying I can win locals) 😂😂
Brother that really means a lot. I do it for you guys and I’m just so happy this helps
Best optcg content creator out there happy holidays
:’) happy holidays friend
This is the content I'm here for!
Very good video, man!
I’m playing purple Luffy this set and the points you’ve made make a lot of sense. I lost out on a winner pack by one game against sakazuki last night simply because I was pressured into applying early pressure. Doing things like playing Kaido and sheep’s horn mid game to deal with blockers and go at life while having no board or game plan to close the game. The sakazuki player DID have a ton of removal and managed to remove my Kaido as well as the queen I played to keep myself alive but at that point he had a board with a Rebecca and tsuru blocker, Lucci, etc while I had zero board presence (he was at zero life with 3 cards in hand) so there was no way to get back into it even at two life
Hopefully you can get back that winner pack this week. Good luck bro. Thanks for the comment
@@heartpiratestcg thank you, I appreciate it!
This video is great. Thanks
Great content for aspiring players! Keep it up
More to come!
Nice I'm new to optcg and from ygo so this helps. Kudos mate
Yooo welcome bro. I come from yugioh too. I much prefer this
I love these videos :D
Thanks
Great content, thanks.
Great content
Thank you for the dedication you put in those videos for the new people❤
I used to play cardfight vanguard, I'd say I was competitive but I never took note of opponents hand size or cards I know they have or any types of concepts.
Now playing one piece I've kinda instinctively keep track of their cards I know of, knowing the terms going wide or high, knowing when I can go lethal or drain their resources. I honestly haven't had so much fun playing a card game in ages
I’m in the exact same boat. Vanguard was my platonic ideal of a card game before One Piece
@@fanboymikey22 I always said to myself id never quit vanguard, I've spent the last 5 years playing it and been watching the anime since it first aired over 10 years ago. But for me the games gone stale, I just can't find the fun in it anymore
@@J-roll1Honestly it might just be burnout. I felt like that about Vanguard from time to time, and I've never quit the game, but instead take a couple month-long breaks from time to time.
Right now I still like it as much as OP or even more, but I certainly just leave it to the side at times.
Nice video bro keep it up!!
Thank you so much brotha
thanks for the vid
I guess that explains why my Betty games into Saka are so free half the time. Saka wants a clean board. Betty gets triggers out of life and has some rush as well as blocker evasion. Plus Karasu is disgusting. It's so easy to pressure with that deck.
The best is Betty against R/P Luffy. Such an easy matchup to out pace and then shrink Luffy with Karasu
Yeah Bello if she draws well and the player is good can kill you in 1 turn pretty much
Put so well into words! The best defense is a better offense! My Red/Purple Luffy rush down deck is just nasty. Captain kid into Edward Newgate makes me a 9k leader 😂
It’s gross lol. So hard to attack into
Related to pressure, but how do I know when to swing life vs attack into their characters and try to control the board state.
I find it confusing to know which (as long as it isnt a bad don investment to swing over their power levels).
I naturally want to attack their board so they dont crack back and hopefully burn some cards out of their hand in the process. But will this create less pressure? And end up losing me the game?
I gather from your video that swinging good numbers into their life is how you create pressure, should I be thinking about this, rather than attacking board?
Cool video man would've been better when I was a newbie but even tho I was familiar with all this through personal experience I enjoyed this
Yeah for sure. Not everybody needs to watch this but it’s helpful for a lot of people who are newer
Great vid, will be keeping this in mind as I try to improve. But asking again for visibility here lol, for the Croc deck, how does Zeff help with yellow matchups specifically? You mentioned that but I don’t understand why
He bounces perospero on curve pretty much. Thats about it. Or Holy
@@heartpiratestcg word, makes sense. Maybe it will make playing against yellow less miserable (but I doubt it) 🫡
The runescape music in the back 😂
We grinding xp
I play belo Betty cuz I love the pressure she exerts and the thrill of using it
You live life on the edge
3:00 So, to avoid that type of pressure, if you know your playing against a deck that play 9-drop Kaido, you should counter out of early attacks to keep your life high?
Not every attack but attacks you can counter out of easily
Hey i would love to join the discord to sign up for some future tournaments but cant seem to find a discord link or the name of the discord server anywhere.
Whatsup bro! We actually have our discord link in my newest video in the description if you wanna join!
@heartpiratestcg Thanks for the quick reply man just joined up 👍
I'm running blue croc main, your top 5 tips?
That’s gotta be a whole other video or a coaching session
How do I join your tournament?
Join our discord and go to event details
Day 2 of asking for the Enel - How to Beat vid
I back this
MY BAD!!! I’ll do ur soon
Zoro only needs 2 bodies on board to be playing with 12 Don. Technically he was never worse than luffy.
In set 1 he was because the best red cards were don x1. And power boosting didnt matter because the 1 drop strat wasnt as relevant as it is now.
I'm a new player and this helped me understand purple luffy more. I will be thinking like this for my locals 🥲
Good luck my g