Why We Don't Play Competitive Yu-Gi-Oh in Videos

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  • Alec and Paul discuss the type of content they like to make and their creative process. They talk about their favorite aspects of Yugioh and the reasons why they don't make videos about competitive play.
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  • @filthy2915
    @filthy2915 ปีที่แล้ว +720

    This yugioh channel is very unique, compared to others. It makes me see brighter side of yugioh a more fun casual side that I don’t see in majority of channels.

    • @SharpshireEddy
      @SharpshireEddy ปีที่แล้ว +23

      True, i rather watch the APS channels ( like this ) then like Team Samurai Yugioh.

    • @luxerhusku2609
      @luxerhusku2609 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@SharpshireEddy Agreed. They all are just having fun with decks that many people have a huge nostalgic moments to. Playing with meta decks will alienate most of those people.

    • @DragonTank1400
      @DragonTank1400 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Also most Yu-Gi-Oh players are casual which is why I don't understand why most Yu-Gi-Oh youtube channels are not casual.

    • @josequiroz5902
      @josequiroz5902 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@SharpshireEddy same, team samurai can get over the top while this is more mellow

    • @brunopereira-gx7dp
      @brunopereira-gx7dp ปีที่แล้ว +5

      true, many yugi tubers are good but I feel that most focus on the competitive side of the game and even when playing causally sometimes they even say that most of the old cards are bad buy today's current ones, and it's not that they are wrong but it gets repetitive after a while, I already know that normal monsters and trap are almost useless nowadays but I don't need to remind myself of that hundreds of times!

  • @hagbardceline5358
    @hagbardceline5358 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    I love this channel *because* you focus on casual YGO. My local shop isn't a Konami shop and the scene there is way more casual and always has people playing a deck they just have fun with even if they are not highly competitive. It's a great way to play.

    • @apsamplifier
      @apsamplifier  ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Sounds like a fun locals 😊

    • @SavitTheGoalie
      @SavitTheGoalie ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Sounds dope. My locals are mainly die hards turned me away

    • @justingovas415
      @justingovas415 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Casual tournaments are the best honestly.

    • @ninjaworshipper
      @ninjaworshipper ปีที่แล้ว +3

      i second this

  • @tempestmoon2
    @tempestmoon2 ปีที่แล้ว +253

    You've basically explained exactly why your channel appeals to me so much - you're a bunch of friends playing Yu-Gi-Oh in an accessible way that I can still keep up with and enjoy. I would love to get back into modern Yu-Gi-Oh, and I'm sure it's really fun watching all the different ways to build and break boards, comboing, etc., but the duels you and the team produce are just so fun to watch. Thank you for making content for a filthy casual like me haha!

    • @darkira2129
      @darkira2129 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You know what... I think calling the format now modern Yu-Gi-Oh doesn't feel quite right... like in this few years I feel like yugioh evolving, like we don't get new mechanic anymore the game become super fast like even faster it's ridiculous. I don't think we're in a new "Era" yet, but we're getting there if konami keep releasing new cards.
      Then again I maybe just saying dumb stuff, but at least to me that Yugioh feel different now than it was like 5-6 years ago.

    • @MyCodeGeass
      @MyCodeGeass ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The metas these days go so fast and games tends to look so much alike and being very long combos. I like to watch it go but npt to play it. I don't wamt to go back to Monster Duels or GX era either but I like a middle line. It's fun to combo a bit but still having a short but satisfying turn. I maybe bias because I'm more a Magic the gathering player where you manage your ressources a bit more and I like that kind of thing but it's my take on it. Also, I stopped watching the anime at Synchro era and stopped playing at XYZ so maybe the games were a bit more interractive when I was playing with friends during these eras. Anyway, I dont like TO PLAY present Yu-Gi-Oh but like to watch it. I also like to watch older formats.

  • @Earthquaker20
    @Earthquaker20 ปีที่แล้ว +540

    Keep the old school yugioh, own this space! Other channels can provide the competitive side, but this is your guys' niche and why youre the only yugitubers i subscribe to

    • @alanbondcookiedaace
      @alanbondcookiedaace ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Facts 💯

    • @OnMyLunchBreak07
      @OnMyLunchBreak07 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Same. It's the only Yugi tubers I watch as well.

    • @Practitioner_of_Diogenes
      @Practitioner_of_Diogenes ปีที่แล้ว +6

      To be fair, there is Dark Armed Duelist, but he's more about opening sets and deck profiles.
      At least the deck profiles are of casual decks a majority of the time.

    • @lethalButters
      @lethalButters ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I agree! the rare hunters and old school games and character duels are fun. They should just go with it.

    • @drew8235
      @drew8235 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I will second that. I don't even play Yugioh cuz it's an actual mess, but I'm still here constantly watching new uploads.

  • @guitaristtim93
    @guitaristtim93 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    As someone who has never played in a competitive setting, one of my favorite things about this channel is that you can still have fun playing casually with friends. At the end of the day, it’s a game. It’s nice to see you guys not take it too seriously and just have fun!

    • @AdriNox777
      @AdriNox777 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      "... it's a game." Why would you say something so controversial yet so brave?

  • @DarkSymphony777
    @DarkSymphony777 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    I think part of the appeal of team APS comes from the fact that each member has a different appeal like from Paul being the more business oriented person and Alec being a casual to trell being the competitive player with a big heart of gold.
    Even if the team doesn't do real competitive duels, every fans has one member that they can relate to

    • @SiniBANG
      @SiniBANG ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They're like the equivalent of Timmy, Johnny, and Spike from Magic:The Gathering.

  • @michel0dy
    @michel0dy ปีที่แล้ว +210

    I love the more casual apporach you guys have to content! Not only the retro duels, but the fun deckbuilding challenges, structure and theme decks and the random bulk shenanigans, they are a great example of the stuff I love about the game. Because of your speed duel house tournaments I got into speed duel format and built fun theme decks to play with my friends!

    • @tsuruchibranwen8579
      @tsuruchibranwen8579 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      i don't even play YGO, but you just described what i like about this channel perfectly. Thx

    • @trevortheoggamer647
      @trevortheoggamer647 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree love the random and the bulk and mystery stuff

  • @pureedemise8963
    @pureedemise8963 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I love TeamAPS as a channel BECAUSE there’s no competitive content. I haven’t played YGO since I was a kid, but I love watching the videos especially Rare Hunters because of the nostalgia. Like when Alec started using his Pyro-burn deck, it reminded me of the fire structure deck that I used to LOVE as a kid

  • @AJewBag89
    @AJewBag89 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    I agree especially the part about making content. It is a lot tougher than people think. You have to balance entertainment and technical play.

  • @nrubin45
    @nrubin45 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    I watch plenty of other channels that do competitive yugioh so you guys are a nice breathe of fun and casual play to go along with them

  • @Citizen_Nappa23
    @Citizen_Nappa23 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I will say that for most part I appreciate all the casual content you guys bring to the table, I especially liked the rare hunters format you guys did. I know old school packs now are expensive so the fact that your willing to spend on expensive retro boxes for fun content just shows your overall love for the game,and that you appreciate the people that view and support your channel.

  • @monkeyman100000
    @monkeyman100000 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Also the best part of your channel is that it’s real life friends dueling, that have known each other since they were little, that’s what is so appealing! Casual or competitive, we just love you guys!!

    • @DarkSymphony777
      @DarkSymphony777 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Paul and Alec I think mentioned in one of their videos that they do live together. It takes a real friendship to do that

    • @SonOfSassy
      @SonOfSassy ปีที่แล้ว

      So true ❤

  • @jaren2825
    @jaren2825 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I think most people come to yall are trying to relive a lot of old school yugioh memories, you make good points about "if you want to experience the competitive side, go watch PAK or Jesse Kotton". Keep doing what you're doing, it's great! That being said, I would love to see you guys tinker around more with draft formats, limited play is pretty big in yugitubing right now and I think with rare hunters you have a good thing going, but might be worth getting the aps crew together for cube draft or something like that, would be good to play around with limited a bit more.

    • @w4tchdogg
      @w4tchdogg ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Drafts would be really cool to see

  • @TheWoodbreaker
    @TheWoodbreaker ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Hard time wording this. But basically, the reason I am watching is exactly because of the way you have been doing things. The casual approach, the fun ways of explaining card effects and on goings of the duell. And of course the best yugioh series on youtube. The Raaaare Hunters. ABSOLUTELY loved every single second of that. Keep going, keep improving and keep having fun!
    Love from Germany

  • @AutumnsAntagonist
    @AutumnsAntagonist ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Y’all are my favorite channel on TH-cam. Really brings me back to the good ol days of 2009 Yugioh. I wish I had a group of friends in person or over the internet to play casually with. I play Master Duel but it gets so sweaty. I just wanna play my Crystal Beasts and Cloudians!

  • @rosemattle435
    @rosemattle435 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The casualness of this channel is what makes it fun for me. There are plenty of channels for tournament's and hardcore play. Friend play is also good and its good to have a channel like this that shows that.

  • @sinmethodical1837
    @sinmethodical1837 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Theres other channels to watch meta content. This channel is fun because it's not only content that's more fun and easy to follow but also inspirational to try the fun things you guys do with our own friends. Also not playing meta cards and staples makes the content more attainable (outside or rare hunters).
    Speaking of Rare Hunters though it allows us to experience the classic yugioh strategies in a physical form that is not really possible outside of watching that series.

  • @matthewmainhardt8553
    @matthewmainhardt8553 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    you guys are dope, this channel is dope. the balance in the Yugi-verse. You made it easy for me and my brother to pick up Yugioh this year and have fun doing it. as a newbie casual, thank you!

  • @nicademeous
    @nicademeous ปีที่แล้ว +16

    It seems like y’all really enjoy the content y’all make and the decks you play, that joy is contagious!

  • @wizardlizard3641
    @wizardlizard3641 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I completely agree with what you said here. I love the content you guys create, the characters, the expressiveness, the casual and fun environment is the whole reason I enjoy watching you. The more complex competitive side of yugioh is interesting and all, but I don't find myself turning back to watch that repeatedly, yet I always look forward to a new upload from you guys. You, the faces behind the cards, are much more of a draw to me (and I would venture to say most viewers) than the cards themselves.

  • @earningcash5539
    @earningcash5539 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    This video gave me an interesting series you could try. A series where you match up the visas starfrost lore decks vs the fallen of albaz lore decks, where like the fusion decks branded and tear would be matched up, matching them up by what extra deck monsters they go into. These decks wouldn’t be like their meta lists, as you can only use cards from their own lore in this challenge. Just an idea, thank you for reading this!

  • @satorugojo6229
    @satorugojo6229 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A good way to play meta decks with the fun element, as well the not expiration date mark would be to make battles that you use lore decks. For example use Crusadia vs Mekk-Knights, Swordsoul vs Tri-Brigade, but the catch is you can only use lore cards, not a single tech card that isn't related to the archetype or doesn't mention that archetype specifically (example being Spright Smashers. It can be played into Spright, Springans and Therions.)

  • @mukundk1586
    @mukundk1586 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Just wanna say that as a casual player who can only play so often, I think this channel puts out wonderful content. And it's not just that, but the fun you guys seem to have with every duel definitely comes through. I hope you stick with the content you've been putting out, because it's all been fantastic in the past few months that I've been following y'all!

  • @Natestopics89
    @Natestopics89 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love the content you all put out. It reminds me of how my friends and I used to play and the fact that you guys genuinely look like you're having fun with your challenges is key. Makes it authentic. Keep putting out the amazing content.

  • @Coreyc04
    @Coreyc04 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Can I say, you guys are so much fun to watch. Honestly no explanation was necessary. I love that you guys meld the anime into real life with your duels!

  • @ShiningDestinyKai
    @ShiningDestinyKai ปีที่แล้ว +8

    It's nice to hear you two's thoughts on this subject, personally I really prefer the more casual and retro Yugioh duel content you provide! My fav content of yours will always be the deck building challenges with random lots or the resealed Target/Walmart product, cause watching players try to build the best decks possible out of a big pile of random af cards is such a fun and nostalgic experience of playing Yugioh when we were kids!

  • @ashasha69
    @ashasha69 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Definitely like the content. I would like to see modern theme duels like hero vs dark magician and maybe even your personal casual decks. really yall have created such a good and enjoyable niche for yourselves. This is coming from someone who enjoys competitive yugioh, and I'm also glad there's people in the community making the content and duels yall do. Also, I would love to see vaylantz that deck is so fun

  • @jameswotring8125
    @jameswotring8125 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love yalls content 😁 I just jumped into master duel and learning new decks after yall got me excited about remaking my favorite decks from middle school

  • @harkins200
    @harkins200 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys got me back into yugioh after having a 20 year break so firstly thank you. I honestly can't watch tournaments on twitch as I have no idea what's going on but can follow your games. I have accepted this is the new way yugioh is played and trying to catch up after being gone for so long through master duel before I think about tournaments. If I can convince my friends to dust off their decks we could probably have some fun nights. This channel is fun which new yugioh sometimes lacks with being so complex so it's nice to just watch laid back duels with friends having fun. Keep up the good work and continue doing what makes you guys happy.

  • @Runenschuppe
    @Runenschuppe ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I would be totally up for some modern duels of old favorites (Toon, BEWD, Dark Magician etc.)

  • @Rynoxe
    @Rynoxe ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What I really like on your guys channel is the friendship that sparkle on the screen honestly, the deep laughs and conversations that you have together is what I really dig on that channel even more than the actual yugioh stuff x) keep up the good work c:

  • @brotherscarecrow
    @brotherscarecrow ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This channel plus the release of Master Duel really helped me get back into the franchise, even when I thought it seemed overwhelming. Love what you guys do

  • @logicalinsanity
    @logicalinsanity ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I agree with what I see others saying. Focus on your niche, I love the channel for it and have been a long time viewer even though I never got around to ACTUALLY playing games of yugioh until recently.
    I'd love to see in-depth breakdowns of decks and their themes and main interactions from you guys as you've gotten quite good at explaining to newbies. I would even like this for the structure decks and maybe simple structure deck x 3 profiles. As thats been my main focus this month trying to learn.

  • @matthewjordan8956
    @matthewjordan8956 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You guys are all awesome. Your content is that middle ground of introducing new Yu-Gi-Oh (not competitive) and keeping it fun with older decks (keeping it real for Yugi-boomers). You all have wonderful videos; other than you guys I only really watch thecalieffect for more "meta"/deck analysis and yuginovanexus for lore. You all just keep it light and remind me of my childhood playing decks against my brother.

  • @michaelrexrode5287
    @michaelrexrode5287 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I 100% love when you read and explain the cards. You guys are so good about it that I can watch it without looking at the screen and I still enjoy it. : )

  • @TheReaperShyGuy
    @TheReaperShyGuy ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love the content you guys make. It’s super relaxing and relatable. I’m a filthy casual, so the 9 hour long combos get old really quick. You guys bring me back to my school days when me and my friends would have some duels a lunch. Like the rare hunter series is god tier entertainment.

  • @mattrondeau2
    @mattrondeau2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Having a channel that's more casual period is really rare these days. It's always "optimal or most competitive stuff" and not about just messing around and hanging out with people, so this channel is really great for that. Plus it's closer to how we played as kids back in the day so you get that little warm fuzzy feeling of "ah yeah I remember the simpler times"

  • @onoretos1234567
    @onoretos1234567 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The theme duels / series are super enjoyable and the challenge duels were a great idea and really fun to watch too. Honestly I love Team APS content for your lack of "meta" or "competitive" content and more for your creative duel ideas.

  • @allanturmaine5496
    @allanturmaine5496 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for taking the time to consider me, the casual fan. You guys are super approachable, and that's why I'm here.

    • @allanturmaine5496
      @allanturmaine5496 ปีที่แล้ว

      "I said a bunch of random things. I'm good." Exactly my point. It's better for not taking itself too seriously.

  • @typhoon3377
    @typhoon3377 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Love your guys' content! Thanks for all the years you've put blood, sweat, and tears into your channel.

  • @clifflynch4159
    @clifflynch4159 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I adore this channel as it is. Be you, not the competition, this channel is super entertaining, especially the rare hunter stuff. You guys are literally my favorite yugitubers

  • @randellwilliams7302
    @randellwilliams7302 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for yalls videos I really enjoy watching yall play and the humor yall add to it as well, plus i know yalls videos are safe for my younger family members to watch.

  • @dancosgrove4940
    @dancosgrove4940 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys always have the best videos. Love that you make it fun and creative with the deck builds and structure deck battles. I look forward to all your future content 🤘

  • @earlhopida8453
    @earlhopida8453 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the content, different in that it explores the casual side of dueling with some of the characters from the anime and all those childhood feels! I feel it is in line with the fun of what yugioh brings

  • @erosevol694
    @erosevol694 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the entry point for the channel for sure. Rare hunters was great, love to see more deck building/theory crafting like that. Maybe even some restricted duels like synchro only for extra deck.

  • @MrRobotSlug
    @MrRobotSlug ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I hope you guys continue to make content, but even more important than that, I hope you guys ENJOY every piece of content you make ❤

  • @codystevenson9648
    @codystevenson9648 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I got a video idea for you- showcase your own "character" starter decks, a 50-card compilation of cards you like that you would use if you were a character during any given subseries of yugioh, or even do a deck each for duel monsters, gx, 5ds, and so on, followed by a match played with those decks.

  • @momeddle8473
    @momeddle8473 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Really enjoy your guys content. If you guys like keeping it old school, maybe GOAT format duels would be popular? I'd definitely be a fan of that. I feel like there's a market for that level of nostalgic yugioh.

  • @octavarium008
    @octavarium008 ปีที่แล้ว

    I absolutely love the structure deck duels that you guys put up!

  • @gamingtomato1137
    @gamingtomato1137 ปีที่แล้ว

    I tried to get back into yugioh a little over a year and bounced off it but that was how i found you guys. I have a lot of nostalgia for the old yugioh and this is the only channel that has really captured the old joy of ripping random packs with friends, throwing together a pile of cards with minor synergy at best and seeing what happens. I'd probably try to watch a competitive yugioh video or two if you did some but i doubt i'd be able to follow it.

  • @buckles1389
    @buckles1389 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Y'all keep doing y'all! I really enjoy this channel even though I'm a old Yu-Gi-Oh head. Even when y'all play newer stuff it's still fun and interesting to watch.

  • @07dmacari1103
    @07dmacari1103 ปีที่แล้ว

    Every now and then, I get an nostalgia itch for old-school YGO. You guys help scratch that itch so much with the Rare Hunters videos. Keep it up!

  • @ssgsswrath
    @ssgsswrath ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this content. One of my best friends is always going to tournaments and trying to get me to go with them. I’ve built a more modern Dark Magician deck for when we do play, but my favorite deck I own is one I built for all of the 5D’s signer dragons. Love seeing the more casual fun content than any of the more modern updated dueling.

  • @jentejada4677
    @jentejada4677 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love what you guys are doing! I love the types of duels you guys do and wverything in between really. The style that you guys intergrate isnt only unique but helps people like me whi may not be in the loop of every card effect know whats going on! The missplays honestly just makes the games more fun! Feels more human and just a couple of friends playing a game they love.
    And dont worry paul you dont ever sound like like your complaining. I love your videos about the yugioh community as it keeps me in the loop about whats going on in yugioh!

  • @commandomario1785
    @commandomario1785 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The way you guys present Yu-Gi-Oh is so much different than others, and it's part of why I enjoy watching your videos. You provide a unique insight to the game and a niche that a lot of others don't necessarily have. There are plenty of other channels out there to cover the competitive side of the game, so you guys just keep doing what you're doing.

  • @Truckhead72
    @Truckhead72 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    1. Dice
    2. Coin Flip
    3. Effects that affect the duelist instead of the cards/field
    (Hand size, discard to declare an attack, etc.)
    4. No secrets (deck specifically designed to expose your opponents strategy
    5. Token Deck!
    6. Decks based only on Attribute OR Type
    I'll keep cooking.. but that's what I got so far.

  • @rockymckenzie8775
    @rockymckenzie8775 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    We love retro duels and videos you guys do please don't ever stop being you! 😀

  • @shermang27
    @shermang27 ปีที่แล้ว

    I know I've commented asking to see that type of content (maybe more than once), and this vid really made me think about why. The whole channel has this relaxed, friendly approach to the game. I didn't even start playing until after watching your stuff. The way you guys present different archetypes and summarize what some of the key cards for whatever your playing is just enough to get the impression of what the decks want to do while leaving plenty of surprises to be demonstrated in gameplay. *If* I wanted to see meta level yu-gi-oh, I actually wouldn't want a serious in-depth lesson on it, it's how I imagined you guys would make it fun that had me curious.
    That said, I like the showcases of structure decks and other theme duels, been loving Rare Hunters, and at the end of the day, I'm not here to learn Yu-Gi-Oh, I'm here to learn what's fun about it. And that's what you guys do best. Between all the balancing acts behind the scenes, you guys are nailing it! Keep being you and having fun, that's the only content we need

  • @cadasshada9732
    @cadasshada9732 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Keep being yall! You'll draw the crowd you want and the support you need to make your channel continue to grow!!

  • @LucasBuilds
    @LucasBuilds ปีที่แล้ว +1

    as a casual fan who got into the hobby via y'all, I'd say keep doing what you're doing! If there's one thing I'd be interested in seeing, it's y'all just duelling with decks from underappreciated archetypes. Maybe like a Wheel of Archetypes series where you're given two random archetypes to build that weren't Big Deals in the meta and weren't used by major characters from the shows, but that have some fun mechanics or underappreciated cards.

  • @Gr1mPulse
    @Gr1mPulse ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the only channel I watch for YuGiOh! BECAUSE you guys do it the way you do. You make me want to play again!
    That is saying something as I’ve fully stopped and sold everything twice. Watching the Rare Hunters, Larry in the Hole and the random starter deck/mystery box/themed duels really kicks the nostalgia in. If I had a group to do those styled things with… I’d be broke!
    I know you somewhat need to do what gets the views, but hopefully you can maintain doing exactly what you want so it remains fun for everyone on the creator side. Usually when you guys are having fun, I’m having fun watching!
    Much love to the whole crew! ❤️

  • @matheusaraujokurokawa5354
    @matheusaraujokurokawa5354 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really appreciate the way you guys play. If I want to see competitive, I can find literally in a bunch of other channels, but the casual format with real cards and real misplays (like everybody does), I can find in just some channels.

  • @nunion12
    @nunion12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got into your channel because you guys remind me of how I started. Just you and your friends playing around a kitchen table with home brew cards. Or at a lunch table at school.
    You, Ruxin34, and DuelLogs are the only ones I watch because I just love the way y’all sound. Ruxin is fun to watch open and I especially enjoyed seeing his collab with you, duel logs is relaxing to watch when I don’t know what’s going on , and you guys I love because of the nostalgia for how yugioh was for me growing up. Making friends, playing with your buddies, and just chilling back before it because so meta focused on archetypes

  • @banana9494
    @banana9494 ปีที่แล้ว

    yall are so fun, i dont even play yugioh anymore but love watching these vids

  • @ivolopez-felix5270
    @ivolopez-felix5270 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys are amazing! Justifying your reasoning makes sense! I love both ways to play and you guys are some of my fave yugitubers. Keep doing what you are doing!

  • @sae.4
    @sae.4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your channel! I wanna make a yugioh short series cuz of you guys!

  • @Yami_Nugget
    @Yami_Nugget ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys are one of my favorite yugioh channels. Love the fun duels!

  • @HoneyARaptor
    @HoneyARaptor ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I enjoy your content so much! I would also like to see something along the lines of modern intro decks. Like to get people used to XYZ or LINK mechanics. Any older players that you guys have reignited their love for the game might be confused as they missed the hype when it was new. Much love team APS. May your rare hunters always find Larry in some hole.

  • @zero5374
    @zero5374 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I fall into both groups. I love the content on this channel, I also watch competitive. But this is what I call my yugioh safe haven. You guys and cimmoooo are my chill list. Please only change for the better and have lots of subs and views. Best wishes

  • @drewjames2237
    @drewjames2237 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am very happy with your content. Larry in the hole ,calvin attempting to summon hard cards, retro decks, house tournaments, watching alex get into character, they're all awesome entertaining binge worthy content. I sit in my home by myself 24/7 except when i go to drill for the national guard so watching you guys brings comfort joy and nostalgia to my life and im very greatful for it. You guys are extremely good duelists and
    its an honor to watch. Thank you

  • @MrShadowatch1
    @MrShadowatch1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your content guys! Was so sad to watch the last episode of rare hunters. But I love watching you guys duel. An idea I had was since you don't want to go into overly complicated duels... why not do videos of dueling with your favorite decks that you've built? Explain why you love them, what drew you into their archetype etc... it'd be really fun to see you guys play the decks you're passionate about.

  • @Thisisjusttemporary
    @Thisisjusttemporary ปีที่แล้ว

    Best Yugioh channel out there! You guys are doing great and keep my interest even more alive!

  • @niallocarroll4450
    @niallocarroll4450 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love watching casual duels like you guys do, the interactions are very fun. Equally, I do enjoy competitive Yu-Gi-Oh, I wouldn't say I pick up decks and drop them personally, been playing Branded as like my only deck for almost a year now

  • @alexwilliams2677
    @alexwilliams2677 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the videos! Very old school player but enjoy some of the new stuff. The rare hunters series filled me with so much nostalgia its unreal.

  • @MaxBlankenship
    @MaxBlankenship ปีที่แล้ว

    keep up the great content! over the past dozen years, you guys have done nothing but grow. im sure the trend will continue!

  • @nathansaunders709
    @nathansaunders709 ปีที่แล้ว

    Keep doing what your doing guys. Its amazing.
    I got out of the competitve yugi scene years ago, and I dont really like watch mordern yugi matches.
    I love the nostalgia you bring to the scene. And everyone wants more of it!!!

  • @Bergsen_Bun-sense
    @Bergsen_Bun-sense ปีที่แล้ว

    I like the way you guys do content. Thank you all for the videos. Especially Paul I see the hard work

  • @RyuuKarot
    @RyuuKarot ปีที่แล้ว

    I actually do really look forward to more character theme'd duels from you guys. One of my favorite videos from you channel would be last year's Yami Bakura "Dark Necrofear/Destiny Board" deck against Yami Marik's "Winged Dragon of Ra" deck. If the theme duels you mentioned in this video are things of that nature, I'm really looking forward to it.

  • @Wilyem_
    @Wilyem_ ปีที่แล้ว

    I love all content on this channel! It's very entertaining

  • @exiaR2x78
    @exiaR2x78 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ive always felt you guys hit a really good balance, your content is good for old heads/casual side but is relevant enough for people in-between casual and competitive as well

  • @adambraun1990
    @adambraun1990 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The one thing I like about you guys is the fact that yall kind of remind of how the actual characters in the anime would play the game, if they existed IRL (and actually followed the rules). The way you explain the cards when you duel, the interactions between the players (though yall do a less shit talking, but that’s all good cause it’s friendly), and just the energy behind it. Also Paul always calling his opponent “duelist” is a nice touch.
    You don’t always need holographic monsters to make a card game interesting. Personality goes a long way.
    Also please do a modern Dark Magician vs Modern Heroes (and throw a modern Blue Eyes Deck in too). That’d be a lot of fun to see what Yugi, Jaden, Kaiba, etc could potentially duel with if their respective shows came out today with today’s current game.

  • @diildovah8399
    @diildovah8399 ปีที่แล้ว

    I honestly really appreciate you guys for taking a more casual take on Yu-Gi-Oh and making it entertaining. You guys play the game the same way I and my friends enjoy to play it as well. Like you guys said in the video, there are many channels out there that cover the competitive side of Yu-Gi-Oh. Every channel has their own niche, and I think you guys fit yours extremely well.

  • @Law34prez
    @Law34prez ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The fact that an explanation is needed for just having creative fun means it's time to start drawing a solid line. Games are meant to be fun and competitive gamers (not all) are ruining anything that is not tied to clout.
    Also the split across the table view is unique, keep that 👍🏾

  • @nosrin1988
    @nosrin1988 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm a magic player who still has his old yugioh stuff from highschool, well I stopped collecting DM stuff when XYZ came out, but I've always enjoyed the more casual stuff. Rare Hunters has been an absolute blast for me to watch. I think it was your funny skits that led me to your channel!

  • @atlys258
    @atlys258 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys are killing it, keep on playing and making what you want because you enjoy it and have passion for it, and that makes the best content, keep on doing you 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @rogerfpv7408
    @rogerfpv7408 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your content guys' keep it up with the great work!

  • @KingWhoShallReturn
    @KingWhoShallReturn ปีที่แล้ว

    Y'all are some of the best out there, and you make exactly the kind of content I want from the game. Keep at it!
    Side note: Vaylantz vs. Mekk-Knight should be called "Column Conquest" plz and thank you.

  • @joseurrea7061
    @joseurrea7061 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    you guys are really good on what you do, keep on the great job

  • @bigwill_thagoatvlogs
    @bigwill_thagoatvlogs ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Luv you guys man keep doing what you’re doing

  • @MaxPowerTCG
    @MaxPowerTCG ปีที่แล้ว

    Dudes, I think we really appreciate the insight! You guys are the reason I have interest in YGO and make it fun and appealing though some of us are not hardcore players of the game. Love what everyone brings to the table and always want to watch the latest themed duels and challenges. Makes for really funny moments!

  • @elijenkins2181
    @elijenkins2181 ปีที่แล้ว

    Honestly, I found your channel recently and I think that your format is perfect. I don't play Yugioh but your content is just fun and enjoyable. I play a lot of tabletop war games and I always prefer the themed and narrative battle reports and you have filled a similar niche for card games.

  • @matttozer6951
    @matttozer6951 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm happy with your content as is! Keep it up!

  • @maximilianwentz5202
    @maximilianwentz5202 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I Must say, the entire APS team has become a source of incredible YGO content, between the multiple channels and various types of contact, they’re truly becoming one of the GOATs of the Yugi-Tubing community

  • @setokaiba200x
    @setokaiba200x ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm always happy with you all's content. You guys and Team Samurai are the reasons I came back into yugioh. I do understand though. I would like to compete in tournaments but I really hate these meta decks where all these special summons happen, making quick fusions, links, xyz, synchro summons. And REALLY hate pendulum monsters... Am Happy for Master Duel to learn more about them and figure out ways to deal with them. Wish I was around you guys. You all always have fun playing. They way it should be. Never change guys. 🙂🙂🙂

  • @justingovas415
    @justingovas415 ปีที่แล้ว

    The 2 channels are fanstastic and I am so glad you guys have really grown for the entertainment factor. Such as the explaining cards without getting bogged down. Casual YGO forever will be my favorite thanks for bringing that back to me

  • @MilkshakeSkunkette
    @MilkshakeSkunkette ปีที่แล้ว

    you guys are like THE only yugitubers I follow, because your a blast to watch, and your content hits me so hard in the nostalgia-zone

  • @redhood6657
    @redhood6657 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just keep doing what your doing it’s been a ton of fun to watch

  • @filipsocan5427
    @filipsocan5427 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your channell is awesome!!
    I love when you guys play with old structers and decks I started to build some old GX decks like Ancient Gear, Roids,Ojama,Cyber Angel...

  • @thegeneral713
    @thegeneral713 ปีที่แล้ว

    I honesty found you guys (and now love your content) because i recently felt nostalgic about yugioh.
    So coming a guy who doesnt really care for what yugioh has become, thank you for the content.
    The duels always feel fun and competitive.
    That coupled with the chanllanges has made this one of my favorite channels.

  • @vigilantgamesllc
    @vigilantgamesllc ปีที่แล้ว +1

    100% agree. There is a significant difference between those who enjoy the constant overturning of the meta, and those who just enjoy playing the cards we like. I play Red-Eyes because it was my first favorite card, Branded Albaz because I love the lore, and Traptrix because I love the art and “hole” traps are the definition of what a trap should be to me. That’s it. Unless something else catches my eye for a different reason in the future, this is all I will ever play.